1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster Transmission: manualMileage:103199The Jaguar E-Type was ten years old and in need of a new lease of life. History repeated itself when Jaguar debuted its robust V12 engine in a sportscar instead of the saloon for which it was designed. Despite its sportscar heritage, Jaguar depended on saloon vehicles for its survival and had developed the twelve-cylinder engine to power them with sufficient torque and refinement. Larger and softer in nature and with weight redistributed 53/47, the Series III had lost the wilds of its youth but gained the long-legged touring profile to which it was arguably better suited. Robert Bell in Motor was quoted as saying at the time that 'all we expected to try was a new engine, but what in fact we drove was a new car. Not a yowling, aggressive Ferrari-like machine with which, perhaps, most people associate a V12 engine, but a very smooth, quiet and refined grand touring sports car'.Originally supplied by British Leyland, New York, in April 1974 where it had two owners before being returned to the UK in 1997 when it was converted to right hand drive. This automatic example of the Series III E-Type roadster is presented with gleaming red paintwork and black trim. Boasting a pampered garaged life over the past 26 years, since its sale in 1997 the car has had just one previous owner and in 2011 completed a full body restoration including new or refurbished chrome.The engine was rebuilt alongside the brakes and suspension, a new radiator and cooling system was added, and carburettors rebuilt, all to full UK specification including yellow indicators, no side wing lights and correct chrome over-riders. New carpet adorns the interior, including the boot trim and the seat covers and roof were replaced in 1997 with little over 5,000 miles covered since. All five wheels have recently been refurbished by Tudor Wheels and shod in new Dunlop Sport tyres.This matching numbers example boasts original features including original side sill weld spots, all original glass, original build stickers and identity plaque coupled to original spare wheel sound proofing. Supplied with a huge history file including a Heritage Certificate and nearly £30,000 of receipts including a recent service at a classic Jaguar specialist which included a new exhaust system, radiator and carburettor tune. The perfect combination of drivability and E-Type styling, this Series III is begging to be driven and enjoyed all while prices for Series III E-Types are on the rise.Â
We found 216995 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 216995 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
216995 item(s)/page
A Victorian walnut framed chaise longue, circa 1860-70, the serpentine crest rail and back rest upholstered in deep buttoned grey velvet, over stuffed and sprung seat and birds eye figured apron, scroll and floral carved terminals leading to scrolled cabriole front supports, moving on brass castors, H98cm, L206cm, D92cm
A set of six (4+2) oak Derbyshire chairs of 17th century design, each with shaped, scrolled and floral carved double rail back over panel seat, raised on bobbin turned and block supports united by stretchers, pegged construction. H111cm, W59cm, D56cm (together with another similar chair) (7)
Arts and Crafts Voysey style light oak breakfast suite, the table with rectangular top and rounded ends, pierced heart end panels, on chamfered square section legs joined by a rectangular stretcher, 72 x 121.5 x 71cm overall; 4 chairs, each with a rush drop in seat; and a coffee table (bench seat), 40.5 x 145 x 40.5cm, (by Charlie Roe, Bournemouth, purchased on 10/06/96 at a cost of £2880, with receipt and associated literature), (all with varying degrees of water/heat damage). (6)
All proceeds will be donated to the Sporting Bears Motor Club Charity.As part of a new Motoring TV Series on DAVE, this chair was commissioned by the Sporting Bears Motor Club and will be featured as the centrepiece for an episode of the show to be aired later this yearThe Bears are a group of classic and sports car enthusiasts who raise over £200,000 for children's charities each yearCreated by the show’s chief designer/mechanic, Derek Drinkwater, its design follows that of Ron Arad’s well-known Rover P5 chair and comprises an early Ford Thunderbird seat atop a powder-coated tubular steel frame and legsThe combination of Burgundy leather and the Gunmetal Grey frame results in a standout piece of furniture100% of this chair’s hammer price will go to the children’s charities supported by Sporting Bears Motor Club. For this lot, Silverstone Auctions have waived our fees to ensure that every penny goes directly to charityClick here for more details and images
