Classic Motoring January 2016
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CONTENTS JANUARY 2016
NEWS
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ROVER – TOP RANGE
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OR SIMP EAT IDEA 117 Hub Intro
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TOO FAR A 4X4 118 Trade Talk
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This month we pop into Sussex-
based Lite-Steer who has
developed a new type of power
steering for classics
120 Events
Latest reviews and previews as we
look forward to 2016 shows
018 126 Auctions
cover story Another biggie this month with six
pages of reports, listing and advice
096 ALTERNATIVES
A dozen delightful, desirable sports
coupés that make super substitutes
to the Aston DBS and Jensen
Interceptor we compare elsewhere
134 All you need to know on how to store your classic for the winter
Happy birthday Mini Cooper, the first pocket rocket launched 55 years ago p108
regulars
008 News 068 Road & Track
‘New’ bespoke Jensen Interceptors We show how to turn Triumph’s
for 2016, why classics are still Spitfire into a bit of a high flier
better than money in the bank and 088 Clash Of The Classics
is your vehicle still MoT’d? DBS vs Interceptor
064 Columnist Just a couple of old smoothies?
Stuart Bladon recalls fun and 108 Memory Lane
frolics with Spridgets The Mini Cooper and 1961
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Sale starts at midday, Vehicle sales starts approximately 2pm. Catalogue £12 (£15 by post) Admits 2
1959 Armstrong-Siddeley Star Sapphire 1953 Bentley R-Type with Coachwork by Freestone and Webb
Guide: £11500 – 12500 Guide: £40000 – 45000
1950 Ford V8 Pilot Modified with Cosworth Sierra V6 Engine 1955 Studebaker Champion President Ladies Model
Guide: £16000 – 18000 Guide: £15000 - 17000
1949 Humber Super Snipe Mk I Drophead Coupe by Tickford 1971 Humber Sceptre Mk III
Guide: £29000 - 32000 Guide: £5000 - 6000
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news
Classic
Classic Motoring rounds up all the latest news, views and gossip
TOP STORY TIME FOR A
CLASSICS GUARANTEE SECURITY TESTING READ?
If you're looking for something to
read over the Festive break, that
Increasing number using vehicles to obtain loans seems to get longer every year, then
may we suggest No Speed Limit, by
HNW Lending says the number of potential risk we face here in terms of
our very own Stuart Bladon.
people looking to secure a loan repayment defaults, is lower than
Sixty Years of Testing Classic
against their classic is growing in other areas.”
Cars is really a collection of the
at an astonishing rate. The value of classic cars in
stories he brilliantly writes for us
This specialist lender, general has soared by around
every month, recounting his days as
providing individual loans of 111 per cent over the past
an road tester on Autocar – and
between £50,000 and £1m five years, and a staggering
there are some wonderful takes he
to clients against their 469 per cent over the past
tells on a wide variety of classics!
valuable assets, such as fine ten says the lender; www.
Priced at just £14.99, it could also be
arts and property, says it is hnwlending.co.uk.
one of your better Christmas
receiving a growing number of As a sign of the buoyant classic
presents this year – especially if you
enquiries from classic car owners car market, last year a 1962 Ferrari 250
leave these pages open!
seeking to use their vehicles as security GTO was sold at auction for £22.8 million
www.historypress.co.uk
against a loan, claiming that the period setting a new auction world record. The
January to September 2015 saw the number classic market is said to be worth more than
of people looking to do so was 46 per cent £6bn in the UK, employing thousands
higher than the same period in 2014. across the country.
Ben Shaw, founder and director of HNW As the classic car market takes pole
Lending says classic cars are one of its position for investment potential, the Knight
preferred valuable assets to lend against. Frank Luxury Investment Index recently noted
“In relation to other physical assets, they are that classic cars have beaten everything from
easier to validate as genuine and their value art, watches, gold and coins over the past
has been rising dramatically, meaning any one year, five years and 10 years!
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GONE FOR GOOD GARAGES NEWS INBRIEF
Lock-ups are fast losing their importance FANCY A CLASSIC SEND OFF?
Where are you storing your classic this
How do you want to go when taking your very last
winter? Hopefully, in a nice dry, warm
journey? A survey, conducted by the UK’s leading
garage! But what was once a popular park funeral vehicle coachbuilder (Wilcox Limousines), has
up is fast becoming a thing of the past. revealed the top ten most unusual funeral vehicle
Nearly four million Britons have converted requests after questioning 214 UK funeral directors.
garages into living space during the past 20 The top ten included nn airport fire engine, a Scooby
years says a recent research from Doo coloured van and a Del Boy-style three-wheeled
Sainsbury’s Car Insurance – and less than a hearse. Oddest has to be the ‘bucket’ of a JCB!
quarter (22 per cent) of car owners usually
park in a garage overnight. BANGERNOMICS
The study further reveals that garages
are becoming a less common feature of How can increasing new
Britain’s family homes, with an estimated With garages fading fast, Sainsbury’s car sales be dragging up
3.9 million people having repurposed their Car Insurance reveals that the majority of the values of bangers?
garage over the past 20 years to provide motorists park now on their drives (51 per
Answer: Nobody really
extra living space. The most popular choice cent) instead followed by the security of a
knows or how long it will
is to make it into a workshop (26 per cent), garage; 19 per cent own their garage but
last but buy now if you
followed by an office (20 per cent). just three per cent rent a lock-up.
need one advises the trade. Since the start of 2013,
the number of cars over 10.5 years old being sold at
auction has increased by around 50 per cent says
dealer advisors Glass’s Guide yet values have actually
increased quite substantially. The average auction
BRITISH IS BEST SAYS GAYDON price for a 10.5 year-plus car in January 2013 was
It’s all change at the popular Heritage Motor Centre when it reopens this £725 but in June last year, it was £875. Anybody
February because apart from fantastic new buildings and collections, comes a fancy a cheap modern classic or ‘Youngtimer’ as they
new name – The British Motor Museum. The £4m Collection Centre, still are also called? Well if you do… how about our
based at Gaydon, reopens on Saturday 13th February and will now showcase project Nissan Almera GTi featured in our Running
more vehicles, both from its vast ‘reserve collection’ and Jaguar Land Rover's Reports this month? Call the editor for full details of
diverse line up purchased from private collector James Hull. Best of all, the this one owner car; details on page 170.
new displays are all included in the entry price to the museum. MAJOR DEAL FOR MINI SPARES
Leading spare parts supplier Leacy Classics has
recently acquired major Mini parts specialists Mini-Its,
resulting in Leacy’s spares stash swelling to more than
OUR KNIGHT FIGHTS DVLA OVER 50,000 items, it is claimed.
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news
Modern
IN THE NEW NSX? Adventure and finally Heritage where this model (of which 400 are planned) comes
in the same Grassmere green shade that pre-production Landies wore seven
This is the new Honda NSX and it looks just as decades ago. It's also the cheapest of the trio at £27,800 but save your money
radical as the original, launched a quarter of a because all three specials are already sold out. Nailed on future classics.
century ago. Officially, it's the second generation
NSX although Honda abandoned the original V10
design in favour of a smaller V6 but with hybrid
power boasting three electric motors where a total
power of 577bhp is claimed. And because the
electric motors distribute power, it gives the NSX
a pseudo 4x4 effect. The original NSX was partly
developed by the late great Ayrton Senna during
his McLaren Honda days, not so this one – not
even Fernando Alonso – so we wonder whether
the car will ever hold the same appeal.
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Corvette Stingray coupe 1965. Finished in Nassau blue with Mercedes 230SL Sports Pagoda,1966. Finished in the most striking original colour of brilliant Brunswick Green
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Knock off wheels, and radial tyres, independent rear suspension, disc
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brakes all round, AM/FM stereo system, 4 speed Muncie transmission,
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Red with daytona seats in crema with Red striping
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Rolls Royce Phantom VI State limousine,
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Jaguar E-Type 1965 4.2 FHC Finished in British only 18k miles from new. .....................£250,500
Racing Green with Beige hide interior, Sun roof,
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old. A chance in a lifetime to own a very rare E-type,
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perfect, original tool kit complete, original pull up
blind to rear works perfectly. One of the last of
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fabulous history, original handbook. Fantastic to
drive you can hardly hear this car running and
could be driven anywhere in the world, it runs
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We have been in the RR business for fifty years
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Rolls Royce Ghost 2011 Black with brushed Silver Mercedes 1988 560SL Sports left hand drive, Bentley 1956 Series 1 Coach built by Hooper (Empress Line
alloy bonnet driver assistance, two panorama sun finished in smoke silver, with brazil hide interior, headrests, Model) finished in gleaming two tone Green, with fine coach
roofs, adaptive headlights, comfort entry, camera hard and soft tops, centre armrest, overmats, first aid kit, lines, with superb matching Green hide interior, with lambswool
system rear theatre, picnic tables, RR monograms, 20 light up vanity mirrors, CD stereo system, air bag, air overugs, glass like finish veneers, picnic tables to front and rear,
inch alloy wheels, Sea Shell leather piped in Black. cond, power mirror, cruise control, ABS, power windows, new tyres, only one former keeper, this very rare coachbuilt
Piano Black veneer, television tuner, chrome visible SRS, outside tempriture gauge, tinted glass, auto, power, Bentley is ideal for showing with every possibility of winning,
exhausts, Black interior carpets. Head up display. Only expensive mercedes wheels, only 38,000 miles, service possibly the finest in the world, only a few built a fine investment
6000 miles one owner FSH .......................£135,750 history, drives like new, just magnificent .............£39,750 at only .......................................................................................£65,750
conditioning, outside temperature gauge, alloys, tinted interior, headrests, stereo system, manual
lots of bills and history, entered in many shows, concours glass, first aid kit, complete with all tools. Automatic and transmission, sparkling chrome wire wheels,
winner, well known car garaged from new, there cannot be power steering, history, 42,000 miles. Garaged from zero miles since nut and bolt restoration, lots of
better, just magnificent and a fine investment..............£36,750 new..............................................................................£39,750 bills, magnificent throughout ..............£135,750
WANTED: The type of cars we sell, we are always buying
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Mercedes Sports 560SL 1988 left drive,finished in Jaguar E type 1975 Roadster V12 Finished in the rare factory colour
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tan soft tops, overmats,light up vanity mirrors, power CD, manual transmission, power steering, as new chrome wire wheels,
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Bentley Azure 1997. Left hand drive. Finished in Corvette Stingray coupe 1967. Finished in Jaguar E-Type 1970 Roadster finished in totally
Silver Pearl with black hide interior. Usual Azure gleaming Silver Pearl with soft Back hide interior. unmarked Gleaming Primrose Yellow with Black hide
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1952 BENTLEY R 1966 E TYPE SERIES 1997 BENTLEY
TYPE COUPE BY 1 4.2 FHC TURBO R LONG
PARKWARD, all Opalescent Dark Blue, WHEEL BASE
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fully rebuilt and still Blower belt and all pulleys in stunning condition,
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SPECIAL FEATURE
FAN CY A
10 SUPER BUYS
FOR 2016! rses
and budgets – from firm favourites to dark ho
es
There’s a Ferrari to suit all tast
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FAB FERRARIS
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wning a Ferrari is a dream many of – prices cost between £200-£350 – and Yet on the other hand a good specialist
us secretly harbour yet it needn't could save you thousands in the long run. can help contain costs by knowing if
remain as one because with Vetting a supercar is a lot harder and more certain components carry the same part
careful buying and maintaining budgets, involved than tyre-kicking an MGB and, number. For instance, there’s a fair cross-
you can make it a reality and without depending upon your experience, you are over of Fiat hardware and certain electrical
breaking the bank. more likely to come a cropper. parts are common to many cars. For
No one should run away with the idea Some form of service history is essential, example, a new fuel pump for a 550
that you can run a Ferrari on a Ford both as a valid service book and a ton of Maranello costs a fat £400 over a Ferrari
budget, but on the other hand it needn't invoices and proof of repairs, preferably by counter where at a local VAG dealer it's
cost a king's ransom either. If you have run somebody who knows Ferraris. Servicing under £60!
