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This great baby BTCC car is eligible to run in a plethora of events, could be an excellent track day car or an interesting route into driving a BTCC Touring Car at a tenth of the build cost.This is the Ford Focus that gave Gordon Sheddon his debut win in the BTCC Production Touring Car round at Knockhill in 2001. Built and run by GR Motorsport who went on to win the BTCC Production Team Championship.  This car is chassis 2000/01, first of four built for drivers Matt Jackson, Gareth Howell and Rick Kramer. Usual driver Richard Meins, sat out the Knockhill round which obviously did Gordon Sheddon no harm at all as a future three-time BTCC Champion. It is thought chassis #01 went on to race at Macau on three occasions after research from our vendor.Over the last four years, our vendor has returned the Focus to its winning livery from 2001 including an engine rebuilt by renowned tuners Scholar Race Engines of Mendlesham. It has a Quaife gearbox, Jenvey throttle bodies and lightweight panels enhancing what was very expensive build in the day. The only running it has done is for a rolling-road set up so is ready for a shakedown. It comes with a useful spares package including a set of wheels, gearbox parts, hubs, bearings, steering arms and wing mirrors and has just had a very expensive Super B Lithium battery fitted.This great baby BTCC car is eligible to run in a plethora of events or could be an excellent track day car. The safety items will need replacing if any sanctioned events are entered. A very interesting route into driving a BTCC Touring Car at a tenth of the build cost.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: FOCUS BTCC PRODUCTION TOURING CARYear: TBAChassis Number: GRM 2000/01Registration Number: TBCTransmission: ManualMake: Click here for more details and images

An homage to Renault's Junior World Rally Championship-winning Super Clio 1600, built by Prima Racing and recently refreshed.At its 2000 launch, the Renault Clio 172 Sport rejuvenated the hot hatch market and introduced stiff competition for VW's Golf GTi and the Peugeot 206. It looked keenly priced at first, although when the Civic Type R came along in 2001, closely followed by the Focus ST170 in 2002, Renault had to shave £400 off its price to compete. Power was provided by a 2.0-litre, 16-valve, inline-four generating 172bhp (hence the name) which was transmitted to the road through a 5-speed gearbox and front-wheel drive. Performance was brisk with 0-60 in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 140mph.This very special Clio was built by Prima Racing, a Renault specialist in Ilkeston, Derbyshire in late 2000 based on a six month-old Clio 172 Phase 1. Under the banner of Prima Sport Products, they have developed a wide range of body styling parts, mostly for the popular Renault Clio 172, 182, Megane and 5 GT Turbo cars and are specialists in designing WRC replica wide arch bodykits. This particular car was built as a 'wide body' demonstrator to a very high standard, mimicking the Super S1600 rally cars. It was owned primarily by Prima’s MD and little-used over the following 18 years, covering just over 47,000 miles with MOT Certificates to corroborate the mileage.Our vendor bought this car in 2019 to add to his private collection and commenced a light recommission including a suspension rebuild, fitting all new Duraflex bushes, Braid 18” lightweight alloy wheels and a total repaint in Renault Liquid Yellow and Silver echoing the works Rally Team colours. Initially, the car was missing the S1600 bonnet grille, roof spoiler and scoop and these were duly sourced from Ricambi Tuning from Turin and fitted prior to the car's repaint. It has covered less than 500 miles since it had a cam belt service along with a new water pump, power steering pump and coil packs.Although fully road-registered, the Clio appears to be ready for competition use with a full cage with door-bars, Corbeau seats, full harnesses, fire extinguisher, front and rear tow points and a Momo steering wheel making it suitable for track days, hill-climbs or sprints and possibly some circuit racing depending on the regulations. This little Prima Sport 172 is a real head-turner and, on offer at 'No Reserve', could be tremendous value when you consider that ex-works S1600s achieve in excess of £100,000.   SpecificationMake: RENAULTModel: CLIO IYear: 2000Chassis Number: VF1CB0M0F22060347Registration Number: W799 JNNTransmission: ManualEngine Number: C002245Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 47222 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images

Innovative, early 1960s Formula Junior/Monoposto car wearing the all enveloping (streamline) bodywork originally fitted to John Cooper's 1959 French Grand Prix entry.It was fashionable in Formula One in the mid 1950s to have all-enveloping streamlined bodywork for the faster circuits of the calendar. In 1954/55, the Mercedes-Benz cars ran bodywork that was genuinely streamlined and the likes of Connaught, Maserati, Vanwall and Cooper all tried full-scale bodywork, which perhaps may not have been aerodynamically streamlined, but certainly enclosed the open wheels resulting in a reduction in drag. In 1958, Rob Walker had some good results in his F2 Cooper with the streamliner body, especially at the fast Reims circuit.For the 1959 French Grand Prix at Reims, John Cooper brought along his latest streamlined bodywork for Jack Brabham’s F1 car. It had been briefly tested in the rain at a wet Silverstone test session, however at the fast French circuit, and especially along the Soissons straight, the car tended to become airborne, and it was quickly converted back to its original open-wheeled bodywork. The complexities of downforce were not fully understood in those days and it’s not surprising that an aluminium profile built to resemble an aircraft wing would naturally want to fly when it reached ‘take off’ speed. Streamlined bodywork was not used in 1960, and in 1961, Streamliners were banned altogether.John Moore, supplier of Lockheed brakes and clutches to the race car builders of the day, noticed the abandoned ‘streamliner’ bodywork sitting in the rafters at the Cooper Car Company whilst visiting the works one day and quickly acquired the body with a plan to race a car in both the 1962 Monoposto and Formula Championships. His idea was that the car could have dual bodywork, sports and single seater, to suit a variety of championshipsJohn Moore also supplied Ken Tyrrell, and his next acquisition was some prototype Formula Junior uprights, Condor wheels and 8'', iron-lined alloy brake drums. With a chassis cleverly fabricated to support both the sports car and single-seater body panels, he entered both Championships, winning the 1962 Monoposto Championship including three lap records with an average speed of an incredible 93mph around the Silverstone GP circuit. The car ran a Ford E93A side-valve engine fuelled through a Weber 45DCOE and an early Mini gearbox with chain drive to the rear wheels.John Moore sold the car to Derek Edwards who, in 1963, fitted a Formula Junior BMC engine and raced it until 1970. The car was subsequently raced by Malcom Hadley-Saw who was a member of the Essex 750 MC and his flamboyant exploits were recorded in a video called ‘’Charge of the Flight Brigade’’ at one race at Mallory Park (video incl.) In 1971, it was purchased by Bill Wheeler with ambitions to race in Formula 4 but he left for Australia before the car had turned a wheel.In 1990, David Morgan, the 750 MC archivist, bought the Warwick and partially restored it before, in 2000, it became the property of our vendor, himself an accomplished engineer, and raced by him in the 750 MC Trophy Series with some success. The last couple of outings were at the Crystal Palace Sprints in 2010 and 2011, coming second in class to Simon Taylor’s HWM Chevrolet. We understand that it will be supplied to sale with two 1,172 cc Ford side-valve engines.This incredible car has a history that puts it in the sweet spot of early 1960s innovation with Cooper at its heart and a car that would be welcome at prestigious motorsport events when there was a class for racers of that era. It’s accompanied by a fascinating history file, great provenance and some period photos.A lovely piece of motorsport history first hammered into shape in the days of Mercedes’ legendary W196 Streamliner. SpecificationMake: WARWICKModel: SPORTS/FJYear: 1961Chassis Number: TBARegistration Number: N/ATransmission: ManualMake: Click here for more details and images

Fantastic ‘Endurance’ specification G50, eligible for numerous championships and ideal for GT racing or track day use.Built to celebrate 50 years of Ginetta cars following its take-over by Lawrence Tomilson after years of fraught financial situations (including a buyout by a group of enthusiasts to save the brand from going into administration), the G50 was developed in under six months and was an immediate hit upon its launch in 2008.Winning the Autosport ‘National Car of the Year’ in its first year of production with its own Ginetta GT Supercup one-make competition series, the G50 also boasted an incredible run of victories in the British GT Championship - winning the class championship - and also won the 2009 European GT4 Cup, beating the likes of Aston Martin, BMW and Porsche.Originally designed to have a road-going stablemate, the economic recession in the late ‘noughties’ forced Ginetta to shelve their plans for a road-going G50, meaning that this lightweight, balanced and competitive GT car remained destined for a life on the track only.This particular example is an early-build 2008 G50 Challenge car which is fitted with the desirable ‘Endurance’ pack, adding options such as a heated screen for long-distance racing. It's currently finished in the perennially cool Gulf colours of Zenith Blue and Tangerine.The full specification list is as follows:3.5-litre, naturally-aspirated, dry-sump V6 engineQuaife sequential gearbox with flat-shiftQuaife limited-slip differentialMotech ECUMotech HUDTwin coolers - one for the LSD, one for the sequential transmissionOhlins suspensionAlcon brakesHeated screenCarbon-fibre air-boxCarbon-fibre rear wingAir jacksPlumbed-in fire system (to current regulations)Two sets of wheels (one with wet tyres, one with slicks)The vendor notes that new harnesses will be required to take the car racing in competition use, but there are no other known areas requiring attention.In its current ownership, the car has seen very little use. Originally purchased by the current owner with the intention of learning the famous Spa circuit, lockdown restrictions unfortunately put paid to that idea, and his attention went elsewhere, resulting in him taking up competitive rallying instead, and this G50 has seen only two ‘shakedown’ runs at Donnington Park since being purchased. Prior to the current owner’s tenure, our vendor reports that the car was used for leisure runs around Mondello Park and other Irish circuits, and the gearbox was rebuilt by Ginetta prior to his purchase.Thanks to recent rule changes allowing the use of sequential gearbox-fitted cars in various European championships, this is a fantastic opportunity to obtain a virtually race-ready and exceedingly competitive GT car that belongs on track, being pushed to its limit. Described as “easy to drive and brilliant fun” on account of its handling and 945kg dry kerb-weight, this G50 offers the next owner a ticket into the world of GT racing, wrapped up in a driver-friendly package, with plenty of aftermarket support on-hand from both Ginetta and a plethora of aftermarket specialists.SpecificationMake: GINETTAModel: G50 ENDURANCE SPECYear: 2008Chassis Number: LT-034Registration Number: N/ATransmission: QuaifeEngine Number: 0000839Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Professionally prepared to recreate the original ‘works’ 924 Turbo rally cars now residing in the Sinsheim museum. Complete with its FIA/HTP, Logbook and FIVA Identity Card.A fantastic and very rare opportunity to own a competition car that fits in so well in today's strong historic rally world. This beautifully constructed 1979 Porsche 924 Turbo FIA Historic Rally Car was accurately built as an homage to the original ‘works’ rally cars now residing in the Sinsheim museum. The build emphasis was on accuracy but some concessions were made to modern materials in the interest of safety and, of course, it's a race car and needs to be competitive. Finished to a very high standard and the attention to detail is impressive. The engine work was completed by an ex-Porsche ‘works’ mechanic who worked on the original cars back in 1980, and the build specification is in line with the original Porsche build with Bilstein shock absorbers front & rear, Bilstein road springs front & rear, alloy sump shield, encased period copy fuel tank in boot area, stainless steel exhaust, internal fuel lines, Brembo brake linings, uprated organic clutch, twin brake master cylinders, hydraulic “umbrella” handbrake, glass fibre bonnet, glass fibre period copy wheel arch extensions, Perspex rear side windows, Perspex tailgate window, Fuchs alloys, dog-leg ‘straight-cut’ gearbox (spare). There is an extensive spares package.Since the build was completed, the car has twice been entered into the Monte Carlo Historique rally with ex-works Porsche legend, Jürgen Barth, and his original co-driver, Roland Kussmaul, recreating their entries in the ‘works’ cars in 1979, 1980 & 1981.The car has an Historic Technical Passport valid in 'Racing & Hill Climb & Rally' to 31st December 2028, an MSA Stage Rally Logbook, a FIVA Identity Card, and a UK V5C document ready for transfer or export.This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a beautifully constructed rally car eligible to compete in FIA Historic Rallies such as the Tour De Corse, Modeno Cento Ore, Monte Carlo Historic, etc.   SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 924 TURBOYear: 1979Chassis Number: 93A0140159Registration Number: ETH 597VTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 16144 KMMake: LHDClick here for more details and images

Aluminium-bodied BT7 with a factory hard top, fast-road engine, 'Tulip' gearbox and an ARX registration number.The Austin Healey 3000 has become one of the best-known British classic cars of the 1950s and 1960s following spectacular success in international rallying and circuit racing. A development of the Austin Healey 100-6, itself born of the four-cylinder 100, the 3000 was launched in March 1959 and was a significant improvement on the earlier cars featuring front disc brakes, wire wheels as standard and a more powerful (124bhp) 2,912cc BMC C-Series engine, ensuring a top speed of approximately 120mph. There was also a choice of two seater (BN7) or 2+2 (BT7) body styles. The new 3000 was an instant success on the road, on the track and on the rally stage and has enjoyed a large club following ever since.Originally delivered new to Paris in 1961, it's believed that this Big Healey’s competition background commenced soon after rolling off the production line with the vehicle being shipped to Canada later that year to participate in the Canadian Winter Rally.  Returning to the UK in the 1980s, the Healey was purchased by well known and respected Historic Rally Champion, Paul Howcroft, who commissioned Bob Brain, the renowned historic rally preparation specialist, to work his magic on the BT7. A full and extensive rebuild followed including conversion to right-hand drive format resulting in the Healey as we see it today.The extensive specification includes a superb body clad externally in aluminium panels finished in BMC Competition Racing Green with an Old English White factory hard top, a full roll-cage, a 'fast road' engine incorporating an alloy cylinder head with triple Weber carburettors, six-branch manifold, a straight-cut Tulip gearbox, alloy fuel tank, all round disc brakes, Minilite knock-on alloy wheels and a competition-style interior.Campaigned in historic rally events over the years with great success and remaining in outstanding condition throughout, the opportunity now arises for the next custodian to continue this venerable Healey's onward journey be that as a 'fast road' endurance car, an historic rally car or possibly further uprating to an FIA race car. An exciting opportunity with numerous possibilities and most of the hard work has been done.SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: AUSTIN HEALEY MK1Year: 1961Chassis Number: HBt7L/14520Registration Number: 266 ARXTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 29ERUH/1961Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Great attention to detail, a comprehensive spec and 144bhp at the front wheels, a fabulous package.With a full restoration having just been completed, this outstanding 'Fast Road Mini' with potential for track use has an impressive specification. Built from a bare 1996 Mini shell over the last three years, with competition use in mind, the mechanical aspects of the build are comprehensive. The fuel-injected, 1,430cc straight-four is fitted with an Arden 8-port race-spec cylinder head, Jenvey throttle bodies, Omega forged pistons – short height, matched steel conrods, an 86mm Billet crankshaft, steel main caps, cross-drilled MED 2 Piper steel cam, lightweight race followers and steel Vernier timing gears, all mated to a full competition 4-speed gearbox and driveshafts.The stripped shell, refinished in Tartan Red with a black cap, has been fitted with a full Safety Devices cage, Cobra Monaco Pro-Competition seats with OMP harnesses and a full fire extinguisher system. Recently run on a dyno, the print-out indicates an impressive 144bhp at the wheels at 7,000rpm. With its wide arch appearance rolling on 10’’ MED Engineering alloy wheels, this impressive head-turning Mini has huge potential, and is offered fresh from the build at a fraction of the build costs.SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: MINIYear: 1979Chassis Number: XK2S1N637447ARegistration Number: TVH 341TTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Red / BlackClick here for more details and images