Very rare in the UK, this LHD Maverick Grabber has been superbly prepared for fast road or circuit/hill climb use complete with a new, ten-year Motorsport UK Vehicle Passport.The Ford Maverick was introduced in mid-1969, exactly five years to the day after the original Mustang appeared. Basically an economy 'Sports Coupe', it was built on the Falcon chassis and used the Falcon’s 170ci straight-six engine. It was advertised at 22mpg, weighed 2,411lbs, sold for $1,995 and, in the first partial year, 127,833 found homes. The Maverick gained a four-door sibling in 1971 and a sporty “Grabber” version with a 210bhp, 302-ci V8 was introduced.Dating from 1971, this example is indeed an original Grabber and we understand it was converted into a competition car prior to our vendor’s purchase around six years ago. Apparently the car took part in a couple of events with the Classic Touring Car Racing Club but was then sold. The next owner, an engineer, fitted it with a 289ci V8 in a hot but not ‘full-race’ state of tune, plus a Ford ‘Top-loader’ gearbox, however moved to Australia without using the car. The Grabber’s following owner spent considerable sums on a new LSD, a gearbox rebuild, safety equipment, tyres, mechanical improvements, bodywork, paint and much more but he too never actually raced the car. In our vendor's care, the car has continued to be fettled but it’s been kept road-legal and has covered around 100 miles or so in the years that he’s owned it.It’s been dyno’d at 312bhp which means there’s room for further tuning of the V8 but it’s lighter than a comparable Mustang or Camaro and, with good brakes (discs all round), a high-ratio steering box, an anti-dive suspension kit and a heavy-duty rear anti-roll bar, it could be made extremely competitive even at the current output. All the panels are steel, so if you fancied further weight saving, GRP wings, doors, bonnet and boot are available in the USA.The Maverick presents very well in Ford Diamond White with the obligatory Guardsman Blue Daytona stripes and has had no track use since the re-paint and generally appears very smart. The satin-black rear panel and spoiler offer a period ‘racer’ look and the car sits on new 15'', American Racing wheels currently shod with 225/50 Toyo Proxes R888 tyres. It’s been fitted with new Wilwood brake calipers, front and rear, with new vented discs on the front, vented discs to the rear and a brake balance bar.The interior is fully stripped for competition and fitted with an OMP race seat and a TRS full harness. The cage is described as a ‘fully-welded roll-cage to FIA specification’ and features door bracing bars, two overhead hoops across the car and triangulated rear fixings to welded-on mounts in the rear quarters, plus extra cross-bracing behind the driver’s seat. The extinguisher is fixed to the floor behind the driver's seat and the activation toggle and battery cut-off are in easy reach of the driver’s right hand (it's left-hand drive). The old two-dial dash has been replaced with a more comprehensive set of instruments and the car has just been completely rewired to competition spec. The original pedals have been replaced by a proper, adjustable, floor-hinged pedal box, the steering column is braced by a rose-joint attached to a strut emerging from under the dash and the steering wheel is deep-dish with a suede covering. Fuelling is courtesy of a large race-spec rubber fuel cell, a Holley electric pump and some very sturdy braided fuel lines with anodised fittings.The engine bay is functional and purposeful, with lots of professional touches like the tiny spring used to keep the dipstick from working loose, the braided hoses to and from the oil cooler and the doubled-up throttle return springs. The 289ci V8 is topped by a large Holley four-barrel carb on a Weiand intake manifold and the sparks are controlled by an electronic ignition unit in the distributor. Three-inch downpipes meet three inch stainless pipes that head to a single silencer each side and on to those glorious side-exit exhausts offering a classic V8 'burble'.The car is supplied with a few bills dating back as far as 2012 and there are detailed invoices from a specialist in Dorset covering mechanical fettling and bodywork repairs to take care of minor rust problems, followed by a respray. There are also Dyno readouts supporting the power and torque claims (both over 300), a couple of older MOTs and instruction sheets for Comp Cams products, including their ‘High Energy & Hi Tech’ hydraulic lifters’. The V5C is in the vendor’s name and confirms that the car has been in the UK since 1989 and there are quite a few other receipts for minor mechanical and cosmetic bits - one or two much weightier ones from the Mustang Depot for the new differential. The fresh Motorsport-UK Vehicle Passport. No.45162 is valid until 21/12/2032 for Sprints/Hill-climb and Sports Libre.The Maverick was introduced in 1969 so pre-’66 Appendix 'K' events are not an option, but there are a number of championships that could be suitable, including the Classic Touring Car Racing Club’s Boss Blue Oval Saloon series, Bernie’s Sports Racing and V8s, the Classic Sports Car Club’s Swinging Sixties or Future Classics, amongst others.If you are keen to race a proper period American V8, then this well presented, professionally prepared, only one in the UK, Diamond White Grabber may well be the answer and, at this guide price, you’ll struggle to find a competitive Camaro or Mustang.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: MAVERICKYear: 1971Chassis Number: 1K93F151707Registration Number: KWE 980JTransmission: Manual Drive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDClick here for more details and images