a prestigious classic (or modern) before doesn't come cheap but it need not prove Mike Wheeler of specialists Rardley
then you can contain the costs to similar exorbitant either. For example, a 45,000 Motors warns, “With a Ferrari you get
levels by preventative maintenance and miles pit stop on a modern 550 Maranello what you pay for” and suggests wannabe
using a good specialist. (including cambelts) costs the thick end of owners should always get a vehicle
Everybody has a favourite Ferrari and £3000 and, say, £2000 for a 456; that's properly inspected, adding the majority of
to cover them all would fill most of this typical of other models of a similar age sellers wouldn't mind if the car is genuine.
magazine! There are some Prancing although the older, simpler designs can be This renowned Ferrari expert advises
Horses that are considered more as old kept sweet for less than £1000. potential owners to view a car as if they
nags than thoroughbreds – but at the end Servicing is one thing but further were trying to sell rather than buy it to
of the day they are still Ferraris and you preventative maintenance is vital and this is best gauge it's desirability and value. Don't
can say that you've lived the dream… when routine repairs can be costly. always believe that you’ll automatically be
There’s virtually a Ferrari to suit most Camshaft drive belts are a good case in on an instant earner. Just enjoy it while you
pockets. At the ‘bottom end’ (if you can point because in many cases the engine has own the famous key fob, says Mike.
use such a term for a Ferrari) there's the to be removed to gain access and so can
Mondial and 412 which are both 2+2s that cost from £500 to £2000 and, of course, if JOIN THE CLUB
can be had for less than £20,000 although the engine has to come out then it’s daft not Anybody considering buying a Ferrari is
best cars are now worth double this. to add a clutch – think up to £2000, again mad not to join the Owners' Club of Great
Despite what you may have read and depending upon model. If you also need a Britain. Almost half a century old and
heard, these are good ‘first Ferraris’ that flywheel for a F355 (which is prone to fail), recognised by Ferrari S.p.A. it provides a
will get you on the first rung of the ladder then slap another £750 on the bill! wealth of good things such as knowledge
that’s easy to either step off and say The same model uses dampers that and experience and a great social scene
“thanks for the memory” or move up to, cost £1200 a side (plus fitting) but it makes which includes some of the best members’
say, a Dino 308 GT4 which is another the same expense on a 550 at £3500 areas at classic car shows! There's also
overlooked 2+2 but relies on a DNA taken sound comparatively cheap. track days, driving tuition advice and even
from the iconic 246GT, albeit now with a Engine rebuilds invariably result in five- a Ferrari racing championship. And they're
stretched platform and a V8 engine; some figure invoices... Now can you see why it's a really friendly lot too, all joined by a love
actually regard it as the better car! vital to buy a good Ferrari rather than a of the Prancing Horse.
Moving on, the 328/348 is the next tempting bargain-priced one? www.ferrariownersclub.co.uk.
logical step. This model saw Ferrari get
back to what it does best, a pure
two-seater even if it is loosely GT4-derived.
GET THE VET IN
It’s so disheartening to
Prices really start to soar now and you
learn that your dream
won’t get much change from £35-45k+ for
Ferrari is actually a
a respectable car worth owning. The
nightmare, and that your
earlier 308 is even more sought after
prancing horse can so
especially the rarer original fibreglass
easily turn into a nodding
models where £80-90k is needed to see a
donkey. But sadly
car change hands.
Superformance has had to
As with other prestigious marques,
inform too many
there’s a 'cross-over’ between established
newcomers to the fold
classics and more modern up and coming
that's exactly what they've
collectables which can be had for a similar
just bought!
outlay. It rather depends on what Ferrari
The Herts-based
fetish you have but there's a lot to be said
specialist (01992 445300)
for newer notables such as the 360, 355,
that supplies Ferrari spares and obsolete parts says the most important thing
456 and the 550M, all of which can be
when purchasing a pre-owned ‘Prancing Horse’ is to have it professionally
had without breaking the bank. It's a good
inspected by an independent Ferrari expert before doing the deal – and walk
idea to speak to a Ferrari specialist who
away if the seller refuses, as they’ve obviously got something to hide.
will steer you in the right direction.
According to Colin Sowter, at the lower end of the market there’s a lot of poor
cars out there, and the historic low values of certain models (such as GT4s and
HORSE SENSE
Mondials) has made poor maintenance and penny pinching bodges inevitable.
It's one thing buying a Ferrari for TR6
With a Ferrari you get what you pay for says Colin, although admits he's seen
money, it's another keeping it in the style it
£25,000 cars in a no better state than ones priced ten grand cheaper! Colin
should be accustomed to. It's here that a
further warns against DIY repairs. “For a competent mechanic it's okay on
good specialist will be able to help,
running gear items, like the suspension and brakes, but engine and transmission
starting with offering to inspect any
overhauls are best left to experts”. So be wary if a car has been DIY maintained.
potential purchase that’s caught your eye
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308 GT4
UNSUNG
£17,000-£50,000+
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n DINO HERITAGE
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n EXCELLENT HANDLING
A
ny car that followed in the tyre
tracks of the Dino 246GT was
n GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY
always going to have a tough time,
but for the GT4 it was harder than most.
A sharper-styled replacement with 2+2
seating, it was a different car, even though it
used the same basic platform, and never
gained the same affection. It was replaced
by the ‘Magnum PI’ 308 after less than
3000 sales (a very respectable figure) and
because the 308 was well received, the
GT4 quickly became forgotten and its
reputation unfairly tarnished. It’s only in
recent times that the model has finally
gained traction. Deservedly so.
DRIVING
The GT4 is not the most exciting Ferrari
ever to be made, but it’s not bad either – in
fact, some Ferrari experts quietly say that
it’s a better car to drive than the iconic Dino
thanks to its longer wheelbase and meatier
V8 engine, if not to look at or invest in.
Perceptions are all that matters, in this area.
Being a 2+2, there far more room although
the rear sears are strictly kiddie size.
BEST MODELS
The first GT4 was designed by Gandini in
1973. It was the first Ferrari V8 road car
and mid-engined 2+2 and was based on
the 246, with a new 255bhp 3-litre V8
engine. It was badged Dino 308 GT4. Two
years later, the ‘economy’ model, the 208
GT4, was offered, with a 2.0 engine. It is
rare, as only around 900 were produced.
Whilst this version had the smallest V8
engine in the world, it lacked the grunt of its
older, bigger sibling. Having been built for
the Italian market, to dodge tax laws, it is
unlikely to have much following here.
VALUES
Treat hunting for this model with as hard-
nosed an attitude as for any other second-
hand car. It’s all too easy to get carried
away. While GT4s look great value,
remember they still need the maintenance
and care due to a Ferrari, though. This year,
top models sold for £50k, and the cheapest
went at auction for £32k.
For those who appreciate iconic Ferraris,
like Harvey Stanley of DK Engineering
(Ferrari restorer and specialist, 01923 287
687), “skip to the 355.” level of service history. All gearboxes suffer geometry is not something the typical fast-fit
from the usual Ferrari trait of being can handle, so seek out a specialist. The
BUYING ADVICE cantankerous when cold, but selecting most important thing is to see that the
As these models are hardly the most loved second gear shouldn’t be a problem once timing belts have been replaced on time.
of Ferraris, you will come across a fair few the oil has warmed up; first and second Ditto valve clearance settings, which aren’t
tired examples that are anything but the synchros wear out first. Clutch wear is no for the novice. If the engine has to be
bargains that they appear under the skin. worse than on any other supercar but rarely dropped then it’s best to tackle these jobs
Before you even start hunting around, check cheap to replace either. As on all plus replace any suspect hoses and so on.
the paperwork and see that there’s some performance cars, the suspension’s Camshafts wear out quite easily.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
WHO NEEDS
PERSUADING?
W
ith its stunning looks, huge (very early) or a very late ‘flairs and chairs’.
driver appeal and ever-rising
values, the Dino is one of the
DINO Perfect, RHD samples may go for
£450k/£500k. A GT or GTS, for £350k”
most loved Ferrari models ever, no doubt £160,000-£450,000+
aided by its starring role in the 1970’s TV
n AMAZING LOOKS VALUES
series The Persuaders!. It was Enzo Ferrari’s Once, fairly cheap, back in the pre-classic
first budget-priced production car, when it n APPRECIATING ASSET boom 80’s they were sub ten grand buys
made its debut at the ’67 Turin Salon – yet and despite their steep raise in values until
was considered too dear. Today, these n SATISFYING TO OWN AND DRIVE recently barn-find basket cases used to sell
delightful mid-engined sports cars sell for for less than £50,000. No more: good
(on average) a quarter of a million pounds fundamental thing to remember is the car's examples go for over £300k. It may sound
and the figure’s still rising! condition. Dinos are notorious ‘rotters’: exorbitant for something that was, once, not
specialists say they see Dinos that have regarded as a real Ferrari and not exactly
DRIVING been badly repaired and restored over the supercar-quick, but because of their
Exhilarating, though not quite sensational, years – some with up to five sills tacked rampant rust problems and unsympathetic
the driving experience in a Dino pivots over one another with layers of filler and restoration cases, with the Dino you get
around that gem of an engine. Free-revving paint slapped on. Indeed, it may be better what you pay for. In the last 12 months, the
and lively from about 3500rpm, the Dino to break the bank and buy the best you can most expensive Dino sold for £350k, and
hits 62mph in about seven seconds, if the from a reputable Dino expert, or – as a the cheapest for £200k (auction prices).
engine is in good tune, which is fast but not project – have it done right in the first place.
furious in today’s terms. The balance of this Harvey Stanley of Ferrari specialist DK BUYING ADVICE
mid-engined machine feels just right with Engineering says that these are firmly Most Dinos will have been restored by now
superbly light and responsive steering, collection items, unlike the rest of and good thing too as they were badly built
limpet-like handling with no roll whatsoever. sub-£100k Ferraris. “It is a pretty car, so and rotted for Italy. You must always tread
As Motor said in its 1971 road test: “When desirable; best Dino to go for is the 206 carefully buying any old Ferrari but more so
it comes to getting around corners the with a Dino because it’s easy to let your
Ferrari Dino has all the advantages – and heart rule your head and why a specialist
makes use of them,” although today it’s inspection is vital. The sills are complex and
more about how the car feels rather than that’s where the money goes. The interiors
out-and-out handling abilities and grip from will have been restored by now as the
what's now considered skinny tyres. ‘suede’ dash wears badly. The V6 can cost
ten grand to rebuild and camshaft wear is
BEST MODELS common; oil pressure should be 85lbft!
