This unique, 2003 Volkswagen Passat Estate has contributed towards saving the lives of thousands of men. In June 2017, the car took part in the Keyline Rally, run, in partnership, by Keyline Builders Merchants and Prostate Cancer UK. The Rally saw twenty-two cars drive across Europe with a simple ambition - to raise awareness of prostate cancer. With over 1,800 miles travelled across four countries, the Rally has raised over £50,000 to support the vital services provided by the charity. Recently serviced, this car is supplied with a UK V5c and MOT tested until 4th June. 2018. By bidding on this car, you will be helping beat this disease which affects 1 in 8 men in the UK and support Prostate Cancer UK which is the Charity Partner of Silverstone Classic 2017. More information: https://keylinerally.co.uk/

James had begun concentrating on the manufacture of two-stroke-powered lightweights in the 1930s and continued the policy after WW2. Its first post-war models were the ML, a 122cc Villiers-engined machine derived from a successful military design, and an autocycle. Autocycles were immensely popular in the years immediately following WW2, offering the prospect of affordable two-wheeled transport in a period of severe austerity. Like the mopeds of the 1950s and the definitive machine of this type - the Honda 50 - autocycles were aimed at a non-enthusiast mass market, offering simplicity of operation and, often, a degree of weather protection not enjoyed by larger and more powerful machines. A rigid-framed machine fitted with tubular girder forks, the James Superlux autocycle was powered by a 98cc Villiers Junior de Luxe engine enclosed by pressed-steel panels. The model was fitted with the new Villiers 2F unit for 1950 and continued in production in this form until 1954. Up for auction is this very well presented and original 1951 James Superlux Autocycle. The Motorcycle Dating Service have confirmed the Engine number 801/24869 and Frame number M20200S is a 99cc capacity Superlux Autocycle with the correct Villiers 2F engine. The bike is in perfect working order and has been used for several events, including several appearances at Goodwood Revival and is supplied with its current UK V5. 

With its 916cc, fuel injected, 4-valves-per-cylinder desmodromic, liquid-cooled, 90° V-twin, Ducati’s 916 was an instant classic as soon as it was shown to the world. Built for 5 years before evolving into the 996, this bike was one of Massimo Tamburini’s crowning achievements. Though it produced less horsepower than the Japanese competition, it was more torquey, and no bike from anywhere could compete on looks. In 1998, the Guggenheim featured an exhibit called “The Art of the Motorcycle” and the 916 was one of the few modern bikes to make the cut. To many enthusiasts around the world, the 916 was not simply the latest 'superbike', but the best there had ever been. Not only did it set new standards of performance, handling, and braking, but also topped the table in style and charisma. Ayrton Senna was a personal friend of the Castiglioni family (partially, no doubt, because he was a repeat high-profile Ducati customer), and had actually personally agreed to the first run of 200 bikes named in his honour before his demise. Profits from these 'Sennas' went to the Senna Foundation, to provide Brazilian kids with free sports facilities, as long as they went to school. The first run arrived in 1995 – Silver with red wheels, with a Strada-spec engine (minus the posh Pankl rods) with an SP chassis (Öhlins shock, cast-iron, fully-floating Brembo discs and braided brake hoses) and 300 were built. Two further runs of Senna 2 and Senna 3s were produced in 1997 and 1998 with all profits, similarly, going to the Senna Foundation.This 916 Senna 1 (73/300) was first registered in the UK on 20th March 1998 and has just one previous registered keeper. Most importantly, the bike has covered an incredible 5 (five) miles from new. It was purchased by our vendor in 2011 and has been used as a display bike during that period. As one would expect, the condition of this 916 Senna is beautiful and reflects the delivery mileage indicated. We welcome pre-sale inspections and can report that the bike starts and runs sweetly. An unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a true collector's item that would look good in any setting and, at any level, is a work of art. 

Founded in 1921 in Mandello del Lario, Italy, Moto Guzzi is the oldest European motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production. Success in motorsport both on circuit and road racing has ensured the companies longevity. The manufacturer is also known for their air-cooled 90-degree V-Twin engines mounted longitudinally ensuring the cylinder heads sit prominently on both sides of the frame.The original Moto Guzzi California was released in 1971 and was designed in consultation with the Los Angeles Police Department to replace the previous model. A 'cruiser' style motorcycle, the company have gone on to make many iterations of this bike. In 2013, a new California 1400 Custom was released, fitted with the biggest engine Moto Guzzi have ever produced, utilising ABS, traction control, and even ride-by-wire electronic injection, making it smoother and faster to ride than its predecessors. Stopping power comes from a Brembo setup comprising four-piston callipers up front with a 320mm disc and two-piston callipers at the rear with a 282mm disc. A retro looking cruiser, the bike does have modern looking LED taillights and indicators built into the rear arch. With an impressive 0-60mph time of only 3.7 seconds and 87 bhp, these California 1400 Customs are sure to put a smile on ones face.This particular Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom was registered to its one and only owner in the UK on 24th May 2013. Finished in devilishly handsome black, the bike was bought by our vendor to go on a European tour with friends. The trip was completed and the bike enjoyed, however, other commitments have taken priority and this California has seen little use since, with only 3,166 miles showing on the odometer. Supplied with a UK V5c and MOT tested until 4th October 2017, this cruiser is ready for further adventures!  

It all started back in the early 1960s with Honda’s then-new Suzuka Circuit, which included an amusement park called ‘Motopia’.  The park featured all sorts of motorised vehicle ‘rides’ and one of these featured a tiny prototype motorbike called the Z100, which used the 50cc pushrod single from the Honda Cub, a hardtail frame, and 5-inch wheels. It quickly became the park’s most popular attraction, and because riders looked so 'Simian' while aboard the tiny bikes, the term ‘Monkey Bike’ quickly took hold.The minibike craze began spreading throughout Asia and Europe, with Honda developing a commercially viable take on the Z100, the Z50M.  At this time, in the US, the only minibikes available were often very crude, being mostly lawn mower-engined, which although hugely popular, lacked any real quality and rideability.  Honda, well known in the US by this time, was generating massive sales and reputational momentum with clean-cut marketing and inexpensive, reliable motorcycles that nearly everyone seemed to like, took note of the minibike craze and began piecing together a plan.  Their R&D team wanted something new and fresh, to appeal to the demands of US customers.  The result, with three gears, an automatic clutch, front suspension, rear brakes, larger wheels, knobbly tires, high-mount mudguards, and an adjustable seat, was called the Z50A, or ‘Mini-Trail’.The Mini-Trail astounded the minibike world, Honda dealers couldn’t sell enough of them.  There was huge demand, with both children and adults riding them literally everywhere.  Honda had created an institution!  Honda continued to develop and sell their Z-series of Monkey Bikes models for many more years, being put to good use by owners often as pit bikes or delivery vehicles.  The Monkey Bike philosophy of a real, well-engineered motorbike – but in miniature – still enthrals riders today, both young and old alike.   Here we have a very collectable and rare late 1960s Z50A Mini-Trail (non-battery) model.  It was originally a UK-supplied example, which has recently been fully restored by a Monkey Bike enthusiast.  Unlike any other example out there, this particular bike has been signed by Sir Stirling Moss OBE.  It is ideal for that man-cave or garage as a piece of unique automobilia, or alternatively for using around an estate or race-track.  A special thing in its own right, but having been signed by a legend, it is simply not to be missed.  

It all started back in the early 1960s with Honda’s then-new Suzuka Circuit, which included an amusement park called ‘Motopia’.  The park featured all sorts of motorised vehicle ‘rides’ and one of these featured a tiny prototype motorbike called the Z100, which used the 50cc pushrod single from the Honda Cub, a hardtail frame, and 5-inch wheels. It quickly became the park’s most popular attraction, and because riders looked so 'Simian' while aboard the tiny bikes, the term ‘Monkey Bike’ quickly took hold.The minibike craze began spreading throughout Asia and Europe, with Honda developing a commercially viable take on the Z100, the Z50M.  At this time, in the US, the only minibikes available were often very crude, being mostly lawn mower-engined, which although hugely popular, lacked any real quality and rideability.  Honda, well known in the US by this time, was generating massive sales and reputational momentum with clean-cut marketing and inexpensive, reliable motorcycles that nearly everyone seemed to like, took note of the minibike craze and began piecing together a plan.  Their R&D team wanted something new and fresh, to appeal to the demands of US customers.  The result, with three gears, an automatic clutch, front suspension, rear brakes, larger wheels, knobbly tires, high-mount mudguards, and an adjustable seat, was called the Z50A, or ‘Mini-Trail’.The Mini-Trail astounded the minibike world, Honda dealers couldn’t sell enough of them.  There was huge demand, with both children and adults riding them literally everywhere.  Honda had created an institution!  Honda continued to develop and sell their Z-series of Monkey Bikes models for many more years, being put to good use by owners often as pit bikes or delivery vehicles.  The Monkey Bike philosophy of a real, well-engineered motorbike – but in miniature – still enthrals riders today, both young and old alike.   Here we have a very collectable and rare late 1960s Z50A Mini-Trail (non-battery) model.  It was originally a UK-supplied example, which has recently been fully restored by a Monkey Bike enthusiast.  Unlike any other example out there, this particular bike has been signed by the late John Surtees CBE.  It is ideal for that man-cave or garage as a piece of unique automobilia, or alternatively for using around an estate or race-track.  A special thing in its own right, but having been signed by a legend, it is simply not to be missed.  

The Suzuki 1100 engine was one of the classic hooligan powerplants of the early 1990s, but it took an Italian Company called Bimota to realise its true potential as the scourge of all suburban neighbourhoods.With 160mph performance, a short, wheelie-prone chassis and a screaming banshee wail from the under seat exhausts each time the rev needle passed 6,000rpm, the SB6 was perhaps the ultimate cafe racer special of the mid-1990s. A truly exotic, handbuilt, carbon fibre everywhere, 'R' version of the SB6 was also produced for those who demanded the very best, which cost a staggering £17,995 nearly 20 years ago.The “S” of SB6-R tells you that the engine for this bike came from Suzuki. Specifically, it was yanked from the GSXR 1100 of the time. With Bimota-developed camshafts, it produced 156 horsepower and could propel the bike to a top speed of 175 miles per hour. It also came with stereotypical Italian build quality inconsistencies, which were tough to bear on a bike this expensive, however, it must be said that this money did buy you some of the best components available at the time – Paoli suspension, Brembo brakes, Marchesini wheels and more. Still, time heals all wounds, and you can now get a Bimota SB6-R, in excellent condition, for not much more than comparable Japanese bikes of the era. This SB6-R is a late production bike and was first registered on the 1st June 2000. It was purchased by our vendor, the bike’s second registered keeper, on the 10th May 2016 and is now presented to auction with a fresh MOT and in a superb condition totally commensurate with its odometer reading of a shade over 1,700 miles. The bike appears completely standard apart from a Mark Hill Performance exhaust.This is a stunning concoction of a hugely powerful Japanese engine, Italian styling, and sweet high-speed handling and would make an attractive addition to any collection of performance bikes.

Based on the Mulsanne chassis, the Bentley Turbo R was built to be a serious high-performance machine and, like its predecessor, this Bentley had a turbocharged engine, however, it was more highly tuned than the Mulsanne. With Bosch fuel injection increasing torque levels, uprated suspension, anti-roll bars, and superior dampers, the Bentley Turbo was surprisingly nimble for a car of its size and fitted with a 6750cc V8 capable of 135mph it was a real performer in a straight line too. Rave reviews in the press helped dealers move the Turbo R in relatively substantial numbers - one report by Motor Trend described it as "The first Bentley in decades deserving of that famous name".The stylish lines of these nineties Bentleys look best in darker colours, and the Beluga Black paintwork with twin Cardinal Red 'coach-lines' gives this substantial saloon a wonderful low and sleek look. As is traditional with a car which would have cost £110,000 new, the interior is the epitome of class. Lush red-piped, black leather, deep carpets and superb veneers suggest the 27,000 miles on the clock are genuine. However, the mileage can not be substantiated.  This stunning Bentley was bought in January 2016 by our vendor from a University Professor who took it to many events and had obviously taken great care of it. This car has a current MoT until March 2018 and comes with some service history, original tool kit and jack. In addition, when photographed it ran without fault and is generally presented in lovely condition. The paintwork retains a good shine and the interior is in excellent condition. The engine bay looks very clean and we welcome pre-sale inspections on this gentleman's express.A very classy and useable appreciating classic, this Turbo R is offered without reserve, will be driven to the auction, and you might just enjoy driving it home!! 

Following the international success of their nimble 924, Porsche designed an all-alloy, 2.5-litre inline-four for their new 944 which they planned to introduce in 1982. Their talented 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, all a bit technical but the result is a large four-cylinder engine that feels as turbine-smooth as a six.Cosmetically, the 944's bodywork was revised with wider wheel arches (similar to that of the 924 Carrera GT), a fresh interior and upgrades to the brakes and suspension. With greater visual presence and the performance to match, better handling, stopping power and more creature comforts, the 944 was a natural step forward.A 'turbo' version of the 944 was always on the cards, and the forced induction boosted the 2.5-litre engine by a healthy 60bhp, necessitating an upgraded clutch and gearbox. The chassis was further developed and thicker anti-roll bars and four-pot brake callipers were fitted to deal with the significantly increased performance. Externally, a smoother nose panel and a larger rear spoiler distinguished it from its lesser siblings. In February 1991, (the final year of 944 production), Porsche released the 944 Turbo Cabriolet which combined the Turbo S' 250bhp engine with the strengthened cabriolet body built by the ASC-American Sunroof Company at Weinsberg.  Compared to the Coupé model, the Cabriolet's windscreen is lowered about 6cm and raked back to reduce the wind noise when the top is down.  Porsche initially announced that 600 would be made, but ultimately 625 were built, with just 100 examples produced in right-hand drive for the UK, Japanese, Australian and South African markets.  This then is a very rare and capable motor car, with a 0-62 mph time of under 6 seconds, and was produced for just one year, with only 32 examples believed to still reside in the UK.Presented here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive, 944 Turbo Cabriolet supplied new by Porsche Centre-Strattons of Wilmslow Ltd. on the 1st August 1992.  Finished in the classic Porsche colour of Guards Red (LM3A) with a Classic Grey (TT) leather interior and grey carpets throughout, this car is in superb condition and has today covered just 47,340 miles. It was supplied with options 220: a limited slip differential with 40% lockup with reinforced inner plates and molybdenum coated differential shafts (as standard), 233: tyre specification, 573: air-conditioning, 605: headlight aim control and 946: leather/ leatherette seats.It was serviced by Porsche Centres (Strattons, Chariots, AFN) from 2,789 miles to 19,968 miles, and latterly by marque specialists. It comes with an original and fully stamped-up Porsche Service Book plus numerous invoices for maintenance plus MoT Certificates, which help corroborate the indicated mileage.  Now being sold from part of an enthusiast’s collection, this car has recently benefited from a full service (including cam-belt) in 2016.This fabulous, open-top, Porsche has obviously been well-maintained and presents, both mechanically and cosmetically, really well.  Small but important details like factory stickers still in situ, two sets of keys and a complete book-pack help support its careful ownership. This is a simply a lovely example of one of the rarest and most sought-after Porsches from the 1990s. The 944, the 968 and even the 928 are seeing their values rise in the wake of the '911 explosion' and front-engined Porsches are having the Renaissance they richly deserve. This great example, whilst being competitively guided, opens the door into a very exclusive club.

