This special and unique British sports car was built by the highly respected Evanta Motor Company and is the brainchild of 'For the Love of Cars' classic car enthusiast, Ant Anstead. The Evanta 'DB Barchetta' (Italian for "little boat") is a two-seater, open-top Sports Car, inspired by the design language of those classic 1950's Italian sports-racing cars (Ferraris, Maserati, Lancia, Abarth, and OSCA) so familiar from the Mille Miglia and the Targa Florio. The Barchetta journey started out as a concept in 2012 and evolved naturally, based on customer feedback and daily in-house development. The "DB" (Double Bubble) Barchetta is the next phase of that development. The conversation that started the "DB" re-styling revolved around the necessity to provide roll-over protection for the European market, and how to cloak the additional chassis structure and provide the necessary strength, whilst staying true to the 1950's styling ethos that is the basis for the car. The solution was to create two aesthetically-pleasing bulges behind the occupants heads reminiscent of the race cars that graced the period and named after a distinctive styling cue associated with the delicious offerings from the legendary House of Zagato. During the evolution, numerous modifications were made to the interior as well as introducing a number of mechanical and technical upgrades. Built on a bespoke tubular chassis and using a combination of GRP and Kevlar to create a one-piece body shell, the car is powered by the potent Chrysler 6.2L LS3 V8 producing an impressive 470BHP in a car weighing 1050kg. Features include a 5-speed manual gearbox, fully adjustable suspension, power steering, bias adjustable disc brakes all round, full stainless 16" wire wheels, bespoke cooling and fuel systems, modern ECU power, plus leather and Alcantara trim. This left-hand drive and seriously cool British sports car is UK Registered, has only completed five miles since being finished and is ready to go. Offered at No Reserve, this is truly an unrepeatable opportunity to experience the comforts of a well-engineered modern car inspired by the beauty and sheer desirability of those glorious, swoopy sports-racers of the late fifties. Buyers should be aware that VAT will be due on the final hammer price. NB.The 'Evanta Motor Company' is now in administration and the company is under the direction of the joint administrators who are acting as agents of the company and without any personal liabilities. The car is sold "strictly as seen". However, Ant Anstead has confirmed that his new company, 'DOWSETTS CLASSIC CAR COMPANY LIMITED' will, by agreement, warranty the 'Double Bubble' car for 12 months for general items (chassis, suspension etc.) Any engine/gearbox warranty will be transferred from the relevant supplier (if such transfer is permitted). Basically, it is his intention to look after the new customer.

The Capri 280 'Brooklands' was the run-out model of the legendary Ford coupé and featured a limited slip differential, full leather Recaro interior and 15-inch versions of the seven spoke 13-inch wheels fitted to the superseded Capri Injection Special. Ford originally intended to make 500 turbo-charged vehicles (by Turbo Technics) complete with gold alloy wheels but a change of production planning meant a name change to Capri 280 (commonly known as Brooklands after the colour of Green in which they were all painted), as the cars were simply the last models ran down the production line. A total of 1,038 Capri 280s were built. 'Turbo Technics' was founded in 1981 by Geoff Kershaw, a former Garrett Ai-Research engineer who had worked on turbocharging Saab 99s and 900s. Turbo Technics turned their attentions to the Capris soon after. The advent of the definitive V6-engined 2.8i model in 1981 proved a superb platform for turbocharging and whilst standard cars offered 160 bhp, the Turbo Technics' conversions ranged from 200 bhp through to 280bhp. The tie-up with the Blue Oval paid dividends, with Ford being so impressed that they agreed to offer Turbo Technics-tweaked Capris through its dealerships, making them semi-official. Turbo Technics went on to modify other marques, and unlike many specialist tuners, they are still in business today continuing to offer their famous upgrades for the Capri, identical to those produced in the 80s and 90s. This 280 Brooklands was first registered in the UK on 5th August 1987 and is showing 5 former keepers from new. The car has recently been looked after by respected Ford engine specialist Ric Wood and he has carried out a fresh service. This included an oil change and replacement of perishable components. The car has covered a total mileage of over 50,000 and had a speedo change at circa 10,000 miles. This is believed to have been carried out by Turbo Technics when they converted the car. Offered without reserve, we encourage bidders to contact the office prior to the auction for further details. The Capri Brooklands has become an icon of the 1980s era and this example, with added boost, is ready for a new home.

The introduction of the MG Metro Turbo at the 1982 Birmingham Motor Show was the first hint that the company viewed the little Metro as anything other than a 'bread and butter' city car, and it would have taken a lot of foresight to envision the competition successes that were but a few years away. The new model benefited from some input from Lotus Engineering Race Technology (nitrided steel crank and sodium-cooled exhaust valves) and the introduction of a Garret T3 Turbocharger persuaded the middle-aged 'A' Series to release a class leading 93bhp. The Garrett turbocharger was probably the single key factor that allowed the Metro Turbo to be developed into the 230bhp crowd-pleasing, flame-belching and crackling racer that was to become synonymous with British Touring Cars in the mid-eighties. Other positive features included powerful servo assisted brakes using four-pot calipers, ventilated discs up front, and stiffer suspension. The 'MG Turbo' also sported a new body kit utilising a front spoiler and four wheel arch extensions that neatly balanced the MG Metro rear spoiler and this, together with the use of Turbo-specific larger 13" alloy wheels and low-profile tyres, enhanced the car's looks considerably. Offered here is a remarkably original MG Metro Turbo with just 7,317 miles covered from new and represents a wonderful opportunity for an MG collector. It was ordered new by its first owner Mr. H.W Lamont, who kept it for thirty years, and was a special factory order that included colour-coded bodywork, mainly to the lower half, a look that obviously impressed somebody as it subsequently became standard on the MKII in early 1985. The factory also painted the wiper arms, mirrors, and grille. Lex Mead, the supplying dealer, were so impressed that they persuaded Mr. Lamont to delay collecting the car and the Turbo remained displayed in their showroom for quite some time attracting much admiration and, we would guess, a few orders. Remaining in fabulous condition, the car was awarded first prize in a couple of car-club Concours d'Elegance events in 2000 and 2001 before being professionally stored. Its equally proud second owner continued to cherish the car for another two years. The history file is absolutely complete including full service details with all the MOT Certificates substantiating the indicated 7,317 miles. It's complete with all documentation and even its original unused wheels and tyres as the owner wanted to ensure its total originality. The original Dunlops are as new with the little mould flashes still sticking out. The condition of this MG Metro Turbo can only be described as "show-stopping" and it's a fascinating part of British Leyland history and, with hindsight, probably played the pivotal role in 'morphing' the Metro from a 1.1litre shopping car into Leyland's most successful competition car ever.

At its introduction in 1982, the Sierra's revolutionary new shape proved a touch more divisive than Ford had anticipated and some serious marketing became a priority, so it was the obvious choice to become the platform for Ford's new competition aspirations in conjunction with Cosworth. It fitted the brief well as it was rear wheel drive, had good aerodynamics, albeit being prone to lift at high speeds and was available as a three-door. The new body kit and rear spoiler would sort out the lift issues but, more importantly, Ford still needed to build 5,000 units for homologation, somewhat worrying when the company's initial approach to the dealer network came back with an estimate that suggested they could sell around 1,500 units! The eventual sales record is, of course, history. Ford went on to sell 5,545 three-door cars including the RS500, of which only 500 were built, and the Cosworth engine also found its way into nearly 30,000 Ford Sierra Saloons (Cosworth 3dr, Sapphire 2wd, and 4wd). The Sierra Cosworth comfortably exceeded Ford's best expectations and it went on to become one of the most successful Touring Car racers of all time, winning races all over the world. We are delighted to present an original, matching numbers, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth finished in the rare and desirable colour of Moonstone Blue. First registered on 26th February 1987, the car was purchased from a Ford Main Dealer by its last owner in October 1988, when it was just 20 months old, at which point the records indicated that it had been enjoyed by two previous owners. It appears to have been used as normal everyday transport until the mid-nineties, when it was taken off the road and stored in the owner's garage, where it was to remain unused for more than 20 years, making only an occasional appearance for an MOT. The recorded mileage of 42,780 miles is known by our vendor to be accurate, however, since all service documentation has been lost, the mileage cannot be officially verified. The car has been MOT'd every year since 2012 but has not been used. Prior to receiving its latest MOT in January 2017, the car underwent a full brake overhaul including new discs and pads front and rear and reconditioned callipers front and rear. The relevant invoices for this work are in the car's history file along with the Registration Documents, V5's and SORN's etc. This is a well-presented, completely standard and apparently unmolested example of these desirable eighties sporting saloons and is eminently usable with a sensible mileage that doesn't mean you have to worry about putting a few more on, and an appearance that suggests that it has been cossetted all its life. A cracking 'Cossie'. Please Note : This car had an engine change under warranty by Ford in 1988.

Ashley Laminates were manufacturers of body shells and chassis for various specials from 1955 to 1962 and offered a range of bonnets and hardtops for other mass-produced sports cars, including the Austin-Healey Sprite and Jaguar E-Type. The 'Ashley GT' conversion came as a complete package and became popular amongst owners of Sprites and Midgets transforming the little convertibles into small 'Grand Tourers'. At some stage, this 1965 MG Midget was converted with a Williams and Pritchard pattern nose and finished in dark green. The car found its way to Ireland but returned to the UK having been modified with a 1275cc engine. In 2010, it was upgraded to a 'fast road' specification and was fitted with a new Ashley MkIII GT hardtop with Kamm tail and internal boot cover, (supplied by Ashley distributors), new aluminium doors, a new windscreen, Ashley stainless steel grille, and correct front and rear Ashley badges. The car was fully repainted in Jaguar British Racing Green two-pack paint, giving it a beautiful finish. A fast-road spec 1340cc Rae Davis Racing built 'A-series' engine hides under the bonnet fuelled through twin-choke 45 DCOE Webers. The cooling system was comprehensively renewed with new a radiator, oil cooler and all new pipes and hoses, and the gearbox was overhauled with a 3:7 differential being fitted giving better cruising speeds at lower RPM. The front brakes were renewed, whilst the rears were overhauled with new seals, and the car now sits on wire wheels with 3-eared knock-offs. In the cabin, new Speedwell-style bucket seats were fitted along with all new carpets and trim panels, a wood rim steering wheel, alloy gear knob, period cigar lighter and even a map reading light. Supplied with a UK V5c, the car will have a fresh MOT prior to the sale and is now looking in fine condition. With Ashley GTs now appearing at lots of historic motorsport events, this lovely little car is the perfect candidate for touring or may even provide a route into hill climbing or sprints.

Following the international success of the 924, a more powerful Porsche-designed all-alloy, 2.5-litre inline-four, producing 163 bhp, was introduced in 1982 for the 944. Porsche engineers were able to produce a very smooth running four-cylinder engine by utilising two counter-rotating balance shafts running at twice engine speed. These carry eccentric weights which produce inertial forces that balance out the unbalanced secondary forces, making a four-cylinder engine feel as smooth as a six. Cosmetically, the bodywork was revised with wider wheel arches (similar to that of the 924 Carrera GT), a fresh interior and upgrades to the braking and suspension systems. With greater visual presence and the performance to match, better handling, stopping power and more creature comforts, the 944 was a major step forward. A turbo version of the 944 was always on the cards, and it boosted the 2.5-litre engine by nearly 60bhp, whilst both the clutch and gearbox were uprated to suit. The chassis was beefed up and thicker anti-roll bars and four-pot brake callipers were fitted. A smooth nose panel and a larger rear spoiler distinguished it from its lesser siblings. For 1988, a Turbo SE was offered with 250bhp thanks to a larger turbocharger, the transmission was again upgraded, and a limited slip diff was fitted along with uprated brakes and Koni dampers. From 1989-1991 the 'SE' specification was adopted for the standard 944 Turbo making it somewhat of a sleeping giant. The car presented here is something very special. It is one of the best 944 examples we have seen and it is a privilege to represent it. Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield painstakingly restored this 944 Turbo for its inclusion in the 2014 'Porsche Classic Restoration Competition'. The basis for this restoration was an original UK right-hand drive 1991, 944 Turbo, which had been well-known to the Porsche Centre for the previous 11 years, having been regularly serviced by them. The car was the perfect candidate, with the Porsche Centre mechanics knowing this genuine car boasted an excellent engine and gearbox, being accompanied by an original and fully stamped-up service book and an impressive history file including a wealth of invoices. The team removed the motor and transmission and set about a full re-commissioning and servicing process, replacing parts where needed including all the suspension's perishables (springs, dampers and bushes), as well as the engine mounts. The receipts for the replacements parts alone total circa £12,500, without the labour at Porsche rates!. This ambitious restoration saw the Porsche Centre team focus on the mechanical components, whilst the rolling shell was entrusted to nearby Porsche-approved prestige body-shop, Shorade. While Shorade worked their magic on the 944 Turbo's bodywork - including a 400-hour painting process in the iconic Porsche hue of Guards Red - Castle Vale-based Bespoke Leathering revamped the car's leather upholstery, door-cards, headlining and carpets. All this work culminating in an award presented by Dr Wolfgang Porsche at the 2014 Porsche Festival at Brand Hatch. The car comes with all its receipts, a complete Porsche book-pack, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a specially printed, hardcover, photo catalogue documenting the Porsche restoration process from start to finish. This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of only a few cars that have ever been restored by an official Porsche Centre. This car offers the best-of-both-worlds, coming with a documented service history whilst also having been completely refreshed at the hands of experts. The 944, the 968 and even the 928 are seeing their values rise in the wake of the '911 explosion'. Front-engined Porsches are having the renaissance they richly deserve, and this exceptional example, whilst being competitively guided, opens the door into a very exclusive club of Porsche ownership. Now ready to be enjoyed by a new owner, this is one not to be missed and has the potential to be a shrewd investment.