One man's labour of love with a simply epic specification to create the fastest rear-wheeled, half-mile street-legal car in the UK.The highly anticipated, fourth generation (A80) Supra was finally unveiled at the 1993 Chicago Motor Show after 4 years in development under the guidance of chief engineer Isao Tsuzuki, who had also worked on the first Celica and both generations of MR2. Unlike anything Toyota had produced before, the A80’s proportions and flowing design owed more to the 2000GT of the Sixties than its predecessor. With a long, low bonnet line and high-rise optional rear spoiler it was aerodynamically efficient and clearly aimed at delivering a much higher top speed. Allied to a simplified engine line-up of either naturally aspirated or twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre JZ-series straight-six offering between 220bhp and 326bhp, top-spec turbo versions with Toyota’s first 6-speed gearbox now offered ‘supercar’ performance.The car presented here started life as a 1996 Toyota Supra RZ-S, factory twin-turbo with a 6-speed gearbox and was one of only 563 examples produced in the desirable factory colour of Royal Sapphire Pearl (8L5). This was not enough for our vendor…..he wanted more!And more he got…. he is a very determined man and set his sights on turning his Supra in to one of the fastest road-legal cars in Europe – and boy, was he determined. By his own admission, he got ‘carried away’, but the result is truly impressive. A project that may have cost him in excess of £200,000 but there is no disputing that he realised his ambition, the car is a testament to that and his commitment, so behold. Every component and part had to be ‘up to standard’ given the perfection criteria he set himself for this car.This Supra has 1250bhp+ and is the fastest ½ mile RWD road-legal car in the UK, running a 100-200km/h time of 3.49 seconds which is quicker than most modern hyper cars! The sort of reliable and consistent performance this car has is not achieved easily, and the engineering involved here is top-drawer and specialist.Fully stripped down to its skeleton, the car had its chassis and paintwork (factory RSP) rotisserie-prepared ready for its epic transformation – this became a full and proper race car quality preparation / build project. From here, the brief got ‘deep’ as everything deemed less that stellar was replaced – the list of new OEM parts became lengthy to say the least! The car’s bespoke build, fabrication and maintenance have been done by specialists ‘SRD Tuning’ of Haywards Heath, one of the best and most respected tuners of Supras in Europe. They know these cars like nobody else and have been ‘fettling’ with this car for years.The original 2JZGTE engine has been extensively reworked with an array of forged parts and endless hours of R&D. The top-end sports a ported and polished head, built valvetrain, Kelford cams and an incredible Precision 7675 GEN2 DBB Turbo, whilst Syvecs S7 management helps fine tune everything. The engine is mated to a Samsonas RS90 5-speed sequential gearbox with a long drop gear.The interior likewise has been reworked, with the factory Toyota seats having been thoroughly reworked, leather-trimmed and complete with Alcantara, whilst blue diamond stitch work gives the original interior a huge lift whilst retaining some original Mk4 Supra aura.The car is surprisingly road-friendly; it fires up on the key, idles and drives smoothly, whilst the Samsonas gearbox is actually a joy to use. The car runs a ‘flex fuel’ system for both pump fuel (Shell V Power) and VPC85 race fuel. This ingenious system automatically detects what’s running through the fuel system, relays it back to the ECU which automatically switches the map. A change of wheels/tyres/suspension spec and the removal of the parachute - you would pretty much have a standard looking Supra. The exterior is sufficiently subtle not to immediately alert you to the Behemoth of a performance car that lurks underneath, and it’s all the more appealing because of it.Full specification to be added to website soon or upon request beforehand.SpecificationMake: TOYOTAModel: SUPRA RZ-SYear: 1996Chassis Number: JZA800037390Registration Number: A50 PRATransmission: Manual Engine Number: TBCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1800 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A well executed Porsche 968 with Fast Road and Track Day credentials finished in the instantly recognisable Rothmans livery. Widely regarded as one of the finest handling front-engined, rear-wheel-drive cars ever made, the Porsche 968 was the ultimate development of the long-lived 924/944 transaxle range. For the real hardcore driving enthusiast, it was also offered in stripped out Club Sport specification, with no air conditioning, sunroof, electric windows, airbags, rear seats, and no sound-proofing either. Revised track-focused suspension, Recaro seats, 17” alloys, and a close-ratio 6-speed gearbox were standard, along with a lusty 3.0-litre, 16v, 240bhp, four-pot engine with VarioCam timing. Only 1,617 were made, however, in 1994 for the UK market only, a further 306 slightly different versions were produced and these were simply entitled Sport.The Sport was produced on the same production line as the Club Sport and has very similar chassis and suspension. The key difference between the CS and the Sport is that the Sport has a bigger wiring loom and battery to cope with the extra electrics that have been put in, electric windows, tailgate release, central locking, etc. It also has the occasional rear seats, unlike the CS, and it has the comfort front seats.This particular 968 Sport left the production line in 1995, leading a fairly gentle life until 2004, when it was prepared for a more exciting existence with a more recognisable livery and an enhanced specification.  Alongside the original 3.0 powerplant and 6-speed manual gearbox, its CV now includes a Wiechers Torsion Bar, lowered suspension all round, competition steering rack, Porsche 993 Turbo front brakes, Porsche 968 17’’ Cup Alloy Wheels with Nankang semi-slick road legal tyres and Koni Adjustable suspension which is poly-bushed throughout.Now professionally repainted in Grand Prix White with Porsche Rothmans Graphics, the 968 stands out from the crowd, is on the button and ready to be used once again as intended; so much so, that our vendor informs us that it is "extremely quick and handles like a dream but is so forgiving on the road and track that it is suitable for a complete novice or a more time-served, skilled driver". It's complete with a comprehensive history file including an original Owners Manual, current V5C registration document and freshly issued MOT Certificate giving the potential for an enjoyable ride to the circuit before the more frantic on-track action begins.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 968 SPORTYear: 1995Chassis Number: WPOZZZ96ZSS815310Registration Number: M268 SKXTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

A fully restored and well-sorted example of the four-cylinder 914.By the late 1960s, both Volkswagen and Porsche were in need of new models; Porsche was looking for a replacement for their entry-level 912, and Volkswagen wanted a new range-topping sports coupé to replace the Karmann Ghia. At the time, the majority of Volkswagen's developmental work was handled by Porsche, and VW needed to contract out one last project to Porsche to fulfil their end of the deal. They decided to make this new car that final project, so Ferdinand Piech, who was in charge of research and development at Porsche, was put in charge of the 914. It was originally intended to sell the vehicle with a flat-four cylinder engine as a Volkswagen and with a flat-six engine as a Porsche, however, Porsche decided during development that having both companies sharing the same body would be risky for business in the American market, and convinced Volkswagen to allow them to sell both versions as Porsches in North America. On 1st March 1968, the first 914 prototype was presented, however development became complicated after the death of Volkswagen's chairman, Heinz Nordhoff, on 12th April 1968. His successor, Kurt Lotz, was not connected with the Porsche dynasty and the verbal agreement between Volkswagen and Porsche fell apart. However, in the end it didn't really matter and, over the seven years of the model's life, the 914 would outsell the 911 and eventually find over 118,000 homes.In its earliest form, the 914 was powered by a fuel-injected 1.7-litre flat-four engine, based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine, developing a modest 80bhp and to counter this the engine was mid rather than rear-mounted, ensuring the little 914 was blessed with excellent handling, aided by all-round independent suspension. The Targa roof clipped neatly out of the way to the underside of the boot-lid when you wanted fresh air and set a fashion that cars such as the Fiat X1/9 would follow well into the 1980s.CCA 823M was imported from the States initially in 2015 and purchased by our vendor as a lockdown project in February 2021. The intention was to fully strip the car and rebuild it from top to bottom. Our knowledgeable vendor was aware of which marque/model specialists he wanted to use and the work was assigned accordingly. Dan Wearing in Stourport was tasked with the project and duly stripped the 914 back to bare metal exposing the poor floors, so the car was put on a jig and the relevant panels were procured from Holland. Any defective metal work was duly cut out with fresh metal inserted, fully etch-primed and treated to a fresh coat of solid Black, as it was when it left the factory. A total of £12,000 was spent alone on the bodywork and fresh paint.A further £3,500 was lavished on the interior by Stitch Perfect of Droitwich, including seat covers, door cards, carpets and a dash-top and VW Heritage rebuilt the power plant and stripped the gearbox back making sure all was good. A brand new wiring harness was fitted, the suspension was fully rebuilt and re-bushed, as can be seen in our images, and the calipers were rebuilt by Big Red of Worcester. Excluding the initial cost of the car, a total of around £22,000 has been invested to bring this pretty little 914 up to the standard you see today.914s are now the last of the affordable air-cooled Porsches and combine period charm, uncomplicated engineering and versatile fun motoring. On offer at No Reserve, this ready to enjoy, turn-key German classic is sure to generate some good interest.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 914/4 1.7Year: 1973Chassis Number: 4732926537Registration Number: CCA 823MTransmission: ManualEngine Number: EA0094108Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 89678 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Melling's prototype and demonstrator, this is one of only two in the UK and seven in the World, this striking, V8-engined Roadster was the creation of legendary engine designer, Al Melling. Offered at No Reserve.Rochdale-based Al Melling is perhaps best known as a prodigious designer of powerful engines and over the years has worked on design projects with Norton Motorcycles, Lamborghini, Chevrolet, Leyton House F1 (Ilmor) and Benetton. He also worked closely with TVR and Melling Consultancy Design (MCD) were responsible for the design of the AJP8 and AJP6 which TVR developed into the TVR Speed Six engine– a high-torque, 24-valve canted straight six – which was cheaper to produce and more refined for road cars. Although TVR carried out further extensive in-house development of the engines, these landmark power plants proved that MCD could finally produce an engine.However, Mr Melling’s ambitions did not stop there as, having been involved at the sharp end with TVR, he felt that he could design a better road car and the Melling on offer today was his vision of what the next TVR Griffith should have been.To be known as the Melling Wildcat, this prototype example was built in Rochdale in 2008, and with EU funding secured soon after, full production commenced. However, a skills shortage in Rochdale followed by an expensive move to the Autodromo do Algarve coincided with the start of a major recession and, sadly, with the premature passing of Mrs Melling. So with only seven cars finished, that was the end of that.The car on offer today is listed as Chassis #701 and, we understand, was the prototype for forthcoming UK-spec production cars and used as a demonstrator. It was purchased by our vendor with around 2,000 miles on the clock and he was captivated, as most people are, by the car’s stunning looks. However, it was a prototype and although it performed as he had hoped, it remained a little unresolved in the handling department. There was no option but to deal with this and our determined vendor quietly worked his way through all the issues with the help of one or two knowledgeable racing engineers. Modifications included a strengthened chassis, redesigned suspension geometry, new shock absorbers, redesigned steering geometry and the addition of power-assisted steering.Further improvements during our vendor’s four years of ownership include a full professional respray in stunning Mazda “Soul Red Crystal”, new billet aluminium wheels made by Image Wheels of Tipton, Aluminium flat floor underside riveted, a custom stainless exhaust system by MJA performance, a new heavy-duty McLeod racing clutch, a new grille fabricated and drivers lights added to give that classic 60s GT look, custom one-off leather Corbeau bucket seats with a Wildcat logo and the whole interior and boot were retrimmed by an ex-Morgan trimmer/upholsterer.It's powered by a Chevrolet LS 5.7-litre V8, offering around 450bhp and 407lb.ft, mated to a new Tremec 5-speed gearbox and a 9" American axle and factory performance figures suggest 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds on its way to 180mph. The car is accompanied by its history file containing a number of invoices, the V5C showing ownership as the Melling Car Company, a Melling relative and our vendor, plus some additional paperwork relating to the car's initial registration.SpecificationMake: MELLINGModel: WILDCATYear: 2008Chassis Number: MWR46708P07100701Registration Number: V10 MRMTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black/RedClick here for more details and images

Just 39,000 miles, from long-term ownership, carefully restored and well-maintained, a really lovely example.A genuine 'Factory' MG B GT V8, finished in Damask Red, with a warranted 38,978 recorded miles (at the time of cataloguing), purchased by the late Alistair Naylor of Naylor Brothers fame in 1977, with a then-mileage of just 4,872. It was used sparingly by him until 1983 at which point some remedial work was required and the decision was taken to strip the MG and reassemble it with all new body panels. Acquired by the present custodian in 2007, the decision was taken to once again strip the car and refinish to his own exacting standards including a full engine, gearbox, overdrive and final drive rebuild, all correctly and superbly detailed setting this V8 apart from the average. With an original and correct interior, the GT is now finished to the very highest of standards and ready for the next chapter in its life.SpecificationMake: MGModel: MGB GT V8Year: 1975Chassis Number: GD2D12404GRegistration Number: OCP 516PTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 38978 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue CordClick here for more details and images

A superb, 'chrome bumper' factory V8 in a Heritage shell with some performance upgrades. An exceptional example.This chrome-bumper factory MG B GT V8 finished in Glacier White was purchased by its present owner in 2007 from renowned classic car dealers, Murray Scott Nelson. It was accompanied by an impressive history file and was mechanically good but in need of some serious attention to the bodywork. The decision was taken to commence a full restoration and consequently a new Heritage Shell was purchased and subtlety modified with ‘RV8’ inner wings to allow the fitment of free flow manifolds, a visually impressive addition looking factory- correct. To complement the new shell, the engine was fully rebuilt and correctly detailed with new cylinder heads and a 4.6 cam, as was the gearbox, overdrive and final drive. With fully refurbished wheels and new tyres, this particular GT V8 is now a very impressive machine, accompanied by the glorious soundtrack emanating from the free-flow exhaust. A true drivers' GT that will please the most pedantic of MG owners.SpecificationMake: MGModel: MGB GT V8Year: 1974Chassis Number: GD2D11292GRegistration Number: WGP 788MTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 96386 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Gorgeous, UK-supplied, right-hand drive, BN1, superbly restored and, amazingly, a detailed history from new.This outstanding Healey 100/4 BN1 was purchased in 1954 by Norman Harris of Belham Garage, Halifax, finished in Reno Red with a black interior piped in Red and at 600 miles he fitted the dealer supplied, ‘Le Mans’ kit to improve performance. He kept detailed records, which accompany the Healey, up until he sold the car in 1983 at which point it passed into the hands of Mr Tony Howe, an MG salesman at Appleyards in Huddersfield, who continued the care and attention provided by the previous owner and also kept detailed records of all service and repair work as and when required.  Acquired by the present custodian in 2008, the 100/4 required some remedial work to meet his fastidious standards and so a full rebuild commenced, starting with a new chassis and body panels all supplied by Steve Jowett at ‘UK Healey’. No stone was left unturned with all mechanical components receiving the same consideration as the remainder of the vehicle, with the engine, gearbox and final drive all being rebuilt alongside all ancillaries and associated fixtures and fittings. The finish and attention to detail is outstanding, with a recent 170-mile shakedown run completed without fault.  An exemplary Healey 100/4 to ‘M’ Spec, with a detailed and known history from day one, is a rare thing indeed and worthy of your serious consideration.SpecificationMake: AUSTIN-HEALEYModel: 100/4 BN1Year: 1954Chassis Number: BN1221984Registration Number: FCP 331Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 21264 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Rare and desirable R V8 with less than 23,000 miles from long-term ownership.The MG RV8 was a hugely important step in the 1990s rebirth of MG Cars after more than a decade of only producing saloons and hatchbacks. Since Abingdon's closure in 1980, the illustrious MG badge had been reserved for the Metro, Maestro and Montego and, although these cars were worthy, what enthusiasts really wanted was a new MG roadster. In 1992, 12 years after the last MG sports car had rolled off the Abingdon production lines, Austin-Rover made the inspired decision to revive this most charismatic of British marques by introducing an entirely new model - the MG RV8.In creating the RV8, Rover very cleverly used a combination of off-the-shelf parts, such as the Range Rover's V8 engine and British Motor Heritage's MGB bodyshell. So, in this reincarnation of the MGB, the rubber bumper specification body was utilised and modified to accept a new set of beautifully curvaceous outer panels. The 3.9-litre Range Rover EFi V8 engine developed 188bhp and gave the RV8 enough power to crack 0-60 mph in just under six seconds which, even today, is pretty impressive. A 5-speed LT77 gearbox, derived from the Rover SD1 was used along with a new Salisbury axle. Very significant modifications were made to the suspension and brakes to bring the car up to date and the interior featured soft leather in Stone Beige and a Burr Elm facia and door cappings.The RV8 was shown at the 1993 Tokyo Motor Show creating a huge demand which resulted in nearly 1,600 examples (of the 1,983 total) being exported to Japan. Despite (or maybe because of) the RV8 being based on a 30-year old model, its classic status was assured from the day it was unveiled, and with less than 2,000 examples built between 1992 and 1995, the cars are now much sought after. No RV8s were ever sold in the US and consequently they are all right-hand drive.We believe that 1,583 RV8s went to Japan initially, but such has been the growing demand in recent years in the UK, that many have been sourced in Japan and returned to the these shores to join the 307 originally sold here. This delightful example did indeed travel to Japan but was not purchased second-hand over there as it was never sold in the first place. It was a very late production car fitted with air-conditioning (non-standard in the UK) but perhaps it arrived in Japan after demand had dwindled and was never registered, subsequently, returning home some months later prior to being bought by a doctor for his wife and registered in late 1999. It was purchased by its present owner, our vendor, in 2008 with excellent Woodcote Green paintwork but under the bonnet a number of the plated items had deteriorated necessitating a full strip and cosmetic reconditioning and replating. At the same time, the underbody was also repainted to achieve a perfect appearance and, whilst stripped, all brake pipes, calipers etc. were reconditioned, the car was 'poly-bushed', and a set of adjustable Spax Shocks were fitted as were four new tyres. Some corrosion to the screen frame was attended to with a new frame and screen supplied by Clive Wheatley. At the time of cataloguing, the odometer was indicating 22,858 miles.This superb RV8 has formed part of a private collection in recent years and, unlike many 'museum' exhibits, our fastidious vendor enjoys keeping his collection in absolutely top form. We encourage interested parties to take the opportunity to come and view this impressively presented MG.  SpecificationMake: MGModel: MG R V8Year: 1999Chassis Number: SARRAWBMBM002230Registration Number: T301 VNUTransmission: ManualEngine Number: TBADrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 22858 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Stone BeigeClick here for more details and images

One of the rarest Cooper ‘S’ derivatives, fully rebuilt and outstanding throughout.The Mini Cooper soon established its credentials as a rally and race winner, and the stage was set for even faster versions. The more powerful Mini Cooper 1071 'S' appeared in 1963 and quickly became the basis for competition-focused models. Larger disc brakes, more luxurious upholstery and discrete 'S' badges on the bonnet and boot were subtle upgrades with the real changes made to the adaptable A-series engine. With competition in mind, particularly the British Saloon Car Championship, in 1964 Cooper produced two 'S' models, the 970 and 1275 aimed clearly at the under-1,000cc and under-1,300cc BSCC classes respectively. The road-going 970 'S' was a real 'Homologation Special' with its 'revvy' little short-stroke engine producing over 65bhp but it was expensive to manufacture, so BMC made it a 'special-order' model, and consequently, very few were sold (with even fewer remaining today). The 970 'S' was only produced from June 1964 until April 1965 and with just 963 examples supplied, of which 397 were badged Morris, it's one of the rarest and most sought-after Mini models.This rather smart 970 'S' is superbly finished in Tweed Grey with an Old English White roof and was the subject of a comprehensive restoration some years ago with new floor and panels as required. It's fitted with a straight-cut gearbox and the engine was fully rebuilt in 2021 by its present owner to standard 970 'S’ spec with new cam, cam followers, flywheel and clutch. The carburettors were rebuilt, a new electronic distributor from Swiftune was fitted and the dry suspension was fully rebuilt utilising new subframes. The impressive interior is correctly finished in Porcelain Green/Dove Grey and boasts reclining seats-an expensive option at the time. Another option was an additional fuel tank and filler on the right-hand side. Standard wheels were vented, 9-slot, 10”x 4.5” painted Old English White, with central chromed-steel hubcaps and had a more negative offset than the standard Mini and Cooper. Front and rear chrome bumpers were fitted with over-riders and corner 'nerf' bars.The odometer currently reads 53,490 miles, which is largely academic considering the cars extensive refresh, and our particularly fastidious vendor will ensure that this little 'S' will be absolutely on the button for the sale at Race Retro.    SpecificationMake: MORRISModel: MINI COOPER 970 'S'Year: 1965Chassis Number: KA254550737Registration Number: HKH 57CTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 53490 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey / GreenClick here for more details and images

