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Click here to subscribeCorgi, Lledo, Classix, Bburago, Gama and similar, a boxed group comprising of Commercials, Cars, Classic Vehicles and similar. Conditions appear to be generally Fair to Near Mint although not checked for completeness in generally Fair to Good boxes (some with old price stickers and crushing). See photo.
1952 Sunbeam Talbot 90, 2267cc. Registration number HKY 110. Chassis number not found. Engine number found. There is no paperwork with this vehicle. In the late 1940s, the Sunbeam and Talbot names still had a sporting resonance despite ownership since 1935 by the rationalising Rootes Brothers. The first post-war cars were warmed-over 1930s types, but in June 1948 came genuine new models. The 90 came as a four-door saloon with a pillarless join between rear door and quarter-window, or as a four-seater drophead coupé. Both had rear wheel spats, and the 90 became one of the most successful rally cars of its time in the hands of drivers like Stirling Moss, Sheila Van Damm and Mike Hawthorn. From September 1950, the Sunbeam-Talbot 90 MkII brought a much better big-bore engine with 2267cc and 70bhp, plus a stronger chassis with a central cruciform brace, independent front suspension and Panhard rod location for the rear axle. Air intake grilles replaced the twin foglamps of the early cars, and headlamps were raised. This was the classic 90, capable of 86mph. There was a more powerful, 77bhp, version of the engine from October 1952, when the MkIIA models appeared. These had bigger brakes to cope, plus ventilated disc wheels, and they lost the rear wheel spats. This example appears to have been off the road since 1985 and dry stored with our deceased vendors other vehicles. It appears to be in overall good condition. One of Spicers clients has seen it and stated he owned it in 1961, buying it from a garage in Hull and selling it to a bank manager a year later to by a Vincent Rapide! During his ownership it had rear spats fitted.
Dinky die cast models to include: Foden Tipping Lorry model 432, 1973 MGBGT V8, and M.G.B. GT 1965, and a DAF 66 Coupe Lion Car; Corgi Classics die cast model cars x3 including 1929 Thornycroft Van and Truck, Solido Bugatti 1:43, Corgi Classic Models x2, Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1945 MG-TC, Ertl Miniatures x 3, Iveco Fiat Van and Truck, Siku VW, Dinky die cast models to include: Foden Tipping Lorry model 432, 1973 MGBGT V8, and M.G.B. GT 1965, and a DAF 66 Coupe Lion Car and other die cast model cars. (a lot)
Cotswolds British Classic Car Road Rally for two People with Lunch at The Lygon Arms' Tavern by James Martin.Explore the glorious Cotswolds countryside with its winding roads and picturesque views in this full day, fast-flowing classic car road rally. You will get the opportunity to experience an array of Iconic Classics including the legendary Jaguar E-Type Roadster, AC Cobra, Austin Healey 3000, Porsche 911, MGA Roadster and the Alfa Romeo Spider. Throughout this full day's driving, you will get the chance to drive all of the cars on the tour and experience their unique characteristics! The picturesque route will take you from Henley On Thames towards Oxford, passing by Blenheim Palace as you head into the Cotswolds. You will pass through stunning quintessentially British villages such as Stow-On-The-Wold and Bourton-On-The-Water whilst enjoying a lunch stop at the Lygon Arms in the picture-perfect village of Broadway at Tavern by James Martin. The rally runs from 9am to 6pm and will start and finish near Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire. Valid for two people, there will be a range of weekday dates for you to choose from throughout 2024 and 2025. Fuel and insurance are included. You will get the opportunity to drive all of the cars on the tour and is based on two people in one car at a time. Drivers must hold a full valid driving license with no more than six points, age 25 - 75 with minimum three years driving experience. A security deposit of £1,500 per two attendees is pre-authorised prior to the rally.
Registration No: AHK 26 Frame No: 65771 MOT: ExemptVilliers engine has been lostA project - still registered with the DVLABuff logbook presentCoventry-Eagle was a British bicycle and motorcycle manufacturer. Established as a Victorian bicycle-maker, the company began under the name of Hotchkiss, Mayo & Meek. The name was changed to Coventry Eagle in 1897 when John Meek left the company. By 1898, they had begun to experiment with motorised vehicles and by 1899 had produced their first motorcycle. The motorcycles were hand-built with a high standard of finish. Coventry-Eagle motorcycles proved reliable and by the Great War the range was utilising Villiers and JAP engines. First registered on 12th April 1932, 'AHK 26' was stripped for restoration by the current keeper around 30 years ago. Regrettably offered for sale due to health reasons, the Silent Superb has formed part of the vendor’s collection of classic cars and motorcycles but is believed to have lost its Villiers engine during the restoration process and its whereabouts are unknown. Still registered with the DVLA and provided with its buff logbook, this rare machine is to be sold with no reserve. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
CLASSICO; a set of eight small Ferrari diecast models, comprising a '1961 400 Superamerica', '1967 330 P4', '1955 750 Monza', '1973 365 GT4 BB', '1948 166 MM', '1961 156 F1', '1969 365 GTS4' and '1952 500 F2', all boxed, together with a Classic Car Model Collection box of six diecast metal and plastic classic cars, various loose diecast cars, etc.
Rev up the fun with our diverse set of toy cars! From classic red, sunny yellow, and bold orange to mysterious camo and cool blue, this collection features various colors and styles. Whether it's a sporty two-door, a spacious van, a sleek sedan, a rugged truck, military vehicles, or the sleek VF1 Jet, there's a perfect car for every playtime adventure! Dimensions of the largest item: 2.75"L x 1"W x 0.75"H. Condition: Age related wear.
1979 Austin Mini 1275 GT. Registration number: JVW 530V.Mileage: 69,634.Finished in Sunburst Orange. Period black Revolution alloy wheels. Sport stainless steel exhaust system. After market sunroof fitted.Recently recommissioned by a Mini specialist in Reigate.Receipts for parts that have been replaced.Registered as a Historic vehicle making it MOT and Tax exempt.Last MOT'd on the16th of June 2014.Mini 1275 GT is one of the most desirable models in the iconic classic Mini history.To satisfy your knowledge of the vehicles condition please come down to our viewing days as follows before the auction day on the 28th of June.Saturday 15th June: 10am - 2pm, Monday 17th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of June: 9am-7pm. Wednesday 19th of June: 9am-5pm, Thursday 20th of June: 9am-5pm, Friday 21st of June: 9am-5pm, Monday 24th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 25th of June: 9am-5pm, Wednesday 26th of June: 9am-5pm and Thursday 27th of June: 9am-5pm. Morning of the Auction on Friday 28th of June.Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT.
Selection of classic car prints bagged into sets of 4. To include a Set of 4 Michael Tuner prints of various classic cars. 3 x Bags of various classic cars.Please note this lot has the standard Ewbank's standard buyers premium payable on top of the hammer price and not the reduced rate for cars and motorbikes. To satisfy your knowledge of the vehicles condition please come down to our viewing days as follows before the auction day on the 28th of June. Saturday 15th June: 10am - 2pm, Monday 17th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of June: 9am-7pm. Wednesday 19th of June: 9am-5pm, Thursday 20th of June: 9am-5pm, Friday 21st of June: 9am-5pm, Monday 24th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 25th of June: 9am-5pm, Wednesday 26th of June: 9am-5pm and Thursday 27th of June: 9am-5pm. Morning of the Auction on Friday 28th of June.
Pair of Mercedes 220/220 S W108 glass headlight lens with 1x chrome headlight frame. Owners manual and classic car article. Please note this lot has the standard Ewbank's standard buyers premium payable on top of the hammer price and not the reduced rate for cars and motorbikes. To satisfy your knowledge of the vehicles condition please come down to our viewing days as follows before the auction day on the 28th of June. Saturday 15th June: 10am - 2pm, Monday 17th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of June: 9am-7pm. Wednesday 19th of June: 9am-5pm, Thursday 20th of June: 9am-5pm, Friday 21st of June: 9am-5pm, Monday 24th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 25th of June: 9am-5pm, Wednesday 26th of June: 9am-5pm and Thursday 27th of June: 9am-5pm. Morning of the Auction on Friday 28th of June.