The MP4-12C is McLaren's first production car since the legendary McLaren F1. Unlike the F1, the MP4-12C is powered by a 3.8-litre V8, twin-turbo engine that can propel the car from 0 to 124 mph in an incredible 8.9 seconds. Designed by Frank Stephenson, who also styled the Ferrari F430 and the new Mini, the MP4-12C was launched in 2011 and is built using a great deal of technology from McLaren's Formula One program. For example, a Formula One style carbon tub, known as a 'carbon monocell', forms the basis of the car's chassis and weighs only 80 kg. In addition, the engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic dual-clutch gearbox allowing for seamless gear changes. Even the name 'MP4-12C' is an homage to McLaren's Formula One history, as every chassis since 1981 has been labeled MP4. Reviews of the model confirmed that McLaren had achieved what they set out to do with their new car. Evo Magazine stated: "It's faster than a Ferrari 458 Italia, has more useable performance, rides better, has more mechanical grip and is much, much more useable."   This particular McLaren MP4-12C was ordered new by its one and only owner on 31st July 2012 through McLaren London. Finished in Azure Blue with a full red leather interior, additional options include; parking sensors front and rear, branded floor mats, Meridian sound system, Iris upgrade with Sat Nav, McLaren vehicle tracking and electric and heated memory seats. The car has been back to McLaren for its second and third-year full services and will go back there prior to the sale for another service. Now showing just 22,880 miles from new, this one owner car is striking in its colour combination and represents an opportunity to own one of the world's most competent and seamless supercars. 

The Lotus Carlton is a legend and the kind of car that comes along once in a generation.  At a time when really fast four-door saloons were the preserve of BMW and Mercedes, this Vauxhall (Opel) derived super saloon arrived on the scene demolishing the opposition. Oddly, it wasn't its huge performance or masculine good looks that created the most fuss but the fact that the Daily Mail was so outraged by its stated top speed of 176mph, that it declared it too fast for British roads. Of course, the Lotus Carlton - or Type 104 to Lotus aficionados - was nothing of the sort, and although it shared its major components with a mainstream executive car, its level of development across every aspect of automotive dynamics had resulted in a truly special performance car.It was powered by a twin-turbo version of the venerable straight-six used in the Senator, which developed a remarkable 377bhp. To achieve that figure, Lotus had put a lot of work into the 3.6-litre power unit, uprating and strengthening the bottom end, porting the 24-valve cylinder head (from the Carlton GSI), and fitting forged 'slipper pistons' made by Mahle atop new Lotus-designed connecting rods tied to a counterweighted, forged steel crankshaft. The gearbox was the same six-speeder used in the Corvette ZR-1, the only transmission in GM's parts bin, capable of handling the car's monster torque.  AP Group-C derived brakes - four-pot calipers with 330mm ventilated discs at the front and two-pot at the rear – sat behind specially developed Goodyear tyres. Performance was brisk, to say the least. 0-60mph came up in 5.0 seconds, 0-100 was dispatched in 11.1 seconds, and in 1992 Autocar Magazine recorded a time of 17.0 seconds for their 0-100-0 challenge, 2nd best behind an F40, however, it's the car's maximum speed of 176mph that will always be quoted by its fans. Based on a civilised modern saloon car, the Lotus Carlton was tractable, light and well-mannered in town traffic, however, whilst those 377 horses were quite comfortable in the Dressage Ring, given an open gate, they were quickly off to the Cross Country Course.Supplied new by Moorland Motors of Blackpool in August 1991 and finished in the obligatory Imperial Green, this immaculate Lotus Carlton is car Number 28 out of a limited production of 284 UK, right-hand drive models and has covered a warranted 4,500 miles from new.After a period in dry storage, this special and possibly unique car has been carefully recommissioned to prepare it for sale. All the fluids including gearbox, coolant, power steering etc. have been replaced and an invoice for this work totalling £1,900 is in the car's history file. We would recommend that the original tyres, although in excellent condition, are replaced before this ballistic Carlton is fully extendedAlongside the normal documentation, it comes with its original book pack and the numbered Lotus Carlton book that was presented to each owner at the time of sale. The condition of this lovely car is commensurate with its 4,500 miles and can be gleaned from a close inspection of the accompanying photographs.The product of the finest motorsport brains of the decade, these cars are still seriously quick in modern terms, and the opportunity to acquire, what may be the lowest mileage example left, is not to be missed. 

Purity is a fragile and vulnerable thing and in August 1996, the revolutionary new Lotus Elise seemed to ooze purity from every extruded anodised aluminium and epoxy resin crevice, with nothing superfluous subtracting from the essence of this truly minimalist, focused little sports car. Although 'beautiful to behold' it certainly was, the time-honoured relationship between 'form and function' was clearly evident in the way it went and handled with its lightweight chassis-tub at 731kg failing to daunt the enthusiasm of the mid-mounted, 1.8-litre K-series engine, and its 118bhp was enough for a 0-60mph time in the low sixes allied to decent pull in the higher ratios. Clothed in two-piece 'clamshell' fibreglass bodywork, the featherweight two-door also featured all round double-wishbone independent coil-over suspension, rack and pinion steering, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, and a five-speed gearbox. Designer Julian Thomson and engineer Richard Rackham were keen to create a car with something of a motorcycle’s feel, and they undoubtedly succeeded, as is evident as much as in the aluminium-and-rubber interior and neat little Stack instrument panel, as in the car's dynamic intimacy with the road, the wind, and the weather. The Elise was a reaction to the corpulent world of leather, luxury, and levers becoming increasingly evident in Lotus road cars, and was an attempt to recreate Colin Chapman’s early principles before he abandoned them in a move upmarket. The early cars were followed in 2002 by the Series 2 and any number of special models with various engine options and greater levels of creature comfort and they're all great, but the simpler, more demure Series 1 still defines the breed. The 1997 Lotus Elise S1 'lightweight' offered here was supplied new by Bell & Colvill to a prominent member of the BRDC who was a well known racing driver in the 1960s. It has covered a mere 1,633 miles from new and is one of the very early lightweight series cars which featured composite brake discs and an aluminium engine cover in the quest for the lowest possible kerb weight. This little Lotus presents superbly in 'Racing Green Metallic' with Magnolia hide and is fitted with a 'Momo' steering wheel, built in driving lights, and Perspex headlamp covers. The car has recently been serviced, which included changing all fluids and replacing the cambelt and will have a fresh MOT at the time of the sale.This sparkling Elise is in superb condition as can be seen in the accompanying photographs. Absolutely delightful. 

The Triumph TR6 was the best-selling Triumph in history when production ended in 1976, but was later surpassed by the TR7. More than 94,000 TR6s were built, ninety per cent of them to US specification. The TR6 was a refined sports car and featured pile carpets on the floors and boot, plush-looking bucket seats, a lovely wooden dashboard and a full complement of instrumentation. In the US, it featured the six-cylinder engine that was carried over from the TR250, while the UK version had a more powerful fuel-injected engine from the TR5 with Lucas mechanical fuel injection system. It traces its lineage back to the four-cylinder Triumphs: TR4, TR4A, TR3/TR3A and TR2. This stylish six-cylinder sports car is regarded by some as the last true Triumph.This TR6 is an original UK right-hand drive example that has recently been treated to a photographic body-off restoration. The original fuel injection system has been replaced in favour of three Weber 45 DCOE side-draft carburettors and the 2.5 litre straight-six has a ‘sprint' cam, giving a very useful increase in power. Both torquey and eager to rev, with an addictive roar from the intake trumpets and the stainless exhaust system, it's a rewarding and entertaining drive.A precise four-speed gearbox with switched overdrive on third and fourth is great for either blasting around B-roads or high-speed cruising. The steering is tight and direct - there is great feedback through the wheel, not least due to rack mount upgrades. Pirelli tyres give excellent levels of traction and cornering, and the brakes bring everything solidly to a stop without drama.It's obvious when you inspect the underside of this TR that it has been well looked-after; there are no signs of repairs and no cover-ups with fresh underseal. All suspension components have been powder-coated or painted as part of the rebuild and attention to detail is very high. All inspections are welcome.This TR6 is an opportunity to own a fully-prepared, fast and beautifully restored example of an original UK TR6. We encourage pre-sale inspections and urge prospective bidders to come and have a drive prior to the auction. 

The 3.2 Carrera is revered as the ultimate development of the original 911 that first appeared in 1963. These final cars (before being replaced by the more complicated 964) were the most flexible and usable of Butzi Porsche's original design. Launched in 1984, and reviving the ‘Carrera' name for the first time since 1977, these were the ultimate 1980's sports cars.The all-alloy, flat-6 engine, which had been fuel injected since 1971, received a final stretch to 3,164cc, giving a torque-rich 231bhp - enough to propel the lithe and slippery model to over 150 mph, with 0-60 mph coming up in 5.6 seconds.   All 3.2 Carreras feature galvanised bodies, which together with Porsche's legendary build quality, ensure that these classics are long lasting.The car presented here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1985 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Cabriolet finished in the classic colour combination of Guards Red with a Black interior.  This genuine example has covered just 80,686 miles which is supported by MOT certificates back to 1989, a Service Book showing 20 stamps and a large file of service and maintenance invoices. The car comes from long-term ownership, having been with its last keeper from 2005 to 2016.  During this custodianship, the car was put into storage for a period from 2012, with MOT certificates indicating that from the 11th April 2012 until the current MOT, the car has covered just 123 miles.In March 2016, it was given a fully comprehensive service/re-commissioning with many tired or perishable parts replaced.  This car has obviously been well-maintained and presents, both mechanically and cosmetically, in very good condition.  Small details like factory stickers still in place and the Porsche tool roll still in its corner help support this car’s dutiful ownership history. A true landmark in the 911 timeline, the first of the truly usable and durable 911s that, as the years and miles go by, will just keep going and going and probably just get even better looking.  This is a simply a lovely genuine example of one of the most popular and sought-after Porsche models. 

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. Production was between 1961 and 1965 and over the years this model has become one of Triumph's most popular sports cars.This UK-supplied TR4 is finished in the stunning colour combination of Midnight Blue with an Oxblood Red interior. Fresh from a recent full restoration, the car is ready for a top-down blast around the UK in perfect sixties style. A new hood, powder coated wire wheels, and brilliant chrome-work complete this fabulous looking classic.The driving experience is said to be a great combination of Triumph's classic 4-pot engine, precise gear changes, communicative steering, and nimble handling, and the overdrive makes for very relaxed cruising. An ideal summer classic at a most affordable level, we welcome pre-sale inspections on this TR4 and prospective bidders should contact the office for further details. 

The Lotus Elite, when first launched in 1958, put Colin Chapman and Lotus cars very firmly on the map. It utilised a 'monocoque construction' which meant there was no separate chassis and the body was 'load bearing', and whilst this was becoming accepted practice, the Elite was the first time it had been attempted in glass-fibre. When combined with independent sporty suspension, a ZF gearbox, disc brakes, a Coventry Climax all aluminium engine, and a very low drag coefficient of just 0.29 - it made for a great drivers car. So much so, that by production end in 1963 over one thousand had been produced and Lotus was now a credible British sports car manufacturer.This particular car became the property of Dick Crosthwaite (he of the famous 'Crosthwaite and Gardener' engineering company) as he was originally searching for an inlet manifold for a Coventry Climax engine and the one he eventually found was still attached to this car, 413 RDT! He then started to accumulate other parts to add to his store in the hope of fully restoring the little Lotus over time. These included a new ZF gearbox, Borrani wire wheels, and various new/old stock original components.However Dick's busy and successful business life prevented him from making much progress, so he eventually parted with the car in 2009 when our vendor commenced a thorough and complete total rebuild. He took enormous trouble to recreate the car authentically but with period upgrades and also to the highest of standards - sourcing all parts carefully and sparing no expense. The car now presents superbly with excellent shut lines, the paint shines deeply (having been soda blasted back to the original gel coat before painting), the stainless steel trim shines brightly, and the freshly trimmed interior in Air Force Blue leather and Cornflower Blue carpets looks superb.Under the bonnet sits the 1500cc "FWB" engine with a steel crankshaft, Arrow Rods and Arias pistons with a 5-bearing cam and adjustable timing wheel mated to a new ZF 4-speed gearbox, an aluminium radiator with an effective fan, a long-range aluminium fuel tank and braided brake and fuel lines finish off the stunning rebuild. The monocoque is original - not one of the later reproduced versions, as is the gearbox. The engine is also an original road engine, not a converted pump engine. Since completion the car has covered just 879 miles, including a 300 mile very recent round trip to Castle Combe to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Elite. This is now a great opportunity to buy a real "racing car for the road", just as Colin Chapman always intended.

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 smoothly polished cam covers to a ribbed appearance and for US-spec cars, twin Stromberg carburettors were used. The interior and dashboard were also redesigned, with flick switches being substituted by rocker switches to meet U.S regulations.This particular car has been fully maintained for its whole life and the car's history file documents all the relevant details including its earlier custodians. It appears to have been extensively restored by Barretts Jaguar of Kent in 1987 and there is a photographic record in the file. Our vendor was aided in his search for the best SeriesII he could find by Ken Bell. ex-Coombes Jaguar, a respected authority on all things Jaguar. The odometer currently indicates just over 95,000 miles and this, matching numbers, Series II looks superb finished in Signal Red with a Black interior. The wire wheel spokes have been upgraded to stainless steel and the cleverly modified stereo system incorporates Satellite Navigation, however, the car is essentially honest and still guided by its original steering wheel, a rare find these days.BYF 100H is a fairly high-profile E-Type and has featured at many events, including being one of the cars selected to appear in the Guinness World Record Display collection of E-Types at Regent Street Motor Show in 2011 to celebrate fifty years since the E-Type was launched. It was also seen at the St.James Concours d'Elegance in 2013 and at Hampton Court in 2014. Additionally, this car was chosen by Boris Johnson, when he was Mayor of London, to take part in the convoy celebrating the opening of the Piccadilly and St. James two-way system, and appeared on BBC and ITV looking splendid.Freshly MoT'd and ready for inspection, there can't be a more quintessentially British classic than a bright red E-Type.  . 