It depends whether you want the original Clutches and weak second gears common.
stunning looking coupé or the sun-seeking There's no such thing as a bargain with this
GTS which came after, but the most beauty anymore, you get what you pay for.
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FAB FERRARIS
BOXING
CLEVER
B
B stands for Berlinetta Boxer and even projects are spoken of in six figure
(Dino excepted) it was the first terms; think carefully as restorations are
proper mid-engined Ferrari supercar Aston-expensive. The 512 typically trails by
boasting the iconic flat 12 engine that was £30-50k although LHD cars can be usefully
also being successfully used in sports car cheaper if you shop abroad.
racing and Formula 1 at the time. Initially
known as the 365 BB, replaced by the 512 BUYING ADVICE
BB, these cars are legendary and values The body is aluminium over a steel frame,
reflect this. mounted on a stout ladder-style chassis.
Unless seriously neglected, the structure
DRIVING should be pretty sound but check the
The BB is rather like a 911 of the same era panels for damage and poor past repairs
insofar it needs – make that demands – carbs gave way to fuel injection – again plus watch for reaction between the two
respect when pressing on. Performance is enthusiasts like carbs best. The UK market surfaces. The steel sills rot but are relatively
brutal and well up to modern supercar was served by 58 365 GT4s, 101 512 BBs cheap at £750 a pair. The bumpers are
standards and apart from its muscle the and 54 512is although several more LHD fibreglass so look for wounds and scuffs.
best thing about that flat 12 engine is the cars joined the scene. Don’t forget LM race More serious is a poor fitting rear clamshell,
sonorous soundtrack that comes as tuned upgrades which may have been fitted, perhaps due to it opening at speed and
standard. It can sound even better if one of although you need to make sure the mods warping it – not unknown. The interior trim
the numerous aftermarket sport systems are are the genuine ones… (leather seat inserts on the 512) is average
fitted as the mild steel set up rusts. The and watch if a retrim lacks the authentic
365 was criticised for its lorry like clutch so VALUES embossed ‘Daytona’ stripes on the seats as
if your dream buy has a light action it points BBs cost Aston DB money and values are this can devalue the car.
to the later 512 assembly (and flywheel) rising at the same pace. A top 365 GT4 The engines are bullet-proof; smoking
has been fitted, which is a bonus as the can command between £250-£300,000 when cold is a characteristic but should
earlier single plate affair can be all washed with average examples perhaps half this and dispel once warmed up and the oil pressure
up in less than 12,000 enthusiastic miles. should read a solid 6bar minimum. The
transmission is classic Ferrari with a no go
BEST MODELS BERLINETTA BOXER second gear until the oil has warmed but if
The original 365 GT4 BB is the most it is still poor then a rebuild can cost £5000
sought after because it's the design in its
£125,000-£300,000+ (and the first 365s are the most prone to
purest form despite packing ‘only’ 344bhp n 1970’s CHARACTER failure) but happily a poor gearchange is
from its 4.4-litre flat 12. The later 512 of usually only a matter of adjustment.
1976 with its larger 4942cc unit added n APPRECIATING ASSET The brakes are only adequate so don't be
15bhp but aficionados prefer the sparkier surprised on what you may regard as a poor
n DEMANDS DRIVING RESPECT
freer revving flat 12. The four Weber 40 IF performance – they were all like this.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
FORGOTTEN 400/412
£16,000-£60,000+
FERRARI
n V12 ENGINE
n WELL APPOINTED
n LAST ‘CHEAP’ FERRARI?
B
efore the 456 came along the 400 VALUES
and 412 was Ferrari’s grandest GT These big front-engined cruisers used to be
offering great touring qualities, cheap as chips, in Ferrari terms, and still are
classic looks and remarkable value for as you still see cars surface for £10,000
money chiefly because it's generally although penny to a pound will cost that
overlooked. Running one however can be much again to make good and reliable.
an extremely expensive business. The car Values of the 412i are ahead of the 400i
was originally badged the 365 GT4 2+2 and top 365s can command over £50,000.
with the 400 replacing it 40 years ago. A good service history on all is vital as their
values lead to skipped servicing – and
DRIVING that's where the trouble starts...
With 340bhp at its disposal, you can’t say
that this Ferrari is a slouch although this BUYING ADVICE
heavyweight is better suited for touring, a These big old Ferraris rust terribly and with
point underlined by the fact that some 70 resto costs on par with other Ferraris you’ll
per cent came as an automatic pandering to never get your money back; draw a mental
a different type of Ferrari owner even line six inches from the sills upwards and
though handling and roadholding was that’s where you look! Worse still, panel
exceptional for its girth. When the 400i availability is poor so beware of bodges that
arrived fuel injection knocked power back to look good on the surface but aren't.
315bhp and it took the 5-litre 512i to The V12 engine is tough although you
restore the loss. Unlike many 2+2s this sounding carb-fed 400. The original 365 need to be wary of noisy timing chains as
Ferrari is almost a true four-seater with probably holds the most classic appeal as they can slip with dire results. Exhausts are
adequate comfort and space for four. it’s the purist and arguably looks the nicest. incredibly expensive as are the manifolds
However, the 412i is the most rounded as and both are known to deteriorate, as do
BEST MODELS well as the newest. Again the character isn't those sexy six Webers – are they still in
It all hinges on condition more than model quite the same as the 365's but if you want good tune? The running gear is robust and
choice although all things being equal, the a manual transmission you stand more needs only the usual checks but bear in
first 400is were the most sluggish although chance of getting one as buyers turned mind that there’s self-levelling rear
the fuel injection did improve drivability even away from autos although 53 per cent were suspension. which on the 412i, is operated
if it took away the character of the superb still so equipped. by a pump. The brakes can suffer from
sticking calipers but that's more because
the cars stand idle for so long; new ones
cost around £450 each. The 365 and 400
initially ran on metric-sized wheels and
tyres; most have been changed but a car
still running on the correct (expensive)
rubber points to careful ownership...
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Mondial
£11,000-£50,000+
n FAMILY FRIENDLY
n STARTER SUPERCAR
n STRONG VALUE
SPENDTHRIFT
SUPERCAR
T
he Ferrari Mondial’s chassis was a wheelbased GT4 – although the earlier 2+2
useful platform until the more modern is regarded as a more purist cross-country
360; yet the model has – over the car as well as one that holds more status.
years – endured rude remarks over it being
underpowered and ‘wooden’. But this BEST MODELS
oddball mid-engined 2+2 makes great Four-seat Ferraris were not a new concept;
sense, and is one of the few exotics that’s the Mondial was the successor to the 2+2
genuinely family friendly. In Ferrari terms they 308 GT4 of the early 1970s, and used a lot BUYING ADVICE
are inexpensive to buy, and with sensible use of its make up. The chief differences Mondials hardly rank as the most loved
and budgeting, aren’t ruinously expensive to concerned a tubular spaceframe chassis, Ferrari on the block and you will come
keep, either. And, of course, no matter what and not monocoque build. The engine was across a fair few tired examples that are
anybody says, it’s a Ferrari – your Ferrari – stretched throughout the model’s life; the anything but bargains under the skin. Before
sitting on the driveway. Mondial 8 variants are not the most popular; you even start hunting around, check the
soon came the new 4-valve head paperwork and see that there’s some level
DRIVING (Quattrovalvole) which addressed lack of of service history.
When launched in 1980, reactions to the performance; however, the 3.2-litre (1985), Rusty Mondials are not unknown. Check
Mondial were decidedly mixed: the influential and then 3.4-litre (from 1989) are the the front wings (especially by the
CAR magazine was full of positives, citing sought-after versions, releasing the car’s true windscreen), door bottoms, wheel arches,
“Porsche-like build quality” and “dynamic potential. Most desirable Mondial? The boot bonnet etc. The chassis must be the
ability” but over the pond, Motor Trend poser cabriolet, available from 1984. next port of call. Look for corrosion on the
bemoaned a serious lack of pace (0-60 in – admittedly sturdy – chassis that was
eight seconds and 130+mph). PRICES galvanised from the early 80s. As on all
The truth lies somewhere in between: When the QV was launched a quarter of a sophisticated cars, the suspension’s
performance of the Mondial 8 cars was century ago it carried a £25,581 price tag. geometry is not something the typical fast-fit
nothing special when new and, today, a A considerable sum back then, but today can handle, so seek out a specialist to get it
good V6 Mondeo will beat a Mondial, you can pick a pretty fair one up for much done properly. From new, the Mondial used
especially if age has taken its toll on the the same money. Three times as much will Koni dampers – has a lesser make been
engine. However, the noise and the way with be required for a later, more sought-after fitted since to save money? Brakes really
which this V8 moves the car may be enough version, and indeed £60k was the top price only suffer from seizure due to lack of miles,
for buyers to be charmed. If this Ferrari’s paid for a Mondial in 2015. Like the Dino, but handbrakes were never that effective
performance is open to question, then the says marketing analyst Cliff Goodall, the and they need careful setting up to work
handling is more universally commended. youngest trainee classic car scrutineer in properly and pass the MoT.
Even on relatively skinny tyres, the Mondial Italy (and there is only 68 of them Finally, can you run one on a Mondeo
was praised for its user-friendliness – and altogether), the Mondial seems to be quite budget? The realistic answer is no, but a
far less twitchiness than the shorter- stable in terms of market trends. good specialist can help contain costs.