1987 Mini Mayfair Petrol Manual. Registration number: D776 XBL.Mileage: 32,322.Finished in Metallic Gold with contrasting cream two tone leather interior.A high spec model back in 1987 fitted with a fully opening electric sunroof and electric windows.Recent upgrades include Mini Lite alloy wheels.Sports exhaust system, wood sports steering wheel with a wood dashboard and a classic mini wood effect gear knob.The interior has been recently fully retrimmed with new carpets fitted.Upgraded stereo system with a USB charging point fitted.Extensive service history file with receipt and old MOT's backing up this well looked after iconic classic Mini showing only 32,271 miles.All round this is a lovely example of this very desirable classic mini.Mot until 27th of September 2024.To satisfy your knowledge of the vehicles condition please come down to our viewing days as follows before the auction day on the 28th of June.Saturday 15th June: 10am - 2pm, Monday 17th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of June: 9am-7pm. Wednesday 19th of June: 9am-5pm, Thursday 20th of June: 9am-5pm, Friday 21st of June: 9am-5pm, Monday 24th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 25th of June: 9am-5pm, Wednesday 26th of June: 9am-5pm and Thursday 27th of June: 9am-5pm. Morning of the Auction on Friday 28th of June.Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT.
MG TF 1.8 (135 bhp) 16v petrol 5 speed manual. Registration number: RN03 DWG.Mileage: 83,347.Finished in Tahiti blue with blue cloth interior. 15inch Alloy wheels. DAB Sony blue tooth stereo system. Electric windows and mirrors. Rear parking sensors. Remote central locking with spare keys.Well looked after having an extensive service history file with receipts of work carried out. Original stamped service booklet with 12 stamps between 2005 at 19,255 miles to 2022 last being serviced at 81,161. Receipts for the head-gasket and cambelt replacement at 62,101 miles costing £1,553.63.Long MOT until 2nd of June 2025.ULEZ compliant.Drives well as you would expect being a well looked after example.MGTF's are now being a desirable entry level future classic car.To satisfy your knowledge of the vehicles condition please come down to our viewing days as follows before the auction day on the 28th of June.Saturday 15th June: 10am - 2pm, Monday 17th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of June: 9am-7pm. Wednesday 19th of June: 9am-5pm, Thursday 20th of June: 9am-5pm, Friday 21st of June: 9am-5pm, Monday 24th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 25th of June: 9am-5pm, Wednesday 26th of June: 9am-5pm and Thursday 27th of June: 9am-5pm. Morning of the Auction on Friday 28th of June.Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT.
1996 Mercedes E220 Coupe Automatic Petrol. Registration number: N161 CDY.Mileage: 133,903.Finished in Metallic silver with full grey heated leather interior. 15inch Mercedes alloy wheels. Electric sunroof. Wood insert trim. Upgraded Pioneer stereo system. Electric windows and mirrors.2 x Keys with original owners manual.Long MOT until 3rd of April 2025.Mercedes W124's are now becoming a desirable modern classic car.To satisfy your knowledge of the vehicles condition please come down to our viewing days as follows before the auction day on the 28th of June.Saturday 15th June: 10am - 2pm, Monday 17th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of June: 9am-7pm. Wednesday 19th of June: 9am-5pm, Thursday 20th of June: 9am-5pm, Friday 21st of June: 9am-5pm, Monday 24th of June: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 25th of June: 9am-5pm, Wednesday 26th of June: 9am-5pm and Thursday 27th of June: 9am-5pm. Morning of the Auction on Friday 28th of June.Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT.
1991 Jaguar XJ-S V12Registration number H948 LWKChassis number SAJJNAEW3BM176477Engine number 8S080264SGGreen with a magnolia interiorRecently re-commissioned at a cost of £7,873.96Low ownership and low mileageMOT expires April 2025Originally registered to Jaguar Cars, Company Vehicles, it was equipped with all the (few) optional accessories, including over-carpets, contrasting seat piping, and a boot linerAfter 1,100 miles, and a month of life, it was sold to a Mr Blake of BeckenhamHe owned it for just over a decade, adding 29,000 miles and 17 main dealer stamps to its historyIt was then acquired in 2002 our vendor and registered to his partnerUnder their ownership the mileage increased to its current level of c51,600, with a continuing history of Jaguar and other classic specialists’ careWith original owners’ handbook and supplementary documentation, its stamped service history, original tax discs from 2002 to 2015, and a plethora of supporting documentsOnly for sale due to a house moveA new V5C (superceeding the one on file) has arrived, V5, spare keys. most MOT certificatesDriven to the auction, it has developed a blowing exhaustAll lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditionsThis lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 28th June. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £80 + VAT, unless otherwise noted. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice
TWENTY-THREE 1/43 SCALE ATLAS EDITIONS 'CLASSIC SPORTS CARS' DIECAST MODEL CARS each mint or near mint and boxed. Condition Report : Models no longer screwed to plastic plinths; one model in incorrect box. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
37 Boxed Corgi diecast models to include 3 x Legends Of Speed (00203, 00202 and 00201), 2 x Classic Cars Collector Series (D701/3 and D709/1), Ltd Edn 225 Years York Fair, Ltd Edn Greene King Fine Ales, 99725 The Whitbread Collectors, C88 Transport Through The Ages, C957/3 Morris Minor Van, 957 Royal Mail Morris Minor Van, etc, boxes vg overall, diecast ex
Quantity of Scalextric to include 2 x boxed slot cars featuring C2592A Opel Vectra GTS V8 DTM and C2551 Classic Grand Prix Maserati 250F 1957 No.1, 2 x Advanced Track System straights and a quantity of track and accessories and loose slot cars, together with a Elastolin Mountaintop castle (2 Boxes)
Registration No: HSK 533 Chassis No: 62941R MOT: ExemptBelieved to be one of only twelve cars supplied new to the UK MarketUnderstood to have been under the custodianship of only two owners in the last 50 yearsSubject to recent extensive recommissioning work including body and paintworkSupplied with a history file dating back to the 1970sIntroduced at the first Frankfurt Motor Show in 1951, the BMW 501 platform was the first BMW model to be manufactured and sold after the Second World War, and was the first BMW car built in Bavaria. An all new design, the car was designed with a perimeter frame, torsion bar suspension all round with double A-arms at the front. The car was fitted with the M337 six-cylinder engine which was a development of the unit used in the pre-war BMW 328. Shortly into production, however, it was deemed that the car was underpowered compared to the Mercedes-Benz 220SE which was its nearest competitor. In 1954, the chassis was finally graced with a new 2.6 Litre V8 engine, which was essentially a scaled down imitation of the Oldsmobile Rocket engine, however, unlike the Detroit-built cast iron leviathan, the neat BMW unit was formed from aluminium and produced 100 horsepower. Launched at the 1954 Geneva Motor Show, the new V8 variant was born as the BMW 502, at the time of its introduction, the published 99mph top speed reportedly made it Germany's fastest passenger saloon in production.Buit in 1957 as a later 3.2 Litre engined car and first registered on the 4th December 1957, little is known of the early history of 'HSK 533'. However, it is understood that HSK 533 was bought in the late 1960s / early 1970s by Leslie H. Trainer, the founder of Trainer BMW of Swansea. After the purchase by Mr Trainer, it is understood that the dealership undertook an extensive overhaul which included replacement of at least some (if not all) of the Red Velour interior trim. It is understood that the result of this overhaul was that the car was a recurring winner of the BMW International Concours D' Elegance during the early 1980s, until the car was laid up in 1991. Bought by the vendor from auction in 2016 as a joint project to be shared with the owner of a well-established classic motoring magazine, the car was found to be in a dilapidated state and the vendor decided at this point to undertake a number of works which included areas of rust repair, paint and mechanical work which included the repair of a crack in the engine block. The vendor is a stickler for originality and as many original parts were procured as possible, which included the use of a new old stock (but slightly surface-rusted) pair of bumpers. The vendor is now deciding to sell due to advancing years and a large number of other projects that require more of his time.The vendor has advised that now that the works to the body have been completed, the body can be described as 'good', however, the paintwork was not completed with a show-winning finish in mind because of the vendor's willingness to use the car so this can be judged as 'fair'. The gorgeous Red velour interior appears to survive in a gorgeous, patinated condition with only small areas to improve if felt necessary. The dashboard lacquer is in overall intact condition with only small areas where veneer would require attention. All gauges are intact, and all appear to work apart from the fuel gauge. Mechanically, the brakes and engine have been overhauled and the vendor advised that the car 'starts and runs well' and moves well under its own steam with the transmission appearing to be in 'good working order'.If you are looking to acquire a good, working piece of rare German automotive history that is unusual, yet luxurious and a pleasure to drive around in, this rare 502 may be a great alternative to the usual Mercedes-Benz 220SE or 300 Adenauer. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
