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Click here to subscribeTimpo Racing Car Set - to include 3 x Petrol Pumps, 2 x Figures, Sports Car - green & racing Car - blue (missing one rear wheel) - conditions are generally Fair to Good Plus, backing card is Fair (although complete) base & lift off lid are Fair - still a bright example of a hard to find issue set.
Dinky (Atlas Editions) a group to include 106 Triumph TR2 Sports Car; 111 another; 413 Austin Covered Wagon; 432 Guy Warrior Flat Truck; 943 Leyland Octopus "Esso Petroleum Company Ltd" Tanker; (French Dinky) 29e Autocar Isobloc; 24v Buick Roadmaster; 547 Panhard, plus others - conditions appear to be generally Near Mint to Mint including boxes and window presentation pack (a few are still in factory wrap) - see photo. (15)
(PLEASE NOTE: 10% BUYERS PREMIUM FOR THIS LOT ONLY) A BRITISH CLASSIC MGB GT SPORTS CAR, mark lll, in white and silvered trim, black leather and red piping, first registered Dec 1974, registration number GNX 296N, 1798cc petrol engine, 4 speed manual gearbox, unwarranted mileage shown 67,131 miles, MOT expires 7th June 2023, v5c present, chassis number GHD 5348084G (Condition:-starts on key and drives as should, service recommended, bodywork appears straight, some rust bubbling to under window seal, paint bubbling to near side rear quarter joint, recent paint job, bubbling to all underside of all wheel arches, chips to bonnet, original paint in engine bay, new spark plugs apparent)
1986 Nissan 300ZX Z31Reg. no. E660 CNLChassis no. JN10HGZ31U0030368Engine no. VG30-071737Transmission: ManualMileage: 69,913MOT: Expired For a period of time the world forgot about 1980s Japanese sports cars, but these are now coming back with a bang onto the classic car market. The first generation of 300ZX, the Z31, was built from 1983 - 1989, offering buyers that typical retro sports car wedge shape with iconic pop-up headlights. With a drag coefficient of just 0.31 and Nissan’s first mass produced V6, the VG30, the car had good performance for the era. The 2+2 Coupe in 1986 featured some pre facelift parts but also some older parts as the model evolved, making it a unique year for these cars. This version of the Z car featured cruise control, electric mirrors and electric windows.This example with the 3-litre V6 NA engine, features a manual gearbox and glass T-top. It has been stored in a barn for a number of years whilst having sporadic work carried out. The paintwork has taken sun damage over the years, quite typical with a red car, but the underside looks to be solid having had some recent welding and the bodywork is quite straight. It has done very little mileage since 2018. The car runs and drives with the engine running smoothly and the gearbox selecting all gears. The interior also remains in good order aside from the driver’s bolster. The only aftermarket parts that appear to be fitted are a stainless exhaust system, cone air filter, radio and a Nardi steering wheel (original included). It has been sat for some time so the car will require some restoration, but it is a great base for what is now a very rare vehicle.The sale includes a number of spares, a V5C logbook as well as a large folder of history including old servicing and parts receipts. Previous work includes replacement of an outer sill, inner arch and section of the floor in 2021. It also received a timing belt in 2017 and an alternator in 2019 but appears to have very little use if any during current ownership. There seem to a number of parts receipts from Japan which suggests that many items are still available to buy.Estimate: £4,000 – 6,000To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on March 5th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
2006 Porsche 911 997 Carrera S ConvertibleReg. no. AY06 KLEChassis no. WP0ZZZ99Z6S762682Engine no. 68613594Transmission: ManualMileage: 100,482 (3,500 Since Engine Rebuild)MOT: January 2024 The Porsche 911 is known for being the everyday sports car with people able to use it to commute to work or take to the shops but, at the same time, enjoy a weekend drive or a cruise across Europe. With its unique rear engine, flat six drivetrain and unchanged shape since its first generation, they have been popular for good reason, for decades. The 997 generation was produced from 2004 – 2013 and was well received by both the public and motoring journalists worldwide. It has a sleek look with the headlight shape giving a nod to older generations of 911. The 997 shared just a third of its parts with the previous generation of 996 and as a result felt very different to drive. The Carrera S version like this example, had improved suspension, larger brakes and a 3.8 flat six producing 350bhp pushing the car to 62mph in just 4.2 seconds and the usual German speed limiter of 155mph.Having been part of a collection for a number of years, this manual, 997 convertible, has been very well looked after and dry stored with its current owner. It also shows just two previous owners on the V5C document. The black leather interior with silver trim presents well, whilst externally the body sits in black with black roof, silver 19” lobster fork alloy wheels and the red Porsche brakes standing out behind them. The car received a complete engine rebuild in 2018 by renowned Porsche specialists Hartech to the tune of £8,500 with a complete run down of the build included in the car’s paperwork, it has only done 3,500 miles since. Original Porsche manuals are present, as is service history and other paperwork including parts receipts and old MOT’s.These are fantastic cars. They sound superb, have a really nice manual gearbox and go as well as they should. Any new potential owner will not be disappointed with this example.Estimate: £22,000 – 24,000To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on March 5th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
1980 Xpack Kitted Ford Escort Mk2 YB CosworthReg. no. DNL 188WChassis no. BBATAA815570Engine no. YB 2WD Sierra CosworthTransmission: ManualMileage: 2,500 (Since Rebuild) 45,101 (Indicated)MOT: April 2023 The Ford Escort Mk. 2 is known worldwide for being one of the best rally cars of all time as well as seeing great success on race circuits as well. Even to this day it is one of the most used rally cars in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This Mk. 2 Ford may not be one for the purists but is certainly one to evoke the thoughts of both blue oval enthusiasts and retro car lovers alike. Sitting Ford Motorsport colours on a Zakspeed style X pack kit, those great box arches make the Mk. 2 so pronounced it looks like it wants to burst out of its own body. The X-Series options were offered by Ford to budding purchasers from the factory with this particular square body kit included, as well as the alteration of the front nose cone for the Mk. 2; although this particular kit is a copy of the original it looks fantastic and is well fitted. Engineer in a turbo Cosworth engine and mount it in a fresh engine bay, you have yourself, arguably one of the coolest retro fords around today. Now being released from a large collection this very car could be yours.The car was originally purchased as a project and built from the ground up to the visual greatness it sits as today. The car has covered less than 2,500 miles since it was built and has been part of car collections with its two previous owners. The impressive spec. includes a YB Cosworth turbo engine with a 3” stainless exhaust system running approximately 280bhp, 2wd running gear from a Sierra Cosworth and a MT75 gearbox. The rear end has had a popular 4-link axle conversion, coilovers fitted and a 2.4 quick rack added. It also sports a rally fuel tank, wildwood brakes with braided brake lines and fuel lines, whilst the car sits on Image alloy wheels. The interior consists of a bolt in roll cage, cobra bucket seats and RS2000 dash clocks.The engine bay is just as stunning as the rest of the car with its clean white finish and the engine with blue rocker cover complimented by silicone hoses and alloy engine parts. Due to little use and being stored in the dry the underside of the car also remains in good order. The boot is filled with rally spec alloy fuel tank and competition fuel system.The sale includes a photograph album of its original build process along with some MOT history and current V5C document showing 11 previous owners.Estimate: £28,000 – 32,000To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on March 5th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
1957 MGA RoadsterReg. no. UVM 242Chassis no. HDK 13/32092Engine no. E96649Transmission: ManualMileage: 14,172 (Indicated) The sleek look of an MGA over its TF predecessor results in a very different car all together. With a low seating position and aerodynamic body, it’s a beautiful little package. The sporty roadster is powered by a 1500cc inline four-cylinder B-series engine coupled to a 4-speed manual gearbox.This 1957 car is a lovely example of the earlier model and holds a fantastic history of ownership and touring. The car remains a nice example to this day with the red paint shining bright on what appears to be a solid body. The interior looks to be in good order and our vendor drove the car to our site on a beautiful winter morning. It seems to be ready to be enjoyed as a weekend classic or to continue taking a new owner touring. Detailed ownership history is included with the car and it suggests that the first purchaser was from Dorset, owning the car for around 27 years. It was then sold in the mid-1980s as a project and consequently fully restored including some zinc coated panels and an engine rebuild. The ground up restoration is documented in the history file with images and the cars current condition is a testament to the gentleman who did the work all those years ago. It took third place in the MG class at a club meeting at Silverstone and was sold there in 1986. Mr. Kingwell of Winchester then owned the car from the 80’s until 2020. Kingwell took the MGA to over 250 events during his ownership, from shows to European tours taking the sports car to great circuits and completing demonstration laps at places like the Nurburgring, Spa Francorchamps and Zandvoort. The car took part in four RAC/MSA Euro Classics 3-day tours and six RAC/Norwich Union Classics tours.The roadster is in original condition aside from having 72 spoke wire wheels, part electronic ignition and a spin off oil filter conversion. The sale includes various V5 documents as well as green card car registration. Many of its pre digital MOTs are included as far back as 1987 when it showed 77,000 miles on the odometer, suggesting the car has been around the clock with all the fantastic touring it has done. A folder of parts and servicing invoices are also included.Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on March 5th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
1961 Austin-Healey SpriteReg: VCO87Chassis No. AN5/48796Engine No. 9C-U-H-48504 Started in 1952 as the Donald Healey Motor Company in Warwick the first cars were powered by the 2660cc Austin Atlantic engine and called the Healey Hundred in view of its anticipated top speed of 100 mph. The 2-seater sports car was spotted by the head of the newly formed BMC and a deal was struck in 1952 at the London Motor Show where the car would be made by Austin and was sold as the Austin-Healey 100. In 1958 a small sports car was introduced powered by a tuned version of the 948cc engine as used in the Austin A35. The headlamps projected from the low bonnet and gave the car its distinctive appearance and it earned the nickname of ‘The Frog-eye’. The car on offer is one of 48,999 built on this chassis, according to Midget and Sprite Car Club certificates in the file, between May 1958 to May 1961 making this car one built towards the end of production. VCO 87 was registered on 17th April 1961 and is offered as part of a deceased estate. The late owner embarked on a full restoration of the car doing some of the work himself and entrusting some to professionals. There is a large amount of paperwork in its extensive history file relating to all the works that were carried out. A glance at this paperwork shows that nothing was left to chance and practically everything was done.Presented in light green the bodywork is in excellent condition. The interior has been retrimmed in green leather and new carpets fitted. Although not shown in the photographs the car has the advantage of a new hood and side screens for those wet days we might have.Since the restoration the car has been used sparingly and been kept in ideal conditions in the garage. Having seen so little use in the last three years a purchaser would be advised to do a light recommissioning although the car has been started regularly, the battery kept on trickle charge and it has driven a short distance.The Car comes with a current V5, an extensive history file, some copies of the Sprite Club magazine, old MOT Certificates as well as 3 copies of The Sprite and Midget workshop manuals (one of them published by British Leyland) and a Guide to purchase and Restoration by Lindsay Porter.Estimate: £15,000 - 18,000To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on March 5th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