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FAB FERRARIS
FRONT-ENGINED
FUN FOR THE FAMILY
A
true family-sized V12 Ferrari GT in M spec appreciably more. Rardley Motors
the Daytona mould and a far nicer 456 says 456 values are heading North because
car than the mid-engined 2+2 its 2+2 configuration makes it ideal for
Mondial yet extremely inexpensive – for a
£25,000-£40,000+ young families. It's a different type of car to
Ferrari – to buy if not own. No one can n DAYTONA-LIKE LOOKS a Mondial and that’s too the good.
doubt its super car credentials as it once
lapped Ferrari's famous Fiorano test track n STRONG VALUE FOR MONEY BUYING ADVICE
faster than a mid-engined 512 TR! The 456 is built on a tubular steel chassis
n FAIRLY FAMILY FRIENDLY
and rust doesn't seem to be a major
DRIVING problem of the design although check the
When launched, back in 1992, the 456 number of owners opted for the automatic. usual places and for poor past paint repairs.
was regarded as the most accomplished The later 456M derivatives were launched The engine may sound a bit tappety but
Ferrari yet providing performance with in 1998 and feature certain styling changes that’s because the valve clearances have to
practicality. The 5.4-litre V12 delivers a at the front and a part carbon fibre bonnet. be adjusted manually. Head gaskets can let
rousing 442bhp and even in rarer, more The active ride suspension was modified go and the cause can be perished coolant
relaxed automatic form (456 GTA) remains and now worked in tandem with the anti- hoses; radiators aren’t long lasting either
seriously quick. Handling is traditional front- lock braking system. and nor are exhaust systems with a factory
engined, rear-wheel drive and the steering system costing in the region of five grand.
is superb as is the active ride suspension. VALUES Sophisticated when new, the electronics
Despite being a 2+2 and more tailored for When new, the 456 cost almost £150,000 need an expert check, right down to the
touring, a good 456 gives little away to its yet you can easily buy one now for less than electric seats and windows – the latter
supposedly sportier siblings. When you’re in a third of that original screen price! In fact, which can cost thousands to put right.
the mood to cruise you’ll soon appreciate by searching around you can pick up a fair The active ride dampers are known leakers;
the lavish well equipped and quite roomy 456 for little more than £25,000 although sometimes they can be resealed but if not
first class cabin. beware as what seem minor ailments have to be replaced. The manual gearbox is
accounting for the low price can be highly durable, less so clutches which need a
BEST MODELS expensive to fix. Automatics typically trail recommended check and perhaps
Essentially there’s two models available in manual cars by £2000-£3000 or so with replacement after just 20,000 miles – also
manual or automatic guises. The 456 GT M-spec manuals worth the most as less the transmission’s oil and filter need regular
and GTA were the launch models and than 35 were made in RHD form. A top changing, another reason why a good
despite a £6000 premium a surprising 456 can sell for up to £40,000 and an service history is so critical.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
308/328
£28,000-£170,000+
MAGNUM
n DINO HERITAGE
n EXCELLENT HANDLING
n VALUES RISING FAST
FORCE
A
ffordable, proper Ferrari ownership BEST MODELS most expensive Ferrari 328 to be sold at
starts with the 308, according to Cheap and good do not go well together, auction was £190k; the cheapest, a Ferrari
fans and specialists. There are and this is true of all Ferraris too. Given the 308, went for £35k. Somewhere in the
cheaper Ferraris – like the 1980’s Mondial 308/328’s comparative rarity, condition middle, one can get a good example for
and 400 – but the 308 is what everyone counts more than the actual model. around £70,000. QVs and early GTBis are
expects a proper Ferrari to be – and it Fibreglass-bodied cars will always be in at the bottom of the scale but are certainly
doesn’t disappoint. The car shot to fame as demand, and carry a premium. Wet sump not languishing!
detective Magnum’s transport in the famous carburettor cars are more valuable than
US series, with its sexy looks, muscular injection versions. Both 308 and 328 BUYING ADVICE
stance and that 250bhp V8 engine at the models have recently gone up in desirability, Condition counts for everything and given
back. In 1985, a decade into production, especially the 328. their relative rarity, don't be choosy on
the 308’s engine was bored out from The 308 QVs are best value for money. colour or whether it's a 308 or 328 –
3-litres to 3.2 (hence the new name, the Ferrari Specialist Nick Cartwright (01629 service history counts. If the plastic body is
328) for 270bhp. An all time great. 56999) says that the 308/328 range is in poor shape, it's as costly and as involved
plentiful on the UK market, but with a huge as metal to repair, although there’s more
DRIVING variety in condition, so his advice is to value in the finished product. A decent
There’ll be few complaints by wannabe spend the time to find the right one. It is maintenance budget (£500/600) is
Dino owners, because the Ferrari 308 is easy to find a 328 in RHD guise, though required. Check the chassis frames and
simply a better drive. The handling is as LHD ones change hands for two-thirds of outriggers, particularly at the subframes –
taut and tantalising as the looks suggest, the former’s price. the actual floor is fibreglass. Sills and the
the general ride isn’t as jarring as you might A posts are other rot-prone areas as are
expect. Even though some models have VALUES wing bottoms, doors and valances. Cars
barely over 200bhp, the 308 remains an Fibreglass-bodied cars are sought-after made after 1982 were zinc coated and so
old-school powerful mid-engined car; because they don’t rust (though the better protected. Engine is very strong, as
expect from most versions a sprint to structure underneath will). In 2015, the long as it has been serviced regularly.
60mph in 7s, though the 308i is slower.
Driven sensibly, 20/25mpg is obtainable.
The sonorous-sounding V8 has ample
mid-range grunt; this Maranello mid-engined
marvel, however, is not a car whose tail can
hang out and forgive an average enthusiastic
driver. Tall drivers will be penalised by the
cabin’s height, cramped footwell and
restricted seat travel. For a two-seater, it’s
fairly roomy and civilised and the driving
position (even on RHD UK cars) is good.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
LAST OF THE
TRADITIONAL
FERRARIS?
R
eplacement for the 348, the F355
was a real step forward in
V8-powered Ferrari models and it
matched – make that even beat – its more
upmarket V12 brothers. It offers clean
stylish classical Ferrari looks, better
dynamics than the 348 and, compared to
other Ferraris, very good value for money.
355
£32,000-£95,000+
n CLASSIC LOOKS
n VALUE FOR MONEY
n DINO-LIKE CHARACTER
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SPECIAL FEATURE
348
DARK
£18,000-£50,000+
n GREAT LOOKS
n CHEAPER THAN 308
HORSE
n FINE TOURING GT
W
hilst punters’ main interest lies and with a transverse transmission. Two
with earlier models, the 348 is models were made, the Berlinetta coupé
not a popular pick, despite many (TB) and the targa-roofed Spider (TS).
improvements, including a 320bhp output. A year later, the rear suspension was
Described by CAR as ‘stonking’, the 348 revised to sort out poor high-speed stability.
was hailed by Autocar thus: “nobody who A special edition road racer Competizione
knows Ferraris will be disappointed in the was then made – only eight in RHD and
new 348.” Yet compared to the earlier car, therefore the most valuable. The 348 was
some actually were! renamed GTB and GTS and power was
boosted to 320bhp.
DRIVING
It was possibly because of its initial Ferraris say the Targa versions are all very VALUES
surprisingly hairy handling, that the 348 well when the sun’s out, but there is body Of the triad 308/328 and 348, the latter is
earned a bad reputation with drivers and flex when it comes to serious driving. definitely the model which seems to keep
media alike. By the time the problems were stable in terms of values, whilst the other
ironed out, it was too late, reputation-wise. BEST MODELS two have gone up. Having said that, there
The handling scare stories stuck, and the When the 348 was introduced in 1989, it appears to be some sign of life in the
ride would only be bettered by the looked broadly similar to the 328, with charts, with the 348 fetching slightly more
forthcoming F355. Pace is more than Testarossa nuances but substantially in the last six months of 2015. Not one to
ample if not shattering when compared to changed under the skin, where the engine watch for the time being. Expect to stump
say a Jaguar XKR and folks who know (now 3.4-litres) was mounted north-south up £25-£30k for a fair-to-good example
with tlc potential.
BUYING ADVICE
Ferrari did pretty decent rust-proofing on its
cars from the mid ‘80s. A potential buyer
will be happy to know that the engine is a
robust unit, though cambelt changing is –
like in so many other models – paramount.
History service is a must, of course and
cheap cars are rarely good news in the long
term. Bottom of the doors are suspect as
are sills. More serious is around the A post
but most should be okay. Electrics are
typical Italian with charging system, fuse
box, connections and switchgear most frail.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
550M
£40,000-£95,000+
n SUPER STYLING & DRIVING
n SURPRISING VERSATILITY
n LAST OLD SCHOOL FERRARI?
MARANELLO MAGIC
A
nother front-engined V12 Ferrari
like the 456 but this time a
two-seater with the transmission
rear mounted. Tilting at past glories, the
550 Maranello take some style cues from
the old Daytona and, appropriately, is
regarded by some as the last of the old
school Prancing Horses. Costing almost
£145,000 at its1996 launch, values fell
accordingly but have risen steadily over the
past few years where top cars can touch
£100k. Clearly a valued modern Ferrari.
limit with. There is a WSR (World Speed (they are prone to failure due to high
DRIVING Record) coupe that's shorn of certain underbonnet temperatures) and the thick
Few will have nothing but praise for this equipment to save weight along with a end of a grand just for a set of new HT
Ferrari which while it's not dissimilar to the stiffer suspension. As it’s a matter of taste, ignition leads! As with other 1980’s and
earlier 456, it’s in another league to drive – the price premium is nominal. The later 90's Ferraris, rads commonly let go let go
and that's saying something! Ferrari made 575M is said to be even better in all areas and not far short of £2000 fitted.
the 485bhp 550 a real drivers' car and apart from its F1 paddle gear shift option. Engines are prone to leaking oil as are
didn't burden the engineering with driver the power steering systems while new
aids apart from a basic traction control VALUES adjustable dampers cost almost £850 a
although it's equally well suited to fast but As Daytona prices have soared, it’s no corner, and new actuating electrical
comfortable touring. It’s ideal for an doubt helped drag values of this modern solenoids half this amount. Even the snazzy
enthusiast who doesn’t need the 456’s rear interpretation up with it and 100k is by no sporty fly-off handbrake can be troublesome
seats, one specialist remarked to us. means uncommon for a top 550 and, say, – to the tune of well over £1000 to fix!
two-thirds this for nice examples. Your only Hard driving is a way of Ferrari life but if
chance of finding a 50 grand (or less) car is the transmission is now suffering, a clutch is
BEST MODELS to look at left-hand drive versions and the least of your worries at around £2500
Condition counts for most because these import from abroad. as a new gearbox is at four times this...
cars can be horrendously expensive to The inviting interior may not be so
service properly, let alone repair. Although BUYING ADVICE seductive as the leather top dashboard
there is a Spider version, the vast majority A service history is essential on any Ferrari deteriorates and to make the dash look like
are manuals because the convertible but particularly so on the complex 550 as new again can either cost a reasonable £600
Barchetta is a strange beast with a hood even minor service items can prove pretty for just the instrument shroud or almost six
that Ferrari don't advise exceeding our legal eye-watering; think £620 for a new hose kit times this if a new dashboard is required.