Registration No: NSY 228 Chassis No: HBT7/9376 MOT: ExemptFinished in Colorado Red and White with a Red interior trimUK RHD example with matching engine and chassis numbersOffered with a BMHIT Heritage Certificate and a collection of invoicesFull weather equipmentThe star of the 1952 London Motor Show, the 'Big Healey' enjoyed steady development, with the early four-cylinder cars giving way to the 100-Six in 1956, which in turn was replaced by the first of the 3000s in 1959. By now the engine capacity had risen to 2912cc and the power output to 124bhp - sufficient to grace the standard car with a 0-60mph time of 11.4 seconds and a top speed of 114mph. There was the option of Laycock de Normanville overdrive for the four-speed gearbox and braking had been improved by the adoption of discs at the front. There were two body options - a two-seater (BN7) or an occasional four-seater (BT7). By the time the MkI 3000 was superseded by the MkII in 1961, a total of 2,825 BN7s and 10,825 BT7s had been produced.Recorded by the DVLA as first registered in the UK on 21st February 1961, chassis number HBT7/9376 is the ‘BT7’ 2+2 iteration of the Austin-Healey MkI. Believed to be a correct numbers car, with engine number 29D/R/YH14777, a BMIHT certificate shows the Healey to have been configured in right-hand drive for the home market in Colorado Red and Black with Red trim and a Black soft-top. Built 10th -11th May 1960, it was despatched on 24th May 1960 to Lankester's Limited, Surbiton, Surrey (then 're-despatched' 20th February 1961) with overdrive, wire wheels, heater, laminated windscreen and road speed tyres. Little is clear about the ownership history before c.1989, however, a Mr Boxall of Solihull owned the car around this time and oversaw restoration work on the Healey in late 1989 into the summer of 1990. A May 1991 sales invoice is on file from Anthony Coyne Classic Cars, Birmingham regarding the sale of the car to Mr Stenning of Bolton, and in February 1998 Grundy Mack Classic Cars, Huddersfield sold the car to Mr Howard of Rotherham with the mileage of 25,928 recorded on an invoice. H&H Classic Auctions presented the car at auction on 23rd September 1998.In summary, maintenance work on 'NSY 228' includes: October 1989 - July 1990 £4668.33 spent on restoration work including bodywork, respray, re-chroming and parts and labour; May 1992 brake fettling and a leaf spring by T & W Motors of Bolton; June 1992 (mileage reading 20,207) brake overhaul Barcol Auto Centre, Oldham; June 1993 brake and clutch master cylinder purchased from AH Spares; March 1998 silencer fitted by Swift-Fit, Rotherham. Evidently, the Healey relocated to the Republic of Ireland in May 1999 before coming back to UK ownership in 2015. Offered with a collection of old MOT paperwork and a number of Eire tax and insurance discs, there is a current V5C on file along with many receipts and notes from some of the historical work carried-out. For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760
Registration No: Y12 WMC Chassis No: SCBCE63W44C020583 MOT: March 2025Warranted 46,758 miles from newFour former keepers from newSubject to much recent expenditure including work to the gearbox in 2021Offered with documented service history and cherished registration number ‘Y12 WMC’Introduced at the 2003 Geneva Salon, the Continental GT was the most technologically advanced Bentley in generations. Powered by the marque's first all-new engine since 1959, its twin-turbocharged 5998cc W12 was allied to six-speed ZF Tiptronic transmission. With a quoted 552bhp and 479lbft of torque on tap plus Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive, the 2+2-seater GT was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds and 198mph. A deft blend of muscularity and elegance, the two-door coupe's lines were the work of Dirk Van Braekel. Equipped with sophisticated independent suspension and ventilated ABS disc brakes all-round, the Continental GT proved an accomplished transcontinental express. Responsible for broadening Bentley's appeal in a way that no predecessor could match, the Continental GT's future classic status is assured.First registered on the 1st April 2004 and delivered by Jack Barclay Ltd of London, 'Y12 WMC' was specified in the attractive colour scheme of Dark Sapphire Blue over a Cream Leather interior. There is a total of 16 services (the early ones Bentley main dealer and then a number of Bentley specialists thereafter) stamped across two service books plus a stack of invoices for other repairs including gearbox work in 2021 within the extensive history file and the odometer displayed just 46,758 miles at the time of consignment. With four previous keepers displayed on the V5C, the vendor acquired the Bentley on the 3rd March 2023 from Hayes Cars of Felstead, Essex and only one month later changed both rear tyres for the correct Pirelli tyres. Having only used 'Y12 WMC' for 2,500 miles for social occassions, the vendor advises that the car is mechanically 'very good' thanks to its extensive maintenance history, with the bodywork and paintwork in 'very good' condition for the age with only one noticeable dent on the driver's side rear wing noticeable. Sold with two sets of keys and a car cover purchased by the vendor, this Bentley Continental GT will offer any prospective buyer unrivalled luxury and performance with the powerful W12 engine. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
Registration No: YT 8613 Chassis No: LC 162 MOT: ExemptRegularly campaigned at a number of VSCC and MRL racing events where it was highly competitiveWon third place in the 2019 Goodwood Members' Meeting John Duff TrophyThree Litre chassis that is fitted with a ‘race-prepared’ 4 1/2 Litre Meadows power unitFitted with an ENV 150 Pre-Selector Gearbox and upgraded differential and half shafts to handle the powerSupplied with a large history file with stacks of receipts for works and correspondence including a buff logbook showing ownership from 1955Noel Campbell Macklin started the Invicta Car Company in 1925 and although it became one of Britain's classic sports cars his original aim was to build a car in which changing gears would become virtually unnecessary. Production continued until 1933 in Cobham, whereupon it moved to Chelsea until the outbreak of war, with its last four years being spent back in Surrey at Virginia Water.The fledgling firm initially built six prototypes that coupled a two-litre, six-cylinder Coventry Simplex engine together with a four-speed gearbox in a Bayliss-Thomas chassis and these were found to perform very satisfactorily. The press launch showed that it could go from a standing start in top gear up the steep Guildford High Street but unfortunately, all six engines were ruined when they were left without antifreeze during a cold spell meaning it was back to the drawing board and Henry Meadows was approached for one of the six-cylinder, overhead valve power units that had established an enviable reputation for durability.The first production model was fitted with a 2,692cc Meadows unit and was named the 2½ Litre in SC (Short Chassis) and LC (Long Chassis) forms to suit the customers' choice of body style - however soon Macklin was in search of more power. With Invicta in mind, Meadows devised a new 2,973cc unit for the new Invicta 3-Litre which was introduced for 1926. Flexibility was of prime importance to Macklin and the 3-Litre could be accelerated from virtually walking pace to its 70mph-plus maximum in top gear.It was during 1926 that Macklin's sister-in-law, the 25-year-old Violet Cordery, undertook a number of long-distance journeys which included taking a team to Monza where they captured World records for 10,000 and 15,000 miles and then in another outing covered 5,000 miles at Brooklands at an average speed of more than 70mph. They won the Dewar Trophy for Invicta, which was presented by the Royal Automobile Club, and in 1929 she won it for the second time with a Brooklands' run of 30,000 miles in 30,000 minutes. Quite a lady that did wonders for cementing the marque's sporting status.In late 1928, the Meadows block and head were redesigned with the bores equally spaced and therefore no longer in line with the crank pins. This permitted a bore of 88.5mm giving 4467cc and