The Bentley Turbo R Long Wheelbase offered here, chassis 59608, was built in late 1996 and delivered to Leeds dealer, Appleyard Ribbon on the 30th November. The exterior of the car was initially finished in beautiful Sherwood Green with twin Magnolia trim lines, colours which it retains to this day. The interior was finished in Magnolia with Spruce piping and Burr Walnut wood and is in a beautiful condition, a true testament to the sub-60,000 miles covered by this car. The car was invoiced to Appleyard Ribbon on 29th November for £126,251.87 and since arriving in our vendor's ownership he has obtained copies of the original build sheet records confirming the car to match its original specification.Below is a list of the cars service history, as noted in the Service Schedule & Record Book, and the Bentley Internet Communications System: 30/04/1997 - 1516 miles - Appleyard Ribbon - 1,000 miles service09/12/1997 - 5468 miles - P & A Wood - 7,500 miles service29/11/1999 - 10068 miles - Bentley Hadley Green - 15,000 miles service09/03/2000 - 10649 miles - Straight Eight24/05/2000 - 11137 miles - Straight Eight - 42 month service14/02/2002 - 15532 miles - Bentley Norwich - 48 month service09/07/2007 - 24714 miles - Bentley Norwich - 60 month service28/05/2012 - 26249 miles - Bentley Norwich - Oil and Filter change23/11/2013 - 30318 miles - Hanwells of London - 72 month service02/09/2014 - 41875 miles - Hanwells of London - 78 month service16/08/2016 - 56678 miles - Hanwells of London - 84 month service01/09/2016 - Phantom Motor Cars - Four new tyres30/09/2016 - Denyer Classic Cars - Fit new front brake pads as supplied by Flying Spares As can be seen from the above list, the car has been well maintained and the recent service along with replacement of four tyres and front brake pads has only enhanced the car's appeal. The UK V5 notes there have been five previous owners including Green Concept Management who acquired the car from Masahiko Kawaguchi on the 2nd June 2012 with a previous owner noted as being Colin Griffin from Kings Lynn. Today, this timeless LWB Bentley Turbo R is presented in great condition having covered less than 500 miles since being serviced. The car is accompanied by its tools, owner's manual and a service schedule record book, along with a fresh MOT issued on 5th September 2016.

Introduced in 2005, the 'V8 Vantage' is the cornerstone of the Vantage family. Its proportions are timelessly beautiful, styled to seduce, the simple yet potent Vantage design is instantly recognisable. A clean, sculptural form and perfectly executed details combine to create a car with presence, compelling visual tension and timeless beauty. A pure-bred sports car combining agility, athleticism and potency. Powered by a lightweight 4.3ltr V8 engine, the V8 Vantage adheres to a simple philosophy of effortless and exploitable performance. The 4.3 engine produces 380bhp at peak power, maximum torque of 409Nm and, when combined with a lightweight agile chassis, this produces a surprisingly quick but usable sportscar. Hand-assembled at Aston Martin's purpose-built engine facility, the V8 engine is tuned to deliver the broadest possible spread of performance. Special attention was paid to the way the engine breathes, performing to its maximum all through the rev range. This beautiful Aston Martin V8 Vantage was first delivered in November 2005 and is finished in the fantastic colour combination of Jet Black Metalflake with Oxblood leather and is fitted with the, all important, six-speed manual gearbox. Showing just 25,000 miles, supported by 12 stamps in the service book, the car has obviously been well looked after with its most recent service being in August 2016, carried out by Aston Service London. Presented with a good history file containing the Owner's book pack and Manuals, and a number of maintenance invoices, this high specification Aston is fitted with sat-nav, cruise control, and parking sensors, and represents serious value for money. It's an Aston, the V8 sounds like nothing else, the colour combination is really stylish, it offers just the 'best' driving experience, and it's not expensive. No contest!

The Ferrari 348 series marked a radical departure in the way Maranello constructed its cars, replacing as they did a chassis of traditional steel tubes with a much stiffer monocoque structure with a tubular rear subframe. Suspension remained independent front and rear with wishbones, springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bars, and revised geometry. The ventilated disc brakes were much larger than those of its predecessor, the Ferrari 328, and used anti-lock technology. A midship-mounted V8 returned, but it was larger and more powerful displacing 3405cc, mounted longitudinally and mated to a transverse gearbox. The displacement accounted for the new car's Ferrari 348 designation. The suffix TB came from the transverse gearbox and closed 'Berlinetta' body style. A higher compression ratio and updated fuel injection helped generate 300 horsepower, 30-40 more than the Ferrari 328, whilst a dry-sump oiling system gave the new Ferrari a lower centre of gravity.The 348 was the last design under the supervision of legendary chief stylist Leonardo Fioravanti, and a lot of the styling cues came from the Testarossa, particularly the side strakes, however, its forms were softer than those of the 328 but still curvaceous and with a longer wheelbase and wider track the interior had a bit more space. This beautiful left-hand drive 348TB was supplied new to Idropi S.P.A of Verona, Italy on 1st February 1990 and is one of 60 pre-production cars that were released to Ferrari dealers. The differences being that the battery is located in the rear of the car, not the front, the prancing horse is painted black as opposed to silver, and the underside of the bonnet is finished in red, whereas production cars were black. Finished in Rosso with a Tan interior, the car was infrequently used, reflected in its incredibly low mileage. During its life, the previous owner was a member of the prestigious 'Automotoclub Storico Italiano', a well-respected car club in Italy. In September 2014, when the mileage was recorded at 2,490km, the car was sent to Toni Auto of Maranello for a service. Our vendor purchased the car in 2015 and immediately sent the car to the aforementioned specialist for a full recommission of the engine. At this time, the engine was removed in its entirety, dismantled, machined and cleaned before being reassembled and put back in the car. Photographs of this work and the €8,000 invoice are contained within the history file. 'Ferrari Classiche' has been prepared by Toni Auto of Maranello at a cost of 2,580 Euro as shown by the invoice and certificate in the history file. This superb 348TB is supplied with a complete set of official Ferrari luggage, tools & jack and a full leather book pack containing all the relevant literature. Presented in exceptional condition, this car is a rare opportunity to own a 2,500km from new 348TB - a model that is now getting the attention that it richly deserves. This car ticks all the boxes and wouldn't look out of place in any car collection.

A car-starved Britain, still trundling around in perpendicular, pre-war hangover motors glimpsed the future in October 1948 with the launch of the Jaguar XK120 at the Earls Court Motor Show. Production commenced in 1949 in Coventry, and the XK's swoopy shape and stylish occupants would become a common sight on British roads over the next fifteen years with the car's international appeal and competition successes triggering the beginning of a hugely positive period for the company. The XK150 appeared in May 1957, replacing the 140, and was the final incarnation of the XK series being initially available in Fixed Head Coupé (FHC) and Drophead Coupé (DHC) versions with the svelte Roadster (OTS-Open Two-Seat) following in 1958. A more refined and capable machine than its predecessors, the 150 was noticeably different from its earlier siblings with a significantly higher scuttle and door line, whilst the radiator grille reverted to the thinner slats of the XK120 but was altogether wider. Larger wraparound bumpers were fitted, a curved windscreen replaced the divided one on the XK120 and 140, and powerful, servo-assisted Dunlop disc brakes all round were a welcome addition. However, the 150 retained much of the mechanical layout of the XK140, sharing the same 3.4-litre DOHC Jaguar straight-six until, in 1960, Jaguar increased the engine size to 3.8 litres providing the later cars with a class-leading 220 bhp. The car presented here is a 1960 XK150 3.8 SE DHC and is a fully matching numbers example (supported by inspection, corresponding paperwork and a Jaguar Heritage Certificate). It was destined for the US market and was naturally left-hand drive and specified with an automatic gearbox. The records tell us that it was manufactured on the 11th of April 1960 and was dispatched to Jaguar Cars, New York on the 29th of that month. The car's first owner was a Mr. R.J. Hamville of Wisconsin, whilst a petrol receipt discovered in the car shows it was in Hyattsville, Maryland in 1961. By 1973, a US Certificate of Title shows that a Mr. D. Weir of Midlothian, Virginia was the proud possessor of this lovely Jaguar. It was repatriated to the UK by a Mr. M.Brown in October 1988 and subsequently sold to our Jaguar-enthusiast vendor in November 1988. He and his brother, a qualified automotive engineer, set about fully restoring the car over the following 25 years. This fastidious process utilised the skills of numerous marque specialists, including a ground-up body restoration by M&C Wilkinson Ltd. The quality of the work is simply excellent, retaining as many original parts as possible and all major components were fully rebuilt and recommissioned. It was then superbly finished in a deep Indigo Blue with a delightful Cream interior. There is a photographic record of the whole process confirming the brothers' very high standards and attention to detail. The brakes have been upgraded and the fitting of a more modern Jaguar XJ automatic gearbox makes this classic particularly easy to drive. Importantly, the original automatic gearbox will be supplied with the car in the interests of preserving matching numbers status, and this would be relatively straightforward to refurbish and reinstate. 'Better-than-new' is an expression we rarely use, but it would certainly apply to this XK150 and pleasingly, it drives and performs as well as you'd expect. This extensive restoration was completed in 2013, with our vendor having used the car sparingly since, covering only a few hundred miles. Having always wanted to use his practical and project management skills with classic Jaguars, he fully appreciates what this particular car offers, and whilst he has greatly enjoyed owning it and being part of its story, a new project beckons. '720 YUU' is a very special car. It offers a new owner the very best-of-both-worlds - a 3.8 XK150 with matching-numbers and continuity of ownership and history - with a level of restoration and improvement that is hugely reassuring and confidence-inspiring. This car is ready to be fully enjoyed and appreciated.

In 1951, the short wheelbase Alfa Romeo 1900C (c for corto-short) was introduced and was joined by the 1900TI, with a more powerful 100 bhp engine, bigger valves, a higher compression ratio and twin carburettors. Two years later the 1900 Super and 1900 TI Super with a 1975 cc engine were introduced. The TI Super had two twin-choke carburettors and produced around 115 bhp which was fed through a 4-speed manual on basic versions and 5-speed manual in the Super Sprint. All versions had drum brakes, independent front suspension, and a live rear axle. Iginio Alessio, General Manager of Alfa Romeo at the time, was concerned for the viability of the independent Italian coachbuilding industry as the arrival of the unibody chassis design was threatening to put the 'Carrozzerie' out of business. Consequently, Alfa gave official contracts to Touring to build the sporty 1900 Sprint Coupé and to Pininfarina to build an elegant four-seat Cabriolet and Coupé. The availability of a suitable chassis led many other coachbuilders to build versions of the 1900. Carrozzeria Zagato built a small series of coupés with the unofficial designation of 1900 SSZ, designed for racing with an aerodynamic lightweight aluminium body, and Zagato's trademark double-bubble roof. This very pretty Alfa Romeo 1900 Barchetta was built recently as an 'homage' to the legendary, tubular framed, Alfa Romeo specials created by numerous Italian coachbuilders such as Ghia, Touring, Boano, Bertone and Zagato in the 1950s. Finished to a very high standard and elegantly wrapped in aluminium, this gorgeous Alfa Barchetta is running on Weber carburettors and sounds fantastic! The car has been registered in the UK and is documented on the V5C as a '1953 Alfa Romeo 1900'. Recently serviced, the engine is Alfa Romeo's classic four-cylinder, twin-camshaft unit derived from the 60's Spider model. These are truly superb compact engines that have plenty of kick. This operatic engine coupled with the lightweight build makes for an undeniably rapid driving experience. With its 5-speed gearbox and ballerina-like sense of poise, it's most at home on twisty Targa Florio style roads. This is an unmissable opportunity to acquire a unique car, itself a celebration of the essence of Italian creativity in metal. Offered at a realistic estimate when you consider the cost of more mass-produced contemporary aluminum replicas and coachbuilt cars of the era, this example is an eminently affordable work of art.