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1967 Plymouth 426 Hemi Satellite. Genuine Hemi car from new. Original colour Citron Gold Metallic. PAS, 1972(K) Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible. Original colour Targa Blue. 350 cu.in 5.7 litre V8 with
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Immaculate. £27,995 with FSH. £24,995
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etc. Well maintained & pristine throughout. £12,795 Impeccable condition and with this superb condition
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1988(E) Mercedes 560SL. LHD. Midnight Blue with 1974 Datsun 260Z Coupe 2-Seater model. Metallic
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£12,995 but with no history. £14,995 £16,995
1968 Mercedes W108 series 250SE Saloon with 1982(X) BMW E21 320 Coupe Automatic. Metallic
private plate. Tax exempt. Sable and Cream interior. Polaris Silver with Blue Cloth. Stunning time-warp 1972(L) Jaguar E-Type S3 V12 Roadster. Black Cherished registration number 3100K on a
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period of storage inc. new full exhaust, tyres, battery, Fully stamped service book & all its original books changed to RHD. Original matching numbers engine.
full engine service, etc. 2 owners in last 18 years. & papers. UK and Southern Ireland registration.
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1967 MORRIS 1000 TRAVELLER. Rose Taupe with red 1958 LAND ROVER SERIES 2 88`` TRUCK CAB WITH 1980 AUSTIN MINI VAN 95L – 1000cc. Sand Beige with
Trim. One Owner until 1986 and only 3 since. 43,000 TILT. Marine Blue with Black Trim. Total Ground Up Black Trim. A very well restored, low ownership example
Warranted Miles with a Total Service History. The file Restoration on New Galvanised Chassis, To the Highest with mildly uprated engine. Cooper S Wheels Etc. They
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out. Less than 6,000 Miles since. New Chassis, Solid Restoration some years ago to an exceptional standard. in excess of £60,000. Recent spend with TR Ent. and others in excess
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Flow Exhaust, 117 BHP, Etc Etc. Equipped with Centre Sunroof, Wire Wheels, Period Radio, Wood Rimmed Alternator, Comp. Rad.with Header Tank, CR Synchro Gearbox,
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1959 AUSTIN HEALEY FROG EYE SPRITE. Cherry Red 1995 MERCEDES BENZ SL 320. Imperial Red with 1966 AC COBRA – HAWK 289 FIA SERIES. Black with
with Black Trim and Black Mohair Hood. Professionally Beige Hide. A local car. 54,000 Miles. Full Service History, Black Hide. 351 CU Inch – 400 BHP. Alloy Heads, MSD
Restored and seriously upgraded for a very well known 13 Services, Every Bill and MOT from new. Equipped with Ignition, Top Loader Gearbox, Oil Cooler, Peg Drive
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Stage 2 Engine, CR Gearbox, 3.7 Diff, Disc Brakes, Mirrors, Toad Alarm System, Cruise Control, AMG Alloy Extinguisher, Race Mirrors, Tripod Headlights, Full Mohair
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outstanding order. Bills on file total in excess of £55,000. Simply Stunning
with Blistering Performance.
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Fair C
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o say that the legendary Normal Mk2s by a handsome level. However, we tweaked with new front wings incorporating
Dewis knows his Jags is a bit of an reckon it won't always stay this way – look novel hooded headlamps and slimline
understatement. So when he told how values of the Mk1 has overtaken its bumpers. Inside a MkX-style interior and kit
Classic Motoring at the recent NEC show replacement for example. gave the car a more upmarket image.
that he personally regarded the S-type as 1965 At launch, the S-type was criticised
the better car than the Mk2 when HISTORY for an appearance which looked as though
contemporary you take notice. It’s a pity so 1959 Rumour has it that Jaguar was looking Lyons designed it in a bit of a hurry. Even
few enthusiasts follow suit… at a more upmarket saloon not long after so, changes introduced this year were more
Take a Mk2 and give it what the design the Mk2’s launch to bridge the gap mechanical, such as the substitution of the
always lacked – such as back seat comfort between this saloon and the soon-to-be- old Moss gearbox in favour of Jaguar's own
and roominess, a larger boot and a more launched MkX limo. although the vast majority of S-types were
planted rear end care of the E-type’s 1963 The somewhat hurried S-type saloon automatics. Jaguar resisted the logical step
suspension – and you have the S-type. surfaced in October as the logical bridge of replacing the 3.8-litre XK engine with the
So why has it always been pooh-poohed and between the ranges. The hull was mainly 4.2 despite having done so on the E-type
regarded as a second-rate Mk2 alternative? Mk2 albeit with a flatter roof line and a MkX and MkX, nor felt the need to use that
Looks and image presumably (S-types were style rear end to boost boot space plus it excellent Daimler 2.5 V8 (an S-type 2.4 was
invariably driven by criminals on the silver also meant that the excellent independent never offered due to lack of performance).
screen) because the S-type is the car the rear suspension, first seen on the E-type, 1966 A downgrading of both the Mk2 and
Mk2 could and should have been. could be used. The shell to be extensively S-type ranges saw Ambla used instead of
Why not use this to your favour because re-engineered to achieve this at a cost of leather trim, cheaper carpets and a deletion
not only is the S-type a nicer car to drive, almost 350lb in weight, however. To of the traditional standard fog lamps came
but it's nicer on the wallet too as values trail balance the odd looks, the front end was in the shape of the new 420 (and similar
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THE FACTS
GENERAL
Daimler Sovereign), that August which at soaked up the sales) sported a lower axle
last featured the MkX-style nose that Lyons ratio (3.5:4) to improve engine response but n S-type and Sovereign may be largely Mk2 derived
always wanted the S-type to wear but didn’t the useful limited slip differential was no but the 420 has some XJ6 components as well. And
get round to due to the car’s notably short longer fitted on all models. due to rarity and past lack of popularity, body and
development time. Mechanically, 420 used The S-type is always seen as the Mk2’s chrome parts are becoming hens teeth to source
a 245bhp twin (not triple) carb tune of the poor relation and a commercial flop, yet with many, such as 420 front wings, now obsolete.
enlarged XK engine. Other improvements sales figures paint an entirely different n Because they are not as coveted as Mk2s and
included a new front axle incorporating a picture and it will surprise many to learn that it’s only now that serious money is being spent on
better power steering and new three pot the S-type consistently outsold the Mk2 them, expect to find some old bodges and dodges
disc brake callipers. The Daimler version when they were produced in tandem. In and don’t expect originality to have been a priority.
was the best appointed and an auto only 1965, for example, well over double the n The 3.8 was the best selling S-type by an
whereas the Jaguar could be had as before number of S-Types (9741) were made. appreciable margin (a third) and don’t be surprised
as a manual plus the option of overdrive. to find models uprated to 3.8 spec. Similarly, you may
1968 The 420/Sovereign was essentially a DRIVING AND find 420s fitted with XJ6 engines, usually identified
needed stop-gap to make up for the PRESS COMMENTS by the later fluted cam box covers.
delayed XJ6 launch and bowed out in June You’d think that the addition of the E-type’s
n There’s even more wood and leather to restore
to make way for the new Jag although the independent rear suspension would have
than on a Mk2 so don’t underestimate the cost of
Daimler version survived well into 1969. enthusiasts drooling over S-types, but on
a refit. A new dash (padded on the 420) can cost
However, the S-type also received some the road the more skittish Mk2 remains the
thousands for example while a full interior makeover
important changes in 1968, such as the most preferred thanks to its sportier feel,
can run to £10,000 and S-type values don’t generally
420's Marles Varamatic power steering, helped by success in motorsport, no doubt.
dictate such expenditure. But one day they may.
while the 420 auto (of which two-thirds It did, after all, win the first-ever European
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S-TYPE & 420
ENGINE
n Listen for over-silent tappets (meaning the cam
shims are worn and need replacing – a DIY but
involved job that’s best carried out when doing a
decoke), and rattly timing chains, the bottom ones
being the worst to replace.
n Oil pressure on a healthy XK unit should be in the
region of 40lbsqin at 3000rpm when good and hot.
Watch for valve guide and bore wear (smoking under
hard power or at idle) but don’t be over-concerned
by excessive oil usage: XKs like a drop of full-bodied
20W/50 at the best of times – try a 20W/60.
n On the other hand, they also love to leak the stuff!
Prime areas are warped cam covers and – more
likely – a leaking rear crank oil seal. You’ll have to
live with the latter unless really bad because it’s an
engine out job to rectify with upgraded replacements
and will cost around £1000. You might wish to carry
out an overhaul while you’re at it; a proper job costs
around £4000.
n Overheating XKs are not unknown of course but
hardly as common as many would have you believe
either. It’s usually due to furred up waterways, caused
by low-quality anti-freeze gumming up the channels
over the years. Take the car for a good long run to
check that all is ok.
n Don’t be tricked into thinking that all is well if the
car runs over cool. Perhaps the thermostat has been
cunningly removed. The S-type featured a superior
cooling system to the Mk2 and the heater should
be better too.
One area the S-type scored over Mk2 was interior space S-type wings are very dear but 420s are now obsolete
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weight meaning more right foot being to break the £20,000 barrier. Most fair cars thoroughly restored which, Kult rightly says,
applied more of the time? There again, go for around half of this, while restoration would probably cost over double the price
you’re hardly going to use yours every day runners start from £4000. The strangely now being asked.
so does it matter. And why not consider an unloved 420 is the most affordable of them Peter Bell of the JEC says the S-type is
LPG conversion; the boot’s big enough! all being in the region of two-thirds the price a much underrated Jaguar and well worth
of an equivalent S-type. considering against a poorer condition Mk2
VALUES AND MARKETPLACE There's always exceptions in the classic for similar money. “I always advise to buy on
It has to be an image thing – surely? car world – Lancs-based Kult Kars (01253 condition rather than model,” he told us.
Typically, the superior S-type realises 734199) is advertising a last-of-the-line Having owned S-types since he was 17
around 65 per cent the worth of an 3S-type (a manual with overdrive 3.4) at and currently holding a pair of the best left,
equivalent Mk2 and it has to be a superb £34,995 which is massive money for this it's fair to say that specialist dealer Robert
example (the 3.8 being the most desirable) Jaguar but that said, the car has been Hughes is an S-type fan and he says that if
THREE OF A KIND
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S-TYPE & 420
he only could keep one classic then it be appreciated and there are various routes
would be an S-type and not necessarily a to take, but using later 340 head is a good, WHAT TO LOOK FOR
3.8 either as he says anyone new to the car cost-effective tweak along with E-type
would find it hard to tell the difference in cams. If you’re happy with stock spec, then RUNNING GEAR
performance between the engines. consider an electronic ignition.
n S-types are hefty things so springs and dampers
The Weybridge, Surrey dealer cites the As the S-type is more of a cruiser than
Jag's great comfort, refinement and handling the Mk2 you don’t want to spoil the serene
wear fast. See that the car sits straight and true. If
that's on par “with a 1992 XJ12” as its best ride so just overhauling the suspension
replacing springs, ensure that you get the right ones
points although admits that it is highly set-up and renewing the Metalastik
as the heavier S-type used different rates to the Mk2.
unlikely that the S-type will follow in the tyre mountings can work wonders along with n Similarly the steering joints suffer from more wear,
tracks of the Mk1 and actually overtake the new springs and dampers (although you as do the steering boxes (roughly £250 and £500 for
Mk2, value-wise. can go slightly firmer here to control roll). a PAS). There’s a cluster of bushes that deteriorate;
Robert Hughes says the later 420 (and If the brakes are in good order, they’ll polybushing is popular as they last longer and give
the more upmarket Sovereign) has a suffice, but the 420 has a superior front a more precise feel.
different character to the S-type and is more set-up that’s worth fitting to earlier S-types n The rear suspension is located on a special
akin to an S1 XJ6, albeit more compact, so and Mk2s for that matter. sub-framed cradle with insulating rubber bushes, that
it depends what you want although adds Overdrive makes the going easier on perish, causing rear steer and they’re very awkward
that he doesn’t like modified cars, many of manual models (you can fit the S3 five- to replace (as are the inboard rear brakes). It’s worth
which he feels aren’t done properly and rob speed with a bit of graft and lots of cash) biting the bullet of a £2000 bill if a specialist does it,
the true spirit of a car, not simply S-types. but automatics can sound and feel fussy as a re-bush job transforms the car’s road manners
irrespective of model. The answer is to fit a at a stroke. Polybushing is tougher, and improves
IMPROVEMENTS taller axle ratio or a later Jaguar four-speed handling but affects ride quality.