this unit was fitted to the new-for-1929 Invicta 4½ Litre 'NLC' and 'A-Type' models and went on to be fitted to the famous 'S-Type' Low Chassis models which are considered to be one of the most desirable pre-war British cars of all time. The 4½ Litre engine unit had a power rating of up to 180bhp as standard, giving a rough top speed of 95mph, however many of these units have been highly developed for racing and can deliver in excess of 200bhp when used in anger.First registered on the 2nd September 1927, 'YT 8613' was originally built as a 3-Litre, Long Chassis Invicta. The early Invicta records are believed to have been destroyed during the Blitz, so therefore little is known of the original body style of the car. The first record we have on file for the ownership of the Invicta is from 1955 with a continuation buff log book, when the car was owned by a Mr Raymond J. Menday of Dartford, Kent, and the engine number stated at that time was '6566'. At some point in the car's history, 'YT 8613' was fitted with the Meadows 4½ Litre unit numbered '8526' plus an ENV-150 Pre-Selector gearbox and an angled bulkhead which were believed to have only been fitted to 4½ Litres and S-Types rather than the flat example used in the 3 Litre. Interestingly, a very small number of late 3-Litre cars were reputedly modified to 4½ Litre specification by Dolphens & Lenarts for the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad based out of Scotland Yard, so this car could well be one of those examples.The vendor, who is a repeat Invicta owner, bought LC 162 in 1995 from a Mr Rides of Weston Super Mare who had owned the car since 1988. Upon acquisition, the plan was to upgrade most of the componentry in order to race the car at VSCC events. On file there are masses of receipts on file for various works, including for preparation to race specification at over £35,000. The vendor has subsequently used the car for a huge number of race meetings in the VSCC and Motor Racing Legends events over the years, where the car was proved very competitive with a number of podium positions and overall wins throughout the years. The car was also invited to the Goodwood member's meeting in April 2019 - proving its eligibility for those types of events. The vendor has now decided to sell the car as the chance acquisition of a Low Chassis 'S-Type' recently presented itself - and this car is now seeing more use on the track. It is therefore now a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring racer to acquire a very interesting and genuinely fast vehicle for use either on the road or the track.Upon inspection, 'YT 8613' presents as a well-used, but delightfully patinated racing car. The vendor advises that he has "corrected major issues with the bodywork as they have cropped up, but not to expect a concours queen - this is a working track car". The car is bodied as a Four-Seater tourer with a pleasantly aged Cream Leather interior and it is believed that the front and rear wings are original to the car. A long-range petrol tank has been mounted to the rear of the body with an electric SU pump providing supply to the carburettors. Mechanically, the seller has stated that the ongoing maintenance has been "top-notch" so everything works as intended and that driving the car is "hilarious" thanks to over 200bhp on tap from the thunderous Meadows power unit. The pre-selector gearbox also provides a instant gear change and is pleasurable to work without the frustration of grinding gears - although with the incredible amount of torque supplied, constant changing may not be entirely necessary and is therefore pleasurable to use on the road (for which the car is fully registered!).Eligible for a number of racing events including the Le Mans Classic and a rare example of the exclusive Invicta marque, 'YT 8613' is a wonderful opportunity for any prospective owner who wants to get the most from their car. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
Registration No: FLE 708Y Chassis No: IFABP10DC8CF219826 MOT: May 2025Convertible example based on a 5.0 litre Ford MustangBlack with Beige power hood and Black leather interiorOffered with a recent new MoTThis example of the eye-catching and outrageous Zimmer Golden Spirit is a convertible model based on a 5.0 Ford Mustang with automatic transmission and was imported to the UK in 2017. Refinements include power top, power brakes, power steering etc. whilst the leather interior has Recaro seats, Nardi wooden steering wheel and wood grain dashboard. Other notable features include trumpet horns, two piece stainless bumpers and side exhaust pipes. At around eighteen feet long the car is imposing to say the least and is sure to turn heads wherever you go. Described as being in “very good” condition as regards the body, paint, engine and interior it is offered with a recent fresh MoT.One of America's most successful 'flat-pack' housing producers at the time, Zimmer Manufacturing diversified into the luxury goods business during the late 1970s. Not content with making his own yachts, motor homes and recreational vehicles, Paul Zimmer decided to create a range of bespoke automobiles. An unashamedly neo-classical design, the first Zimmer Golden Spirit rolled off the line at Pompano Beach, Florida in 1980. With its blend of Great Gatsby era styling and modern running gear, it was intended to provide hassle free 'classic' motoring. Built at the rate of approximately 176 cars per year, the Golden Spirit was available in Sport Coupe, Convertible or Sedan guises. Boasting a nationwide dealer network and $10 million annual turnover, the Zimmer Motor Car Division nevertheless fell prey to its parent company's collapse in 1988. Resuscitated by Art Zimmer (no relation) during the late 1990s, the marque has undergone something of a revival in recent years. Owned by celebrities as diverse as the pianist Liberace and basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, early Zimmers have become classic cars in their own right. For more information, please contact: John Markey john.markey@handh.co.uk 01428 607899
Registration No: F640 DNG Chassis No: SCC082910KHD65159 MOT: November 2024Just 37,000 recorded miles1 of just 1,562 Lotus Esprit Turbo (X180) cars understood to have been made from 1987-1991Benefitting from some £11,000 worth of improvements since 2021In current ownership since 2017Desirable and collectible modern LotusThe Esprit metamorphosed through several series over the next two decades before the model's ultimate expression - the V8 - arrived in 1996. Lotus had first employed turbocharged induction in 1980 on the Essex Turbo Esprit, a limited edition model featuring the Blue/Red/Chrome livery of the Essex Overseas Petroleum Corporation, sponsor of Team Lotus from 1979 to 1981. The Essex paved the way for the series production Turbo Esprit, the arrival of which in April 1981 coincided with that of the S3 models. Despite having a wet sump, the Turbo's 2.2-litre Garrett-blown engine produced the same power (210bhp) as the Essex's dry-sump unit. The Turbo Esprit retained the aerodynamic body kit of the Essex cars and featured prominent 'Turbo Esprit' decals on the nose and sides. The Turbo's top speed was 148mph, with 60mph attainable in 6.1 seconds. In 1987, the Esprit was comprehensively restyled by Peter Stevens, who produced a less angular, more rounded and much more modern look. The turbocharged car's name was changed to 'Esprit Turbo', while the major mechanical updates were a Renault GTA gearbox and outboard rear brakes.Manufactured new in 1989, chassis number 65159 is one of just 1,562 Lotus Esprit Turbo (X180) supplied and was sold new to the home market, being first registered as ‘F640 DNG’ on the 25th of May that year. Finished in Calypso Red with Cream leather interior upholstery, the Lotus is understood to have only resided in the United Kingdom for around 12 months, the Esprit Turbo was exported to the car-friendly climate of Japan thereafter. Residing in Japan for the subsequent twenty-seven years, the Esprit was acquired by the vendor in 2017 and was subsequently repatriated. Retained by the vendor ever since, the Lotus has been substantially improved during this period, receiving over £11,000 worth of enhancement, which included bodywork repairs and repainting, servicing with new spark plugs, new emissions and turbocharger control pipes, retrimmed boot compartment, a brake refresh, and alloy wheel refurbishment. Offered with just 37,000 miles on the odometer, this is a low mileage desirable and collectible Lotus modern classic! For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: MXS 707 Chassis No: PB 0660 MOT: ExemptPowered by a supercharged single overhead camshaft 939cc engineRestored over a fifteen-year period during 2005 - 2020Recent expenditure of over £10,000 to improve the carOne of the rarest and most sought-after pre-war MGs, with just 526 PB-series cars producedEqually suited to 'fast road' or competition useA replacement for the successful J2 Midget, the PA followed the general lines of its predecessor, but was equipped with a more robust version of MG’s 