1972 MGB GTReg. no. NWW 392KChassis no. GHD5265244GEngine no. 18GBUH2779Transmission: ManualThe MGB is one of those cult British sports cars that were so popular for so many years. Its popularity backed up by nearly two decades of production. The majority of cars being powered by the 1800cc B series.This GT coupe comes in a very eye-catching colour and first registered in February of 1972. The exterior presents well with some of the chrome work requiring attention. The engine runs and starts well with the gearbox selecting all gears well from cold. It has had a stainless exhaust system fitted and looks to have recently had the seats and door cards retrimmed. Unusually it also features a sunroof. A very presentable car that looks to be useable as it sits with a bit of fettling to bring it up to a higher standard if the new owner felt necessary. A current V5 documents is offered with the sale but no previous history.Estimate: £4,000 – 6,000To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on March 5th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
1932 Austin 7 Fabric Two-SeaterReg. no. VL 3917Chassis no. 151598Engine no. 149937/152394It was Barry’s intention to power this car with a sports engine and close ratio gearbox, but we are unsure if this is the unit fitted. This is a very worthwhile and exciting project that requires finishing. It has new front wings that require fitting and painting, an engine is fitted, but the radiator is detached. In the file there is a V5C and a handful of papers.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on March 5th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
1932 Wolseley Hornet ‘March’ Special – the demonstrator car for 1932-34Reg. no. GX 9443Car no. 106315 (recorded by Barry at the time of discovery, original plate still present))Chassis no. 264-65 (recorded by Barry at the time of discovery, and on chassis plate)Engine no. 228/A65Kevill-Davies & March Ltd was a partnership formed in 1929 between Lord Freddy March and Hugh Kevill-Davies, an association which began when both were employed at Bentley Motors. After a short but successful career as a racing driver, Lord March was firmly established in the current motoring scene. With his artistic ability and natural understanding of line and symmetry, it was not surprising that he developed his ideas by styling sports and touring cars of the period. With the assistance of Rivers Fletcher, what has been described as the ‘March Line’, was produced in 1932 on the Wolseley Hornet Special chassis. There would seem to be no precedent for the long elegant wings at the time, since most sporting cars were produced with cycle-type mudguards, but from late 1932 long flowing wings were in vogue.In 1967 Barry Trevarrow recorded a Wolseley Hornet Special, minus two front wheels, abandoned in ‘Peacocks’ chalk pit in Wiltshire, which had been partly destroyed and vandalised. Jack Nichols had recovered the engine in 1967/8, local scrap merchants stripped the alloy off the body and Barry recovered as much as he could carry at the time, including part of the windscreen frame, the dashboard, the spare wheel carrier, wings and ‘March’ horn badge. Over the years Barry traced and recovered most of the mechanical parts but efforts to trace any documentation proved unsuccessful, due mainly to the fact that the car had been ‘cleared’ as unclaimed goods from RAF Upavon at some time in the 1960s by a local resident. Twenty years later Barry returned to the pit and rediscovered the chassis complete with firewall and identity plates. In 1986 Barry was able to take possession of the chassis and therefore he had possession of the whole car. In February 1988 Barry found the engine block and two wheels; the original engine block is present but is not part of the restored engine. Over many years, a great deal of research into this and other March Specials ensued, correspondence in the folder includes letters to and from The Earl of March, Rivers Fletcher and Michael Worthington-Williams.GX 9443 the ‘33’ version, was the prototype for a production run of under 25 cars, and probably coachbuilt by Whittingham & Mitchel. GX 9443 had been first photographed in July/August 1932 by Charles Bowers who did the publicity work for Kevill-Davies & March Ltd, (endorsed by Monty Bowers who was present when his father C.K. Bowers took the photographs) and was used by Autocar in their driving test August 1932. It was the demonstrator car for the company who sold cars as the ‘March Special’. The demonstrator had special features, the most prominent of which included a special ‘March’ badge on the horn, mounted in front of the radiator, and spare wheel carrier with the word ‘March’ engraved. The first March Hornet was GX 16, the second version was GX 9443, and this demonstration car was shown in all subsequent adverts. In the Light Car and Cyclecar of August 12th GX 9443 was featured in a full-page driving report complete with ‘rear tank protected with wooden slat armouring’.Barry’s long-term research supported his early hypothesis that this car was GX 9443, for example the ‘standard’ March did not have this type of horn or the double arched scuttle and the demonstrator had chromed wheels, horn and chromed hinges. Interestingly GX 9443 was also tested in Wiltshire in August 1932. According to Rivers Fletcher, The Earl of March’s own demonstrator was built in aluminium, yet all production cars were in steel. Did the Earl of March own GX 9443?The car has been partly restored over many years, the bodywork has been skinned in alloy and a new bonnet made to the original pattern. The engine has by repute been rebuilt and most parts are present to finish the restoration of this exciting and historically important motor car. In the file are the original chassis plate, original ‘March’ horn badge, a set of three rebuilt SU carburettors, ‘March’ spare wheel spinner etc. plus a huge quantity of literature including two original Wolseley Hornet Spare Parts Lists, another for a Hornet Special, an original Hornet Special Instruction Manual, a current V5C, various correspondence and research on other March bodied cars etc. There are also various spares including front and rear axles, three engine blocks, a radiator, etc.
Motor Racing Mark Blundell signed 7x5 black and white photo. Mark Blundell (born 8 April 1966) is a British racing driver who competed in Formula One for four seasons, sports cars, and CART. He won the 1992 24 Hours of Le Mans. He was a Formula One presenter for the British broadcaster ITV until the end of the 2008 season when the TV broadcasting rights switched to the BBC. Blundell returned to the track in 2019, driving in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship for the Trade Price Cars team. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Dinky Toys 36 Series Cars, 36a Armstrong Siddeley, 36c Humber Vogue (2), first grey body, second brown body, 36d Rover Streamlined Saloon (2), first green body, second dark blue, 36e Salmson Two-Seater Sports Car, blue body, all with moulded chassis and black ridged hubs, 36b Bentley, dark/saxe? blue body, moulded chassis, black smooth hubs, F-G (7)
Dinky Toys 448 Chevrolet Pick-Up & Trailers, turquoise and ivory body, red interior, red open and box trailers, spun hubs, 796 Healey Sports Boat & Trailer, in original boxes, loose 275 Brinks Armoured Car with two crates, G-VG, 448 open trailer with small section missing, boxes F-G, 448 with inner packing piece and graffiti to lid (3)
Five playworn Dinky diecast model cars to include No.38D Alvis Sports Tourer - Green body, black seats and ridged hubs, 2 X No.38e Armstrong Siddeley Coupe - dark grey, dark blue interior, black ridged hubs, No.38c Lagonda - maroon, dark blue seats, black ridged hubs and No.38B Sunbeam Talbot Sports car - maroon body, grey tonneau, black ridged hubs (5)
A collection of unboxed Matchbox 1-75 'Regular Wheels' issues, comprising 12a Land Rover, green body, seated driver figure, metal wheels, unboxed; 17c Austin FX3 Taxi, maroon body, seated driver figure, grey interior, seated driver figure, plastic wheels, unboxed; 19b MG MGA sports car, cream body, red interior with seated driver figure, unboxed; 57a Wolseley 1500, pale green body with silver trim, plastic wheels, unboxed; others, each unboxed (7)
2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Transmission: automaticMileage:112178The first 996 Series cars arrived on our shores in October 1997 but only in hardtop coupé form. Those who wished to have the wind in their hair had to twiddle their thumbs for another year before the cabriolet versions were launched, as well as Carrera 4 all-wheel drive variants. Both manual and the Tiptronic S automatic gearbox were offered. 2001 saw a revision of the 911 Carrera 2 and 4 ranges, with turbo-look headlamps, revised steering and suspension, some interior upgrades, but most importantly of all, a 3.6 litre engine which developed 320bhp.This attractive example is presented in the subtle colour combination of metallic grey with a grey leather interior. The look is enhanced with a factory fitted Aerokit and orange brake calipers. Equipment includes satellite navigation, air conditioning and a factory fitted sunroof. The car is powered by a 3.6 litre engine and is mated to a Tiptronic gearbox. The vendor informs us that this Porsche is a joy to drive and has been totally reliable during his tenure. It comes with a stamped service book, a comprehensive MoT test history, various invoices and all the original manuals. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document and a fresh MoT test certificate, this impressive Porsche represents high end sports car motoring at a fraction of the original cost.
1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster Transmission: manualMileage:75174The Jaguar E-Type was ten years old and in need of a new lease of life. History repeated itself when Jaguar debuted its robust V12 engine in a sportscar instead of the saloon for which it was designed. Despite its sportscar heritage, Jaguar depended on saloon vehicles for its survival and had developed the twelve-cylinder engine to power them with sufficient torque and refinement. Larger and softer in nature and with weight redistributed 53/47, the Series III had lost the wilds of its youth but gained the long-legged touring profile to which it was arguably better suited. Robert Bell in Motor was quoted as saying at the time that 'all we expected to try was a new engine, but what in fact we drove was a new car. Not a yowling, aggressive Ferrari-like machine with which, perhaps, most people associate a V12 engine, but a very smooth, quiet and refined grand touring sports car'.This very good 1972 Jaguar E-Type Roadster, fitted with a manual gearbox and wire wheels, has been subject to a lot of work over the last 15 years. According to a previous auction catalogue, it was delivered new by Henly’s of London to a Miss Margaret Vera Hind. In 2000, the car was purchased from marque specialists, The E-Type Centre when it is believed to have covered about 58,000 miles. Between 2008-2011 a number of improvements were carried out which included a new propshaft, the differential rebuilt, gearbox rebuild, new clutch assembly, the brake servos and master cylinders replaced, a new starter motor and a new ignition system fitted. In 2014 and with 74,500 miles on the odometer, this E-Type was auctioned and since then it has only covered a further 1,100 miles. Purchased in 2020 by our vendors husband, he continued bringing the car up to a high standard, this included replacing the interior with new cream leather, fitting a new, complete black carpet set, suppling a full tonneau cover and fitting a new hood frame and black hood cover. Finished in the original colour of Azure Blue, this E-Type Roadster is supplied with a factory hardtop, a V5C registration document and a file of invoices compiled since the purchase in 2020. This example is an ideal classic car to be used and enjoyed as it is or continue the cosmetic restoration by rectifying the paintwork.