Well known, competitive race car that has now become a flexible and refined, road-going Grand Tourer.This lovely Aston Martin DB4 was repatriated to the UK in 1965 having belonged to an eminent doctor who had led a pilot Malaria eradication project in Kuala Lumpur and subsequently allocated the registration it wears today. It was completely restored in the seventies and remained in road trim before being converted into a 'Lightweight' DB4 and embarking on a illustrious racing campaign. Famous in AMOC racing circles, it has been raced by Andy Jenkinson and the late Peter Wheeler of TVR fame who spent much of his considerable resources constantly improving the race car. It was purchased by renowned racer Sean Brown in 2008 and raced with great success by him until around 2013.With such a continuous proven race winning history it is officially recognised as a Aston Martin DB4 'Lightweight' and is included in the Lightweight register.In 2018, our vendor decided to return the Aston to a usable, legal fast road specification so that it could be enjoyed for road trips and touring. Renowned historic race car preparers, John Danby Racing, were entrusted to complete the works and the history file contains invoices totalling over seventy thousand pounds. Every aspect of returning an 'out and out' racer to a civilised David Brown Grand Tourer was considered including a complete rebuild of the 4.5-litre engine, the fitment of a new five-speed gearbox, a full retrim, and all the knobs, switches and handles etc. that come out in minutes when you are stripping a car during race prep but take an age to reinstate when returning it to a usable 'fast-road' spec. Every step of the process was recorded including, rebuilds, road tests, rolling road set-ups and all the components used to a level you only get with a professional race car establishment. More recently, in December 2021 power-assisted steering was fitted, a welcome addition.The result is a stunning road going, flexible and refined DB4 that can used as a classic tourer with a compliant exhaust system, fully adjustable suspension, uprated brakes and a comfortably trimmed interior. It's accompanied by a copy of the original factory build sheet and lots of history and photographs from its racing career and is now ideal for regularity runs, European Tours and any number of AMOC events including sprints, hill climbs or circuit days.SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: DB4Year: 1960Chassis Number: DB4/362/RRegistration Number: GJJ 940CTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 400\3880\SMake: Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Series 3 ✓ V-Spec ✓ Midnight Purple ✓ Service history ✓ Originality ✓GT-R examples don't come much better; one of the best available.Perhaps underrated, but quietly influential compared to its forbears, the R33 incarnation of the GT-R still offers a pure sports car experience, but now aided by some of the most revolutionary handling technology to influence modern performance driving.The new R33 Skyline GT-R was launched in January 1995 with a base GT-R and the V-Spec model which offered a sportier suspension set-up, resulting in lower ground clearance, and also featured the newer ATTESA-ETS PRO all-wheel drive system which included an Active Limited-Slip Differential. The engine in the R33 was nearly identical to the previous R32 using the same turbochargers and the same specification for the manual gearbox, although the synchros were made to be stronger.At the heart of the V-spec was the ATTESA-ETS PRO Electronic Torque Split System which, at the time, made it arguably the most technologically advanced production car in the world. The system was conceived in the 1990s for the JTCC to enable some 600bhp to be fed through the wheels and on to the racetrack efficiently. ATTESA-ETS PRO satisfied the purists by offering all the advantages of rear-wheel drive until the conditions dictated otherwise. The V-Spec also featured an active LSD on the rear axle which further aided traction by calculating the optimum torque-split between the left and right rear wheels, variable from fully-locked to totally free. Working along with ATTESA-ETS PRO, is the SUPER HICAS rear-wheel steering. This uses a series of sensors to monitor vehicle motion, rate of turn and the driver's action on the steering wheel. Complex software then compares this information to the computer predictions of the car's ideal turning characteristics, adjusting the angle of the rear wheels to reflect the driver's intentions. The result of this type of technology? Neutral steering and unrivalled cornering capabilities.The increased body rigidity and improved handling potential necessitated several specially designed cross-members being incorporated into the monocoque, and extra torsion bars were added to the multi-link suspension to further enhance stability. Working closely with Bridgestone technicians to perfect the Potenza tyres, Nissan put the prototype R33 GT-R through its paces in all weathers at the notorious Nürburgring, earning them a daring reputation amongst other manufacturers. Tested in the wind tunnel and capable of around 175mph, the Skyline GT-R's adjustable rear spoiler lets you find the best compromise between wind resistance and grip. To equalise front/rear weight distribution, the bonnet and front wings were made of aluminium instead of steel and the battery was fitted at the base of the car's boot, lowering the centre of gravity and further improving handling.Inside the Skyline GT-R, form followed function. Mono-form bucket seats with integrated headrests, that are lightweight yet immensely tough, provided the ideal driving position and supported the body against the G-forces endured under hard acceleration and cornering.The braking system was designed by Italy's famous Brembo Spa, suppliers to many of the world's Formula 1 teams at this time. Four-piston calipers were fitted on the front with two-piston calipers on the rear to bite into the discs with a diamond shaped ventilation bores which increased the surface area to aid heat dissipation. The GT-R's braking system utilises the same wheel rotation sensors used to control the ATTESA-ETS PRO, to activate the high-performance ABS, ensuring that the huge Brembo calipers always deliver optimum performance.The car presented here is a 1998 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec (being a sought-after and improved 'Series 3' example, the informal nomenclature that refers to 1997 and 1998 R33 GT-R models, i.e. the last 2 years of production, hence chassis #BCNR33-04082020) in arguably the model’s 'signature colour' of Midnight Purple.The car was first registered by Nissan Fukushima in November 1998 and resided in the Osaka prefecture under the first owner (and Nissan Fukushima's care) for the first decade of its life. In around 2009, it was sold to a gentleman who lived in the Saga prefecture, where it was serviced at Nissan Fukuoka until 2017. The car then came to the UK in January 2019, sourced by marque specialists Torque GT, for our discerning vendor. The car was a Grade 4 import (having covered just 94,000 km, BIMTA certified) with low/known ownership and, unusually, was accompanied by full Japanese service history from 1998 to 2017 (detailed in history file). It was a highly original example and in superb condition but was given a full service and clean bill-of-health from Torque GT before ownership.The car’s specification pre-import was refreshingly astute, with a nod to just modernising and reliability, and included aftermarket brake discs, a SARD high-flow catalytic converter, a Reimax exhaust, a Nismo equal length downpipe, and an R34 GT-R steering wheel (with receipt). Since importing the car, our vendor has added a Splitfire coil pack, a Link G4+ ECU (Abbey Motorsport stealth install) with two-stage boost switch hidden under gearstick gaiter (original ECU retained), a Tomei fuel pump, and a Blaupunkt DAB/Bluetooth radio and hands-free kit, whilst having had its R33 GT-R turbos rebuilt in 2020, by Turbo Dynamics, with steel internals (original turbos retained and are in fully working order, and will accompany the car) and the roof, rear wing and boot lid resprayed to rectify minor sun damage.The Japanese performance car market has woken up and there is an opportunity to be part of it with this original, well-cared for, low-ownership R33. We welcome any inspection of this example, it will not disappoint.SpecificationMake: NISSANModel: SKYLINE R33 GT-RYear: 1998Chassis Number: BCNR33040820Registration Number: S617 PAGTransmission: Manual Engine Number: RB26 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 60400 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Starts on the button and supplied with its original Bill of Sale, bookpack, two sets of keys, tool kit and the interior plastic protection still in place. A little time capsule!Only one motor manufacturer can boast a near 50-year dominance of the “nippy sports car” market as MG did between the 1920s and the 1970s. Starting with the home market demand for a reasonably priced convertible, with equal parts optimism and stoicism on the part of the driver, MG led the field both at home and abroad. The Midget moniker was first used with the introduction of the MG M-Type produced between 1929 and 1932, one of the first genuinely affordable sports cars to be offered by an established manufacturer.Successive generations of the Midget were so universally popular that a fluttering headscarf was as likely to be seen as a flat cap by a passing motorist. Perhaps the last British sports car to hold the driver’s enjoyment and budget in equal measure, the MG Midget’s fifty-year production run has a legacy represented today by the surviving examples and affectionate reminiscences by previous owners.The car's swansong arrived in 1978 in the form of the MG Midget 1500, easily distinguishable from its predecessor by the impact-resistant rubber bumpers required for the US market, whilst beneath the familiar coach lines there lay a Morris all-synchromesh gearbox. The adoption of head restraints, inertia-reel seatbelts, and dual-circuit braking were amongst improvements made before production ceased at the end of 1979. We lead nicely, therefore, to this remarkable car’s story that started with its purchase by a Mr Taylor.The accompanying Bill of Sale from Dutton Forshaw Ltd., of Blackburn on the 16th June 1979 confirms the purchase price of £2,624.26 and a letter dated 12th October 1979 from the dealer offers advice on how to register his new car. The Heritage Certificate confirms that the car was manufactured on the 27th October 1978, finished in black, with a matching hood and interior, fitted with Rostyle wheels and dispatched a few weeks later on the 15th November.It's understood that a second MG Midget was used as a daily driver by Mrs Taylor and, consequently, this car remained unregistered and dry stored over the following decades with protective plastic coverings over the seats and floor mats. The interior is a remarkable study for any car enthusiast and remains as crisp as the day the components were fitted. Starting on the key with the help of the choke, the engine ran and idled well and likewise forward and rear gear selection proved to be smooth. We note that the car, whilst dry stored, has acquired some surface 'browning' to certain metal components, caused by condensation, which is typical for cars stored in this manner and, in fact, adds to the originality of this very special little motorcar with just 45 miles on the odometer from new.Supplied to auction with its Handbooks safe in the bright blue Leyland Cars pocket folder, each booklet is crisp and the Leyland Cars SuperCover literature even contains the original self-addressed envelope. It's presented with both sets of keys, the original Bill of Sale, purchase receipt, dealer correspondence and its Heritage Certificate.Simply remarkable.SpecificationMake: MGModel: MIDGET 1500Year: 1978Chassis Number: GAN6/218113GRegistration Number: UNREGISTEREDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: FP/65969-EDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 45 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black VinylClick here for more details and images

**Please note the car is not currently UK Registered, however a backdated NOVA has been applied for and is in progress with the information on its 2015/16 import to the UK, no taxes are due to be paid by the buyer.**A masterpiece of an homologation special, this is one of 20 built to 350bhp S specification, featuring improved air flow and an exceptionally rare ‘Rally Spec’ transmission and has covered just 1,932km (1,200 miles) from new. Ask any rally fan to name their favourite era and chances are that the wild Group B years will be at the top of most people’s list. It was a time of uncompromising and completely unhinged machinery, with designers and engineers really pushing the envelope when it came to interpreting the rules and endowing these four-wheel-drive turbocharged monsters with the maximum possible performance. Perhaps the wildest of them all was Ford’s RS200 and where the Audi Quattro, Peugeot 205 T16 and even the Lancia Delta S4 were very obviously derived from their more mundane production cousins, Ford took a different route, designing and building a Group B car that looked – and drove – like no other Ford before or since.Ford had, of course, been part of the rallying furniture ever since the rear-drive Escort made its debut, but as the WRC entered the Group B era, it found itself without a machine to compete at this level. Unusually for Ford, the solution proved elusive and, with the Escort RS1700T failing miserably, they were forced to return to the drawing board and start all over again. The result was the RS200. Produced by Ford Motorsport in Boreham from 1984-1986, the plastic-fibreglass composite body was designed by Filippo Sapino of Ghia Design Studio and, unusually, the bodywork for the majority of cars was entrusted to Reliant of Shenstone, a company who knew a fair bit about building fibreglass cars. The chassis engineering was looked after by F1 gurus, Tony Southgate and John Wheeler. Naturally, four-wheel-drive was essential, and it was built around a space-frame chassis, Kevlar bodywork, and a potent mid-mounted engine courtesy of well-proven race engine builder, Brian Hart. Add to this an innovative front-mounted gearbox for better weight distribution and balance, plus a variable torque-split differential from Ferguson, and you have a serious rally car. The RS200’s mid-mounted engine was a development of the RS1700T, but capacity was increased to 1,803cc with a bore and stroke of 86.0 and 77.62mm respectively. It featured Ford/Bosch injection and, with an 8.2:1 compression ratio allied with a Garrett turbocharger in road-going trim, it developed 246bhp at 6,500-7,000rpm and a maximum torque output of 215lb/ft at 4,000-5,000rpm. The rally cars had significantly more to play with – 444bhp at a screaming 8,000rpm and 361lb/ft at 5,500rpm.Ford had now become ‘late starters' and were effectively three years behind, but it finally looked like they had a winning package after Kalle Grundell came home third in the Swedish Rally of 1986. However, the fickle finger of fate was soon to be pointed at Group B and, after a series of tragedies with both drivers and spectators being killed, it became obvious that 600bhp, lightweight rally cars being threaded at three-figure speeds through banks of standing spectators was not the way forward, and the decision was taken by the FIA to pull the plug on Group B at the end of the 1986 season. As a result, after just one year in competition, it was all over for the RS200 so it never got to show off its full potential, however, despite being pushed off the WRC stage, the RS200 was hugely competitive and experienced great success elsewhere in the hands of Stig Blomqvist, Malcolm Wilson, Mark Rennison and Mark Lovell, who clinched the British Rally Championship with his RS200 and more success in Rallycross, taking victories across Europe and winning back-to-back championships in the British Rallycross Championship in 1987 and 1988 with Mark Rennison.FIA Homologation Rules for Group B required the construction of at least 200 road-legal vehicles, however, the demise of Group B meant that only 144 were completed. Of these, 20 were sold to Canadian Murray DeWert who's plan was to develop them further and create "the best RS200s ever". Subsequently known as the RS200 S they were fitted with several upgrades including electric windows, a more comfortable Tickford interior, improved air flow and ducting, air intakes - often referred to as ‘ears’- above the doors at the back of the roof as per the competition cars and, importantly, an increase in power from 250bhp to 350bhp. Make no mistake, the RS200 S was blisteringly fast, with 0-60 taking just 3.8s.Believed to have been the 16th RS200 S, this example is #164 and was first delivered to West German dealer, Stefan Schollwoek in left-hand drive with a rally specification dog-clutch selector, which allows the driver to control the four-wheel-drive torque split with a secondary gearstick. Schollwoek purchased four examples of the RS200 S,  #111, #137, #153 and #164, the latter being sold to a German collector who registered it in Germany under a company named ‘Primrose’. We understand from the Ferrari-trained mechanic employed to look after the cars, Giovanni Petrozziello, that #164 had entered the collection in the early 1990s. Our vendor purchased the car to add to their outstanding collection in 2015, but never registered it here in the UK. However, the vendor has always ensured it was kept in good running and driving order.The history file is fairly bare, as is to be expected of a car that has only covered 1,932km since new, but it does include a copy of the German registration document, a brief summary and photographs of the car prior to our vendor's purchase, and original additional support pads for the seats. It's presented in remarkably original and very good condition throughout and retains the correct grey trim with red Recaro sports seats and matching red leather steering wheel.As one of only 20 of these bespoke S models and with just 1,200 gentle miles covered in the last 35 years, #164 would certainly occupy pride of place in any exclusive collection of RS Fords and, should its next owner choose to use the car on the road, they would enjoy a seriously quick, totally competent, lightweight sports car that appears relatively civilised, however, underneath that gleaming Diamond White paintwork, its DNA is undoubtedly pure 'Group B'.  SpecificationMake: FORDModel: RS200 SYear: 1986Chassis Number: SFACXXBJ2CGL00164Registration Number: TBCTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1932 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: Grey/RedClick here for more details and images