Do you take the view of Robert Hughes? gearbox which has an ‘overdrive top’ but the n That suspension means inboard rear disc brakes
He may have a point because while job is likely to run into thousands. are part of the package and apart from the difficulty
uprating an S-type for modern use is similar of renewing the pads, they are prone to picking up oil
to improving a Mk2, fewer owners do so. VERDICT from a leaking differential (very common).
Jags don’t have to overheat and a good, Isn't it amazing that a 1960’s Jaguar that's n Rear callipers are unique to this model to counter
upgraded radiator with a Kenlowe electric demonstrably better than the Mk2 it is the added weight and dearer to repair or overhaul
fan should cure any boil ups (the 420 based upon is less popular? We can't see it than on a Mk2. According to Peter Bell, technical
already used a mechanical viscous type); staying that way for much longer so why not advisor to the JEC, XJ6 ones are the best alternative.
the S-type’s cooling was of a better design own the Jag that the ‘baddies’ used on the n S-types look great with wire wheels but you rarely
than a Mk2’s anyway. silver screen and steal one while you can at see a 420 with them. Check their condition, for loose
As the S-type is heavier and slower than a bargain price. The S-type and the later or broken spokes and spline and hub wear.
a compatible Mk2, more performance may 420 is, legal, daylight robbery.
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AEC 486 BKN 2T CAS 887A DDE 96P EVG 559H GRE 609N JAG 163Y LKO 555 222 MHY B1 OAP PUL 58Y S SYM 78 W
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AEW 994A E81 AKE CAS 930A DDE 98P EVN 230L GRY 565N JAL 53N LOC 41X MJU 2 OD 620 PUL 14N SAL 73R 2536 SZ 5013 WA
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AEY 279A B115 ETT CAS 935A DEB 24A W5 EVO GSK 779 JAM 53M LOM 45S MLC 11P ODE 122F PUT 3R C54 LLY 215 T 883 WAE
AEY 247A BLM 835 CAS 867A DEE 3L 32 EWD GSK 337 JAM 190W 2. Numbers 1-20 (higher LON 680X MLC 14P ODE 116F PUT 71N H541 MON TAF 50N WAG 312S
AFG 661S BLO 77S CAS 841A DEE 41L 7 EYL GSL 734 JAN 35S LOO 138V 598 MM ODE 117F PUT 8R LSA 11Y TAH 533N WAH 330S
302 AFW 544 BLO CAS 898A DEE 99X F 76 GTG JAN 35A numbers subject to availability) B10 PES 6728 MM ODE 141F PUT 73R SAL 709X TAJ 734R WAH 10S
AGO 751 BNG 23 CAS 983A DEE 585L FAB 59S GUI 1 E259 JAN 708 LOP 740 MM ODE 119F PVV 109D SAL 7T TAJ 736R KPW 41N
AGU 35T 830 BNG CAS 899A M9 DEL 92 FAB T900 GUN B898 JAN 3. Add your 3 letters (not I, Q or Z) LOR 77F 179 MM ODE 112F PVV 73D SAL 985N TAL 87R WAL 35Y
AGW 59N BNH 85E CAS 864A DEL 128Y FAB 118S GUN 58N JAP 17N LOR 3R 167 MMT OEY 620J PWA 58K SAL 556X TAL 881R WAL 35S
843 AJB BNH 65E CAS 865A DEL 661T F46 ANS GUR 111T JAP 5 LOU 159P MNH 63K OK 9362 52 PWC SAN 174Y TAL 81R WAL 84Y
AJN 555K BNR 8Y CAS 654A DEM 953Y FAJ 53L GUS 74R JAR 35Y B10 UTH MNN 38D OLY 268P PWK 3G E54 NDS TAL 181R WAL 83Y
AJW 817M BOB 805S CAS 635A DES 1N FAJ 51L 6 UV JAR 60N LOU 153P MNN 50D OMY 452P PWN 6Y W54 NDS TAL 131R 234 WAL
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JOA 14N
444 LAN
444 LAN
562 BOB
BOC 74A
BOC 862A
BOD 56Y
CAS 756A
CAS 850A
CAS 866A
CAS 811A
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9074 DF
8422 DF
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FAJ 56L
5 FAJ
FAK 13Y
TFA 12R
GVG 959K
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JAR 450N
JAR 50N
NJA 50N
B4 NEY LOU 15N
LOU 158P
LOV 3P
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MNN 53D
MNN 43D
MNN 60D
MNN 49D
ONE 11H
ONE 7L
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PWN
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PWU 160P
SAP 50N
SAR 81R
SAR 4M
SAV 382M
TAL 9R
TAM 99S
TAN 14M
TAN 14Y
W4 NES
WAP 937
WAR 54W
731 WAR
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808 ALF BOL 701V CAS 638A 4016 DG FAS 77T 8473 HA JAS 796 LOW 312Y MNN 34D PAB 436 9498 R SAX 944 TAR 44M WBZ 3
DAL 107T BOL 77S CAS 579A DGW 401B FAC 80Y HAB 84S GJA 50N Current Style Plates LOX 500 MNN 37D PAD 63T 3091 R SAY 170R TAS 235 8961 WD
A11 COT BOL 7T CAS 684A D34 BLO FAT 80Y HAB 18N HJA 50N 214 LPA MOA 72X PAD 335R 1924 RA SAY 3R TAY 116R WDV 109R
ALM 274B 751 BOL CAS 590A DIL 4802 FAT 138Y HAB 18J JAT 117T 1. First pick 2 letters (not I, Q or Z) LRP 7V MOC 7P PAD 742 897 RAE SAZ 1 TAY 483R 1589 WE
799 ALX BOL 701N CAS 667A DIL 6646 FAX 11V HAB 40S JAT 137T LRP 51M MOE 566X PAD 260W 752 RAE SBD 34 TAY 119R 2089 WE
R29 ALY BON 533R CAS 668A DIL 8858 FBK 825 HAB 40J JAV 51W 2. Choose from 51, 02, 52, 03, 53 LRS 72 MOE 333X PAG 33E RAE 785G 283 SBJ TBD 5W WEB 55N
PAM 11D BOO 856X CAS 641A DJI 7757 FBR 83 HAB 86N JAW 964 LS 3903 MOE 96P PAL 70R RAF 537Y SBL 40M TBE 95 NWE 8B
AMJ 40L BOO8 53X CAS 835A DJK 77E 533 FCG HAG 3E LOJ 4X 04, 54, 05, 55, 06, 56, 07, etc LSB 3H MOE 856P PAL 5M RAF 17Y SCA 71P TBW 34 WEL 15X
AMJ 378F BOO 85T CAS 633A 947 DK FCR 888 HAH 11V JAY 51N LSG 42N MOG 772X E5 PAM JRA 63N SCA 74P TCE 7 WEL 44N
AMJ 377F CAB 805S UCA 551D 4859 DK 62 FCY HAH 460T JAY 833N 3. Add 3 letters (not I or Q) LSG 48N MOG 735X PAM 11D RAJ 417M SCA 73P 5309 TD WES 96K
AML 210H REE 805S CAS 952A 639 DKH 9229 FD 478 HAJ A364 JAY LSG 47N MOG 810X PAM 222R RAJ 66V SCA 12R TDU 8 WES 77T
ANG 611S BOB 805S C47 ONS DM 6144 TFE 4R HAL 58N A199 JAY LSP 93 UMO 110Y PAM 14R RAM 303S SCA 73R TDX 420W WES 7S
ANN 934H PEE 805S CAV 380Y 6462 DN F36 ANS HAL 4N JAZ 59 LT 728 RMO 113R PAM 8R RAM 340H SCA 83P T34 MUK WES 150K
ANN 797H
ANP 264A
ANP 265A
ANT 177A
SHT 805S
POW 805S
SBO 55Y
MFC 805S
CAZ 235
542 CBK
353 CBK
567 CBM
DN 3754
DNG 34
192 DNR
DOD 580Y
HFE 1N
FLE 517Y
FEY 309D
FEY 301D
HAL 550N
HAN 56N
HAN 120W
H417 SEN
JBB 906
JBM 990F
JBX 472N
JCR 999P
AD15 SDN LUC 180X
LUE 7V
LUE 5P
LUG 70P
MOL 73N
M1 OOR
MOR 73R
MOR 155R
E7 PAM
PAM 153R
PAM 50R
PAM 15R
RAN 737E
RAN 386L
RAP 574R
RAS 74S
SCA 119P
SCC 107K
SCO 713L
SCR 33N
TED 5S
TED 978S
TED 661S
TED 972S
EPW 35T
WES 133K
WES 57T
WES 7A
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ANV 61A SHE 80S 536 CCE DOL 50N FFB 811 HAP 3N JEE 1P LVA 11 MOS 55S PAN 7S RAS 916 SER 141S TEF 79R BWE 57T
ANV 89A FAB 805S 401 CCE 443 DOL FIL 65 APY 64A JEL 50N LVG 678B MOS 51S PAO 107P RAT 553R SET 805S TEF 74R WES 137K
ANV 71A TBO 5S CCE 127 DOM 41V 4 FJF HAR 7T JEM 41 2604 JW KEN 33P LAL 14W LVG 859B MOT 3L PAO 106P RAT 113R SET 11S TEF 51R WES 139K
A417 WAR VET 805S 7996 CD DOM 513K FLA 66S WHA 121S 11 JEM JWO 96N KEN 5S LAM 88B LVG 757B MOV 13X PAO 105P RAV 769X SEV 99W TEF 54R WES 71T
6989 AP ROT 80S 299 CDL L36 DOM 91 FLA HAR 13L JEP 35H JY 9184 KEN 51P LAM 85P LWG 66 MOW 13R PAO 108P RAV 934R COO 153X TEF 75R WES 155K
APE 69T BOU 110H CEY 189W DON 875V FLA 91T HAR 81Y JES 1W JY 632 B16 LAP LYC 3E MOW 3R PAR 777S RAV 276X NET 53X TEN 77T W377 ONS
APP 13S D80 WES CEY 63W DON 54V 645 FLD VHA 121S K3 NOC MOW 9R PAR 53L 11 SCX TEN 7T 6449 WF
RJE 5S JYC 25 KEN 14P BUY 14W LYL 3N RAY 84R
APT 97 WWW 80X CEY 64W DON 39V FLE 33T HAR 153N JES 53P LYN 814X MOY 124P PAR 37H RAY 93R VEG 53X TES 54K WGE 555
APY 98A WAC 180X 208 CFC DON 35V 86 FLF HRT 50N JYM 297K KEN 54P LAW 59W 6 MPR PAS 533S UNE 53X TEX 3R WGV 59
JEY 616F LAY 10N LYN 78P RAY 56W
ARA 71A LON 680X CG 6774 DON 42V 179 FLY HAR 19Y K 4317 KF E282 LYN MRC 50P PAS 5S RUF 53X TFC 489 W115 OND
ARA 4Y FUM 80Y RCH 44M DON 62V 8179 FM HAR 775Y JEY 516F 913 KAB KFC 47 LAY 685 MRC 51P PAT 47M RAY 81R SEY 63L THE 123S W115 ONS
59 JGN LYN 87X RAY 92R
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C11 OKA
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5469 DP
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HBF 406
HC 7831
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RC 5807