A venerable MGA Racer that's been enjoyed on three Continents.The MGA's bodywork was based largely on that of a one-off MG TD, specially built by the MG factory at the request of racing privateer, George Phillips, for Le Mans in 1952. Later, a new chassis was designed enabling the driver to sit lower in the car with even cleaner bodywork and this was known as EX 175. This first prototype, in turn, was developed into EX182 and four of these were built for Le Mans in 1955 with the intention of entering the Production Class as they were, effectively, 'pre-production' MGAs. When the production date at Abingdon slipped a little, the three green cars (the other was red) were re-entered in the Prototype Class which provided a little latitude for further modifications. In the event, two cars finished in 12th and 17th proving the MGA's potential. The MGA has been raced extensively since its 1955 introduction and with considerable success, both in period, and in today's historic race series.According to the BMIHT Certified Copy of the Factory Record that accompanies this smart Mk1 Roadster featured here, it was originally a left-hand drive car that was shipped to the USA on 9th September 1960. Some years later, it found itself in Australia where it was converted into a right-hand drive race car and competed very successfully ‘down under’ for many years. The car still has its original Australian CAMS Historic Vehicle Log Book and other registration documents and still wears its New South Wales – Historic Vehicle plates.Subsequently imported into the UK in recent years, with import duties correctly paid but not road-registered, it was once again pressed into action as a race car and appropriately modified to become eligible for UK race series. The original 1600cc unit was less than competitive so it was replaced with a fresh Doug Smith-MG Motorsport 1850cc MGB unit with matching, 4-speed gearbox (full spec available). The MG does not currently have FIA/HTP papers but, we understand, is eligible to run in Equipe GTS, Pre-63 and Libre Race Series amongst others, or could be used for sprints or hill-climbs depending on your requirements. As with any competition car, it’s important to check the currency and validity of any safety equipment (roll-hoop, harness, seat, extinguisher etc.).With a long and illustrious career spanning different continents and multiple circuits, this topical little MG racer may only need a ‘spanner check’ before its first outing in 2023. SpecificationMake: MGModel: MGA ROADSTERYear: 1960Chassis Number: GHNL97919Registration Number: TBATransmission: ManualEngine Number: TBADrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 60054 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Rebuilt at over £40,000, this FIA Homologation-specification Anglia is the perfect entry-level historic racer with equally capable road performance.The hugely popular Anglia set a Ford of Britain production record in 1960, its maiden year of production, having built over 190,000 Anglias. Following on from this success, the Anglia became available in ‘Super’ specification in 1962, offering a higher level of equipment, the engine capacity increased to a longer-stroke 1,198cc and now fitted with the all-synchromesh, 4-speed gearbox from the Cortina. Additionally, there was more chrome, a luxury interior and a heater as standard with contrasting coloured side-stripe distinguishing the Super from its 997cc sibling. The engine was capable of being modified to produce much more power, and it became the motive power unit for various forms of motorsport including circuit racing and rallies alike. An Anglia was entered in the Monte Carlo Rally from 1960-1965 finishing consistently above its station, and today rally and racing Anglias are still an important and competitive part of the historic scene, and are homologated by the FIA at 997cc, 1198cc and 1340cc.Offered here is a fabulously prepared 1964 Ford Anglia 1200 Super, built to FIA 1175 Homologation specification but, despite having benefitted from a comprehensive re-build costing in excess of £40,000, the car has seen very little use and is ready to go.Originally used for rallying, this car has a long competitive history and has enjoyed plenty of success whilst in the hands of Patrice Wattine and others. It went on to race within the HSCC - Dunlop Thermex championships before a complete strip and rebuild began.The restoration was meticulous to say the least, and the bills verify the story and current condition. The shell was fully seam-welded with a stiffened and strengthened floor to facilitate the roll cage, with the whole car stripped to bare metal, its underside bead-blasted to remove all previous paint. Brand new, original specification Ford steel wings were purchased, new door shut panels were welded in to get the newly re-skinned doors to fit the body apertures correctly, and new rear panels were also fitted. The exterior, interior and underside were sprayed then baked. The doors with their new skins were then fitted with a brand new window kit and laminated windscreen.The car is fitted with a DAMICO 1,200cc engine built to strict FIA specification. It's currently limited to 7,500rpm for longevity and is capable of reaching more than 8,500rpm if required, but in its current state of tune produces in the region of 130bhp. It's mated to a close-ratio gearbox and racing clutch with new bearings and seals. All engine components are new and balanced, the block and head have been extensively worked on and the cam was specifically chosen to make the car easy to live with, and to provide a smooth power delivery without being too 'cammy'. To ensure long distance races such as the Spa 6-Hours are feasible, the car is fitted with a 12 gallon foam-filled fuel tank and, for track limitations, the current exhaust setup is a 105 decibel system designed and fitted by Alan Dent. The suspension was modified within FIA regulations and corner weighted by Alan Dent. New bearings, seals and flexible brake pipes were fitted and the entire braking system was replaced, along with new dampers all round and FIA compliant disc brakes to the front.The dashboard is as per the original car, with the addition of an electronic rev