By the time Ford dispensed (at least temporarily) with the Thunderbird moniker in 2005, the model had progressed through no less than 11 generations, the combined production total of which was in excess of 4.4 million. The first generation cars hit the streets in October 1954 and, while it was created in direct response to Chevrolet's Corvette, Ford's emphasis was more on comfort than overt sportiness and is widely recognised as creating a new niche market 'the personal luxury car'. Though sleeker than most of its Ford siblings, it shared many of their components and the 292ci (4.8-litre) V8 engine was borrowed from the company's Mercury division. By the time the fourth generation appeared in 1964, the T-Bird was an altogether larger proposition, with four rather than two seats and power from a 6.4-litre V8 of either 300bhp or 330bhp, mated to a three-speed automatic gearbox, and the styling was more in line with the trends at the time, almost a 'Space Race' car with styling cues taken from the space programme. The seat supports are mounted inboard, giving the appearance that the seats are hovering. The dashboard instruments are round like 'Sputnik' satellites, the wipers and heating are controlled using T-shaped levers mounted on the dashboard, and in the overhead console, there are buttons to control the flashers and warning lights for the seatbelts. Even the steering wheel moves to one side to enable easy entry and exit of the vehicle. The best feature of the '66 model is the sequential rear indicators where the rear turn signal consists of three bulbs that flash in turn, very similar to the new range of Audis, however, Ford had developed this technology 50 years ago! This beautiful Thunderbird was manufactured in Lorain, Ohio in 1966 and is fitted with the 390ci, 315HP V8, and three-speed 'Cruise-O-Matic'. Finished in Brittany Blue with contrasting White Pearl Vinyl interior, this delightful piece of sixties Americana is certainly imposing. The vendor states that the car is in 'beautiful condition' and the photographs certainly suggest so. We understand that everything works and even the fuel gauge and rear sequential indicators behave themselves. The car was purchased from a dealer in Florida who had eventually persuaded a local collector to part with it after a number of years in his collection. Included in the sale are a set of new OEM front seat covers. The vendor has also fitted a modern Holley carburettor with electric choke and 'Petronix' electronic ignition to ensure the big, sixties V8 bursts into life every time. (The original carb is included in the sale). The vendor tells us that this dramatic head-turner is ready for the 2017 show season and to be enjoyed by its new owner. Original Thunderbirds in this condition are a rare find.

The Jaguar XJCoupé was based on the short wheelbase version of the XJ and offered in 4.2 and 5.3-litre engine sizes. In 1977 just 1,776 Jaguar XJ12 4.2 Coupés and 329 5.3 V12s were built by the factory making these coupés quite rare today. First registered in August 1977, this original UK right-hand drive, XJ Coupé was purchased by our vendor in 2015 from its previous owner who had enjoyed the car for 11 years. His intention was to totally restore this unusual Jaguar and he had a clear idea of how he wanted it to look when it was finished. The process took almost two years and was only just completed prior to our auction. Originally a 4.2 litre, 6-cylinder example, this XJ had been converted to a V12 with four SU carburettors at some point in the past, which our vendor believes may have been about 20 years ago. The restoration began with a total 100% strip back to a bare shell. Not a single bolt or piece of trim remained on the car (as can be seen from our photographs) and the shell was repaired where necessary and primed and rubbed down and primed again until it was ready to start taking the first of a dozen coats of paint. It was then finished in a lovely shade of Tyrolean Green. All the external chrome work has been re-plated to complement the new coat of paint. The car was then built up in the only way you can, by running brake pipes, the wiring loom, and fitting all the components that attach to the bulkhead first, and generally assembling the whole car as it would have been done at Jaguar. The running gear, suspension, steering and brake systems were dismantled and reconditioned or replaced with new items where necessary. Similarly the V12 engine and gearbox have been partly dismantled checked and reconditioned and rebuilt as required. Naturally the interior has been completely reinstated and the splendid net result can only be fully appreciated by sitting in it. A three-spoke wood rim wheel, a new 'Everflex' roof and chrome, 60-spoke, wire wheels complete the presentation of this unique V12 Jaguar XJ. The odometer currently reads a shade under 65,000 miles (not warranted) and this stunning Jaguar is accompanied by a partial history file documenting some of its past life, along with lots of invoices relating to the restoration. Another project forces our vendor to offer this car for sale at a fraction of its cost to him, and having seen little use since its completion. The XJC is fast becoming one of Jaguars most collectable saloons. With Silverstone Auctions having sold restored V12 examples for record sums in 2016, this example represents an excellent choice for any classic car enthusiast who is in the market for something a little different.

In 1989, the second series of the 944 was introduced, powered by a 210 bhp normally aspirated, double-overhead-cam, 16-valve, 3.0-litre version of the 944S engine, which was the largest four-cylinder engine in production at the time. The 944 S2 also benefited from a revised transmission and the gearing was tweaked to better suit the torque and peak power characteristics of the 3.0 L M44/41 powerplant. The S2 had the same rounded nose and rear valance found on the 944 Turbo model and this was the first example of the use of an integrated front bumper, where the bumper and bonnet profiles would merge smoothly, a design feature that was adopted widely on production cars from the mid-nineties. In February 1991, Porsche released the 944 Turbo Cabriolet, which combined the Turbo S's 250 bhp engine with the cabriolet body built by the ASC-American Sunroof Company at Weinsberg in Germany. Porsche initially announced that 600 would be made, but ultimately 625 were built, 100 of which were right-hand drive for the UK, Japanese, Australian and South African markets. Offered here is a UK-supplied right-hand drive 944 Turbo Cabriolet supplied new by Evans Halshaw of Warwick on 31st October 1991. Finished in the ever popular Porsche colour combination of Guards Red with a black leather interior and black carpets throughout, this car is in superb condition and has covered 72,590 miles. The original service book shows the following: Date Specialist Mileage 3.7.92 Evans Halshaw 2,070 2.12.92 Evans Halshaw 6,801 6.4.93 Evans Halshaw 11,215 8.10.93 Evans Halshaw 19,771 21.1.94 Evans Halshaw 24,148 2.11.94 Chariots St Albans 36,608 7.8.95 H.R. Owen 40,848 7.12.95 Ray Northway 44,976 23.4.96 Ray Northway 49,480 27.6.97 Northway Porsche 55,464 25.4.09 - 71,109 Supplied with the original book pack containing driver's manuals and the service book, the history file includes invoices for service work and other sundry items. This very rare 944 turbo cabriolet is MOT tested until 24th November '17 and presents the next owner with the opportunity to acquire a rather special Porsche in very good condition. Get in quick before these front-engined Porsche catch up with their 911 siblings!

Developed in 1990, the B12 was an Alpina tuned version of the E31 8-Series BMW. Using the 5.0-litre V12 found in the 850i, the B12 was tuned to a healthy 350 hp and hit 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. This incredibly rare B12 5.0 was sold new in the UK through Sytner Nottingham and is one of just five right-hand drive B12 5.0 Alpinas ever produced, from a total production run of only 97 examples. Having covered just 39,000 miles from new, and with an extensive BMW main dealer service history, it has been owned and cherished by a true Alpina enthusiast. A letter from BMW is provided in the history file, which states this very car was the 2nd most expensive B12 5.0 ever sold. Finished in Mauritius Blue with Light Grey leather covering the sports seats, other factory options included ASC+ traction control and electronic damper control. One of the many impressive aspects of this B12 5.0 is its history file. There is a complete MoT history, along with 11 stamps in the service book, all from BMW main dealers. The last service was carried out by Sytner, Nottingham and included in the sale is approximately one month left on a BMW warranty. This Alpina is very well known to the BMW Car Club and has recently been featured in magazine articles. In fact, it was featured just last year in Classic Cars Magazine under the title of 'undercover supercar' by Sam Dawson who wrote; "I am reluctant to return it to the dealer because it is not often you encounter such an uncanny all-rounder." This extremely collectable vehicle represents a very exciting opportunity to own one of the very rarest of all BMW models. We welcome all pre-sale inspections and encourage prospective bidders to contact the office for further information. Picture Credit: Laurens Parsons and Classic Cars Magazine

"The Murciélago embodies the pure, unadulterated values of our brand. It is truly extreme, uncompromising and unmistakably Italian." - the words of Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, in a speech in 2010 outlining the company's future plans and celebrating the end of production of the Murciélago. The car may have been 'unmistakably Italian' but its name is unmistakably Spanish (Castillian for Bat), and is a continuation of Lamborghini's tradition of naming its cars after legendary figures from the world of bullfighting, 'Murciélago' being the name of a particularly brave animal, who, in 1879, refused to succumb during a long and bloody encounter and displayed such spirit and passion that his life was spared. Introduced in 2001, and in production through a couple of variants until 2010, the Murciélago is an all-wheel drive, mid-engined, supercar that sits less than four feet tall and sports dramatic 'scissor doors'. The power output of the early cars was around 570bhp, delivered through a six-speed manual gearbox with an integral differential driving the rear wheels and a viscous coupling centre differential providing power to the front. The very low-drag bodywork is constructed from carbon fibre, steel and aluminium and the suspension is conventional independent double wishbone. The ultimate development of the Murciélago appeared at the 2009 Geneva Show in the form of the LP 670-4 Super Veloce and was the spiritual successor to the raw and outrageous Diablo SV of 1995. Considerably lighter (200lb.) than its predecessor and with 663bhp available at 8,000 rpm, the 670 redefines the 'super' in supercar with performance quite a long way the other side of impressive. 0-60 in 2.8 seconds and 0-120 in 7.4 with 15" carbon-ceramic discs and pin-sharp steering result in one very focussed motor car. The original production plan of the ultimate Murciélago was limited to 350 cars however, only 186 LP 670-4s were produced before the factory had to make room for the new Aventador production line making these cars very rare. This right-hand drive SV example has covered 14,000 kms from new and was originally delivered to Singapore. Last year the car was imported to the UK from there, the VAT was paid, and it was then put through an IVA test in order to be UK registered. Following that, Lamborghini Birmingham helped the vendor through the registration process and have prepared all the paperwork needed to UK register the car. We are informed that all that needs to be done in order to register the car is to simply fill out the new owner details and send them off to the DVLA. Whilst at Lamborghini Birmingham getting the registration documents sorted, they also serviced the car in August of last year and there are documents in the history file supporting this. There are also invoices present from Eurosports Auto Pte Ltd in Singapore from the period between 2010 and 2015. Finished in the striking combination of Arancio Leonis with an Alcantara interior, this car has a high specification including: 18inch split five spoke black painted alloy wheels, carbon ceramic front and rear brakes, orange brake calipers, Alcantara Nero Perseus interior, three spoke Alcantara steering wheel, contrast stitching, carbon fibre veneer, rear view camera, iPod interface with USB, Bluetooth system, Kenwood Stereo, sports seats, carbon fibre door inserts, carbon fibre 'Murcielago' engraved treadplates. If you are in the market for the best Murciélago you can find, then you really need to consider this exceptional vehicle, especially at this very competitive guide price.

The 3.5-litre version of the 280SE typifies the resurgence of larger-engined Mercedes-Benz models that began in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when the progressive easing of fiscal constraints, which had dissuaded customers from buying cars with large capacity engines, encouraged the German manufacturer to offer bigger, more potent power units. Thus, the ultra-luxurious 280SE Coupé/Cabriolet and 300SEL saloon were the models chosen by Mercedes-Benz to launch its magnificent new 3.5-litre V8 engine in 1969. An over-square design featuring a cast-iron block and aluminium alloy cylinder heads, each equipped with a single overhead camshaft, this all-new, state-of-the-art power unit produced 200bhp courtesy of Bosch electronic fuel injection and transistorised ignition. Thus equipped, the Coupé/Cabriolet was good for 125mph with 60mph whispering by in 9.5 seconds, a substantial improvement on the six-cylinder version's figures. Although the equivalent SEL saloon used the 'New Generation' bodyshell, the Coupé and Cabriolet kept the elegant coachwork that had debuted back in 1959 on the 220SE and, as befitted top-of-the-range luxury models came equipped with automatic transmission, air conditioning, power windows and stereo radio as standard. Significantly, the 280SE 3.5 was to be the final model to feature this long-established and much-admired body style, and today these last-of-the-line classics are highly sought after by discerning Mercedes-Benz collectors. But it's not just their rarity that makes them so desirable since they also represent some of the quickest Mercedes of that era. The 280SE 3.5 was a cheaper alternative, and a less obviously opulent, contemporary of the Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupé. The most prestigious of the 280SE Coupé and Cabriolet variants is the 3.5 litre V8 model made for just two years from 1969 to 1971, the majority of these in left-hand drive. This delightful 1971 example, was, according to a copy of the Mercedes-Benz data card, destined for the UK and was finished in a very sophisticated shade (DB 180) of Metallic Silver, the colour it wears today, with a sumptuous black leather interior (241). The car has benefitted from some restoration work, mainly to the under-body by the previous owner, television actor and noted Mercedes enthusiast, Gary Mavers from 2014. New floors were installed to allay the common 280SE rust problem and new brakes, suspension and carpeting were fitted at the same time with receipts on file to the value of around £4,000. The underneath now looks very impressive. Our vendor has continued to care for this car and has spent some £2,600 on the interior including the fitting of a period radio, a discreet auxiliary connection for MP3 music playback, four speakers, and new carpets were fitted in the boot as recently as January 2017. The leather interior, wood and chrome fittings are in superb period condition, with beautiful patina, in fact, the whole car is excellent. JYY 95J is supplied to auction with an MOT until May 2017, showing an odometer reading a shade over 46,500 miles. To conclude, the 280SE Coupé has a discreet opulence and the smooth 3.5 V8 engine, mated to the creamy automatic Mercedes gearbox, enables powerful but peaceful progress. The rear wraparound screen is redolent of a bygone era and in coupé form, the 280SE offers a significant saving compared to its cabriolet sister. (A best of breed example in right-hand drive was sold by Silverstone Auctions recently for £249,750.) Emanating style with a capital 'S', these smooth big coupés would be comfortable in St.Tropez, St. Moritz, St. John's Wood, and even St.Evenage.