2006 Porsche Chamonix 550 Spyder by Beck Transmission: manualMileage:2872The Porsche 550 Spyder was one of Porsche’s first dedicated racing cars (since the 356 was first and foremost a streetcar), the 550 Spyder removed all doubt about what the small new German sports car company was all about. The success of the 550 in competition included a win at the 1956 Targa Florio which proved that the new company, which was just five years old when the 550 first appeared, was serious about motorsport. If that wasn’t enough, it was catapulted to stardom when James Dean died at the wheel of his own 550 Spyder in September 1955. Consequently, the 550 is often replicated, and as is often the case, the quality varies widely from manufacturer to manufacturer.This Chamonix 550 was built by Beck in Brazil. Chuck Beck is well-known for building high quality replicas. However, when the car arrived in the UK, the fastidious vendor was not happy with the quality and invested significant time and money in having several areas rebuilt, together with a series of upgrades. These included the fitting of a sports exhaust, special mirrors, aluminium pedals and switchgear and a Mota-Lita steering wheel. This super stylish exceptional recreation is finished in the colours of the James Dean car and with originals currently fetching well into several millions, this 550 represents superb value, especially given the estimate, condition and low mileage.*Interested parties should note that the private registration plate shown is to be retained by the vendor and a new, age-related registration issued instead.
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Transmission: automaticMileage:95919With the introduction of the Giulietta in 1954, Alfa Romeo established the 'small car, big performance' formula that would characterise its finest offerings from that point on. The Giulietta's arrival caused a sensation; demand quickly outstripped supply, causing Alfa Romeo to rethink its production strategy and become a high-volume manufacturer. Designed by Pininfarina on a modified Sprint coupé chassis, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider was the company's second post-war model. The little two-seat Sports Spider was introduced in 1955 at the insistence of New York importer Max Hoffman, who saw how well small British and German sports cars were being received in America. The Giulietta Spider offered brisk performance (almost 100mph) from its free revving, all alloy, 1.3 litre twin-cam four, mounted in a steel unibody chassis that weighed less than 1900lbs at the curb. The design was unmistakably Pininfarina exuding elegance and sophistication.This Giulietta Spider, chassis number AR 170763, was completed on 23rd August 1961 and sold on 6th September 1961, to Alfa Romeo Inc. in Newark, New Jersey. According to records from Automobilismo Storico, Alfa Romeo, it was originally finished in white with either a red or black interior. While its earliest ownership history is unknown, it is believed that this beautiful little Alfa made its way to the West Coast of the US early on in its life, which is where a previous owner acquired the car; it was then brought to Tampa, Florida. In Florida, the Giulietta spent the next six years serving as the mascot for the Tre Amici café in Ybor City. In 2012, the next owner subjected the Spider to a complete restoration.Work began on what was described as a rust-free body by the Florida Classic Cars restoration company in Tampa. The body was taken down to bare metal and repainted in red. All trim pieces were re-chromed or replaced where needed, and the car also received all new rubber trim and body seals. The black vinyl seats were reconditioned, and the interior was trimmed with new carpeting throughout. The steering wheel is in excellent condition, as is the chrome horn ring, which has also been re-chromed. The dashboard pad and controls are in equally fine order. The car was imported to the U.K. in 2015 by the previous owner who carried out extensive work to the brakes and suspension in 2018. Offered today with a V5C registration document and a file containing shipping documents, U.K. invoices and auction information from 2015. The Giulietta Spider is one of Alfa Romeo’s most iconic post-war automobiles. Autocar magazine wrote that ‘there is no more desirable small sports car; it sets standards of performance, handling, and refinement that very few others can match’.
1998 Lotus Elise S1 Transmission: manualMileage:50713The Lotus Elise is a two-seat, rear-wheel drive, mid-engined roadster conceived in early 1994 and released in September 1996. It has a hand-finished fibreglass bodyshell atop its bonded extruded aluminium chassis that provides a rigid platform for the suspension while keeping weight and production costs to a minimum but capable of speeds up to 150mph. The Elise was named after Elisa, the grand daughter of Romano Artioli who was chairman of Lotus and Bugatti at the time of the car's launch. The car represented a return by Lotus to simple and lightweight sports cars after several years producing the increasingly heavy and luxurious Lotus Esprit. First registered on 12th March 1998, this extremely pretty Lotus Elise S1 presents exceedingly well in metallic grey paintwork, which appears unmarked and is complemented by a red leather interior and matching canvas hood. This particular Lotus has been fitted with a supercharger by well-known specialists, Turbo Technics, which has increased the output to 190bhp and we are informed it makes the car even more exciting to drive. The service history of the car is commensurate with the condition and is a credit to its previous owners, showing 13 stamps. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document and a fresh MoT test certificate, this impressive little sports car is available without reserve. Series 1 Elise’s have become very sought-after, this fine example is sure to stand out from the crowd and attract attention.
2000 Subaru Impreza WRX RA STI Limited Version 6 Transmission: manualMileage:81963It is generally accepted that the GC8 first generation Impreza was the best to come out of the Subaru factory. It dominated the world of Rallying for most of the 1990s and its road going versions enjoyed the same dynamics and 25 years ago these were in a class of their own! The last edition of the GC8 was the heavily evolved version which was the strongest and most impressive. Built to factory specification and with the hardcore STI performance tweaks this car has a truly epic feel.With ABS, air conditioning/climate control, electric windows, central locking, four-wheel drive and the iconic blistering 280bhp engine, this 2000 example is number 176 of only 2000 cars produced, therefore making this a true survivor and a much rarer car than standard GC8s. In addition to the impressive STI specification, other additions were made including special colour coding and cosmetic changes to spoilers, racing aluminium pedals, special bucket sports seats, blue colour coding to facia panel and the iconic gold alloy wheels which were unique to this model as well as the roof mounted ventilator.Recently imported from Japan, the car also comes with a good Japanese history which shows (upon translation) that it has the coveted Grade 4B which is one below a brand-new car of Grade 5 in Japan. The history file also includes a couple of original handbooks (albeit in Japanese). The speedometer has also been electronically re-calibrated to miles upon its importation. Most RAs were put in motorsport, so to find a road going version in excellent condition with great mileage like this is so hard to come by. This Impreza is in stunning general condition throughout. Recently serviced and now registered with the DVLA, this Impreza is ready to be enjoyed on UK roads and will come with a new MoT test certificate.
1970 Lotus Elan S4/Sprint Transmission: manualMileage:102172The original Elan 1500 was introduced in 1962 as a roadster and made its first appearance at the Earls Court Motor Show, London. After a very short production run of just 22 cars the engine was enlarged and the car was renamed as the Elan 1600. An optional hardtop was offered in 1963 and a coupé version in 1965. The two-seat Lotus Elan replaced the elegant but unreliable and expensive to produce Lotus Elite. The Elan was technologically advanced with a DOHC 1557cc engine, four-wheel disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, and four-wheel independent suspension. Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1 supercar, reportedly said that his only disappointment with the McLaren F1 was that he couldn’t give it the perfect steering of the Lotus Elan.This particular example has been in the care of our vendors since 2003 and has taken part in circa 30 road tours and rallies across much of Europe, even as far as Norway. It has been cherished throughout their time with the car and has never once let them down. The car, affectionately known as ‘Lily’, was originally delivered to Scotland as an S4 and was converted in the 1980’s to Sprint specification with a chassis from Spyder cars, with rollover bar and side protection.To help with long distance road tours and rallies, the car has been fitted with a five-speed gearbox and Brantz rally timing equipment. The car has also been converted to run on unleaded fuel and the fuel pump/hoses were replaced in 2019 and are ethanol proof. The steering rack was also overhauled by SJ Sports cars in 2017. In February 2009, the engine was re-bored, with new QED pistons fitted, and the head overhauled. The camshafts were also confirmed to be ‘D type’ cams at the same time.The vendor has really kept on top of the car mechanically but agrees that the bodywork would be the next job on the list. It is showing a few areas of ‘crazing’ and has picked up some stone chips on its travels, but our vendors are confident that the next lucky owner can pick up where they left off and should have no trouble exploring Europe, as they have done so for the past 20 years.
2008 Porsche 911 / 997 Carrera 4S Transmission: manualMileage:62500 The sixth generation of the Porsche 911 was dubbed the 997 and introduced in 2005. It retained the previous model’s basic profile but drew on the 993 for detailing. In addition, the new headlights reverted to the original bug-eye design. The interior was similarly revised, with strong links to the earlier 911 interiors while at the same time looking fresh and modern. Initially, two versions of the 977 were introduced, the rear-wheel-drive Carrera and Carrera S. In late 2005 Porsche introduced the four-wheel drive versions of the 997, the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S which were announced as 2006 models. The 997 remain a worthy model of one of the most celebrated sports cars ever produced and also received mostly positive reviews from the worldwide motoring press, with Jeremy Clarkson, a known detractor of Porsche cars, noting that the 997 will make love to your fingertips and stir your soul.This very good example is presented in, probably the best colour combination of Atlas Grey with a black leather interior and a black electrically operated hood. This car has a full service history from new, with the last service being carried out in 2022. Its 3.8 litre engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox which is rare and desirable. Great performance and stunning looks combined, make this model still the one to have.
1987 Porsche Carrera Sport Coupé (3.2 litre) Transmission: manualMileage:131438Historically, 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 2.0 litre, horizontally opposed six with five-speed box first used on the 904 competition coupé. 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.Unusually for a Carrera of the period, the German delivered 911 on offer here was very well optioned from new including central locking, alarm, top tinted windscreen, heated passenger wing mirror and 16†Fuchs forged aluminium wheels, but more unusually; heated adjustable sports seats, air conditioning, sunroof, limited slip differential, rear screen wiper and both front and rear spoilers. The car has also benefitted from a rare RUF tachometer and sports exhaust being fitted sometime since. Very rarely seen with any car, incredibly the supplied service books show a total of 42 stamps throughout the car’s history. The care given to it can be seen in the condition, which belies its mileage, presenting incredibly well. The vendor reports the car to run and drive better than virtually any other in his impressive collection, the car sounding incredible through its sports exhaust and is now only offered for sale to make room for the pending delivery of a new car. Receipts and MoT test certificates from its life in the U.K. are all included in the supplied history file with the car having been cared for by Zentrum Porsche in Oakham for the past ten years. This wonderful 911 has been also has been maintained by other, well reputed, Porsche specialists such as Oaktree Porsche in its past, testament to its lovely condition and how well it runs. Supplied with a V5C registration document, owner’s handbooks, service books, two sets of keys, file of receipts and an MoT test certificate valid until July 2023. A rare example of a highly original and well cared for appreciating Porsche classic.