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TIB 8
TIL 75
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WM 7710
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ASH 883 674 BPW CIL 7601 DRR 520B FOX 701V HCT 58
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ALL £149 BVG 560E JVG 757M ONT 52P
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AVG 690S BRE 35Y C112 VES DSM 73X FUG 3Y HEL 317S N 5376 PE SHP 510W TOG 3Y WRA 7S
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CNU 59H LFM 427N TSO 153R REG 428G
788 AWA BBR 166S COA 77S DTO 202B FUR 9Y HEN 570N BBH 699P NAJ 18P PEG 555 REG 417X SHY 805S 72 TOM WRA 66S
AWF 732 FBR 199S COA 57S 872 DTP FUR 3Y HEN 70N NAN 70N PEG 5R F51 DHU TOM 45S WRS 75
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G84 CON GBR 166S CON 4V DUG 237Y FVL 177M HES 70N NAS 70R PEN 155S REG 417M LPR 51M TOP 55S WRT 93A
B EBR 199S CON 311V DUG 528C FWE 65H HES 46 ALL £195 CVG 799F JSS 963N NEJ 64R NAS 653 PEN 115S REH 308 RED 51R 9 TOP WRT 84A
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GBR 150N
GBR 199S
COO 165T
COO 180X
DUG 55S
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FYJ 777
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CYN 119C KBL 29N NSE 87V NAS 13R
N45 EER
PEP 3R
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TOS 80X
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BAG 909S 11 BRS 333 COP DVG 620G LSG 41N HEX 3N AES 163T DGW 401B PJT 567J NAS 671 PEP 8R REY 4T 497 SKJ TP 926 WRT 83A
9 BAG BRU 3L COR 541R DYL 101V 64 LS 98 HFK KCH 69N NAS 628 PER 121N REY 410S SKY 419S 290 TPE WRT 94A
BAG 817S BRY 417T COV 311S DYW 15 GAL 73N HFX 303E AEY 247A DRR 504B RHR 255C NAS 45H PER 177N 333 RFM SKY 766S TPP 1 WRT 82A
6 BAG CBR 750N COW 13S GAM 811N 38 HGG KEG 793Y N4 THS PER 855 RFM 824L SLA 73R TPP 813 WRT 87A
BAG 876S B168 RYN 976 COX
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XEA 7X A688 GAP ADH 188S ANP 264A DRS 218D RMO 112R NAT 11S PET 73R RFM 828L SLA 93R 4407 TR WS 361
BAG 868S BSL 559 COX 792C EAN 11V GAR 189L AAH 188S BHW 517A KGW 905A NAV 303F PET 80Y RG 6659 SLK 51R TRA 173R WSL 283
BAG 913S BSS 199M COX 31V EAN 11S G4 ROT S111 CKS DRS 262K STO 788F NAV 330S RPE 73R RG 8305 SMA 113R TRD 900 441 WU
BAH 239W BTM 92L COX 576V F6 EAN GAR 501N HIL 157 BHW 527A DRS 761A KLJ 320N SVR 52H NAV 306F RPE 76R RG 3805
RHR 253C
SMA 127L TRE 54R WV 9957
BAH 77T 368 BTP CPA 107T F7 EAN GAR 1X 200 HKJ NAV 300F 2620 PF S17 OWS TRE 113R WVE 243
841 NES 321 BTT CPE 76 F9 EAN GAR 140Y HL 8674 BKU 460B EHJ 958H KSA 178F TEF 54R NAV 292F 4244 PF RHR 255C
RHR 257C
S10 AMS 608 TRE WWW 80X
B4 LER 31 BTW CRA 161N F8 EAN GAR 16N 146 HLU NAV 288F 19 PFM SOE 8Y TRE 5G WXG 625
BPR 657A LGW 905A RHR 256C
B4 NEY
K8 ANK
A18 UNK
TBU 12R
CRA 16L
CRA 138L
JEA 501V
GEA 70N
GAR 1D
T6 ASK
HN 5141
HNB 107D
EVG 550H WRT 96A NAV 304F
NAV 309F
PFN 25S
1256 PG RIA 932
SOL 36Y
C5 OLD
TRO 73R
TRY 913 X
BAR 77N K13 URN CRE 3T E17 VES TPG 4S HNM 5 CEY 63W HDS 261G MDM 653G WRT 97A NAV 287F PG 8016 RJG 176G
RJG 571
SON 580Y TSO 153R XHP 43K
BAR 123T SBU 12R CRE 4T EAZ 7 GAT 3N HO 1234 NAV 317F 5695 PG SON 7E TSO 169R 567 XJ
BAR 121K BUR 61S CRE 45T 153 EBK G4 VEN HOB 135N CVG 699F JSS 962N NAV 297F YEL 361S NAV 295F S6 PGJ 6475 RK SOU 150N TSO 240R XPA 999
BAR 71N B1 JST CRE 59Y 148 ECD GAV 117S HOB 850N NAV 297F 8 PGJ 267 RKJ J950 UTH TSO 152R XPX 455F
BAR 121N BBU 7T CR15 PCO 9 ECD GBF 82 HOB 85L N42 EEM PGU 938K RMA 498 SOY 6R TSO 246R XTU 653E
BAR 120N EBU 7T CRJ 110M 667 ECD GCN 254 HOB 50W 1807 NB 3745 PH 207 RML SOY 3R TSO 157R XUE 64
7BA 570N CBU 7T CRX 650M ECJ 99 693 GCR JHO 850N JJ 5067 KAJ 68N KGE 362T 31 LBF MAB 837T 6506 NB 5655 PH RMO SPE 19R 407 TTC
B4 SET JBU 770N CS 2374 EDD 87T GCS 141 HOB 85H 758 JKA KAJ 58N 111 KGE LBK 513 MAB 682D NBD 52 PHA 998 112R SPU 125R TTM 45 Y
BAS 11L HBU 770N 2222 CS EDD 11T GDE 444W HOD 635N M9 JKC KAJ 67N KGL 83 LCL 628A 790 MAB NBN 50 PHH 153P RMO SPU 12M TTU 624H YAL 6S
BBA 53Y ABU 7T CSO 654 EDD 17T GEF 340V T33 HOG JKS 48P KAJ 69N KGW 905A LDD 87 MAC 16P 9273 NC PHH 57P 115R SPU 12R TTU 639H YAS 662
BBA 570N PBU 7S CST 91A EDD 13Y GEJ 20 HOL 73N 82 JLA KAL 550N KHC 3Y LEE 366 NMA 660T 96 NCG P111 LUK RNN 91M SPY 50N 7354 TU JYA 51N
YBA 73S BVG 510E CST 89A B16 EDD 6 ENS HOL 70N JM 8753 KAR 317V KIB 714 LEE 5N MAH 41P NCP 267 P111 LOK RNP 9L SPY 80X TUD 348 KYA 51N
8 ATY BVG 560E CST 129A EDD 51T GEN 77S HOL 78N JMA 967K KAR 317P K1 DUM LEG 6P MAH 33D 6553 ND PHJ 863K ROB 83Y SRL 89M TUD 496 YAS 111V
8 ATY BVG 306E CTV 565K EDD 171T GEP 21 HOL 7W JMA 917K KAR 12Y KJ 1673 LEG 785W MAH 41E NDD 958 PHW 27R ROB 813Y SRL 93M TUI 6 YAS 511V
7777 BB BVP 190 819 CUB EDE 86R 63 RRY HOO 531N JMA 914K KAS 160 1111 KJ LEG 37T MAL 338W NED 87P PHW 28R ROD 53N SS 3504 TUK 1L YAS 673
BBC 929B BVP 629 CUP 5S EDE 87R 166 ERY HOO 50N JMA 915K KAS 210 KJK 969 LEN 941H MAL 119W NEE 42 PHW 29R ROF 3R SSB 512L TUN 358 YAS 230
200 BBD 63 BVT CUR 715E E6 ENS GER 1A HOR 53N JMB 444C KAS 839 KJL 320N LEN 181P MAL 357P EHN 335H PIA 9746 R86 ERS SSG 86P TUT 73R YAS 560
BBH 717P 563 BWD CUT 53T EDE 89R 68 GFR F110 RNE 587 JMP KAS 136 KKR 57 LEN 297P MAL 740W NEJ 38R JVP 1E RDG 6R SSG 95P TVV 86F YAS 559
BBH 699P BYE 51T CUT 963K EE 9471 GFX 457D HOR 58N JMR 702 KAS 842 KLJ 320N LEP 84 MAL 261W NEJ 37R PIJ 3252 ROG 33R SSG 89P TVV 75F YAW 536Y
BBH 818P 5 BYL CV 9731 EFC 308A GGL 273 HOR 701N JN 3773 KAS 802 KLJ 351N LES 13R MAR 437V NEJ 39R PIL 15 ROJ 6R SSG 94P 8184 TW YAX 69
BBH 655P C 224 CVA 405 EFH 61 ANT HOR 733N 4407 JN KAT 35V 342 KM LEV 177Y MRR 10W NEJ 30R PIL 4 ROG 63R SSG 83P 5593 TW YCG 40
BBK 69 C 178 CVG 799F 4 EFJ GIL 15 HOR 702N JOA 14N KAW 51N 4976 KM LEV 177J MAR 63L NEJ 64R PIL 111 R9 LER SSG 989P TWC 681 YEA 7S
BBR 564 CAB 50N CVG 699F EFX 317C GJI 4728 HOT 70N JDB 50N KAW 52N 282 KM LEV 177V MAR 647E NEJ 65R 3588 PJ R6 LER SSG 93P TYS 4 YEL 361S
74 BBS CAB 574R 17 CVJ 509 EHA GJY 401 448 HOV C233 JOE KAW 53N KMB 775 LEW 847H MAR 63P NEW 55S 7461 PJ ROM 93Y SSG 96P U YEL 353S
4444 BC CAB 805S CYB 46 EHJ 904H GKC 50 HOV 154W JOG 3R KAW 54N KNE 109N LFM 449N MAR 77V NEW 574R 655 PJH ROM 6Y SSN 691 UCA 570D YEL 377S
74 BCE HU11 CAB CYN 119C EHJ 859P GKJ 85 HOW 477J JON 1K KAW 59N 491 KOD 568 LHA MAR 771V NEW 31P PJT 567J RON K57 AGG UCA 657D YEL 754
555 BCJ CAC 53Y CYN 700 EHJ 958H GKK 7V HOY 733N C994 JON KAW 64N KOR 12Y 1 YMO MRR 19W NEW 42P 2429 PK 843M F5 TAG UCA 609D YGA 919
82 BCJ CAD 50N D EHL 50 GL 5918 8927 HP JOH 17P KAW 63N KOT 6Y LAB 37T MAS 73R NFC 309S PKH 130P RON 582Y B57 AGG UDD 874 YGV 138G
296 BCJ CAE 110S 222 DA EKA 750 GLA 231T 9287 HP JON 53N KAW 85N 889 KOV LAL 14W MAS 6Y NHE 488 693 PKJ RON 586R FDS 733D UEY 712T YGY 460S
BDK 85 C4 LEL DAH 21T 5607 EL H161 ENN HRT 81 JON 49E KAW 56N KPR 41 LAM 88B MAS 537 NIB 3333 3546 PL RON 581R D15 TEV UGW 456R YJT 508M
49 BDL C411 LOW A99 DAL EL 67 GM 6585 928 HTW JOS 11L KAY 88V KPW 239N LAM 85P MAW 217 NIW 72 BPL 47T RON 361Y W570 KES 5 UMT YLM 466
BEA 570N CAL 110W A227 DAN 8127 EL GNH 79B HUB 42D JOY 376N KAY 537V KPW 535N B16 LAP MAY 769F NJ 364 APL 47T RON F57 OCK UNH 81G 853 YMB
B6 ATY WCA 10W E290 DAN LEL 150N GNJ 63 HUG 35N JPB 448C KAY 83V KPW 489N BUY 14W MAY 598P NJ 4544 PLA 3R 862M H57 ONE US 6769 YMG 777
BEA 1T XCA 10W E859 DAN SEL 150N GNR 74 HUG 637S JPG 5 KBD 76 KPW 237N LAW 59W MAY 698 NJW 254P PLA 73R RON 579Y 9 TOP 6 USA YOL 4T
9 BEE BCA 10W E897 DAN LEL 107T GOB 81L HUG 637T 532 JRR KBL 39N 93 KRD LAY 10N MBC 978 204 NKE PLE 888 RON 913R W57 OCK 918 UYH YRJ 101A
BEG 367 C4 NES OAN 16L ELL 187T GOB 5W HUI 19 JRS 90V KBL 29N KRG 99 LAY 685 MBH 3L 840 NKR PMB 890L RON 851Y STO 788F 640 UYK YRJ 158A
BEN 7T CAR 18F DAN 36H ELL 4Y GOB 58N HUM 33R JSA 228G KBL 31N KS 7967 LAZ 8 MBH 31H 424 NKR PN 7018 RON 687R STR 470N V YTG 83