The best Capri 'Brooklands' we have ever seen! This car, affectionately known as Oscar, was bought by its current owner over 8 years ago on 30th March 2009 as an immaculate Capri 280 "Brooklands" with a genuine mileage of 12,704,(now showing 14,680). It has every MoT and tax disc ever issued for the car and a full dealer service history, including an immaculately presented and extremely comprehensive A4 binder full of further history and receipts. This Capri has had just three previous keepers from new.According to our vendor, he bought the car "in truly exceptional condition with no corrosion or damage". It had never been repaired or painted, which was later verified by marque specialists 'Restore-A-Ford'.Since that purchase, the entire car has been professionally and fully re-finished (not restored) by the leading Capri experts, Restore-A-Ford. The subject of a money-no-object refinish designed to produce a car that was correct in every detail and, possibly, even better than when it left the factory. This whole process, (including the strip down showing the car to have no corrosion or repair damage) is comprehensively documented with hundreds of full-colour photographs.The entire underside of the car, including the wheel houses, was taken back, by hand, to bare metal and then zinc etch-primed, and stone chip coated, before being painted in ICI two-pack clear overbase. All underside components were refinished too in the correct finish and colours, and the dampers and engine were paint matched to the original finishes. All the fixings, nuts and bolts were stripped and re-zinced with the correct 'gold passivate' factory finish, only again, to a much higher standard than the originals.New brake drums, cylinders, shoes and fitting kit were used, whilst the original calipers were fully stripped and rebuilt with stainless pistons and fresh, factory-correct, zinc coating on the calliper bodies. New EBC dustless brake pads were used along with new discs and fitting kit. These were connected to stainless Goodridge flexible brake hoses that are black sheathed to look factory original with the whole brake system running EBC silicone brake fluid. This perfect base was further complimented by every rubber bush on the car being replaced in favour of Superflex poly replacements.A brand new, period correct stainless steel Janspeed exhaust system was fitted and bespoke stainless link pipes were made in order that the factory manifolds could be retained. Those manifolds were then plasma-ceramic coated. Further to that, rather than re-use the mild steel manifold studs, an engineering company was commissioned to make a full set of studs in marine-grade stainless steel and brass nuts to suit. The engine starts and runs beautifully and uses a full set of silicone hoses that mimic the originals (included) while the system also benefits from waterless coolant, which along with the silicone brake fluid are lifetime fluids.The quality of the paint finish is immediately obvious and is almost flawless, topped off with a perfectly applied, Ford authorised, stripe kit. New, old stock, mud flaps and brackets were sourced and stainless 'pucs'" were commissioned by the owner to fit between the arch and the bracket to protect the paint. The bumpers were repainted in the correct satin black with all fixings re-finished as per the rest of the car.Everything on the car has been prepared to the highest standards and to original colour and specifications. Everything mentioned above is backed by invoices in a very impressive history folder. The car comes with all the original handbooks and plastic sleeve, as well as genuine main and spare Ford keys including the fully functional torch key. If, like the current owner, you want the ultimate Mk3 Capri, correct in every aspect but hand built and finished to an exceptional standard, E366 OFD really is the only option.More pictures can be found here showing the refinishing process from strip-down through to Concours re-fit:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ejm1ryzdjzgy483/AAAkysbrvetje6duhEJtHig2a?dl=0

In 1978 Porsche introduced their latest version of their 911 called the '911SC'. It featured a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and a 5-speed 915 transmission. Originally, power output was 180bhp, later 188bhp and then in 1981, it was increased to 204bhp.This UK-supplied 911 SC is finished in an appropriate 70's colour combination of Gold with a matching Tan interior with groovy ‘Pasha' covered sports seats. The car has been maintained by respected Porsche specialist RS911 in Wales and will be coming directly from them to the auction following a full engine service and some attention to the brakes including new rear brake calipers and discs. It will be supplied with a fresh MOT certificate and will be ready to be driven away from the auction. Supplied with its original service book, tools, jack and recently refurbished wheels, this 911 SC has covered a total of 129,950 miles but has been the subject of significant expenditure over the years. Speaking with RS911, they report that the car is an excellent original car with good floor pans and crisp shut lines The car drives well and the interior is superb.Purchased by the current owner three years ago, it has been kept in dry storage during that time and only brought out on high days and holidays. The SC remains an excellent value entry into Classic 911 ownership, with a great blend of traditional styling with a more refined driving experience than earlier models. We welcome pre-sale inspections on this car and bidders should contact the office for further details. 

The Mercedes-Benz 220SE was superseded in early autumn 1965 by the 250SE, powered by the new 2.5-litre M129 engine. This bigger and more powerful unit had an output of 150hp at 5500 rpm giving the new model a significant improvement in acceleration and top speed. The car’s external appearance was little changed with only the new 14inch rims and new hubcaps being visible. However, there were a number of improvements over the 220 including larger disc brakes and a redesigned rear axle.A mere 5,259 examples of the 250SE Coupé were built before the introduction of the replacement 280SE in late 1967. These elegant German-engineered, pillarless coupés remain very good looking cars are highly sought after for their timeless style and driving pleasure.This, right-hand drive, 250 SE Coupé has covered just over 99,000 miles and is fitted with power steering and a column shift for the automatic gearbox. This car appears to have been subject to a restoration at some point in its life with many new mechanical parts fitted at the time including shock absorbers, fuel pump, brake reservoir, coils, distributor cap etc. and the vendor informs us that electronic ignition is fitted. He also explained that the seats and carpets have been re-trimmed and the car has been repainted at some point, we understand in its original colour of Dunkelblau (332). In a market where 280SEs are now commanding premium prices, this elegant 250 SE, at this sensible guide, should not be overlooked.

Proudly unveiled to an appreciative audience at the Geneva Motor Show of 1963, the Paul Bracq designed, second generation SL began with the 230. Its wonderfully crisp styling clothed a monocoque chassis equipped with all-round independent suspension, power assisted disc/drum brakes, recirculating ball steering, and a 2306cc straight-six engine of 150bhp and 145 lb-ft of torque mated to either a four-speed manual or an automatic transmission. Remaining in production until 1971, the W113 Class, frequently referred to as the 'Pagoda', eventually spanned three engine sizes. Of the 48,912 W113 Series cars made between 1963 and 1971, 19,831 were 230SLsDFH 125B was purchased in 2015 from a private collection within an estate as the owner had sadly passed away. He had purchased the car in 1988 and duly set about a  restoration. The vehicle was originally registered in his companies' name and at some point was transferred to his own name so, although it has had four keepers 'on paper', two of them were the same. The car appears to have been truly cherished throughout this 27 year period. The odometer was reset at the time of the restoration so we obviously cannot warrant the car's indicated mileage today. Approximately 8 years ago it was taken off the road, and since 2015 a sympathetic partial restoration has been carried out. Our vendor took the whole vehicle apart and either renewed, where required, or cleaned and repaired all else.The engine was taken out and rebuilt and a new clutch fitted. New bulkhead covers and engine undertray have been fitted, and the engine and ancillaries have been nicely detailed, so the engine bay is very impressive indeed. The car was fully serviced at this point.The bodywork was taken back to a bare shell with all the glass out and has been professionally repainted in a distinctive Sea Green. No expense appears to have been spared on the interior and the new trim looks superb. The steering wheel has been professionally restored, as has all the chrome. The hood is in Beige and is in lovely condition, and the hardtop is in Gloss Black, and again has been restored. Hundreds of hours and around £35,000 have been invested to return this Pagoda to top form. All the qualities that made the Pagoda SLs so desirable in their heyday remain today - chic styling, Teutonic build quality, and great driving 'feel'. This little green 'Pagoda' is very appealing and the world's enthusiasm for these charismatic, sixties' Mercedes sports cars, shows little sign of abating. 

In the aftermath of the Ford GT40's legendary success at Le Mans and worldwide, and Ford's self-indulgent glossy advertising campaign marketing the handful of 40"-high road cars that they had built to satisfy the requirements of the rule-makers in international motorsport, it's no surprise that the GT40 quickly donned the mantle of one of the world's greatest ever classic sports cars. Then, as now, there was a desire amongst rising generations to own a GT40 (or something that looked just like it), leading to an increased demand for unmolested originals and the start of a replica-building industry that continues to this day.One enthusiast on the lookout for the genuine article at that time was Peter Thorp of Safir Engineering, whose frustration at not being able to find one (original race cars had disappeared into private collections and owners of the road cars were loathed to part with them) led him to a meeting with John Willment. Willment retained a large stock of GT40 spares, tools, jigs and original plans, while Thorp's company, Safir, were experienced constructors of Formula Three single-seaters. The discussions of two much motivated 'petrolheads could have only one outcome, resources would be pooled and production re-started."Negotiations with Ford in Dearborn led to an agreement that further examples could be built, with Safir continuing the run of chassis numbers from the point of completion, but allowing for a further three 'original' chassis to be completed and registered, since Willment had always intended to, one day, finalise the GT40 build programme by finally constructing the three chassis and boxes of parts he still held in storage. As the final chassis had been 'GTP/1086', he retained '1087', '1088' and '1089'. The first Safir chassis would, therefore, be '1090'." - Trevor Legate, Ford GT40, Production & Racing History. 'Mark V' was chosen to designate the mildly updated model, the monocoque chassis of which was redesigned to enable fabricated construction (the originals had used pressed panels). Modern technology in the form of zinc-chromate corrosion proofing ensured a longer life than the original design had enjoyed and a superior and less leak-prone fuel tank was adopted. Tennant Panels supplied the roof structure, the rest of the chassis being completed by Safir with the lightweight body panels fitted. Ex-JW Engineering employees were used wherever possible.The first Safir GT40 was completed in 1980, with a further 39 examples following over the course of the next 15 years, five of which were completed to 7-litre 'Mark II' specification. Cars could be supplied engine-less or with, usually, a 5.3-litre Ford V8 installed. Maximum power depended largely on the choice of induction - Holley or Weber - outputs ranging from 400 to 460bhp. Although Safir received no financial assistance from Ford, the latter sanctioned, and generally approved of, the Mark V project and assisted with obtaining certification for road use. Between them, JW Engineering, Safir and Ford agreed that these 'continuation' cars would be called 'GT40 Mark V Powered by Ford', thus minimising Ford Motor Company's potential liability. Safir later obtained the 'GT40' trademark.This, very special right-hand drive, GT40 Mark V has covered just over 7,800 miles since leaving the Safir workshop in 1989. Two owners have enjoyed the car and the second (and current owner) has owned it since 1995  but has now reached the age of 70 and the time has, therefore, come to sell his much-loved possession. Whilst in conversations with Peter Thorpe about the car in 1995, our vendor made the valid point that the cockpit could get very hot in its current format. Peter Thorpe therefore designed and made new doors for our vendor with removable roof panels which helped the heat issues, ensured the driver could enjoy the impressive sound of the potent Mathwall 5.3 V8 along with offering more space for the taller driver. The original doors are included as part of the sale.Serviced and MOT'd every year since 1997 (with additional service records prior to this period), there is a comprehensive history file with the car detailing all the work carried out over the years, and corroborating the 7,800 miles indicated. There is also another file detailing more of the history of these rare cars, with original sales brochures and magazine articles, along with correspondence between the two owners and interested parties in the car over the years. Reading these interesting files really gives you the impression that this car has enjoyed all the love and attention it deserves and the condition of the car certainly backs this up. This is an honest car, presented in original condition, the red paintwork gleams, and the looks are a joy to behold, certainly iconic, and in some people's eyes, a candidate for the Eighth Wonder of the World Coming to auction with a fresh service and MOT, carried out at 'SVP Motorsport' in May of this year, this

The Virage was a large, heavy car in spite of its all-aluminium body, but with a reworked version of Tadek Marek's legendary quad-cam 5.3-litre V8, now with a 32-valve head designed by Callaway Engineering of Connecticut, hydraulic tappets and Weber-Marelli fuel injection, it produced 364 lb·ft torque and 330bhp, which was enough to elevate its performance to near supercar levels. The five-speed ZF manual was only fitted to about 40% of Virage, with the car’s driving attributes lending themselves more to the popular automatic option of Chrysler's three-speed Torqueflite transmission. For 1993, the three-speed was replaced by a four-speed automatic unit."Acceleration just never seems to run out", claimed Sports Car International on a first test. They also praised the "eager and quicker revving" nature of the engine and were generally mightily impressed with the whole package: "The new car outperforms the old in every respect. It's quicker, sharper handling, more refined and has an astonishingly good ride. It's better made, too. The factory's craftsmanship is legendary, but now it is allied to 1990s standards of quality and reliability’’.  Costing £135,000 at launch, by the end of the 2000 model year, just 1,050 Virage related models were produced in total, quite a low production number when compared to some of its predecessors.The car presented here is a 1994 Virage Automatic which is being sold from a small private collection of choice classics. It looks fabulous in Middlesex Green and the contrasting green-piped, tan leather interior is well-preserved. It was supplied new by the JCT600 Group on the 21st February 1994 and was maintained by the supplying dealer up until 10,880 miles. Since then, it has been serviced by Aston Martin main-dealers (Stratstone AM of Wilmslow, Lancaster AM of Seven Oaks, Stratton AM of Norwich) and latterly marque specialists, up until 41,328 miles. In October 2010 it was acquired by a privately-owned classic car museum, hence the relatively low mileage and enviable condition.Subsequently, the car was fully re-commissioned and has since been well-maintained by our enthusiastic vendor. It has benefitted from some recent expenditure, including a mileage-appropriate service with the refurbishment of its fuel injectors and set-up, four new Avon Turbo-Speed tyres, a new steering rack, and a repair to its Vehicle Information Centre (VIC unit), which cost £2,500 alone.The car is accompanied by its full Aston Martin book-pack and numerous invoices for maintenance. Now with some 45,000 miles on the clock, it's said to drive beautifully and has an MoT until July 2018. Attractively guided today, this lovely Aston offers affordable ownership of a classic 90's British muscle car.

The original Spencer King designed Range Rover was one of the British Motor Industry's proudest success stories. When it went out of production at the end of 1996, it still looked as fresh and forward-thinking as it did back in 1970 when one was exhibited in the Louvre as an example of modern sculpture.TJT 385L is a late Suffix 'A'  Range Rover, first registered on 3rd October 1972 and purchased by Mr Walter Welch from his local Land Rover dealer Tilley's of Weymouth, Dorset, on 4th October 1972. In approximately 1975, the car passed to its second owner, Mr Stanley Wyn Jones of Rhyl, North Wales. It was subsequently purchased by Mrs Phyllis Clayton of Hereford in February 1994 who kept the car for nearly 20 years until October 2013.Specified from the factory in Sahara Dust with a number of factory fitted options including the Fairey overdrive, rear wash-wipe system and an oil pressure gauge. Only a clock was standard on Suffix 'A' cars, the other three round dash apertures having blanks fitted unless additional gauges such as oil pressure, oil temperature, ammeter were ordered. The only variations from factory specification are a glass pop-up style sunroof and a Kenlowe electric fan.When our vendor purchased TJT 385L from us in 2014, he had been looking for a very sound base car to restore and this car fitted the bill perfectly. He commissioned Richard Hodson of RH Classics of Melton Mowbray to perform a body-off restoration, and return the RR to its best with particular attention to the brakes, suspension and engine ancillaries. Upon reassembly, the windows were resealed with new rubbers, time-consuming and expensive but a good indication of the quality of the restoration. The cost of the car's renovation was in the region of £20,000 and it really does present well today.Offered to auction with an MOT until January 2018, its original 3.5-litre V8 engine, no. 35508171B. and a history file that includes the original “Passport to Service”, bills from the 1970s, and receipted invoices. The odometer shows some 92,000 miles, which is largely irrelevant in a car so well restored. To conclude this Suffix 'A' would be at home in any serious car collection with the benefit of being an excellent daily driver. 

Manufactured from 2004 until 2009, the Ferrari F430 was the successor to the enormously successful 360M. According to its creators, the F430 was at least 70 % new compared with the 360. It had a new engine, a new F1 gearbox, a new diff and a brand-new chassis, and although the styling is obviously reminiscent of the 360M's, in reality, it's pretty much a ground-up design. Only the bonnet, doors, and roof were carried over; the rest, even the door mirrors, were all new and largely the work of Pininfarina, overseen by Ferrari's design chief Frank Stephenson.The F430's complex variable-valve-timing system is also lifted straight from the Enzo's V12, and as ever there is dry-sump lubrication, a very high compression ratio (11.3:1), a variable airflow plenum chamber. and an enormous electronic brain making the decisions in the form of not one, but two, Bosch Motronic ME7 ECUs. At 483bhp it has a significant 21 % more power than the 360. Its fabulous 4.3-litre V8 will rocket this very sleek new Ferrari from 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds and on to a maximum speed in excess of 196mph.We are pleased to offer here this UK-supplied, right-hand drive Ferrari F430 F1 whose single and only owner to date was none other than celebrity chef Gary Rhodes. This exquisite car was delivered through Maranello Sales, Kent on 22nd July 2006 and was ordered in Rosso Corsa with Nero Daytona seats with red stitching. The specification on this car is truly divine and includes; carbon fibre in the engine compartment, carbon fibre ‘driving zone' - steering wheel and centre console, carbon fibre door sills, brake callipers in yellow and 'Challenge Stradale' wheels.Regardless of use, this car has been serviced four times at Lancaster Ferrari, Colchester on the following dates:• 7th May 2009 - 449 miles• 23rd August 2012 - 513 miles• 12th February 2015 - 531 miles• 29th February 2016 - 547 milesAs one would expect, this stunning example comes with all of its original books, tools, car covers, battery charger and even retains some of its original delivery covers and packaging! Supplied with a UKV5c, this one owner Ferrari F430 F1 has now covered only 558 miles from new and will arrive at the sale with a fresh MOT. Cars of this quality and incredibly low mileage rarely come to market and this F430 F1 presents a unique opportunity to buy a real collector's piece. 