Launched in 1967, the Pontiac Firebird was Chevrolet's answer to the Ford Mustang and the distinctive 'Coke bottle' styling was seen by many as a cleaner, sharper and a bit more modern than the Mustang. In 1969, a 'Trans Am' performance and appearance package was offered named after the nationwide Trans Am race series. In February 1970 the second generation Firebird was launched and was offered with a 6.6 litre RAM Air engine that produced up to 370 HP. Chevrolet had managed keen product placement of the Firebird with a Green Firebird appearing in the movie "MQ" Starring John Wayne. This was the first of many appearances by the Firebird in movies leading right up to its iconic role in the Hal Needham Movie series, "Smokey and the Bandit" which sent sales of Firebirds into the Stratosphere and secured it as one of the most iconic movie cars of all time. This well-restored, left-hand drive, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is fitted with the 6.6 litre 400 CuI V8 and automatic transmission. The car is arrractively finished in the rare colour of Honduras Maroon with contrasting black vinyl interior and was imported by our Vendor in 2016 to join his private collection. As you might expect from a restored car it" starts, runs and drives as it should" and "turns heads wherever you drive". Firebird Trans Am's are now becoming highly collectible with 'Smokey and the Bandit' replicas now regularly commanding £50k plus. This is an absolutely classic 70's 'Muscle car' offered at a sensible reserve.

The Arnage was Bentley's top of the range between 1998 and 2009 and utilised the famous 6.75 litre V8 throughout the model's life although the car was developed and improved when the Series 2 was introduced in 2002. Known as either the Arnage 'R' or 'T', the Series 2 was refined in all areas, including the engine which now featured Bosch Motronic engine management and 2 small 'Garret T3' Turbochargers replacing the previous single large T4. The 'R' was the more luxurious car with a softer ride and a more restrained interior and the 'T' was altogether more performance focussed with stiffer suspension, engine-turned aluminium dashboard and split-rim alloy wheels with very low profile tyres. This particular Bentley Arnage R was supplied new on 1st January 2005 by Broughtons Bentley to its first owner. Presented in arguably one of the best colour combinations of Moonbeam Silver with Cotswold leather and secondary Nordic Hide, the traditionally elegant cabin is finished with Burr Walnut veneers. Other interior luxuries include DVD screens in the rear headrests and factory optioned Arnage T-style seats with diamond quilted leather and the unmistakable Bentley Emblems. Service History: 02/02/2005 Broughtons Bentley Service 983 miles 15/12/2005 Harwoods Bentley Service 5,606 miles 26/02/2007 Harwoods Bentley Service 6591 miles 23/04/2008 Jack Barclay Bentley Service 10,130 miles 29/04/2009 Broughtons Bentley Service 11,589 miles 15/08/2009 Broughtons Bentley Service 11,798 miles 07/10/2009 * Broughtons Bentley (see below) 12,300 miles 21/01/2011** Broughtons Bentley (see below) 13,625 miles 14/05/2014 Broughtons Bentley Service 16,645 miles 19/09/2015*** Stewart Walker Bentley Service 17,557 miles * New Battery fitted ** Power steering Solenoid fitted. New factory 19' alloy wheels and tyres fitted *** Service (new disc and brake pads) This stunning example will be fully serviced prior to the auction by marque specialist Steward Walker Bentley which will include the issue of a new MOT Certificate. The cherished plate is being retained by the vendor and is currently being transferred ahead of the sale. Having covered a mere 17,800 miles from new in the hands of its two previous owners, this stunning Arnage R represents superb value and is now ready to let someone else enjoy that special Bentley feeling.

As BMW sales climbed throughout the 1960s across Europe, their attention started to focus on Motorsport and their desire to create "The Ultimate Driving Machine". The first model to reflect this was the '2002', introduced in 1968 and their high-performance version, the '2002 Tii', quickly followed in 1970 with a more powerful engine giving 120bhp, a 5-speed gearbox and uprated suspension and brakes. The chassis is that of the two-carburetor '2002 Ti' uprated with stiffer springs, front and rear anti-roll bars, larger front disc brakes, and wider wheels. In the driveline, the 'Tii' has a slightly closer ratio 4-speed gearbox, a stronger clutch, and a longer axle ratio to increase top speed. This early 2002 Tii, superbly finished in Inka Orange, is an original right-hand drive, round tail light, non-sunroof example, possibly the rarest and most desirable iteration of the naturally aspirated 2002s. A very well sorted example, our vendor, a serial 2002 owner did, in fact, own this car several years previously and when the opportunity arose to buy it back he couldn't have been more pleased, however, other projects mean that the car is once again available. Little is known of the car's early life, however, looking through the recent history file we can see that under previous ownership the car benefited from much expenditure in 2014/2015. 'Jaymic' of Norwich, well-known 2002 specialists, were tasked with servicing the car and having a good look round. They carried out an oil service and replaced a number of components in exchange for £1,400. Further invoices indicate that a new water pump and a new radiator were fitted, and the distributor was changed for a correct one. In the file are also detailed receipts for brake refurbishment including new brake hoses and the brake fluid reservoir. The interior also received its fair share of attention with over £1,000 spent on correctly re-trimming the seats in the original basket-weave style with the addition of new matching basket-weave mats. The presentation of the engine bay is remarkable, the paintwork gleams, the chrome work and detailing are superb, and as you can see from the photographs, this is a really attractive 2002Tii with only a little, localised paint blistering taking away from the whole effect. Our vendor has used and enjoyed this car greatly, favouring it over the 2002Tiis and 2002 Turbos he's owned in the past. These little 'Beemers' are true driver's cars with excellent performance, handling and iconic styling and this super example represents an opportunity to purchase one of the most desirable and rare specifications available.

A single-seater Bentley racing car that captured the imagination and hearts of the Great British public during the 1930s, has had a temporary export bar placed on it, to provide the last chance to raise the £5,149,800 needed to keep it in the UK.' (Surrey Advertiser) That car, known affectionately as the 'Bentley Blower', was originally designed, owned and raced by Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin, and was Britain's fastest racing car at the time. Birkin was one of the most effusive figures in British motor racing who enjoyed a superstar status comparable to that of some modern-day Formula 1 drivers. His 'Bentley Boy' high-society image was combined with fearless driving talent and for a generation of British racing enthusiasts, 'Tiger Tim's' moustachioed, becapped and goggled figure, with his polka-dot scarf fluttering in the slipstream, personified an English ideal. Made primarily of steel, aluminium and wood, the 'Blower' was one of the first supercharged Bentleys. In the early 1930s, Birkin and the 'Single-Seater' were the darlings of Brooklands, widely regarded as the heart of the pre-war motor racing scene in the UK, and the car still holds the record for the fastest of all production-based racers at that track. Following the tragic death of Birkin in 1933, the 'Single-Seater' was converted into a two-seat roadster, however, a subsequent owner, 'Rusty' Russ-Turner reunited the original body and chassis 25 years later, returning the car to Birkin's Brooklands configuration and securing its long-term preservation in pre-war form. A boyhood Birkin fan and Bentley enthusiast, Russ-Turner had been a long-term admirer of the car. He recalled: "I had never lost my fascination for that car and one day I was at the Bentley Drivers' Club, Hendon driving tests when a fellow member mentioned rumours that the Birkin single-seater was going to be sold to America. I went to see John Morley who said that nobody in England seemed to want it. In fact, they all seemed afraid of it. So after long negotiations, we came to an agreement, and in the summer of 1964 I collected it from his garage at Colnbrook, west of London, and drove it home to Leatherhead. It carried the two-seat body but Morley had also sold me the original track body as part of the deal. When I climbed behind that wheel it was the realisation of a dream. Ha! I was wearing a white silk shirt, and by the time I got home I was soaked in oil from head to foot!" Sadly, 'Rusty' Russ-Turner suffered a fatal heart attack at Silverstone whilst racing the car but will always be remembered as a visionary with Bentley in his DNA. Which brings us to this wonderful Bentley Special for sale here. One of Rusty Turner's dream projects in the late 1960s was to convert pre-war Bentley saloons into two-seater 'Sports Racers' and this is one of three built by the talented Tony Fabian from Shoreham. It was based on a 1939 Bentley, 4 1/4 Litre, Park Ward saloon (Chassis No. B88MR) which had originally been supplied by Jack Barclay to 'education expert' W.H.S Chance on the 20th January 1939. The Bentley subsequently became the property of a Mr Campbell in Berkshire and, in turn, he accepted £475 from Philip Gowing in 1959 when the car had covered 47,300 miles. 'Rusty' Turner got his hands on the car in 1968 and commenced the conversion to a Sports Racer. The overdrive Derby chassis was shortened and fitted with an attractive two-seater sports body, and the engine was modified to accept a belt-driven, Wade low-pressure supercharger running at 3psi. This charismatic Bentley has had a long and interesting history since then. It was owned and raced by Victor Gauntlett (Aston Martin) and in his capable hands was credited with the Silverstone Club lap record for Derby Bentleys. Subsequent owners include David Steel, Stanley Mann and Dr Denham before being acquired by our vendor in 2007. Finished in BRG with green upholstery, CUY 837 has been enjoyed and well-maintained by our vendor over the years and appears excellent mechanically. It's generally in very good condition all round with the patina of decades of use and affection. It's not immaculate, but then you wouldn't want it to be. It's enormously quick, intuitive and tactile, sounds tremendous, and emotes pre-war Bentley from every pore. CUY features in a couple of books "The 1938/1939 Overdrive Cars" by Mervyn Frankel and Ian Strang and "Bentley Specials and Special Bentleys" by Ray Roberts. This fabulous Bentley is not a replication but is the creation of, and a direct link to, the man who rescued the World's most famous Bentley, raced it, and ultimately passed away in it. He designed this car to incorporate all the qualities he liked most in sporting Bentleys. It won't appeal to everyone, but if it does, then don't miss this opportunity.

In 1996, Ferrari introduced the 550 Maranello in a bid to revive their fabled line of grand tourers, and the 550 quickly proved to be an overwhelming success. Six years later, in 2002, they introduced the 575M Maranello, which debuted a number of updates designed to make an incredible car even more potent. Increasing the displacement of the V-12 by 250 cubic centimeters, to 5,748cc resulted in a healthy increase in power and torque, giving the 575M a top speed of 202 mph. The front end was slightly revised with newer headlights, a modified air intake and front spoiler, and the weight distribution was improved to 50/50. Buyers also had the opportunity to outfit their new car with an F1-style gearbox, which proved to be a very popular option. To help rein in the increased performance, the 575M was also fitted with larger brake discs. Inside, the interior was modernized and refreshed with an updated dashboard, trim, and steering wheel, amongst other minor improvements. We are delighted to offer this left-hand drive 575M for public sale. Sold new to its first and only private owner in 2005 by Ferrari SPA Torino, this simply stunning V12 beast has remarkably covered just 3,299 kms since leaving Maranello in its striking Rosso Corsa finish with a deep red interior. Our vendor takes enormous pride in his cars and this example is no exception to the rule. 3,000 kms ticked by during the first 18 months of its life and the car was then taken straight to the Ferrari SPA Torino on 7th December 2007 for its first service. After that, this vehicle was stored for the next 8 years, under its original cover, and was then bought out for the next main dealer service in June 2015 when the odometer was reading just 3,295kms. Around 3,500 euros was spent at this particular service and the original service book, along with accompanying photos taken during the service, details the level of love and attention this desirable Ferrari has enjoyed. This vehicle needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, and you could be forgiven if you thought it left the showroom yesterday. All its original tool kit and literature are present along with the EU registration papers and NOVA. This is truly a very special car and fitted with the F1 transmission, this 575M would be a worthy addition to any collection as a future collectible or thrilling weekend driver. Ferrari V12 motoring at its finest.