counter and an extra large oil warning light. An MSA/FIA compliant rain light is fitted, as is an electric fan and a fire extinguisher system. The racing seat is suitable for a HANS Device and is compliant with FIA/MSA regulations. Complete with its all-important HTP papers, this car offers the opportunity to take part in a diverse selection of race series such as FIA road rallies, historical events such as the U2TC Championships, Goodwood Revival, Spa 6-Hours and many more.Benefiting from being fully road-registered, this fantastic motor car is to be sold complete with a UK V5 logbook and a vast history file containing comprehensive details and photographs of its restoration. This versatile little Anglia is crying out not to be stuck in a garage in the Cotswolds with a doting custodian but should be back on the circuits with the HSCC, tarmac rallying, Prescott and Shelsley, or possibly even used as the most fun way to get between pubs on a Sunday afternoon. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ANGLIA 1200 SUPERYear: 1964Chassis Number: H26D067869Registration Number: BFW 651BTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 113E 602843Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlueClick here for more details and images
Race-winning, full-house, 740bhp Evolution 10 eligible for the CMMCS 'Super Saloons' Series.The Classic and Modern Motorsport Club (Southern), Modified/Super Saloon Series is open to a wide variety of cars which range downwards from some of the fastest saloons seen in national racing although the regulations are designed to prevent anyone enjoying a runaway advantage and drivers in all the classes have an equal opportunity of success. The 2023 series will be contested over 14 races at seven race meetings, where possible on just one day.The superbly presented Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X on offer here was indeed prepared for that Championship in 2022 with evident success having collected the silverware for two wins and a number of second places. It was built by our vendor with input from some of the best Evo companies in the UK with no expense spared. The engine was the responsibility of TDI (a renowned engine builders in Essex) and, we understand, generates somewhere in the region of 740bhp.The car’s spec runs to several pages but some of the most important aspects are listed here; (all brand new unless specified otherwise)Fully forged engine from Torque developments £13k (currently runs on race fuel), Simon Norris Precision 6062 full turbo kit £9k, Julian Godfrey triple fuel kit, Syvecs ECU £6k, Alcon billet race brakes £4k, DS UNO carbon race pads £900, Nitron suspension £4k (just been set-up), Lightweight wheels, White line struts F+R with castor kit, STM large intercooler, Extra-deep baffled alloy sump, CAE quick-shifter (with new connecting cables and bushes), OEM coil packs, Carbon race seat, Lightweight throughout with T45 cage £3K, 2022 electronic fire extinguisher, 2022 electronic ignition system.The car has only taken part in two races since the engine rebuild (one race on the new turbo) and always used Millers race oil which was changed after every race. Our vendor has retained all the invoices for the work carried out and they make interesting reading.Remarkably, the Evo is road-registered with a V5C, has a full service history and the current MOT is valid until 17th July 2023. We understand that the car is fully Motorsport UK and BRSCC compliant and, whilst being built to conform with CMMCS Modified/Super Saloon Series regs, it may well be eligible to race in other championships.We appreciate that a rather focused motor car like this is unlikely to be an ‘impulse purchase’ and consequently our consignor will be happy to answer any technical questions you may have. Naturally, the car is available for close inspection at Race Retro. SpecificationMake: MITSUBISHIModel: EVOLUTION XYear: 2009Chassis Number: CZ4A0006396Registration Number: AY09 BXVTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 4B11BS7428 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 48493 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
A perfect entry-level racer, built to extremely high standards without ever turning a wheel in anger and offered at No Reserve.First released in 1982, with the final car running off the production line in 1994, the BMW E30’s shape has aged undeniably well, with a seemingly universal appreciation of the design. As a race car the E30 in M3 guise has seen countless victories across the board in BTCC, DTM and rallying. With M3 prices soaring in recent years to over £50,000, with exceptional examples selling in excess of £100,000 for both race cars and their road-going counterparts, it seems more and more sensible to build a non-M3 variant into a track focussed car, to be owned, enjoyed and driven for a mere fraction of the cost of its glamorous sibling.Whilst some race cars are built on a shoestring, this 1989 320i sits on the other end of the spectrum and has been subject to a fabulous, no expense spared, ground-up build by Graves Motorsport. The cars wholesome beginnings stem from our vendor wanting something to race with his son, and for it to be ‘the best car on the grid’, and the E30 was the chosen candidate. The car was to be built to the specific regulations of the intended 2019 BMW Production Cup Championship, and logic dictated taking the car to Graves Motorsport as they have a great track record with overall wins in both this championship and others. However, upon the cars completion, COVID