We all know about the iconic Mini introduced so successfully back in 1959. However, specialist knowledge on the rarer Cooper and Cooper 'S' performance derivatives is harder to come by. One of the rarest of all time is the 970 S version of the Cooper S of which less than a thousand were ever produced. So, today, an original car with matching numbers throughout, is both highly unusual and extremely collectable.....Have a peruse below at this amazing car's specification; Date built 23 November 1964Date despatched 3 December 1964First Registration January 1965Colour Tweed Grey with Old English White Roof (as it is today)Original Chassis Number K-A2S4/550846Original engine Number 9F-SA-X/29746Engine updated by AMAC Engineering, renowned Motorsport engineers in North Yorkshire and now gives 60bhp at front wheels which equates to approx 95bhp at the flywheel.The engine has a 649 cam, with lightened flywheel and will rev to 7500 RPM. It has an improved oil pickup with baffles to prevent surge and all invoices relating to this work are included with the paperwork.The interior is updated to a 'works' spec with rev counter and panel, including retro trip and watches. It has a fully illuminated panel and a built-in plug for a Don Barrow 'Potty'. It also has a map light and spotlight on the roll cage. The car has a full Safety Devices bolted in cage (removable) which is painted in body colour of Tweed Grey with closed foam cell wraps, as required by the FIA. The seats are uprated Newton Commercial bucket seats in the correct colour of two-tone grey to match the original interior. A fire extinguisher is installed forward of the front passenger seat. A smaller leather covered Moto-Lita steering wheel completes the interior upgrades and the original seats and steering wheel are included with the sale.The exterior of the car is upgraded by the inclusion of two tastefully placed leather bonnet straps, Cibie spot lights, reversing lamp, alloy sump guard, 2 Monza filler caps ( original caps included), and a new fully laminated screen have all been installed. Under the bonnet, an upgraded radiator and oil cooler are installed along with an under bonnet light which is switched on from there. The suspension is upgraded and has negative camber at the front and all wheels are Minilites, including the spare. A full set of steel wheels is also included with this Lot. Works FIA spec arches are fitted and the brakes have fully aero-quipped pipes.The car comes with older FIA HTP papers, dated 2004, and all Homologation papers including a Heritage Certificate, Workshop Manual, owner's handbook, original engine plate, full DVLA history, all invoices, MoT certificates, 3 sets of keys, and the original tool kit. The car has an MoT from June 2017 and will come with comprehensive spares including hoses, bulbs. coil, distributor cap, fuses and throttle cable - plus numerous sundry parts. Significantly this car has been owned by the Vendor for the last 15 years and kept in a heated garage with his collection of historic vehicles and has only completed some 3,000 miles in his ownership and since the engine rebuild.Any future purchaser of this car will be surprised by its light weight and nimble handling. It's a real 'Homologation Special' and less than 965 cars were built by BMC in total, making this a very rare and highly collectable car today.The new owner will be offered the opportunity to buy a complete set of six, brand new, unused 'Vortz Rose Petal' wheels (original Cooper Racing Wheels) from the Vendor. 

In 1962 Lotus launched a legend, the new and ground-breaking Lotus Elan.  Following on from the Elite, the new car offered improved handling and better performance.  Below the bonnet sat a new 1558cc, twin-cam four-cylinder engine which would become a legend in its own right, powering other classic Lotus models including, of course, the Cortina sporting saloons.The desirable Elan ‘Sprint' was officially introduced in 1971 and was the ultimate incarnation. It justified its name thanks to a substantial increase in power to 126bhp resulting from the adoption of a big-valve head with high-lift cams, a raised compression ratio and (initially) Weber 40 DCOE 31s. The drivetrain was suitably toughened and braced and the front callipers were redesigned to cope with the increased performance.  In the time between the public announcement of the Sprint at the 1970 October Earls Court Motor Show and the official launch of the car in February 1971, there was frantic activity at the factory.  With the motoring public clamouring for the more powerful Elan, the decision was made to convert a small number of 'SE' S4s to Sprint specification at the factory. From the VIN records it appears there was no logical order to the selection of which S4 cars were converted and in March 1992, the then Lotus archivist, Michael Pomfret, claimed that just 79 S4s were converted to Sprint specification in early 1971, the last on 27th March.  These factory-converted cars, known colloquially in Lotus circles as ‘S4/Sprints’, often retained the bonnet bulge from the S4.  Today, the cars from this select group are much sought-after due to their rarity and pioneering role in the story of the ultimate Elan.   According to its accompanying Lotus Certificate of Vehicle Provenance, the car presented here was only the 8th example of an S4 to be factory-converted to Sprint specification.  It was built in June 1970, receiving its upgrade shortly after, before being sold through Hammonds & Oakwood Ltd. of Beckenham.  In the car’s history file, there is its original green VE.60 Registration Book plus a letter from the Lotus Archive Department, which combine to tell us it was bought by a Mr E Watters of Penshurst on the 6th April 1971, being first registered on the 22nd April 1971.  The car is believed to have been enjoyed by only one more owner, before being acquired in circa 1996 by a senior Lotus technician at renowned Lotus specialists Paul Matty Sports Cars.  During the next 18 years of his ownership, the car was used regularly but maintained to a very good standard.  Our vendor bought the car in 2014, with a corresponding invoice from Paul Matty Sports Cars Ltd. documenting the chassis and engine numbers as per the Certificate of Vehicle Provenance and current V5C.  Impressed by the car’s pedigree, our vendor thought it worthy of a complete restoration, and this was duly commenced, taking almost three years and costing in excess of £30,000, as supported by many invoices.  As is not uncommon with Elans, the original chassis – found to still have its chalked-on chassis number intact – was past saving, and an invoice in the file confirms that a genuine galvanised Lotus replacement chassis has now been fitted.  All elements of the car have been cleaned, renewed and reassembled and where this wasn’t possible, items were replaced with genuine new parts including a new fuel tank.  The engine and gearbox were stripped down and found to be in very good condition, before being professionally refreshed and serviced.  The bodywork was restored and finished in its original colour scheme of Carnival Red / Cirrus White, made famous as the livery of the 'Gold Leaf Team Lotus' Formula One cars of the late 1960s and 1970s.  A new fabric hood was fitted along with a set of new carpets and new trim. The overall result, as can be seen from the photographs, is amazing. The little Lotus is so pretty that you wouldn't know whether to drive it or hang it on the kitchen wall!The car is accompanied by the history file containing invoices from the rebuild, a photographic record of the work, original Registration Book and spare keys.  Quite rightly, the Lotus Elan is today regarded as one of the finest British sports cars of all time and the Sprint is, perhaps, the ultimate model. This immaculate example is an S4/Sprint convertible, possibly the rarest of all. 

Firmly placed in Ferrari's history as one of their finest big GTs, the 550 Maranello's combination of its stylish Pininfarina lines and front mounted 12-cylinder engine meant that this car had the potential to become an instant classic, following in the footsteps of its forebear, the 365 GTB/4 'Daytona'. With modern styling cues, a 5.5-litre V12 engine producing around 485bhp and a reported top speed of 199mph, the 550 Maranello was a serious motor car. A less frenetic power delivery, the six-speed manual box and excellent weight distribution were all factors in the 550 becoming the perfect European Grand Tourer. We are pleased to offer this exquisite Ferrari 550 Maranello which was supplied new by Stratstone of Wilmslow on 28th May 1999 to a Mr R. Walker of Northwich, Cheshire and has been enjoyed by four owners in total. Finished in Grigio Titanio, the interior is trimmed in grey leather with a black dashboard and black carpets throughout. The history file accompanying the car is thoroughly detailed and shows this 550M has been well maintained throughout. The service book shows the following: SpecialistDateMileageStratstone of Wilmslow17.1.004,490 milesEvans Halshaw28.5.01 5,444 milesEvans Halshaw 19.4.028,905 miles Graypaul 15.5.039,811 miles Graypaul 5.5.0412,695 miles Graypaul 9.6.0514,473 miles Kent High Performance 20.10.0616,255 miles  Kent High Performance 19.5.08 18,600 miles Kent High Performance 27.6.11 21,251 miles Kent High Performance 8.7.14 23,320 miles Kent High Performance 7.1.15 23,351 miles AE Performance Engineering 28.1.16 24,139 miles AE Performance Engineering 5.4.17 24,514 milesIn our fastidious vendor's care, the car has seen infrequent use but has been maintained to the highest standard regardless - a tracker has been fitted, the aftermarket exhaust removed and a correct OEM part installed, and a new set of tyres fitted. The overall condition of the car is superb - the paint looks sharp, the interior has been treated to a coat of leather feed, and the wheels are in immaculate condition. The original toolkit and tyre inflator are present and the original Ferrari car cover, seats covers and steering wheel covers also remain.The car is eligible for Classiche Certification should a new owner wish.Supplied with a solid history file, including 10 previous MOTs, a raft of invoices, a UK V5c, and MOT tested until July 2018, this car, wearing the apt registration 'R7 FER', is now showing an incredibly low 24,575 miles on the odometer. Rarely do Ferrari 550Ms in this wonderful condition come to market and we urge you to come and view this car in person. 

When the Porsche 964 was first introduced in 1989, Porsche made a point of the fact that it was 85% different from the outgoing 911. The design featured more integrated bumpers and a host of mechanical changes, most significant of which was the introduction of four-wheel drive. The displacement was now up to 3600cc, producing 250bhp, power steering and ABS brakes were now fitted as standard, and the torsion bar rear suspension was replaced with coil springs and shock absorbers. This UK-supplied 911 C2 Coupé was delivered new on 1st August 1990 by Ian Anthony of Wilmslow and has an odometer reading today of just 12,000 miles. Factory option codes included Tiptronic transmission, Blaupunkt radio, amplifier, sports seats, rear window wiper, sun-moon-roof and board computer.This vehicle is without question one of the finest 964s we have offered in recent years. The coachwork is finished in classic Guards Red and the car has never been painted. The Linen Leather interior is presented in beautiful condition and still retains a new-car smell. The engine bay is in stunning order and the car has a current MoT until October 2017. In addition, the original service book shows stamps from 1992, 1994, 1996 and 2011 at 10,924 miles.The UK registration certificate shows a mere two previous owners from new and the car has most recently formed part of one of the UK's most significant private Porsche collections. We encourage pre-sale inspections on this incredible 911 and urge prospective bidders to come and see this car in the metal. As the 964 continues to grow in popularity amongst tuners and restorers, finding an unmolested example such as this one is becoming extremely difficult. 

The futuristic looking 'Fintail’, launched Mercedes-Benz to new levels of sales worldwide. It was an amazing success mostly due to its simple and square contours, although it is not remembered for its looks, more for its reliability, durability, and excellent Teutonic engineering standards. It ended nearly a full decade of the Ponton family (1953–1962), thanks to which, Mercedes-Benz went from a ruined post-WWII marque to a world leader in the automotive industry. It was succeeded by the W116, the first model to carry an 'S-Class' in the range, a name that is now synonymous with luxury and innovation. Offered here is an exceedingly rare Mercedes-Benz 230S 'Universal' in original right-hand drive form and it's possibly one of just three UK estates ever produced. In 1967, it was delivered by the factory to IMA of Mechelen Belgium, the coach works that converted Mercedes-Benz saloons to estates for the German market. When finished, it was supplied through the UK dealer network as a special-order vehicle and, at the time, would have been incredibly expensive at around three times the price of an equivalent estate from Ford or Vauxhall, so was only of interest to a very few well-heeled individuals on this side of the Channel. This particular Universal is rarer still being based on the Series II fitted with the signature stacked twin headlights of the later Saloon and Coupé models produced until 1972.It has been part of a small Mercedes-Benz collection owned by a true enthusiast who recognized the rarity of the Universal several years ago. Still carrying its original UK attractive registration number, he acquired the Mercedes from  Peter Jones, a prominent figure in the M-B Owners Club. One of the features of this Universal is the fitting of a third row of seats by IMA making it a true 7-seater and may well have led to the factory adding just such a conversion to their options list in years to come.  It retains its original Ivory steering wheel, dashboard knobs, and its period Blaupunkt radio During the previous owners tenure-ship, the engine has been uprated to a 2.8-litre unit making this stylish estate a true performer. The car looks splendid and appears to stand 'all-square'. It's finished in Dunkelblau and presumably, the interior has been restored at some stage as the Sky Blue leather and Cornflower Blue carpets look excellent. Complete with a full MOT.This beautiful timeless classic has to be the ultimate seven-seater estate and would grace any event worldwide. Original and usable, get the picnic sets out and let's get off to Goodwood.!

The European Touring Car Championship of the early 1970s encouraged a number of performance-orientated manufacturers to build some rare and exciting 'homologation specials', notably Ford with their Escort and Capri derivatives and BMW with their CSL.Standing for 'Coupé  Sport Leicht', it was indeed light - with an aluminium bonnet, boot and doors, reduced trim and lighter sports seats, all of which resulted in a weight saving of over 300lbs (136 kgs), even on the road car! The race versions created even more highly evocative images (think Hans Stuck flying at the 'Flugplatz' ) with an excess of dramatic spoilers on the front, rear and even on the roof! Only 250 were built and they were hugely successful in period, gaining cult status amongst racing fans all over the world.This CSL was sold new in the UK on 21st March 1973. Purchased by our vendor in 2011, he had the bodywork fully stripped to bare metal and the car painted in the period-correct colour of Taiga Green by '355 Automobile Restorations International'. Pictures of the work are available in the history file. The mechanicals including the engine, suspension and gearbox were all reassembled by the Ferrari specialist SMDG. More recently, the car has been maintained by RH Classics and used on high days and holidays.The bodywork presents very well indeed with straight panel gaps and a deep finish to the paint. The chrome is in good order and the engine bay is extremely clean. A huge amount of work has been recently completed on the interior and it now looks fantastic. The wood veneer has been restored, the seats re-trimmed and the finished product is a joy to behold.The history file shows this CSL has had 8 former keepers and there are older bills and receipts from BMW specialists Jaymic, BMW Guildford and Munich Spares.Reading an un-substantiated but believed genuine 75,000 miles, we welcome pre-sale inspections on this cult classic. A rare opportunity to acquire a true homologation special that is now highly sought-after amongst collectors around the world. 

