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A mixed lot of collectors cars, which includes Tri-ang Minic Motorway cars with controllers, Austin Healey & Jaguar XK120 Corgi classic sports car,

2000 Ginetta G20Registration number D33 TWFGreen with red highlights and a red interiorPrepared for sprints and hillclimbsRoad legal, factory built former press carLow mileage of approx. 30,000 recorded milesBody-off restoration a few years ago, with expenditure totalling £42,000 (invoices available)Brand new Ford 2L Zetec engine with modified head and Piper cams tested at 170bhp and 150 ft lb torque fitted in 2015 and 8,000 recorded miles sinceBespoke five speed close-ratio gearboxCustom stainless exhaustCustom differentialAll lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions HPI clear Events participated in include Nürburgring, Liege-Corse run, Prescott, Loton Park, Curborough Reviewed by Richard Hammond, reportedly winner of sports car trophy presented by Bugatti Owners Club in 2018, and in Classic Marques Calender December 2019, plus many othersView videoView video This lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 25th October. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £100 + VAT, to include the first week of storage, unless otherwise noted. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice

1933 MG J2Registration number ALX 934Chassis number J4199Frame number 2767AJBlack with a red leather and vinyl interiorHood and tonneau cover are in black 'Wigan' materialDVLA declared manufactured 1978Wonderful history with the first owner being the vendors father, he spent some time looking for this car which he evenutally discovered and, as being an engineer, completely restored to better than newExtensive history file with copy of early photosPlease see the condition report online for the history of this carThe owner also has a large box containing many small parts removed, replaced or bought and not used, to be collected by the buyer from the postcode area TA13 at a mutually agreed date and timeAll lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions With V5C, HPI clear AA badge & St Christopher on dash will be retained (shown in photos) View video Information from the owner: General History up to 2024 This car was bought new in November 1933 by my father, then a serving Flying Officer with the RAF who had just returned from a 3 year posting with No 27 Squadron in the North Western Frontier region of India (now the Pakistan/Afghanistan border areas) flying the Westland Wapiti” 2 seater Bomber/Army support aircraft and had saved enough to pay the £200 for his new J2 At the time he was based at RAF Henlow and during the 6 month guarantee period there was a good bit of correspondence between him and the MG company, I have copies of the Abingdon responses from which it seems that he had problems with performance 'maximum speed only 68 mph' and other small matters including vibration. It seems that in April 1934 a new gearbox and remote were fitted plus new front engine bearings etc. These seem to have been dealt with promptly and efficiently. Mileage by then was over 4,000 Sometime in 1934 father and friend took the car on a long tour into Southern Germany and there are several photos taken on that trip including loading (or unloading) onto channel ferry, just guessing Newhaven/Dieppe The next report is it taking part in the Great West Motor Club’s London to Bournemouth trials at the end of March 1935 and I have a photo of it taken at the Bovington Camp section. As father married later in April that year it seems unlikely that he was the entrant so he must have traded it in by then for the 2 Litre Lagonda he next had. The only clue as to its location after 1935 is a repair plate on the radiator header tank by Sercks of Maidstone, Kent and a tax disc issued by London C C expiring end of June 1938. The next phase in the story is that in 1937 or 1938 the car was bought by a young Lincolnshire man, Colin Muncaster. I was able to contact the widow of Colin’s brother, Ray, and she (Phyllis) was able to tell me quite a lot and the rest of the history comes from her and another name she mentioned, Mike Hewson, who lived very near the Muncasters in Horncastle. Mike Hewson’s father was with Colin when he bought the car and they took it to the British Grand Prix held at Donington Park in 1937 or 38. Colin was keen on some competition driving and had the car worked on by the well known MG fettler Harry Lester. The engine had a Laystall crank fitted, cylinder head modified with polished ports enlarged to 1 1/8 inch dia and bigger 1 1/8 inch carburetters fitted. The brakes were converted to hydraulic using components from a Wolseley Hornet with 9 inch drums. Ignition was by 'Scintilla' magneto. Phyllis told me that Colin and Ray were coming home from the pub when they ran off the road near Horncastle and Ray, being thrown forward, lost his front teeth on the dashboard. She asked if the marks were still there on the aluminium panel. I looked and indeed they were and still are! I imagine this was the cause of the bent chassis discovered during restoration. Apparently during the war Colin bought another MG (understood to be a J1 salonette) to use that engine to 'save' the original 'good' engine until war was over, but the car was taxed for a while in 1941 and 1943. Colin was born in 1914 but for some reason wasn’t called up for military service. He had a Garage business and after the war worked for the Council. I have photocopies of ALX 934 taken from late 1930’s on some showing his Hill Climb runs and trophies won, all presumably in the Lincolnshire general area up to about 1952 when by then it was fitted with 16 inch rear wheels. The 19 inch wheels went back on for everyday use until 1955 when it was pushed into an open ended Nissen hut until bought by Harry Dickinson of Bucknall, Lincs, in 1978 where it sat unused for another 27 years until I bought it from Harry’s widow. Before that a chance conversation with another J2 owner at a car show in 2005 led to the discovery that father’s old car still existed and was for sale. I went up to Lincolnshire to see it; very much as I would have expected after so long unused although the engine had been started and run occasionally. It seemed complete and original and there was a large amount of spare parts included. My offer was accepted and we hauled it back to Suffolk a week or so later in July. It soon became apparent that it needed much more than a tidy up and it looked like a total strip down was needed, everything that could wear was worn and the woodworm had consumed most of the plywood trim. The first thing to do was to drain and refill the engine oil, water in radiator, connect to a battery and take a fuel feed from a petrol can. Starter pushed, and engine started and ran strongly, still on its magneto, so this was encouraging. So began over 2 years of work whenever I was able. The most useful tool was the angle grinder to cut off all the rusted up nuts and bolts and with body off I could see what had to be done. The body and chassis went up to David Wall in Wroxham where he repaired and replaced any damaged and rotten timber and re panelled in steel or aluminium where necessary. The chassis was straightened and new stubs welded on the rear chassis cross members to take the spring trunnions. Other steel fittings, plates, brackets, stainless battery box etc. were made up for me by the people at the metal fabricators whom I then worked for. A trip to Sports and Vintage in Shrewsbury supplied me with all the other bits and pieces I thought I needed as well as relining the clutch plate. This was followed by a trip to Jones Springs to recondition the springs. This lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 25th October. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £100 + VAT, to include the first week of storage, unless otherwise noted. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice

Modern Action Man figures (x60) with some accessories including sports car, dune buggy etc. (4 boxes)The items in this auction are located offsite and as such, we have limited access to provide postage quotes. Therefore, we are only able to offer a discretionary post and packing service on small, singular items. Due to the fragility of lots in this auction, we would strongly advise using a professional packing service in most instances.

A Morgan (UK sports car) cane picnic hamper with fabric liner; a Morgan dashboard frame; Morgan brochures.

Three diecast Dinky vehicles, to include: 103 Austin Healy ‘100’ Sports, red; 239 Vauxhall racing car, green; 234 Ferrari racing car, blue, all boxed.

A collection of books on golf and other sports, to include, THE HISTORY OF THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, The Naldrett Press; ANNUAL OF THE ROYAL CALEDONIAN CURLING CLUB FOR 1895-96; BRAID (J), ADVANCED GOLF, Methuen, reprint, 1911; CLITHEROE (A), CAR CANNY MOTORING STORIES, Duckworth, 1939; GRAVES (C), CANDID CADDIES, 1935; WISDEN, Almanac for 1984, (qty).

Registration No: AJ02 ZKD Chassis No: WP0ZZZ99ZZ56444587 MOT: July 2025Desirable 'Gen 2' 3.6 litre exampleOnly four former keepers from newFull service history from new documented in extensive history file with full original book packRecently subject to much recent expenditure for a full borescope check and IMS Bearing change, plus a new steering rack, discs and pads, rear shocks and OEM exhaustsSpecified in the incredibly rare Porsche Exclusive colours of Cobalt Blue over a Light Blue InteriorAsked to nominate his favourite generation of Porsche 911 during its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, racing driver and journalist Tiff Needell chose the 996 commenting: "This was the model that brought the 911 into the modern world. We finally got rid of the VW pedals and had a chassis that handled in a much more progressive and controllable manner. Not a convert before, completely converted after!" Traditionalists may have decried the 996's water-cooled engine and shared Boxster componentry, however, the newcomer's use of a brand-new platform (the 911's first since 1963) meant that it was notably lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic than its 993 predecessor. Equipped with four-valve cylinder heads, the 996's 3.4-litre engine developed 296bhp and 258lbft (outputs comparable to those of the 993 Carrera RS's 3.8-litre unit). Allied to either a six-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic transmission, the free-revving flat-six enabled the 2+2-seater to sprint to 60mph in 5 seconds and onto 174mph. More ergonomically laid out and spacious than that of any previous 911, the 996's cabin also boasted a far better HVAC system. Model year 2002 saw a major upgrade to Carrera 2 and 4 with a 'facelift' to include the Turbo's 'teardrop' headlamps, glovebox, sports steering wheel, and the larger 320bhp 3.6-litre engine (featuring Variocam Plus variable valve timing and opening technology).First registered on the 11th July 2002, ‘AJ02 ZKD’ was specified through the Porsche Exclusive programme in the rare colour scheme of Cobalt Blue over a Light Blue extended leather interior and was specified with such luxuries as heated ‘memory’ adjusting front seats, Tiptronic gearbox, Sat-Nav, air-conditioning and dark burr maple trim. Externally, the car came with a body-coloured matching hardtop and rides upon 18” Porsche Sport Classic alloy wheels.Purchased by the vendor in 2014, there are four previous keepers recorded, with the previous owner having been the custodian since 2009. The history file records seven Porsche main dealer services and five Porsche specialist services, with the latest recorded in August 2021 at 118,222 miles. Furthermore, the car has been subject to much further work as recorded by several invoices within the history folder, including an IMS and RMS bearing change plus more recent works for new rear shock absorbers, reconditioned steering rack, new brake discs and pads, an oil service in 2023 and a new stainless-steel exhaust. The vendor now rates the 911 mechanically as in ‘very good to excellent’ fettle. The bodywork has also been equally well cherished, and the vendor also rates this as ‘very good for the age of the car’ and ‘feels all round to have covered far less than its currently indicated 124,000 miles’.A genuinely delightful soft-top Porsche, ‘AJ02 ZKD’ is offered to market as the vendor has in his own words ‘simply not been using the car to its full potential’. Representing excellent value compared with some of its newer 911 siblings and given its specification is arguably far more interesting. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: JNP 570 Chassis No: GS2501760 MOT: ExemptA clean example that was subject to a comprehensive overhaul in the late 80s / early 90sFloor gearchange exampleSporting a delightful original 'special order' interiorSubject to recent cylinder head overhaul and attention to the bodyworkIntroduced in 1947, the A40 was Austin's first 'clean sheet' post-WW2 family saloon design. Based on a sturdy chassis frame equipped with independent front suspension, a 'live' rear axle and four-wheel drum brakes, the newcomer was powered by a 1200cc OHV four-cylinder engine allied to a four-speed manual transmission. With 40bhp on tap, it was reputedly capable of over 70mph. Once production was in full swing and the principal Devon (four-door) and Dorset (two-door) saloon models firmly established, other variants joined the A40 line-up including a Jensen-designed sports four-seater, 10cwt Pickup, 10cwt Van and Estate car (or 'Countryman' as it was known).First registered on 29th July 1950, ‘JNP 570’ is a rare example of an Austin A40 Devon, that was supplied from new in the attractive colour scheme of Black over a special order Grey interior with a rare Smiths clock rear-view mirror and a floor-change gearbox. Little is known of the early history of the Austin, however, it has been evidently very well looked after and has retained much of its original interior, even following a comprehensive body restoration during the late 1980s / early 1990s.Purchased by the vendor in 2015, ‘JNP 570’ has been cherished as part of a small private collection and has been maintained impeccably throughout his period of ownership. Recent works include a cylinder head overhaul during which hardened valve seats were fitted so that the car could comfortably be run on unleaded petrol. The front of the body has received much attention to the metalwork and paint. Now offered at No Reserve at our Duxford auction, the Austin is described as being in ‘very good’ order all round and will instantly transport any prospective owner back to an age when these now rare cars were de rigueur on the streets of Britain.PLEASE NOTE: A previous owner has been in contact and described that this A40 Devon is a very well known car with an extensive history file. We are indebted to previous owner, Mr David Whyley for his description: The car was first registered on 29th July 1950 to Victor Morral of the Motor House Broadway Road Evesham and in the early 1980’s, the car was then taken in payment for a job by a worker at a house in the Evesham area. It would later be offered for Auction at a Wolverhampton car auction and then Trevor Bradley acquired it on the 20th March 1981 when it was re-commissioned for the road. David and Anne Whyley bought it from him on 30/05/8 when it had covered just 49,000 miles. David and Anne would be custodians of the A40 for thirty years during which time it would be featured in many magazine articles and documentaries including "The Car is the Star". David also overhauled the engine at 89,000 miles and replaced all of the chromework with new old stock fittings. David is a highly regarded Austin historian and described 'JNP 570' as "one of the best preserved examples left in existence today." For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: URK 397 Chassis No: BN1223802 MOT: ExemptUnderstood to have been despatched directly to Donald Healey Garages in 1955 before receiving a full conversion to M-specificationBelieved to have been raced in the US and at the Nassau Speed week before being repatriated to the UK as early as 1958Retaining its original M-specification engine plus a BN2 four-speed gearbox with overdriveMille Miglia eligibleDonald Healey's eponymous company built a prototype two-seater sports car for display at the 1952 London Motor Show. It was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and sported a notably sleek body designed by Gerry Coker and built by Tickford. It was dubbed the 'Healey Hundred' (a moniker chosen to reflect the car's ability to reach the magic 100mph), and, subject to a suitably encouraging response, Healey planned to build production versions in-house at his factory in Warwick. As things transpired, not only did the Ice Blue prototype more than impress the public, but it also excited Austin's Managing Director, Leonard Lord, so much that he struck a deal to build the car in volume at Longbridge. The newcomer was renamed the Austin-Healey 100/4. The rest, as they say, is history.The 100/4's chassis was a departure from the company's previous backbone designs and comprised a pair of three-inch square box-section side members running the length of the car, some 17 inches apart. These were braced by parallel and cruciform cross-members to which the steel floor pressings were attached. After the first 25 cars had been constructed at Healey's own premises in Warwick, the production of the mainstream bodyshells was turned over to Jensen. Once complete, the shells were transported to Longbridge, where the Healeys were assembled alongside the A90.As part of his tireless publicity campaign to promote the newly introduced Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1, Donald Healey entered a team of four pre-production cars for the 1953 Le Mans 24-hour race. Running with standard windscreens, interiors and even bumpers, two of this mildly tweaked quartet survived to finish 12th and 14th overall (an amazing result for such comparatively inexpensive cars in near showroom condition). Eager to capitalise on this success (and also to comply with the event's homologation requirements) Healey persuaded BMC to list a 'Le Mans kit' (twin 1.75 inch SU carburettors, high-lift camshaft, revised distributor advance curve and stronger valve springs etc) in its parts catalogue for 1954. Known officially as part P-280, it was available to fit on new or old models alike, and by dealers or private individuals. A handful of BN1 100s were to be delivered from Longbridge directly to the Donald Healey Motor Co. to be fitted with the 'Le Mans Modification Kit' when new; but upon launch of the BN2 it was to be adopted by BMC themselves for the 100M version and subsequently introduced at the 1955 London Motor Show. The upgrade has remained a popular modification package ever since and continues to be reproduced today.According to the accompanying Heritage Certificate, chassis BN1/223802 was built on 8th February 1955 in right-hand drive configuration for the Australian market. It is said to have all the hallmarks of a car that was uprated to ‘Le Mans’ specification at Donald Healey’s Warwick factory rather than being modified (either in period or more modern times) by a dealer or private individual. The requisite ‘telltales’ apparently being: a bend in the shroud bracket to clear the cool air box, aluminium louvred bonnet (crafted by Jensen cars) and hand etched numbering to the uprated SU carburettors etc. Seemingly shipped to the Bahamas when new (rather than Sydney), the 100 is further understood to have participated in that year’s Nassau Speed Week. Sadly, there are no reliable records to confirm its participation. The Big Healey is understood to have had a damaged rear end and have been repainted British Racing Green over Yellow when it was found by Dr Pryor whilst holidaying in the Bahamas during 1957. The vendor believes there is a chance that BN1/223802 was diverted to Nassau at the behest of Sir Sydney and Lady Greta Oakes who were prominent members of the Caribbean racing scene at the time and friends with Donald Healey.Repatriated by Dr Pryor in 1958 and issued with the Croydon registration number ‘URK 397’, he took the two-seater off the road following an accident in which his daughter was injured but retained possession until 1971. First owned by the vendor from 1980-1985 during which time he had it restored and repainted in its original Ice Blue over Old English White colours, the 100 later passed to Tony Elshof who previously served as the Austin-Healey Club’s Competitions Secretary and amassed a collection of significant examples of the marque. Changing hands several times thereafter, including a sojourn in France, ‘URK 397’ was reacquired by the seller during 2018. Entrusted to Rose’s Garage and Bushell’s Vehicle Restorations for servicing and maintenance since then, the Big Healey is deemed to be in ‘very good overall’ mechanical condition. Running and driving well during our recent photography session, the improved BN2 four-speed manual gearbox and gearlever-operated overdrive were both a boon. Although no longer concours, the two-seater remains presentable. Potentially eligible for such prestigious events as the Mille Miglia Storica, ‘URK 397’ is offered for sale with extensive history file, spare wheel, hood, tonneau cover and spare parts (the original, very rare distributor vacuum unit and the original cylinder head). It will also be accompanied by the V5C Registration Document.i For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: ARH 90X Chassis No: WF0BXXGCABCY39773 MOT: July 2025Believed to be 1 of just 168 UK registered XR3s left on the road todaySupplied with rare and desirable 5 speed manual transmissionOffered with a collection of invoicesFinished in attractive Titan BlueTo compete with Volkswagen's Golf GTI, a hot hatch version of the MkIII Escort was developed – the XR3. Initially, this featured a tuned version of the 1.6L CVH engine fitted with a twin-choke Weber carburettor, uprated suspension and numerous cosmetic alterations. It lacked a five-speed transmission and fuel injection. Fuel injection finally arrived in October 1982 creating the XR3i, eight months behind the limited edition (8,659 examples) race-track-influenced RS 1600i. The Cologne-developed RS received a more powerful engine with 115 PS (85 kW), thanks to computerized ignition and a modified head as well as the fuel injection. Built in Germany but developed with the aid of computers in Essex, Michigan and Cologne, the XR3 was an instant hit, and represented one in 10 Escort sales. The mix of iconic ‘cloverleaf’ alloy wheels, chin spoiler and Porsche 928 inspired sports seats, captured the public’s imagination. It wasn’t perfect, however, despite Bilstein being drafted in at the last minute to tweak the suspension, the ride was firm, so Ford’s UK Special Vehicle Engineering arm, headed by Rod Mansfield, stepped in to change that.Believed to be one of some 168 UK registered XR3s left on the road today, this XR3, a non-injection iteration of the model, was first registered on 20th April 1982, with the rare and desirable 5-speed manual transmission. Finished in the attractive and rarely seen Titan Blue with dealer decals still in place, this is a very early XR3 that the vendor purchased for his daughter in March 2022, after ‘a long search for a ‘good one’’, but it sits in a garage and has seen little use. With 4 former keepers recorded, the vendor says the car had once been owned by an auntie, then her niece and had been in storage for sometime.Even with Historic Vehicle status, the vendor has still put the XR3 through an MOT test at 86,798 miles, which will expire in July 2025. The single advisory has been remedied. The body is amazingly original with some minor marks as you would expect from such originality. The interior is equally very good. 'ARH’ had a cam-belt fitted along with a full service when purchased. In the last two years, the XR3 has also benefitted from a new carburettor, cam-belt and water pump, new tyres, new brake components, battery and battery tray, head gasket, thermostat, oil and filter. Additionally, it's worth pointing out its cloverleaf spare wheel and a Blue top-tint windscreen. Offered with a collection of invoices, sundry paperwork and a current V5C on file. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226