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda Transmission: manualMileage:95300The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production until February 1971. An all-new design by Paul Bracq to replace the 190 SL and 300 SL Roaster. The 280 SL had a powerful 2.8 litre version of Mercedes inline-six and used Bosch fuel injection. To save on weight the bonnet, boot lid and tonneau cover were all composed of aluminium. The nickname 'Pagoda' was quickly adopted thanks to the slightly concave roof on the optional removable hardtop that resembled a pagoda roof. The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful disc brakes and radial tyres gave the W113 superb handling for its time. These roadsters also have one of the most beautiful bodies produced in the 1960s. Thanks to their robust inline-six and their luxurious Mercedes interior, they are wonderful cars to be driven and enjoyed. The styling of the front paid homage to the legendary 300 SL with its characteristic upright Bosch ‘fishbowl’ headlights and simple chrome grille, dominated by the large three-pointed star in the nose panel.This very tidy left hand drive example of this iconic German classic was imported from the US in 2016 and was then repainted in the traditional white which you see today. Its interior, which we believe to be original but cannot confirm, is red MB Tex and is in good condition. Its 2.8 engine is mated to a manual gearbox and we are informed it runs well. The car comes with its factory hardtop which is also in good condition and this Pagoda is priced very reasonably compared to many similar classic Mercedes-Benz and can be used every day or to tour in Europe, either way this is a stylish sports car and still turns heads on our roads today.
1968 Triumph TR5 Transmission: manualMileage:27223The TR5 was built for a 13-month period between August 1967 and September 1968 in Coventry. Visually identical to the Michelotti styled TR4, the TR5 hid the main differences under the body. The most significant change was the 2.5 litre straight-six fuel-injected engine developing around 150bhp and which was carried forward to the TR6. At the time, fuel injection was uncommon in road cars. Triumph claimed in their sales brochure that it was the ‘first British production sports car with petrol fuel injection’. This engine could propel the TR5 from 0-50mph in just 6.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 125mph. Standard equipment included front disc brakes, independent rear suspension, rack and pinion steering and a four-speed gearbox. The available optional extras included overdrive, wire wheels and a hardtop with detachable roof panel, known as the ‘Surrey Top’.This stunning, fully restored, manual with overdrive TR5 was built on 29th January 1968. The accompanying Heritage Certificate verifies that the car was despatched on 16th February before first being registered on 23rd of February 1968. Looking stunning in its original colour of Valencia Blue with a tan interior and black hood, the Heritage Certificate shows that wire wheels, SP41 tyres, heater and overdrive gearbox were all specified from new. Restored over a 16-month period, this car was something of a passion project. Having owned several Triumphs over the years, Mr. Hoffman had always hankered for the pretty looks of the TR4, but with the performance of the TR6 therefore a TR5 was a must. Having looked around for a suitable car, but having had no luck, he turned to the best in the business and had TR Bitz restore a car from the ground-up just for him. It was essential that the car was usable and reliable for trips and holidays. Mr. Hoffman spent over £45,000 with TR Bitz restoring the car between 2002 and 2004. A true nut and bolt restoration, the California sourced chassis was shotblasted and stove enamelled, the body taken back to bare metal before fitting and painting along with every mechanical and interior part being fully restored, rebuilt or replaced. Whilst having the car restored, the opportunity to upgrade various elements arose. As a result, the car benefitted from; the engine being rebuilt to Stage 2 specification (as well as being lightened and balanced), rebuilt differential, rebuilt J-Type gearbox with overdrive, stainless steel sports exhaust, Bosch fuel pump, 72 spoke wire wheels, Spax shock absorbers, polyurethane bushes, halogen headlamps, high torque starter motor, Kenlowe fan, leather seats and wood door cappings.The car also later benefitted from Alfin rear brake drums, a Borg and Beck clutch assembly and more recently a new Mohair hood cover. Mr. Hoffman spent a further £5,000 on keeping the car in perfect condition before selling it in 2013. The car still looks as good today as it did back in 2004, a testament to how well the car was restored. The car sounds incredible through its sports exhaust and is reported to run and drive incredibly well with the ability to cover ground at an impressively rapid rate.Offered to auction with a V5C registration document, MoT test certificate valid until February 2024, restoration details, photo record and invoices over the past 20 years and several impressive files along with a Heritage Certificate, a copy of Triumph World with a five-page article on the car, original chassis plate and even an original handbook. With only 1,161 original right hand drive cars built, this TR5 must be one of the best and available at a fraction on what a similar restoration would cost today.
1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda Transmission: automaticMileage:13182In 1960, executive director Fritz Nallinger proposed to develop a completely new SL design, based on technology from the W112. This led to the W113 platform, with an improved fuel-injected 2.3 litre M127 inline six cylinder engine. The Mercedes-Benz W113 roadsters, designed by Paul Bracq, were produced from 1963 through to 1971. They were known as the ‘pagoda roof’ SL. Most of these early SL’s were sold with both the removable hardtop and a soft top. The 230 SL made a remarkable debut at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 where Nallinger introduced it as follows; It was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance which, despite its sports characteristics, provides a very high degree of travelling comfort.This matching numbers, right hand drive, 230 SL Pagoda is one of the finest examples we have offered. Originally registered on 5th February 1968, this late example has recently benefitted from an impressive restoration. The comprehensive file that accompanies this car details what an incredible amount work has been undertaken. This includes the fitting of a new fuel pump, radiator, brake servo and master cylinder, brake discs, suspension bushes, anti-roll bushes and new cylinder head valve stem seals. The car presents extremely well in gleaming silver coachwork over freshly trimmed black leather. This look is enhanced with a new wooden dashboard, a new white period correct steering wheel and radio, a new soft top hood and a restored factory supplied hardtop, even the toolkit has been restored and a new boot carpet fitted. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document and a valid MoT test certificate, this showroom condition example of this popular car deserves serious consideration by any enthusiast.
1970 Porsche 911E Transmission: manualMileage:98794The Porsche 911 is the flagship car of the German manufacturer. It has a distinctive design, rear-engined, with independent rear suspension, an evolution of the swing axle on the Porsche 356. Since its introduction in 1963, the 911 has undergone continuous development although the basic concept has remained little changed. Throughout its lifetime, the 911 has been modified by private teams and by the factory itself for racing, rallying and other forms of competition and is among the most successful competition cars ever. The earliest edition of the 911 had a flat-six engine in the ‘boxer’ configuration, similar to the 356, air-cooled, rear-mounted and displaced 1991cc. It was mated to a four or five-speed manual ‘Type 901’ gearbox. Manufactured in 1970 and then exported and registered in the United States in 1971, the 911E on offer here was unusually specified without the usual additional extras; such as a sunroof or electric windows. This configuration however, would shape the car’s future as it lends itself well to motorsport applications where the non-sunroof shell is not only lighter, but also more rigid, aiding handling. As with so many American sourced classic cars, there is little known of the car’s life over there. It was imported into the UK in 1989 and was featured in Classic and Sportscar magazine when being sold by The Autodrome for the April 1992 edition, (of which a copy of the article can be seen in the accompanying history file). The car was purchased by Ken Davies in 1993, (who later went on to be Chairman of the Castle Combe racing Club and is well respected in the Motorsport community) and went about converting it into a race car to run in the HSCC 70’s Roadsports Series, with the help of the well regarded specialists, Oak Tree Garage. Mr. Davis went to be Chairman of the Castle Combe racing Club and is well respected in the Motorsport community. Included in the accompanying history file are many amusing correspondences between Mr. Davis and the HSCC disputing the allowed minimum weight of the car. Mr. Davis enjoyed good success with it, before selling it on to the vendor in 2005.The vendor carried on racing the car in the HSCC 70’s Roadsports Series until 2009. In 2007, he had the engine rebuilt and uprated to S specification by well renowned Porsche specialist Mike Bainbridge including; ported and polished cylinder heads, reground crankshaft, new Mahle S specification barrels and pistons, modified oil system and replacement piston squirters fitted. The car was then tuned on Bob Watson’s rolling road and shown to have a very healthy 198bhp. Two notable victories for the car were in 2006, when the car won both the Birkett Relay and the Pomeroy Trophy. In 2009, the vendor swapped to a Jaguar for his racing, however, he kept the 911 and used it sparingly for Sunday outings and the odd track day at his local circuit Castle Combe. The car’s specification is impressive with the aforementioned Bainbridge built S specification engine, 6x15†front and 7x15†rear Fuchs style wheels, Bilstein sports suspension, 911S style front bumper, 3.2 Carrera front brake calipers, rear roll cage, RS style seats and lightweight carpet set.Supplied with a V5C registration document, file of receipts and virtually every MoT test certificate between 1989 and 2016, the vendor reports that the car runs and drives extremely well and that it is a very quick and capable car both on road and track. Ideal for Sunday coffee runs, car meets, track days or even racing, this pretty little 911 can do it all.
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda Transmission: automaticMileage:97180The Mercedes-Benz W113 roadsters, designed by Paul Bracq, were produced from 1963 through to 1971 with their distinctive 'Pagoda' hardtop roof giving them their contemporary nickname. All models feature an inline six-cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection using a mechanical pump system adapted from the diesel engine. All are rear-wheel drive and are equipped with independent rear suspension, a feature that greatly improved road handling. It made its debut at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 where Technical Director Fritz Nallinger introduced it as follows, It was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance which, despite its sports characteristics, provides a high degree of travelling comfort. Mercedes-Benz Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut, who was as competent behind the wheel as most racing drivers, demonstrated the capabilities of the 230 SL on a tight short race track near Montreux in 1963 where he put up a best lap time of 47.5 seconds and, incidentally, out-performed Mike Parkes in his Ferrari 250GT.This 1966 230 SL Pagoda Mercedes-Benz has been subject to a restoration by a Hampshire based classic car restoration company, costing in excess of £200,000. The car is presented in silver with biscuit leather interior and has a new dark blue hood. Its original engine (included in the sale) was replaced by a 2.8 litre engine from a 1970 CE model, providing the car with better performance and is mated to an automatic gearbox. Recently this Pagoda has been treated to maintenance work to the braking system at a cost of circa £1,600. Offered with a V5C registration document, previous MoT test records, sundry invoices and an MoT test certificate valid until October 2023.Interested parties should note that whilst the car has been restored, we advise any prospective purchaser to read the condition report provided by Hemmels which can be obtained by way of a PDF from Historics or indeed can be seen in the history file at the auction. Since the report the Pagoda has had work carried out to the braking system at a cost of circa £1,600 and comes with a MoT test certificate valid until October 2023.