This stunning DB3S recreation was completed by Bill Monk (WAM) in 2015. It has covered approximately 280 miles since it was ready for the road and is the last of only eleven of these wonderful celebrations of the DB3S by Bill Monk and the only one to recreate the style of the later DB3S 'Works' cars. Powered by a 3.5-litre straight six BMW engine, with triple Weber 40 DCOE twin-choke, side-draught carburetors it has been fully set up on a rolling road by Janspeed of Salisbury. Output was recorded at a very healthy 230 bhp at the wheels with output sheets on file. Bill Monk previously owned two original Aston Martin DB3S', chassis number 10, an ex-Le Mans car, and chassis number 120, one of only 3 DB3S coupés ever build. Inspired by his ownership of these legendary motor cars, Bill decided to produce DB3S recreations under the name WAM (William Anthony Monk) using a mould taken from one of the original cars and his extensive experience of restoring and working on Aston Martins. Finished in Aston Martin Racing Green with knock-off wire wheels, chrome spinners, and polished stainless steel side exhaust pipes, this DB3S recreation sounds as good as it looks, with equally impressive performance. The BMW 5-series engine was specifically chosen, as opposed to a Jaguar straight-six engine, as the BMW unit provides very similar power to the original DB3S engine, sounds very similar, and the exhaust exits on the correct side, unlike the straight-six Jaguar engine. The majority of the running gear is Jaguar. This includes the front suspension (double wishbones and uprights with aftermarket coil spring damper units), the rear suspension (Jaguar lower wishbones, driveshafts, and uprights) and with Jaguar servo-assisted disc brakes fitted at all corners. Exceptional attention to detail has been given to the interior, including a period correct dashboard and steering wheel, along with period style seats in green leather and matching green carpet. Complete with half and full tonneau covers, spare wheel, and tool set. Since being set up on the rolling road, the DB3S has covered only a few miles with recent outings including a test drive by a previous owner of the original DB3S chassis number 11, who was incredibly impressed by Bill Monk's work and a high-speed parade around Silverstone circuit at the VSCC Spring Start meeting. This superb recreation will offer its new owner the chance to enjoy and experience the sights and sounds of the legendary DB3S for a fraction of the cost of the genuine article.

Some cars need no introduction and the Jaguar E-Type is no exception. The Series II Jaguar E-Types that were produced from 1969 to 1971 can be identified by their open headlights, no longer with glass covers, a wrap-around rear bumper with the tail lights now underneath, and the front indicators were larger and similarly repositioned below the slightly heavier front bumpers. The cooling was much improved helped by the enlarged 'mouth'. Series II cars also feature twin electric fans and uprated brakes. The engine is easily identified visually by the change from smooth polished cam covers to a ribbed appearance and for US-spec cars, twin Stromberg carburetors were used. The interior and dashboard were also redesigned, with flick switches being substituted by rocker switches to meet U.S regulations. This particular 1970 Jaguar E-type Series II Fixed Head Coupé is finished in Regency Red with a Black leather interior and a manual gearbox and was supplied new to its first owner, Phyliss and Charles Butler on 12th September 1970, in Encinitas, California. He kept the car until 29th October 1974 then it was sold to a F.W. Steinberger, who kept the car until his death in 2014. Mr Steinberger was President and Chief Concours Judge of the Jaguar Club of North America for many years, cementing his enthusiasm for the marque further. In 1997 Mr Steinberger felt that car would benefit from some attention, and being a concours judge no expense was spared in terms of parts or workmanship on a thorough restoration. The car was entrusted to Jaguar marque specialist 'More Than Just Cars' of Upland, California to carry out the work, which is recorded photographically in the history file. The glass, brightwork, rubbers and interior were all removed, so that the car could be stripped back to bare metal, before being etch primed and refinished in its original colour of Regency Red. At the same time, all the chrome was replated and window rubbers renewed. The interior was treated to a retrim which included new seat foam, door panels, carpets, dash top pad and a new headlining. A smaller steering wheel was also fitted to alleviate the acrobatics usually associated with getting in and out of an E-Type! The car was also used in many promotional videos and at events, the last being the premiere in Las Vegas of the movie The Mechanic, where the car was driven onto the red carpet by Jason Statham! Imported to the UK in 2014 and then purchased by our vendor, the car was professionally converted to right-hand drive in 2015 by respected E-type specialists, Lanes Cars. Whilst this work was undertaken, other jobs were attended to, including; fitting a new engine frame, new front suspension, attending to dents on the underside, a brand new wiring loom, and new Dunlop tyres. The engine was serviced at this time also including fresh fluids. Bills for more than £14,000 for this work are included in the history file. This car is supplied with a Jaguar Heritage certificate, a UK V5c, an MOT until October '17, its owner's operating manual and warranty booklets in their original Jaguar pouch. With Jaguar E-type prices seemingly continue to soar, this three-owner Series II fixed head coupé is in fine condition and represents superb value in today's market.

Manufactured in 1964 but registered in 1965, this purposeful Lotus Cortina Mk.I is a well-known car in Cortina circles. It's an early 'A' frame model that was later converted to leaf springs when used for 'Group 2' Historic Rallying by the French Ecurie Ten Rally Team circa 1990. This car was owned in the late 1980s by Richard Hudson-Evans, known to most in the classic car industry as an auction commentator and regular contributor to all things motoring through 'Classic Cars For Sale' and other media, and featured regularly and affectionately in his jottings at that time. GRO 28C was the subject of a restoration program in 2008/09 and consequently, the bodywork presents exceptionally well, as does the paint, the engine bay and underside of the car which is corrosion free. The 105bhp, 1,558cc engine sparks to life on the first turn of the key and once you've mastered the on/off nature of the clutch it's actually a pleasant car to drive, and more docile than you might expect... until you turn the wick up that is! The interior trim is in classic Black and in largely good order all-round save for some scratches on the centre console near the gearbox gaiter that would benefit from being addressed. Likewise, the paint finish on the bonnet and boot lid needs a little tlc. In gleaming Ermine White and Sherwood Green and sitting squarely on silver Minilites, this classic sixties sporting saloon is as desirable now as the day it was new, and with the value of these amazing cars continuing to rise, this super example makes a lot of sense.

Launched at the 1980 Geneva Auto Salon, the Mondial was the first Ferrari to depart from the company's familiar three-digit naming scheme and its name was inspired by their famous Mondial sports-racers from the fifties. The Mondial saw Ferrari return to Pininfarina as its choice of styling house, and it was sold as a mid-sized coupé and, eventually, a cabriolet. Conceived as a 'more usable' model, offering the practicality of four seats with the performance of a mid-range Ferrari and hopefully attracting a slightly wider audience than their traditionally more focused two-seaters. The car was not built as a monocoque in a conventional way, but instead, the steel outer body was produced by the famous Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Scaglietti, just down the road in nearby Modena and clothed a lightweight steel box-section space frame. The Mondial was the first Ferrari where the entire engine/gearbox/rear suspension assembly was mounted on a detachable steel sub-frame, making engine removal for a major rebuild or cylinder head removal much easier than it had been on earlier models. Introduced in 1989, the Ferrari Mondial 3.4 T was the 'spearhead for a new generation of V8 Ferraris' and the final version of the Mondial. The 'T' was a reference to the new engine and transmission layout that now saw the engine mounted longitudinally with the gearbox transverse (forming a T), a characteristic of their Formula 1 '312T' which had just won the 1989 World Championship. This set-up would become the standard for all future mid-engined V8 Ferraris beginning with the 348 and continuing through to the 360. This is a superb original UK, right-hand drive, 3.4-litre, Mondial 'T' Cabriolet supplied to its first owner by HR Owen on the 19th of January, 1990. One thousand and ten Mondial T Cabriolets were built altogether with only 51 in right-hand drive making this example very rare. The odometer currently indicates 14,100 miles, which our vendor believes to be accurate, but the service record sadly has been lost so we are unable to substantiate this, however, there is a lot of additional history with the car. There are consecutive MoT Certificates from February 2008 when the mileage was 11,072 and the car has covered an average of around 500 miles a year since then, so it should be possible to take a view. The expression 'no expense spared' appears to be appropriate and our vendor has lavished much attention on the car since he acquired it on January the 20th, 2015. He immediately sent the car to QV London Ltd. in Windsor and apart from a full service and cam belt change, it looks as though they were asked to deal with every single thing the car needed. They obviously went through the car thoroughly as the invoice for just short of £7,000 suggests. When the Ferrari was as good mechanically as QV could get it, a move to Thames Valley Repairs in Maidenhead was on the agenda and there, over the following months, a further £12,000 was spent on the car's coachwork including a fabulous respray. The original Magnolia interior trim has been restored and the windscreen was replaced at this point (£3,000). Since then the expenditure has continued with a new factory roof being fitted and the front lower valance and sill plates replaced and painted. All the invoices for the above are available for your inspection. This must be one of the lowest mileage and best-presented Mondials around, and fully serviced, restored and just MoT'd, this cracking cabriolet is ready for Spring. In the world of Movies, the Mondial T Cabriolet was memorably driven by a visually-impaired Al Pacino in the 1992 film, 'Scent of a Woman'. With values of these comfortable and approachable Ferraris hardening over recent years, this may be an excellent chance to enjoy top-down Ferrari motoring on a sensible budget.

The Bentley Arnage was launched in 1998, replacing the legendary Bentley Turbo R. Built by Bentley Motors in Crewe from 1998 to 2009, the Arnage and its Rolls-Royce sibling the Silver Seraph were introduced in the Spring of 1998 and were the first entirely new designs for the two marques since 1980 when the Silver Spirit and Mulsanne models were introduced. The new Arnage was to be powered by a special twin-turbo version of the 4.4-litre BMW V8, which was developed by Vickers subsidiary, Cosworth Engineering. When Aidan Barclay, the son of billionaire Sir David Barclay, and chairman of the Ritz Hotel, wanted a luxurious conveyance to glide around his myriad business addresses he naturally chose an Arnage. Bought new from H.R. Owen on the 9th June 1998, the accompanying invoice states the car was delivered in Bentley Black with a complementing black leather interior piped "Fireglow", slide and tilt sunroof, and a radio telephone. The service book and a number of letters and invoices within the history file show that Mr. Barclay fastidiously maintained the car up until its sale, at 9,560 miles, to its second owner in November 2009. The Arnage joined a modest private collection that included Bentley, Jaguar, and Alvis amongst others, and during his ownership was lightly used but regularly maintained. This owner decided to convert the car to run on LPG in the interests of economy and this was completed at a cost of some £3,000. This neat LPG adaptation makes a big difference to running costs and has recently been checked and certified. Now being sold by its third owner after an unexpectedly brief period the car still presents very well indeed with the detailed history file including every previous MOT corroborating the incredibly low mileage of 25,500 miles. The car has a current MOT valid until October 2017, and the private registration "7141 RU" remains with the car. This delightful Arnage has been serviced at the following intervals: 14/05/1998 H.R. Owen at 28 miles22/08/2000 H.R. Owen at 2,510 miles25/09/2001 H.R. Owen at 3,339 miles04/09/2002 The Bentley Service Centre (Jack Barclay) at 3,874 miles15/10/2003 Jack Barclay at 4,473 miles23/09/2004 Jack Barclay at 4,477 miles09/09/2005 Jack Barclay at 6,284 miles06/10/2006 Jack Barclay at 7,060 miles30/05/2007 Jack Barclay at 7,496 miles30/09/2009 Jack Barclay at 8,952 milesSeptember 2010 BB Developments at circa 15,000 milesSeptember 2013 BB Developments at circa 20,000 miles30/09/2015 Bentley Birmingham at 24,775 miles

In early 1940, the United States Department of War had determined it needed a light, cross-country, four-wheel drive, reconnaissance vehicle and was anxious to have one in time for, what may possibly turn out to be, America's entry into World War II in Europe. The U.S. Army solicited proposals from domestic car manufacturers for a replacement for its existing, ageing, light motor vehicles, mainly motorcycles and sidecars, and some Ford Model Ts. Recognising the need to create standard specifications, the Army formalised its requirements on July 11, 1940, and submitted them to 135 U.S. automotive manufacturers. It's a matter of history that ultimately two manufacturers were successful, Willys with their MB (US quarter-ton Army truck) and later, Ford with their GPW (in production designated GP.) Although this wonderful 1943 example has a chassis number starting MB, denoting a Willys, the body is indeed a Ford, an interesting anomaly that may have occurred in a number of ways, either "in theatre' repairs or during later restoration. First registered in the UK on the 20th March 1981, the previous vendor informs us that it was left to a gentleman in a Will along with a Humber Snipe. He decided to lend both vehicles to the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Museum at Arborfield, Berkshire, where it remained on display for the last fifteen years until the museum was relocated to Wiltshire in 2015. The previous vendor replaced the four-wheel cylinders, front brake shoes, hub seals and water pump in late 2016. Presented to auction with a Swansea V5C and an odometer reading of some 44,000 miles which is probably a touch academic on a vehicle of this nature. Ready to grace the Spring classic car shows, Goodwood and the private collection of any discerning aficionado.

The Ferrari 328 first appeared in 1985 as the successor to the 308. It featured a normally aspirated 3.2 V8 engine and very handsome styling. It became instantly popular and Ferrari went on to produce 7,400 variants worldwide during the production run which finished late in 1989. Now regarded as a true design classic, this ultimate 'sports car of the day' produced 270bhp, reached 0-60 in 5.5 seconds, and went on to a top speed of 166mph. We have pleasure in offering, this remarkable 328 GTS once again having previously sold the car in 2014. Having covered only 22,000 miles from new, this ABS model 328 is a very special car indeed. First registered on 18th August 1989, it has been owned by a small handful of collectors prior to our vendor who has stored the car in an air-circulated chamber since purchase. 10 service stamps in the service book corroborate the mileage of only 22,860. The car is currently undergoing a full service prior to the auction and this will include new rear tires, new cam belt, new battery and a fresh MOT. Finished in Rosso Corsa with Crema interior, this 328 has clearly been cherished by its previous owners. Supplied with its original tool kit, spare key, and a comprehensive history file with bills and invoices, this Ferrari is a true collector's item.