To many, these seventies' pillarless coupés were the most beautiful ever to leave Jaguar. This Daimler Double-Six, the flagship of the entire Jaguar / Daimler range, was 309th built of a worldwide production of just 407 cars and with just over 33,300 miles indicated this is potentially the finest example of a Double-Six it is possible to own. Originally registered as an 'S' Suffix, XPE 808S on 26th October 1977, BXI 22 is finished in the very best colour combination of Regency Red with Biscuit Leather and Black Vinyl Roof.It was shown at the Regent St. Motor Show in November 2016 by its current owner, who acquired the car in 2015 to go with his extensive collection of Jaguars and Daimlers. He sought the very best money could buy, and this was it. Almost entirely original it reflects the ownership it has enjoyed for most of its life. Its last two owners have maintained it with minimal use, and its longest custodian owned it for 26 years during which time it was cherished, dry stored and never taken out in the rain. During this owner's usage, the car covered less than three thousand miles in over a quarter of a century.This Daimler has a substantial history file, which includes a large file of MOTs, as well as various communications between owners and interested parties. From studying these we have established that the car was originally the property of a wealthy London family, from whom the car was purchased by Devon Car Sales of Ashburton in 1983. Specialists in the supply of prestige and executive motor vehicles, it had a mileage of 12,500 with history to support. During the following three years, it was sold by DCS to a number of local Devon owners including to a local Barrister, showing just 22,000 miles. DCS then sold it for their final time in 1986 to a purchaser with 28,000 miles registered.The Mot at the time showed just 27,437 miles. Upon acquiring the car in 1986 Mr Griffith established all of the above via DCS and has noted their comment "Absolutely genuine and exceptional car. Short of one never used, it is as fine an example as one is ever likely to find"Mr Griffiths, having searched for the Holy Grail of Double-Sixes, finally found this one through a renowned classic and historic dealer in Hertford Heath, having rejected many others previously. The mileage was supported with an MOT in September that year of 29,227 miles.  In 1989, the car was taken to a Jaguar specialist in Leicester, with the task of bringing this nine-year-old car back to showroom condition, ‘correcting anything that you find wrong’. There is a supporting invoice showing 30,551 miles and it was at this time the BXI22 number plate was attached to the car. Before parting with the car, the owner acquired a thorough Independent Inspection and Report, which contained only a few advisories and the purchasers attended to these as shown in the file. This owner had kept the car for 26 years before it was acquired by its penultimate owner in 2012. Our vendor acquired the car in 2015 as part of a similar search to Mr Griffith almost 30 years earlier.This car, showing just 33,361 miles, has not been through a total restoration as is the case in most similar cars but is presented as almost certainly one of the most original cars still in existence. 

The Porsche 930 Turbo was a genuine 'Supercar' that defined the Seventies and Eighties and was one of the fastest production cars available at the time. It was first seen at the 1973 Paris Auto Show and full production commenced two years later. The basic engine underpinnings came from the Carrera 2.7RS which was increased to 3.0 Litres and, of course, turbocharged with technology gleaned from Porsche's 917/30 Can-Am programme. The bodywork received special treatment to produce one of the most aggressive looking Porsches ever made with its wide arches and impressive rear whale-tail and the brakes came directly from the Porsche 917 race car. The final evolution of the 930 Turbo saw the engine capacity increased to 3299cc, with improved upgrades to the intercooler and the fitting of the vastly superior G50 transmission. By 1989, the final year of production, the power had risen to 330bhp and rose again to an impressive 380bhp for the 'Limited Edition' model.This original right-hand drive, 930 Turbo Limited Edition (LE) was sold new on the 1st August 1989 by Rivervale, Berkshire. The factory option sticker under the bonnet shows it was supplied with the following option codes: heated seats (139), locking limited slip diff (220), shorter gear shift lever (243), sunroof (650) and velour carpeting (975). The original service booklet and wallet show 18 stamps from various specialists such as RGL, JAZ and Porsche themselves. There are a large number of bills and receipts in the history folder for various jobs over the years and the mileage of 30,500 miles is corroborated by a number of MoT certificates dating back to 1993.The car looks fabulous in its original colour of Grand Prix White and the paintwork appears to have aged well. The Linen Cream interior is also in beautiful condition, befitting a car that has covered just over 30,000 miles. Supplied with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, the original tyre inflator, a fresh MoT Certificate, and a spare key, we welcome any inspection on this vehicle. A full Porsche West London vehicle health check, carried out in May 2014, can be found in the history file and is available to any prospective purchasers. The 930 Turbo was in production for an incredible 14 years and is the epitome of supercar design. The last 50 Limited Edition vehicles are arguably the most collectable of the 21,589 cars built, as they were only available to the UK market and represent an exclusive and exhilarating ownership proposition.

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 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. Offered here is a beautifully original, UK supplied, RHD 1971 280SE Coupé delivered new to Highgate London in August 1971 to a Marie McDonald Mc Laughlin Gibb better known by her stage name Lulu and the then wife of Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees. She is internationally identified with hits such as ’Shout’, 'To Sir with Love’, and Eurovision success with ' Boom Bang-a-Bang'’. She also sang the title song to the James Bond movie ‘’The man with the Golden Gun’’. Without doubt a sixties (and seventies) pop icon, she was awarded an OBE in 2000 by the Queen and is now known as Lulu Kennedy-Cairns OBE. She kept this Coupé for approximately three years with the second owner, an Arabian businessman domiciled in London, selling it to its present owner, our vendor who has cherished and enjoyed ownership of this significant Mercedes for nearly thirty-eight years. At the time, around Christmas 1981, whilst living in the fashionable West End he noticed the Coupé advertised in the Sunday Times by the exuberant motor trader John Lewis of Heathmans Row/ Kings Road Chelsea.Whilst in our vendor's ownership, a renowned collector of all things Mercedes, the 280SE has been maintained to an excellent standard. Only two respected marque specialists have cared for it throughout his thirty-eight-year ownership. Initially, service work was carried out by Schmitt Automobiles in St John's Wood. After a trip to Germany to have the Behr air conditioning fitted, as per factory installations, Die Autoschmiede undertook a restoration of the underside including both sills and then attended to the steering, ensuring this elegant coupe drives faultlessly todayIt is still fitted with the original sunroof and with its Becker Mexico radio cassette player and we imagine that Mrs Marie Gibb would frequently have popped in a ' Saturday Night Fever' cassette to listen to her husband Maurice and his brothers.Motor tax exempt and with a full MOT, this three owner car is a very usable example of a timeless classic with the cachet of sixties icon ownership.NB. Our vendor advises us that the air conditioning may need recommissioning.   

The Porsche 911 (996) GT3 is the spiritual successor to the original '73 Carrera RS. It was designed to be lightweight and performance focused with scant regard to luxury and comfort items that would add to the car's weight but detract from its performance. It's also the basis of the modern day 'Carrera Cup Car' which Porsche race worldwide in their own ‘one make' series, and was produced in sufficient numbers to comply with the FIA homologation requirements necessary for the 911 to compete in the GT3 Class in International Sportscar Racing, where it had great success. Silverstone Auctions are big fans of the Porsche GT3 and this right-hand drive generation II example is no exception. The car was supplied new by Porsche Cars Great Britain on 21st May 2004 and has covered just over 64,750 miles from new with four previous owners. The current owner bought the car from respected Porsche specialist RS911 in Wales and it has been the subject of significant expenditure since. Over £30,000 was spent with RPM Technik on mechanical work alone! Specifically, the suspension has been totally overhauled to achieve an even more track-focused 911 that can be driven to the circuit and then driven home afterwards.Finished in Polaris Silver with black interior, the car has been stored in a temperature-controlled environment and is described as in immaculate condition. Supplied with a large history file detailing expenditure, this GT3 will be coming to the auction fresh from an engine service with RS911, with new spark plugs and filters. With a no-expense-spared maintenance record, the driving experience is said to be exceptional. Offered with a fresh MOT Certificate, this Porsche is ready to be used and enjoyed by its next owner. 

Introduced at the 1973 Paris Motor Show, the Dino 308 GT4 was a significant departure for Ferrari in several ways. It was the first production car from Modena to feature a mid-engined V8, a layout that would become common to their core range for decades to come, along with the first production model to feature Bertone styling rather than Pininfarina bodywork. The styling was controversial at the time, with some journalists comparing it to the Bertone-designed Lancia Stratos and Lamborghini Urraco. The chassis was based on the Dino 246 but was stretched to make space for a 2+2 configuration. The 3.0-litre V8 was integrally joined with the gearbox and had an alloy block and heads with dual overhead camshafts fed through 4 Weber 40 DCNF carburettors. As is often the way, Bertone's styling effort probably looks better now than it ever has, but at the time, the proportions gave traditionalists an attack of the vapours. For all this, the car was a huge success being bigger and more usable than any other mid-engine car had managed or would manage for a while. More than 3,600 were sold, dwarfing sales of V12 models and showing Ferrari the way forward. Today, these '70s Ferraris have come of age with their classic looks and brilliant handling and are as fast as you are ever going to need in the real world, with a top speed of over 150mph and a 0-60mph acceleration time of 6.4 seconds. PTN 516R is a UK, right-hand drive car finished in Giallo Fly with a Cream cloth interior and was first registered on 01/01/1977, presumably to take advantage of the suffix change at the start of the year. It has currently covered 65,970 miles and the details of its long and interesting life can be gleaned from the ownership file which is about as comprehensive as we have ever seen. The car was fully prepped and subject to a bare metal repaint between 08/02/1998 and 11/02/1999 and photographs of this process are in the history file. The cambelts were done 2,900 miles ago in 2012, the clutch was replaced two years later, and at c500 miles between MOTs, it simply isn't being used enough.Along with the pics from the respray, the ownership file contains nigh on 40 years of invoices relating to parts and servicing, all its MOTs, a number of old tax discs, a maintenance folder, workshop manual, spares catalogue, and a 308GT4 instruction book. Also included with the car are both sets of keys and a copy of the July edition of Classic and Sportscar featuring Ferraris and highlighting PTN 516R in the "One to buy” column(page 226). During their road-test, C&SC observed that "There is no rust, even in the doors, the motor is nicely detailed with no leaks" and "It starts easily and drives well".The 308 GT4 has been a bit of an underdog for many years but, as a drivers' car, is superb in every way and has earned the right to call itself "A Ferrari". Recent results have witnessed a lift in prices as the collectors' car world wakes up to the potential of these great little Ferraris.  

Introduced in 1974 and made until 1977, the 911 2.7MFI was manufactured in similar numbers to its earlier sibling - the 2.7 Carrera RS. However, right-hand drive production of the MFI was very limited and just 48 cars exist worldwide today. Weighing just 1075 kilograms and equipped with the 210bhp, 2687cc Type 911/83 air cooled flat 6 engine, incorporating Bosch mechanical fuel injection - hence "MFI"- it was the pinnacle of the performance derivatives of the G-Series chassis.Its performance was excellent, quicker in fact than any 911 produced before or after it for the next decade. 0-60mph took just 5 seconds and the car would continue to accelerate up to over 150mph. Today, just 21 UK right-hand drive Coupé examples exist on the Carrera 2.7MFI registry and this one was supplied on the 13th November 1975 by Swinford Motors of Stourbridge.Still finished in its original colour combination of Ice Green with black half leather, and with its original engine and gearbox, this matching numbers, UK example is fresh from a complete restoration and repaint. The detailed restoration took many months to complete and all the key original panels were retained, including the sills and floor pans, with great care and attention to detail to preserve the originality and authenticity of this 55,000 mile car. Renowned Porsche specialists, RS 911, were responsible for the detailed strip, rebuild and repaint, whilst the rebuild of the engine, gearbox and diff were entrusted to Phil Hindley's highly respected Tech 9 Motorsport in Liverpool.Additionally, the suspension, brakes and wiring were all refurbished or replaced by RS 911 and the standard of this particular restoration must be seen today to be fully appreciated. The car represents an extremely rare investment opportunity, particularly at this price guide, for the astute Porsche collector and Silverstone Auctions are proud of their association with this very special car.The comprehensive history file includes many invoices past and present, as well as previous MOT certificates and photographic documentation of the restoration. The original service books, original tools, original radio, 3 keys, etc all accompany the car and we invite independent inspections on request prior to the Sale. 

The world famous E-Type was introduced in 1961 at the Geneva Motor Show. It was initially designed and shown to the public as a rear-wheel drive grand tourer in a two-seater coupé form and later in a convertible body style. The 2+2 version with a lengthened wheelbase was released several years later. Throughout the life span of the E-Type, it has been regarded as one of the most iconic automobile design icons of the 1960s. At launch, even Enzo Ferrari was quoted as saying it was " the most beautiful car in the world".Here we have one of the last of the Series I Jaguar E-Types, built as a more practical 2 plus 2, that was first registered in 1967. It is a UK supplied right-hand drive car with the original engine and gearbox and is offered as a "matching numbers" example.The car has had an earlier, but very thorough, restoration between 1989 and 1997 which the history file confirms was a thorough and comprehensive job, with all relevant invoices and a complete photographic record on file. The current registered keeper has had the car since 1997 and maintained it properly throughout his ownership. In fact, this car has only had two former keepers from new. Well worthy of a close inspection, this Lot is both an affordable and original E-Type that is highly usable and ideal to take the kids with you when required. It comes with 12 months MOT and a complete history file.

This, very special, 1987 RS500 (No 387) has covered less than 11,000 miles and has enjoyed a very quiet life for the last 26 years. Number 387, went to Tickford on the 21st July 1987 with 8 miles on the clock, exiting on the 28th July 1987 with 22 miles indicated. It was supplied initially by Haynes of Maidstone to its first keeper, a very proud Mr. K P Souter, a local businessman who ran the Cosworth for 13 months. It then became the property of one of the world's wealthiest men who had extensive business interests in Ireland and India and he and his family used this particular car only very occasionally when they were staying at his English country estate, although it was to remain in his ownership for the next 29 years. The family ran the car for three years before parking it in one of their estate garages in late 1991, where it remained untouched for some 26 years. During their tenure, the car was MOT’d on the 12th September 1991 with a recorded mileage of 10,067. The second chapter in this RS500's life began in April 2017 when it was rescued by Cosworth specialist John Taylor who was tasked with returning the car to its best. This work included a comprehensive engine service with all fluids and belts changed (original belts retained and boxed), a full flush of the fuel system, as well as a thorough brake service. The only items that have been changed are the front and rear brake discs and pads (original items retained) for safety purposes, the fuel tank (sediment from old fuel evaporation), and a new battery. The vehicle has also been independently checked and MOT’d prior to being offered for auction.The focus of John Taylor's recommissioning was to present the car in its original unrestored condition, whilst being mechanically sound. All the glass is correct and both dated (1986) and etched with the vehicle's registration number. All panels are also original, as are the wheels still wearing their original Dunlop D40s and knock-on wheel weights from new, the spare wheel having never been used still showing its original manufacturing marks. We understand that the electrics work fully, and the engine runs sweetly.The interior is in excellent condition. The dashboard and door cards are unmarked with no evidence of cracking, the steering wheel still shows its original white stitching, and the seatbelts with vibrant red push buttons have not faded. The boot appears never to have been used. Service history with the car includes the 1,500-mile service carried out by Haynes of Maidstone at the recorded mileage of 817on the 9th November 1987 and the service sheet remains with the service book detailing the checks undertaken at the time. The next service was carried out by MJA Auto Group on the 24th October 1988 at a recorded mileage of 4,428. Within the cars history file are the 'Ford Safety' recall documentation, all driver's handbooks presented in the original Haynes white folder, copies of the DVLA paperwork from first registration to current date, along with a parking ticket dated 2nd June 1990 issued by Surrey Constabulary, a period 'International Driving Permit' for its famous owner, an insurance cover note from 1988, and two old tax discs. Sporty cars of the Eighties and Nineties are becoming increasingly sought after and are some of the fastest appreciating classics in the current market, with the appetite for well kept, low volume Fords, in particular, showing no signs of abating. Now offered for sale for effectively the first time, this lovely Cosworth RS500 is about as close to original as you will ever find and is an absolute must for the astute collector and enthusiast, as well as being tremendous fun to drive.