1964 Aston Martin DB5 Transmission: automaticMileage:10920At its unveiling the Aston Martin DB5 instantly became one of the most desirable and sought-after grand tourers ever created. Described by Autocar as ‘a car that defies definition’, the DB5 was all things to all men, as adept at storming the newly opened M1 motorway as it was burbling along quiet London mews—providing you could afford the hefty £4,248 price. The DB5 became an icon after being thrust into the limelight, while starring alongside Sean Connery in the 1965 James Bond spy thriller Goldfinger. Immortalised in celluloid, the Silver Birch dream machine became an overnight sensation that would alter forever, public perception not only of the model, but of the Newport Pagnell company as a whole. With a 0-60 mph sprint time of just 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 140 mph, the DB5 was the perfect tool for crossing continents in comfort, outpacing many period rivals including the fuel-injected Maserati 3500 GTI. The British machine also rivalled its European competition in terms of luxury, with a cabin trimmed in leather, reclining seats, and wool carpets cossetting its fortunate occupants. Standard equipment was also impressive, and included an alternator, chrome wire wheels, an oil cooler, power-operated windows, and twin fuel tanks. Fast, comfortable, and reassuringly expensive, the Aston Martin DB5 was one of the leading grand tourers of the 1960s—a reputation that it more than lives up to today, evolving into the marque's most timeless classic, appealing to dedicated enthusiasts and casual observers alike.First registered on 14th April 1964 chassis number 1529/R was originally finished in Platinum with red Connolly leather interior. The factory workshop sheets confirm various works carried out at Newport Pagnell up to January 1967 (at 21,691 miles). Fulham Workshops of Parsons Green (later Clapham Common) serviced the Aston for many years until they retired. In 2006 Aston Martin specialist Tim Bissett, was commissioned for a rebuild and upgrade; this work involved enlarging the engine to 4.2 litres, the fitment of fast road cams and a Billet crankshaft. Photographed in the history file is confirmation the car was used competitively for the 2001 Classic Marathon rally, wearing its number 65 and registration 2189 RD. Our highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic vendor purchased this car at a Bonhams auction in December 2017 before undertaking a full nut and bolt restoration. The two-year restoration is detailed in a hardback photo book supplied with the car showing the entire process before being completed and used for his daughter’s wedding. Part of the restoration included various upgrades to be implemented and during this restoration, our client installed a larger capacity aluminium radiator with electric fan, larger 6†wire wheels and tyres and power steering. Further enhancements include the fitment of central locking, an upgraded light system and a retro style modern DAB radio.The history file includes invoices from the restoration, together with the original order details, early servicing details and engine rebuild details from Tim Bissett. This example has been well cared for by our vendor who has owned a number of DB5’s and is supplied with a V5C registration document and a current MoT test certificate valid until 31st May 2023. The Aston Martin DB5 is often thought of as the ultimate quintessential British sports car, admiring the beautiful aesthetics of this curvaceous classic, it is easy to see why.* Interested parties should note that the private registration plate shown is to be retained by the vendor and a new, age-related registration issued instead.
2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 Transmission: automaticMileage:35100Like all modern Ferraris, the 599 is just as luxurious as it is fast. The interior is spacious and comfortable with incredible attention to detail being paid throughout. Carbon fibre and aluminium are utilised on the dash, which features Enzo-styled instruments and a complex LCD display that allows the driver to access a multitude of settings and in-car information. The seats, developed by Recaro, are multi-functional and have adjustable pneumatic support for the passengers' hips and ribs, to provide a tight grip during high-speed road or circuit driving.This lovely, UK supplied, right hand drive Ferrari 599 GTB was first registered in December 2006. Finished in Grigio Silverstone Metallic it was supplied with a number of options including: Daytona style, full electric sports seats in Nero leather, carbon steering wheel, carbon dash top and seat bases, Nero leather headliner, Nero leather rear parcel shelf, BOSE HiFi system, Cascade Telematic navigation system, iPod connection and electrochromic internal mirror. The equipment to the exterior of the car includes carbon brakes, yellow brake calipers, 20†Monolithic wheels, rear parking sensors and ‘Scuderia Ferrari’ wing shields.Having only covered 35,100 miles from new, it has a full-service history with fifteen service stamps in the book from Ferrari main dealers, the last service recently been carried out by Graypaul Ferrari Edinburgh. This very good Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 is supplied with a V5C registration document, a MoT test certificate which expires in May 2023 and the service book pack. This is an outstanding and sensibly priced 599 which would make a great entry to the amazing world of front engined, V12, two seat Ferraris.
1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda Transmission: automaticMileage:35487The Mercedes-Benz W113 roadsters, designed by Paul Bracq, were produced from 1963 through to 1971 with their distinctive ‘pagoda’ hardtop roof giving them their contemporary nick name. All models feature an inline six-cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection using a mechanical pump system adapted from the diesel engine. All are rear-wheel drive and are also equipped with independent rear suspension, a feature that greatly improved road handling. These SL’s were typically sold with a soft top and an optional removable hardtop; the so-called ‘Coupé/Roadster’ configuration. The 230 SL made its debut at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 where Technical Director Fritz Nallinger introduced it as follows, It was our aim to create a very safe and fast sports car with high performance which, despite its sports characteristics, provides a high degree of travelling comfort. Mercedes-Benz Chief Engineer Rudolf Uhlenhaut, who was as competent behind the wheel as most racing drivers, demonstrated the capabilities of the 230 SL on a tight short racetrack near Montreux in 1963 where he put up a best lap time of 47.5 seconds and, incidentally, out-performed Mike Parkes in his three litre V12 Ferrari 250GT.The vendor for this delightful Pagoda tells us that he first saw the car on the cover of Classic and Sports Car magazine and decided it would be an ideal present for his wife’s 40th birthday. He was right and she was over the moon when the car arrived from the Silchester Garage. During their 14-year tenure the car has covered a mere 2,000 miles. Most of these journeys were short trips to the local village or car shows and once a year it went on a pilgrimage to Goodwood. This Mercedes has been well looked after by leading Pagoda specialists, Roger Edwards of Amersham with receipts totalling over £6,000 on nine services. Although not documented, we are also informed that £3,000 was spent on a gearbox rebuild and £2,400 on the removal of two small rust spots. This stunning Pagoda also benefits from a desirable Becker Mexico Retro design stereo. Offered to auction with a desirable factory hardtop, service invoices, previous MoT test certificates and even a framed copy of the cover of Classic and Sports Car that started the vendors ownership.Â
1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III Roadster Transmission: manualMileage:103199The Jaguar E-Type was ten years old and in need of a new lease of life. History repeated itself when Jaguar debuted its robust V12 engine in a sportscar instead of the saloon for which it was designed. Despite its sportscar heritage, Jaguar depended on saloon vehicles for its survival and had developed the twelve-cylinder engine to power them with sufficient torque and refinement. Larger and softer in nature and with weight redistributed 53/47, the Series III had lost the wilds of its youth but gained the long-legged touring profile to which it was arguably better suited. Robert Bell in Motor was quoted as saying at the time that 'all we expected to try was a new engine, but what in fact we drove was a new car. Not a yowling, aggressive Ferrari-like machine with which, perhaps, most people associate a V12 engine, but a very smooth, quiet and refined grand touring sports car'.Originally supplied by British Leyland, New York, in April 1974 where it had two owners before being returned to the UK in 1997 when it was converted to right hand drive. This automatic example of the Series III E-Type roadster is presented with gleaming red paintwork and black trim. Boasting a pampered garaged life over the past 26 years, since its sale in 1997 the car has had just one previous owner and in 2011 completed a full body restoration including new or refurbished chrome.The engine was rebuilt alongside the brakes and suspension, a new radiator and cooling system was added, and carburettors rebuilt, all to full UK specification including yellow indicators, no side wing lights and correct chrome over-riders. New carpet adorns the interior, including the boot trim and the seat covers and roof were replaced in 1997 with little over 5,000 miles covered since. All five wheels have recently been refurbished by Tudor Wheels and shod in new Dunlop Sport tyres.This matching numbers example boasts original features including original side sill weld spots, all original glass, original build stickers and identity plaque coupled to original spare wheel sound proofing. Supplied with a huge history file including a Heritage Certificate and nearly £30,000 of receipts including a recent service at a classic Jaguar specialist which included a new exhaust system, radiator and carburettor tune. The perfect combination of drivability and E-Type styling, this Series III is begging to be driven and enjoyed all while prices for Series III E-Types are on the rise.Â
All proceeds will be donated to the Sporting Bears Motor Club Charity.As part of a new Motoring TV Series on DAVE, this chair was commissioned by the Sporting Bears Motor Club and will be featured as the centrepiece for an episode of the show to be aired later this yearThe Bears are a group of classic and sports car enthusiasts who raise over £200,000 for children's charities each yearCreated by the show’s chief designer/mechanic, Derek Drinkwater, its design follows that of Ron Arad’s well-known Rover P5 chair and comprises an early Ford Thunderbird seat atop a powder-coated tubular steel frame and legsThe combination of Burgundy leather and the Gunmetal Grey frame results in a standout piece of furniture100% of this chair’s hammer price will go to the children’s charities supported by Sporting Bears Motor Club. For this lot, Silverstone Auctions have waived our fees to ensure that every penny goes directly to charityClick here for more details and images