In 1961, Lee Iacocca, vice president and general manager of the Ford Motor Company, had a vision. He imagined a car that would seat four people, have bucket seats, a floor mounted shifter, be no more than 180 inches long, weigh less than 2,500 pounds, and sell for less than $2,500.00. His dream became a reality when the Ford Mustang was born. The first generation Mustang was launched in April 1964 with Ford running three advertising campaigns on all three major TV channels across America at the same time. On the first day the car became available, Ford sold 22,000 Mustangs and by the end of the year, nearly half a million Mustangs had found new homes. A range of engines, body styles and extras ensured that the Mustang had a very broad appeal. In 1965 the 'Mustang GT' was introduced and featured five dial instruments, thicker roll bars, quick ratio steering, dual exhausts that exited through the rear valance, dual mounted fog lights in the grille, and special lower body side stripes. Another popular option was the 'Rally Pac' which added a tachometer and a clock. To this day, the GT models are the most desirable and sought after of all the Mustangs. This stunning, left-hand drive, Mustang GT departed the Ford factory at Metuchen, New Jersey on 11th May 1966. Initially ordered with the 225bhp, 289ci, 4V Challenger Special V8 "A" Code engine, three-speed manual transmission and the optional 3.00:1 limited-slip differential. Other options were Power brakes, Power steering, 'Magic-Air' heater, two-speed wipers, Deluxe seatbelts, Tinted glass, Radio, Deluxe upholstery, Pistol-grip door handles, and most importantly the Rally-Pac. The extras alone added another $1,000 to the purchase price. Finished in Ivy Green Metallic with a contrasting Olive Green and Ivory interior and a White Vinyl roof, this fantastic car was imported by its current owner in 2015. The car was purchased from a Mustang specialist in America and the vendor tells us it was the apparent originality of the car that appealed to him. The only work that has been carried out to the car in his ownership was a professional respray with the lovely interior, excellent chassis and tidy engine bay needing no attention at all, presumably having been totally restored in the recent past. This sparkling American classic has taken pride of place at various shows up and down the country last year and has always proved 100% reliable. The MOT Certificate is valid until November and this iconic 1966 Mustang GT is now ready for the 2017 show season.

The Alpine A110 Berlinette was launched in 1963 and soon became a legend in the rallying fraternity through its numerous successes, culminating in a European Rally Championship title with Alpine driver Jean-Claude Andruet at the wheel. By the late Sixties, Alpine's competition record hadn't gone unnoticed and they were eventually allocated Renault's full competition budget, effectively becoming the 'motorsport department' for the French manufacturer. This close collaboration eventually led to Renault buying Alpine in 1973. The follow-on act to the A110 was launched in 1971 with the Renault Alpine A310, featuring a four-cylinder, 1600cc Gordini engine. In 1976 the model was updated to accept a more powerful 2.7-litre V6 engine producing 150bhp. Weighing just 980kg and housing this improved power plant meant that the A310 was capable of almost 140mph. Like its predecessor, the A310 managed to replicate more competition success as a Group 4 rally entrant, eventually taking Guy Fréquelin to the French Rally Championship crown in 1977. To emulate the look of the Group 4 Alpine A310's, German-based firm, 'Fleischmann Tuning', began offering tuning parts and body kits for road customers to be able to upgrade their cars. These upgrades were rare and much sought after. This particular left-hand drive example was registered new in Germany in 1979 and remained in a private collection for much of its time there. Finished in red with a black cloth interior, the car is in superb condition throughout, and sports the Fleischmann A310 'Group 4' body. Correct, series one, three-stud 'Gotti' deep-dish wheels complete the look. Now showing an unwarranted, but believed to be correct mileage of just over 39,500 miles, this car is thought to be the only one of its kind currently residing in the UK. Supplied with an MOT until August '17, a UK V5c, past invoices, its original handbook, and the workshop manual. This Renault Alpine A310 is a rather special little coupé, very rare with distinctive looks, attractive but purposeful, rather like a French athlete in a German suit. We don't think it will be very long before it finds a new home.

The Ford Escort RS Cosworth proved that it was, indeed, possible to follow its legendary 1980's Sierra namesake. Just like the Lancia Integrale and Subaru Impreza, this was a 'Group A' rally car for the road - pure and simple. It was actually underpinned by a shortened version of the Sierra Cosworth RS Cosworth's platform and powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged, longitudinally mounted, Cosworth-developed engine driving all four wheels. The car was designed and engineered in Boreham, was styled by noted designer Stephen Harper, and ended up being assembled by Karmann in Germany. The potential of the Escort was seen in its first event, the 1993 Monte Carlo Rally, where Delecour and Biasion came second and third respectively. The Escort continued to be very competitive throughout the '93 and '94 seasons but it was a 'one off' guest drive by Tommi Makinen that provided the win on the 1994 1000 Lakes Rally. Importantly, and true to Ford's grass roots philosophy, the Escort Cosworth provided a platform for National Rallying and Club enthusiasts throughout the world to enjoy 'off the shelf' competitive support. This Escort RS Cosworth was first registered on 29th June 1995 and has had just four former keepers from new. Finished in Mallard Green with a black leather interior, the car was purchased by our vendor in 2005 and has covered very few miles since. A number of previous MoT certificates and 6 stamps in the service book help support the current mileage of just 24,865 miles. The bodywork is presented in good condition with straight panel fit and shiny paint work, the engine bay looks largely unmolested, and the interior is also in good order, with a little wear to the driver's side bolster. This Escort Cosworth has been kept in a professional storage facility and has been maintained correctly. In 2012 the car went to Geoff Page racing for a new cam belt, auxiliary belt, and fresh fluids. The history file contains the original book pack, with the service records, a number of previous MoT Certificates and some service invoices for work completed over the years. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a low mileage 'Cossie' offered at a very reasonable guide price.

Rarely do cars given a facelift look as good as the models they are intended to replace, but with the Mkll, Jaguar put paid to that particular theory. William Lyons, whilst not a trained draughtsman, was a bit more hands-on than most men in his position when it came to the final design of his beloved Jaguars. And so it was with the Mkll, which was altogether a more modern and stylish car with a brighter interior and more balanced looks that most of us still admire. The 3.4 and 3.8 were the super-saloons of their day-with the 3.8 being the fastest saloon in the world at the time. The Jaguar MkII saloon was voted 'Car of the Year' when launched in 1959 and would form the mainstay of Jaguar's saloon production until 1967. The car presented here is a 1963 Jaguar Mkll in the much sought-after specification of a 3.8-litre engine, manual/overdrive gearbox, wire wheels, and Carmen Red. This specification and its fully matching numbers status are supported by inspection, corresponding paperwork and a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate. This Certificate and a supporting Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club letter (which are attached as a photo on the website listing) state the car was manufactured on the 5th July 1963 and dispatched to South Africa on the 4th November 1963. The nature of this export meant the car was then assembled in South Africa, which was the practice of the day. It was then sold to its first owner a Mr G E Hinnaar via John B Clarke's Garage in Johannesburg. South Africa was secure during this period and labour was plentiful, so luxury cars tended to be particularly well-kept and maintained, plus they had the benefit of being used in a warm and dry climate. This particular car was subsequently bought and owned for many years by a Mr Graham Austin, from whom our vendor purchased it. It transpired that Graham Austin is a renowned classic car restorer, founding British Sports Cars Africa in 1982, and a former race-car driver (as documented in an article and photos attached to the website listing). Graham was able to confirm that he owned and restored this car in a letter which is in the history file. We are informed that structurally the car appears very good with excellent floor pans, inner panels and under the body. The chrome work is also in very good condition for its age and everything is said to be mechanically and electrically sound. The car has been serviced recently, and it has an MoT (with no advisories) until the 7th September 2017. Here is a chance to own the most revered of Mkll models with a fascinating ownership provenance and offered at a very reasonable price guide.

Unveiled in 2003 at the Geneva Motor Show, the Continental GT was a different animal altogether. Very importantly, the car differed significantly from the previous Continental R & T models in terms of its concept: although much of the car is hand assembled, it is a mass-produced car made in significantly larger numbers. It is not a coachbuilt car. As a result, the price at launch was significantly less than the Continental R (approximately half) and this immediately exposed the car to an entirely different and much wider customer base as a more affordable car. The Crewe-built car's numbers were impressive with twin-turbo VAG 6.0 litre W12 engines, developed in the VW Phaeton and stillborn W12 sports car, producing. 552bhp and 479lb ft torque. This prodigious output was fed through a six-speed automatic box from the new A8, and distributed by the Quattro four-wheel drive system. 0-60 in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 196mph were significant for a car of this stature. Some six years later, also in Geneva, Bentley unveiled their new Continental Supersports boasting 621 bhp and was indecently quick with 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 204 mph, making it the fastest and the most powerful production Bentley ever. With a revised 'tiptronic' automatic gearbox employing a 'quick-shift' system, gear change times were reduced by 50%. In order to cope with the increased power, it was necessary to have carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide ceramic disc brakes - the largest and most powerful brakes ever fitted to a production car. This particular Bentley Continental Supersports is a 2009, UK-supplied, right-hand drive example is finished in Black, with a half leather/ half Alcantara interior, including the headlining and the doorcards. A pair of heated, two-piece, carbon fibre sports seats with red piping sit in the cabin embossed with the Bentley logo in the headrests. A Breitling analogue clock sits above the satellite navigation panel, which also acts as the rear parking camera control display. Where rear passengers would normally reside, a carbon fibre cross-brace spans the cabin, generating torsional rigidity, showing the real intent of the 'Supersports'. Sitting on 20" silver alloy wheels, the car is fitted with carbon ceramic brakes, adjustable suspension and a host of other options, and is effectively a very luxurious 'Group A Touring Car' for the road. The service book shows 7 stamps, all from Bentley Main Dealers, the last of which was carried out on 5th May '16 when the car had covered 36,035 miles. Supplied with its driver's manuals, service book, a UK V5c, an MOT until October '17 and now showing only 36,744 miles on the odometer, this fantastically quick car would put a smile on any enthusiastic driver's face. Even our vendor, who competes in historic motorsport, claims that this is one of the fastest cars he's ever driven!

What a stunning looking car this Chevrolet Camaro is. Imported by the vendor in 2016, it's believed to be the only 2014 model Camaro SS in the country at the moment. 2014,'63 Reg, 29,000 miles, left-hand drive, and finished in Summit White with Orange graphics and a full Black and Orange leather interior. Original options include; 'Mylink' Bluetooth, Head-Up Display, Lap Computer, Reversing Camera, Air Conditioning /Climate Control, Remote Central Locking, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Cruise Control, Power Assisted Steering, ABS, Traction Control, ESP, Front Fog Lights, Immobiliser, Cruise control, Multiple Airbags, Electric Seats, 20in Alloy Wheels, 'Borla' Exhaust (plus original). This is the facelift 2014 model so has a completely different look to the 2010-2013 cars. Sourced from a Chevrolet dealer in Georgia and imported last year, this two-year-old car has patently been really well looked after having covered just 29,000 miles. It has recently been converted, at some expense, to comply with UK regulations. Fitted with Chevy's fabulous LS3 426 bhp engine and mated to the, critically acclaimed, 6-speed manual gearbox, performance is staggering with 0-60mph in under 5 seconds and around 24mpg if you are sensible, which you probably won't be! This is all you want in a 'retro' Muscle Car; seriously quick, a thundering 426hp V8, state of the art electronics, 6-speed manual box, sparkling white exterior and a 'Put your sunglasses on' interior. If you like those, then you'll love this. .