hit, and even though it was ready to race, circumstances had changed and it unfortunately never turned a wheel in anger on track and has simply seen a few shakedown miles on public roads.Originally a non-sunroof, 318i coupé, the car benefits from an engine upgrade to the 2-litre M20B20 with all belts and hoses changed upon installation, along with an uprated radiator. It's equipped with Gaz coil-over suspension, a Z3 short-shifter, Miltek exhaust system, poly-bushed suspension, Toyo Triple Eights all-round, welded-in cage, a Motordrive bucket seat and a plumbed-in fire extinguisher.Eligible for the Kumho BMW Championship and 750 Motor Club races amongst others, it would be great to see this E30 raced competitively or enjoyed as the perfect fast road/track day toy that you could happily drive to and from any circuit in full confidence. With the build cost in excess of £30,000, and offered at No Reserve, this fabulous looking E30 is ready and raring to go.SpecificationMake: BMWModel: E30 320I RACE CARYear: 1990Chassis Number: WBAAB22030EE55564Registration Number: H324 MEFTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 22384902Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: WhiteClick 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
An early, UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 10-valve car from 27-years long-term ownership and largely original.Audi's Quattro is a legend that re-wrote the form book in international Rallying, as well as causing rival manufacturers to rethink their offerings and was, quite literally, a trailblazer. The story began with Audi chassis engineer Jorg Bensinger, who spent a Finnish winter testing the Volkswagen Iltis - a 4-wheel drive West German military and forest service vehicle - and found it could outperform all other machines on snow, whatever their type or power output. He put the idea of a 4-wheel drive version of the Audi 80 Coupe to the company's hierarchy and, well, you know the rest. The resulting model was launched to great excitement at the 1980 Geneva Salon and then released to European customers later the same year, powered initially by the WR, 2,144cc in-line, five-cylinder, 10-valve SOHC unit with turbocharger and intercooler.The Quattro available here is finished in Alpine White with Brazil cloth trim and is on offer from long-term, 27-year ownership, spending most of that time either being cherished or in storage. With 1984 being the first year that right-hand drive cars were available in the UK, this particular example is naturally fitted with the early 2.1-litre, five-cylinder, 10-valve power unit and was optioned from new with ABS, heated front seats, electrically operated mirrors and windows, headlamp wash and the period-correct sunroof. The superb paintwork is believed to be largely original with only minor cosmetic refreshment and, internally, the drivers seat required minor attention and has been professionally retrimmed to bring it into line with the remainder of the interior. The engine has been thoroughly checked over with the head removed for pressure testing and seal replacement as required. Prior to being offered for sale, the Audi has recently been fully recommissioned after a period in dry storage including a full suspension and brake overhaul and a thorough check of all the electrical components which are all reported to be in good working order including the all important digital dashboard. It's accompanied by a photographic record of the recent refresh.These cars had a genuinely transformative influence on the dynamic parameters of modern road cars and this is an opportunity to take ownership of a largely original Audi Quattro, highly innovative in-period and increasingly desirable today.SpecificationMake: AUDIModel: QUATTRO 10VYear: 1984Chassis Number: WAUZZZ85ZEA901011Registration Number: B164 TFDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: WR005234Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 88057 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Brown FabricClick here for more details and images
Superbly presented, low ownership, just 15,623 miles and an interesting provenance.The very special Defender 110 County on offer here is a low mileage, 15,623 (at the time of cataloguing) , low owner example presenting in truly fantastic condition. Combined with the fact that this very car was specified and first used by the late HRH The Duke of Edinburgh makes this a unique opportunity.All the Duke’s Land Rovers were built to his individual spec and this is no exception. It's finished in Keswick Green with a black cloth interior, fitted with Land Rover seat covers and specified with heated seats, a/c, front and rear heated screens and alloy wheels (original spare unused).The car's current owner enjoys a significant private collection of special motor vehicles, all maintained and presented to an exceptional standard, as is evident when looking at this gleaming Defender which bares testimony to the care that has recently been lavished upon it. We understand that he purchased the car from the previous owner who is the son of our Late Queen's chauffeur.Accompanying the car is a good history file containing correspondence from George Hassall - Director, Royal and Diplomatic Affairs at Jaguar Land Rover to David Key, Head Chauffeur to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh which relates to its initial use by The Duke, along with its book pack, service book, MOTs and service receipts, etc. Whilst in the Duke’s possession, it's believed to have been assigned his personal registration, OXR 2.Quite simply, this Defender needs to be seen in person to really appreciate it and we encourage all interested parties to come and view it at Race Retro for themselves. Boasting an enviable combination of Royal provenance, an individual specification, low mileage and fantastic condition, this seems to tick all of the boxes for any serious collector of significant British vehicles.SpecificationMake: LAND ROVERModel: DEFENDERYear: 2010Chassis Number: SALLDHMS7AA789561Registration Number: AD59 ZHTTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 091124030239244DT Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 15623 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black Cloth Click here for more details and images