One of nine cars built by Arnott's Garages in Harlesden, this JAP-engined 500 has been a regular in motorsport paddocks for over 70 years. The name of Arnott has long been associated with high-performance motoring and the manufacture of superchargers, so it’s a little ironic that the cars that bear the Arnott name were built for Formula 3 (500), a Formula that specifically excluded superchargers. Daphne Arnott was born into a family with a deep-rooted passion for motorsports, her grandfather ran the Werner Motorcycle Company and her father designed the Arnott Supercharger. Daphne joined the family business in 1948 and soon became equally passionate about motor racing which was just developing again after the war years.It was a trio of visits to Brands Hatch and a chance meeting with George Thornton that changed her life. George convinced her that atmospheric induction could still produce potent vehicles despite her family's belief that forced induction was the way forward. She was intrigued and enthusiastic about George’s ideas for a new Formula 3 car (lightweight tube-frame chassis powered by 500cc motorcycle engines) and committed to support his plans. Arnott’s management don’t appear to have been impressed, so it was up to Daphne and George to treat the whole thing as a private venture, however, they were able to reserve a corner of the company’s general garage section at Harlesdon to build the cars as long as they worked outside of normal working hours.The first car used a tubular ladder-frame with torsion-bar suspension and achieved some success both in racing as well as in breaking Class 1 records at Montlhery in 1953. A supercharged Austin A30-engined sports car was offered from 1954, and a 1,098cc Coventry-Climax model was introduced in time for the 1955 race at Le Mans. The Arnott 500 was intended for series-production and was aimed at the growing number of young drivers who were becoming interested in Formula 3.This well presented example of the Arnott 500 is fitted with a Jap 498cc engine mated to a 4-speed Norton clutch and gearbox driving the rear wheels, motorcycle-style, with a chain to the rear axle. It has the added benefit of being fitted with a self-starter, making this car extremely easy to run and obviating the need to push it around the paddock, trying to avoid everyone else doing the same thing, until it starts. The steering is rack and pinion and the car sits on period cast alloy 15'' wheels.It was originally campaigned in 1952 by R D Beenan and has been raced on circuits and Hill Climbs ever since. The car is well known in the 500 Owners Association who confirmed that it still retains its original chassis and has been very competitive over the years.A superb, early single seater which would undoubtedly be welcomed by the Half-Litre Car Club, the 500 Club and the 500 Owners Association.SpecificationMake: ARNOTTModel: 500 F3Year: 1952Chassis Number: 500/5Registration Number: N/ATransmission: ManualEngine Number: JOS/4075766/4Make: Click here for more details and images
Updated MP62, recently restored and now running a Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird power unit.After a successful career in Formula 1 with BRM, Lotus and Surtees, Mike Pilbeam launched Pilbeam Racing Designs in 1975. Based in rural Lincolnshire, the company quickly established itself as the premier manufacturer of Hill Climb single seater and sports racing cars. 17 UK Hill Climb titles in the last 21 years are ample testimony to the company's expertise in this field. But PRD is much more than just a specialist Hill Climb chassis manufacturer, F3, Formula Renault, Rally (Group A, WRC and F2), GT and Super Touring Car projects have all been undertaken, with much success, for customers including General Motors, Ford, Honda, Peugeot and Hyundai.Offered here for auction without reserve at Race Retro 2023 is this Pilbeam MP62 built in 1992 as an out and out hill climb car. This particular car is chassis #4 of around 14 MP62 constructed in total with slicks and wings and it was later upgraded to MP82 specification which added some carbon fibre parts and additional aerodynamic features. It was run competitively by Andrew Henson & his daughter in 2015/16, mainly in the MAC events, with its original Vauxhall XE and Hewland gearbox set up finished in blue and silver.The car was subsequently sold on to its current owner who has undertaken a 'nut and bolt' restoration and a full respray in bright orange. More recently, chassis #4 has been professionally converted to run a Honda CBR1100XX superbike engine (164bhp @ 9500rpm when new). The lightweight and powerful unit is mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox and chain drive to a Westgate Engineering limited-slip differential. The specification also includes adjustable Koni dampers, adjustable anti-roll bars, new aero wishbones, Stack digital dash, removable steering wheel, dry sump with scavenge pump and a full stainless-steel custom exhaust system. The engine conversion and chassis development were professionally carried out by TS Historic of Newbury, Berkshire, with a total investment well into five figures.The Pilbeam is supplied with a history file, period photographs of it in competition, set up sheets and its original RAC Competition Car Logbook (which will require updating) and spares package including a full spare set of wheels, hub nut socket, Honda dash & other partsThe car has not been driven in anger since its restoration so will require some initial set-up, and renewal of its safety equipment, before it takes to the hills again.Recently restored and offered without reserve, this fast little bike-engined, hill climb car will offer relatively affordable access to many competitive Hill Climb events across the country and a really fun community of great racers.SpecificationMake: PILBEAMModel: MP62/82Year: 1992Chassis Number: MP62004Registration Number: UNREGISTEREDTransmission: ManualMake: Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Very rare in the UK, this LHD Maverick Grabber has been superbly prepared for fast road or circuit/hill climb use complete with a new, ten-year Motorsport UK Vehicle Passport.The Ford Maverick was introduced in mid-1969, exactly five years to the day after the original Mustang appeared. Basically an economy 'Sports Coupe', it was built on the Falcon chassis and used the Falcon’s 170ci straight-six engine. It was advertised at 22mpg, weighed 2,411lbs, sold for $1,995 and, in the first partial year, 127,833 found homes. The Maverick gained a four-door sibling in 1971 and a sporty “Grabber” version with a 210bhp, 302-ci V8 was introduced.Dating from 1971, this example is indeed an original Grabber and we understand it was converted into a competition car prior to our vendor’s purchase around six years ago. Apparently the car took part in a couple of events with the Classic Touring Car Racing Club but was then sold. The next owner, an engineer, fitted it with a 289ci V8 in a hot but not ‘full-race’ state of tune, plus a Ford ‘Top-loader’ gearbox, however moved to Australia without using the car. The Grabber’s following owner spent considerable sums on a new LSD, a gearbox rebuild, safety equipment, tyres, mechanical improvements, bodywork, paint and much more but he too never actually raced the car. In our vendor's care, the car has continued to be fettled but it’s been kept road-legal and has covered around 100 miles or so in the years that he’s owned it.It’s been dyno’d at 312bhp which means there’s room for further tuning of the V8 but it’s lighter than a comparable Mustang or Camaro and, with good brakes (discs all round), a high-ratio steering box, an anti-dive suspension kit and a heavy-duty rear anti-roll bar, it could be made extremely competitive even at the current output. All the panels are steel, so if you fancied further weight saving, GRP wings, doors, bonnet and boot are available in the USA.The Maverick presents very well in Ford Diamond White with the obligatory Guardsman Blue Daytona stripes and has had no track use since the re-paint and generally appears very smart. The satin-black rear panel and spoiler offer a period ‘racer’ look and the car sits on new 15'', American Racing wheels currently shod with 225/50 Toyo Proxes R888 tyres. It’s been fitted with new Wilwood brake calipers, front and rear, with new vented discs on the front, vented discs to the rear and a brake balance bar.The interior is fully stripped for competition and fitted with an OMP race seat and a TRS full harness. The cage is described as a ‘fully-welded roll-cage to FIA specification’ and features door bracing bars, two overhead hoops across the car and triangulated rear fixings to welded-on mounts in the rear quarters, plus extra cross-bracing behind the driver’s seat. The extinguisher is fixed to the floor behind the driver's seat and the activation toggle and battery cut-off are in easy reach of the driver’s right hand (it's left-hand drive). The old two-dial dash has been replaced with a more comprehensive set of instruments and the car has just been completely rewired to competition spec. The original pedals have been replaced by a proper, adjustable, floor-hinged pedal box, the steering column is braced by a rose-joint attached to a strut emerging from under the dash and the steering wheel is deep-dish with a suede covering. Fuelling is courtesy of a large race-spec rubber fuel cell, a Holley electric pump and some very sturdy braided fuel lines with anodised fittings.The engine bay is functional and purposeful, with lots of professional touches like the tiny spring used to keep the dipstick from working loose, the braided hoses to and from the oil cooler and the doubled-up throttle return springs. The 289ci V8 is topped by a large Holley four-barrel carb on a Weiand intake manifold and the sparks are controlled by an electronic ignition unit in the distributor. Three-inch downpipes meet three inch stainless pipes that head to a single silencer each side and on to those glorious side-exit exhausts offering a classic V8 'burble'.The car is supplied with a few bills dating back as far as 2012 and there are detailed invoices from a specialist in Dorset covering mechanical fettling and bodywork repairs to take care of minor rust problems, followed by a respray. There are also Dyno readouts supporting the power and torque claims (both over 300), a couple of older MOTs and instruction sheets for Comp Cams products, including their ‘High Energy & Hi Tech’ hydraulic lifters’. The V5C is in the vendor’s name and confirms that the car has been in the UK since 1989 and there are quite a few other receipts for minor mechanical and cosmetic bits - one or two much weightier ones from the Mustang Depot for the new differential. The fresh Motorsport-UK Vehicle Passport. No.45162 is valid until 21/12/2032 for Sprints/Hill-climb and Sports Libre.The Maverick was introduced in 1969 so pre-’66 Appendix 'K' events are not an option, but there are a number of championships that could be suitable, including the Classic Touring Car Racing Club’s Boss Blue Oval Saloon series, Bernie’s Sports Racing and V8s, the Classic Sports Car Club’s Swinging Sixties or Future Classics, amongst others.If you are keen to race a proper period American V8, then this well presented, professionally prepared, only one in the UK, Diamond White Grabber may well be the answer and, at this guide price, you’ll struggle to find a competitive Camaro or Mustang.SpecificationMake: FORDModel: MAVERICKYear: 1971Chassis Number: 1K93F151707Registration Number: KWE 980JTransmission: Manual Drive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDClick here for more details and images
Standard MkII 998cc Austin Cooper prepared in the 1980s for club rallying. From long-term ownership and no longer active but would make a great sprint/hill climb/fun road car.Making its debut in 1961, the giant-slaying Mini Cooper went on to become one of the most successful competition cars of all time, literally running rings around far bigger and more potent opponents as a result of its incredible handling. The original 997cc long-stroke engine was supplanted in 1964 with the 998cc unit offering 55bhp and the twin SUs and close-ratio gearbox made for a very successful formula. A major revamp occurred in 1967 with the introduction of the MkII with a larger rear window and a different grille amongst a raft of other changes. Some 16,000 MKII Coopers were sold before production came to an end in 1969 and survivors are increasingly prized by collectors.Built on the 3rd of July 1968, JDR 612F was originally a standard 998cc Austin Cooper MkII finished in white with a black roof. At some point in its early life, one of its owners had decided that the call of motorsport could not be ignored and JDR was prepared for its next role as a rally car.We are not sure whether it was gradually developed over a period of time or was prepared initially as an homage to the mid-1960s ‘Works’ cars but it certainly looks the part now. Traditionally finished in Tartan Red with an Old English White roof, the little car sits well on chunky 10” Minilites popping out from black extended arches and sports a heavy duty sump-guard, Cooper’S’ twin tanks with quick-fillers, a quartet of Lucas spot/fog lights, a roof-mounted hand-operated spotlight, bonnet and boot straps and much more. There are some cheeky Cooper S badges on the boot and bonnet but, sadly, it’s not a 1275.Apart from the full roll-cage, a new dashboard panel and a hand-held extinguisher, the interior is basically standard and equipped with the normal working tools of a navigators life, internal fuses, map reading light, multiple stop watches and a Halda Twinmaster.It was owned and rallied by navigator, Nigel Chetwynd, and driven by his friend, Peter Barker, during the late 80s and