847cc, four-cylinder, overhead-camshaft engine benefiting from a stronger, three-bearing crankshaft and better lubrication. Chassis alterations, many resulting from competition experience, included a longer wheelbase, strengthened transmission and 12”-diameter (up from 8”) brakes. Some 2,000 PAs were produced between 1934 and 1935 when the model was superseded by the relatively short-lived PB, of which a mere 526 were produced. As the final development of the classic ‘Midget’ line of MGs the PB differed in detail in several respects to its predecessor. Most important of these was the enlargement of the engine to 939cc giving both increased torque and power and a revised dashboard layout. As always with MG cars of this period the buyers were very much sporting minded and MG were keen to assist knowing that sporting success amongst their owners could only help sell cars.MG factory records show that chassis PB 0660 was completed on 18th December, 1935, and delivered to Morris International Exports for shipment to Germany two months later. The car’s fate on the Continent is unknown but at some stage it was repatriated. Acquired by its previous keeper in 2004 as a 'kit of parts' (comprising the original chassis frame, front and rear axles, a complete set of brakes, steering components, a rebuilt radiator, a rebuilt differential and sundry minor engine and gearbox parts) from the late Peter Green, long-time Chairman of the MG Car Club’s Triple-M Register and a renowned authority on all things 'Triple-M', he was also able to source a new engine block from Mr Green that has since been stamped with an augmented version of the original number (‘2’ being added after ‘888 APB’ to signify its status as a replacement). A lifetime VSCC member and prolific collector of all things Vintage, the previous owner set out to reconfigure chassis PB 0660 as a quick, lightweight road car with the potential for competition if required.Work commenced in October 2005 and was completed in the Spring of 2020. The chassis frame was in good condition and only needed shot-blasting and powder coating, as did the front and rear axles. The front axle was refurbished professionally by Mike Dowley of Sports and Vintage Motors with new king-pins and bushes. Mike Dowley also renovated the steering box with a new steering drop-arm as the original failed its crack-test. The two steering arms also failed their crack-test so were replaced by new ones. The track rods were in good condition and were fitted with new track rod ends and ball joints. The rear axle with the refurbished differential was fitted with new racing-grade hardened steel half shafts and new bearing carriers, bearings and seals. All four brake drums were skimmed and all the brake shoes were relined. The brake activating levers and cams were all in good condition and were fitted to the back plates with new return springs. New brake cables, hubs and seals were fitted all round. The axles are attached to the chassis with new road springs and shackles, and the car sits on four new 19in wire road wheels supplied by Motor Wheel Services, fitted with new Blockley 4.00-4.50 tyres. The spare wheel has been rebuilt by Phil Hallewell, and shod with a matching Blockley tyre.The engine was professionally refurbished by marque specialist Ken Robinson, using the aforementioned new block, a new solid steel Phoenix crank, new Carillo conrods and a new set of forged alloy Venolia pistons (supplied by Baynton Jones). A new correct-specification cylinder head was obtained from Mike Dowley and this was refurbished by Ken Robinson with a new sports cam, also from Baynton Jones and new valves and valve springs etc. An original flywheel was lightened, and then balanced together with the crank, rods and pistons - A new plate clutch was also fitted. The original 3-brush dynamo was replaced by a new 2-brush example, generally accepted as more reliable especially for night driving and a new lip seal has been fitted at the top of the vertical drive to replace the original one which was prone to leaking. A very good, used Volumex supercharger was sourced from Richard Hardy of 'Vintage MG Parts', who also supplied all the correct manifolds for it. A correct, new 2 ¼” SU/Burlen was supplied by Barry Walker and Ken Robinson restored the supercharger and keyed the gears onto the shafts for safety in case of blow-back from the engine. Mike Dowley supplied a new set of close-ratio gears which were built into an original PA gearbox casing which the previous owner already owned and he also supplied a new prop-shaft as the originals were in poor condition. 'S and V' supplied a new correct PB wiring loom and a set of instruments and gauges.The previous owner had decided he wanted an aluminium body with a pointed tail and obtained one from Ray Pettit of Compound Curvatures. These are made for the ‘Q’ Type replicas often fitted to early ‘T’ Type chassis (which are actually a few inches longer than the ‘P’ Type chassis). Alan Floyd of Classic Car Panel Repairs at Worksop was tasked with shortening the body to fit - he also made the bonnet, side valances, supercharger cover, seats, floorboards front and rear bulkheads, dashboard, both fuel tanks and sundry other brackets and fixings, plus the fuel lines.The result of the above is an attractive, very light open 2-seater with a powerful supercharged engine and a close-ratio gearbox. Because it was intended to be used on the road as well as on the track, it carries full road equipment, mudguards, lights, and a spare wheel. For the track, all of these items are very easily removed. The front mudguards together with the head and side lights can easily be removed as one item, and the spare wheel mounting bracket is secured by 5 bolts which are easily accessible. The rear mudguards are each secured by 2 small brackets bolted to the body.Offered with a large box file of receipts, certificates and endorsements from the Triple-M Register of the MG Car Club along with copies of factory build records, 'MXS 707' represents the final development of the classic overhead cam MG Midget; it embodies all the very best of the breed and is truly Safety Fast! For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
Registration No: C579 VPM Chassis No: WP0ZZZ91ZFS103085 MOT: May 2025Subject to a bare shell restoration to concours standard by an award-winning Porsche recommended bodyshopOver 1,500 hours and great expense spent on the restorationLess than 2,500 miles since the restorations completion and said to run and drive ‘like new’Full photographic documentation of the restoration workDesirable ‘C16’ UK-supplied exampleOne for the collector!Historically, and thus far, the most important Porsche model has been the 1964-introduced 911, which was to remain in production in much the same form for the next 30 years, albeit progressively updated and modified. With a basically similar layout to the 356, the new 911 was built on a steel platform chassis with suspension by torsion bars, Macpherson struts at the front and trailing arms at the rear. The first version of the 911 was powered by an air-cooled 2-litre, horizontally opposed six with 5-speed box first used on the 904 competition coupe. Capacity increased, first to 2.4, then 2.7-litres, whilst from 1984, the capacity of the legendary Porsche motor was increased from 3.0 to 3.2-litres and the SC 911 became the 911 Carrera.Manufactured in 1985, chassis ‘103085’ is a desirable ‘C16’ example that was registered new on the 2nd of August that year as ‘230 DD’. However, the Porsche’s life into current guise started in 2019. The restoration project was conceived by the Directors of Premier Panel Skills Ltd, an award-winning Porsche recommended bodyshop, to showcase to Porsche GB Club Members in the Surrey and Thames Valley regions the restoration skills of the team and the processes used to fully restore a Porsche. Premier Panel Skills were Porsche structural repairers for Porsche Cars GB and preferred repairers for the Porsche Centres at Guildford, Reading and Brookland. Premier Panels had won multiple awards for previous restorations in Porsche Cars GB competitions, were national concours winner in 2019 for Porsche Club GB with a 1968 911T, in addition to winning other accolades including Nissan National Bodyshop of the Year in 2014 and 2016, and Jaguar Land Rover National Bodyshop of the Year in 2020.The 1985 3.2 Carrera model was chosen, firstly due to being an iconic Porsche of the 1980’s and secondly, there are known corrosion issues with this model which reduce the lateral strength, notably the inner sills and kidney bowls. Initially shown to the Surrey Regional Club members at a monthly meeting held in April 2019 at the Porsche Centre Guildford and then at the Premier Panel Skills workshops on four further occasions throughout the project, pictures and reports on these events are available on the Porsche Club GB website.The car shell was loaded onto the Celette Jig system to check alignment of the shell and to hold everything rigid whilst cutting away the corroded sections. The Porsche received both outer sills, inner sills, kidney bowls, door slam panels, n/s/f inner