Two years after Lamborghini debuted the mid-engined Miura in 1966, Ferrari launched its defiantly traditional and determinedly contrasting alternative, the 365 GTB/4. Almost immediately the 365 GTB/4 gained its ‘Daytona' moniker from Ferrari's 1-2-3 result in the 1967 24-hour race of the same name.The Daytona's engine and handling certainly didn't undermine its racing moniker. The 4.4-litre 4-cam V12 produced an astonishing 352bhp and was billed as the fastest road car in the world. Not only was 175mph more than brisk, but, crucially, it was faster than the Miura. The 5-speed gearbox was mounted at the rear for optimal weight distribution and helped give the Daytona its predictable handling and solid road-holding.Silverstone Auctions are delighted to offer this exceptional and famously owned Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytona, finished in Rosso Chiaro with Black interior as per the manufacturer's specification. Delivered new on the 3rd August 1972 through Maranello Concessionaires Ltd, this confirmed matching numbers example is one of only 158 genuine right-hand drive vehicles supplied and is one of the nicest Daytonas we have seen in recent years.Early registration information identifies famous Ferrari enthusiast Mr Elton John, of 14 Abbots Drive, Wentworth, Surrey, as the recorded owner and keeper of the car from 1973-1975. It is believed that Sir Elton purchased the Daytona off the back of his single success and release of his famed album  ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". Ownership history is fully known and has been made up of Ferrari Owners' Club member-owners. The last private collector proudly owned the car for 16 years, garaging and maintaining the vehicle regardless of cost.The bodywork is presented in excellent order, the door shuts and panel fit are exceptional and the Rosso Chiaro paintwork still retains a deep shine throughout. The interior has been trimmed in factory specification Black VM8500 Connolly Vaumol hide and complete with correct Ferrari supplied punched, holed inserts.The Daytona's V12 engine fires instantly into life and with an original power output of 352bhp, capable of 175mph, the car has blistering performance for its age. The gearbox changes effortlessly through the 5-speed range and the car is simply a joy to drive whether on the open highway or in town. To aid the stopping power Ferrari fitted servo-assisted brakes to the four-wheel ventilated disc brakes. Air conditioning was optional and was fitted at the factory on this car, but elsewhere the Daytona remained focused on delivering nothing less than a superlative high-performance driving experience.A full and complete history file supports this vehicle, with copies of the original build sheets, order forms, delivery correspondence, and a chronologically ordered file of every Ferrari service bill and receipt from new. In addition, it is complemented with a complete set of original MoT certificates to support its genuine mileage of 81,675 miles and has benefitted from a recent full service and inspection, refurbishment of the original magnesium wheels, and new Michelin XWX tyres. We encourage pre-sale inspections and welcome prospective bidders to contact the office for further details on this very special UK Daytona with a pure rock and roll history.Picture Credit: Tim Scott - Fluid Images

This car represents the end of an era. After 67 years of making one of the most iconic off-roaders, Land Rover have finally called time on the Defender, so closely linked in heart, body and soul to the original Series I. To mark the occasion, Land Rover launched the final Defender Heritage series. Limited to just 400, the last ever Land Rover is known as the "Celebration Limited Edition", and the very final one produced rolled off the production at 9.15am on the 29th January 2016. It was the 2,016,933rd Defender built at Solihull and thus became the last true Land Rover.Never has there been a car that has so captured the imagination of the world. Land Rovers have saved lives, won wars, delivered aid and hope, conveyed Kings and Queens and numerous Popes, ferried injured animals from the lowliest sheep to the proudest lion to safety. The Land Rover has conquered ravines, deserts and snow, broken records and along the way won the hearts of millions.This particular Heritage 90, was delivered new on the 28th November 2015 to its one distinguished current owner from new, Mr. Rowan Atkinson CBE, who has recently upgraded to the 110 four-door version.The specification chosen included an upgraded DBS stereo, mudflaps, tow bar, a bespoke dog guard, and rubber over mats throughout. Today it has covered just 2,260 miles and received its first service at Lookers of Battersea on 6th of June, 2017.Silverstone Auctions are very proud to offer this car with such a distinguished pedigree and which, in our opinion, represents the very best of a great British tradition and is now highly collectable.

The 3.0 Carrera was sold between 1976-1977 and sat neatly between the standard 911 and the 930 Turbo. During that short period, only 3,687 cars were produced which was a very small number compared to nearly 58,000 911SCs and 76,500 3.2 Carreras that were manufactured. This stunning 1977 Porsche 911 3.0 Carrera Coupé is a rare and original, UK delivered, ‘Sport’ model and we believe there are probably less than 40 right-hand drive “true factory built” Carrera 3.0 Sports in Britain.The engine was developed from the power plant in the very rare Carrera 3.0RS, of which only 109 were built. It produces 200 bhp at 6000 rpm and has 188 lb/ft of torque at 4200 rpm resulting in almost identical 0-60 and 0-100mph performance figures to the original 2.7RS and 2.7 Carreras.This lovely Carrera Sport was first registered on the 23rd April of 1977, to a Mr W. H Cowling of Uckfield by supplying dealer Malaya Garage, Billinghurst. It's finished in Minerva Blue (W9W9) with Black Leatherette inlaid with Tartan cloth, a really popular period choice.The 'Sport Option Pack' was a list of M-Codes available only in the UK and included front and rear spoilers, the ubiquitous Whale Tail, anodised aluminium in place of chrome trim, Bilstein dampers, sports seats, and wider Fuchs alloys.Accompanying the car is a large ring binder containing a very impressive quantity of history dating back to the early eighties. It includes a number of older MOTs dating back to 1980, a fully stamped Service Book, and the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. The indicated mileage is 108,082 which we believe to be correct, supported by the continuous MOTs. Service details below;Stamped in book 10/05/77 @ 1067 milesStamped in book 15/07/78 @ 13863 milesStamped in book 03/04/79 @ 18104 milesStamped in book 13/04/81 @ 31863 milesStamped in book 10/03/83 @ 38100 milesStamped in book 03/05/85 @ 48002 milesStamped in book 23/06/88 @ 74574 milesStamped in book 15/11/88 @ 82305 milesStamped in book 31/10/91 @ 91455 milesStamped in book 01/07/94 @ 96400 milesStamped in book 11/11/99 @ 98925 milesStamped in book 14/10/2003 @ 101407 milesStamped in book 27/10/2004 @ 102339 milesStamped in book 23/11/2009 @ 104939 milesStamped in book 08/04/2014 @ 106646 milesThis car has obviously been maintained to the highest standards and has recently only been lightly used having covered less than 8,000 miles in the last 18 years.This represents a great opportunity to acquire a very rare, matching numbers, sought-after classic 70’s Porsche with a detailed history file, original service books and tools, MOT and full brake service carried out by Export 56 in July this year.

In the early days of the 911 the car continued to be developed and improved on an annual basis and the 1969 C-series models saw a huge step forward in the car's evolution, with a longer wheelbase, wider wheels, low profile tyres, improved lighting, trim and ventilation, stronger suspension and brakes, plus the introduction of the excellent, race-derived, CD ignition and mechanical fuel injection.  These advances were consolidated in the forthcoming 2.2-litre range.The D-series 911 models were produced from August 1970 until July 1971, and for model-year 1970, the engines of all 911s were increased to 2,195cc.  The 911S 2.2 was fitted with the SOHC flat 6-cylinder Type 911/02 engine, with an uprated power output of 180bhp at 6,500rpm, giving it a claimed top speed of 138 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 7.0 seconds.  It had a 5-speed manual transaxle, 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes and 4-wheel independent suspension. The iconic 2.2 911S was immortalised by Steve McQueen in the opening scenes of the cult movie Le Mans, McQueen is seen charging around the French country roads with the glorious sound of its flat-six, creating arguably the most memorable scene of the film. The 2.2S stayed in production for just 1969-71 and with fewer numbers manufactured than the 2.4S.We are pleased to offer this particular 911 S 2.2 Coupe which was manufactured in February 1970 in left-hand drive form and was subsequently delivered to the USA where is was sold to its first owner in March of that year. Specifications and options at that time included a black leatherette interior, front and rear spoiler delete and tinted side glass and windshield. First registered in the UK on 9th September 2000, this car was sourced by our vendor, himself a serial Porsche owner for the last 20 years, who purchased it in January 2011. This 'matching numbers' car is finished in Ivory White with a black interior and whilst the body and paintwork were in excellent condition, our vendor felt other areas of the car could be improved upon.The car was sent to respected marque specialist JAZ Porsche who removed the engine and gearbox. The top ancillaries were stripped off and items powder coated/replaced where necessary. The carburettors were sent away to a specialist for a full rebuild at the same time. The gearbox was stripped and all 5 synchros were replaced, before being reassembled and mated to the engine once again. New engine mounts, fuel hoses and a fuel pump were also fitted at this time for which there are invoices included in the file.The car was then sent to Sportwagen where it had some minor cosmetic work and new front and rear torsion bars, along with new rear shock absorbers. New Rennsport Sports seats with black corduroy centres were fitted, giving the interior a stylish look. The result of all this focused effort is a remarkable car with quality paintwork and excellent panel gaps. It retains its original aluminium engine lid and, unlike most US-cars of this era, the original dashboard remains straight and crack-free. The gauges have been restored and we believe the Blaupunkt 'Frankfurt' radio is period correct and original to the car.Our vendor comments that this 911 S 2.2 is "a true pleasure to drive with its rev-happy feel. The engine starts easily, pulls strongly through the rev range with a tight ride, excellent handling and braking. The five-speed dog-leg changes smoothly and is truly addictive."Supplied with a good history file, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, its original drivers manual, and a jack and toolkit, this matching numbers car is MOT tested until 8th February 2018. With 911S 2.2s becoming increasingly rare in the market place, this quality example would make a sensible investment, or is simply ready to be driven as intended.   

The 3.0 CSL is a lightweight, performance-oriented version of the standard 3.0 CS/3.0 CSi coupé.  Utilising the E9 platform, the 3.0 CSL was unveiled at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show and was introduced in May 1972 as a homologation model for the German Touring Car Championship developed by a separate division within BMW AG, a division that would later become BMW Motorsport GmbH.The CSL achieved some great results, with wins at Le Mans in the touring car class in 1973 and 1974, the IMSA GT Championship in 1975, and winning the European Touring Car Championships every year from 1973 to 1979 (apart from a minor blip in 1974).The "L" in the designation meant leicht (light), unlike in other BMW designations, where it meant lang (long).  A total of 1,096 CSLs were built, with just 500 of these being imported into the UK.  The great majority of UK cars had the ‘City Package’ option fitted, designed to make the 3.0 CSL more usable as a daily driver.  These versions retained the standard interior trim, negating the total weight saving somewhat, but the other benefits were retained, including aero kit, thinner gauge steel, and aluminium parts. Early CSLs, produced in late 1971 and early 1972, utilised the standard 2,985cc M30 inline-6 engine with twin carburetors and were only offered in LHD. They were replaced by a fuel-injected model displacing 3,003cc available in RHD during late 1972 and early 1973. The final cars, all LHD and with a larger fuel-injected 3,153cc engine, were built in two distinct production runs during late 1973 and 1974-75.All fuel-injected CSLs have a unique model code and chassis number sequence.  Fuel-injected CSLs with the 3.0-litre motor have VINs that run from 2275001 through 2275429 (left-hand drive version) and 2285001 through 2285500 (right-hand drive version).The car presented here is a 1973 BMW CSL 3.0 (model 3452), and is a genuine, right-hand drive, UK-specification model (Chassis # 2285416), thus being the 416th RHD CSL model produced, and one of only 151 such examples imported in 1973.  It was first registered on the 3rd August 1973, finished in Polaris Metallic with the obligatory black Scheel sports seats upholstered in cloth with leatherette bolsters.  We understand the car has had just four previous owners; however, the last two were in the same family, owning the car collectively for the last 30 years.  It is believed the car was put into heated dry storage in 1997 when its owner at the time was working overseas, and unfortunately, the car’s service book was misplaced during this period.  REC 400M was purchased by our BMW-enthusiast vendor because of its exceptional condition, appearing rust-free and a matching numbers example, and he commissioned a complete bare-metal professional restoration.  With the car being so unspoiled, many original parts were simply cleaned, renewed and reinstalled.  Where this wasn’t possible, genuine new-old-stock BMW parts were used.  The result is simply stunning, a best-of-both-worlds car – bringing collectively a sense of real authenticity plus the reassurance that every component is as good as it could be.  Now being sold due to a change in circumstances from a small collection of other classic cars, this stunning CSL is simply not to be missed.  These low production, homologation BMW CSLs often feature as a choice in car enthusiasts’ ‘dream garage’ scenario, and it’s with good reason – beautifully engineered machines that have that special feel, unique to BMW.More photos to follow soon....

For many automotive manufacturers during the 1960s, mastery in the World Sports Car Championship was high on the priority list. Aston Martin, Ford and Ferrari were battling it out at the ultimate endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a win and second place for Aston Martin in the 1959 race ensured the sixties would become very competitive indeed. Whilst the Ferrari team succeeded in evolving their race cars, Aston Martin tried in vain with the introduction of the DB4GT, but it simply wasn’t enough.To help them conquer their Italian rivals, Aston enlisted the help, ironically, of Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Zagato whose brief was to use the existing DB4GT platform to produce a new car that would be more competitive than its predecessor. Launched at the 1960 London Motor Show, the new Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato was beautifully crafted and boasted a more aerodynamic body shape with a more pronounced and elongated nose and a rear end reminiscent of that of a Ferrari 250 GT SWB. Considered by many as one of the most beautiful Aston Martins ever made, Zagato were also able to shed 50 kgs of weight and add 12 bhp to the output. Only 19 of these wonderful cars were ever created, making them highly sought-after and desirable cars today – indeed, the last one to appear at auction in 2015 sold for $14.3million! Presented here is a unique take on the DB4GT Zagato which was coach built by the Evanta Motor Company based on a 2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. The donor vehicle had been subject to light panel and bumper damage and hence is recorded as a Category D insurance loss, but this made it the ideal candidate to be re-bodied and modified. The relatively modern chassis and running gear should ensure reliability and the developed drivetrain will handle power delivery with the 6.0 litre V12 pushing out a whopping 420 bhp! The conversion has been carried out thoughtfully and the sumptuous red leather interior, new dashboard arrangement, new seatbelt anchor points and door cards are examples of modern design solutions in a sixties' classic. Most recently the car has been superbly painted in Aston Racing Green, reminiscent of the famous race car original ‘2 VEV’. At the same time, the car was fitted with new front springs, new front subframe mountings, new rear shock absorbers, and fresh fluids and filters. Now showing 45,540 miles on the odometer, this incredible DB4GT Zagato recreation will certainly turn heads. This actual Aston sold at auction in 2012 for 142,000 Euros, making it extremely attractive at today’s guide price and with genuine Zagatos almost unattainable and rarely coming to market, and Sanction II cars now making well north of £1 million, this fantastic 'homage' to the DB4GTZ represents a unique opportunity at a fraction of the price of the one of the original 19. Aston enthusiasts, form an orderly queue here, please……