A desirable, second-generation RS Turbo with one registered owner from new. Based on the success of the previous model, the Ford Escort RS Turbo S2 (produced between 1986-1990) was more suited to daily use, whereas the earlier car was a bit of a 'homologation special'. Many new features were adopted for the Series 2 including utilising the 1,600cc, fuel-injected, CVH engine taken from the S1 Turbo but now fitted with the Garrett T3 turbo (water-cooled, unlike the S1), revised engine management settings, lower overall gearing, an improved gearbox and limited-slip differential, a larger clutch and improved KE-Jetronic unit and inter-cooler. Suspension and chassis changes included stiffer front and rear springs, uprated anti-roll bars, mechanical ABS and larger brakes.The S2 produced an impressive 132bhp at 5,750rpm, with maximum torque of 133lb/ft produced at 2,750 rpm, offering ample performance with a top speed of 125mph and a 0-60mph time of 8.3 seconds. Although on paper these figures were a tad down on the Series 1, the new car was considerably easier to drive quickly and was, effectively, a faster car.Supplied new by White Bros, Ford of Taunton and first registered on 31/08/1989, this smart Mercury Grey, second-generation RS Turbo has remained a one registered owner vehicle from new. It has covered just 60,750 miles from new and still remains delightfully original, still wearing its original dealer plates. and accompanied by the original Bill of Sale, all three keys, the original Service Records and lots of history. It will have a fresh MOT prior to our sale.In common with most 'performance Fords' from that era, these Escort RS Turbos have continued to gain momentum in the collectors' market and this is a rare opportunity to find, a one registered owner car in the comparatively rare colour of Mercury Grey.     SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORT RS TURBO S2Year: 1989Chassis Number: WF0BXXGCABKA36912Registration Number: G501 LYCTransmission: ManualEngine Number: KA36912 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 60570 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Presenting in exceptional condition, this Tommykaira R-S is a unicorn of the JDM world and one of just 35 Tommykaira R34s ever produced. Generating some 435bhp from the uprated RB26 DETT, this car is a fabulous look-back at the pinnacle of Japanese tuning houses in their prime.The car culture in Japan is globally renowned for its passion for modification, enthusiasm for all cars, and unbridled ability to push the boat out. Throughout the 1990s, the tuner culture truly exploded in the Japanese car world with, now infamous, garages, workshops and brands popping up and growing notoriety such as Smokey Nagata’s ‘Top Secret’, Akira Nakai’s ‘RWB’, and brands/factions such as Nismo, Blitz, HKS and others. One of these brands was Tommykaira.Originally founded in 1986 as Tomita Yume Koujou, Tommykaira is a Japanese car tuning and manufacturing company headquartered in Minami-ku, Kyoto and named after its two founders, Yoshikazu Tomita and Kikuo Kaira. Several of its cars have appeared in both the Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport racing simulation video game series which boosted their popularity and awareness of the brand.Tommykaira tuned, modified and then re-branded cars as if they were manufactured by the company itself, with the permission of the parent manufacturers, much like the German counterparts of Ruf and Gemballa do with Porsches. A Subaru Impreza was re-branded as Tommykaira M20b, a Nissan 350Z as a Tommykaira Z, and the most notorious JDM car of all, the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R was offered in three guises, the Tommykaira R, R-S or RZ featuring different levels of aggression, styling and power, the R being entry level, the R-S the mid-range, most balanced option and the RZ the most aggressive.The R34 GT-R's popularity was rocketed by an appearance in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise that led to an explosion in global popularity for the R34 GT-R. Indeed, the late Paul Walker drove an R34 GT-R in '2 Fast 2 Furious', enhancing its almost cult status. But it was in the 'real' world where the R34 GT-R V-Spec would cement its reputation. Described by Evo Magazine as "A warrior-class performer" in its 2007 road test, where a standard R34 GT-R was pitted against the likes of a McLaren F1, Pagani Zonda, Ferrari F40 and Bugatti Veyron, the GT-R's reputation as a class-act remained intact.The R33 GT-R was a good car, but many found it to be too bulky in design and too heavy to be a worthy successor to the R32 GT-R, which the R34 sought to rectify, and did so with flying colours. Released with a shorter, sharper design and the performance to match, it’s safe to say the bite truly matches the bark. For a car released in 1999, the R34 came crammed full of technology including a 5.8" LCD multifunction display in the dashboard, showing seven different live readings of engine and vehicle statistics such as boost pressure, oil/water temperature and throttle percentage amongst others.It arrived with aggressive new styling, a stiffer bodyshell and a reworked version of the bulletproof and highly modifiable RB26DETT twin-turbo, inline-six mated to an all-new Getrag 6-speed gearbox and transfer case. The electronically controlled Super HICAS rear-wheel steering system was retained. Unlike some other performance cars of the 1990s, Nissan did not neglect the braking system and fitted Brembo brakes with 300mm vented discs, although Tommykaira did upgrade these further to match the power increase.The example offered here is a V-Spec JDM-delivered car and is one of just 522 produced in GV1, Pearl Black, out of a production run of 11,578 cars. Importantly, this was one of the very select cars that Tommykaira got their hands on. Tommykaira built three variations of the R34, the entry level R with 375bhp, the R-S with 435bhp and a host of mechanical upgrades and the hardcore RZ with over 500bhp. Tommykaira upgrades were both mechanical and cosmetic with a view to improving and refining the already outstanding R34 GTR, seeking to make it faster, better to drive and overall improved on both road and track without compromising comfort.On the mechanical side, we have Nissan’s legendary 2.6-litre twin-turbo engine now producing 435bhp thanks to its N1 Turbos, Tommykaira remapped ECU, stainless-steel Tommykaira exhaust system, uprated radiator, oil cooler, intercooler, turbine kit and air filters. The driving experience is enhanced with uprated Bilstein gas-filled shock absorbers, 25mm lowering springs, upgraded front tension rods, a strut-brace and a twin-plate cutch. Cosmetically, the R-S model features an exclusive mesh grille, front bumper, front spoiler, side skirts, rear bumper, rear valance and diffusers, as well as an adjustable alloy GT wing and more Tommykaira emblems than you can shake a stick at. Step foot near this car and you’ll have no doubt who built it and why.It rides on its original lightweight, and recently refurbished (costing £460 from Platinum Alloys), 19-inch, six-spoke Tommykaira ‘Pro R’ magnesium wheels finished in gold and wrapped in Bridgestone Potenzas all-round, with massive AP Racing six-piston callipers and discs on the front with two-piston callipers on the back, meaning this JDM hero stops as fast as it accelerates. The interior also saw sympathetic upgrades featuring exclusive Tommykaira sports seats with red embroidered Tommykaira emblems, a black leather-trimmed centre armrest, handbrake grip and steering wheel with red contrast stitching, and light gold trim inserts. Additionally, there are bespoke Tommykaira floor mats, gear knob, foot rest, tinted windows, automatic climate control, a Clarion infotainment system with satellite navigation, a multifunctional display (MFD), electrically adjustable mirrors and a fabulous Tommykaira aluminium faced digital speedometer with a peak torque and a shift light.Within the history file there is a good summary of its owners in Japan, its auction report including photos prior to export, and a good amount of Japanese history. It was most recently serviced on 24th August 2022 by Abbey Motorsport costing £827 including all fluids changed and a fresh MOT despite only covering just over 1,000km since its last service. In 2019 Abbey Motorsport carried out another service including changing the timing belt, fitting a custom-made radiator and a new battery with the invoice totalling £1,951. The history file also contains a big section of OEM/OEM+ parts bought from either Nissan directly or from Japan and Authenticity Certificates on the Tommykaira parts as well as the original Tommykaira Sales Brochure. It will be supplied with a custom Tommykaira car cover, jack kit and spare wheel.Imported in 2016 and owned by our vendor since then, this utterly stunning Tommykaira R-S has covered just 76,727km (47,675 miles) from new and presents in outstanding condition, testament to our vendor who has kept it in dry storage whenever not in use and never allowed it to see the dreaded UK salt, thus ensuring its all-round stunning condition.This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a phenomenally rare example of arguably the fastest appreciating modern-classic in the fastest appreciating sector of the market which showcases just how capable these Japanese tuning houses were at building phenomenal cars for both road and track. With the USA market just 1-2 years away for a lot of GT-Rs, it could be an outstandingly smart investment that can also be enjoyed in the meantime.SpecificationMake: NISSANClick here for more details and images

Delightfully presented B-Spec ex-California car, now right-hand drive after a bespoke restoration.An unusual departure for a firm more noted for its stately limousines, the SP250 sports car was Daimler's final fling before its acquisition by Jaguar. Aimed at the North American market and launched in 1959, the model was initially named the Dart, however, that was subsequently dropped after the threat of legal action from the American giant, Chrysler who's Dodge division owned the rights to the Dart model name and, from this point onwards, Daimler would appoint the project number, SP250, as its model designation.The SP250 employed a separate ladder-type chassis on which sat controversially-styled fibreglass coachwork moulded by Daimler themselves. Four-wheel disc brakes were an unusual feature at the time but unquestionably the car's biggest virtue was its magnificent 2.5-litre V8 engine. An outstandingly flexible unit, the smaller of Daimler's two Edward Turner designed V8s produced 140bhp, an output good enough to propel the SP250 to a top speed of 125mph. In-keeping with the demands of its intended market, automatic transmission was available as an option.Early cars apparently suffered from a degree of ‘chassis flex’ and to address this the 'B-spec' version was fitted with extra chassis outriggers and a strengthening hoop between the A-posts. The later car also benefited from a number of detail improvements including an adjustable steering column.This lovely 'B-spec' example spent its early life in sunny California before returning to the UK in 2013, without engine and gearbox, and was immediately subject to a complete, body-off, photo-documented, five-year, bespoke restoration. It was converted to right-hand drive and fitted with a V8 250 saloon engine and BW35 automatic gearbox.Pretty is an adjective not normally associated with the ‘macho’ lines of the SP250 but, finished in a lush Bentley Verdant Green with a stylish parchment leather interior, the word may well apply to this attractive little Daimler. Other features include a desirable hardtop, figured walnut dashboard, chrome wires and Speedwell mirrors. Our vendor informs us that he’s also fitted a new mohair hood which has never been used. The car is accompanied by a workshop manual (correct engine and gearbox), parts manual, Heritage record and a wiring diagram.In period, the SP250 was regarded as rather quirky and its shape did divide opinion somewhat, however, with the passage of time, its 'futuristic' lines now look just right and the 'Dart' has evolved into a very desirable classic. SpecificationMake: DAIMLERModel: DARTYear: 1961Chassis Number: 100915Registration Number: 998 XVCTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 7A12546Drive Side: Right-hand DriveClick here for more details and images

A fascinating, rare and bespoke XJR-S, coming from 22-years ownership, just 59,000 miles and a full service history.Between 1992 and the early 2000s, Paul Bailey’s Bristol-based company, PBB Design, offered a series of modifications for the XJ-S under the name Monaco, completely changing the car’s look and character. Built in tiny numbers, it was one of the better-designed, modified examples of Jaguar’s big GT that were prevalent at the time.Following a career in the aircraft industry, Bailey moved to Bristol-based Glenfrome Engineering, which produced lengthened five-door and open versions of the Range Rover, plus a futuristic design based on the SUV called the Facet. It also experimented with a long wheelbase version of the XJ-S. While Paul had long admired the XJ-S in terms of its dynamics, its angular styling had never impressed him – so he penned his own version ensuring the changes would be possible. “There’s no point in dreaming up a design that couldn’t be built,”  he said in the April 1992 issue of 'Jaguar Quarterly'; “I wanted my car to be exactly as I drew it.”His design included a longer, rounder nose that featured a downturned oval grille, and much wider wheel arches front and back to cover huge alloys. The glass-fibre panels simply attached to the car’s bodywork, requiring no structural changes, although Bailey had considered producing them in steel. He even involved Park Sheet Metal – which produced many of Jaguar’s own concepts, including the first XJ220 – during the early stages of the project. However, the metal around the arches had to be cut away, along with a little around the headlight area to make room for larger light pods where Bailey planned to use small projector lamps by Bosch. The bonnet was also new, again made from composite, and required a redesign of its hinge mounting due to the lower rake of the front. The result was a handsome, modern car that still harked back to Jaguar’s past, “There is probably more ‘spirit of the E-Type’ in the PBB than in anything built yet,” was Jaguar Quarterly’s 1992 view.It wasn’t a cheap conversion, though, since the body-kit alone cost £24,500 when fitted at PBB Design’s Bristol premises. This did include handsome 17'' split rims from Compomotive, plus a suspension package developed by handling experts, Harvey Bailey Engineering. PBB Design was also able to offer various drivetrain upgrades, including a Rob Beere Engineering-developed 7.3-litre V12, and a totally bespoke interior that featured better-quality leather for the seats, a suede-covered dashboard and plush carpets.Unsurprisingly, at this price only a handful were made. The consensus is 12, mixed between coupés and convertibles, V12s and straight-sixes, but this can’t be confirmed. What also comes as no surprise is that the Sultan of Brunei was said to be a customer (as he had been at Glenfrome), purported to have bought the first two production examples of the Monaco.Sadly, Bailey wound up PBB Design in 2001 following a heart attack and sold the moulds for the Monaco to a Texas-based engineering firm.The car presented here has a story to tell in two parts: its first incarnation was as the very first Monaco example, produced as a prototype by PBB Design ( c.1991) and was used as the company’s ‘poster car’ for numerous magazine shoots in the early 1990s. The most famous of which was probably for Performance Car later morphing into Harry Metcalfe’s ‘EVO’) in 1992, which gathered together a real ‘who’s who’ of Jaguar design engineers and their cars of the time – there was Paul Bailey in this particular car, William Towns in his Railton Claremont, Laurence Pearce in his Lister XJ-S and Paul Hands in his Hyper XJ-S.Subsequently, this very special car was sold to its first owner, understood to have been in the Scottish oil industry, and later acquired by its next owner, based in High Wycombe, who would go on to keep it for the next 22 years. The original car used as the PBB prototype had been a standard X-JS V12 and, by the late 1990s was feeling a bit underwhelming, so in 1999, the owner approached Paul Hands about updating the car’s specification to a bit closer to the high-performance examples PBB were currently producing. The decision was made to extract all the original PBB elements, source a newer, later-production Jaguar and rebuild it to the same exacting standards, all done by one of the best in the business, Paul Hands. The car chosen to receive this expert treatment was a low-mileage, fully serviced 1990 Jaguar XJR-S 6.0-litre (SAJJSAES3BB170057), an example of the final evolution of the Jaguar XJ-S, hand-built at JaguarSport at Bloxham, the high-tech facility that had been home to XJ220 production.The JaguarSport XJR-S may have looked like its production counterparts but differed immensely with many parts unique to the model and, of course its 6.0-litre V12 engine. The engine was rated at 318bhp and was 700cc larger than the previous 5.3-litre V12. A modified intake system and a low-loss true dual exhaust system was part of the car’s advanced specification. The suspension was further developed by TWR with increased coil spring rates and the Bilstein shocks, front and rear, were specially tuned for the XJR-S. Only 115 were built in right-hand drive.The transformed car was then routinely serviced by Paul Hands and Hyper for the following decade and more, receiving, in May 2000, an uprated Hyper 3-speed clutch less manual gearbox (costing £1,650), said to transform the driving performance. Silverstone Auctions have chatted at length to Paul Hands, and he recalled the car and its long-time owner immediately, confirming that he did the transformative rebuild of it and the subsequent servicing. There is a Valuation Report/Certificate written by him and numerous invoices for servicing in the accompanying history file. Present also are the original book-pack, service booklet and paperwork relating to the XJR-S that was utilised, helping verify the mileage. The car was last fully serviced at Jaguar specialists Powerbell Services of Taplow in May 2022 at 58,763 miles and is said to drive and perform as one would expect.If you’ve ever hankered for a Jaguar XJ-S, why not choose one with a fascinating backstory and unique appeal, conceived in the heyday of XJS design evolution. SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: XJR-S 6.0-LITRE V12 'MONACO' BY PBB DESIGNYear: 1990Chassis Number: SAJJSAES3BB170057Registration Number: XIJ 326Transmission: Automatic Engine Number: 8W010150HB Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 59000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

An ex-RAF Wolf Defender restored and upgraded to a unique specification for the 'urbane warrior' that appreciates both quilted leather and entrenching tools.The Wolf, based on the Defender 90 and 110 Defender, was introduced in 1994 but it took two years of testing, rejection, upgrading and further testing before the Ministry of Defence was satisfied. It was far stronger and more reliable than the standard car on which it was based as a result. An order for some 8,000 Wolf Defenders was placed in 1996 by the Ministry of Defence at a cost of some £40,000 each for the basic Wolf. Some 97 variants were produced and they included the Air Drop, Ambulance, Helicopter Support Platform, Tropical Field Ambulance, Waterised Weapons Mounted Installation Kit and Winterised/Waterproofed Field AmbulanceThe Wolf’s mechanical list is extensive but, in brief, it featured a 113bhp, 300TDi engine with no electronics except for the fuel pump solenoid, rust proofed chassis from new, gearbox cooling system, reinforced front bulkhead, rails and sills, reinforced Salisbury rear axle and standard reinforced front axle with uprated differentials. It's not known how many Ministry of Defence Wolf Defenders were scrapped due to combat damage or quietly sold to foreign armies and NGOs, but most open topped 'canvas tilt' Defenders rarely survived Army use and Royal Navy cars suffered from their proximity to the sea. Far outnumbered in production by their hard-topped siblings, the canvas backed Wolf rarely saw domestic service as the hard top was better suited to the British weather and most were therefore in left-hand drive for overseas use.This 90 Wolf was originally registered in 1997 to the Ministry of Defence and used by the Royal Air Force, bearing the military registration mark KA71AA. We are informed it was stationed in various regions within the UK and the odometer reading, (in kilometres, like all Wolf Defenders), of 117,000km, suggests that the Wolf traversed nothing more arduous than the occasional 'cat's eye' or a motorway rumble strip, whilst being maintained by the diligent technicians on base. Upon decommissioning, it was registered to the first of two civilian keepers on the 1st January 2020, later undergoing a significant programme of works to such a high standard that this Wolf has been likened to a former SAS trooper tailored by Armani, stylish but still capable.Finished in metallic grey with high quality fixtures, the interior is trimmed in quilted black leather with contrasting stitching, polished metal accents and the front seats are heated. The black canvas tilt is lined in cream cloth whilst the rear features high quality woodwork upon which the two quilted leather bench seats for four sit. The front doors are a unique combination of period and luxury and the entrenching tools are a wry nod to the car’s history and capability.Presented to auction with its V5C, an advisory free MOT valid until July 2023 and records of its interesting history, this Wolf is more than just a “tarted up” Defender. It offers a unique opportunity to own a high-quality, luxuriously appointed Land Rover that was built to defend this country.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: DEFENDER 90Year: 1997Chassis Number: SALLDAA67VA122585Registration Number: R943 VSMTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 25L02599A Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 115100 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images