wing front section, and both front wings, as well as off-side A-post and inner wing, and attention to the rear wings. A huge amount of time was taken to ensure all panel gaps are perfect. The shell was then removed from the jig and fitted to a body ‘spit’ to turn the shell upside down to allow the underside to be re-sealed. The car was returned to original position to re-seal all upper and inner seams. The shell was etch primed, followed by three coats primer. Grand Prix White paintwork was applied to inner sections before satin black was applied to areas as original specification. Stone chip coating was applied also to match original specification from factory before colour was applied. The shell finished in Grand Prix White, it then sat for a week before being flatted and lacquered.The engine and gearbox were fully overhauled, receiving a new oil pump, two new chain tensioners, new oil cooler, new clutch disc and pressure plate, all new sensors, belts, tension springs, oil pipes, gear selectors, and bearings in the process. All electrical components, fixtures and fittings were stripped down and repainted before refitting and the loom. Brake calipers, discs, pads and hoses were all replaced with new parts. All the suspension components were cleaned, shot-blasted, vapour-blasted, stripped, rubbed down and de-rusted where necessary, with all bushes replaced. All the information decals, chassis decals, paint code decals, information decals were imaged and measured before removal. Parts Department checked the availability of the decals and we commissioned Highgate Decals to make new decals as necessary when not available from Porsche and all new decals were re-applied on re-fit using images to ensure their correct location.The headlining and carpets were renewed with new original materials, and the front seat covers, upper dash cover and door trims were trimmed with new leather, and as well as the rear parcel shelf trimmed with new leatherette to match original specification. The front boot compartment carpet has been cleaned and refitted, with the toolkit roll and tools were replaced with a new set. The wheels were replaced with new, upgraded to Super Sport specification with the centres were painted to match body colour as per original factory order and shod with Michelin Pilot tyres fitted. New colour crested centre caps with body colour outer edge and new wheel nuts were fitted.The exhaustive restoration was completed in 2020 and since completion, the car has covered just 2,500 miles. It has received its first service, oil change, tappets etc and wheel alignment checked. The 911 has been displayed at the Porsche Reading new showroom at the Porsche Showcase Event last year, and the Porsche Club GB display at the Silverstone Classic 2023. A complete photographic record of the restoration process was made, with all new part invoices in the history file also, as well as documented service history prior to restoration. As close to an ‘as-new’ 911 Carrera as you are likely to be able to find, this is not an opportunity to miss, with the ‘C579 VPM’ a testament to the restorers. A truly stunning example - one for the collector! For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: KAR 808L Chassis No: BBATMY09986 MOT: ExemptFeatured in Classic Ford magazine (Aug 2009)Build completed in 2007 by competitive rally driver Peter ElliottVauxhall 2 litre XE, 16 valve engineThe MkI Ford Escort was introduced in Ireland and the United Kingdom at the end of 1967, making its show debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1968. The Escort had conventional rear-wheel drive and a four-speed manual gearbox, or three-speed automatic transmission. The suspension consisted of MacPherson strut front suspension and a simple live axle mounted on leaf springs. The Escort was the first small Ford to use rack-and-pinion steering. The Mk1 featured contemporary styling cues in tune with its time: a subtle Detroit-inspired "Coke bottle" waistline and the "dogbone" shaped front grille – arguably the car's main stylistic feature. The MkI Escort became successful as a rally car, and eventually went on to become one of the most successful rally cars of all time. The Ford works team was practically unbeatable in the late 1960s / early 1970s, and arguably the Escort's greatest victory was in the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally.Built over a three-year period by competitive rally driver Peter Elliott and finished in 2007. The attention to detail he applied during the build is nothing short of outstanding. The car has been lovingly maintained and has covered less than 1,500 miles since then. It remains very close to ‘as built’ condition. 'KAR 808L' was the subject of a six-page spread in Classic Ford magazine (Aug 2009) and they commented that ‘it’s a stunner’ and concluded ‘it’s one of the best new Escorts in a long time.’Peter Elliott started with a 1300 Sport bodyshell, cut out and replaced any corroded sections and made the following modifications: Seam welded the whole car; Gusseted and triangulated the engine bay; Enlarged the transmission and differential tunnels; Installed a footwell access panel (for speedy gearbox removal); Installed CDS & T45 historic-spec roll cage (seam welded and tied into suspension); Wings given a 20mm greater lip; Brightwork re-chromed; Full bodyshell repaint and brought to a weight of just 960kgPeter was looking for a bulletproof, reliable yet powerful engine and chose a specification based on a John Cleland championship-winning grass-track unit. The specification is as follows: Vauxhall 2 litre XE, 16 valve; Big valve QED Coscast head with hydraulic lifters (12.3:1 compression ratio); Kent KCD pick up cams; Vernier pulleys; UltraLite all steel bottom end; Forged pistons; Custom built Simpson manifold and stainless-steel exhaust; Twin Weber 45 DCOE’s; Facet race pump; MBE fully mappable ignition; Alloy ‘big winged’ baffled sump; Alloy radiator; Kenlowe fan; Custom alloy expansion and breather tanks; Mocal oil cooler; Uprated alternator; Rolling road set up and reading (at that point) 249bhp (6950rpm) and 204lb.ft (6050rpm).Again, with the focus on reliable performance, Peter specified and built the following transmission: Ultra-lite steel flywheel; SBD alloy bell housing; Triple plate sintered clutch; Reco-Prop 4” large flange racing propshaft; Tran-X plate type LSD with a 3.89:1 final drive ratio.This is a rally car but needed to have road manners too. Suspension and steering was specified with: Koni 2.25” coil-overs all round; 250lb springs at the front, 180lb at the rear; Fully adjustable roller bearing top mounts; Fully adjustable TCA’s and compression struts; 5 linked strengthened English axle with Panhard rod; 2.4 ratio quick rack; Strengthened steering column with phosphor bronze bushes. It’s rolling on the road on Laser 4 spokes (6J x 13) with 185/60R13 tyresBrakes consist of: Capri 2.8i vented discs and calipers at the front; Mk2 Fiesta discs and calipers fitted to rear; balance system (lever in cockpit between seats); braided lines throughout; rally handbrake.Inside, it’s finished to a very high standard. ‘Functional, everything you need, nothing you don’t’: Group N Prodrive steering wheel; Original six clock dash and dash top; Additional tacho and temp gauges; Custom switchgear; Plumbed in fire extinguisher system; OMP bucket seats; TRS harnesses; Boot mounted battery box, fuel pump and spare wheel. For more information, please contact: John Markey john.markey@handh.co.uk 01428 607899
Registration No: PEY 327 Chassis No: 25974 MOT: ExemptDesirable 4-speed manual variantSubject to much previous cosmetic restoration work including a repaint in 2021One of just 592 Series I Saloons builtLaunched in late 1958, the Alvis TD21 Series I was stylistically indebted to a special-order Hermann Graber Coupe variant of its TC21/100 predecessor. Suitably reinterpreted for production by Park Ward, the newcomer's decidedly elegant coachwork sat atop a rigid box-section chassis equipped with independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension and a leaf-sprung back axle. Powered by a 2993cc OHV straight-six engine that was mated to a four-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission, the four-seater boasted a 100mph-plus top speed. Featuring a polished wood fascia, leather upholstery, and pile carpets, the TD21 could be had in two-door Saloon or Drophead Coupe guises and was every bit as luxurious as its contemporaries. Just 592 Saloon versions of the Series I TD21s were manufactured.First registered on the 29th January 1959, chassis 25974 is believed to be the 28th TD21 built and the 18th Saloon off the production line and was specified with the desirable four-speed manual gearbox. Originally registered as ‘140 BKF’, little is known of the early history of the car until the early 1990s, when the car was owned by a gentleman based in central London. The vendor acquired 'PEY 327' in 2020 having had a close affiliation with the cars from an early age - having known Sir Douglas Bader personally! Having always wanted one of these cars, he has cherished it and has completed a large amount of restoration work including a repaint in 2021 by Steve Cato Classic Cars of Norfolk and a number of mechanical and cosmetic touches for which a number of bills are on file - including a carburettor overhaul, replacement of the leaf springs and fitment of a stainless-steel exhaust system. The vendor now advises that the car is in 'very good' condition throughout and advises that 'although by no means in concours condition, the car presents very well as a usable and affordable Gentleman's British Grand Tourer' and we are inclined to agree! Now offered at No Reserve, this is a fantastic opportunity for any aspiring World War Two fighter pilot who wishes to arrive anywhere in understated style. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