early 90s with much success including an outright win in the Cumbria Classic in 1990 and second in class on the Solway Rally (There will be some press cuttings from that period with the car).JDR has been owned since 2005 by a father and daughter and is on offer from their private Mini Collection. We understand that it's been well-maintained during their ownership and has been out from time to time on road rallies and regularity runs. Our vendor has fitted rear lights and a rear screen from a Mk I Cooper further enhancing its ‘factory’ look. The car has a very strong shell and drives extremely well and, as an entry-level rally car represents great value for money, although the currency of the safety equipment (cage, belts, extinguisher etc.) would have to be established.Or perhaps just use it for fun days out, regularity events or the odd club sprint. Versatile little Cooper with a really great ‘look’. SpecificationMake: AUSTINModel: MINI MKIIYear: 1968Chassis Number: CA2SB1150782ARegistration Number: JDR 612FTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 9FDSAH35094Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 15648 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Innovative, early 1960s Formula Junior/Monoposto car wearing the all enveloping (streamline) bodywork originally fitted to John Cooper's 1959 French Grand Prix entry.It was fashionable in Formula One in the mid 1950s to have all-enveloping streamlined bodywork for the faster circuits of the calendar. In 1954/55, the Mercedes-Benz cars ran bodywork that was genuinely streamlined and the likes of Connaught, Maserati, Vanwall and Cooper all tried full-scale bodywork, which perhaps may not have been aerodynamically streamlined, but certainly enclosed the open wheels resulting in a reduction in drag. In 1958, Rob Walker had some good results in his F2 Cooper with the streamliner body, especially at the fast Reims circuit.For the 1959 French Grand Prix at Reims, John Cooper brought along his latest streamlined bodywork for Jack Brabham’s F1 car. It had been briefly tested in the rain at a wet Silverstone test session, however at the fast French circuit, and especially along the Soissons straight, the car tended to become airborne, and it was quickly converted back to its original open-wheeled bodywork. The complexities of downforce were not fully understood in those days and it’s not surprising that an aluminium profile built to resemble an aircraft wing would naturally want to fly when it reached ‘take off’ speed. Streamlined bodywork was not used in 1960, and in 1961, Streamliners were banned altogether.John Moore, supplier of Lockheed brakes and clutches to the race car builders of the day, noticed the abandoned ‘streamliner’ bodywork sitting in the rafters at the Cooper Car Company whilst visiting the works one day and quickly acquired the body with a plan to race a car in both the 1962 Monoposto and Formula Championships. His idea was that the car could have dual bodywork, sports and single seater, to suit a variety of championshipsJohn Moore also supplied Ken Tyrrell, and his next acquisition was some prototype Formula Junior uprights, Condor wheels and 8'', iron-lined alloy brake drums. With a chassis cleverly fabricated to support both the sports car and single-seater body panels, he entered both Championships, winning the 1962 Monoposto Championship including three lap records with an average speed of an incredible 93mph around the Silverstone GP circuit. The car ran a Ford E93A side-valve engine fuelled through a Weber 45DCOE and an early Mini gearbox with chain drive to the rear wheels.John Moore sold the car to Derek Edwards who, in 1963, fitted a Formula Junior BMC engine and raced it until 1970. The car was subsequently raced by Malcom Hadley-Saw who was a member of the Essex 750 MC and his flamboyant exploits were recorded in a video called ‘’Charge of the Flight Brigade’’ at one race at Mallory Park (video incl.) In 1971, it was purchased by Bill Wheeler with ambitions to race in Formula 4 but he left for Australia before the car had turned a wheel.In 1990, David Morgan, the 750 MC archivist, bought the Warwick and partially restored it before, in 2000, it became the property of our vendor, himself an accomplished engineer, and raced by him in the 750 MC Trophy Series with some success. The last couple of outings were at the Crystal Palace Sprints in 2010 and 2011, coming second in class to Simon Taylor’s HWM Chevrolet. We understand that it will be supplied to sale with two 1,172 cc Ford side-valve engines.This incredible car has a history that puts it in the sweet spot of early 1960s innovation with Cooper at its heart and a car that would be welcome at prestigious motorsport events when there was a class for racers of that era. It’s accompanied by a fascinating history file, great provenance and some period photos.A lovely piece of motorsport history first hammered into shape in the days of Mercedes’ legendary W196 Streamliner. SpecificationMake: WARWICKModel: SPORTS/FJYear: 1961Chassis Number: TBARegistration Number: N/ATransmission: ManualMake: Click here for more details and images
Superbly prepared and patently competitive, this pretty little Mk VII (70/003) has a great pedigree and an equally promising future.Elva, whose name is derived from the French phrase "elle va" (she goes) was founded in 1955 by Frank Nichols in Bexhill, Surrey. Nichols always took the approach that it was better to sell racing cars than race them himself. Even with drivers such as Stuart Lewis Evans and Archie Scott Brown driving for Nichols in Europe against 'works' teams such as Lotus, it was hard for the early Elvas to compete and, consequently, they looked to America where the SCCA provided a much more level playing field.However, it was the Mk VII introduced in 1962, that enjoyed success on both sides of the pond. Porsche supplied engines to Elva, a rare instance of the German firm supplying another manufacturer, and a Porsche-engined Mk VII took a debut win in the 1963 Road Atlanta race, one of the most important on the American calendar. In Europe, Herbert Muller drove a Mk 7 to second place in the European Hill Climb Championship whilst Tony Lanfranchi regularly beat the Lotus 23s and Brabham BT8s en route to the 1964 Autosport Championship.This lovely Elva Lotus Mk VII (70/003) is just the third to leave the Elva works in a production run of only 29 cars. It has been campaigned both in the USA and the UK and is accompanied by a very well documented history file containing its FIA/HTP papers Class-TSRC10 (current until 2026) and a giving a fascinating account of its race history, refurbishments, race entries and the successes of recent years.Prepared by historic race car specialists, TTP, it was raced in 2016 by Robi Bernberg and Andy McKenna in the Madgewick Cup at the 2016 Goodwood Revival and had outings at various other events which included an outright win at Mallory Park, three class wins at Donington, and another at Castle Combe, clearly showing its race potential as a leading contender for a host of events in the future.Finished in Sunshine Yellow with sky blue and red stripes, this very pretty little Elva appears superbly prepared and is patently competitive. With its current FIA/MSA paperwork, this is a fabulous opportunity to be invited to all the best historic events in the UK and worldwide. Simple to run, these little sports racers are pretty well guaranteed to punch way above their weight, as they always have done. SpecificationMake: ELVAModel: MK7 SPORTSCARYear: 1963Chassis Number: 70/003Registration Number: N/ATransmission: ManualClick here for more details and images
One man's labour of love with a simply epic specification to create the fastest rear-wheeled, half-mile street-legal car in the UK.The highly anticipated, fourth generation (A80) Supra was finally unveiled at the 1993 Chicago Motor Show after 4 years in development under the guidance of chief engineer Isao Tsuzuki, who had also worked on the first Celica and both generations of MR2. Unlike anything Toyota had produced before, the A80’s proportions and flowing design owed more to the 2000GT of the Sixties than its predecessor. With a long, low bonnet line and high-rise optional rear spoiler it was aerodynamically efficient and clearly aimed at delivering a much higher top speed. Allied to a simplified engine line-up of either naturally aspirated or twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre JZ-series straight-six offering between 220bhp and 326bhp, top-spec turbo versions with Toyota’s first 6-speed gearbox now offered ‘supercar’ performance.The car presented here started life as a 1996 Toyota Supra RZ-S, factory twin-turbo with a 6-speed gearbox and was one of only 563 examples produced in the desirable factory colour of Royal Sapphire Pearl (8L5). This was not enough for our vendor…..he wanted more!And more he got…. he is a very determined man and set his sights on turning his Supra in to one of the fastest road-legal cars in Europe – and boy, was he determined. By his own admission, he got ‘carried away’, but the result is truly impressive. A project that may have cost him in excess of £200,000 but there is no disputing that he realised his ambition, the car is a testament to that and his commitment, so behold. Every component and part had to be ‘up to standard’ given the perfection criteria he set himself for this car.This Supra has 1250bhp+ and is the fastest ½ mile RWD road-legal car in the UK, running a 100-200km/h time of 3.49 seconds which is quicker than most modern hyper cars! The sort of reliable and consistent performance this car has is not achieved easily, and the engineering involved here is top-drawer and specialist.Fully stripped down to its skeleton, the car had its chassis and paintwork (factory RSP) rotisserie-prepared ready for its epic transformation – this became a full and proper race car quality preparation / build project. From here, the brief got ‘deep’ as everything deemed less that stellar was replaced – the list of new OEM parts became lengthy to say the least! The car’s bespoke build, fabrication and maintenance have been done by specialists ‘SRD Tuning’ of Haywards Heath, one of the best and most respected tuners of Supras in Europe. They know these cars like nobody else and have been ‘fettling’ with this car for years.The original 2JZGTE engine has been extensively reworked with an array of forged parts and endless hours of R&D. The top-end sports a ported and polished head, built valvetrain, Kelford cams and an incredible Precision 7675 GEN2 DBB Turbo, whilst Syvecs S7 management helps fine tune everything. The engine is mated to a Samsonas RS90 5-speed sequential gearbox with a long drop gear.The interior likewise has been reworked, with the factory Toyota seats having been thoroughly reworked, leather-trimmed and complete with Alcantara, whilst blue diamond stitch work gives the original interior a huge lift whilst retaining some original Mk4 Supra aura.The car is surprisingly road-friendly; it fires up on the key, idles and drives smoothly, whilst the Samsonas gearbox is actually a joy to use. The car runs a ‘flex fuel’ system for both pump fuel (Shell V Power) and VPC85 race fuel. This ingenious system automatically detects what’s running through the fuel system, relays it back to the ECU which automatically switches the map. A change of wheels/tyres/suspension spec and the removal of the parachute - you would pretty much have a standard looking Supra. The exterior is sufficiently subtle not to immediately alert you to the Behemoth of a performance car that lurks underneath, and it’s all the more appealing because of it.Full specification to be added to website soon or upon request beforehand.SpecificationMake: TOYOTAModel: SUPRA RZ-SYear: 1996Chassis Number: JZA800037390Registration Number: A50 PRATransmission: Manual Engine Number: TBCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1800 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