On offer from the Piddington Collection, formerly the property of Ron Hickman, the South African-born, Jersey-based automobile designer and inventor responsible for the original Elan, the +2 and the Europa but best known for creating the Black and Decker 'Workmate'.Ron Hickman grew up in Greytown in Natal province, South Africa and from an early age he was passionate about motor cars, carving models of them in wood and sketching them for their owners. On leaving school, he trained in law for six years in the Department of Justice but retained an ambition to style cars that could not be realised in South Africa. So in 1954, he borrowed £100 from his father and set off for London. He soon found a job with Ford in Dagenham as a clay modeller in the styling department and seven months later he became a stylist on the 105E Anglia.In 1956, Hickman, whose ambitions lay beyond styling 'worthy' saloons for Ford, 'bumped into' Lotus founder Colin Chapman at the Earls Court Motor Show. As we know, Chapman was a brilliantly gifted engineer whose early competition cars were enjoying success but he was in need of ingenious, energetic characters such as Ron to help get his ambitious new Elite road car into production. Brought in as a production engineer with Lotus in North London, Ron became a general manager and eventually a director, however, the Elite proved to be a false start. It was beautiful to look at and drive but too complicated to build and too frail in service to have the mass appeal Chapman was looking for. Something more practical was needed.The Elan, introduced in 1962, is arguably the finest of Chapman's road cars and it was Hickman, working alongside John Frayling, who got it into production. The car skilfully blended Grand Prix-inspired engineering finesse – ultra-stiff backbone chassis, all-independent suspension, disc brakes and a lusty twin overhead camshaft engine – with off-the-shelf components from the parts bins of the big manufacturers. This approach saved money and simplified production, the Elan's engine block was borrowed from the Ford Classic and the steering rack from the prosaic Triumph Herald; yet this tiny 1600cc two-seater was so light and perfectly balanced that it could accelerate as quickly as Jaguar's current E-Type.The Elan, with Hickman's light uni-mould glass-fibre body, brought the thrills of single-seat racing car handling to the road driver who could muster £1,200, or less if he built it from a kit. Its handling is still unsurpassed and the backbone chassis, conceived by Hickman as a temporary measure for developing the car's suspension, formed the basis of every subsequent Lotus of the classic era. As well as devising the car's famous vacuum-operated pop-up headlamps and its distinctive bumpers, Hickman is attributed with having come up with its name – by looking through the ‘E’ section of the dictionary.Ron left Lotus in 1967 to start his own design company and develop the 'Workmate'. Black & Decker eventually signed an exclusive manufacturing deal in 1972 for his Mark II version, with a lightweight foldable alloy frame so it could be stowed in the boot of a car, but by then Hickman had already sold 14,000 Workmates by mail order. Even with a comparatively low 3% royalty, Hickman soon joined the tax-exile bracket, moving in 1977 to Jersey, where he built a modernist villa with views of St Brelade's Bay and filled it with his own labour-saving gadgets. In 1994 he was honoured with an OBE.This gorgeous Lagoon Blue Sprint DHC, KXC 67F, was purchased directly by Ron on 27th November 1996 in its currently restored state from the restorer Neil Myers, shipped to Jersey, popped into Ron’s garage and only used occasionally. It must have felt rather special to open his garage doors and see two of his creations, the Elan and the Workmate side by side knowing that both had received worldwide acclaim.The car was purchased from the Hickman family by our vendor on the 9th March 2021 and, although it remained exactly as it was post-restoration, it was given a very light recommission by Neil Myers upon its return to the UK and prior to joining the Piddington Collection.In common with the other Elans on offer today, KXC 67F retains its original chassis, body and engine and naturally your inspection of this important Elan is welcomed.It's accompanied an original Elan tool kit, Certificate of Vehicle Provenance, spare keys, 2 copies of the Elan Sprint Owners Handbook, lots of photographs and acres of interesting correspondence, as you might expect from the man who designed the Elan. A goldmine for Lotus enthusiasts.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELAN SPRINT DROPHEAD COUPÉ 'RON HICKMAN'Year: 1971Chassis Number: 7108180446GRegistration Number: KXF 67KTransmission: ManualEngine Number: N24850Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 13774 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black VinylClick here for more details and images