UK-supplied (C16), RHD, manual gearbox car with the ‘X50’ factory-fitted performance upgrade (450bhp with different turbos, intercoolers, ECU tune and reinforced gearbox). Porsche GB R8 2021 Concours Winner with a full and comprehensive service history.When the 996 was launched, it was greeted with almost universal praise, and heralded by most people who knew what they were talking about, as the best sorted and most usable 911 that had ever carried the badge. Richard Hammond was effusive about the 996, describing it as 'visceral and exciting'. Tiff Needell said it was 'better in almost every way' than the 993, offering a driving experience that was 'second to none'.The 996 introduced the PSM electronic stability control system, which helped four-wheel drive models harness their power and lay it down with more control than in any previous 911. As with earlier iterations, power outputs in the desirable and pricey Turbo or Turbo S versions were significantly higher – north of 400bhp in the later 3.6-litre cars and gearbox options were of the manual 6-speed or 5-speed Tiptronic variety.In 2002, Porsche introduced the Turbo ‘X50’ option, which included larger turbochargers and intercoolers along with revised engine control software and a reinforced gearbox. The X50 increased power to 450bhp and torque to 610Nm, offering an impressive 0-62mph in just 3.9 seconds. Where other 996s suffered both physically and reputationally from a somewhat over-hyped propensity to eat their own engines in a catastrophic and terminal fashion, the Turbo, GT2 and GT3 variants all came with the legendary - and trouble-free - ‘Mezger’ engine derived from various 1970s racers and the later 911 GT1.The car presented here is a C16, UK-market 2003 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo (factory-fitted) X50, with the ‘one-to-have’ manual gearbox, fastidiously maintained and highly specified (sunroof, BOSE hi-fi, climate control, heated seats, rear wiper, 6-CD player, original PCM 2.0 satellite navigation, aluminium handbrake and gear knob).In striking and rare Polar Silver Metallic with black leather trim and Porsche crest-embossed headrests, its aesthetic matches it performance. With just 57,000 miles (a mere 3,500 dry-weather miles covered in the last 10 years) supported by a full and comprehensive service history with a folder of receipts, our vendor describes the car as "immaculate" and Porsche Club GB agreed, awarding it 'R8 Concours Winner' in 2021 - no small feat indeed! To illustrate this, the alloy wheels are unmarked, belying its mileage, fitted with new Pirelli Zero tyres, plus recently new brake discs/pads. The A/C condensers and front radiators have been replaced, which is a common issue with this model. It also benefits from the desirable addition of a Porsche OEM quick-shifter gear mechanism (the original unit will accompany the car). With two keys, a complete and original book-pack and the majority of old MOT Certificates present, this is an exceptional example of its type which has been freshly serviced and MOT'd (until 29th January 2024) ready for sale.Service History summary:· 04/11/2004 – Porsche Centre, Wilmslow – 11,870 miles· 03/11/2005 – Porsche Centre, Wilmslow – 23,563 miles· 07/11/2006 – Porsche Centre, Wilmslow – 32,498 miles· 14/04/2008 – Porsche Centre, Wilmslow – 40,274 miles· 05/05/2010 – Porsche Centre, Wilmslow – 45,344 miles· 16/01/2012 – RSJ Sports Cars, Slough – 54,350 miles· 01/03/2013 – Porsche & Euro, Barnsley – 55,132 miles· 11/04/2014 – Porsche & Euro, Barnsley – 55,759 miles· 08/08/2015 – Zentrum Porsche Specialist, Mansfield – 56,142 miles· 31/08/2016 – Zentrum Porsche Specialist, Mansfield – 56,323 miles· 26/09/2018 – Zentrum Porsche Specialist, Mansfield – 56,544 miles· 30/09/2020 – Zentrum Porsche Specialist, Mansfield – 56,815 miles· 17/09/2020 – Cavendish Porsche Specialist, Long Eaton – 57,343 milesX50 examples are fairly rare - certainly in this sort of condition - and this is a great opportunity to own one of the best available, offering ‘supercar performance’, with a manual-shifting gearbox, in arguably the most desirable colour combination, this modern-classic Porsche warrants proper attention.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 996 TURBO X50 MANUALYear: 2003Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z4S680271Registration Number: MX53 YTPTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 64430724 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 57714 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black Click here for more details and images

One of only 422 UK-supplied BMW CSLs, and one of only 12 transformed by the conversion to a manual gearbox.When a company with one of the greatest saloon car racing histories of all time and an engineering department with the greatest minds and billions at its disposal produces a car designed to be the best, you better believe it is. With only 1,383 produced during its 2004 production run, the E46 M3 CSL, the L stood for Leichtbau, was the definitive 'Touring Car' for the road. Available in only two colours, Silver-Grey metallic and Black Sapphire metallic, the CSL was powered by a modified version of the usual 3,246cc S54 inline-six, mated to the exclusive SMG II transmission. This state-of-the-art transmission featured a launch control mode that automatically shifts at the optimum point for maximum acceleration, and this, in turn, was mated to the standard E46 M3 final drive and M Differential Lock. Finally, the DSC can be switched to 'M Track' mode with a steering wheel-mounted button, raising the threshold at which the system intervenes to allow for some degree of wheelspin. Zero to sixty is in an incredible 4.6 seconds, totally remarkable in a car with four comfortable seats, electric windows and a boot for the weekly shop.BMW's 'Leichtbau' philosophy in terms of the mass-produced M3 was, not only to reduce weight overall, but to distribute the weight savings to retain the E46 3-Series' perfect 50-50 split. To get the centre of gravity as low as possible, the CSL adopted many weight-saving technologies from BMW's Formula One racing applications. A large proportion of the M3's sound insulation was removed, along with the electric seats and navigation systems. The CSL's unique body panels, including the roof, were all crafted from carbon fibre, glass-reinforced plastics were used throughout structural points in the car, and the standard rear window was replaced with one made from thinner glass. The results were considerably more effective than the 110kg weight saving would suggest, as the reduction in mass in conjunction with the lowered height of that mass and less body flex led to a dramatic improvement in dynamics, and the car would turn left and right in a much more eager fashion, which, in fact, was the whole idea.However, no matter how incredibly competent the CSL was, it wasn't available with a manual gearbox and there was a hardcore of customers who would have liked the added involvement of 'stirring the pudding' themselves. Darragh Doyle, the enterprising Principal of Everything M3, was one of those and felt that 'better late than never' applied so set about developing the CSL with a 6-speed manual gearbox utilising the original gearbox and replacing the 'automatic' bit with a traditional gear lever and clutch pedal arrangement. The cost of the conversion was approximately £3,000 which included the fitment of a 4.1 differential and the modifications to the rear axle carrier panel. The factory brief was 'lightweight' and the manual conversion saves another 15kg undoubtedly a win-win situation. When last discussed, we understand that they had carried out a total of 12 conversions but there may have been a few more since.This gleaming Sapphire Black CSL was originally supplied new by BMW dealer Harry Fairbairn Ltd. and has covered a little less than 67,000 miles with ten main dealer service stamps in the service book. As Darragh Doyle's personal car, we imagine that it has been particularly well cared for.Harry Metcalf said that the McLaren F1 was the only car that bettered the soundtrack of this manual M3 CSL and his YouTube video sums up the car better than we can describe in words ... a must see if you have an interest!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgBQSn9A4yk       SpecificationMake: BMWModel: M3 CSLYear: 2003Chassis Number: WBSBL96030JC98075Registration Number: W66 CSLTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 60193059 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 66819 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

With just over 100 miles since a superb restoration and resplendent in its classic Gold Leaf colours, this little Europa is simply stunning.Launched at the 1967 Brussels Show, the Lotus Type 46 - the Europa - was the marque's first mid-engined road car, and was powered by a Renault 16 engine mounted in an Elan-type backbone frame. Its specification also included all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and disc brakes on the front wheels (subsequently on the rear, too). Unusual styling provided ample luggage space whilst rearward visibility through the narrow, full-width back window was surprisingly good.Having been manufactured exclusively for export for its first two years, the Europa made its UK debut in 1969 in improved S2 form. Renault-engined like its S1 predecessor, the S2 reverted to a conventional body/chassis attachment, the S1 shell having been bonded in place - a move that greatly simplified and cheapened accident repairs - while electric windows and adjustable seats were welcome additions to the previously somewhat penny-pinching specification. In the autumn of 1971, the Type 74 Europa Twin Cam was introduced, powered, as its name suggests, by the Ford-based DOHC engine from the Elan and, with 105bhp on tap, the Twin Cam was good for a respectable 117mph.This outstanding Europa, with an extensive restoration just completed, is superbly detailed throughout. Originally manufactured on the 14th July 1972 for the US market in left-hand drive, the Twin Cam remained overseas until returning to the UK in 2006. Upon its arrival, an extensive restoration commenced taking some 15 years to come to fruition, and during the rebuild the Lotus was converted to UK right-hand drive specification which included a new firewall for integrity and originality. Externally, it has been fully refinished by Lotus Specialists ‘Spyder Cars’ in the desirable and instantly recognisable Gold Leaf colour scheme of Carnival Red over Cirrus White, a combination beloved by Lotus F1 all those years ago. Mechanically the engine, gearbox and final drive have all received attention and, now fully detailed and with less than 100 miles covered since completion, a further period of running in is highly recommended to achieve the very best from the renowned Twin Cam 1600 engine. Internally, a full retrim has been completed in Oatmeal hide contrasting superbly with the overhauled gauges and dashboard. Now rolling on its refurbished original 13’’ alloy wheels fitted with Yokohama A539 tyres, this freshly restored Europa must surely rank as one of the very best on the market today and as such we encourage and welcome your early inspection to fully appreciate the lengths taken to prepare this superb two- seat, mid-engine, sports coupe to this remarkable standard. SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: EUROPA TWIN CAMYear: 1972Chassis Number: 72072501RRegistration Number: AWW 463KTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 35885 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Oatmeal HideClick here for more details and images

A lovely, matching numbers 356C with a recently rebuilt engine and gearbox now ready to go historic rallying or just enjoy on the road.At first glance, the 356C, introduced in mid-1963, differed little externally from its predecessor, the 356B, since it continued to use the T-6 body type which had arrived in 1962. Porsche, however, brought the 356 concept to its zenith with the 356C, available in Coupé and Cabriolet form, with the addition of Dunlop four-wheel disc brakes as standard, a higher-lift camshaft for the 1,600cc engine, new flat-face hubcaps and deeper bucket seats. These seats came courtesy of Porsche's acquisition of Reutter, which included the future Recaro subsidiary. 356 production peaked at 14,151 cars in 1964 which coincided with the arrival of the new 911 model, however, Porsche continued to sell the 356C in North America right through to the end of 1965.Just out of long-term ownership, we are pleased to present to market this beautiful Porsche 356. Supplied new by Brumos Porsche of Florida, and imported to the UK in 1995, the car was enjoyed and improved by a single owner for the next 25 years, changing hands for the first time since being in the UK in 2021.Set up and enjoyed on various regularity rallies and European road trips, including the Monte Carlo Challenge, Winter Challenge, Rally of the Tests and Classic Marathon, demonstrating the car is more than capable of covering long distances with ease.The car benefits from a full engine rebuild by marque specialist, Andy Prill, and the dyno printout shows the car was producing just over 100hp with approximately 7,000 miles being covered since the work was completed. The gearbox was also rebuilt in 2016 by Porsche specialists, Autostrasse, as have the carburettors with bills on file for all the work carried out. The suspension has been upgraded to adjustable LEDA on the front and Bilstein on the rear and the car has been converted to 12-volts for more reliable starting and lighting during competition use.Being the final evolution of the 356, the 'C' also benefits from disc brakes all round which we understand work really well. The only real changes away from the original car are the bolt-in Roll Centre rear roll-bar, the addition of the timing equipment, a sports exhaust and a classic MOMO steering wheel. The original items, including the original steering wheel, are all with the car. It has been painted some time ago, but remains largely original on the body, with original panels in place and only some small repairs carried out to the bottom of the doors, all of which has been documented. It starts on-the-button, drives especially well and definitely has a certain charm about its original yet purposeful appearance. The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity is present, confirming the matching numbers along with a large folder of invoices, the original Drivers Manual, FIVA identity card, past MOTs and invoices from Roger Bray, PR Services, Autostrasse, Francis Tuthill and Karmann Konnection. The car was also featured in an article in Porsche Post magazine, detailing the previous owners experience with the car on the Monte Carlo Challenge, copy included.A thoroughly likeable 356, ready to be enjoyed in every possible way and offering huge value in today’s market.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 356CYear: 1964Chassis Number: 219399Registration Number: KBY 166CTransmission: ManualEngine Number: TBCDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 43111 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Offered from The Twin Sparks Collection a delightfully presented Mk1 Sprite in a glorious colour combination.Intended to make sports car motoring more affordable, the Donald Healey-designed Sprite entered production at MG's Abingdon factory in March 1958. The new car was officially introduced a few months later in Monte Carlo, just prior to the Monte Carlo Rally, underlining this brand-new car's sporting intentions. Its unitary construction body shell featured a distinctive rearward-hinging, combined bonnet and wings, which was topped by two 'bugeye' headlamps, thus ensuring instant recognition and the now familiar nickname. The Sprite used independent front suspension with rack-and-pinion steering, ensuring great road holding. Despite a Spartan equipment level with even the front bumper listed as an extra, the 'Bugeye' sold well, which perhaps was unsurprising as there was nothing competing with it either on price or performance.It first went on sale at a price of £669, using a mildly tuned version of the Austin A-Series engine and many other components from existing cars to keep costs down. The little Sprite quickly became affectionately known as the 'Frogeye' in the UK and the 'Bugeye' in the US, because its headlights were prominently mounted on top of the bonnet, inboard of the front wings. Originally the designers had intended that the headlights could be retracted, with the lenses facing skyward when not in use; but cost-cutting by BMC led to the flip-up mechanism being deleted. The front sheet-metal assembly, including the bonnet and wings, was a one-piece unit, hinged from the back that swung up to allow access to the engine compartment. The 43bhp, 948cc engine was upgraded with twin 1 1/8" inch SU carburettors. The rack and pinion steering and suspension were derived from the Morris Minor with the front suspension made up of a coil spring and wishbone arrangement with the arm of the Armstrong lever shock absorber serving as the top suspension link. The rear axle was both located and sprung by quarter-elliptic leaf springs, again with lever-arm shock absorbers. There were no exterior door handles; the driver and passenger were required to reach inside to open the door, and there was no boot lid so access to the spare wheel and luggage compartment was achieved by tilting the seat-backs forward and reaching under the rear deck.This particular Sprite again ticked the many boxes required to make it into The Twin Sparks Collection. With its truly staggering finish, it is remarkable to see such attention to detail on a car where you typically see corners cut due to the affordable nature of the car in the first place, but a truly brilliant result has been achieved with this car. It was subjected to a retirement restoration project commencing in 2005, and finally completed in 2012. It lived 30 years of its life under single ownership and the restoration has simply brought it up to a ‘better than new’ standard. The bodywork and paint were professionally undertaken by a specialist in Rolls-Royce, which explains its high quality finish. The cars mechanical and electrical components were either restored or replaced to the original specification wherever possible. The 948cc A-Series engine was re-bored and fitted with new pistons, reground crankshaft, new bearings, timing chain, sprockets as well as oil and water pumps. The only diversions from standard specification were the popular choices of fitting the improved 12G295 cylinder head, replacing the original SU Carburettors with 1¼ in replacements, a superior ‘ribbed’ gearbox driving through a 1098cc type flywheel and clutch assembly, all built to make the car have that little more poke and an enhanced driving feel.The original seats and interior trim have all been reupholstered in navy blue vinyl with a matching hood. The original steel wheels are wrapped in Continental tyres and the car can simply be described as ‘meticulously detailed’. Within the history file, you’ll find a huge stack of invoices for parts and labour for the car, an original Special Tuning Booklet, Workshop Manual and correspondence between the buyer and the builder.With a full restoration, regular mechanical attention, only 100 miles since completion and very sensibly guided, this is arguably the best Frogeye Sprite currently on the market.SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: HEALEY SPRITEYear: 1959Chassis Number: AN511884Registration Number: 822 VMUTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 9C-V-H11373Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 28 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Navy Blue VinylClick here for more details and images