Registration No: FJF 535V Chassis No: 27387 MOT: Exempt1 of only 123 UK-supplied, right-hand-drive examples manufactured (from a total of 502)Previously the resident of a private collection from 2004 until 2023Subject to a bare metal bodywork restoration and interior refresh completed last yearRecent health check, ignition overhaul, fuel line replacement, carburettor re-jet and set-up by specialists Bell Sport & ClassicFor many years Ferrari was famous only for making two-seater cars, it's very first close-coupled four-seater (the 250GT 2+2) going on sale in 1961. That car soon established a new pedigree within the brand, leading to the arrival of a new, larger, and more spacious 365GT4 2+2 in 1972, and to the car which supplanted that model, the 400GT, in 1976. All Ferraris built in this period were costly, low-production machines, based on increasingly complex tubular chassis frames, clad in hand-crafted body shells which had been styled by Pininfarina, and which were produced at the Scaglietti coachbuilding works in Modena.At this time, progression from one model's chassis to the next was evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, so even when the 400GT arrived it was possible to trace its lineage back to the 1960s, though, of course, the newcomer had all-independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. All the four-seaters were powered by one or other of the several types of Ferrari's famous vee-12 engines. Launched in 1972, the 365GT4 2+2 (of which 525 examples were built) had a smart four-seater style, but only two passenger doors, and used the familiar 4390cc V12, which had twin overhead camshafts per bank. When the 400GT took over four years later, the self-same body style was retained, but the engine grew to 4823cc and produced 340bhp. This was the very first Ferrari on which automatic transmission (a GM design) became optional, with the top speed of such cars being 156mph.In the three-year production period, just 502 400 GTs were produced (with a mere 123 of which being supplied to the UK in right-hand-drive specification) before, in 1979, it was replaced by the fuel-injected 400i, which had identical styling, and finally, the 4943cc engined 412 then took the pedigree through until 1988. Manufactured in 1979, the 400 GT offered is one of the United Kingdom supplied cars, being registered new here on the 11th of August 1979. Finished in Blue Monaco Metallic paintwork with Magnolia and Blue leather interior upholstery, ‘FJF 535V’ was specified from the factory with the automatic transmission. Acquired into the previous private collection in 2004, it resided there until 2023 when purchased by the vendor. The 400 covered just shy of 84,000 miles at the time of consignment and has covered less than 1,000 miles in the last thirteen years.Lavished with a professional renovation from 2021-2023, the 400 has benefitted from a bare metal bodywork restoration and repaint; a mechanical renovation that comprised brake calipers renovated, carburettors soda blasted and overhauled, and new downpipes; a refreshed interior with the seats refurbished and the dashboard wood re-lacquered; and the alloy wheels have been fully refurbished and shod with new tyres. Elegantly understated and seemingly great value, this Prancing Horse is offered with over 100 images of the restoration work that has been completed. A very rare opportunity with only 123 UK-supplied, right-hand-drive 400 GTs produced, and with the example offered being a freshly renovated example, the Ferrari has also recently benefited from a health check, ignition overhaul, fuel line replacement, carburettor re-jet and set-up by specialists Bell Sport & Classic this year. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: YVS 468 Chassis No: SA1725 MOT: ExemptIn the ownership of the vendor’s late-father since 2004Resident in South Africa for over two decadesElegant and sporting drophead coupe with coachwork by TickfordOne of just 2,738 examples of the SA manufactured (across all three variants)In 1935, despite its impressive racing achievements, financial pressures forced MG to withdraw from motorsport and the newly ennobled William Morris and now Lord Nuffield sold the MG Car Company to Morris Motors, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the larger firm. The commercial success that would be realised thus came at the expense of offering more technically advanced designs proven in competition. Rationalisation was the company's priority during 1935, and all new models shared as many parts as possible with other members of the burgeoning Nuffield Organisation. Launched at the October 1935 London Motor Show at Olympia as a replacement for the KN, the 2-Litre Model - also known as the SA - represented a new departure for MG. The first all-new model to be introduced since the company's acquisition by Morris Motors and intended to compete with products from rivals SS Cars and even Bentley, it was considerably larger than any previous MG and caused a certain amount of consternation amongst enthusiasts who feared an abandonment of virtues embodied by the marque's nimble sports cars. They need not have worried, for although based on the Wolseley Super Six and aimed at the luxury car market, the SA received sufficient input from MG founder and designer Cecil Kimber to transform it into a car worthy of the famous octagon badge. Sadly, a six-month delay between launch and production handicapped their efforts as SS Cars stole a march by introducing the similarly priced but more powerful SS Jaguar Saloon ten days prior to the SA becoming available. It is believed that up to 500 of MG’s potential customers were subsequently lost to their direct competition.Originally of 2,026cc, the overhead-valve Wolseley six had been enlarged to 2,288cc by the time SA production commenced and was further stretched to 2322cc in 1937. This was a tall engine and to allow the bonnet line to be as low as possible the twin SU carburettors had their dashpots mounted horizontally. Drive was to the live rear axle via a four-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top two ratios (on all but a few early models). Wire wheels were fitted and the drum brakes were hydraulically operated using a Lockheed system. With 75bhp propelling a car weighing around 1½ tons, acceleration was necessarily leisurely; nevertheless, the SA could cruise comfortably at 60-70mph and had a genuine top speed approaching 85mph.Initially available with Morris-produced in-house four-door four-seat Sports Saloon bodywork, MG quickly offered a bare chassis for custom coachwork and the saloon was joined in April 1936 by a Tickford Drophead Coupe by Salmons & Sons Ltd priced at £398 and, that July, a Charlesworth-bodied Open Tourer priced at £375 arrived to complete the range. By the time production ceased with the outbreak of hostilities in 1939, 2,738 SAs of all types had left the Cowley factory of which 350 were exported, with Germany proving itself the biggest export market.In the ownership of the vendor’s late father since 2004, this stylish SA with handsome Tickford Drophead Coupe coachwork has led an interesting life having been resident in parts of Africa in the years following World War Two. The car’s early history is currently unknown but the presence of mounts for two spare wheels may well indicate it was destined for foreign climes from new. The property of one Keith Simmonds of Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) between 1974 and 1994, it was he who registered the car in South Africa around 1976. In the early 1990s he appears to have returned with the car to the UK and a copy V5 on file shows it being registered to his Gloucestershire address in 1994 under the current age-related registration mark. This is confirmed by a letter from marque specialists SVW Spares of Hull dated 2004.In the early 2000s it enjoyed a sojourn in Greece as evidenced by a Greek insurance certificate covering the period 2002/2003. In 2004 it passed to the vendor’s late father via classic dealer Malcolm Elder & Son. In his ownership it obtained a VSCC buff form and was entered into a number of Measham Rallies and also gently exercised on European regularity events. More relaxed cruising abilities were ensured by raising the rear axle ratio and the original crown wheel and pinion accompany the car. Due to illness, it has seen little use over the past few years but has been driven occasionally to keep everything as it should be. Offered with Swansea V5, photocopy manual and assorted invoices for servicing and parts, this coach-built MG is now only reluctantly being offered for sale by the family. For more information, please contact: John Markey john.markey@handh.co.uk 01428 607899