Launched in 1957, the Sprint Speciale was a stunning design unmistakably derived from the legendary Berlina Aerodinamica Tecnica, or B.A.T., show cars created by Carrozzeria Bertone in the mid-1950s. Those aerodynamic studies offered lots of design solutions when Alfa were considering a competition version of the Bertone-bodied Giulietta Sprint Veloce. With its extremely low drag coefficient of 0.29, the SS was aimed at motorsport, and a limited number were produced to meet FIA Homologation rules. The Speciale utilised the lightweight construction that had been so effective in the chassis design of the popular Giulietta Spider, and the coachwork was undoubtedly distinctive with its domed roofline and rounded wings. The Giulietta’s willing little 1,300cc, all-alloy, four-cylinder engine provided enough power to push the svelte two-seater coupé to almost 120 mph, which was considerably more than its conventionally bodied Sprint coupé and Spider siblings could achieve. When the 101 Series Giulia was introduced in 1962, it was powered by a 116 bhp, 1,570cc DOHC in-line, four-cylinder engine with a Weber DCOE carburettor mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and the Sprint Speciale inherited the engine, the gearbox, and the Giulia name. The pure aerodynamics applied to the design resulted in the Sprint Speciale having very low wind noise at high speeds and a top speed of over 125mph.  The example offered here is from the first year of Giulia SS production. It was built on 1 October 1963, finished in the traditional Alfa Romeo Red, and just six days later, on the 7th, it was sold to the Alfa Romeo dealer in Brussels. The car is believed to have resided in Belgium for the majority of its subsequent life and it was there that it was discovered in 2006 by a previous owner. Though finished in blue with a white nose and stripe, the original colour was evident beneath the trim pieces as well as in the interior. When acquired by a later owner in 2013 the decision was taken to return the car to top form, and the SS was then subject to a comprehensive restoration beginning in 2014 and recently completed. Restored to its original colour and trimmed with matching red carpeting and two-tone red and white seats, the Alfa has also been fitted with a correct-type 1600 engine. Further photos of the car as discovered, as well as its restoration, are in the car's ownership file along with its EU Registration and NOVA details.This is a lovely example of a rare car (1 of 1,339 worldwide). The restoration looks excellent with a sufficient number of gently patinated controls etc. to stop it becoming a trailer queen and encouraging it to be driven, after all, it is an Alfa!These are pleasurable and rewarding drivers' cars with light controls and spirited competition-derived handling. Very few classics have this ability to tour so effortlessly, efficiently and in such style!  

The Lotus Carlton is a legend and the kind of car that comes along once in a generation.  At a time when really fast four-door saloons were the preserve of BMW and Mercedes, this Vauxhall (Opel) derived super-saloon arrived on the scene in 1990 demolishing the opposition. Although it shared its major components with a mainstream executive car, its level of development across every aspect of automotive dynamics had resulted in a truly special performance car.It was powered by a twin-turbo version of the venerable straight-six used in the Senator, which developed a remarkable 377bhp. To achieve that figure, Lotus had put a lot of work into the 3.6-litre power unit, uprating and strengthening the bottom end, porting the 24-valve cylinder head (from the Carlton GSI), and fitting forged 'slipper pistons' made by Mahle atop new Lotus-designed connecting rods tied to a counterweighted, forged steel crankshaft. The gearbox was the same six-speeder used in the Corvette ZR-1, the only transmission in GM's parts bin, capable of handling the car's monster torque.  AP Group-C derived brakes - four-pot calipers with 330mm ventilated discs at the front and two-pot at the rear – sat behind specially developed Goodyear tyres. Based on a civilised modern saloon car, the Lotus Carlton was tractable, light and well-mannered in town traffic.  However, when required, performance was nothing short of epic - 0-60mph came up in 5.0 seconds, 0-100 was dispatched in 11.1 seconds, and in 1992 Autocar Magazine recorded a time of 17.0 seconds for their 0-100-0 challenge, 2nd best behind an F40; however, it's the car's maximum speed of 176mph that will always be quoted by its fans. The lovely Carlton presented here was supplied new through SMT Vauxhall of Edinburgh in February 1991 finished in the obligatory Imperial Green. It's car Number 0030 out of a limited production of 284 UK, right-hand drive models and has covered a warranted 73,000 miles from new.Our vendor, who has many years of experience in the automotive industry, searched high and low to locate and purchase the best example he could find.  This unmolested and well cared-for car fitted the bill perfectly, being particularly strong in areas of known weakness for this model.  It comes with a comprehensive service history and has been serviced routinely from 9,088 miles to 54,204 miles at either ‘Monorep Ltd.’ of Southall or ‘Frost’s (Cars) Ltd.’ of Shoreham-by-Sea, both Lotus Carlton supplying dealerships and Lotus technical centres, plus three more services from independent garages up to date.  It is a completely standard car, which performs as well as you’d expect, having been treated in recent times to a new clutch with related auxiliaries and a new exhaust.  There are numerous receipts in the history file for maintenance and parts, and the car comes with its original numbered Lotus Carlton book (presented to each owner at the time of sale), its Maintenance Programme, build records and a genuine Workshop Manual.The product of the finest motorsport brains of the decade, these cars are still seriously quick even by today’s standards, and the opportunity to acquire such a genuine and well-maintained example of this modern classic is surely not to be missed. 

Launched in 1963 to replace the underpowered 190SL and utilising some of the new manufacturing techniques being pioneered in the latest 'S' Class, the Paul Bracq designed 230SL was proudly unveiled to an appreciative audience at the Geneva Motor Show. Remaining in production until 1971 with around 49,000 finding homes, the W113 Class, frequently referred to as the "Pagoda", eventually spanned three engine sizes.The same show, four years later in 1967, coincidentally saw the introduction of the W113-250SL. The new car retained the stiffer suspension and sporty feel of the earlier cars, but provided improved agility with its larger(2.5Ltr.) engine and was now fitted with rear disc brakes and a larger tank. The new car was offered with a 4-speed Automatic transmission or a 4 or 5-speed ZF gearbox.  Replaced in January 1968 by the 280SL, its one-year production run makes the 250SL the rarest of the W113 series. Even rarer still was the 250SL 'California Coupé' in which the folded soft top was removed and the space utilised for a fold down rear bench making the car effectively a 2+2. The hardtop was redesigned to provide more headroom and a window for rear seat passengers. The fact that if you left the hard top off, you became reliant on the weather remaining fair, meant that the majority of these coupés were sold, not surprisingly, in California. The 250SL did not sell in huge numbers during its 12 month period on the US market and as less than 10% of these were California Coupés, it follows that they were very rare in-period and particularly sought-after now.This, right-hand drive, 250 SL California Coupe is a truly fine example of its type and is finished in Tunis Beige Metallic and trimmed in black.  ‘XMB 824E’ remained in the same family ownership for 35 years after which our vendor has looked after and dry stored the car, in his significant private collection, for the past three years. The car has also been treated to a major restoration of notably high quality in recent years. We’re informed this included a complete repaint during which all the brightwork was removed and either re-chromed or replaced. The interior was completely refurbished with new leather seats and carpets to the original specification, while the woodwork was restored by Chapman & Cliff in Nantwich, formerly of Rolls-Royce. The California Coupé also benefited from a top-end engine overhaul with all new valves and guides and the engine bay was refurbished while the unit was out. The car was serviced at the same time. Its factory-fitted extras include automatic transmission, power-assisted steering, 'Sundym' tinted glass all-around (a notably rare option) and a Motorola push-button radio. This pretty little Mercedes presents delightfully, and in common with every other 'Pagoda' regardless of engine size, is a timeless, blue-chip, classless 'Classic' and being an ultra-rare, right-hand drive California merits serious consideration.

There have been volumes written about the Jaguar E-Type, indeed there is no other British car, apart from perhaps the Mini, that has generated such a cult following. So it's probably more appropriate to concentrate on the many merits of this exceptional E-Type Fixed Head Coupé on offer today.This is a beautifully restored and fine example of a 1962 Series I 3.8-litre Jaguar E-Type Coupé, one of just 1,799 in right-hand drive. Built in the summer of '62 and supplied to the UK home market, this E-Type still retains its original registration mark of "801 DBU" as confirmed by the JDHT Certificate on file. An older, but comprehensive restoration has brought the car up to a fantastic overall condition with specialist maintenance since that time preserving and building upon a great basis. The evidence for all this is on file, and over the last year over £45,000 has been spent with a prominent E-Type specialist carrying out the following work: a complete interior re-trim, and a comprehensive engine rebuild (including polished and ported head, larger valves re-bore +.40, new bearings pistons etc. and lightened flywheel).Since then, it has been Dyno tested with the print-out indicating that it was producing 267bhp at the flywheel at 5500rpm. It also benefits from an upgraded 'Elite Racing' five-speed gearbox,(the original Moss gearbox is included within the sale), and complete clutch pack. It has also had a full suspension rebuild with Polyurethane bushes and Gaz dampers, as well as a 22mm vented brake kit, including Fosseway 4-pot callipers and special piston assembly at the rear. Naturally, the best EBC 'Green Stuff' pads are fitted front and rear. Finally, a new Fosseway finned (Series 1) aluminium radiator cools the engine which has a Hi-Torque starter motor fitted with a C42 Dynator, also by Fosseway, including a change to negative earth, so a Voltmeter replaces the Ammeter.Enhanced engine performance comes from an FIA Exhaust Manifold, a 2" SS exhaust system by Ecosse, and a 123 Electronic ignition system. It sits on new, triple-spoke, painted 15 x 6J wire wheels, as per 1962 spec, and new Pirelli Cinturato CA67 tyres.The paintwork has been professionally detailed and machine polished to a Concours standard. The car comes with full detailed files and photographs of all the work carried out and is also accompanied by an original Series 1 Book Pouch and owner's handbooks. As with a great number of E-Types supplied to the UK, and indeed the cooler climates of Europe, it is likely that this example was unable to escape the inevitable frost damage to its original engine block and an identical MkII 3.8 block was sourced as a replacement at some point. Mated to the original and matching numbers Cylinder Head, this fully rebuilt engine pulls with great strength and enhances the overall driving experience.In essence: a rare and beautifully restored right-hand drive Coupé that has received many sensible upgrades for greater reliability and more enjoyable driving. 

The post-war renaissance of BMW began in earnest in the 1960s with the introduction of two pivotal models, the compact 02-Series - the forerunner to the huge-selling 3-Series - and a larger, visually striking CS sports coupé, referred to internally as the E9, which evolved to become the 3.0 CSi, the car offered here. With its beautiful lines, purposeful stance and pillarless doors, styled by famed German coachbuilder Karmann, the CS grabbed instant attention. Powered by a superbly engineered straight six, three litre engine, this fast, sharp-handling cruiser had performance to match its looks. BMW now had a new face look that would come to define the company's image for the rest of the century.In 1971, the 3.0CS made its debut in the UK, followed swiftly by the introduction of the more powerful 3.0 CSi fuel injected version, becoming BMW's first 200bhp plus machine, giving it real on the road punch. In recent years, sale prices of its big brother, the legendary 'CSL' have dramatically risen and, not unnaturally, the CSi is beginning to follow.This, left-hand drive, matching numbers, 3.0 CSi, was originally sold new in Sweden in 1973. In more recent times, a dedicated enthusiast in Denmark has owned the car for 15 years and during his tenure has looked after it on a ‘no-expense-spared' basis. A few years ago, whilst mechanically the car was in good condition, the paint was beginning to show some age so the decision was taken to entrust this lovely coupé to the Copenhagen-based, 'Stelvio Automobili', who were tasked with restoring the bodywork. After it was professionally prepared, it was treated to several coats of the original Polaris Silver Metallic and there are details and photographs in the history file detailing the extensive work carried out.Our vendor, a senior BMW man, purchased the car from Stelvio two years ago, after the work was completed, registered it here and has enjoyed it ever since. Before he took delivery, he requested the car was undersealed after the restoration. As you would expect, from the love and attention this car has enjoyed, the exterior presents very nicely with a deep shine from the striking Silver metallic paintwork. The interior is excellent and looks to be broadly original, with the correct leather and blue carpets.The odometer is showing a little over 86,000 km and, whilst we can't verify if this is the total mileage from new, you might tend to believe it given the car's condition. It is fitted with the rare BMW tool kit, four powered windows, and an electrically powered sunroof. Finally, there is a good history file containing various invoices for the aforementioned work, Danish registration documents, more recent invoices, and the fresh MOT CertificateThis very smart 3.0 CSi Coupé is usable on a daily basis and is a stylish way to enjoy classic motoring. A wonderful opportunity to own a very special 'Classic' whose stock is unquestionably on the rise.

The Series 1 E-Type (as it has subsequently become known) was introduced, initially for export only, in March 1961 using the triple SU carburetted, 3.8-litre, six-cylinder XK engine from the XK150S. The car continued to be developed over time with the first major changes arriving in 1964 including an increase in capacity to 4.2-litres. There was never a fixed specification or official designation for this interim model, although, with the arrival of the, officially named 'Series 2', the early cars became Series 1s and the interim cars, logically, Series 1.5. These cars can be recognised by their open headlights, small 'mouth' air intake, tail lights and indicators above the bumpers, and the exhaust tips under the number plate at the rear. It is undoubtedly one of the rarest of the E-Type variations as just 1,942 were made in right-hand drive out of a total for the model as a whole of 72,515. Enthusiasts claim that it is the best driving and most nimble derivative, and the 4.2-litre engine and all-synchromesh gearbox offered increased power and usability whilst retaining the fabulous looks of the earlier cars. Naturally there are enthusiasts for every iteration of E-Type from the early, flat-floor, Moss-gearbox, skinny seat cars to the voluptuous and voluminous, V12 Series 3, however, those folk that really know, suggest that a 1.5 with a few desirable upgrades from the Series 2 would represent the ultimate. Which is exactly what we have here!! This 1968, Series 1.5, 4.2-litre Coupé was originally a left-hand drive export car. It returned to the UK on 31/07/1989 and was purchased by our vendor in early 2002 with the intention of converting it to right-hand drive and carrying out a full restoration. As is often the case, this turned into a major project and took over nine years (first registered on 10/11/2011) but the work was carried out carefully and correctly and the result is here for us all to see.The list is too extensive to detail here but to summarise; the car was treated to a full glass out, everything out, bare metal preparation and professional respray in Opalescent Silver Blue. The engine was stripped and rebuilt with a new timing chain, the all-synchromesh gearbox was opened and checked through, new clutch, rebuilt rear axle, new springs, new radiator, new front suspension, steering rack, track rod ends, 'Coopercraft brakes', new fuel tank, larger chrome wire wheels (16x5 inch rear and 15x5 inch front ) new wiring loom, plus numerous other parts. It was obviously converted to right-hand drive during this process. The interior was totally retrimmed in sumptuous Blue Leather and the full-length sunroof was finished in a matching colour.After six years of light use, having covered just over 1,000 miles since the restoration, our vendor has decided to let someone else have the pleasure of his nine-year labour of love. Recently freshly MOT'd (20/06/17 at 1,023 miles) the Jaguar is accompanied by all the usual documentation, old MOTs, photos and a substantial pile of invoices. An excellent example of quite a rare E-Type and worth a closer look.  