On offer from the Piddington Collection. This rare 1966 Lotus Elan S3-SE was delivered to Peter Sellers’ Haymarket home on June 22 1966 and, when in London, was driven by him, with wife Britt Ekland in the passenger seat, until 1969.Colin Chapman proudly announced in the launch literature that "We wanted to build you a fun car", a brief he achieved with vigour thanks to the fact that his unequalled talent for vehicle set-up was never more prevalent than in the Elan's performance. Exciting paintwork colours were introduced such as Carnival Red, Pistachio Lime Green and the delectable Lotus Yellow and the Elan became the 'Darling' of the High Street in the mid-sixties. The Series 3 (S3) appeared in 1966 and featured a number of cosmetic and detail improvements over the earlier car and the Special Equipment (SE) model featured centre-lock wheels and electric windows.SAR 57D is a 1966 Elan S3-SE and was first registered in July of that year. It had been enjoyed by four owners and had an indicated mileage of 65,611 when it was offered by Silverstone Auctions in late 2015. The little white Elan was in reasonable condition, however, we suspected that the main interest in the car would have been its first owner, a certain Peter Sellers, and according to the V5, the car was delivered to him at 37 Panton St, Haymarket on 22nd June 1966.There may be a few people who have never heard of Peter Sellers - but it will only be a few. He was a legendary Actor and Comedian as well as being a talented Singer, Director and Photographer, who sadly passed away in 1980. In terms of acting and comedy, he is regarded as being in the top 50 in the world at both - ever. His body of work is too vast to list here but Dr Strangelove. The Pink Panther, Inspector Clouseau and The Goon show have all had an influence on British society.Girls played a major part in his life; he was married four times including Britt Ekland (64-68) and Lynne Frederick (77-80) and during the sixties and seventies was frequently seen in the company of the world's most beautiful women. Perhaps less known was his passion for cars, having owned dozens, and never missing a photo opportunity with his new companion, whether on four wheels or two legs which makes it strange that we can only locate one picture of him in this car, popping up from underneath the closed Tonneau cover and about to come out with some piece of wisdom in the voice of "Bluebottle" (ask your Dad).The lucky buyer in 2015 was indeed our vendor who purchased SAR 57D to join the Piddington Collection and it was immediately sent to Neil and Ken Myers for a full restoration to their “beyond Concours d’Elegance” standards. As is the case with all the other cars (apart from Ron Hickman’s), when the restoration was finished it was checked over and started but never driven and, also in common with the others, it retains its original chassis, body and engine.With zero miles since its superb restoration and over 60,000 miles from new, there is nothing to preclude using this 'almost new' S2 on a regular basis. Alternatively its next owner may choose to pop it into a private collection enjoying the Peter Sellers' provenance. However, we can't help but feel that a combination of the two might be best. The image of Sellers and Britt Ekland buzzing around Mayfair in the 'Swinging Sixties' in this little white Elan is too good not to be shared with friends at the pub on a sunny Sunday morning.It's accompanied by an original Elan tool kit, hundreds of pictures of the car in the build stage, a file of MOTs, invoices, tax and SORN correspondence, the original 'green' logbook with Peter Sellers signature (22/07/1966), lots of period magazines, newspaper features, etc. of Sellars and Britt Ekland, original photographs, car magazines, letters, multi-CD Greatest Comedy Cuts, The Pink Panther DVD collection, Book - The Life and Death of Peter Sellers by Roger Lewis and more. SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELAN S3Year: 1966Chassis Number: 455897Registration Number: SAR 57DTransmission: ManualEngine Number: LP6234LBADrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 65618 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black VinylClick here for more details and images
The S2 Type 25 from 2002 was the second 'Legacy Edition' based on the 2nd-generation Elise. This is Number 24 of 50.The Lotus Elise S2 Type 25 embodies the heritage that is Lotus' remarkable Formula 1 history. The original Type 25, the car that made Jim Clark a legend and established Lotus as a major force in Formula 1, broke both technological and innovative boundaries just as the Elise did 20 years ago.Turning away from the 'then standard' tubular spaceframe, Colin Chapman, inspired by the Elan chassis, created the first monocoque racing car by sketching the design on a napkin over lunch with Mike Costin (of Cosworth fame). Virtually built around Jim Clark, the car was secretly constructed in a small area of the then Lotus headquarters at Cheshunt, and made it's debut at the 1962 Dutch Grand Prix. The end of the season saw Lotus failing to win the championship by one point, a fantastic achievement by a radically new and different car, but the following season was to get even better with Clark and Lotus finishing the 1963 season with maximum points, securing both the Drivers and Constructors World Championships.The same aluminium chassis and GRP body panel principles that were used