Competitive in the right hands, this beautifully prepared B8 has current FIA/HTP papers and is potentially eligible for a host of exclusive events including Masters, Peter Auto and the Guards Trophy.The hugely-successful Chevron B8 first appeared in 1968, usually with BMW 2-litre engines but also with the Ford FVA, FVC and occasionally the Lotus-Climax. It was homologated into FIA Group 4 Sports Cars from 1 March 1968 on the basis that 50 were built (reduced to 25 in 1969). To help Chevron Cars achieve the required number (on paper), every rebuild was listed as a new car - a habit that would continue into the B16, B19 and even the B21 and, no doubt, was a practice common to other builders of limited production racing cars. In the end, 44 of the original cars were completed. Often described as one of the greatest racing cars of all time, the B8 was fast, forgiving and delightful. In common with the Lotus Elan and the BMW E30 M3, it was one of those cars that would not punish you for a temporary 'loss of talent' and would quietly sort itself out whilst you were considering 'Plan B'. Then, as now, it was capable of humiliating the top GTs in period at short circuits like Crystal Palace or Brands Indy where dicing with GT40s was a regular occurrence.Offered here for auction at the 2023 Race Retro International Historic Motor Show is DBE-45, believed to be the only B8 to escape a racing life and was reportedly sold for road use which is supported by a "Pink Slip" and letter of authenticity. The B8 proved too difficult for even occasional road use and was soon parked up, unused and fell into disrepair before being shipped to Switzerland where it was restored and used for hill climbing. Around 2003, the old race car was brought back to the UK and professionally returned to full racing specification.Our vendor has owned the B8 since 2012 and carried out a meticulous ground-up rebuild beginning in 2015 with new brake master cylinders, callipers, rotors, new ProLite 350, Aeroquip hoses & fittings, new purpose-moulded shatterproof acrylic windows and professionally re-wired. Also fitted was a new FIA approved fuel bag, all new NMB rod ends, track ends, spherical bearings, wheel bearings and new Koni (correct period) shocks. To finish the project off, the Chevron was professionally painted in a high-gloss red gel coat.The B8 has had seven hours running since and comes with a zero-hours M10 BWM engine completely rebuilt to full race specification with new rods, crank, valves and guides mated to a zero-miles Mark Baily FT 200 gearbox.Described as absolutely race ready, on-the-button and highly competitive in the right hands, this historic racer should be eligible for many prestigious events including Masters, Peter Auto, Guards Trophy and many more, and could be raced most weekends of the season somewhere. Offered with new type 2016 HTP, an additional long-range fuel tank, Lifeline Zero 360 electric fire-system, ignition system, nose and other miscellaneous running spares.SpecificationMake: CHEVRONModel: B8Year: 1968Chassis Number: DBE-45Registration Number: N/ATransmission: ManualMake: Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
**Please note the car needs a new SAM unit. There is a three week wait period with Mercedes to order a new unit and this is being arranged, with costs covered by the seller** First supplied to legendary Grand Prix driver, Mr Tony Brooks, and for sale directly from the Brooks family. This Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG was presented when new to its one and only owner, the legendary Grand Prix driver, Mr Tony Brooks. During his professional driving career, Tony drove in 39 Grand Prix races, winning six of them and finishing on the podium ten times. His career spanned the exciting early years of Grand Prix racing and he drove for both the successful British Vanwall team as well as the emerging Scuderia Ferrari under the early stewardship of Enzo Ferrari himself. Finishing 3rd in the Vanwall team, he went on to finish second in the world championship for Ferrari. During his era, only Juan Manuel Fangio, Alberto Ascari and Stirling Moss were more successful. In 1955 he was studying for his finals in dentistry – the family profession – when he was called in as a last-minute replacement at the Connaught team for the Syracuse GP, which he then won. It was a remarkable feat, the first GP win for a British driver in a British car for 31 years, and earned him the moniker of “the racing dentist”. He also enjoyed a varied and successful Sports Car career, winning the 1,000 km race at the Nurburgring as well as the RAC Tourist Trophy race at Silverstone as team mate to Stirling Moss. He drove successfully at Le Mans and was lucky to survive a substantial accident during the night at Le Mans in 1957 before going on to win the British Grand Prix held in the same year.Tony was a highly respected and proud member of the BRDC, and enormously liked and admired. He was a charming, unassuming gentleman and the unsung hero of an era when racing was exceptionally dangerous. The C32 was AMG's take on the W203 C-Class that was introduced for the 2002 model year. They were powered by Mercedes' M112 E32 ML supercharged 3.2-litre V6 which, when gently massaged by AMG, produced 349hp and 332 lb/ft of torque, sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed automatic transmission. This exceptional example, which he owned from new, is offered here for sale directly from the Brooks family. As requested by him at the time, the electronic speed limiter was removed when new - not altogether surprising. It presents really well in Brilliant Silver over a well equipped black leather interior and has recently benefitted from a new battery and a fresh MOT. On offer today at No Reserve, this is a fascinating part of motor racing history with exceptional provenance and pedigree. SpecificationMake: MERCEDESModel: C32 AMGYear: 2002Chassis Number: WDC2030652R035160Registration Number: LG02 FKRTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 112961-60-002655Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 120000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images
A fully restored and well-sorted example of the four-cylinder 914.By the late 1960s, both Volkswagen and Porsche were in need of new models; Porsche was looking for a replacement for their entry-level 912, and Volkswagen wanted a new range-topping sports coupé to replace the Karmann Ghia. At the time, the majority of Volkswagen's developmental work was handled by Porsche, and VW needed to contract out one last project to Porsche to fulfil their end of the deal. They decided to make this new car that final project, so Ferdinand Piech, who was in charge of research and development at Porsche, was put in charge of the 914. It was originally intended to sell the vehicle with a flat-four cylinder engine as a Volkswagen and with a flat-six engine as a Porsche, however, Porsche decided during development that having both companies sharing the same body would be risky for business in the American market, and convinced Volkswagen to allow them to sell both versions as Porsches in North America. On 1st March 1968, the first 914 prototype was presented, however development became complicated after the death of Volkswagen's chairman, Heinz Nordhoff, on 12th April 1968. His successor, Kurt Lotz, was not connected with the Porsche dynasty and the verbal agreement between Volkswagen and Porsche fell apart. However, in the end it didn't really matter and, over the seven years of the model's life, the 914 would outsell the 911 and eventually find over 118,000 homes.In its earliest form, the 914 was powered by a fuel-injected 1.7-litre flat-four engine, based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine, developing a modest 80bhp and to counter this the engine was mid rather than rear-mounted, ensuring the little 914 was blessed with excellent handling, aided by all-round independent suspension. The Targa roof clipped neatly out of the way to the underside of the boot-lid when you wanted fresh air and set a fashion that cars such as the Fiat X1/9 would follow well into the 1980s.CCA 823M was imported from the States initially in 2015 and purchased by our vendor as a lockdown project in February 2021. The intention was to fully strip the car and rebuild it from top to bottom. Our knowledgeable vendor was aware of which marque/model specialists he wanted to use and the work was assigned accordingly. Dan Wearing in Stourport was tasked with the project and duly stripped the 914 back to bare metal exposing the poor floors, so the car was put on a jig and the relevant panels were procured from Holland. Any defective metal work was duly cut out with fresh metal inserted, fully etch-primed and treated to a fresh coat of solid Black, as it was when it left the factory. A total of £12,000 was spent alone on the bodywork and fresh paint.A further £3,500 was lavished on the interior by Stitch Perfect of Droitwich, including seat covers, door cards, carpets and a dash-top and VW Heritage rebuilt the power plant and stripped the gearbox back making sure all was good. A brand new wiring harness was fitted, the suspension was fully rebuilt and re-bushed, as can be seen in our images, and the calipers were rebuilt by Big Red of Worcester. Excluding the initial cost of the car, a total of around £22,000 has been invested to bring this pretty little 914 up to the standard you see today.914s are now the last of the affordable air-cooled Porsches and combine period charm, uncomplicated engineering and versatile fun motoring. On offer at No Reserve, this ready to enjoy, turn-key German classic is sure to generate some good interest.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 914/4 1.7Year: 1973Chassis Number: 4732926537Registration Number: CCA 823MTransmission: ManualEngine Number: EA0094108Drive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 89678 MilesMake: LHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
A superb opportunity to take ownership of a true WRC homologation special. The Evo 1 seems destined to become the most sought-after of all and this example is offered at No Reserve.From the mid-1960s until the early 1990s, Lancia was a major force on the international rallying stage, winning the ‘World Rally Championship for Makes’ no fewer than 11 times between 1972 and 1992. This included a remarkable six successive victories commencing in 1987. During the same period, Lancia drivers won the European Rally Championship on 14 occasions and the World Drivers' Championship (only instigated in 1978) 4 times. Badged as the Delta HF 4WD on its introduction in 1986, the model retained the Volumex supercharger initially before switching to a straightforward turbo when transformed into the Integrale in 1987. The latter would prove a supremely capable rally car, winning the World Championship in both 1987 and 1988, yet in road trim remained a thoroughly practical family hatchback.Homologated to maintain the works rally team's competitive edge, the first Evoluzione models were manufactured towards the end of 1991, incorporating wider front and rear track, appropriately altered bodywork, an engine re-mapped to produce more power and a number of other detail improvements.Offered here at the 2023 Race Retro International Historic Motorsport show is a 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale ‘Evolusione’ or Evo 1 as they are commonly referred to, finished in sparkling Rosso Monza and fitted with optional black perforated leather sports seats. The Evo appears to have been first-registered in the UK back in 1996 and in 2004, when values were low, was subject to 'Category D' (damaged repairable) insurance claim. Today the Integrale presents nicely, the Rosso Monza paintwork retains a deep gloss and the interior also presents well retaining period features including the leather covered MOMO Corse steering wheel. The ‘Monte Carlo’ 5-stud alloy wheels have recently been refurbished and finish off the car nicely and we are informed that, when out on the streets, this box-arched rally legend still attracts all the right attention.It's accompanied by its history file which includes old V5C registration paperwork, a wealth of old invoices and MOTs from over the years, a jack, copies of original sales literature. The car will be presented to auction with a pre-MOT inspection report indicating potential works required.Low mileage, perfect examples are now starting to disappear into classic car collections and becoming increasingly difficult to source, and consequently the market for Integrales of all types continues to firm. This is a super opportunity to take ownership of a genuine Evo 1 that had some recorded damage in the past. However, could be used and enjoyed at a far more attractive price point. Offered without reserve, we welcome any pre-sale inspections of this cracking little Lancia. SpecificationMake: LANCIAModel: DELTA INTEGRALE EVO 1Year: 1992Chassis Number: ZLA831AB000562963Registration Number: J332 WRDTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 154440 KMMake: Only LHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
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