Registration No: BXO 32 Chassis No: 6027484 MOT: ExemptSubject to a full restoration in the 1980s and kept in fine running order sinceOwned by the vendor since 2013, with over £20,000 of expenditure in that period with receipts to showMatching original chassis and engine numbersExtensively uprated for competition work, with some 57hp on tap, as shown by the dynograph print out on file Spiritual successor to the ‘Brooklands’ competition model which had achieved such success around its namesake not to mention on the Tourist Trophy, Irish Grand Prix and Le Mans 24-hours etc, the Riley 9hp ‘Imp’ debuted in prototype guise at the October 1933 Olympia Motor Show. Fast enough to accrue silverware but tractable enough for road use, the newcomer was also among the prettiest automotive designs of the 1930s. Notably compact, its 7ft 6in wheelbase chassis featured all-round leaf-sprung suspension, four-wheel drum brakes and an underslung rear axle. Fed by twin carburettors and utilising an (optional) Scintilla magneto, the two-seater’s free-revving 1.1 litre engine developed some 42bhp and was allied to four-speed transmission. Tipping the scales at just 17cwt, the Imp was reputedly capable of 80mph (a speed few class rivals could match). Total production figures are unknown but have been estimated at 120–150 cars of which some 80 are known to have survived. According to its accompanying buff logbook, chassis 6027484 was first issued with the London number plate 'BXO 32' on 20th May 1935. Surviving World War Two, the Riley belonged to K.F. Rouse Esq of Birmingham for almost thirty years (1948-1977) before being bought by noted collector Graham Galliers. Finished in White with Cream upholstery at the time, the Imp then passed to Tony Smith of Cheshire who had specialist Bill Morris overhaul and uprate the ENV four-speed pre-selector gearbox (needle roller bearings supplanting the original bronze bushes) as well as attending to the oil pump and brakes etc. Taking possession in 2006, the two-seater’s previous keeper entrusted it to marque specialist Blue Diamond Services for a full service and thorough going over. The same company were tasked with repainting the Riley in its original Maroon hue and overhauling its factory-fitted engine. The latter having its white metal bearings renewed, Omega pistons fitted, power-sapping, lag tappets removed and crankshaft balanced etc. The SU carburettors were refurbished and the copper piping renewed / replaced as necessary. A dyno report on file shows an increased power output of 57bhp (some thirty-five percent up on standard). Entering the current ownership via Bonhams’ 2013 Goodwood Revival auction for £74,300, the Riley is said to have since benefited from a further £20,000-plus worth of expenditure. A former yacht skipper and horologist with a consequently fine eye for detail, the vendor has had the rear axle ratio raised from 5.25 to 4.55 which he feels has ‘transformed the car’ by making first gear a usable ratio and increasing the cruising speed. A Riley Register member, the seller considers the Imp to be in ‘very good’ mechanical condition such that he is ‘not afraid to use it for any occasion’. Deemed to be ‘very good’ cosmetically aside from the odd blemish, ‘BXO 32’ is potentially eligible for a variety of Vintage Sports Car Club events. Pretty and rare in equal measure, this delectable Imp is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, numerous bills / invoices and history file. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: LHO 401 Chassis No: 401/1202 MOT: ExemptOne of just 618 Bristol 401s built and with the distinctive original Bristol registered plate "LHO 401"Previously in the ownership of Derek Cunningham, a flamboyant Hollywood writer, director and actorMatching chassis and engine numbers and a fantastic opportunity to own a BristolOffered from a deceased estate and just requiring its final finishing / debugging"This, indeed, is the car for the connoisseur. It can only be modesty on the part of the Bristol publicity boys which has prevented them from quoting as the 401's slogan 'The Best Car in Britain'" (Motor Sport magazine, January 1953).Introduced in Autumn 1949, the 401 was characterised by its super-smooth, aerodynamic bodywork. Honed in the Bristol Aeroplane Company's wind tunnel and built using Milanese coachbuilder Touring's ‘Superleggera’ technique, it boasted a commendably lithe kerb weight (c.2,700lbs). Equipped with transverse-leaf independent front suspension and hydraulic drum brakes, the newcomer proved a notably fine handler taking Touring Class wins on both the Cannes and Tulip Rallies during 1951. Powered by a 1971cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the elegant sports saloon promised nigh-on 100mph performance. Only in production for four years (by which time a mere 618 are thought to have been made), the model's exclusive £3,212 13s 4d price tag was a reflection of the aircraft quality materials used in its construction.First registered in Hampshire on the 14th May 1953 and previously featured in the December 1956 issue of Motor Sport magazine with its original and apt Bristol area mark 'LHO 401', this Bristol 401 has resided in and benefitted from its current ownership since 2019. When purchased by the vendor, 'LHO' was in a stripped-down state. The clincher for the vendor buying this particular car in a stripped-down condition - not normally recommended, was he identified from the logbook it was registered close to his birthday. A touch of serendipity in his mind. Stripped-down for previous restoration work in 1979, 'LHO 401' had occupied a space at TT Workshops Ltd for some 15 years, where work was carried out as-and-when. Decades now having passed 85% complete and unfinished, work was to begin in earnest to finally bring 'LHO' back to its former glory.All checked out as 'very good'. In particular, the chassis presented in excellent condition with no visible corrosion or signs of damage. Stripped once more, 'LHO' was presented to Superspray Ltd where it was taken to bare metal (images on file). 'LHO's' original colour had been identified as a Blue/Green hue ('Blue' on the buff logbook), however, it was decided that British Racing Green would be used. Meanwhile, the engine, was overhauled by Rob Walker Engines, Oxfordshire. A set of Cosworth pistons and rings, developed for better combustion in race engines were obtained from Roderick MacPherson, a Bristol Engine specialist, along with a 'fast road' profiled camshaft. The gearbox was taken to another Bristol specialist to be checked over and have an overdrive unit fitted.Previously in the ownership of a Derek Cunningham, a flamboyant writer, director and actor linked to satirical sketch comedy and work in Hollywood, 'LHO 401' is accompanied to the sale by its original logbook, instruction manual, a dossier of correspondence, invoices from the 1970s and 1980s, a copy of Motor Sport magazine featuring 'LHO' and other fascinating history. PLEASE NOTE: The restoration of this lot is essentially complete. The ‘finishing’ it requires is a matter of running-in, de-bugging and minor fettling. For example, the fuel filler flap could do with adjustment likewise the operation of the windscreen wiper motor. For more information, please contact: Baljit Atwal baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk 07943 584762

Registration No: JAS 767 Chassis No: BC26BY MOT: Exempt1 of just 23 RHD Bentley S2 Continental chassis to be bodied by James Young to their design number CV100Well specified with power steering, automatic transmission, electric windows and air conditioningVeteran of numerous BDC and RREC rallies and toursThe subject of over £100,000 in expenditure in its current ownership, now coming up to 19 yearsFresh from a complete engine overhaul with Overton at a cost of c.£30,000'In the twilight of their coachbuilding years, James Young had with these cars reached the pinnacle of excellence.' - Martin Bennett, Rolls-Royce and Bentley. In the 1950s and 1960s the Bentley Continental was the world's ultimate Grand Tourer, a car in which you could set off from any European capital in the morning and arrive at Monte Carlo fresh enough to play the tables that same evening. Introduced in the autumn of 1959, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 appeared externally unchanged from their 'Cloud and S-Type predecessors, though the duo's performance was considerably enhanced by the new 6230cc aluminium-alloy V8 engine. Although wider and shorter than the 'six' it replaced, the new power unit fitted relatively easily within the engine bay, relocation of the steering box from inside to outside of the chassis frame being the most obvious alteration to the previous arrangements. Externally the new models appeared virtually unchanged, while beneath the skin Rolls-Royce's own four-speed automatic transmission was now the only one on offer and power steering had been standardised. Despite the popularity of the 'standard steel' bodywork, introduced when production of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars resumed after WWII, a steadily declining number of independent coachbuilders continued to offer alternatives. Arguably the most stylish were those produced to clothe the Bentley Continental which, of course, was only ever available with bespoke coachwork. One of the most prominent of these surviving firms was James Young, a company that had established itself among the foremost coachbuilders for upmarket chassis by the end of the 1930s. The Bromley-based carriage-maker had bodied its first automobile in 1908, affiliating itself with a succession of quality marques throughout the 1920s and 1930s before being acquired by the Jack Barclay Group in 1937. Its factory was devastated by wartime bombing such that the company did not resume exhibiting at the London Motor Shows until 1948, continuing to offer coachbuilt designs of distinction on (mainly) Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis until the arrival of the unitary construction Silver Shadow/T-Series range in the 1960s. One of just twenty-three, right-hand drive Bentley S2 Continentals to be fitted with four-door sports saloon coachwork by James Young, chassis BC26BY was initially earmarked for John Rogerson Esq, however, it was actually built to the special order of Greek businessman C.H. Dracoulis. Finished in Glasso Green with Beige leather upholstery, extras comprised of a private lock to the passenger door, rear reading light, electric front windows and leather-covered steering column levers. With Mr Dracoulis changing his mind too, the Bentley was actually supplied new to W. Turner Esq. in 1961. Entering the current ownership some forty-four years later, ‘JAS 767’ has since covered some 35,000 miles on various BDC and RREC tours with highlights including: ‘Arabian Gulf Adventure’ (2009), Northern Italian Lakes (2011). North West America / Canada (2013), South East America (2017). Touring Sweden in 2018, the S2 Continental has since restricted its sorties to the UK. Treated to more than £100,000 worth of maintenance and improvement work over the past nineteen years, some £41,000 was spent in the first two years of the vendor’s custodianship, on the engine, steering, brake and exhaust plus the discreet fitment of air-conditioning. Another £33,000 followed with the last major bill being for a thorough engine overhaul carried out by marque specialist Overton Vehicle Overhauls Ltd in 2022 (c .£30,000). Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, tool kit, spare wheel and history file (invoices, hand-written notes, build records etc). For more information, please contact: Andreas Hicks andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk 07943584762