**Please note the correct year for the car is 1968 and the correct power output is 130bhp**Offered from The Twin Sparks Collection. This stunning Elan looks absolutely standard yet is fully restored and equipped with hugely desirable upgrades. Over time it would appear that modern sports cars seem to have lost touch with the original formula. A sports car is about being light, having finesse, and a focus on handling rather than all out speed, making the driver feel like they are in charge of every single input. The Elan was somewhat of a sports car masterpiece, and Colin Chapman rightfully deserves the praise he received for curating such a fantastic sports car. “To say that driving the Elan is immense fun is almost an understatement. It is a car which keeps young men young and makes old men younger...”The Elan was an instant success when launched in 1962 with well documented celebrity owners such as Jim Clark, Emma Peel and Peter Sellers. Using Colin Chapman’s minimum weight design, tipping the scales at just 640kg by being the first road-going Lotus to utilise the now synonymous combination of a steel backbone chassis coupled to a separate fiberglass body. Colin Chapman proudly announced in the launch literature that "We wanted to build you a fun car”. Power is delivered from the legendary Lotus 1,558cc Twin Cam engine through a 4-speed gearbox to the rear wheels, whilst cutting-edge features such as all-round disc brakes, fully independent suspension, and rack and pinion steering provided agility and handling that was second-to-none.The Elan has enjoyed significant success in motorsport since the day it was launched as is evident in the large numbers still taking part in historic racing. The ‘Special Equipment' version differs by having servo-assisted brakes, an SE engine developing 118bhp instead of 105bhp, safety belts, a leather covered steering wheel, knock-on wheels with chrome embellishers, carpeted boot interior and Special Equipment badges.This outstanding 'Special Equipment' example is an original UK, right-hand drive variant, delivered new to Hammonds & Oakwood Ltd in Kent and has benefited from extensive restoration work that was completed in 2017. The premise of the restoration was to create a drivable, fast road, Lotus Elan that appears almost indistinguishable from a standard road car yet was gently enhanced. This started with the installation of a 26R-Type chassis, fitted with adjustable shock absorbers and uprated 4-pot front brake callipers. Mechanically the car features a mildly tuned Twin Cam engine putting out 130bhp thanks to its CPL2, big valves and balancing, mated to a Lotus close-ratio gearbox. All this power is effortlessly delivered to the rear wheels with help of a Quaife 3.7 limited-slip differential and solid drive shafts. The front brakes have been uprated to 4-pot callipers with EBC pads all-round and the car is fitted with a 26R-spec steering wheel and alloy fuel tank.Within the history file there is the all-important Letter of Provenance from Lotus and a DVLA-supplied history of ownership including a scan of the original buff logbook. There are two further files, one documenting the parts involved in the rebuild including part numbers and prices, and another containing information and instructions exclusively provided by Tony Thompson Racing to assist with the rebuild.This little Elan truly epitomises the Lotus marketing slogan so famously set out by Colin Chapman; "Handles like nothing else can... the Lotus Elan". Neat, tidy and almost demure, this 150bhp SE is 'hiding its light under a bushell.'SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELAN S/E S3Year: 1964Chassis Number: 367816Registration Number: TYP 76FTransmission: ManualEngine Number: LP10998LBADrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 11491 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

A UK-supplied Sport model with the G50 gearbox, lots of originality, good service history and stylishly finished in Diamond Blue Metallic. The 3.2 Carrera is revered as the ultimate development of the original 911 that first appeared in 1963. These final cars (before being replaced by the more complicated 964) were the most flexible and usable of Butzi Porsche's original design. Launched in 1984 and reviving the ‘Carrera' name for the first time since 1977, these were the ultimate 1980's sports cars.The all-alloy, flat-six engine, which had been fuel-injected since 1971, received a final stretch to 3,164cc, giving a torque-rich 231bhp - enough to propel the lithe and slippery coupé to over 150 mph, with 0-60 mph coming up in 5.6 seconds. Cars built from September 1986 onwards were fitted with the more user-friendly G50 Getrag gearbox, but all 3.2 Carreras feature galvanised bodies, which together with Porsche's legendary build quality, ensure that these classics are long lasting. The car presented here is a C16 (UK-supplied) 1988-model year ('J' Series) example (with the preferred G50 manual gearbox) Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Sport (for-the-UK-only Sport model – hence, black lip front spoiler, a rear 'whale tail' rear spoiler, Sports seats (more dished squabs than the basic seats) and Bilstein Sport shock absorbers).The car was supplied new via JCT600 of Leeds, having today covered just 67,787 miles (atoc) from new and has been looked after in its current ownership since 2013. Finished in the rare and striking combination of Diamantblau Metallic (which was only offered for two years) with black leather upholstery (in 2012 the car received a paintwork refresh and the interior was retrimmed in its factory colours). It is accompanied by both keys and its original book pack, including its Owner’s Manual and Service Book - containing 22 service stamp entries. Even more reassuringly, there is a large collection of old MOT Certificates, tax discs and numerous invoices (which includes thorough mechanical work carried out in 2005), previous letters of sale, original photographs – all the documentation you’d want to help validate such a car, including its mileage and upkeep. It was last serviced in September 2022 with Porsche specialist Reason Porsche of Ipswich, who gave the car a thorough going-over (confirming a slight oil leak was merely the sump plug), adding a new battery, fan belt and front brake calliper, whilst also replacing the brake fluid and the speedo-drive sensor in the gearbox.This car has obviously been well-maintained and presents, both mechanically and cosmetically, in very good condition. It has never required any major work due to its regular servicing, low mileage and garage storage. Small details like factory stickers still in situ and the Porsche tool roll help support this dutiful ownership. This is a simply lovely and genuine example of one of the most popular and sought-after 911s.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 CARRERA 3.2 'SPORT'Year: 1987Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ9ZZJS100950Registration Number: E203 PHGTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 63J01207 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 67700 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey leatherClick here for more details and images

The rarest of the rare 996 GT2s, presented to market in excellent condition as one of 17 UK-supplied C16 Clubsports. With 463bhp, rear-wheel drive and no driver aids, this is a serious motor car.With the advent of the water-cooled 996 in 1999, it was inevitable that a GT2 version would be on the cards soon after and, in 2001, Weissach duly obliged. First revealed at the 2000 North American International Car Show, costing £114,900, around £30,000 more than the already-bonkers Turbo, the GT2 was powered by the M96/70 3.6-litre, twin-turbocharged flat six producing 463bhp and 620Nm of torque, all transferred to terra firma through the rear wheels. The Mezger engine fitted to the GT2 utilised the newly introduced 'Variocam Plus' system and had 10% more power than the Turbo, which was achieved by fitting larger turbochargers and intercoolers, a revised air intake, a modified exhaust system and a re-programmed ECU.The GT2 also made use of a race-derived gearbox, which was reworked and fitted with the lubrication system from the GT3 RS, plus the addition of a friction-plate, limited-slip differential tuned to match the car's ultra-stiff suspension which was 20mm lower than the Turbo to achieve a lower centre of gravity. Coupled with aluminium monobloc 'Turbo Design' wheels, a larger 89-litre fuel tank and completely new front panelling to reduce aerodynamic front-lift at high speeds and increase air intake, the GT2 was brutal from Day One. Naturally, performance was electrifying with a 0-62 mph time of just 4.1 seconds, and a top speed of 196mph.Body modifications improved the car's dynamics and, although similar wide wings and arches were used along with a more aggressive nose and a larger rear wing. The whole effect was more subtle than the slightly 'tacked on' look of the 993 GT2. Power was not the only objective, and the car's weight was reduced by 90kg from the basic 911 Turbo which, when combined with stiffer springs and other suspension modifications, resulted in superb handling. In period, this was the fastest road car Porsche had ever produced.However, to appease those who had been hoping for a new 'turn-key' racer, the Clubsport package was offered, featuring fire-retardant cloth lined Recaros, six-point race harnesses, a bolt-in rear roll cage (front section supplied separately), fire extinguisher, and a battery cut-off switch.The car presents beautifully in Polar Silver paintwork with a black leather interior to Clubsport specification, as it left the factory. Just 1,287 GT2s were produced worldwide in all guises, 70 of those were RHD, and just 17 of those were UK-supplied C16 Clubsport cars, making it the best option it could be.Having covered just 58,600 miles, it is accompanied by a full, comprehensive service history, all carried out by Porsche or independent Porsche specialists as expected. Its last service was in July 2022 by marque specialists JZM, with the most recent major service in April 2021 by Porsche Centre Silverstone at 58,071 miles.The car is in wonderful condition throughout, with just the lightest of stone chips as expected with use. Sympathetically improving its usability it's fitted with climate control/air conditioning, an extended leather interior and has been updated to the latest Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) for Sat Nav and smart phone connectivity. The lightweight 18" Turbo Twist alloys are in great shape and are wrapped in matching Michelin Pilot Sport tyres with plenty of tread remaining. Currently the car is fitted with a smaller MOMO Alcantara sports steering wheel, however the original is present and in fabulous condition. The full book pack is present, along with past invoices and both keys.Rear-wheel drive, 463bhp and no driver aids, it is so easy to see how it quickly gained a reputation as the ultimate driver's car and deserves its reputation. Seemingly underappreciated in today’s market, make no mistake that the GT2 is an outstanding drivers’ car, still capable of humbling the vast majority of cars on both road and track and showing outstanding value, one to buy now and watch for the future.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 911 996 GT2 CLUBSPORTYear: 2001Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99Z2S695114Registration Number: LG51 GBZTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 64220575Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 58608 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

This striking 1980 Escort started life as a 1600 Sport and now features a 2.0 Litre XE ‘big-valve’ engine and many performance upgrades. Beautifully built and currently in 'Fast Road' spec, with some safety updates may have potential for competition.Offered here for auction at the 2023 Race Retro international Historic Motor Show is this beautifully upgraded Ford Escort 1600 Sport featuring a genuine Ford X-Pack body-kit and 2.0 Litre XE ‘big-valve’ engine. The build began with a rare Escort 1600 Sport that was already fitted with a genuine X-pack kit, the bodyshell was excellent and a superb basis for the project. With no expense spared, only high-quality items were sourced to complete the build including the well-regarded XE 2.0-Litre engine that is easily tuneable, reliable and versatile. Breathing through a custom carburettor set up and exhaust manifold it's mated to a rebuilt five-speed gearbox and matched with a competition clutch.Inside the cabin is a pedal box with the option of brake bias linked to an AP brake set up with a hydraulic hand-brake. The seats are in date (2026) Sparco Grid Q buckets with harnesses and correct mounts, the cage is bolted to the floor and welded so could be removed if necessary and there is a fire extinguisher fitted. Handling is sorted with coil-over suspension at the front and uprated shocks in the rear with a brand new set of performance wheels fitted with new tyres.The car has been built with the flexibility to be used for competition, however, interested parties will need to check that the car and safety equipment comply with the regulations specific to the intended Series or Championship.It's accompanied by a history file which contains a wealth of receipts for parts, the original VIN-tag, current V5C registration paperwork ready for export or transfer and various other items of correspondence from over the years.Finished in Signal Green with Gold Minilites and an original X-Pack, this eye-catching Escort was built as a 'Fast Road' car that would be exciting to drive to local classic car shows and race meetings, with the option to perhaps compete in the future. The engine is powerful in standard format and easily tuneable, safety features could be updated if necessary and then comply with series regulations. Our vendor is now focused on other projects so this is a good opportunity to own a head-turning, topical Escort offered at a very realistic price point.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORT 1600 SPORTYear: 1980Chassis Number: BBATAC838850Registration Number: XWP 355WTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 50 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

One of 62 Park Ward-bodied right-hand drive Drophead Coupés from long-term ownership.Introduced in late 1959, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 appeared externally unchanged from their Silver Cloud and S-Type predecessors, although their performance was considerably enhanced by the arrival of the new 6,230cc aluminium-alloy V8 engine. There were few significant changes to the running gear, although power-assisted steering was now standard and the manual gearbox had been dropped, Rolls-Royce's own 4-speed automatic transmission being the sole offering. The Continental version of the Bentley remained, as ever, exclusively a coachbuilt car. The firms of H J Mulliner, Park Ward and James Young all offered bodies on the Continental S2 chassis, which differed from the standard version by virtue of its four-leading-shoe front brakes, shorter radiator and, in later cars, higher gearing. James Young would soon cease coachbuilding, leaving only Rolls-Royce-owned Mulliner and Park Ward to carry on a noble tradition, with Park Ward building the S2 Continental Drophead Coupés and Mulliner the saloons.The history file documents lots of lavished attention on this venerable Bentley in later years, however its very early history is, as yet, unknown. In the file, there is an early MOT Certificate from April 1978, and many invoices addressed to a Mr Warriner of Kent by James Young of Bromley in Kent. Subsequently, it would appear the car’s owner relocated, as there is an invoice for an almost entire strip down by a garage in Newtown, Powys dated 1980 but nothing more until 1984, when the photographic file shows it in a stripped condition located in Shropshire, presumably lost to the sands of time or hiding in a barn somewhere.Fortunately, it was discovered by its next owner, Stewart John, around this time. He was the Director of Engineering for the Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airlines and was on holiday in the UK with one eye open for a project and this S2 was certainly that. The Bentley was duly acquired and exported on 11th September 1984, bearing the plate 26 HYW, and there are a number of photographs in the file showing the car being loaded here and unloaded in Hong Kong. Additionally, within the file are lots of supporting invoices showing the acquisition of parts and materials, flywheels, hood parts, hooding, West German Leather etc., all sent to an address in the city district of HK. Associated Engineering Limited were tasked with carrying out a full restoration and they worked on the car over a period of 18 months during 1985 and 1986, supported by correspondence and invoices in the file. The results were pretty impressive, and there is evidence that when it was completed, it won the Concours d’Elegance at one of HK’s major classic car shows.On a separate note, there is a letter to the Department of Transport by Mr John, asking that the registration of this car and another in his ownership, have their numbers retained on the basis that he intends to return both cars to the UK at some point in the future.At this point in the story, 26 HWY was acquired by our late vendor, who lived in Hong Kong in December 1993, at a price of £36,500, with its insured value at the time being $400,000 HK. It had been seven years since the restoration so he lavished some time and money on the car during its last eighteen months in Hong Kong, before returning, via Australia, with the Bentley to the UK in October 1995. Since being back here, the car has been attended to by recognised Rolls and Bentley specialists, with many invoices showing standard MOT and service work as well as recent expenditure on minor cosmetic paintwork, re-Connollised leather and minor detailing at a cost of over £12,000 in 2017 and 2018. Indeed, the MOT history shows the car having been tested every year since 2006 until its most recent expiry in 2021, with the mileage increasing by only a few miles each time.Ready for a sympathetic recommissioning, we believe that 26 HWY has been parked for around two years in recent times and, whilst it has had a new battery fitted and starts first time, it would seem sensible that a new owner would have the car properly inspected and prepared ready for the summer, when in its distinctive hue and with its glamorous, globe-trotting back-story, it will undoubtedly be welcomed at many garden parties, gatherings, club events and more.As one of very few Convertibles on the market currently and with many standard Coupés available at well over £100,000, our vendor has rightly chosen to bring this remarkable car to the market at auction to allow the world to decide just how special this car is.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: S2 CONTINENTALYear: 1961Chassis Number: BC25CZRegistration Number: 26 HYWTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: P3961Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

A rare and genuine 131 Abarth Rally Stradale in outstanding original condition throughout.Apart from the quirkiness possessed by all-Italian cars, it wouldn’t be unkind to describe the standard Fiat 131 as just another unremarkable family saloon, however, Fiat’s decision in 1975 to contest the Group 4 Rally Championship using the 131 and invite input from Abarth and Bertone was a game-changer. The company’s involvement in international Rallying brought untold publicity and success in the form of the 1977, 1978 and 1980 FIA World Rally Constructor’s titles, as well as the World Rally Drivers Championships in 1978 and 1980. Much to the delight of enthusiasts, it also brought 400 “Stradale” road-going versions, built to satisfy FIA Group 4 homologation requirements, on to the market.The alterations required to turn a bland saloon into an all-surface competition machine were significant and began with the chassis itself. Abarth engineers removed the rigid rear axle and replaced it with a fully independent MacPherson strut setup. They also developed a 2.0-litre twin-cam, in-line four-cylinder engine with a lightweight alloy 16-valve head, which sent power to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox. The engine in the Stradale version breathed through a Weber double-barrel carburettor and produced a claimed 140bhp (single Weber 34ADF carburettor). Meanwhile, Bertone developed special bodywork, fitting a fibreglass bonnet and aluminium doors to reduce weight and adding wheel arches to accommodate larger 15'' Cromodoras and tyres, air intakes for cooling and spoilers for additional downforce. The results were spectacular, a cohesive design that turned the two-door shopping car into a veritable 1970s road-rocket.The car on offer here is indeed one of those 400 Fiat 131 Homologation Specials and remains in outstanding original condition throughout. It was purchased by our vendor some years ago and has formed part of his private Collection ever since with minimal use during his ownership. Apparently it was found in Italy in 2005 showing a recorded mileage at that time of circa 11,000km and was secured through a French contact. At the time of delivery it was noted that mechanically the engine was in need of a little care and attention, probably due to the intake and lack of air filters, and so the decision was taken, for peace of mind, to undertake a complete rebuild to ensure that everything was as it should be. The rebuild was completed using all the correct parts including genuine Abarth pistons, however, the twin IDF Webers, that we understand were fitted from new as a factory option, were retained. Despite having had little use in recent years, we are told the little Fiat is superb mechanically and the whole car presents with an intoxicating air of originality throughout.This is a rare, genuine 131 Abarth that remains unmolested, recently serviced, including a replacement cambelt, and is ready to be enjoyed once again as intended, either out on the open road or forming part of any serious Fiat collection.SpecificationMake: FIATModel: 131 ABARTH RALLY STRADALEYear: 1976Chassis Number: 2049112Registration Number: TKZ 4319Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 12181 KMMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

A rarely discovered and refreshingly original F2 - Magna featuring a spritely six-cylinder engine, sporting short chassis and pretty two-seater bodywork. Believed to be one of 14 remaining from the 41 F2s originally manufactured.The F-Type Magna range was only produced between 1931 and 1932 and was created to fill the evident gap that existed between the very affordable M-Type Midget and the more expensive 18/80 range of cars. It was effectively a six-cylinder, longer wheelbase version of the four-cylinder D-Type launched at the same time, and featured a newly designed, riveted steel chassis with sliding trunnion suspension, underslung rear axle and centre-lock wire wheels. Though supposedly new, the engine was in fact an extended version of the Wolseley Hornet unit, but equipped with dummy side covers in order to appear to be a fresh design. Its power output was 37.2bhp fed to the rear wheels through a straight-cut ENV gearbox. With the top down the two-seat F2 was capable of 72mph-plus, rather impressive for the period.Offered for auction at Race Retro is this beautiful F-Type Magna, Chassis #F1446, first registered in the UK in 1932. Fresh to market for the first time in 35 years, ‘NJ 447’ is only available as part of a deceased estate and once formed part of an eclectic collection of landmark classics from around the world.The late owner, a gentleman and successful businessman, travelled the world for both work and pleasure and, as a lifelong motoring enthusiast, would often discover an interesting motorcar and add it to the Collection. This F2 was discovered on the South Coast of England and is understood to have been purchased directly from the original lady owner back in the late 1980s. Today, this lovely example appears to retain many original features with stamped parts matching the chassis number on the chassis rails and numbers on the panels including the bonnet hinge and the engine number, which appears to match the number on the chassis plate.On test, the engine fired into life on-the-button and sounded good, the steering was pin-sharp, selecting a gear was like loading a Winchester rifle and the brakes worked relatively well. The body appears solid and the interior presents nicely. The MG is accompanied by an interesting history file which includes the V5C ready for a change of keeper.The late owner’s family have fond memories of learning to drive in this fabulous pre-war classic British sports car and, although it has been used sparingly over recent years, it's always been well maintained. Opportunities to own an F2 rarely present themselves as very few remain, this example is understood to be one of only 14 six-cylinder two-seaters from the 41 originally built.A lovely and refreshingly original example offering access to many VSCC events, a handsome pre-war sports car that would once again make an excellent addition to another collection of landmark classics.SpecificationMake: MGModel: F2 MAGNAYear: 1932Chassis Number: F1446Registration Number: NJ 477Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 857 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