in the construction of the Type 25 race car were used in the development of the Elise, with the same principles of performance through light weight, low capacity and high output engines at the heart of it's engineering.The Elise Type 25, built to commemorate the revolutionary single-seater, mirrors its design, painted in Lotus Racing Green with twin metallic yellow stripes running front to back. Unique black Lotus-styled, six-spoke wheels complete the racing look from the exterior. Inside, echoing the original, the interior includes perforated Ruby Red leather seats, door panels and steering wheel centre. The heritage look is continued with red laurels embroidered onto the headrest of each seat and a Heritage Type 25 ID plate confirming it's limited-edition status as only 50 of these cars were produced for the UK market.This particular example, number 24 of the 50 produced for the UK market, is supplied with a full book pack, a signed Team Lotus poster, a Lotus Elise Type 25 model, the original order form and the two original keys. It was also specified from new with a stainless-steel exhaust system and a brushed aluminium handbrake sleeve, with both still being in place, as are the factory hard and soft tops, providing all round protection from the elements. With a complete service record from new, and care and attention in recent years from Bell & Colvill, this particular Type 25 has increasing desirability within Lotus circles and will surely continue to demand the respect that only a true driver’s car can provide.SpecificationMake: LOTUSModel: ELISE S2Year: 2002Chassis Number: SCCGA11182HC73069Registration Number: BD02 UZVTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 18K4FN06M524273Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 42952 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Red/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
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
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
Back to basics for purity of performance, this beautifully presented and spritely little sports car offers unrivalled excitement at a very attractive price point.Offered here at Race Retro 2023 is a quick and very well-presented example of a factory-built Caterham Seven Superlight. Under the bonnet is a Dave Andrew (DVA Power) 1.8-litre, naturally-aspirated K-Series engine offering superb performance. This Superlight features carbon-fibre front wings, composite race seats, four-point racing harnesses and a carbon-fibre wind deflector. It's finished in glorious yellow paintwork with a black interior, and rides on a correct set of 13'' black alloy wheels with polished rims, complete with semi-slick AR-1 tyres (less than 100 miles since new).With no expense spared, the engine was professionally rebuilt by Dave Andrew (DVA), and includes race liners, Jenvey throttle bodies, Emerald ECU, VHPD cylinder head with ported valves, modified to match forged pistons and fully balanced then remapped at Track’N’Road showing a healthy 211bhp.On inspection, the yellow paintwork is in very good overall condition, with only minor chips on the nosecone, the front wheel arches, and the rear wheel arch protectors. The alloy wheels present very well and, inside the cabin space, the black interior also shows in good condition, with light signs of use on the seat bases but no substantial wear. The Seven also benefits from a four-into-one stainless exhaust, a limited-slip differential and a removable MOMO steering wheel. The car will come fitted with windscreen and half door skins as pictured, and a new full wet weather hood.The car is accompanied by a history file which includes the original Caterham build documents and the most recent MOT Certificate carried out on 20 April 2022 at 30,145 miles resulting in a clean, first-time pass. Our vendor reports no known electrical or mechanical faults describing the little sports car as "absolutely on-the-button and performing well". The private registration number will not form part of the sale with new V5C registration paperwork to follow.During the Caterham's current ownership, it has competed in the 2022 Abingdon CAR-nival Sprint, winning its class by 6 seconds, and again at the Brooklands Autumn Motorsport Day, where it again took a Class win. It was awarded 3rd Overall in the Brooklands “Spirit of Motorsport” which is a combined sprint and Concours award, testifying to its overall condition along with the Superlight's legendary performance and handling.SpecificationMake: CATERHAMModel: SEVENYear: 1999Chassis Number: SDKRDSLR8X0030690Registration Number: TBATransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 30500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Motor Racing Paul Di Resta signed Force India Formula One 6x4 colour promo photo card. Paul di Resta (born 16 April 1986) is a British racing driver from Scotland, competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Peugeot Sport in their LMH entry. He drove in Formula One for Force India from 2011 to 2013 and became a reserve driver for the Williams F1 team in 2016, driving a single race for them as a substitute driver in 2017. A former Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) and Formula 3 Euro Series champion, di Resta did not secure a Formula One seat for 2014, instead re joining Mercedes to race again in DTM. He is currently a reserve F1 driver for McLaren for the 2022 season, and a former commentator for Sky Sports' coverage of F1. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Loading...-
216995 item(s)/page