Registration No: BF 8528 Chassis No: 60316 MOT: Exempt1 of only 1,000 Mk1s manufactured and 1 of just a handful thought to surviveBoasting its original two-seater Tourer with Dickey coachwork by United Motor Body Ltd. in AustraliaSubject to a comprehensive restoration during the 1980sUpgraded sensibly with a more modern radiator and discrete coil conversionIt is no exaggeration to say that the appearance of the 1100cc 9hp Riley at the Olympia Show in October 1926 revolutionised concepts of light car design - its lower build, outstanding handling, and good brakes, the products of careful detail design, were matched by the strong, light and advanced engine, which developed remarkable power for its modest size and began a chain of development that continued until well after WWII and also spawned the E.R.A. racing voiturettes, the most successful British racing cars of their time. Breathing efficiently through hemispherical combustion chambers and 45-degree overhead valves opened by short pushrods from twin high-set camshafts, the unit simply wanted to rev and permitted a lowish rear axle ratio that in turn gave good acceleration. The 4-speed gearbox was a joy to use. Apart from a handful of obscure, low-volume specialised sports cars, no other light car produced in similar quantities offered anything comparable.A very early Mk1 Nine, of which just a handful are thought to survive, chassis number ‘60316’ was ordered on the 27th of September 1927 and thereafter was delivered to shipping agent Tozer, Kemsley, and Millbourne on the 15th of November that year. Bodied in two-seater Tourer coachwork with Dickey seat by United Motor Body Ltd. of Australia, the Nine was known to have been in the possession of Noel Wyatt (a (late) well-known Riley club member) in 1949/1950, before being sold on by him in 1955 when a self-proclaimed ‘impoverished university student’. When Mr. Wyatt was invited to see a collection of Rileys in Australia in the 1970s, he was amazed to be shown a large collection which happened to contain the remains of ‘60316’, encompassing just the chassis and bodywork. After ten years of attempting to persuade the collection owner to sell the Riley back to him, he was successful in purchasing it in 1983.Lavished a full restoration including a new ash frame, coachwork restored, and a correct type axle, engine, and gearbox sourced, the restoration was completed in 1993. Finished in Maroon paintwork with Black wings and a Black hood, the Riley has a complementary Maroon leather interior. Repatriated in 2018 and registered ‘BF 8528’, shortly afterwards the Riley achieved 2nd place in the Vintage Open class at the Riley Register Rally 2018. Acquired by the vendor five years ago, since then used for an annual long weekend camping trip, lengthy classic car runs, and local trips, the Riley has been improved during his ownership with five new tyres in 2022 and full re-wiring at the end of last year.Featuring in ‘Australian Coach Built Cars’ by David Trunfull, a disc of restoration images, a collection of invoices, images while in Australia, information on Australian bodied Rileys, and a V5C document also accompany. The Riley has been sensibly upgraded with a modern radiator in the original radiator core, a coil conversion but with the magneto in-situ for appearances, and discrete indicators. With around 1,000 Mk1 Nines manufactured and just a handful thought to survive, this highly rare Nine which pleasingly sports its original coachwork started readily and ran well during the recent photography session. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: AXW 2 Chassis No: B86AH MOT: ExemptOn offer at No Reserve from a deceased estateOrdered at the 1933 Earls Court Motor Show and delivered to Dr I.W Magill in May 1934One of 36 bodied with James Young Drophead Coupé CoachworkIn the ownership of only two owners from new, with the current family of the deceased estate having custodianship since 1974Offered with one of the most extensive history files we have had the pleasure of handling, complete with three box files of history, including invoices for restoration in the 1970s and 1990s, buff logbook, correspondence with the original owner and chassis cardsAt the dawn of the 1930s with the reverberations of 'Black Friday' (29/10/1929) being felt worldwide, competition between carmakers grew increasingly desperate. Thus, while WO Bentley sought to refine his 8 litre into the ultimate luxury carriage, Rolls-Royce responded by dabbling with a sports car concept. Their concerns as to the branding of 'Peregrine' (as the project was labelled internally) were alleviated by Bentley's collapse in 1931. Outflanking rivals D. Napier & Son, they acquired Bentley wholesale (including WO's services) for £125,257. With a department brief that "the new car must be as unlike the Rolls-Royce models as possible" Derby engineers set about preparing 'Peregrine' for flight. Built on a 'double-dropped' chassis carrying all round semi-elliptic leaf sprung suspension and assisted drum brakes, the new car used a tuned version of the Rolls-Royce 20/25's 3669cc OHV straight-six. Boasting twin SU carburettors, a wilder camshaft, strengthened con-rods and a higher compression ratio, this revamped unit developed around 120bhp (a fifty percent improvement) without compromising on refinement. Equipped with the 20/25's four-speed manual gearbox, high-geared worm and nut steering and hydraulic dampers, the resultant 'Silent Sportscar' - as the Bentley 3.5 litre soon became known - was unveiled to great acclaim at the August 1933 Ascot Races.Ordered at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1933 through Pass and Joyce Ltd, chassis B86AH was the second of 36 Derby Bentleys to be bodied by James Young in Drophead Coupé form. The chassis card records on file suggests that the chassis was despatched to James Young on the 6th April 1934, and the completed car would be first registered as ‘AXW 2’ on the 17th May 1934 to Dr Ivan Magill initially of 11 Wimpole Street. Magill was an Irish-born anaesthetist who would become recognised as one of the founding fathers of anaesthesia and would also become known for inventing the Magill forceps which are still regularly used in surgery today – he would be knighted Sir Ivan Magill by Queen Elizabeth II in 1960.The buff logbook on file suggests that Magill kept the car for over thirty years, with his latest vehicle excise duty entry in 1967. A handwritten letter dated 1971 from Dr Magill to the late second owner, Brigadier Blackburn, advises that he had covered some 180,000 miles in his ownership and had originally paid £1650 for the completed car when new. Later, when the Bentley became mechanically tired, he sold it for just £150, after attempting to revive the engine which was notably thirsty on oil at this point. It appears that the car would be sat unloved from the end of Magill’s ownership until the late Brigadier Blackburn purchased it in 1971 and was in quite a state when it was taken on. It was decided at this point that a full restoration would be undertaken and the Bentley would be entrusted to family member Nick Harley in Winkleigh to perform it. Just three years later, ‘AXW 2’ emerged transformed.Brigadier Blackburn was to use the car extensively for the rest of his life, and his daughter and the vendor for the sale recalls that he took his family and the car to Germany and Singapore for his many postings as a military officer. The car would constantly be maintained by various specialists, and there is an utterly exhaustive stack of invoices from various specialists for works including body repairs, trimming repairs internally and externally and of course mechanical maintenance. It is noted that the Bentley would also be MOT’d every year, proving that the Brigadier kept the car constantly ready for action. The latest invoices on file are from specialists Richard Parsons and A&D Engineering in 2019 for works to the clutch and transmission and for an overhaul of the engine in 2008.Tragically, Brigadier Blackburn passed away in 2023 after a long-term health condition and his daughter (and regular car and boat adventure partner) inherited the Drophead Bentley from his estate. The vendor has tried as best as possible to keep the Bentley running and has prepared the car for sale by getting it running after a blocked fuel line to the solid-state fuel pump caused non-starting. Upon H&H’s inspection, we noted that the Bentley is in overall solid condition and when recently driven for the photoshoot it fired into life with relative ease, but we do advise a full mechanical check over due to the car having been sat briefly. Thanks to the obvious love that the late long-term owner had for B86AH, it has developed a delightful patina that can only be accumulated through using the car – and the history file indicating various days out to Bentley Drivers’ Club events at home and abroad attests to its condition. Prospective owners may wish to improve the car’s cosmetic appearance if they have the taste for concours displays, however, they may also be perfectly happy with its very usable ‘driver’ condition. Now, excitingly offered to the market for the first time in over fifty years, ‘AXW 2’ is to be sold without reserve. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: FJ57 PJU Chassis No: 1G1YY26U275119515 MOT: April 2025'Victory Edition' No.023/250 celebrating the Corvette as Le Mans GT1 Champion 2001-2006Supplied with extensive service history including the original book packShowing only c.46,800 miles from new.Utilising the 404bhp version of the LS2 V8, front engine and rear-wheel drive with a weight of just 1420kg, 6000cc, 395bhp, and 400ft-lbs of torque at 4000rpm. Produced in only two colours, Black or Velocity Yellow, it wore Competition Grey 18" aluminium front wheels and 19-inch rears. The interior featured two-tone leather seats embossed with the iconic flag emblems.Supplied new by the official UK concessionaire Stratstone Corvette and Cadillac, Reading, this particular car, No.23 of 250, was specified in Black with the complementing Ebony and Red interior, with Grey door sill plates, carbon-look interior trim and a unique numbered 'Victory Edition’ badge on the console. With the factory build-sheet confirming the factory specified ‘Option Z51 - Sports Package’, it has evidently seen previous ownership with a member of the Corvette Club UK and has been well-maintained by the current owner. We are informed ‘the car drives great’, however, the vendor informs us of a temperamental fuel gauge. Whether it’s to experience an icon of the road for a great drive, a track day, or a trip to Europe, this is an opportunity to own a limited edition C6 with the naturally aspirated 400bhp LS2 V8, pulling 400lbs of all-American muscle at 4,400rpm. The Corvette is fitted with a Tracker that the new owner could re-activate with a subscription. There’s a comprehensively stamped service book, file of history and bills, book pack and keys, along with the current V5C Registration Document. For more information, please contact: Baljit Atwal baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk 07943 584762

Registration No: 5256 BH Chassis No: EB2471940 MOT: September 2025Engine previously replaced with a 'standard FWE engine' mated to an MG gearboxOwned by a Lotus enthusiastOffered with restoration invoices, letters, notes and old MOT certificatesUnveiled at the 1957 London Motor Show, the Elite (Type 14) was not only Colin Chapman's first production road car but also the world's first fibreglass monocoque (a contributory factor to its reputed 684kg kerb weight). Perhaps influenced by the FIA's recently introduced 1300cc GT racing class, the newcomer's specification included F2-derived all-round independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes (inboard at the rear). Powered by a Coventry-Climax SOHC four-cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission, the basic variant claimed a top speed of over 120mph.The work of Peter Kirwin-Taylor, aerodynamicist Frank Costin and John Frayling, the Coupe's super sleek silhouette is still considered a masterpiece. Unsurprisingly, given its radical design (and Chapman's budget constraints), the first running prototype did not emerge until May 10th, 1958. Driven straight to Silverstone by Ian Walker, it promptly won a production sports car race against 1600cc opposition. As successful abroad as on British circuits, the Elite won its class at Le Mans every year from 1959-1964.Finished in Lotus Red with a Black interior, ‘BH’ is thought to have begun life as a ‘Super 95’ model (the 1973 VE60 recording ‘Super 95’), it's certainly equipped with ‘Super 95’ features including the fuel cap, ashtrays, bonnet duct etc, although it has been fitted with a ‘standard FWE engine’ at some stage. Registered on 1st January 1963, the early history of ‘BH’ is unknown, but the RF60 logbook states Lenham Sports Cars as the recorded keeper in October 1973, before passing to Kevin Sykes of Kent in March 1974. A letter on file indicates restoration during the 1980s, with supportive invoices plus the fitting of the current ‘standard’ specification FWE engine and MG gearbox as it was purchased minus the original engine. According to the vendor, the current FWE engine is thought to have covered the same mileage as the car post-restoration (c.7,411 miles), when it's likely the odometer was zeroed with an engine possibly rebuilt. We are unaware of any evidence for this.‘BH’ appears to have been used very occasionally, with six old MOTs dating between 1973 and 2021, indicating a total mileage not exceeding 4,000 during this period. Evident from the MOT records, ‘BH’ is believed to have only covered some 7,411 miles in 50 years! The current Lotus enthusiast owner of ‘BH’ acquired the car from Paul Matty Sports Cars Ltd as a light project in 2019 following a period of storage and has since carried out restoration works that have included a brake and suspension overhaul, fitting of new SU carburettors, replacement fuel pump and an overhaul of the water pump etc. Prior to the current MOT (Expiry date 10th September 2025), it was last MOT’d in 2021. ‘BH’ has seen little use in the present keeper’s hands, due to health hiccups, but it is in running order and said to have a ‘particularly nice gearbox’. The history file includes the current V5C Registration Document recording 4 former keepers, the 1973 VE60, a quantity of restoration invoices, letters, notes, and old MOTs and a purchase invoice. For more information, please contact: Stewart Parker info@handh.co.uk 07836 346875