A well presented example of the revered E30 325 Sport with just over 44,000 miles from new.Compact rear-wheel drive saloons were in short supply in the 1980s and consequently, BMW's E30 3-Series quickly stood out as something special, being lightweight, refined, and offering unparalleled driving pleasure. The range-topping M3 is now rightly one of the most sought-after sports cars of the last 30 years and can command in excess of £100,000.With the success of the M3, BMW capitalised on the demand for additional sporting E30s and in 1986 introduced the '325i Sport', a two-door only model with numerous 'M-Tech' upgrades from BMW's Motorsport Division. These included an M-Technic body-kit and boot spoiler, Anthracite headlining (unique to the 325i Sport), a limited-slip differential, M-Technic suspension (15mm lower springs and Boge M-Technic shock absorbers) and a 5-speed ZF close-ratio gearbox. The car is powered by the legendary M20 2,494cc straight-six generating 171bhp and 164lb/ft of torque, good for 132mph and a 0-62mph time of 9.9 seconds, decently quick certainly, but it is really the whole driving experience that impresses so much.This smart example is a 1990 BMW E30 325i Sport, UK, right-hand drive car supplied by Williams BMW of Manchester in Diamond Black metallic with a black leather interior and was first registered on 1st January 1990. It was purchased just over 13 years ago by our vendor and was treated to a light paint refresh at that time. The car has been enjoyed by two former registered keepers, however, the current UK V5C shows 'no former registered keepers' and 'previously registered overseas'. Our vendor lives in Northern Ireland and an anomaly in the DVLA system chooses to regard Northern Ireland as a foreign country even though cars from that region are registered and taxed by Swansea just like any UK-registered car. For clarity, this super low-mileage 325i is a full UK-car with three keepers in total.The odometer currently indicates 44,115 miles, supported by the stamped service booklet, and the MOT is valid until November 2023. Notes from our vendor mention the fact that there is only one key. Additionally there are two tiny holes in the interior where a phone used to be, but is otherwise excellent, and the only difference from standard is a the addition of a Powerflow stainless-steel rear silencer. In addition to the service booklet, it's supplied with the Owners Manual in the original BMW wallet as well as its original number plates. This is a lovely example of a model that just seems to go from strength to strength in the market and, in this case, seems very sensibly guided.  SpecificationMake: BMWModel: 325I SPORTYear: 1990Chassis Number: WBAAA12060AE53506Registration Number: G78 NVUTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 23384644Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 44115 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

Lovely early four-cylinder 912 in topical Slate Grey with just over 30,000 miles.Essentially a 911 fitted with the well-established 1,600cc 356-type flat-four, the 912 was a very capable modern sports car in period, but was importantly more affordable, selling at near-356 prices. The 912 produced 90bhp, some 40 horsepower less than the 911's six-cylinder engine, but this deficit was offset by significantly reduced weight, resulting in a better-balanced car with greatly improved road manners and better economy, the combination of the four-cylinder engine and the 'slippery' 911 shape offering over 30mpg. This new model had all the looks and style of the 911 whilst sharing its gearbox, monocoque steel chassis, independent front torsion bar, trailing arm rear suspension and all-round disc brakes. Despite being down on power, the agile 912 had a respectable top speed of 119mph, while the UK list price of £2,467 undercut the 911 by around 16%. A little over 30,000 examples were produced at Karmann's works (Porsche's factory was fully occupied with the 911) between 1965 and 1968, and today the 912 is a relative rarity when compared with its better-known sibling. In 2018, this smart left-hand drive 1968 Porsche 912 was imported from California where it had been enjoyed by just one owner from new and UK-registered when it arrived. In September 2021, it was purchased by our vendor to use as his daily driver and performed very well, however, he had always had a hankering for a Slate Grey 911 and so the decision was taken to have the car stripped back to bare metal and professionally repainted.Despite the fact that Steve McQueen's 1971 film 'Le Mans' is full of drama, disaster and despair, it's most commonly remembered for the opening sequence with McQueen quietly making his way through Northern France in his 1970 'D' Series 911 S. The Slate Grey car looks entirely at home on a misty early morning as the Porsche gently negotiates the sweeping, tree-lined curves of the D35 between Brulon and Cheville with no soundtrack apart from a little Michael Legrand flute music and an occasional 'gruffle' from the flat-six and, with the benefit of nostalgia, Slate Grey is now the ‘coolest’ colour for early 911/912s.Although the car had covered less than 30,000 miles, our vendor planned to continue using the Porsche on a regular basis so a precautionary engine rebuild was commissioned which turned out to be relatively inexpensive as it’s a four-cylinder and was in reasonable health. The original five-dial dashboard and the black leatherette interior were still in good condition so were left alone. It’s supplied with a small history file with invoices from the recent refresh and the odometer currently reads 30,306 miles.In gleaming McQueen colours and sitting on a set of correct five-blade Fuchs alloys, this is a very good-looking car and we encourage your close inspection.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 912Year: 1968Chassis Number: 12804906Registration Number: FMA 726FTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 30306 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Fully restored, discerningly upgraded, and routinely serviced; a bespoke Mk2 for fast-road driving and touring.The car presented here is a 1962 Jaguar Mk2 3.8-litre, originally delivered to Stockholm, Sweden. The car remained in Sweden and eventually found its way to the workshop of well-regarded Swedish Jaguar specialist, Bertil Backstrom, famed for his restorations and bespoke commissions of Jaguar cars. Back in 2008, our long-time classic car enthusiast vendor was on a road-trip which took him through this particular Swedish town when he noticed numerous classic cars, prompting him to make enquiries and follow the throng. He made the acquaintance of Bertil and was highly impressed with his work and approach to getting the best out of 1960s Jaguars. Thus, our vendor commissioned this car exactingly – benefitting from a full ground-up restoration, a completely rebuilt ‘hot’ 3.8-litre engine, a modern 5-speed Getrag gearbox (from M&C Wilkinson Ltd.), Coopercraft brakes (from David Manners), rear axle and suspension (from Vicarage), race-quality KONI dampers (from David Manners), and PAS (from M&C Wilkinson Ltd.) etc. There are lots of photographs of its restoration, a JDHT CoA and a large history file documenting its upkeep and maintenance since 2008.Our vendor has really enjoyed this car, registering it in the UK, and using it between homes in London and Scotland, jaunts through Europe and on numerous rally events. He has covered some 7,500 miles in it, keeping a logbook of mileage and servicing, saying “It's a comfortable car, really quite quick and stable, an absolute joy to drive”. The car has always been garage-stored and maintained by Jaguar specialist Marcus Barclay, ensuring it was always ‘match fit’ and ready for use. Our fastidious vendor is very particular about his small collection of cars - one very special Mercedes-Benz example he inherited from his father and has driven it around the world - a point made to emphasise that the commissioning and ownership of this Mk2 has been of the highest order, by a knowledgeable and dedicated owner, and these qualities are reflected in the car.This is a classic car that is not claiming to be original but simply applies the classic car experience to modern driving/usage – a ‘best-of-both-worlds’ scenario. It has all the enhancements that build on the inherent Mk2 3.8 qualities, just making it faster, more reliable, more comfortable, safer and able to tour with ease. A great opportunity to acquire a very competent classic Jaguar.SpecificationMake: JAGUARModel: MK2 3.8-LITRE SALOONYear: 1962Chassis Number: 220733BWRegistration Number: 217 XUPTransmission: ManualEngine Number: LC6531-8 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: TanClick here for more details and images

An older restored Lotus Cortina from long-term ownership.In 1961, Colin Chapman was commissioned by Harry Mundy to design a twin-cam version of the Ford Kent engine and its first appearance was at the Nürburgring in a Lotus 23 driven by Jim Clark. Soon after, the engine appeared in the Lotus Elan. During the engine's development, Walter Hayes at Ford asked Colin Chapman to fit the twin-cam into 1,000 Ford saloons for Group 2 racing homologation. Chapman accepted the contract and the type 28, or Lotus Cortina as it became known, was born. Whilst Ford supplied the two-door body shells and took care of the marketing, Lotus engineered the mechanical and cosmetic changes which included the 1,558cc engine along with the Elan's close-ratio gearbox, front quarter bumpers and Lotus badges. They also made changes to the interior with a new centre console to accommodate the revised gear lever position, different seats and a later styled dashboard that incorporated a tachometer, odometer, oil pressure, water temperature and fuel gauges. A wood-rimmed steering wheel was the finishing touch.On offer from long term ownership, which is always a good sign, ECL 82D has been with its current keeper since 2008 and with eight previous owners since 1966. The car underwent a full refurbishment around 2006 and still looks fresh today. Our vendor has added electronic ignition and an alternator as opposed to the old dynamo but, cleverly, its appearance is that of a dynamo (all the original parts are supplied with the car). The interior remains standard, however the original dash top has been recovered in leather. Our vendor is in the trade and consequently has maintained the car himself with all works logged using quality components and always 20/50 motor oil.The car is supplied with a small history file containing some previous MOTs etc. and some technical/mechanical data. Classically finished in Ermine White with Sherwood Green, this rather smart Lotus Cortina is guided very sensibly and represents an ideal opportunity to get behind the wheel of one of Chapman's finest.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: LOTUS CORTINAYear: 1966Chassis Number: BA74FP59933Registration Number: ECL 82DTransmission: ManualEngine Number: FP59933Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

1998 Landrover Discovery 3.9 litre V8 manual 5 door 4wd Very rare V8 manual 7 seat model  Registration: R860 DWO Chassis:  SALLJGMM7WA769171 Odometer: 83000 Transmission: Manual   MOT: May 2023 No Reserve   • Full book pack including service book   • Two sets of keys  • Twin electric sun roofs  • Full towing equipment    . Only 3 former keepers    • Current ownership 14 years  Outside  Finished in its original colour of red with alloy wheels which were fitted to the V8 and ES models   Paintwork presents well in all areas though there is some corrosion to the rear load space door, rear nearside quarter panel and both rear doors. The bumpers whilst without damage are slightly discoloured in certain areas. The wheels are in good order with matching General Graber tyres all round with plenty of tread. There is a rust hole on the inner rear offside wheel arch which is often the case with these cars. Inside  Cloth interior with twin electric sunroofs fitted. The seats, carpets and door cards and in good order though the headlining is sagging in the rear and there is a small tear just behind the driver’s seat. The dashboard does not have any cracks or sun damage. The gear lever gaiter is worn and discoloured. Mechanicals  The 3.9 litre V8 engine starts readily and settles down to a smooth idle. The Discovery gearbox is as it should be and the brakes pull the car up smartly and in a straight line.  History  There is a full book pack with the Landover which is stamped up until 2014. Information on file indicates that it last had an engine service on 25th June 2022 with various works carried out in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018.  There are a selection of MOT certificates dating back until the first one issued in 2001. Our Opinion An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a V8 manual discovery. Our car benefits from a history file that supports its modest mileage. Whilst highly useable, this is a vehicle that can be enjoyed whilst improved cosmetically when time and funds permit. 

1956 Mercedes Benz 300 Adenauer 3 litre automatic 4 door saloon Highly desirable right-hand drive and automatic variant   Registration: NFO 136 Chassis:1860166500258 Odometer: 71000 Transmission:  Automatic MOT: Exempt • Offered with a comprehensive history file and Mercedes handbook • Bills on file for circa £30,000 for restoration work over the past decade • Original specification interior  • Subject of a bare metal respray  • Highly desirable automatic variant   Guide £30,000-£35,000        Outside Finished in the period colour Black which suits the car very well. The bodywork is very good indeed and shows no signs of rust anywhere. The paintwork with is without fault throughout the car. The chrome is generally good on the bumpers and radiator though there is some pitting around the door chrome and window frames. The wheels and hub caps are good and the tyres have plenty of tread and are matching. Inside The original specification leather seats are in fair condition apart from a small 10mm tear on the passenger seat which could be repaired and some wear on the driver’s seat bolster and armrest. The headlining and carpets are without issue and are very good. The dashboard appears without damage apart form two small drill holes on the passenger side. The instrumentation is excellent as is the steering wheel. There is some damage to the near side rear seat side at the lower edge just above the carpet and the offside front door card has some damage at the front edge near the wing though it is not visible when the door is closed . There are luggage nets on the front seats. Mechanicals  The Mercedes starts readily and the engine is like a turbine in its operation. The starting procedure must be unique in that the gear selector lever is pushed foreword to engage the starter motor. The brakes and gearbox all appear to be as they should be and the suspension is supple. History There is a comprehensive history file with the car and most importantly the invoices from renowned restorer Stewart Walker engineers in 2014 amounting to circa £30,000 covering the restoration work.  Pleasingly we also have many photographs that detail the restoration work including the bare metal repaint. Our Opinion These cars we built to the very highest standards by skilled craftsmen at the Mercedes-Benz factory. They were fearsomely expensive and often used as Government vehicles or by Royalty. Our car is highly desirable being an automatic variant which suits these cars very well indeed. The 300 was delivered new to Kenya then imported into the UK around 1983 as evidenced by paperwork in the history file. These cars rarely come to the market and they offer the very highest quality motoring a relatively modest outlay.  

1971 Triumph Herald 13/60 1300cc Burlington kit car Kit car in the style of the 1930s Registration: DTF 122J Chassis: GE75667DL Odometer: 65577 Transmission:  Manual MOT: Exempt No Reserve . Supplied with tonneau cover . Matching Firestone tyres . Tax and MOT exempt Outside  The aluminium bodywork is finished in black paint and a vinyl covering which on the whole presents in reasonable condition with the exception of some surface rust on the wheel spats and some aluminium corrosion on the engine cover panels. The car sits on painted steel wire wheels, which would benefit from a blast and paint, with matching Firestone tyres all around including the rear mounted spare.  Inside  Two tone brown vinyl interior is in good condition as are the carpets and wooden rimmed steering wheel. There is also a tonneau cover which is the cars only form of protection from the weather.   Mechanicals This home built kit car is based on a Triumph herald donor which includes the visible independent front suspension, twin SU carbereted 1300cc 4 cylinder engine, 4 speed gearbox and disc brakes to the front wheels. The engine runs well although the starter motor seems a bit lazy so may benefit from a refresh although once running runs well and drives as can be expected.  History  The only history we have for the car is it’s old MOT's dating back to July 11th 2000 when the mileage was 55,735.   Our Opinion  This could be the bargain of the sale, offered without reserve, based on a car that spares are readily available, it's a great budget way into some fun classic motoring. 

1975 MG Midget 1491cc 2 door convertible New heritage body shell and subject of a total restoration  Registration: HEC 747N Chassis: GAN6157584G Odometer: 520 Transmission: Manual MOT:January 2024 Guide £5,000-£7,000  . Heritage shell fitted   . Converted to run on unleaded fuel with electronic ignition and additional electric fan  . Engine and gearbox reconditioned   . Stainless steel exhaust   . Photographic record of the restoration  . Comprehensive history file dating back until 1998  . Driver handbook and sales brochure   .Fitted with a wind deflector   . Restoration costs of in excess of £13,000 Outside The Midget was treated to a new BL heritage shell which shows absolutely no signs of corrosion anywhere. The paintwork is virtually faultless and the only issue we can find is a tiny dent ( 2mm)on the top of the nearside front wing which could easily be removed using a dent repair specialist. The chrome is excellent as are the rubber bumpers. The correct Rostyle wheels and in good order though the chrome wheel trims are showing some discolouration. The tyres are matching Michelins all round including the spare. The wheel tools are present and the hood is without damage. Inside  The interior is hard to fault with the seats, door cards, carpets and dashboard being without any issues. There is an aftermarket Panasonic radio fitted. Mechanicals  The Midget starts instantly and quickly warms and settles to a smooth idle. It runs and drives superbly. Brakes, suspension, steering and gearbox are without fault and we can only imagine that this is probably as close to driving a new car in 1975 as it gets. Sensibly upgrade to an unleaded cylinder head, additional on demand electric cooling fan and an electronic ignition.   History  Some cars have little, this one a lot dating right back until 1998 when the full restoration work was started. Rather than messing about with welding here and there, the then owner decided to opt for a full new BL heritage shell and built the car.around that. It is evident from the file that literally no area of the car was unattended to and it shows. Our Opinion This is a rare opportunity to acquire a totally sorted and correct Midget that literally wants for nothing. These cars are such fun to own and use. So easy to maintain, plentiful supply of parts and support of the amazing MG owners club. We think that this is probably the very best available anywhere on the market currently especially at this guide price.