Founded in 1996, Triple Eight Racing has been a major part of the British motor racing scene winning over 130 races in various championships and is probably best known for securing both Driver's and Manufacturer's titles in the British Touring Car Championship. The driver line-up for its début BTCC year was Derek Warwick and John Cleland in the legendary Vectra and their crowd-pleasing antics still regularly appear on 'U-Tube' clips. However, in 2001 the Vectra was replaced by the Astra Coupé and in 2002 the Astra became the car to beat in the BTCC with drivers Yvan Muller and James Thompson alongside Matt Neal in the sister 'egg-sport' car. Thompson eventually won the championship with Muller and Neal enjoying successes and the Astra became one, if not the, most successful car in BTCC history. Dovetailing nicely with their various motorsport projects, Triple Eight has developed a range of performance road cars including Vauxhall's fastest ever selling vehicle, the Astra, an achievement which the manufacturer celebrated by commissioning 100 bespoke 'Triple Eight' Astra T8 Coupés. A range of modifications were made to the interior, exterior bodywork and chassis of the standard Astra Coupé Turbo (on which the 888 is based). The engine, however, is unchanged - which means 192 PS at 5400 rpm and 250Nm of torque between 1950-5300 rpm from the smooth, 2.0 litre 16v turbo unit. To focus the already sharp handling, the Astra Coupe 888 was lowered, sitting on Eibach springs and dampers. Seventeen-inch 'OZ Racing' alloy wheels were fitted, shod with 235/40 Michelin Pilot Sport tyres compared to the standard cars 215 width tyres. The brakes featured an uprated Ferodo brake pad material, giving improved pedal feel. The Astra Coupé Turbo's standard interior was also given quite a makeover, including Sparco front sports seats finished in blue & black Alcantara. The same blue Alcantara is also used on the handbrake gaiter and gear change gaiter, while the alloy handbrake lever and alloy gear knob are unique 888 designs. The revised steering wheel trim is finished in blue Alcantara and black leather. The pedals feature 888 alloy extensions with the addition of a unique 888 alloy footrest. Finally, the centre console which houses the multi-function driver information display, ventilation controls and audio system is colour coded to match the Europa Blue exterior. On the outside, the car wears a unique 888 body-kit, comprising a front bumper splitter, rear wing, side skirts and wheel arch extensions to mirror those used on the BTCC race car. All Astra Coupé 888s were finished in Europa Blue 'pearlescent' paint. Offered here is Number 96 of the celebrated Triple Eight T8 Coupés with just 7,558 miles on the clock and in fabulous unmarked condition. The only owner of the vehicle was actually a Triple Eight Engineering employee and as you can imagine has been totally fastidious in his care for this sparkling vehicle. All Triple Eight Engineering cars were signed off with a completed checklist form but customers did not normally receive copies, however, this vehicle has its Triple Eight Engineering build sheet and quality checklist forms in the file complete with the service history showing six services through from 2003-16 substantiating the mileage together with all MOTs. The last service included a cambelt replacement and a new water pump. All tax reminders and old tax discs are present in the history file, along with all the original booklets in the original wallet, the Finance Agreement, payment receipts, an unused spare key, and the original Vauxhall touch-up sticks. The car comes complete with its unique registration plate T888 BTC with all paperwork to show the transfer and still sits on its original tyres. With the demise of 'homologation specials' for racing these 'limited edition' cars are the 'new game' for investors and may represent a sensible investment, however, in the meantime, this attractive little coupé will undoubtedly be a lot of fun. .

Launched in 2000, the 996 Turbo featured an engine derived from the Le Mans winning 911 GT1 and featured twin-turbos giving 420bhp. It was only available as a four-wheel drive and could be specified as a manual or automatic (known as Tiptronic). This particular car was supplied through a UK dealer in 2003, finished in Midnight Blue Metallic with black soft ruffled leather seats and factory options which included the Tiptronic gearbox, heated seats, electric tilt and slide sunroof, PCM with telephone module, six-disc CD autochanger, Porsche crests on headrests, park assist, and aluminium look instruments. Today it has covered 54,000 miles and is support by a comprehensive service history with main dealers up until 2011, and a specialist service by Redline Racing in November 2014 costing £4,200. This Lot is described as an "excellent driver with no known faults" and "in exceptional condition." It is offered with 2 keys, a current MOT, Porsche service pack and handbooks, and a current sat-nav disc.

The whole purpose of a replica is to recreate, to the finest possible degree, the shape and specification of the original vehicle. All too often, the designers get the first part right but are forced to compromise on the details of the specifications for the sake of convenience and cost.' We make no apologies for quoting directly from the Roaring Forties-Australia website as their philosophy of putting engineering excellence at the top of the list is probably why they are generally regarded as the best builders of GT40 replicas in the world. Over the years, around three dozen firms have set up in business hoping to recreate the iconic GT40 and some, like GTD Engineering, did an excellent job, however, worldwide, 'Roaring Forties' cars are held in maximum respect. They have always insisted on supplying every last nut, bolt and washer to ensure absolute quality and do not supply 'kit-cars' but a superb piece of automotive engineering that is available for self-assembly This fabulous aluminium panelled, 5.6litre, Roaring Forties GT40 is finished in Ford Imperial Blue with Silver stripes and was first registered on 16th May 2008. It has only had one owner and has covered just 1,671 miles (mileage is low because the car has generally been trailered everywhere). Since the initial build, it has been developed by Wealden Engineering and Taylor Automotive (both GT40 specialists on replicas and original cars) and is now a practical road car (with nice gear change - not always the case with GT40s) and is also a great track car. It's accompanied by 3 ring-binders containing complete build details from spaceframe to shell, gearbox to the engine, wiring, pedal box etc., a Dyno sheet, tuning and set-up details, and a fresh MoT. Nicely carpeted with decent air-conditioning, this amazing car is in immaculate condition and presents superbly. All in all, probably the best engineered and most attractive GT40 recreation we have ever seen. Further details and technical info are on the website. Details of the car are as follows:- CHASSIS ETC Space frame chassis panelled with aluminium, some of which is anodised silver, e.g. in the engine compartment. Suspension is as per the original layout, with a mixture of Rose joints and Polybush mountings, giving a good compromise between comfort and race track precision and efficiency and also enabling a wide range of adjustment. Shock absorbers are 'Pro-Shock adjustables. Wheels are knock-on, pin drive, aluminium BRM replica 17 inch. 17-inch wheels were chosen rather than the original 15 inch as that size provides for a greater choice of tyres with the appropriate speed rating, i.e. 180+ mph. The tyres currently fitted are Michelin Pilot Sport. Brakes are AP Racing with 6-pot callipers on the front and 4-pot on the rear and are currently fitted with Ferodo /DS2500 pads. The handbrake has cable operated Brembo callipers. All hydraulic lines are braided stainless steel type. Instrumentation is by Smiths and replicates that in the original car. Switches are Lucas as per the original car. The radiator is aluminium and large capacity. No overheating problems have ever been experienced with the car. ENGINE The engine was built to order by Real Steel from all new parts except for the block and gives approximately 450 bhp. When first built it had a Holley carb and gave 443 bhp on their dyno. Since then it has been fitted with Electronic Fuel Injection with eight 48mm throttle bodies, all controlled by a Motec ECU. Full documentation on the engine, including a list of all parts used in its build, s available on request. A summary of the engine details follows:- The block is an early 1970s small-block Ford which has been machined as necessary. The age of the block is significant under UK regulations as it means that the exhaust system does not require Cats and the only emissions test at MOT time is for visible smoke. The engine has been 'stroked' i.e. the stroke has been increased so the capacity is now 347 cubic inches (approx. 5,600 cc) from the original size of 302 cu ins (5000 cc). This gives increased power and, in particular, increased torque. The heads are Dart PR01. The crank is a forged steel eagle 4340. Con rods are forged steel Eagle 'H' beam. Pistons are forged aluminium Keith Black. The sump is a Moroso 9 US quart baffled and includes a windage tray. The oil filter is located remotely from the engine. An oil cooler is fitted. The inlet manifold is as for Weber IDA carbs but is fitted with eight 48mm Jenvey throttle bodies with trumpet intakes. The exhaust is a crossover system which has been ceramic coated inside and out by Camcoat. The camshaft is a Competitions Cam retrofit roller cam with hydraulic tappets and Pro Magnum roller rocker arms. The engine is fitted with a steel main bearing cap girdle to spread the load and strengthen the main bearing caps. The ignition system is MSD. A leak down test was performed on the engine last year which indicated that there were no prob

The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus was one of the most exciting hot hatchbacks to emerge from the 1970s and was originally conceived when Chrysler Group's competition manager, Des O'Dell, decided that there was a need for the company to create a car that would be competitive in International 'Group 4' rallying. The Sunbeam 1.6 GLS appeared to be their most relevant product, so he approached Lotus and offered them one as a basis. Lotus Engineering rose to the challenge and within a couple of months had developed the GLS into a potential winner. As well as their expertise, Lotus' supplied the 2.2 type-911 version of their 16valve, four-cylinder engine coupled to a 5-speed ZF dog-leg gearbox, and also engineered a number of chassis and exhaust system improvements aimed squarely at beating the dominant Escort RS and Vauxhall Chevette HS/HSR's at their own game. Lotus' efforts were rewarded in 1980 when a Sunbeam piloted by Henri Toivonen won the RAC Rally of Great Britain, and indeed, this would be the last time a rear-wheel-drive car ever took the title. In 1981, the Constructor's World Championship was claimed by Sunbeam for the newly christened 'Talbot' team (having been renamed by new owners Peugeot in 1979). Homologation rules at the time dictated that for a new car to be eligible to compete internationally, it would also have to be offered to the general public and sold in a specified minimum number. In order to comply with this requirement, Talbot set up a separate production line at their Linwood factory to fabricate the body shells which would then be shipped directly to Ludham Airfield where Lotus would fit the engine, suspension, and gearbox etc. These road-going Talbot Sunbeam Lotus 'homologation specials' were more than just fast, they certainly looked the part as well. Initially, they were offered only in Embassy Black with Silver stripes and sporting a brace of Marchal spotlights and bespoke 'double four-spoke' cast alloy wheels. Launched to an eager public in 1979, the 2174cc twin-cam engine, breathing through twin Dell'Orto carburetors developed 150 BHP and delivered excellent performance. Glowing reports from the motoring press followed, noting the car's razor-sharp handling and rapid pace, indeed, even when driven today, the Sunbeam is still considered a truly thrilling drive, set apart from most by its rear wheel drive balance, beautifully weighted controls, and overall lightness. HFT 690W is one of those rare cars, and has been with its current owner for twenty-one years, having been enjoyed by six owners since 1981. It appears that this Sunbeam-Lotus has had many thousands of pounds lavished on it over the years, keeping it fresh and resulting in a well sorted, very solid and usable classic car and, indeed, a lot of work has been carried out recently. The engine has been taken out of the car and fully rebuilt including new cylinder liners and high compression pistons, new big end bearings, the cylinder head ported and polished, new water pump, rebuilt distributor and all the other things you do when an engine is on the bench. Back in the car, it's now been run in, having completed 1,600 miles since its rebuild. Bilstein front struts, rated at 195lb, inside shorter springs have been fitted at the front and matching rears (210lb) and a new anti-roll bar keep the back end firmly planted. The front brakes were rebuilt to standard M16 specification including new discs, cables, brake cylinders, and master cylinder. To finish off, the steering rack was replaced along with new track control rod ends, making sure this focussed little hatchback stops and steers as well as when it left the factory. The odometer currently reads 88,000 miles which, although not warranted, the vendor believes to be correct. With similar cars from other manufacturers achieving well in excess of the guide on this particular car, this wonderful and rare Lotus must surely represent great value for money.

The Triumph TR4 was introduced in 1961 to follow its very successful predecessors, the TR2 and TR3. Code named 'Zest' during development, the body was given a more modern and updated appearance by Michelotti but its drivetrain and chassis remained the same using the well proven four-cylinder pushrod unit, albeit with an increased capacity to 2138cc. Handling was improved by a three-inch wider track and the steering was also updated to a more modern and precise rack and pinion system. Internally, the car gained wind-up windows and the new angular rear end allowed for a boot with a very reasonable luggage capacity for a sports car. Another innovation was the option of an alloy hard top with a removable roof panel that was five years ahead of Porsche's famous 911 Targa. 40,235 cars were built between 1961 and 1965 and over the years this car has become one of Triumph's most popular sports cars. This TR4 was originally exported to the dry state of California and returned to Europe in the 1980s being brought back to the UK by a previous owner in 2009. The current owner bought the car over three years ago as a running project, and since then he has treated it to a huge number of restorative works and converted the car from left to right-hand drive. The renovation included a repaint in its original Signal Red. The only evidence of rust found during the process was in the floor pans, which were fully replaced. The braking system was overhauled, a new wiring harness fitted, and an alternator with high torque starter fitted. The very rare Weber DCOE 42s were overhauled and a 4-branch exhaust manifold fitted. The car also benefits from a Mallory twin-spark distributor to increase dwell angle. The interior was completely refurbished, including wool carpets, full seat refurbishment, a new boot board and a new hood. The car has been rolling road tuned and produces 110 bhp at the flywheel. The rebuild has only recently been completed and the car has a current MoT until December 2017. It has covered minimal miles since completion and looks fantastic sitting on silver Minilites. Offered at a most realistic estimate, this TR4 is ready for a new home.

The 360 Spider is Ferrari's twentieth road-going convertible and was always designed with a Spider variant in mind. Since removing the roof of a coupé reduces the torsional rigidity, the 360 was built for strength in other areas and Ferrari designers strengthened the sills, stiffened the front of the floor pan, and redesigned the windscreen frame. The rear bulkhead had to be stiffened to cut out engine noise from the cabin. The convertible's necessary dynamic rigidity is provided by additional side reinforcements and a cross brace in front of the engine. Passenger safety is ensured by a strengthened windscreen frame and roll bars. The use of light aluminium throughout results in the Spider weighing in only 60 kg (130 lb) heavier than the coupé. Originally supplied by Maranello Sales in 2001, this right-hand drive, 360 Spider was ordered with the 6-speed 'Electro-hydraulic' F1 box, finished in GRIGIO TITANIO (3238) with black electric Daytona seats, and a factory upgraded sat nav. It has a complete service history documenting each and every service interval with a stamp at the correct allotted time. The cambelts were replaced during the service in August 2014, and the latest service was completed at 45,570 miles in April 2016. The car has a valid MOT until 7th April 2017, showing no advisories. The car appears to be in outstanding condition and has patently been really well cared for. The hood operates seamlessly and looks new, the coachwork is superb, and the paintwork has a glorious depth of shine. The interior is equally impressive with the seats and carpet showing no wear, no bolster wear or obvious damage. The engine sounds beautiful from tick over through the rev range and we understand that the transmission and gearbox operate seamlessly, and the electrics are all functioning correctly. The Spider is accompanied by its original Ferrari toolkit in its leather case, the original Ferrari book pack containing the manuals and service records, the battery charger, Ferrari seat covers, and a bespoke Ferrari car cover. Beautifully presented, with a detailed history, and sensibly guided, this is one of the most attractive 360 Spiders we have ever seen.