Registration No: RLO 378E Chassis No: 1D52760BW MOT: ExemptPurchased by world famous singer, Madonna, for her son Rocco RitchieSubject to much recent work including a full repaint into Opalescent MaroonThe 'rarest' MkX, being a 4.2 Litre example pre-420GSupplied with original green logbook and service plan document issued by the supplying dealer, University Motors LtdInitially developed as Jaguar's replacement for the chassis constructed MkIX and given the in-house codename "Zenith", the Jaguar Mark X (Ten) was the British manufacturer's top-of-the-range saloon car throughout the 1960s. The large and luxurious MkX was primarily aimed at the North American market, with the company hoping that the car would appeal to heads of state, diplomats and film stars. Introduced in the same year as Jaguar's iconic E-Type, the MkX impressed with its technical specification and innovations. Unlike its predecessors, the car featured integrated unitary bodywork, the largest car constructed this way in the UK at the time, as well as independent rear suspension which was completely unheard of on early 1960s British luxury cars. Initally fitted with the same 3.8-litre, triple carburettor XK engine with straight port cylinder head as fitted to the E-Type, it gave Jaguar's flagship a top speed of 120 mph and capable handling at less than half the price of the contemporary Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. The Mark X introduced a new slightly forward-leaning nose design for Jaguar saloons, with its four headlamps set into rounded front fenders and a vaned grille. This front-end style was used on many of the manufacturer's later cars, forging Jaguar’s look for almost half a century. In 1964, in line with the E-Type, the MkX's power unit would be upgraded with a 4.2 Litre XK unit in place of the 3.8 Litre which could be coupled to either an updated Borg Warner automatic transmission (a Type 8 rather than a DG) or the same full syncromesh gearbox as its Sports Car sister. Only in production for two years, the 4.2 Litre MkX was replaced by the 420G in 1967, and remains the rarest MkX with only 5,137 built.‘RLO 378E’ was first registered by University Motors Ltd of Richmond on 17th May 1967 and then sold to Flaskett Ltd of Kingston-on-Thames on the 22nd December 1967. We then know it was the subject of some restoration work in 1995 and by the late 1990s emerged from dry storage before being acquired by Mr G Birks (Birks MotorWorks) and recommissioned in 2010. The Jaguar would be sold onto another owner before being purchased by Madonna for her son, Rocco Ritchie in 2021.Rocco decided to have the car stripped back to bare metal, welded and repainted in Opalescent Maroon, in addition, the XK engine benefitted from an overhaul which included a rebore and new pistons. The interior was treated to a refresh and fitted with a reversing camera to aid manoeuvring. Works were completed in 2022. Rocco has used the car extensively; regularly appearing with it at several exhibitions that display his artwork. Madonna used the Jaguar for a 2024 photoshoot that appeared on Instagram, captioned 'Mood in LNDN'. Kept at Madonna’s address throughout Rocco’s custodianship, the MkX is being offered to market directly from him. Rocco describes the car as being in overall ‘good condition’ although the engine is ticking slightly and he feels it requires looking into. Used in London, the paintwork has suffered some small dings that may need attention, although Rocco describes it as looking ‘good’ overall. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: AUB 48E Chassis No: 1E1819 MOT: ExemptAn original UK home market, right-hand drive Series 1 first registered in swinging 60s LondonComprehensively restored during the 1980's by Rawdon Restorations and subsequently a previous concours winner during the 1990sFeatured in a Classic & Sports Car magazine artcle in 1997 in which it was reviewed and driven by John SurteesMeticulously maintained and sensibly upgraded by the long term current owner and rated as an 'excellent' driver's carAmong the last century's great motoring icons, Jaguar's E-type has always inspired loyalty and devotion. Born out of the fabulous D-type racer, the model soon acquired a strong competition heritage of its own. Launched at the 1961 Geneva Salon, the Big Cat proved faster and more glamorous than virtually any production rival. Certainly, few could match its reputed 150mph top speed. At a time when Ferrari's lauded 250SWB and 250GTO made do with 'live' rear axles, the E-type utilised a sophisticated independent rear set-up with inboard disc brakes. While, rack and pinion steering enhanced the monocoque chassis's excellent roadholding and handling; putting it light years ahead of American designs like the Corvette. Revised in 1964, the E-type gained a torquier 4235cc powerplant and four-speed all-synchromesh gearbox of Jaguar's own design.Chassis 1E1819 was manufactured on 2nd May 1967 and despatched to Henlys of London on 19th May. First registered as ‘PLU 608E’, the Roadster’s first owner was a Mr B Kanarek of London W1. It appears the E-Type lived a rather modest life and only nine years after it was supplied new, its then owner, Mr Alan Jones of Shipley, Yorkshire would lay the car up in storage, waiting to find a new life.Forgotten about, until a Chris Denton of Bradford purchased it and sent the Roadster to Rawdon Restoration of Leeds c.1985/6, for whatever reason, Mr Denton sold on the car when the restoration was 95% complete, being purchased by a Mr Timothy Garnett of Ilkley and finally returning to the road in August 1987 with 50,732 miles on the clock. Mr Garnett was fastidious with the E-Type’s ownership and deservedly successful in concours events. Subsequently, The E-Type Centre of Chilcote, chose to purchase it for use as their brochure car, also becoming the cover star for an issue of Classic & Sports Car magazine, with an article that would feature F1 World Champion John Surtees comparing ‘the world’s best drivers’ cars’.The vendor purchased the two-seater from The E-Type Centre in August 1999 with an indicated 56,923 miles. During his 25-year ownership, he has regularly used it for several events including the E-Type 50th anniversary trip to Geneva with Jaguar Heritage plus much more. In 2021, the vendor’s son drove the car to the Goodwood Revival. Fastidious with maintenance, the vendor has kept the car maintained to a very high standard with some subtle upgrades for modern road use. He commented, ‘there are some stone chips around the bonnet nose which is to be expected with a 37-year-old restoration that has been used. …it is still, however, a credit to the people who restored the car in 1986.’ For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: F21 NSX Chassis No: JHMNA12600T000564 MOT: March 2025Finished in Formula Red with Black upholstery, the same as the car owned by racing legend Ayrton SennaUnderstood to be 1 of just 500 UK-supplied examplesCherished registration number ‘F21 NSX’ included in saleOffered with owner's wallet, service book, and handbook plus a collection of invoicesThe NSX (New Sportscar eXperimental) was a major departure for Honda, which by 1984 was renowned for its well-engineered but generally quite staid road cars. Its origins lay in the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina eXperimental) concept of that year and wowed the performance car world when it debuted at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. The intention was to match or better the performance of contemporaneous V8 Ferraris, coupled with superior reliability and lower cost. With styling inspired by the F-16 fighter jet, the paint process ran to 23 phases, and Ayrton Senna was involved in the vehicle's final development. It was the first mass-production car equipped with an all-aluminium body and was powered by an all-alloy V6 motor featuring Honda's patented VTEC engine control system and titanium connecting rods. The unit drove through a five-speed manual or four-speed sports automatic system.Make no mistake, this was a mould-breaking motorcar that even caused McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray to say: "When I drove an NSX, all existing benchmark cars vanished from my mind." The car was the first real Japanese 'supercar', proving itself and quickly establishing respect from its key competitors. However, this superiority was not translated into sales and, by the time production ceased in 2005, fewer than 20,000 had been sold making them relatively rare and much sought-after today.Manufactured in 1991, ‘F21 NSX’ is a highly desirable UK-supplied example having been supplied new via Shepperton Honda and first registered on the 16th May that year. Finished in the striking and iconic colour combination of Formula Red paintwork with Black leather interior upholstery, matching that of the NSX owned by racing legend Ayrton Senna that is so familiar from the well-known image of him washing it outside his Portuguese villa in 1992. The 3.0 V6 VTEC engine is allied to the four-speed automatic transmission and is offered for auction having covered some 93,600 miles from new. Covering the majority of its mileage in the first eleven years, surpassing 70,000 miles, the NSX has just three former keepers. While residing in current ownership, the NSX has been used regularly, attending numerous shows, and winning awards at several of them!Presenting very well, the NSX still features its supplying dealer sticker in the rear windscreen and the tool kit, as well as the original steering wheel and gear lever accompanying. Supplied with a history file that includes the book pack in the Honda wallet including the owner’s handbook and service book, a large collection of previous MOT certificates, numerous invoices for maintenance and servicing, original sales literature, current V5C document, and, most pleasingly, the original Shepperton Honda sales invoice and correspondence between the Shepperton Sales Director and the first owner. Benefitting from its most recent cambelt change in 2023 by Guildford Honda and a full service at the start of this year, this NSX is an excellent opportunity to acquire a scarce UK-supplied example, in a very popular colour scheme. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226

Registration No: 847 CXK Chassis No: BN6/2341 MOT: ExemptDesirable two-seater 'BN6' modelSubject to a comprehensive body-off overhaul in 1990's which has survived remarkably wellRecently undergone a caburettor rebuild by Leighton Buzzard specialists 'Carburetter Exchange' in preparation for saleMaintained very well since restoration with a large history file detailing expenditure"After a really gruelling road test, I can say that this new sports model is ideal for Continental touring. It also stood up to lap after lap of the Nürburgring at racing speeds, without complaint, and that must be equivalent to a vast mileage under more humane conditions. Finally, it has the kind of appearance that will make many prospective purchasers reach for their cheque books." – John Bolster on the Austin-Healey 100/6, Autosport, 12th October 1956.Introduced in 1956, the 100/6 represented the most radical step forward in the Big Healey's development. Despite its initial success, sales of the original Austin-Healey 100 had begun to decline by the mid-1950s and so the model was revamped as the '100/6', BMC's 2.6-litre C-series six replacing the original four-cylinder Austin Atlantic engine. At the same time, the wheelbase was lengthened from 7' 6" to 7' 8", which enabled the inclusion of two occasional seats in the rear of the BN4 variant. In 100-6 tune the pushrod six produced 102bhp - 12bhp more than its predecessor - though the inevitable weight gain meant that there was little if any improvement in performance, the car's top speed remaining at 103mph or thereabouts. Although stylistically very similar to the preceding 100, the 100/6 was nevertheless easily distinguishable by its 'crinkle' radiator grille and bonnet-top air intake. In 1957 an improved six-port engine became available, and this 117bhp unit was fitted to all the newly introduced BN6 two-seater roadsters. The top speed improved to 111mph and 1.7 seconds were cut from the 0-60mph time.According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate on file, chassis BN6/2341 was initially despatched to the Austin showroom on Oxford Street, London on the 29th of July 1958 before being redistributed to Mann Egerton of Norwich and was specified with the desirable options of wire wheels and overdrive. The first owner was Mr J. A. Boyden of Knightsbridge, London who took delivery on New Years Eve, 1958.Little is known about Mr Boyden’s ownership, or subsequent ownership until 1991, when the car is understood to have been owned by Mr A Wilkinson. It is understood that the ‘Big Healey’ was at this point in dire need of restoration, and the first record is for an estimate from Automotive Engineering and Refurbishment Ltd of Brierly Hill on the 10th October 1991. Unfortunately, Mr Wilkinson’s declining health meant a change of plans and in 1993, whilst the car was still in restoration, the car was sold to Mr M. Workman and by 1995, the car was registered on what is believed to be its original registration number, ‘847 CXK’, MOT’d and back on the road. For some reason by 1996 a legal dispute had started regarding the restoration, which is documented in the history file. However, the two-seater was by now completed having been subject to a comprehensive body-off overhaul and repainted in Red over Ivory white. The Workman family would keep ‘847 CXK’ until 2020, when the car was sold to the previous owner, who completed several works to the mechanical components of the car for which there is a stack of invoices from AH Spares.The vendor acquired ‘847 CXK’ in 2023, with the intent of the car complimenting his two-plus-two 100/6 and has used the car sparingly whilst improving it with a recent Carburettor rebuild by Carburetter Exchange, Leighton Buzzard, new rear shock absorbers and a thorough service to improve running.Upon inspection, we noted that this fine-looking motor car appears very presentable, and the vendor notes that the paintwork and bodywork are still ‘very good’ given that the restoration is now just under 30 years old. The vendor also notes that the red vinyl interior is in ‘very good’ fettle too and has evidently been subject to a major re-trim in the past. Furthermore, mechanically the Healey is said to also be ‘very good’ and has evidently been very well looked after by its owners since the restoration. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: 433 UYF Chassis No: 95296 MOT: ExemptThe most affordable entry point into exclusive Talbot-Lago ownershipExtensively restored in France during the 1990sImported into the UK in 2014Known ownership since 1955Due to the bankruptcy and break-up of the Anglo-French motor manufacturer Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq in 1935, an enterprising Venitian engineer by the name of Tony Lago would purchase the French part of the business in 1936. Lago had built much of his motoring industry experience in England during the 1920s and wasted no time in replacing the pre-bankruptcy models with several elegant new models to the newly found ‘Talbot-Lago’ company. These new designs were at first lightweight sporting six-cylinder models designed by fellow Italian ex-pat Walter Becchia and included the Talbot Baby, Talbot Cadette and the Talbot Major.The launch of the four-cylinder T4 Minor at the Paris Auto Show 1937 represented something of a departure for Talbot-Lago and allowed the company to compete within a slighter lower down price bracket. Taking its chassis from the existing Talbot Baby, a new sports saloon body was designed which resembled the larger Cadette and Major. The 2,323cc overhead valve engine was fed by a single Stromberg carburettor and produced 62hp at 4,000 rpm. To keep things upmarket, the Minor was only offered in Right Hand Drive, which was in keeping with most of the more expensive French cars. Unfortunately, by 1940 the Talbot factory would be converted to use for the war effort, spelling the end for the Minor.Understood to have been built in 1938, this Talbot T4 Minor is one of only around 100 examples to have left the Suresnes factory. Most likely due to WWII, the car has lost most of its earliest history, however, ownership records date back to 1955 when it was in the custodianship with a Monsieur Phillipe who owned the vehicle until 1964 before passing it to another owner who would own it until 1993, when it was offered to a Monsieur Roland who would carry out a comprehensive overhaul. The car would later be exhibited at the Paris Retromobile show in 2004 and offered for sale and purchased by a British gentleman in 2014. Now registered as ‘233 UYF’ it entered the custodianship of the vendor in 2015.The vendor has kept the Talbot-Lago in fine fettle throughout his ownership. Upon inspection, the engine fired into life with relative ease and the vendor has advised that the overall condition of the car is ‘very good’, with the paint appearing in remarkably good condition despite age-related marks and the gorgeous duo-tone leather and patterned moquette interior also presenting extremely well. Now to be offered for sale as one of only two believed to be in the UK this rare T4 Minor is offered with a history file including some correspondence between previous owners, the UK V5C, some operating instructions and invoices for recent chrome work and a battery within the vendor’s ownership. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: YCD 244 Chassis No: 0420680BS MOT: ExemptA well-known and well regarded Kougar Jaguar built for fast road, sprints and hillclimbsBuild No.42 with special bodywork including handmade aluminium nose cone and bonnet, and polished cycle wings, evoking the golden age of the 1950s ‘rocket’ racersPreviously owned by Simon Taylor, former head of Haymarket and Editor for Classic and Sports Car magazineImpressive specification including 3.8-litre Jaguar engine with triple Dellorto carburettorsIn the late 1970s, and Englishman named Rick Stevens set out to build a car of his own based on the legendary British sports cars of the early post-war era, such as Frazer Nash, Allard and H.R.G. These were, after all, the cars of his childhood but they were scarce, sometimes fragile, and likely more than he could afford. So, he decided to build his own version of the classic road-racer but using more modern components. Stevens paired up with the legendary engineers Dick Crosthwaite and John Gardiner (of the now iconic firm Crosthwaite & Gardiner) to design and build his dream sports car. The 1970s was the age of the kit car, with any variety of cheap fiberglass likeness being built to sit atop a VW or some other similarly ubiquitous chassis, usually with extremely dubious results. There were dozens of manufacturers in the game offering conversions and full bodies to build any type of machine imaginable.Thankfully, Mr. Stevens opted to take a more traditional, British cottage-industry approach. With the help of his engineering consultants, he designed a tubular chassis which accepted the four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and running gear from Jaguars. The Kougar, as it would become known, was immediately set apart from the sea of cheap kits thanks to its high-quality construction and sophisticated Jaguar running gear. In terms of styling, the body, cycle arches and distinctive radiator grille were inspired by the Frazer Nash LeMans Replica of 1950, but given a more curvaceous look on the low-slung chassis. The Kougar had a cut-down cockpit with minimal weather protection and a business-like dash that featured a full array of Jaguar instrumentation. While some cars were offered in kit form, most were constructed at the works as this car was designed from the ground up for serial production and finished to a high standard. Today, they are classics in their own right, and a handful of lucky enthusiasts have been able to experience the thrill the Kougar Jaguar Sports can deliver.Kougar build Number 42, is a well-known example that was built professionally for fast road sprints, and hillclimbs, and first registered in January 1982. Constructed by renowned special builder Robin Beech, he modified the design to feature a handmade aluminium nose cone and bonnet. Also featuring a Jaguar grille and polished cycle wings, it evokes the golden age 1950s ‘rocket’ racers. Mechanically re-engineering the suspension with larger front wishbones, rose joints, and a widened rear track, ‘YCD 244’ utilises a 3.8-litre Jaguar engine with triple Dellorto carburettors, Lynx Engineering alloy inlet manifold and cold air box, allied to a five-speed Getrag manual transmission and Jaguar rear axle with LSD. Adjustable Spax suspension provides the dampening to the wire wheels with Avon tyres. An MSA-Certified roll-bar, bespoke side-exit circuit exhaust, and fire extinguisher are all fitted for competition use.The cabin features Black quilted seats with Red carpets and currently has 'comfort' road seatbelts, but four-point harnesses are included for competition. Period instruments and a wire-spoked Bluemels Brooklands steering wheel complete the interior, along with Brooklands aero screens. Robin Beech competed in the Kougar widely including on Brighton Speed Trials, before ‘YCD 244’ was sold in 1988 to eminent motoring author, publisher, and commentator Simon Taylor, former head of Haymarket and Editor for Classic and Sportscar Magazine. Regularly featuring in the magazine, he was enthusiastic about the Kougar and retained it for thirteen years. Two subsequent owners of over ten years ensued with the Kougar extensively campaigning in the JDC 'Four Hills and Sprint Championship' at circuits such Harewood, Shelsley, Anglesey, and Prescott. This exceptional Kougar started readily and ran well during our recent photography session and is ready to be enjoyed again, be that on the road or circuit. Supplied with a full tonneau cover, a driver-only chrome roll-hoop, headrest for the MSA roll-bar, and wraparound windscreen, the Kougar also has a history file that includes V5C. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: GD 4233 Chassis No: 1171 MOT: ExemptOne of just twenty-four Bentley 3-Litre cars known to have survived with its original J. Gurney Nutting coachworkMatching chassis, bonnet, steering box and rear axleFitted with a period 3-Litre power unit from a Speed modelNow presenting with gorgeous patination after an extensive restoration in the 1970s and well maintained sinceA wonderful and imposing Vintage Bentley"It was not the means whereby the 3-Litre Bentley performed, but the manner in which it did it, that endeared the car to sportsmen who took pride in their driving. The engine was remarkably flexible, strong and reliable, the gear ratios admirably chosen, the handling excellent and the quality unremittingly high. So, also, was the price, but an ever-growing reputation, augmented by striking racing victories - including the Le Mans 24 hours of 1924 and 1927 - ensured its success" ('Classic Sports Cars' by Cyril Posthumus and David Hodges).A railway engineering apprentice turned aero engine designer, Walter Owen Bentley previewed his first creation, the immortal 3-Litre, at the October 1919 London Motor Show (though, he would not deem it production ready for another two years). Inspired by a 1914 Humber TT racer, the newcomer's ladder-frame chassis was equipped with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and rear-wheel drum brakes (four-wheel brakes becoming the norm from 1924 onwards). The car's heart and most advanced feature was its 2996cc engine. A long-stroke four-cylinder (80mm x 149mm) that prioritized torque over top-end power, it boasted a five-bearing crankshaft, shaft-driven overhead camshaft, monobloc construction, twin ignition, four valves per cylinder and aluminium pistons.Developing between 65bhp and 88bhp, the unit was allied to a separate four-speed gate-change gearbox. Supplied in bare chassis guise only, albeit with a choice of wheelbase lengths and engine tune, the 3-Litre remained in production until 1929 by which time some 1,621 are thought to have been made. As well as its two Le Mans victories, the Bentley enjoyed considerable success at Brooklands and even broke the 24-hour world record around Montlhery setting a 95mph average speed.According to Dr Clare Hay’s authoritative book, 'Bentley - The Vintage Years', chassis 1171 was built as a 1926 model on the standard 10ft 10in wheelbase and fitted with four-seater Tourer coachwork by Gurney Nutting. Supplied new by G.M. Gladstone Motors Ltd of Glasgow to J.D. Cousin Esq of Kinachoile House, Dunblane, the Bentley was first registered as ‘GD 4233’. Remaining north of the border, the 3 Litre then belonged to Peter Sinclair Esq of Alloa and Frederick Shanks Esq. of Arbroath (the latter’s family being well know industrialists with links to Queen Victoria and St Andrew’s Golf Course). Post-WW2, the Tourer had passed to ‘A. Peduzzi’ who may or may not have been Anna Maria Peduzzi (the first woman to race for Scuderia Ferrari). Fitted with a Ford diesel engine during the 1960s, the following decade saw chassis 1171 extensively restored by Liverpool businessman, Matthew Wright Esq. Sympathetically done, the refurbishment included the sourcing and installation of a correct-type replacement powerplant from a Speed Model (engine number LM1336) and chassis overhaul by Rubery Owen. Repainted Black and re-trimmed in Red, the 3 Litre was also rewired and had attention paid to its gearbox, steering brakes and suspension etc. Changing hands thereafter, chassis 1171 joined the vendor’s impressive collection in 2015. Remarkably well-preserved given the age of its renovation and a tribute to Mr Wright’s thoroughness, the Tourer now exhibits a gentle patina. Starting readily and running well during our photography session, ‘GD 4233’ is due to be driven to IWM Duxford for the sale. Aided by his W.O. Bentley owning neighbour who has advised on, and helped with maintenance, the vendor believes chassis 1171 to be more than up to the journey and indeed has used it on a frequent basis albeit for modest journeys. Pleasingly retaining its original bonnet, magneto switch plate, back axle and steering column (all of which are numbered correctly) not to mention its original Gurney Nutting coachwork which still carries its Bentley Motors tag, this delightful 3 Litre has much to recommend it. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file and full weather equipment. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: UUH 760 Chassis No: TS70304 MOT: September 2025Desirable UK-supplied, home market exampleFinished in Red, with Black upholstery Fitted with a variety of subtle upgrades and enhancementsMaintained regardless of cost, with lots of supporting documentationIntroduced in October 1955, the TR3 was indeed a little different from the preceding TR2. Changes to the Standard Vanguard-derived 2-litre engine boosted power from 90 to 95bhp, but the most obvious difference was the adoption of an ‘egg box’ radiator grille. The engine developed 100bhp courtesy of a new cylinder head by mid-1956; then in August, Girling front disc brakes and the stronger Phase III Vanguard rear axle were standardised. Cosmetically revised, but mechanically indistinguishable, the TR3A was phased-in during 1957. New front-end styling featured a full-width grille incorporating sidelights/indicators, and for the first time there were locking door and boot handles plus an improved interior.Chassis number TS70304 is a home-market, right-hand-drive example and was registered new in the United Kingdom on the 1st April 1960. Finished in striking Red with contrasting Black interior upholstery (and cream piping); the TR3A is powered by a 1991cc straight-four engine allied to four-speed manual transmission with desirable A-type overdrive. Riding on wire wheels, the vendor describes ‘UUH 760’’ as “running and driving like an absolute dream”. Cherished by only 2 owners since 1998, the body and chassis are described as being in “super condition”, as is the trim, paint and chromework. He was keen to confirm that “everything works very well and as it should”. The car benefits from a number of desirable, yet subtle upgrades including a tubular exhaust manifold and sports exhaust, aluminium radiator, electric cooling fan, uprated water pump, new coolant hoses, new rear shock absorbers and a new front bumper. 'UUH 760' was recently serviced, including a coolant flush - The subject of a transmission overhaul in 2008, this side-screen TR has been maintained regardless of cost and is supported by a healthy file of invoices. Although exempt, it has recently undergone an MOT test running to September 2025, and had no advisories. Offered with full weather gear and a comprehensive paperwork file, this TR3A offers champagne open-top motoring, for lemonade money! For more information, please contact: Adam Sykes adam.sykes@handh.co.uk 07429 600332