Registration No: PAN 1A Chassis No: 2058 MOT: ExemptManufactured new for a Sheikh Khalid Al QasimiJust 13,000 recorded milesFor most of its life, the De Ville was Britain's most expensive production carSupplied with cherished registration number ‘PAN 1A’1 of only approximately 60 manufacturedPLEASE NOTE: This lot developed a power steering whine while being driven to the sale, and therefore the power steering will need attention.Of all the extraordinary cars brought to us by Robert Jankel's Panther Westwinds concern, the De Ville is surely one of the most practical as well as dramatic. Styled to loosely ape the massive Bugatti Royale of the 1930s, the tubular-framed De Ville was powered by Jaguar six or 12 cylinder units of the day. It also employed Jaguar suspension, steering and transmission, so was comparatively easy to drive and service. The interiors were inevitably lavish and frequently featured TV and drinks bars. Around 60 cars were built between 1974 and 1985, one of which appeared in a film version of 101 Dalmatians, for which the Jaguar engine was reputedly replaced by a Chevy V8. Sir Elton John and Oliver Reed were noted De Ville owners. or most of its life, the Panther De Ville was Britain's most expensive production car, and it is easy to see why. Offered as a four-door saloon or a convertible (although one six-door limousine was built), clients were rich and generally ostentatious; famous owners included Oliver Reed and Elton John, and Cruella De Ville (played by Glenn Close) famously drove a black and white example in the film 101 Dalmatians.Manufactured in 1977, chassis ‘2058’ was produced new for a Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi. Finished in the wonderfully extravagant colour scheme of two-tone Gold and Bronze paintwork, it is matched to a lavish Red velour interior upholstery, with the interior also featuring a wooden dashboard, Becker stereo, and quilted style headlining. Fitted with the larger 5343cc Jaguar V12 engine, ‘PAN 1A’ features automatic transmission, and has wire wheels shod with whitewall tyres including rear mounted spare. With its Jaguar underpinnings making it relatively easy to drive and maintain, and active Jaguar owners clubs offering strong support, make the Panther De Ville today an attractive and rare classic. In current ownership for eleven years, the De Ville is now offered with just 13,000 recorded miles. A right-hand drive example, this offers a rare opportunity to purchase a De Ville with a great colour combination. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452
Registration No: DOX 996 Chassis No: 49032 MOT: ExemptOwned by one family from 1938 until 2002, then a second family from 2002-2022Believed to have only covered 20,000 miles from when new in 1938A very original example with matching numbersSubject to recent engine overhaul and mechanical workWidely considered as one of the most desirable and attractive sports cars of the 1930s and the first to bear the 'Jaguar' name, the iconic SS Jaguar 100 entered pre-production in October 1935 and was launched officially in 1936 as a much improved successor to the SS90 from which it was derived. Improvements included a host of mechanical specifications, most notable of which was upgrading the six-cylinder Standard pushrod engine from side-valve to overhead valve with a new crossflow cylinder head designed by Harry Weslake and William Heynes fed by twin SU Carburettors. The power unit was mated to a four-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on all forward speeds apart from first. With 104hp at 4,600rpm, the car could be propelled to 60 mph in 12.8 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 96mph. Although a very capable car for touring, the SS100 was marketed purely for competition work and in 1936, its first major success came when Tommy Wisdom, crewed by his wife, won the International Alpine Trial - thus beating Bugatti and creating a name for the marque on the continent. This would be the first of many successful rallying forays, which included class wins in the RAC events of 1937 and 1938 and the Alpine Trial was won outright once again in 1948. In total, 190 2.5 litre and 112 3.5 litre SS100s were manufactured by the time production ceased at the outbreak of the second world war, which also spelled the end of the 'SS Cars' name. However, the 'Jaguar' name became carried on with Sir William Lyons' company post war which went on to create some of the most exciting sports cars of all time, all of which owe their heritage to the SS Jaguar 100.According to its accompanying buff logbook, chassis 49032 was first registered as 'DOX 996' on 30th March 1938. Seemingly kept by initial owner Reginald Duckitt of Erdington for just two months, the SS100 then passed to Ashmore’s Auto Engineers of West Bromwich who sold it to Alfred Simms. The latter retained the two-seater up until his death in 1978 when ownership transferred to his widow, Elise Simms. Conscious that the SS Jaguar had been off the road for many years (a surviving tax disc suggests Mr Simms last drove it in the mid-1950s), she contacted marque historian Paul Skilleter and engaged a neighbour and fellow SS100 custodian, John Owen, to commence restoration. Mr Skilleter was reportedly impressed with the car’s ‘untouched originality’ and began to chronicle the work. Sadly, Mrs Simms and Mr Owen fell out over the project and little progress was made after the 1989 issue of the Classic Jaguar Association’s SS100 Register recorded that ‘DOX 996’ was mid-refurbishment and displaying a mere 19,600 miles to its odometer.Beguiled by the two-seater’s originality, Ben Hyams became its next custodian in 2002. Entrusted to Auto Welding & Spraying of Chart Sutton, Kent a few years later, it was not until 2013 that the SS Jaguar was finally a complete entity once more. Repainted in British Racing Green with re-trimmed with Green leather upholstery, the two-seater was barely driven by Mr Hyams due to ill health. Entering the current ownership in 2022, the SS100 was suffering from an engine malady which has since been sorted with the odometer being zeroed accordingly. The instrument now shows less than 300 miles and the vendor is confident - based on the car’s condition, originality and paperwork - that it has covered a mere 20,000 miles from new!Recent health issues have convinced the seller to switch to closed cars hence his reason for putting ‘DOX 996’ back on the market. Still highly presentable, the two-seater boasts full weather equipment (renewed during its rejuvenation) and drove some twenty miles for our recent photoshoot without issue. Indeed, the vendor considers it to be 'very trustworthy' and 'ready to use'.A rare opportunity, if you are looking for an ever-usable collector grade pre-war sports car that represents the earliest iteration of the Jaguar in sporting form, then surely 'DOX 996' is worthy of consideration. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
Three Boxed Vintage Corgi Cars, 222 Renault Floride, metallic light olive body, red interior, flat spun wheels, in excellent original condition, blue/yellow picture box is good, 232 Fiat 2100, pale pink, mauve roof, lemon interior, spun wheel hubs, in near mint original condition, slight paint loss to base, blue/yellow picture box is good and 234 Ford Consul Classic, beige body, pink roof, lemon interior, spun wheel hubs, in good original condition, some play wear, blue/yellow picture box is excellent. (3 items)
Maisto & Bburago, a boxed group of Scale "Sports & Classic" Cars. Includes "Jaguar XK 120 Roadster ('48) cod. 1502" with others. Although unchecked for completeness condition appears generally Good to Good Plus within Fair to Fair Plus boxes, edgewear and minor crushing. Please note some of these items appear to have been repackaged so pieces may be missing or broken. See Photo
Group of Corgi, LIedo and models of yesteryear - Including (1) TY95101 "James Bond" Little Nellie taken from the film "You Only Live Twice"; (2) Corgi Classic cars Code number D702/4 Morris Minor 1948-1969 plus others similar (see photo) - Good to Excellent Plus in Poor to Good Plus boxes. (14)
Five cased Ixo diecast model racing cars to include LM1988 Jaguar XJR-9 Winner Le Mans 1988 (spoiler detached), LMM001 Audi R8 Joest Winner Le Mans 2001, LM1991 Mazda 787B Winner Le Mans 1991 (spoiler detached), LMM033 Saleen S7-R and LMC004 Ford MKIV Winner Le Mans 1967, together with boxed Classic Carlectables 2006-1 Neil Crompton FTR Racing Falcon and 2031 Steven Ellery Super Cheap Auto falcon, cased Onyx XLM99019 Le Mans Collection BMW V12, cased Subaru World Rally Team 2001 Portugal Rally Prodrive Limited Edition and two cased Vitesse examples (11)
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