In 2008, Ferrari put into production their new lightweight 430, evocatively named the Scuderia. Replacing the 360 Challenge Stradale was always going to be a tough proposition, but with 510BHP, a new lightning fast gear change, and an exhaust note which sounded pure F1, the Scuderia managed to be quicker, yet a lot less demanding to drive than the CS.This left-hand drive example was originally supplied new to Ferrari importer Fast Auto Technic in Riyadh in December 2008. The original service book shows the car was serviced four times by the supplying dealer up until 33,689kms. In 2012, the car was imported to the UK and registered with the previous keeper. Our vendor acquired the car in 2014 and has carried out two further services with respected marque specialist Nick Cartwright, at 36,098kms in 2015 and 46,901kms last year. The car has now travelled a total of 50,954kms or 31,661 miles.Factory specification includes: fire extinguishers, Ferrari shields, harnesses, yellow brake callipers, extended Alcantara, carbon door inserts, trickle charger, dealer fitted paint protection and carbon racing seats. Supplied with a UK V5C, a current MoT certificate, original books, wallet and tools this 430 Scuderia will be driven to the auction. In addition, an inspection report will be available to prospective bidders from Ferrari specialists Furlonger Specialist Cars. This will be available prior to the auction in person or via email for international clients.Finished in the special order colour of Nuova Rosso Scuderia with grey NART racing stripes and black Alcantara trim with red stitching, this ‘Scud' would make an ideal touring companion or track-day weapon. 

The 3.2 Carrera is revered as the ultimate development of the original 911 that first appeared in 1963. These final cars (before being replaced by the more complicated 964) were the most flexible and usable of Butzi Porsche's original design. Launched in 1984, and reviving the ‘Carrera' name for the first time since 1977, these were the ultimate 1980's sports cars.The all-alloy, flat-6 engine, which had been fuel injected since 1971, received a final stretch to 3,164cc, giving a torque-rich 231 bhp - enough to propel the lithe and slippery coupé to over 150 mph, with 0-60 mph coming up in 5.6 seconds. Cars built from September 1986 onwards were fitted with the more user-friendly G50 Getrag gearbox, but all 3.2 Carreras feature galvanised bodies, which together with Porsche's legendary build quality, ensure that these classics are long lasting.This lovely 1987 3.2 Carrera Sport G50 Coupé was first registered on 6/02/1987 and was a Porsche GB car for three months before being enjoyed by three owners over the next 30 years. Oddly enough each of its previous owners has kept the car for around 10 or 11 years with our vendor acquiring D738 VCN on 12/10/2005.The car looks particularly stylish in Diamond Blue Metallic with colour coded Fuchs alloys and a very smart interior with the factory optional 8-way electric half-black leather seats with Porsche standard black and white pinstripe centres.The car's 'Porsche Certificate of Authenticity' lists a large number of options specified when new and they include Headlamp Washers, Blaupunkt Toronto Radio Cassette, Rear Seat Belts, Central Locking, Rear Wiper, Spoilers, Forged Alloys, Sport Shock Absorbers, Heated Door Mirrors, Sunroof, and a Carpeted Luggage Compartment.In addition to the C of A, the Carrera's history file bulges with evidence of caring ownership, including 22 old MOT Certificates corroborating the mileage of 115,000, a pile of invoices from Autofarm detailing the car's care, the fully stamped Service Book, the Owner's Manual, and both sets of keys.This is a totally standard vehicle except for the previously fitted Autofarm stainless steel exhaust system and stainless steel heat exchangers. The engine bay is clean and dry and the car appears to be in excellent all round condition, which, given that it's three decades old, is a credit to its trio of fastidious owners.There is surely no better entry into 911 ownership than the 3.2 Carrera. It’s the final evolution of the original, tracing its roots right back to 1966. The 964 that replaced it was substantially different and much more complex, so if you are in the market for the classic Porsche experience, this 3.2 Carrera Sport, at this guide, seems a perfect fit.  

In 1984, the 2.8 injection model was the subject of a substantial upgrade and was known as the Capri Injection Special. This development used Recaro half leather seats and included a limited slip differential. Externally the car could easily be distinguished by the seven-spoke RS wheels and its colour coded grille and headlamp surrounds.We are pleased to offer this very special UK right-hand drive Ford Capri 2.8 Injection Special, which was supplied by Cuff Miller Ford and first registered on 28th February 1987 to a Mr R. Gomm of Chichester. Finished in Schwarz Black with half leather Recaro seats, the car was driven infrequently and in 2001, was sold to a Mrs Tittle of Wrexham. Carefully stored throughout the early 2000s the car was then sold to a Mr G. Phipps of Banbury in 2010. An MOT certificate at this time records the mileage at only 5,301 miles.Still wearing its dealer supplied registration plates, this car is in incredible condition throughout. Lift up the boot floor for instance and the original spare wheel has never been fitted to the car and the jack appears new. The interior is really impressive and the Recaro seats show little wear. The shut lines and the paint are both remarkable for a car that is now 30 years old.Supplied with its original book pack containing all the driver's manuals and its original service book, there is even a business card from the Cuff Miller sales consultant who sold the car to the original owner. With a UK V5c and MOT tested until 26th May 2018, this car has covered only 8,330 miles from new! Whilst we can't warrant the mileage, we believe that the condition of the car is commensurate with the incredibly low distance this Capri has covered. Capris like this rarely come to market and this low mileage car offers a great opportunity for any classic Ford collector. 

BMW's so-called 'New Class' Coupe was debuted in the summer of 1965. It marked the end of the company's V8-powered range and served to introduce the new 2-litre, four-cylinder version of its OHC M10 engine which, as fitted to the CS model, was equipped with twin carburettors and produced a sprightly 120bhp. Unlike the slightly milder-tuned 2000 C, the CS was only available with four-speed manual transmission. Whereas the outgoing 3200 CS featured styling by Bertone, the newcomer was the work of the designers at Karmann, whose changes largely concentrated on the iconic front end. The critically acclaimed "Sharknose" design has been a feature of all BMW models since, and elements of the styling can still be seen in BMW's current range.Offered to auction from a large collection of exotic motorcars, and although modest in value, the car's styling fitted in perfectly alongside our vendor's Ferrari Lusso and early E-Type. The BMW Heritage Certificate states that the car was delivered new to Bad Homburg, Germany on the 8th July 1966. During his time in Bahrain, our vendor found the car and brought it to the UK in February 2017, whereupon a NOVA certificate was issued with any applicable taxes settled at the time. The car has a fresh MOT valid until 07/072018.Presenting very well in the factory colour of Chamonix White with a Blue Velour interior, the car is offered with a fresh MOT and a shade over 30,000 kilometres on the odometer. 

The 308 GTB was launched at the Paris Motor Show in 1975 as a direct replacement for the Dino 246. Designed by Pininfarina with sweeping curves and aggressive lines, the 308 has gone on to become one of the most recognised Ferraris of all time.  In 1982/3, Ferrari introduced the four-valve per cylinder Quattrovalvole, or QV, following their attempts to comply with American regulations with an emission-reducing, fuel-injected engine, which, unfortunately, also reduced the power output significantly. The QV engine restored the status quo pushing the power output back up to 240hp and rescuing the Ferrari's reputation.Only 748 308 GTB QV s were produced, with one-third being European models, and these scarce cars are considered by many to be the most collectable of the steel 308s.This, 1983 308 GTB QV, is one of 74 produced in right-hand drive and has covered just over 34,000 miles in the hands of its four owners. This rare car has clearly been well looked after throughout its life, indeed the previous owner stored the car in his private collection for 22 years, only covering around 5,000 miles during this period. The service history accompanying the car, details a lot of the work carried out throughout its life since leaving the factory in 1983. The file also details the two changes of speedometer head, due to two faulty units, in 83 and 91, but these changes are documented in the file and it's clear that the car has covered 34,500 miles in total. Indeed, the current odometer shows 9,500 miles since it was fitted in 1991, some 26 years ago. Our vendor has recently spent around £15k at Ferrari specialist, Paul Hargreaves, for a major service in September 2016 in order to get the car completely up to scratch prior to our sale. There are invoices in the history file detailing the work and this service included the important cam belt change. Finished in the classic combination of Rosso Corsa with a Tan interior this is a truly fine and rare Ferrari with years of spirited motoring still ahead.

Mercedes-Benz debuted four new models at the Frankfurt Show in 1959, the 220SE among them, and all of them shared the same basic unitary construction bodyshell and all-round independent suspension. Longer than their predecessors, the newcomers featured a wider radiator shell, wrap-around windscreen, wider rear window and vertically positioned twin headlamps. Aimed squarely at those discerning customers who enjoyed the occasional wind in the hair driving experience, but needed four seats and a little luxury, the stylish 220SE Cabriolet was the car of choice. This, 220 SE Cabriolet, is a right-hand drive example and was ordered originally in Green (code DB268) with Beige hide (code 1062). Taylor and Crawley in Mayfair were the supplying dealers and they sold the car, in London, on the 14th June 1963 for the sum of £4,097.  From that date onwards the car resided in the South of England, in single family ownership, until October 2014. We’re informed ‘19 DLC’ was mainly used for extended continental trips during this period, and when not basking under the warm Mediterranean sun, was garaged and well looked after over the winter months during its 51 years with the family. The odometer now shows just over 77,000 miles and this elegant 'boulevardier' has been dry stored in a significant private collection since 2015. Accompanying the car are a host of bills and receipts, including the Bill of Sale from 1963, along with its original service records and owner’s manuals.  These, mid-sixties cabriolets are smooth, stylish, and absolutely timeless and are sure to steal the show wherever you go. The sleek, two-door, pillarless body style, incorporating a fully convertible hood configuration, offers the rare attribute of being able to seat five in comfort, setting it apart from other contemporary offerings. Now that fully restored 280 SE Cabriolets are reaching £250,000 plus values, it may be time to consider this rare model before it stretches its legs further in the classic car market.  

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's body was not built as a monocoque in the same way as a conventional car 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.This 1984 3-litre Mondial Quattrovalvole Cabriolet is one of just 629 produced and one of a mere 27 right-hand drive examples produced by the factory. Showing just 52,400mls at the time of cataloguing, the car has obviously benefited from a lot of care and expense in its lifetime. Previously finished in Blue the car has at some stage in its life been repainted in Rosso Corsa and presents superbly today. It's accompanied by a good history file with many older MOTs, receipts, and the service history back to the 1990s, which details a cambelt service at 48,600mls, and more recently four new tyres. Present also is the original Ferrari handbook and literature in its original case. Previously the car was showing a condition alert on the HPI system, however, the car was inspected in 1994 by a VOSA Authorised Inspector and this alert has since been removed.The Ferrari Mondial is not only one of the most useable Ferraris available but surely the most affordable Ferrari money can buy with equally affordable maintenance costs. This well-presented example allows you to purchase a Ferrari model that is genuinely rarer than the fabled 250 GTO at less than 1% of the price! 

Aston Martin introduced the long-awaited Vantage version of their successful DB7 in 1999. Sporting a Cosworth designed, 5.9 litre V12 producing a creamy 420bhp, the car was super-quick and was electronically limited to 185mph. The V12 had a serious appetite for air compared to its 6-cylinder predecessor, demanding a larger intake and other modifications to the frontal airflow were made to aid cooling. Other changes included chassis and braking upgrades to cope with the increased performance, and Ian Callum enlarged the grille, added fog lamps, and restyled the valances to give the car a more purposeful look. The Vantage interior leather trim was cut and sewn at a special trim shop at Newport Pagnell, where the carpet and wood veneers were also prepared. The 5.9 Litre V12 Vantage Volante, costing over £100,000 at its launch, remained in production until 2004.Presented to auction in one of the most attractive colour combinations of Antrim Blue with Parchment hide, this superb DB7 Vantage Volante car was first registered on the 16th December 1999. Purchased by our vendor in April 2015, the car sat alongside the family’s Jaguar XJ220 and early E-Type. Heavily involved in his thriving motorsport business, our vendor has enjoyed the car sparingly, only covering some 3,000 miles in two years, and the current odometer reading of a shade under 32,000 miles is corroborated by the following service records:31/1/2000 at 1,588 miles – Lancaster Aston Martin, Sevenoaks30/5/2000 at 2,822 - Lancaster Aston Martin, Sevenoaks30/10/2000 at 3,433 - Lancaster Aston Martin, Sevenoaks16/5/2001 at 4,621 – Stratstone Aston Martin, London13/12/2001 at 4,954 - Lancaster Aston Martin, Sevenoaks4/10/2002 at 5,232 - Lancaster Aston Martin, Sevenoaks12/3/2004 at 6,070 – Stratstone Aston Martin, London12/7/2005 at 7,871 – Broughtons Aston Martin of Cheltenham27/7/2006 at 8,725 – Broughtons Aston Martin of Cheltenham11/2/2008 at 11,576 – Chiltern Aston Centre, Hertfordshire25/9/2008 at 13,825 – Chiltern Aston Centre, Hertfordshire4/3/2009 at 14,365 – Chiltern Aston Centre, Hertfordshire7/10/2009 at 16,453 – Chiltern Aston Centre, Hertfordshire1/3/2010 at 17,763 – Nicholas Mee Aston Martin Heritage, London7/3/2011 at 22,965 – Nicholas Mee Aston Martin Heritage, London30/4/2012 at 24,423 – Chiltern Aston Centre, Hertfordshire10/4/2014 at 25,924 – Chiltern Aston Centre, Hertfordshire22/2/2017 at 31,021 – Desmond J. Smail Aston Martin, BuckinghamshireThe car will be supplied with a fresh MOT and the private registration number R20 AMV is generously included.

In many people's eyes, Charles Spencer King's design of the iconic Range Rover could not be bettered, indeed the Louvre in Paris exhibited the Range Rover in the early 1970s, hailing it as an "Exemplary work of industrial design." To others, however, the two-door Range Rover had a number of limitations, and although the company were well aware of this, their financial woes contributed to a delay of ten years in producing a four-door version so, inevitably, a number of established British and European coachbuilders were happy to oblige and fill the gap.Names such as Wood and Pickett, and Monteverdi became synonymous with Range Rover luxury upgrades, all sold with Rover's approval, and indeed in some cases used as future templates for Rover's own designs. Land Rover had been unable to capitalise on this phenomenon due to budgetary constraints, and could only watch helplessly as after-market upgrades offered by boutique specialists  cornered the marketThe first faltering steps towards the luxury Range Rovers we recognise today came at the end of 1980. Land Rover collaborated with Wood & Pickett to design a specially-equipped luxury two-door model - a toe-in-the-water exercise to gauge demand for an upward expansion of the range. The prototype was rapidly completed and was lent to Vogue magazine, who took it to Biarritz in 1981 and used it as a backdrop during their photo shoots for that season's Lancôme and Jaeger fashion collections. The model was such a success that the 1981 run of 1,000 "In Vogue" three-door examples was followed up in 1983 by 325 four-door "In Vogue" models finished in Derwent Blue, and was promoted in conjunction with the Daks autumn fashion collection at Simpsons of Piccadilly. The more practical, V8 powered, four-door Range Rover proved a hit with its manual five-speed gearbox and British Leyland, in their wisdom, scaled back the three-door model for overseas and police issue with the four-door Vogue model becoming the benchmark Range Rover model, until the introduction of the Autobiography "personalisation" range in 1993.This restored 1983 "In Vogue" presents superbly in its factory correct Derwent Blue with a Tan interior, and its bespoke wooden door cappings look in great order. Any "classic" Range Rover owner of the period or indeed today will agree that the rear dual tailgate's rust issues would always let the side down, but it can be seen that this car has had this concern addressed. Presented to auction with the rare inclusion of a factory issued picnic hamper, and an MOT until October 2017, this historically important car offers a good 'drivers' mileage of some 83,000 miles and would fit perfectly in any serious collection for regular use.