Registration No: TTW 865N Chassis No: GAECPU01693 MOT: August 2025Bespoke conversion by BSCC champion, engineer and entrepeneur Jeff UrenBelieved the only MkII Capri-based Stampede of 8 builtIncorporating a Ford Boss 302 ‘G Code’ engine with a close ratio Toploader transmissionPaintwork created by Mechspray of Kent, known for movie-car and custom paintA British Saloon Car champion and engineer, Jeff Uren, is probably more well-known for his bespoke conversions of Fords in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s by his company Race Proved Performance and Equipment Ltd. Originally built in June 1974 as a 3 Litre Ghia Automatic for the Ford Motor Co management fleet, after a year 'TTW' was sent for the 3-month conversion in the summer of 1975 and destined for a Mr Stamos Fafalios. Believed to be the only MkII Capri-based Stampede, post-conversion, Mr Fafalios sent 'TTW' to receive the ‘Frosted Grape Pearl’ custom paintwork from Mechspary, known for their efforts on movie cars and film props. It was the subject of a refresh by them c.2013. The car’s impact saw it featured in the full-colour centrefold of Hot Car magazine in 1977 and was road-tested by Classic and Sports Car in 2014. Mr Fafalios kept the car until 2013, by which time the Stampede displayed c. 21,500 miles. Incorporating a Ford Boss 302 (5.0 Litre) ‘G Code’ homologation engine designed for Trans Am racing, it’s married to a Toploader close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission - renowned for high-performance strength and durability - and an Atlas rear axle, appropriately uprated suspension and period F1-style Lockheed 4-pot caliper brakes, with a final set-up by Uren and his friend ex F1 driver John Miles.Recently benefitting from an engine overhaul using Peter Knight Racing internals, the engine is said to be capable of 8,000rpm, although currently set-up with a 7,000rpm limit! The original engine parts are included in the sale. An extensive paperwork file supports the provenance and accompanied by an original handbook, service book and press articles. The Stampede is a unique combination of American muscle and European automotive design and is very much a European Mustang and a performance car that is still very tractable. Expected to be driven to the sale, this is a great opportunity to acquire a very interesting fast Ford! For more information, please contact: Stewart Parker info@handh.co.uk 07836 346875

Registration No: GF 5087Chassis No: 46163MOT: ExemptSupplied new by Col. Sorrel to 'Montmorensie' and subsequently the property of J.M. Carrick, J. Montgomerie, A.R. Gooda, R.J. Rickards, D.E. Crowther and the vendorOriginal chassis, engine and transaxle. Front axle understood to be of Molsheim manufacture but no number discernedDecidedly elegant Weymann coachworkThere is no doubt ‘La Petite Royale’ succeeded where ‘(La Grande) Royale’ failed in terms of cementing Bugatti’s status as a luxury motorcar manufacturer; little wonder then that the model was reputedly among Ettore’s favourites. Le Patron would surely have approved of this particular example – chassis 46163 – too on the basis that it sports a scaled-down version of the magnificent semi-panelled Weymann Coach body which adorned his personal Type 41 ‘Royale’ when it won the 1929 Grand Prix d'Honneur Concours d'Elegance complete with ‘letterbox’ windscreen, kick-forward A-pillar, D-back and asymmetric rear windows. Invoiced to UK concessionaire Colonel Sorrel on 7th January 1930 for the princely sum of FF63,000 (including FF2,570 of extra fittings), the two-door Fixed Head was delivered a month later. Issued with the London number plate ‘GF 5087’ on April 2nd 1930, the Type 46’s first owner is simply recorded as ‘Montmorensie’ who we presume to have been the artist Sir Miles Fletcher de Montmorency, 17th Baronet Morres of Knockagh. Deriving an income from his Irish estates but residing in the English Capital, de Montmorency seemingly kept the four-seater until 1939/1940 when it was bought by Rodney Clarke Esq. for a mere £30! The co-founder of renowned Bugatti and Maserati specialists Continental Cars (and later Connaught), Clarke believed chassis 46163 to have been the Type 46 that he loaned to Cecil Clutton and Laurence Pomeroy for a test drive which was subsequently written-up in the April 1942 issue of Motor Sport magazine. Hand- and typewritten correspondence on file also reveals that ‘GF 5087’ was the car in which Pamela Clarke ‘missed being born by five minutes’ during 1943.Migrating to Scotland thereafter, the close-coupled four-seater belonged to J.M. Carrick Esq. of Coldstream, Berwick and then John Montgomerie Esq of Castle Douglas. The latter acquired it in 1954 and as the proprietor of James Gordon (Engineers) Ltd set about a ‘chassis up, body off’ restoration. Amazingly, much of the work is chronicled via a series of accompanying black and white photographs. Done on a piecemeal basis, the project had yet to be completed when Robert Prosser (acting on behalf of Robert Gooda Esq.) tracked the Bugatti to Castle Douglas during 1973. In two minds about selling, Montgomerie asked what he felt was an overly ambitious £4,000 for chassis 46163 and was somewhat taken aback to be pretty much handed a deposit there and then. Custodian for less than a year, Mr Gooda had the Type 46 re-registered as ‘GF 5087’ but apparently did little else prior to his premature demise. Advertised for £6,500 in the Thursday February 21st 1974 issue of Exchange & Mart, the Bugatti had in fact changed hands earlier that month being bought by R.J. Rickards Esq. Entering into correspondence with Mr Montgomerie, Mr Rickards received a wealth of information about the mechanical overhaul and was even sent the water pump. The engine is the original factory-fitted unit and is clearly stamped with the numbers ‘79’ and ‘195’. The former is the actual engine number, while the latter is the assembly number (and not that of a correct-type replacement, as had been previously posited). Mr Rickards would own the Bugatti for no less than thirty years during which time he repaired the ash frame, had the fabric panelling renewed in Blue by coachbuilder I. Wilkinson & Son of Derby and retrimmed the interior etc but, like his predecessors, did not finish it. Sold to its previous keeper Douglas Crowther Esq via the agency of Gavin McGuire Fine Automobiles in 2004, the Type 46 was further improved with all six of its alloy wheels being expensively refurbished before entering the current ownership a decade later.An automotive engineer by profession whose career took him all over the globe on various troubleshooting and project management missions, the vendor has had a lifelong passion for motorcars. Inspired by a petrolhead stepfather and racing driver mother, he has undertaken numerous restorations over the years and still has a 1932 Alvis which has been in his family since new. As well as completely rewiring the Weymann Coach including rejuvenating the ignition system (no mean feat given the lack of available information on the twin-plug set-up), he has had the instruments restored and the interior trim completed. Thought to have begun life with Marchal lighting, ‘GF 5087’ switched over to Scintilla components early in its life (the fuse box and horn are marked Scintilla too). More original than many surviving Bugattis, chassis 46163 has recently been inspected by the marque historian and Honorary Registrar of the Bugatti Owners’ Club, Mark Morris. Keen to be as authentic as possible in his endeavours, the seller has persisted with the Smith-Bariquand carburettor and reinstated the full-length running boards (a task made easier by the presence of the factory mounting holes). The ‘Metro Fully Flush Sliding Roof’ remains in situ and operational. Although a going concern, ‘GF 5087’ has yet to be run-in and / or de-bugged since the completion of its protracted, seven-decade, refurbishment. Housed within an engine-turned aluminium panel, the Jaegar instruments encompass a 150kmh speedometer and zeroed odometer.Aesthetics are subjective but we consider chassis 46163 to be among the most attractive Type 46s to have survived. Our sentiments being presaged by Cecil Clutton in Motor Sport eighty-two years ago: ‘This particular car is undoubtedly one of the most handsome ever, as is universally agreed by all beholders . . . The body is a two-door, four-light Weymann, with a large travelling trunk behind. The wheels are of the aluminium type. Some 5-litres are rather “lumps” in appearance, but this one is essentially “sleek.” An overall height of only 5’ 3”, as against a wheelbase of no less than 11’ 6”, largely contributes to the exceptionally fine appearance’. The potential jewel in many a collection and a fabulous opportunity for Bugattistes everywhere, this glorious ‘Petite Royale’ is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, history file, Mark Morris report and spare block (which was purchased from marque specialist ‘Ivan Dutton’ on a ‘just in case / you never know’ basis).For more information, please contact:Damian Jonesdamian.jones@handh.co.uk07855 493737