1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 Litre 4 door salon Highly desirable 2.6 litre version of this increasingly popular model Registration: L495 UGC Chassis: WDB2010292G096006  Odometer: 114000 Transmission: Automatic  MOT: October 2023 No Reserve  • Electric sliding sunroof and electric windows front and rear  • Headlight wipers • Heat insulating glass • Increased capacity fuel tank • Luggage nets in back of front seats and folding rear armrest • Leather steering wheel and gearstick  • Heat insulating glass • Two keys  Outside  Finished in the original colour of signal red and in paint code 568. Fitted with Mercedes alloy wheels which are all in good order and wearing tyres with plenty of tread. The paintwork, whilst in fair order would benefit from a professional cut and polish to eradicate any imperfections of orange peeling and sinkage. An invoice on file shows it had remediation work to the paint in April 2022. On the upper side, there is no visible signs of rust and the only evidence being very minor surface under the rear offside wheel arch and front nearside arch. There is a small stone chip on the offside front wing near the base of the A-post. Inside The cloth interior in Mushroom code 065 is in excellent order and is without any damage to the seats, door cards or carpets. There are fact Mercedes factory fitted carpet over mats. The headlining is good and not sagging though there is a small hole in the sunroof cover which is barely visible  . The leather covered steering wheel shows signs of wear though it is fitted with an aftermarket cover. A Mercedes audio unit is present.  Mechanicals The Mercedes fires readily and quickly settles down to a steady idle. On the road it performs well with good brakes and suspension, smooth changes from the four-speed automatic gearbox and no undue noises. History  There is very little paperwork with our car. On file we have a V5c , current MOT certificate , original specification code sheet, an invoice for paintwork dated 2022 and a Haynes manual.   Our Opinion  These 190 models have long been undervalued and appreciated but this has now changed and they are recognised as a true classic. Our car is very rare that it has the 2.6 litre engine which is highly sought after. This is a good solid car that it ready to use and with some rectification to the paintwork using a buffing machine would grace any collection.

2013 BMW 1 Series NGTC British Touring Car Chassis: F21-2013-01 Outside Vinyl wrapped in the Kwik Fit livery, it’s in excellent order for a touring car.  Inside  Only the bare necessity's in here, a purposeful cabin built for the job in hand.  Mechanicals BMW turbocharged race engine built by NBE (Neil Brown Engines) to NGTC touring car spec with around 420 BHP. Xtrac 6 speed sequential gearbox with long circuit gear kit Xtrac LSD adjustable diff SPA fully adjustable inboard dampers Cosworth electronic systems The chassis is built with the NGTC subframes front and rear and comes with a high pressure jacking system.  AP racing brakes all around and currently sat on wet racing tyres The car starts runs and drives, although we haven't tested out on the road for obvious reasons  The car comes with a comprehensive spares package including laptop for programming and telematic downloads, high pressure jacking cylinders, set up hubs, double height car stands, wheel dollies, tracking equipment, numerous wheels and tyres, fuel bowser, front splitters, wheel gun etc etc as shown in the photographs.   History  Originally built and run by West Surrey Racing for the eBay motors BTCC team and campaigned by Nick Foster in 2013 and 14 it continued to be raced all the way up to and including the 2020 season. Some of the cars history includes being used by the works BMW team during the 2017 and 2018 season with its most successful years being 2015 through to 2018 when it notched up 6 race wins with Sam Tordoff and Rob Collard behind the wheel.   The car last campaigned in the 2020 BTCC by Carl Broadly before being purchased by Ciceley Racing in 2021 to be used as a training car for Adam Morgan and Tom Chilton when the team switched from the front wheel drive Mercedes A-Class to the rear wheel drive BMW’s. The car was then used by Cosworth in 2021 to test the new Hybrid running gear for the 2022 season and recently converted back to 2021 BTCC specification by Cicely. It was used as a static display by the BTCC last year hence the Kwik Fit livery. Our Opinion      This is a serious bit of kit that is available to buy for a fraction of its build cost which could be used as the ultimate track day car or would be eligible for a number of race series. Not for the faint hearted. 

1966 Ford F250 6400CC Pick Up Registration: GVU667D Chassis: F25YK808943 Odometer: 13565 Transmission: Manual MOT: Exempt  . Californian import   . Harley Davidson tribute   . Solid chassis and body work   . 4 on the floor manual transmission  . Power steering  . Servo assisted brakes Outside  Finished in gloss orange and matt black as a tribute to Harley Davidson the recent paintwork is in excellent order with no rust or blemishes. The chrome work all looks good as does the oak flooring in the load area which looks as though its never had anything in it. There are some badges missing from the wings and bonnet which the vendor says were stolen when he exhibited the truck at a local show. It has a modern rear step bumper fitted along with tow ball which again looks new. The truck rides on 20 inch alloy wheels with near new General Grabber A/T's all around.  Inside Up front there's a 3 seat vinyl and velour bench seat in maroon with seat belts for all 3 occupants the headlining is also maroon to match.   The exposed metal work of the interior and steering wheel is finished in the same orange as the exterior which along with a period push button stereo isn't as bad as it may sound on paper.  Mechanicals  The 6.4 litre V8 engine runs beautifully breathing through a Holley carb and what looks like recently fitted exhaust tailpipes. Looking under the bonnet its evident there's a few welcome additions including a new filter king fuel pressure regulator, power steering and servo assisted brakes. Driving the truck is quite an experience, the silky V8 engine pulls very well through the "4 on the floor" manual gearbox working seamlessly between ratios with the drum brakes performing surprisingly well when asking for a decrease in speed. The underside of the vehicle is in excellent condition as is usually the case with the Californian imports, if its to be used through the winter on UK roads some form of rust preventive coating would be advisable.  History Other than the V5C we have no other history with the car which was first registered in the UK in 2016 and has had 3 former owners. The vendor informs us that the engine was subject to a service in the summer of 2022.  Our Opinion  What an eye full this expertly finished truck is, if you want to get noticed then this is the one for you. With the desirable manual gearbox coupled to the powerful V8 engine, power steering and servo assisted brakes it would make a great usable truck either for work or pleasure.         

1967 Triumph TR4A 2135cc convertible Original right hand drive home market car with optional overdrive gearbox Registration: WUR739F Chassis: CTC784950 Odometer: 22126 Transmission: Manual MOT: Exempt  • One of the last 180 cars produced  • MOT certificates dating back until 1976  • Subject of a bare metal respray an overall restoration   • Kenlowe electric fan , oil cooler and electronic ignition   • Comprehensive history file  • Only 4 former keepers   • First owner kept the car for 42 years  Guide £24,000-£26,000  Outside The Triumph has been the subject of a professional bear metal respray in 2014 and present very well today. There is no evidence of corrosion anywhere on the car . The paintwork is of a high standard and all panels present very well . It is worth noting that there is a small area of paint crazing at the edge of the bonnet on the passenger side near the windscreen. The Chrome work is very good all over though the petrol filler cap is a little dull. The chrome wire wheels are excellent and the matching tyres have plenty of tread. The hood is without any issues as is the hood cover and there is a brand-new unopened tonneau cover in the boot. Inside The interior is in good order, the seats being correct for the car though there are two small tears on the driver’s seat and a small crack in the dashboard top roll on the passenger side. The wooden dashboard is very good as is the aftermarket Moto-Lita steering wheel. The carpets and door cards are in undamaged condition. The boot area is correctly trimmed and contains the spare wheel , jack and tools along with a fire extinguisher and foot pump. Mechanicals The engine fires from cold instantly and quickly settles down to a smooth idle. On a two mile test , the car performed very well with sharp brakes , precise steering , smooth gearchanges and firm suspension. The engine pulls very well and emits a lovely exhaust note. The TR benefits from an electric Kenlowe fan , oil cooler and an electronic ignition. History There is a comprehensive history file dating back until 1976 with bills and MOT certificates. It is always pleasing to handle a car that has been in long term ownership and this is exceptional being bought by Mr Woods of SW18 , London in 1967 who kept the car registered at the original address until he parted with it in 2009 . It is always reassuring when you can identify the scope of the works carried out during the restoration process and this file certainly does that in great detail. Our Opinion This is a truly delightful example of the highly desirable iteration of the venerable TR range, These IRS models are highly sought after and our example has been properly restored and being a original home market right hand drive car is the one to have. Long term ownership , professional and a documented restoration process ; this car really is one for the true enthusiast and collector , a very safe place to put your money and much more fun than some share certificates or and ISA.

1993 Rover Mini Mayfair 1275cc automatic 2 door saloon Only 2 former keepers and recent works completed to the value of circa £3000 Registration:  L862 KVO Chassis: SAXXNWADKBD073612 Odometer: 55,000 Transmission:  Automatic  MOT: This will have a fresh MOT upon collection  No Reserve   .Offered in original factory specification  . One ownership for 22 years and 10 years in storage 2006 to   . Correct Rover audio equipment   . Recent new head gasket, tyres, brakes, exhaust, water pump along with a comprehensive service   . Supplied with a selection of invoices, jack, wheel brace and spare wheel  Outside  Finished in the original colour of red with standard wheels and exterior trim.  The paintwork appears to be largely original though the bonnet is a slightly darker shade of red than the rest of the car. There is some light surface rust to both front wings around the seams and it has been touched in at some point. There are some light blisters on both doors and the rear offside quarter panel just above the sill line. The chrome work is without any issues and the overall appearance is one of an very original car. Inside  Standard factory cloth interior with correct Mayfair wooden dashboard that has no cracks or blemishes. The seats, carpets and headlining are without any damage and show very little signs of wear. There is however a very small mark on the driver’s door panel around the door handle area. Mechanicals The Mini starts readily on the key and the engine runs very sweetly. There is however a small blow on the manifold which will need correcting. On the road it performs well with the automatic gearbox changing up and down without issue. The brakes are very effective and there and no rattles or squeaks from the suspension units. History  The history file comprises of various invoices and receipts whilst in the current ownership since 2019. The bills on file amount to circa £3000 which cover works to the subframe, exhaust, tyres, engine and steering, the last works carried out in August 2022. Our Opinion A rare opportunity to acquire a low mileage Mini that remains largely as it left the factory. After the period of storage, it has been recommissioned and all the important works attended to. There is a real charm to any classic mini and this being one of the last models that was not fuel injected adds to the appeal. A great car for the classic shows or just to use and enjoy.

Gearbox Collectables - a boxed group (Chinese Production) comprising of a 1957 Chevy Belair, 1944 Deluxe Coupe, 1955 Chevy Belair, 1956 Ford Thunderbird along with a 1940 Deluxe Coupe. Contents all generally appear to be Good Plus to Excellent in generally Good outer window boxes. (5)

Vinyl - Jazz / Hard Bop - 18 albums by Tubby Hayes, including many original pressings and some limited re-issues, to include: Tubby Hayes Orchestra (original UK, Fontana, 6309 002) EX / EX, Jazz Date (original UK, Wing Records, WL 1088) VG+ / EX-, 100% Proof (original UK, Fontana, TL 5410) VG++ / EX, All Night Long (original UK Fontana, SFTL 591) VG+ / VG+ (stickers on labels), Tubby in New York (Wing Records), Tubby’s Groove (Jasmine Records), Live 1969 (Harlequin Records), For Members Only (Miles Music), What Is This Thing Called Love (Acrobat Music), The New York Sessions (CBS Records) 2 copies, Tubb’s Tours (Mole Jazz) 2 copies, Grits, Beans And Greens (Fontana Records) Still sealed and mint, Transatlantic Alliance (Jasmine Records), Tubby The Tenor (WaxTime), The Tubby Hayes Band (BBC Jazz For Moderns ) EX+ / EX+. Modes and Blues - 8th February 1964 (Gearbox Records) EX / EX

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Correctly restored and superbly presented, this early-1950s award-winning 500 has great provenance.The ‘ES2’ designation was always applied to Norton’s top-of-the-range overhead-valve singles This award-winning example was originally registered in 1951 and retains its original registration, LAD 920It features plunger rear suspension and 'Roadholder' telescopic front forksIn 1948 the engine received a major redesign, including an oil feed to the rocker box, stronger timing side crankcases and largely improved valve train1950 saw the introduction of the Laydown gearbox reducing travel on the gear leverFeatured in articles in Motor Cycle Sport in 1983 and 1986, and pictured being admired by the late Geoff Duke and Prince Michael of Kent, who actually rode this bike at a classic event and was apparently 'very complimentary'Acquired by its previous owner in 1982 and has been museum-stored since 2002Has formed part of a private collection in recent years and may not have been run during that time, therefore an element of recommissioning is to be expectedSpecificationMake: NORTONModel: ES2 500Year: 1951Registration Number: LAD 920Click here for more details and images

Road-going 490cc Norton Café Racer.Manx Nortons dominated circuit racing Worldwide from the late 1940s to the early 1960sThis road-going version is based on a 1959 Norton 'featherbed' frame, and is fitted with a brand new Patrick Walker-built 490cc engineAlso fitted is a road-spec Atlas gearbox and Grimeca TLS front brake drum12-volt electrics and fitted with a solenoid decompressorManx-style alloy fuel tank and alloy rims also fittedIn running order but may require some recommissioning before road useUK-registered on a V5CSide stand included but not fittedSpecificationMake: NORTONModel: MANX 30MYear: 1959Registration Number: GSJ 248Engine Number: 102837Click here for more details and images

An early example of one of the original 150 bikes produced by Colin Seeley as 'Phil Read Replicas'.Honda commissioned 400 CB750s to be built by Colin Seeley in 1978 as 'Phil Read Replicas' to celebrate Phil Read's TT victory at the Isle of Man in 1977 Based on the CB750F2 but fitted with GRP bodywork, handmade alloy tank, single seat, Cibié twin headlights, and a 4-into-1 exhaust systemFollowing a disagreement with Phil Read, the number of bikes built was reduced to 150, of which only approximately 50 original examples are known to still existThis example sports a fuel tap on the right-hand side of the tank (as opposed to the left) which makes it one of the first 15 built, however this is unconfirmed since no formal frame number records were ever keptPresented as a project bike that will require a full restoration, however it appears to have most of its original parts, including the correct scalloped bottom handmade aluminium tank, angled/upswept exhaust, front mounted ignition barrel and GRP bodyworkThe build spec includes telescopic front forks and swing-arm rear suspension with 5-way adjustable shock absorber, dual 10.8 inch front disc and single 11.6 inch rear disc, Com Star 5-spoke wheels, 5-speed gearbox, and four Keihin 28mm carburettorsOdometer shows 40,696 miles and the bike has a UK V5CSpecificationMake: HONDAModel: CB750F2Year: 1978Registration Number: GHG 68SEngine Number: B750 GE 100466SClick here for more details and images

An older restoration, this rare 4.88hp Model 501 will require full recommissioning.The 4.88hp Model 501 featured Enfield's own 488cc single-cylinder with an aluminium-alloy piston, stiffened crankcase and roller-bearing main and big-endsSturmey-Archer 3-speed gearbox (a 4-speed was a £2 option)This super example was restored by its owner in the late 1990sMuseum-stored from that dateWill require full recommissioning prior to use, but a very worthwhile, sound exampleSpecificationMake: ROYAL ENFIELDModel: MODEL 501Year: 1929Registration Number: SV 7493Click here for more details and images

Third-generation Pitbull from 2008. Stunningly presented it may be - but it's still a wild dog at heart.Big Dog Motorcycles have become one of the leading manufacturers in high-performance cruisers since they began in 1994, offering 'production-customs' which are highly respected and demanded around the worldThis 2008 third-generation 'Pitbull' is based on a 1,917cc, S&S V-Twin with a Baker 6-speed gearbox, offering the option of a comfortable and smooth cruising RPM alongside plenty of bottom end torqueBillet aluminium parts throughout the build include rear sprocket, mudguard supports, number plate mount, callipers and various other parts. It's obvious that 'off the shelf' clearly was not an option in the design process. Custom cut forged-aluminium wheels provide extra strength and performance, with the rear being an enormous 10" x 20" in sizeClosely contoured panel lines extenuate the bike's stance, whilst deep gloss Burnt Copper paintwork with orange flame accents add the finishing touchThree-in-one rear lights, Auto Meter gauge with gear indicator, low-profile buttons, analogue speedometer and a tachometer built inLow-profile saddle on sprung base as well as the added option of a pillion seat which sits nicely to the rear mudguard on rubber sucker-cups (with a sissy bar that attaches through the billet supports)Offered with its original embossed fork bag and a spare fuel tank if the new owner wanted the option of an even more personalised lookOdometer currently reading 3,685 miles. Very good overall condition and runs/rides as it shouldThis 2008, third-generation Pitbull certainly cuts a more stylish figure than its ancestors, however it's still a wild dog at heart and aimed at a particular hard-bitten breed of riderSpecificationMake: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLESModel: PITBULLYear: 2008Registration Number: OW57 TRXEngine Number: JE00665X Click here for more details and images

Unrestored and original Peugeot S57 Scooter.Peugeot was the last of the three major French manufacturers to launch into scooters with its S55 at the end of 1953Lots of styling cues from their car range, particularly the 2031955 saw the arrival of the S57 with the new handlebar gear changeAir-cooled 123cc two-stroke single-cylinder offering 4.6bhp, 3-speed gearbox, drum brakesThis 1956 S57 is presented in unrestored and mostly original conditionNot UK-registered but complete with French paperworkIn running order. A great restoration project or to use as isSpecificationMake: PEUGEOTModel: S57 SCOOTERYear: 1956Registration Number: UNREGISTEREDEngine Number: 116050Click here for more details and images

Yamaha R6 motorcycle. 2000. 599cc. Frame No. JYARJ03100023141Engine No. J502E0029405Runs and rides, has had new gearbox seals, low mileage, good condition. MOT until 22/9/23.Reg. X461 CNY. V5 and keys.