The Lotus Elan was first introduced in 1962 as a roadster and then as a coupé version in 1965. The model was technically advanced with its twin-cam 1558cc engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, and 4-wheel independent suspension. It could reach 60mph in just 7.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 122mph. 'SE' variants featured an increased power output of 118bhp and an upgraded close-ratio gearbox. In October 1972, the +2 S 130/5 was launched, and as suggested by the name, this final derivative of the Elan was to have a five-speed gearbox and 'big valve' engine with higher compression for the UK market. This right-hand drive '+2S' was registered on 3rd August 1973 to its first owner in the UK. This particular car has been developed by respected Lotus specialist, 'Spyder Engineering' of Peterborough, who are known for their spaceframe replacement chassis, suspension mods, and driveline systems, to suit Lotus cars. This car is fitted with a Ford Zetec 2.0 litre, 16-valve engine mated to a five-speed transmission with Ford LSD 3.64 ratio final drive. A double wishbone suspension setup is designed to accept Sierra 10' disc brakes, hubs and bearings. The colour combination of Cherry Red Metallic with Light Cappuccino leather piped in Black, certainly looks the part on this unique Elan +2S. This actual car was used by Spyder Engineering on the front cover of their sales brochure, a copy of which is included in the file. Numerous sundry invoices and MOT Certificates are also included with the car. Having had little use in the past few years, and although it presents well, we would recommend that this car may need a little light recommissioning. Supplied with a UK V5c, and a fresh MOT, this car is a unique take on a classic Lotus, enabling the user to enjoy the traditionally superb handling of an Elan, with the performance and reliability associated with a modern Ford engine.

The Vauxhall Chevette was a great little town car and was deservedly successful - but not what you might call quick. But that was in standard guise. The HS, aimed squarely at motorsport, was something else altogether... Building a works rally car back in the '70s normally meant squeezing your best engine into a small family car, adding big brakes, suspension tweaks, and different gearboxes and axles, to create an 'homologation special', then trying to sell 400 of them. Ford had the Escort RS, Talbot had the Sunbeam Lotus, Fiat the 131 Abarth and for Vauxhall, it was the Chevette 'HS'. The 2,279cc slant-four from the HC range, with a new 16-valve head, was shoehorned into the Chevette's tiny engine bay and Vauxhall raided the parts bins, coming up with the axle, brakes and suspension from the Kadett C GT/E, and a 5-speed Getrag gearbox and alloys from the Chevrolet Vega. The aerodynamics were improved with a front air dam and rear spoiler in the 'Droopsnoot' tradition, the paint was Silver and the interior was Tartan. Only 400 of these cars were ever built and as such, they are very rare and very collectable. 'ETU 754S' was initially registered in the UK on 10th February 1978 to its first owner and was subsequently sold in Ireland in 2008. We understand that it underwent a sympathetic restoration in 2010 by the owner previous to our vendor. The car has no modifications, save for the 4-branch exhaust manifold currently fitted.(the original cast iron manifold and down pipe are included in the sale). During the restoration, the steering, Bilstein suspension, and brakes were all attended to, ensuring this Chevette HS performed as it should. The original alloy wheels and the tartan interior remain in fantastic condition throughout. This car will be supplied with a NOVA reference number and will need to be UK registered upon purchase. These rare Vauxhalls are only going in one direction, so it's time to get in quick, as energetic hot-hatch sideways fun has never looked so appealing!

After a run of more than 60 years, the Land Rover Defender finished production on January 29th, 2016, marking the end (possibly) of a true British motoring legend that will be remembered forever, mainly because most of them will still be running! The Defender always sat happily alongside the Range Rover and the Discovery in Land Rover's model line-up, eschewing those cars luxury trimmings for no-nonsense straight-edged styling and a utilitarian interior. For what it lacks in refinement and on-road enjoyment, there's absolutely nothing that can touch the Land Rover Defender off-road. It has an incredibly solid chassis, high ground clearance, amazing axle articulation, and four-wheel drive with low range gearing, and can effectively cope with almost anything the elements throw at it. However, up until now, the elements have not troubled the stunning 2010, Defender 90 Pick Up for sale here. It has never been out in the rain. I'll say that again, 8,222 miles and it's never been out in the rain! Our vendor has enjoyed some success in business and has allied his creative talents with an ability to clarify what he is trying to achieve and what he hopes to find at the end of it. He obviously applies the same principles to his motor vehicles, as in 2010, when he was looking for a new Land Rover he settled on a Defender 90 Pick Up but felt the need to create something a bit special, and the team at LR Special Vehicle Operations were happy to help. He was not interested in 'bling', the opposite in fact, as he was keen to have his new vehicle look as traditional as possible. It was specified with a much earlier grille, the older heavy-duty wheels, and the car was to be painted in metallic 'Galway Green', a shade akin to the Land Rover greens of old but just a bit more special, sophisticated without being flash. To fulfil its primary role of moving people, a body-coloured full roll-cage was installed which is surprisingly unobtrusive and serves as a perfect frame for the new canvas top. To add to the comfort of those in the back, the seats are covered in a Leaf green leather, the canvas top has roll-up sides with 'clear vision' panels, the rear door swings to the side, and there is a rear mounting step. However, the request that led to a sharp intake of breath at Land Rover was our vendor's wish for an Automatic Gearbox! Whatever next? Now, we can all conjure up an image of a sturdy Welsh lass with a lamb under each arm, changing gear with her left knee and steering with her right, whilst whistling to her two sheepdogs and balancing a can of Brains Bitter on the dashboard, and I'm sure that there are a few good folk that could manage that, but the majority of newish Land Rover Defenders perform their daily duties in less rural circumstances. In suburban areas, most of these vehicles are used to deliver the kids to school, collect friends from the pub, drop off some feed at the stables and pick up some compost from the garden centre etc. Not jobs usually carried out by the 'man of the house', and for those of a slighter build, getting on a bit or with a dodgy left knee an 'Automatic' transforms the whole process. Land Rover agreed, and our vendor was the proud possessor of, what may be, the only Automatic, Defender 90 in existence. Otherwise, this vehicle is conventional and powered by the traditional, 2401 cc, 4-cylinder, 120bhp, diesel with which we are all familiar. It's covered just over 8,000 miles in the last five years and is in the sort of condition that you might expect of a much-loved and well-maintained family car that has never been out in the rain. Sold with a current MoT and all its relevant manuals, this fabulous understated, possibly unique, Land Rover is ready for a new owner. Just don't get it wet!!!

The Evanta Motor Company was the brainchild of well known and respected Classic Car enthusiast, Ant Anstead and his partners and the company's inspiration was to create a range of modern road-going sports cars that echoed the looks and qualities of those achingly beautiful sports-racers of the late fifties and early sixties. They were not replicas, but a marque in their own right, built in the spirit of those Jaguars, Ferraris, and Maseratis upon which we gaze in wonderment at Goodwood, Silverstone and Monaco. Clients were able to specify finishes, trim levels and other details, and the result was a personalised sports car that retained all the charm, character and wind-in-the-hair fun of cars of that period, with modern performance, brakes and road manners. This Evanta "D-Type" Barchetta (Italian for "Little Boat") is finished in period Sebring Blue with contrasting stripes and is a subtle homage to the single-cockpit Jaguar XKD (D-Type) racers of the 60s. The 'Barchetta' journey started out as a concept in 2012 and evolved, based on client feedback and daily in-house development. During the evolution, numerous modifications were made to the interior as well as making a number of mechanical and technical upgrades and at the same time ensuring that the car would be fully 'IVA Compliant' and road legal, however, it must be stressed that currently, the car DOES NOT have an IVA. Built on a bespoke tubular chassis and using composite and Kevlar to make a one-piece body shell, the car is powered by the excellent Chrysler 6.2L LS3 V8 producing an ample 470BHP in a car weighing 1050KG. Features include a 5-speed manual gearbox, fully adjustable suspension all round, power steering, bias adjustable disc brakes all round, full stainless wheels, bespoke cooling and fuel systems. NB "As can be seen from the photographs, the car remains incomplete and requires full trimming and some other details. As explained below, 'The Evanta Motor Company' are no longer trading, however, Ant Anstead has confirmed that he is happy to carry out the work required to finish this car (by separate negotiation), and that his new company, 'DOWSETT CLASSIC CAR COMPANY LIMITED' will warranty the 'D-Type' for 12 months for general items (chassis, suspension etc.) provided he is the one who carries out the final work. Any engine/gearbox warranty will be transferred from the relevant supplier (if such transfer is permitted). Basically, it is his intention to look after the new customer. Buyers should be aware that VAT will be due on the final 'Hammer Price'." NB.The 'Evanta Motor Company' is now in administration and the company is under the direction of the joint administrators who are acting as agents of the company and without any personal liabilities. The car is sold 'strictly as seen".

The TVR Grantura is the first model in a long line of TVR cars debuting in 1958 and going through a series of developments leading from the I to IV and 1800S models with the last ones being made in 1967. Hand-built at the TVR factory in Blackpool, they came with varying mechanical specifications using Austin-Healey brakes, VW Beetle or Triumph suspension parts and BMC rear axles. The Grantura bodyshell was made from glass-reinforced plastic and the power-plant could be chosen from overhead valve engines from Ford, a Coventry Climax unit or the MGA B-series engine. This car is a very rare Series 1 Grantura, of which only 100 were made. The 45th off the production line, it is powered by a Ford pre-crossflow 1500cc engine. Purchased by the current owner as a complete project in 2009, it was subsequently the subject of a £25,000 restoration with leading marque specialists. TVR specialist David Gerald took care of the running gear, chassis and engine and the shell and interior were prepared and superbly finished by Mark Goodacre in the stunning period Aston Martin colour of Roman Purple. In December 2013, the car was finally finished and since then has been used sparingly. Supplied with its original green buff log book, details of previous owners, and bills for work carried out, this exceptionally rare Grantura is very attractive indeed. As the original model that launched the now well-known and loved TVR Brand, this example represents an exciting opportunity for any collector.

The Model 'T' survived far longer than it should have done because Henry Ford thought all a car needs to do is get you from A to B. No frills, no thrills. In the early twenties, he had declared that the 'T had reached perfection and that there would probably never be any need to change its design'. The decision to change the model, partly to pacify his son Edsel, was made even more significant in that the mass production methods used in the T's manufacture meant that the whole production line had to be changed, a feat which took almost exactly a year. With thorough planning and programmes to keep the dealers on board, Ford managed to keep it all together without any cars leaving the famous Highland plant during that change-over year. When it did arrive, the all new 'A' Model was worth the wait, with the market clamouring to get their hands on this exciting new car. Taking Ford overnight from 'country cousin' to 'country club', the Model A had a cachet lacking in the workhorse Model T and suddenly film stars and presidents were happy to pose next to one. Longer, lower and better suspended than its predecessor, it was powered by a Howard Hicks-designed, 3,285cc, L-head four-cylinder engine developing 40bhp (twice the Model T's output) and boasted coil ignition and an integral water pump. Mated to a three-speed manual gearbox, 30mpg was achievable and with a top speed of 65mph, four-wheel drum brakes became a necessity. The vehicle was the first Ford to use the standard set of driver controls, with conventional brake and clutch pedals, throttle and gearchange. Produced from December 1927, it was available in four standard colours, but not black and a range of body styles was offered, including saloons, tourers, coupés and light trucks. When production finally ceased in 1931, over 4.3 million had been sold in no fewer than 22 different styles. This stunning, left-hand drive Tudor model has been the subject of a comprehensive 'nut and bolt' restoration and has only been used a few times in the summer since completion, as can be seen by the photographs of the underneath of the car. The vendor has owned the car for a number of years and it has been part of his private collection. The car must surely be one of the finest Model "A"'s in the country. I was lucky enough to own a prize-winning, Model 'A' Tudor that had been restored in New Zealand and it was much admired, however, this car here is certainly the equal of it. Superbly finished in Maroon with Black wings and running boards, a Black textured roof, good chrome, a Cream coach line, and Cream wire wheels with Whitewall tyres, the overall effect is delightful. The interior is equally impressive with well cut Grey cloth door cards, Salmon Pink woven cloth seat covers, and a new headlining. Mechanically these cars are very reliable with an ample supply of parts and decent electrics (particularly if converted to 12volts), however, SV8544 appears to have benefited mechanically from the recent restoration and should behave well. The vendor states that 'the car always starts on the button and is a pleasure to drive'. Model 'A's are great starter classics, cheap to run, reliable, well supported, and always welcomed by the friendly owner's club, and one in this condition, offered at a sensible guide, will definitely appeal.