Registration No: 208 UXF Chassis No: B332FV MOT: April 2025The subject of an extensive and high quality past restorationA 'cut above' the majority of surviving MkVI Saloons and worthy of close inspectionNotably good body, paint and chromework plus much of its original interiorPrevious engine overhaul by a leading RR&B Specialist Association MemberIntroduced in 1946, the MKVI was Bentley's first post-war model. Built around a massive cruciform-braced chassis equipped with independent front suspension and a leaf-sprung rear axle, its freshly developed 4257cc OISE straight-six engine was mated to four-speed manual transmission. Capable of over 100mph when clad in the factory's understated but stylish 'standard steel saloon' coachwork, the MKVI developed a reputation for being a refined yet responsive drive. No ordinary MKVI, chassis B332FV was for many years the property of a classic car restorer who specialised in post-WW2 Bentleys. Refurbished to award winning condition as a calling card for his business and proudly exhibited at the 2016 Bentley Drivers’ Club’s Concours d’Elegance, the four-seater remains extremely presentable. The front seats have been partially retrimmed and seatbelts added but the rest of the interior appears pleasingly original with leather bound carpets and the correct matt finish to the wood veneers etc. Indeed, the seller considers ‘208 UXF’ to represent ‘originality at its finest’. Starting readily and running well during our visit having had a major engine overhaul circa fifteen years ago, the MKVI has been enjoyed for a variety of journeys this year including a 200-mile plus round trip to Silverstone. The sunroof is operational and most of the original tools present. Proudly featured on the restorer’s website and Facebook page, there is even a video of the Bentley in motion on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8uyN9SKg8U). Built in 1949 but not registered until January 1950 when it was bought new by a Kings Lynn-based solicitor, the Sports Saloon subsequently belonged to Major-General Sir Allan Henry Shafto Adair, 6th Baronet, GCVO, CB, DSO, MC & Bar, JP, DL; a hero of both World Wars. Off the road for a time, the four-seater was re-registered with the DVLA during 1979 sporting the number plate ‘GVF 1’ for several decades. Treated to a renovation which would far, far exceed the guide price if carried out today, ‘208 UXF’ is worthy of close inspection. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: PO 7734 Chassis No: M-1098 MOT: ExemptAttractive special running what are thought to be PB-type brakes, wheels and suspensionCurrent ownership since 2019Subject to an engine overhaul in 2020VSCC eligibleThe MG M-Type was manufactured from April 1929 to 1932 and was sometimes referred to as the 8/33. Launched at the 1928 London Motor Show when sales of larger MG saloons began to falter due to the economic climate, the small car brought MG ownership to a new sector of the market and probably saved the company. Early cars were assembled in MG's Cowley factory but production transferred to Abingdon when the MG factory moved there in the Autumn of 1929. The M-Type was one of the first genuinely affordable sports cars to be offered by an established manufacturer, as opposed to modified versions of factory-built saloon cars and tourers. This two-door sports car used an updated version of the four-cylinder, bevel-gear driven, overhead-camshaft engine used in the 1928 Morris Minor and Wolseley 10 with a single SU carburettor generating a sporty 20bhp. Drive was to the rear wheels through a three-speed non-synchromesh gearbox. Early bodies were fabric-covered around a wooden frame but this changed to all-metal in 1931 when the majority of cars were clothed by Carbodies of Coventry and offered by MG in either open two-seat or closed two-door Sportsman’s Coupé versions. The M-Type enjoyed considerable sporting success, both privately and with official teams, winning gold medals in the 1929 Land's End Trial and class wins in the 1930 'Double Twelve' race at Brooklands. Total sales amounted to 3,253 cars by the time production ceased in 1933. According to the copy of the original factory build cards, chassis 1098 was first sold to J.D. Windle of Southall on 22nd February 1930. There is also correspondence with the MG Works from that period regarding an engine overhaul. According to the V5C supplied with the car, there have been four previous keepers. Prior to the current keeper's ownership, the car was extensively restored with a new ash frame and with what appear to be PB-type brakes, wheels and suspension components, giving the car a wider stance than the standard M-Type Midget. The car was recovered with fabric and the metal panel work was brush-painted around this time. The current owner purchased the car in 2019 and according to correspondence in the history file, was intending to return the car to original specification, but chose not to. The engine was overhauled in 2020 which there are receipts available for and the interior was re-trimmed. According to the vendor, the car runs well and he has driven it regularly, keeping up with regular maintenance jobs. The interior, having been re-trimmed presents in good order and the bodywork is still in good condition, with a few signs of aging appearing around, for example, the front mudguards. A great opportunity to use as a starter sports car for trials or similar events. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: JLO 110K Chassis No: 1S50350 MOT: ExemptOne of just 2,116 right-hand drive examples and fitted with the desirable manual gearboxMatching chassis and engine numbersSubject of a full professional restoration in 2010 in its original colour combinationOffered with a history file including the Jaguar Heritage CertificateLast of the line, the Jaguar E-type Series III was introduced in 1971. Longer, wider and more comfortable than its predecessors, the newcomer blurred the lines between sports car and grand tourer. Powered by a turbine-smooth all-alloy SOHC 5343cc V12 engine allied to either Jaguar four-speed manual or Borg Warner three-speed automatic transmission, the refined manner in which it performed (contemporary road tests spoke of 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds and 150mph) simply blew road testers away. Benefiting from a broader track, ventilated disc brakes, power-assisted rack and pinion steering and Lucas transistorised ignition, the Series III was visually distinguished by its 'egg-crate' grille, flared wheel arches and purposeful quad-exhaust pipes. Available in fixed-head coupe (2+2-seater) or roadster (2-seater) guises, it remained in volume production until 1974 (though, a special commemorative run of forty-nine black-painted roadsters was released the following year).Chassis number ‘1S50350’ was dispatched new on the 17th of September 1971 to the supplying dealer, Charles Follett, London W1, and thereafter was sold to the first owner, a Mrs K. Gaze. Finished from new in Light Blue paintwork with a Dark Blue interior upholstery, pleasingly the colour scheme in which it is still presented today. Desirable for being both a manual gearbox car and a matching numbers example, ‘JLO 110K’ was lavished with a comprehensive restoration in 2010 including a full bodywork renovation with the bodywork stripped and restored with a focus upon saving as much of the original metal work as possible. More recently benefitting from a fuel system refresh in 2017, and full servicing with new spark plugs as well as rear exhaust box and tailpipes in 2022.Starting readily and both running and driving very well during the recent photography session, the Jaguar is offered with a credible recorded mileage of 81,500 miles on the odometer. Accompanied by a history file comprising the JHT Heritage Certificate, a collection of invoices and previous MOTs, a maintenance chart, operating, maintenance and service handbook, ownership history, and a current V5C document. UK-supplied, manual gearbox, matching numbers examples are highly desirable E-Types and with this V12 Coupe being all of these and having been provided a full restoration in its original colour scheme is certainly one to consider. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: ROO 707D Chassis No: GHN389629 MOT: September 2025Subject to a restoration and engine overhaul in the late 1980sOffered with a BMIHT Certificate, a collection of invoices and the current V5C documentStainless steel exhaust system and full tonneau coverFinished in Red complemented with a Black interior and hoodThe MGA had really been the first 'BMC corporate' MG, and the MGB which replaced it was intended to be even more popular. Although the engineering of the new car was evolutionary - the B-Series engine, transmission, rear axle and independent front suspension were all improved versions of those used in the previous MGA. The first incarnation of the MGB built from 1962 to April 1965 featured distinctive pull-type door handles and a 95bhp/1798cc engine with three-main-bearing crankshaft and while overdrive was an optional extra, the model's top speed was more than 100mph. Today, it enjoys a very strong following and with its GT sister has spawned a dedicated support industry. For many, the early chrome-bumper MGB roadster is the epitome of the classic British sports car. When the MGB replaced the MGA in 1962, the main change was the use of a lower and wider steel monocoque bodyshell rather than a separate chassis and body, and a larger 1798cc engine instead of the 1498cc power unit fitted to the MGA. The other major changes to the model were a new grille and an all-synchromesh gearbox on the 1967-launched MkII, whilst American Federal-compliant Black rubber instead of chrome bumpers further changed the appearance from 1974.Offered here is a 1966-manufactured, right-hand drive B Roadster that was the subject of a restoration in 1989, when the original engine also benefitted from an overhaul. Some time since, the carburettors were renewed and a stainless-steel exhaust fitted. With the iconic Red MG B paintwork presenting well, the open bodywork is said to be still good . The Black interior is reported to be in a good condition, as is the Black soft-top and tonneau, whilst mechanically, the clutch, engine and gearbox (with overdrive) have been refreshed by the vendor. Also seeing some improvement through remedial work is the electrical system. Accompanied by receipts from previous ownership, relating to the older restoration, this B Roadster also benefits from a very recent MOT, a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Dating Certificate and a current V5C. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226

Registration No: LO08 XYF Chassis No: ZFA31200000159214 MOT: August 2025Commissioned by Ferrari for their dealer networkNumber 120 of only 200 examples, of which 60 were right-hand driveSupplied with extensive service history including the original book packShowing only 58466 miles from newThe Fiat 500 Ferrari Dealer Edition is a very special and rare example of the incredibly cute and successful 'retro' city car. Originally ordered by Ferrari in 2008, to be used as a stylish courtesy vehicle by their approved service network, only 200 were built, with a numbered plaque fitted to each; of which only 60 were delivered to UK dealers in right-hand drive specification. Not to be confused with the later (and more common) Abarth 695 Tributo, the Dealer Edition was fitted with a 100bhp turbocharged 1.4 Litre four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. All were painted in the iconic Rosso Corsa with the obligatory Scuderia shields adorning the wings, with the inside fitted out with Nero Leather where bucket seats, aluminium sports pedals, automatic climate control and an electric sliding panoramic sunroof could be found for the full 'Maranello' effect. The Dealer Edition proved so popular that most were sold to some of the most important clients of the Italian brand and the little Red Fiats are now very hard to find on the market today.First registered on the 29th July 2008, to Stratstone Ferrari & Maserati of Manchester, 'LO08 XYF' was to be kept by the firm for only one year before being sold out of the business to Park Lane (UK) Ltd of Alton, Hants in 2009. It is apparent that the baby Fiat was serviced by Stratstone during their ownership and not recorded in the service book at the time, however, the first stamp in the book is from Park Lane at 23,571 miles. There are four further stamps on file from Park Lane at 30,604 miles, 33,217 miles, 38,113 miles and 43,490 miles upon sale. For reasons unknown, the latter two service events included two cambelt changes. Acquired by the vendor's brother at the end of 2018, it was used very sparingly and actually moved to Italy with them for some six months. It was during this period that he decided that it was not suitable for the mountain roads and so it was sold within the family to the vendor in 2020 at c.56,500 miles. It was serviced by PMW Ltd at 56,841 miles immediately after acquisition.The vendor, in his own words, isn't ‘a major car enthusiast’ and has only covered approximately 2,000 miles on short trips to the shops with his wife and has now decided that it is time for the car to go to a more appropriate home. It has deteriorated cosmetically somewhat; the vendor pointed out some dents, lacquer peel and the original alloy wheels being in need of refurbishment. However, he describes the mechanical condition as 'very good' and describes it as a 'dependable little car'. Now offered at No Reserve, this could be the most affordable route to legitimate Scuderia shield-wearing exotica out there! For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: N850 JNO Chassis No: SCBZR15C9TCH57638 MOT: May 2025Unique specification and the only example with moon roof option deletedc.£188,000 list price at launch in 1996One of just six examples producedThe name of James Young has been synonymous with the highest standards of craftsmanship since the early days of the age of the motor car. Having been a coachbuilder famous for high-quality carriages since the mid-1800s, the company’s first commission for automotive coachwork came in 1908 when a sitting Member of Parliament engaged it to clothe a Wolseley chassis. From the 1920s there began a long association with Bentley and Rolls-Royce and by the late 1930s, following the end of the Great Depression and the appointment of new chief designer Mac McNeil (recently poached from Gurney Nutting & Co), the company was producing designs that became increasingly sought after by discerning clients the world over. Sadly, by the 1960s the coachbuilder’s art was no longer in commercial demand and the final James Young bodies would adorn the Rolls-Royce Phantom V before the company’s demise in 1968.Produced as a strictly limited edition at the behest of H R Owen to celebrate their acquisition of the James Young coach-building firm’s name, the Turbo R James Young / Turbo R H. R. Owen was produced only in 1996 and was available with a list price of almost £188,000. Just six examples were built. Available only in Kensington Green or Madagascar Purple, as optioned here, the exclusive model featured a number of improvements and modifications over the standard offering. These included a small limousine-style rear window for additional privacy, styled air ducts, colour-keyed and chrome meshed radiator and specially commissioned body-coloured 17-inch five-spoke wheels and so on. Mechanically, the cars featured a sports gearbox and uprated engine management system which pushed power to approaching 400bhp. In addition, the example offered here features a deletion of the moon roof option and upgraded headlights and fully remote control sound system. It also features a telephone in the boot, presumed to be for use in a kidnap or hijacking situation! The tool kit is said to be unused and even retains the white gloves. Correct Avon Turbospeed tyres are fitted to the special wheels and the car is said to 'drive and perform beautifully with effortless power' from its 6750cc engine. Having been used regularly but sparingly over the past ten years it is said to retain all its original items and to clearly have been cherished throughout its life. The odometer currently registers some 72,000 miles and the car will be driven to the auction venue. Now only being offered for sale for the sole reason it has to make way for a Bentley Continental Convertible, this stunning and exclusive Bentley comes with the V5C, a current MOT test certificate to May 2025, driver’s handbook, service books, spare keys, numerous invoices, old MOT test certificates, order and build sheet with specification documentation and a quality interior car cover. For more information, please contact: John Markey john.markey@handh.co.uk 01428 607899

Registration No: VUW 470S Chassis No: 058020SD MOT: August 2025In current ownership since 1993The second car of only twelve examples builtPart of the first batch of three prototypesSold with a fresh MOT certificateInspired by Italian sports racing cars of the type that distinguished themselves on the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and at the Le Mans 24-hours etc, enthusiast Dr Stanley George Daniel decided to build his own tribute in the late 1970s. The level of craftsmanship which went into the resultant ‘SD 500’ was of an exceptionally high standard, and the fanatical attention to every design detail is deeply impressive. Based around a tubular steel spaceframe chassis equipped with independent front suspension, a De Dion rear axle with Watts linkage and disc brakes, the two-seater was powered by a 2-litre DOHC Alfa Romeo engine allied to a five-speed transaxle. Bodied in fibreglass but with aluminium detailing to fool the casual observer, the ‘SD 500’ was a singularly pretty car. Great fun to drive with a decent power-to-weight ratio, just twelve are thought to have been built with the later cars branded as ERRAs (Elmsett Road Racing Automobiles). In several publications on the ERRA 500 Mondial, which are included in the History File, the journalists were unanimous in their praise of the design, build quality and performance of the car.Inspired by Italian sports racing cars of the type that distinguished themselves on the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and at the Le Mans 24-hours etc, enthusiast Dr Stanley George Daniel decided to build his own tribute in the late 1970s. The level of craftsmanship which went into the resultant ‘SD 500’ was of an exceptionally high standard, and the fanatical attention to every design detail was deeply impressive. Great fun to drive with a decent power-to-weight ratio, just twelve are thought to have been built with the later cars branded as ERRAs (Elmsett Road Racing Automobiles).Registered with the DVLA as a 1978 ERRA SD 500, chassis 058020 has been in the current ownership since 1993. One of the first three prototype cars and looking every inch the 1950s sports racer, the two-seater is described by Andrew Haywood Smith (who was involved in the original development and production of the cars and has looked after this car for the late owner and his estate for many years) as being in overall ‘good’ condition and with a fresh MOT Certificate. A highly convincing, well-made and nicely detailed evocation that is worthy of close inspection, it is offered for sale with a V5C Registration Document, the history file and sundry magazine article reprints. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: PN07 KTU Chassis No: WP0ZZZ98Z7U753659 MOT: January 2025Finished in the classic combination of Arctic Silver with Black leather upholsteryDesirable five-speed manual gearbox, Porsche side script, Black roof and Black alloysQuoted 242bhp / 201lbft and reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds and 162mphDetailed service history with expenditure since 2018 totalling over £17,000 (including an engine refresh)Great value, mid-engined Porsche fastbackLess powerful but more reliable than the ‘S’ variant, the entry level Cayman arrived in July 2006. Faster than many previous generation 911s, Porsche’s hardtop, mid-engined, two-seater was also more dynamically balanced and driver friendly. Possessing greater torsional rigidity than the Boxster Convertible with which it shared a platform, the Fixed Head Coupe was able to utilise stiffer suspension and thus enjoyed even better handling / roadholding. Powered by a DOHC 2.7 litre ‘Flat Six’ engine allied to either manual or Tiptronic transmission, the Cayman had some 242bhp / 201lbft and was reportedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds and 162mph. Styling cues borrowed from Porsche’s back catalogue (356, 550 Coupe and 904 Coupe) helped with the aesthetics, while the ergonomically designed cabin was suitably driver orientated. A serial Porsche 911 and Cayman owner, the vendor was drawn to ‘PN07 KTU’ because of the fastidious way it had been looked after by its previous custodian. A Metropolitan Police Royalty and Specialist Protection officer, the latter spent over £17,000 on the car between 2018 and 2023. Marque specialist 911Box carried out most of the work including: a thorough £7,931.88 engine overhaul (new IMS and crankshaft bearings, clutch and timing chains etc) at 79,833 miles, fitting a Dansk sports exhaust (£2,387.87) at 85,819 miles and the most recent major service (£876) last October at 103,405 miles. Other expenditure encompassed new rear brake discs, replacement front springs and air-con re-gassing. Ordered via A I Motokinisi of Cyprus to take advantage of the Mediterranean island’s lower taxes, chassis 753659 was built to right-hand drive specification complete with heated, hard-backed sports seats, 18-inch Cayman S alloy wheels and Black leather upholstery. Attractively finished in Arctic Silver with a contrasting Black roof, rear spoiler and side scripts, the two-seater is warranted to have covered some 110,000 miles from new. Housed within the accompanying leather-bound history folder, the service book contains ten stamps as well as numerous invoices, old MOTs and a Porsche Certificate of Production. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: VSU 564 Chassis No: E54S003109 MOT: ExemptFormer 'Best in Show' winner and previously featured in Classic & Sports Car magazineHard and soft-top roofsFinished in Polo White with Red upholsteryBelieved but not warranted to have covered 98,000 miles from new1 of just 3,640 made and 'rare as hen's teeth' in the UKUnveiled as part of General Motors’ Motorama on January 17th 1953, the prototype ‘EX-122’ Corvette arguably stole the show. Brainchild of legendary stylist Harley Earl, the newcomer was more than an aesthetic match for its intended European opposition. Although, Chevy’s proven 3.8 litre ‘Blue Flame’ OHV straight-six and two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission provided respectable performance (0-60mph in 11.5 seconds and 102mph), many would-be buyers had been expecting a more exotic drivetrain. Initially handbuilt, the Corvette’s showroom appeal was further hampered by a price point which exceeded that of Jaguar’s XK120 and various Cadillacs. Updated for 1954, the sole launch colour of Polo White was augmented by Pennant Blue, Sportsman Red and Black. Despite making its international racing debut on that year’s Carrera Panamericana, the ‘jet age’ Roadster recorded just 3,640 sales. An accompanying photograph indicates that chassis E54S003109 scored numerous 1st place, 2nd place and Best-in-Show awards from 1976-1984. Resident in Utah, it was acquired by accomplished skier Knut Aronsen while he was attending the State University. Accompanying him back to Norway during 1987, fuelling issues prompted the Chevy’s sale to the UK two years later. Running well when it graced the pages of Classic & Sports Car magazine (October 1992 issue), the Roadster’s then-owner Geoffrey Forrester, had commissioned American car specialists ‘Luxury and Power’ to source and fit exchange carburettors. Regularly MOT tested until being placed into dry storage by its previous keepers some thirty years ago, the Corvette has recently been recommissioned with particular attention paid to the water pump and carburettors. The presence of a numbered boot liner, side-screen pouch and jack usage sticker all suggest that the interior trim could well be original and lend credence to the odometer reading of 98,000 miles. The engine number – 0690332 F54YG’ – is correct for a 1954 Corvette too. 'Rare as hen’s teeth' in the UK, this slice of Americana is offered for sale with an older V5 Registration Document, hardtop, Beige soft-top and the history file. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Registration No: NNT 628W Chassis No: TPVDV8AT214510 MOT: September Genuine factory-built example LHD and therefore ideal for touring the ContinentFast, rare and fitted with a plethora of desirable upgradesRecently MOT inspection, with very low emissions recordedTR8 coupes based on the original Harris Mann TR7 design made from 1978 to 1980 are quite rare; it is estimated that only about 400 TR8 coupes ever existed - this number from records kept by members of the North America-based wedge club, the Triumph Wedge Owners Association. To the roughly 150 pre-production coupes mentioned above, another 250 or so coupes were produced, some sold in Canada as 1979 models but most ended up being held back and then finally sold in the US as 1980 models. In 1979, a long-anticipated Michelotti-refreshed TR7 convertible was introduced, and almost all subsequent production TR8s were convertibles. Total worldwide production, as best as can be determined throughout all the labour turmoil at the time, is only around 2750, give or take a "handful". (Enthusiast Richard Connew went through the records at British Motor Heritage Industry Trust and counted 2746.) Other estimates exist. The German version of Wikipedia claims 2722 and cites the TR Register-Austria as source; 2815 is the number quoted in an article from Classic & Sports Car, March 1986 and in William Kimberley's 1981 book as well. Both the TR7 and TR8 were made until October 1981 when production ceased. Very few genuine TR8s exist outside of the United States and Canada. In other countries the TR7 is often converted to a "TR7V8" with the same ubiquitous Buick / Rover 3.5 litre V8 powerplant used in original factory TR8s. In Australia a popular TR7V8 conversion is to use the 4416 cc version of this engine that had been developed for the Leyland P76.Supplied new in 1980 to Michigan, USA, ‘NNT 628W’ was reputedly used sparingly early in its life by its full-figured first owner that found it increasingly difficult to get in and out of!! It was purchased in 2005 by an Englishman, now living in France - an engineer by trade; he had spent years building a Cobra replica, but the French refused to register it, being rather adverse to anything that resembled a kit car... He made the decision to sell it and instead invest in the the best original ‘factory’ TR8 he could get his hands on. It was reputedly meticulously kept in his workshop alongside his collection of old motorbikes and he set about making every improvement recommended in Roger Williams book “How to improve your Triumph TR8”. The previous keeper states “We drove it from Limoges to Hertfordshire and it was flawless - it drives unbelievably well and was Ziebarted from new with zero corrosion now.” More recently purchased as a birthday present for the vendor’s wife (to use in Portugal), sadly the authorities there want over €30,000 to register it, hence it’s now available for sale!The following enhancements have been carried out to improve handling: Uprated front brakes using the big brake kit utilising Wilwood 4-pot alloy callipers, slightly larger diameter discs which are thicker and vented to improve the cooling of the brakes. In the process of fitting this braking kit, the vendor replaced the flexible hoses with stainless steel braided units to improve the pedal feel which previously they found to be a little spongy. The vendor opted for the Wilwood compensation unit which allows the setting of the front - rear brake balance to be modified by the driver. They uprated the front springs and replaced the suspension leg with a firmer unit imported from a recognised TR8 specialist in the USA. To balance this, the vendor also replaced the rear suspension with Spax adjustable units and similarly uprated springs - this provided a really improved stance and much better cornering and handling. At a later date, the vendor changed the old rubber suspension bushes which were showing their age with polyurethane units - this applies to the rear suspension legs and also the anti roll bar mountings front and back. The bottom ball joints were replaced at the same time and an ‘anti-dive’ kit was fitted to reduce the nose dive on heavy braking (seen as one of the best mod’s you can make to the car). A number of the original ancillaries have also been replaced which include: Electronic ignition and high performance leads, new Holley 390 four-barrel carburettor with performance manifold, extractor exhaust manifolds and stainless steel exhaust system, uprated alternator, High torque starter, 15” Minilite-style alloy wheels and roll bar.After purchasing the car, the vendor tasked specialists Robsport of Royston to make further improvements and sort anything that needed rectifying. These Robsport additions (approx £4000 in total), included a Coolex-made 56mm core aluminium radiator with twin fans and a specially designed shroud, various hose, bushes and mounts renewed, whilst the brakes/suspension were all thoroughly checked. The Holley carb diaphragm/seals/gaskets were renewed and the car MOT’d with a very low emissions result. Ready to use and enjoy, the only faults recorded are - the left hand seat has split on the seam (maybe a trimmer could repair this), plus there's a couple of rust bubbles on the front corner of the Right Hand door. The bonnet has a few small dents in it and the left hand quarter light needs repainting and there is a small scratch to LH rear wing. For more information, please contact: Adam Sykes adam.sykes@handh.co.uk 07429 600332

Registration No: N463 PVL Chassis No: SAJNX274XTC224855 MOT: May 2025Desirable Celebration model of which just approximately 4,000 were madeDelivered new to the US before import to the UK in 2018 and professionally converted to right-hand drivec.80,790 miles from newLaunched in September 1975 as a replacement for the E-Type, the XJS could only cheat time for so long and, in 1991, parent company Ford thoroughly reworked the luxury Grand Tourer at a cost of £50 million. Incorporating some 40 percent new panels, the rejuvenated model range sported a revised grille, headlamps, tail-lights, bumpers and rear wings. Its cabin, meanwhile, gained a new walnut facia and improved sports seats. The new version was powered by either a punchy straight-six (3980cc) or a soporific V12 (5343cc) engine; the former DOHC unit developed some 223bhp and 283lbft of torque. Featuring a five-speed manual transmission as standard, the 4.0-litre XJS could also be had with a four-speed automatic gearbox. Capable of over 140mph, the model proved to be a refined and relaxing drive, and production continued until 1996. The 'Celebration' was the final iteration of Jaguar's XJ-S (later XJS). Its unique specification was in recognition of 60 years of the Jaguar brand and included: chromed rear view mirrors and headlight surrounds; diamond cut alloy wheels; wood trim for the steering wheel and gearlever; and seats featuring embossed Jaguar 'leapers' and contrasting piping.Understood to have been manufactured on 13th December 1995 and despatched to the USA on 2nd January 1996, chassis 224855 came supplied in the attractive colours of Gold over an Oatmeal leather interior. Unlike many American market vehicles, it is supplied with a copy of its service records from Jaguar USA, which shows that the first owner kept the car for four years before the second owner took custodianship at a mere 22,199 miles.The Jaguar would be continuously well maintained until imported to the UK by the previous owner in 2018. Upon arrival in the UK, the car would take on the registration number 'N462 PVL' and the driver's position was moved to the right, which appears to have been completed to an incredibly high standard. The vendor took ownership of 'N462 PVL' in 2023 and has used it sparingly, but in that time has had a new alternator fitted, a service conducted and has had a new set of headlamps fitted.The vendor has stated that the mechanical condition is 'very good' and drives very well, with an eager start-up of the 4.0 Litre engine and a smooth automatic gear change. One area he believes could be improved is with some of the paintwork. The condition of the bodywork itself is 'very good' thanks to being from a southern State. Now offered to market due to the vendor suffering some mobility issues; this great XJ-S Celebration is arguably the best colour combination. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

Registration No: DLO 936Chassis No: B-135-FCMOT: ExemptEntered from The Merlin CollectionWarranted 15,800 miles from newThe most original and best conserved Derby Bentley we have ever encounteredAccompanying documentation includes correspondence between Messrs Hayward and Angell, handwritten receipts from Mr Webster of Edinburgh Motors for the purchase price (£1,350, 7th May 1954) and tax / insurance (£32, 18th May 1954) plus another for seven driving lessons (£5 8s 1d, 8th June 1954). To have depreciated by just £140 over seventeen years indicates that Mr Angell's appreciation for 'a motor car the like of which is grace personified compared to the pressed-steel, bloated tin-can automobiles as produced by my country today' was not hyperbole. Treasuring the Bentley, its new owner acquired a Riley Kestrel 15/6 for everyday usage and later a Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster to drive on high days and holidays. Stored at Edinburgh Motors until December 1973 when the oil crisis forced its closure, the 3½ Litre accompanied the Angell family to first Glasgow and then Kirkliston. Accompanying MOT certificates issued in May 1970 and April 1980 list recorded mileages for the Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe of 15,030 and 15,195 miles respectively. One of its few public outings being to the 'Bentley Shell 500 Golden Jubilee 1919-1969' celebrations at Oulton Park (a sticker for which remains affixed to the windscreen). Ever wary that a road traffic accident would compromise its remarkable originality, Mr Angell ensured that 'DLO 936' spent less and less time on the public highway. Parked up in his Kirkliston garage for thirty odd years, it benefited from surroundings that were not only watertight but also conducive to preservation in terms of moisture and light levels. Reluctantly offered for sale by Mr Angell's heirs in 2013, the Bentley joined The Merlin Collection that same October via our IWM Duxford auction for £213,750. Blown away by the Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe's exceptional originality, the vendor set about recommissioning it to an exhaustive, obsessional degree. For instance, he spent a week soaking the original fanbelt until it could be reused and was genuinely upset that the period spark plugs could not be made to perform satisfactorily! Losing count after investing 1,500 hours of labour in the project, his efforts meant that all but one of the factory-fitted leather gaiters have been successfully reconditioned. Very few professional restorers, regardless of their calibre, would have matched the seller's attention to detail or patience. He re-used almost all the original nuts and bolts with most of the modern interlopers being found in the stainless-steel exhaust system (complete with correct cut-out mechanism). Keen to do the best job possible, the seller enlisted the help of renowned Derby Bentley expert and the W.O. Bentley Memorial Foundation's Chairman of Trustees, Ken Lea who carried out a first-hand inspection and advised on works. Mr Lea was reportedly amazed to discover that the ash frame was so sound even down to the fillets used between the running boards and their brackets and the sawn-off ends of the scuttle hoops. A careful strip down of the original engine (number E9BC) revealed bore wear in keeping with the recorded mileage and more surprisingly that all six pistons were stamped with the engine number and individual serial numbers. After much deliberation the decision was taken to rewire the four-seater for safety reasons. Needless to say, the replacement wiring loom is faithful to factory blueprints with an authentic cloth-bound look. The vendor also chose to install a higher final drive ratio inside the original rear axle casing and, replace the hood and upgrade the fuel system. The initial final drive ratio and petrol pump come with the car as do letters between Mr Angell and Vanden Plas concerning the soft-top's deterioration (the former coachbuilder advising that as a subsidiary of Austin it was no longer in a position to renew the hood). Indeed, the very few modifications made to improve drivability in today's traffic - including discrete indicators - are all easily reversible without affecting the car's fundamental essence. Where one of Vanden Plas's standard Drophead Coupe bodies for the Derby Bentley chassis would feature plain wings, limited bonnet louvers and plain rubber covers for the running boards as standard, the one fitted to 'DLO 936' sports more sculpted wings, louvers that extend through to the scuttle and individual rubber strips for its running boards. Interestingly, chassis B135FC was delivered some eleven months later than chassis B133FC (a Thrupp & Maberly Saloon supplied new to Lord Harris MC) so the former may well have been built to special order. There really is no substitute for inspecting 'DLO 936' at first hand. Only then can one appreciate its freakish originality and state of preservation. A matchless testament to the craftsmanship of Bentley and Vanden Plas, the car is also a great credit to each of its three custodians: Robert S. Hayward (1937-1954), W. Randolph Angell (1954-2013) and The Merlin Collection (2013-present). A worthy competitor in the conservation class of any major Concours d'Elegance, this incredible ‘matching numbers' 1937 Bentley 3½ Litre Vanden Plas Drophead Coupe is accompanied by its original Bentley Motors Guarantee complete with covering letter and carboard tube (dated 11th March 1937), a continuation buff logbook, old MOTs, assorted storage bills, Bentley 3½ Litre Instruction Book (with B135FC on the inside front cover), copy RREC chassis cards, false starts to Mr Angell's handwritten memoirs (as they relate to the Bentley), sundry Bentley Drivers Club correspondence / publications, circa £20,000 worth of bills from Ristes, Will Fiennes and MWS International etc plus assorted other paperwork. Sliding behind the wheel, it is entirely appropriate that one's view forward is given a sepia tinge by the windscreen (the cellophane sandwiched between its glass layers having yellowed with age) because driving 'DLO 936' is liking stepping back in time. 'Unique' is an overused word but chassis B135FC is that and so much more. For anyone hoping to amass the definitive Bentley collection, it surely deserves a place.For more information, please contact:Damian Jonesdamian.jones@handh.co.uk07855 493737

Registration No: AUA 170 Chassis No: D10727 MOT: August 2025Re-bodied on the request of the then owner and aspiring trials driver Maurice Zwick when three years oldCampaigned before WW2 as the Zwick Rapier on the Land's End, Exeter and Edinburgh Trails etcRaced at Goodwood, Silverstone, and Great Auclum after WW2 by John Marshall, Margaret 'Peggy' Harman, and AC GriffithsSupplied with a history file with numerous period photographs of the Rapier in competitionIntroduced at the 1933 Olympia Motor Show, the Lagonda Rapier was intended to capitalise on the growing market for small capacity sports cars. Although based around a conventional ladder-frame chassis complete with all-round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel Girling 13-inch drum brakes, the newcomer boasted a highly advanced engine. The work of consultant Thomas 'Tim' Ashcroft the 1104cc four-cylinder unit utilised twin overhead camshafts to produce a quoted 50bhp @ 5,400rpm. Praised by the contemporary motoring press for its performance, refinement and agility, the model was supplied in bare chassis guise only and bodied via the likes of E.D. Abbott, John Charles, Maltby and E.J. Newns. Prohibitively expensive to manufacture, the Rapier was dropped when the Staines firm went into administration during 1935. Convinced that the reborn Lagonda (LG Motors Ltd) had made a mistake, Tim Ashcroft, William Oates and Nevil Brockelbank secured the rights to the small capacity sports car shortly thereafter. Operating as Rapier Cars Ltd of Hammersmith they contributed a further 46 cars to the total production tally of 470 before closing their doors in 1938.Beginning life as an Abbott-bodied Tourer, chassis D10727 was road registered as ‘AUA 170' on the 10th August 1934. Purchased by aspiring trials driver Maurice Zwick in 1936 (who would go on to contest five Monte Carlo rallies), the Lagonda soon proved a competitive mount. Buoyed by podiums on the Land's End, Exeter, and Edinburgh Trials during 1937, Zwick had the Rapier re-bodied (from the bulkhead back) and supercharged. With little to show for his endeavours in 1938, he side-lined ‘AUA 170' storing it at Thompson & Taylor's Brooklands premises during WWII. Purchased by Weybridge garage owner John Marshall, the Lagonda was converted into a circuit racer - complete with a lightweight body and strengthened engine internals - in time to enter the 1st BARC Goodwood Race Meeting in 1948. Campaigned by subsequent keeper Mrs Margaret `Peggy' Harman in 1949-1950 at Silverstone and Great Auclum etc, she entrusted its maintenance to Maurice Leo.Initially used by the next owner Joe Branson, as a daily commuter, he went on to win the Lagonda Club's prestigious Arthur Fox Trophy aboard `AUA 170' in 1958. Somewhat tired by the time Charles Hoskins of Market Rasen acquired it, restoration work began in the 1980s and had yet to be completed when the gentleman who completed the restoration acquired the Rapier in 2004. Purchased by the previous keeper in 2016 from H&H, the Rapier required recommissioning at this stage and was provided with over £5,000 worth of expenditure that comprised new rear axle seals, front brake overhaul, new exhaust system, and a service. Purchased by the vendor most recently, the Rapier was again not running, with the vendor recommissioning the car, and since ‘AUA 170’ has thankfully been in regular use. Running and driving excellently for the photography session, the Rapier will be driven to the sale. Supplied with a history file with in-depth history details of ‘D10727’, instruction book, previous MOTs, a current MOT until August 2025 with no advisories, numerous period competition photographs, and the V5C. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: HHJ 380L Chassis No: LD 200090 MOT: September 2025Manual transmission, with overdrive Desirable UK-supplied, home market RHD exampleFitted with a variety of subtle upgrades and enhancementsFitted with a Black Mohair soft topRecently serviced and MOT tested, with no advisoriesIntroduced in June 1970, the Triumph Stag was conceived as a luxury convertible sportscar to rival the likes of the R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL. As such, it came equipped with electric windows, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, and servo-backed disc / drum brakes as standard. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell (stylist Giovanni Michelotti had physically shortened a pre-production Triumph 2000 saloon in order to fashion the initial prototype), the newcomer featured all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear) and a well laid-out 2+2 cabin. Neatly integrated, the substantial roll-over hoop that joined the B-pillars gained extra strength from a T-bar link to the windscreen frame. With some 145bhp and 167lbft of torque on tap from its bespoke 2997cc SOHC V8 engine, the model was reputedly capable of 120mph. Available with a choice of four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission, all but the earliest Stags benefited from both hard and soft-top roofs. Despite being in production for seven years, during which time 25,877 cars were made, a mere 9,500 or so are thought to have survived.Said by our vendor to “run and drive very well, with everything working as it should”, HHJ 380L is said to benefit from a number of desirable, yet subtle upgrades including uprated rear drive shafts, electric water pump, aluminium radiator, stainless steel tubular exhaust manifolds with sports large bore tailpipe, Lumenition electronic ignition, uprated headlamp kit (to H4 specification all around with relay pack), together with a retro “Tadpole’ radio featuring modern internals. The car’s paintwork is described as “excellent”, as is the chromework. The trim is also described as “excellent” and the black mohair hood is saids to be just as good! Riding on a correct specification alloy wheels in fantastic condition, the underside of the car is also in great structural condition. Ready to use and enjoy, the car is accompanied by a small file of paperwork and has just undergone an MOT inspection to September 2025 (with no advisories) - it was recently serviced also. For more information, please contact: Adam Sykes adam.sykes@handh.co.uk 07429 600332

Registration No: TTH 9 Chassis No: AN5/16380 MOT: ExemptA 'barn find' having last been taxed for road use in 1987Current family ownership for the last forty-five yearsSubstantially complete (including the correct-type steel bonnet)A worthwhile project with ready parts availabilityIntended as a spiritual successor to pre-WW2 sports cars such as the MG M-type or Austin 7 Nippy, the Austin-Healey Sprite was launched in May 1958. Fruit of the partnership between Donald Healey and Austin's Leonard Lord, its design costs were kept to a minimum through some inspired parts bin raiding. Built around a lightweight monocoque, it utilised the Austin A35's independent front suspension and four-speed gearbox. Powered by a twin-carburettor fed 948cc A-series four-cylinder engine developing some 43bhp/52lbft, it was capable of over 80mph. Put on sale for just £669 rarely before or since has a sports car enjoyed such a large fun-to-price ratio. According to the DVLA and HPi databases, chassis AN5/16380 has been in the current family ownership since August 1979 but off the road for the last thirty-seven years. Now presenting as a ‘barn find’, the Austin-Healey appears substantially complete and comes with a wealth of extra spares including an additional A-Series engine and dashboard etc. Currently painted Blue, the two-seater carries traces of Red paint to its engine bay and an intriguing ‘Peking to Paris’ decal to its nearside door. Pleasingly retaining a correct-type steel bonnet, the Frogeye’s distinctive ‘TTH 9’ number plate which was originally issued in Carmarthenshire is understood to still be ‘live’. A potentially rewarding and hopefully straightforward project. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

Xavier Froissart for Daum, crystal glass model of a Ferrari sports car, signed to the side 'Daum France', 30cm long and 9cm high.

Three Burago and Maisto 1:18 scale diecast model sports cars comprising Ferrari GTO 1984, Dodge Viper GTS 1996 Indianapolis Official Pace Car and Dodge Viper RT/10 1992, all in original boxes.

Car badges, including Mercedes Benz, Maserati, AA badge, Morgan Sports Car Club Golden Anniversary at Cheltenham 1951-2001, etc. (6)

Shell Classic Sports Car Collection, Tri-ang Toys and other diecast including Mercedes Benz 500SL New, Tri-ang Mini Highway Series window cleaning truck, Matchbox Ford Model A, etc. (1 tray)

Dinky and other diecast, including Shell Classic Sports Car Collection Mercedes Benz 500SL, Dinky Toys Shadow UFO Interceptor, Dinky Toys Shadow 2, Dinky Toys Leopard tank, Dinky Toys Ed Striker's car, Dinky Toys Harrier GR mark 1, etc. (1 tray)

Maisto, Burago, Corgi and other diecast vehicles, including Corgi Classics 03801 Porsche 356 open top, Maisto Super Car Collection Bugatti EB110, Days Gone by Lledo Only Fools and Horses Del Boy's Reliant van, New Ray MGB 1967, Burago 1-32 scale Porsche Cayman S, Burago 1-43 scale Porsche 911 Carrera 1997, Welly Jaguar Series Classic Sports Cars Triumph TR3A, Cararama Lotus Europa, etc. (1 box)

Dinky Toys 111 Triumph TR2 Sports Car - Peach body, mid-blue interior and ridged hubs, figure driver, silver trim and racing No.29 - Good Plus, still a beautiful example including yellow and red carded picture box with correct colour spot

Dinky Toys 108 MG Midget Sports Car - Red body and ridged hubs, tan interior and tonneau, figure driver, silver trim and racing No.24 - Good Plus-to-Excellent (very minor paint-touch-in) in a generally Excellent yellow and red carded picture box with correct colour spot

Group of 46 Small scale issues To Include - Dyna-Sport Ford Granada, Speedkings 2-pieces sports car set, Tauxy Toys - Mini Convertible plus others - conditions are Near Mint to Mint on Fair to Mint blister cards (46)

Corgi Toys 305 Triumph TR3 Sports Car - Light metallic green, red seats, silver trim and flat spun hubs - Excellent overall (couple of small marks on rear wheel arch) in a generally Excellent crisp plain blue and yellow carded box (slight factory print error on ends) with collector's club folded leaflet

Dinky Toys 114 Triumph Spitfire Sports Car "I've got a tiger in my tank"   - Gold body, red interior with figure driver, silver trim and chrome spun hubs - Good Plus, still a lovely bright example in a Excellent red and yellow carded picture box

Spark (1/43rd) S0511 Triumph TR4 Sports Car - Black body, chrome and silver trim - Mint in a Near Mint rigid case, outer carded sleeve is Good Plus See-Photo 

Dinky Toys 102 MG Midget Sports car - Green body, cream interior with figure , silver trim and light beige rigid hubs - Good Plus to excellent bright example in a Fair yellow and red carded picture box

Dinky Toys Unboxed Group of 3 - (1) Aston Martin DB3S Sports Car - Light-blue body, dark-blue interior with figure driver, silver trim, mid-blue ridged hubs; (2) Sunbeam Alpine - Cerise body, grey interior with figure driver, silver trim, light beige ridged hubs and racing No.34; (3) Same, but light-blue body, cream interior and ridged hubs, racing No.26 - Conditions are Good-to-Excellent Plus, lovely bright examples (3)

Dinky Toys 114 Triumph Spitfire Sports Car - Silver-grey Body, red interior with figure driver and chrome spun hubs - Good Plus overall in a  Good to Good Plus lovely bright example yellow and red carded picture box 

Dinky Toys 102 MG Midget Sports car - Yellow body, red interior and rigid hubs, figure driver and silver trim - Good Plus in a Good (slightly grubby) yellow and red carded picture box with correct colour spot 

Dinky Toys 112 "The New Avengers" Triumph TR7 Sports Car "Purdey's" - yellow body, black interior and base - Near mint in a Excellent window box