B3 REL CAR 105K DAP 298B ELL 152J OOO 560D HUM 813S JSH 552 KBL 35N KSA 178F LBF 57 35 MC NMG 98 A162 PND RON 336R A451 STU VA 12 557 YUK
F83 RRY C412 ONS DAR 7S SEL 50N GOL 81N HUN 7N JSK 204 KBL 45N KSC 226D 31 LBF 9818 MC 6 NMK LPO 111Y RON 5 TUD VA 2 942 YUS
E78 ERY CAR 6N DAR 12T ELW 15Y GOL 50N HUN 71N JSR 640 KBL 36N KSC 224D LBK 513 MCE 929 805 NNN POM 333Y 897M S7 UBS VAC 484 643 YUS
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performance.
Soaring in value
YEARS
restore but easy to
maintain and repair
at home
THE FACTS
Y
ou don’t have to spend a lot of redesigned to improve the levels of
Baby brother to Big Healey, money on a car to have a lot of weatherproofing. Power’s provided by a
values are starting to soar fun in it – and nowhere is this 948cc engine taken from the A35 saloon.
more evident than with the Austin-Healey After some mild tuning 42.5bhp was made
(Frog-eye) Sprite. Proving that a sports car available. The Morris Minor donates its
doesn’t have to have a big engine and lots steering rack while the gearbox, front
of power, this diminutive bundle of joy is suspension and rear axle are all taken from
capable of providing far more fun than the Austin A35.
many classics several times the size – and 1960 From March sidescreens are fitted as
price. Why don’t you join in the fun? standard in place of the previous side
curtains. They were previously an option.
HISTORY And that’s pretty much it in terms of
1958 The Austin Healey Sprite MkI Frog-eye development. That’s because in
makes its début in May; it’s the first little more than a year the model would be
British sports car to feature monocoque defunct, replaced by the less characterful
construction. Designed to be as basic as Sprite MkII, which is also available as an
possible to keep costs down, as a result MG Midget.
there’s no heater or door handles – and
not even a bootlid to get into the luggage DRIVING AND
compartment. Instead, this has to be PRESS COMMENTS
accessed from behind the seats. The car The Frog-kmeye may have been basic even
is well received, but within five months for 1958, but that didn’t stop contemporary
the screen and hood fittings are reviewers from appreciating its appeal to
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those on a budget. From The Autocar’s first which the Sprite goes around corners is a
review of the Sprite: “The advantages of delight. Unexpected bumps do not catch the floors, but repro sets of rubber mats are available,
the Sprite’s conception are several, for car or driver by surprise and on wet roads at £40 per set.
while acceleration and speed at first glance the car remains predictable and safe. The n Few cars carry their original (overlarge) two-spoke
seem modest, the character, behaviour, structure as a whole is extremely rigid. steering wheel, as even when they were new many
economy of operation and, not least, the Even on rough surfaces there is no trace of were thrown away in favour of a wood-rimmed one.
low initial cost combine to make a very scuttle shake”. Original wheels are now hard to find, although few
rewarding total”. The praise continued, with the Sprite people seem to worry about anything non-original.
Despite the A-Series engine not even getting a thumbs up for its comfortable, n The (optional) rev counter works via a mechanical
quite running to a litre, the Sprite’s low supportive seats, quiet transmission, perky drive from the back of the dynamo. Replacements are
frontal area and minimal kerb weight (just engine and strong brakes. Roof-up expensive but the original units are pretty durable.
665kg or 1463lb) gave the Frog-eye an refinement was an issue though, and the Instrumentation is often incorrect or not working – and
agility – and stronger performance – that fact that the exhaust sheared during the test replacements are expensive so make sure you won’t
some bigger cars just couldn’t match. didn’t go down too well. But overall the new need to buy anything.
Capable of despatching the quarter-mile Sprite clearly had the makings of a great n The Sprite’s electrical system is very simple, so
sprint in 21.7 seconds, the tiny Austin car, the verdict running: “The little Austin there’s not much to go wrong. Heaters were an optional
Healey was just half a second shy of what Healey Sprite has the sort of charm that extra so there’s often only the car’s lighting and ignition
the 1.5-litre MG Magnette could achieve. wiring to consider. Despite this, electrical systems are
The Frog-eye may have been pitched as frequently bodged. Its simplicity makes it easy to check,
Smiley faced bonnet
a sports car, but it was its handling and expensive to source so have a good look round or you could end up with
economy that provided the greatest appeal, all sorts of problems.
rather than outright performance. As The n If the rear lights are damaged you can replace them
Autocar wrote: “The Sprite is at its most with MGA or TR3 units, as they’re the same. Control
satisfying on winding roads, on which its boxes for the car’s electrical system also fail, but as
exceptionally good roadholding can be there are no moving parts it’s impossible to tell how
appreciated to the full. With but 2 1/3 turns much life is left in a unit. Replacements weigh in at
of the wheel from lock to lock, the rack-and- around £25.
pinion steering is very precise. The way in
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1972 Austin Sprite 1275cc. A rare car that has had a substantial 1951 Triumph Renown 2088cc. This Razoredge car is in 1995M Honda Civic 1.5 LSi Automatic. Metallic Blue, Grey Cloth 1982 Nissan/Datsun Cherry 1.3GL 5 Speed Gearbox. Red with
amount of work carried out including Engine, complete Grey Metallic with red Leather Seats, Service and Ownership Seats, 3 Owners from new 49,000 miles, 17 Honda services and unmarked tan cloth interior, this car has done 26,000 miles and is
suspension and braking system overhaul with many new parts History. £7,750 supporting invoices. Electric sunroof, Air conditioning, Electric 1 owner with lots of bills old Mot’s and evey tax disc since the
fitted. Wire Wheels recent New Hood runs very well £5,995 Windows, Radio Cassette, A very lovely & original car. £2,995 car was new in 1982. £4,995
1993 Fiat Cinquecento 900cc. Blue Metallic with red and grey 1973 Morris 2200 4 Door. Dark Blue with Dark Blue Vinyl trim, 1979 Peugeot 104 ZL. 4 speed manual, has had 2 owners from 1990 Isuzu Impulse 1800cc Left Hand Drive 5 speed manual.
striped cloth seats. 4 Owners, 71,000 miles with original hand 41,000 miles 2 owners from new with original hand book and new. Orange with contrasting Brown cloth seats, runs very well Red Metallic with red and grey striped cloth seats. Shows
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2000X Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 Coupe. Green Metallic with Green 2002 Toyota Celica 1.8vvti. Blue Metallic with Leather Seats, 2002 Ford Puma 1.7 16v. Silver/Grey Cloth Trim. 75,000 miles 1972 Vauxhall Victor 1800cc FE. 4 Door Manual, Finished in
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Windows, Central Locking and Radio Cassette. £1,695 and Mirrors. Price includes cherished number. £2,995 these cars must be a future classic in the making! £4,995
1979 Vauxhall Cavalier 1600GL 4 Door. Blue with Blue Velour 1967 FSO 125P 1481cc. 4 Door Estate In Red with Black Vinyl 1984 Vauxhall Chevette 1250cc. Automatic in Green with 1983 Vauxhall Astra 1.6SR. 3 Door in Red with Grey Recaro
seats, MOT, 101,000 miles Tax Disc, service and Handbook Pack. Seats, MOT, Radio, Service Bills and Handbooks. £2,995 Green Cloth seats, Radio, MOT, 29,000 miles, 2 Owners Seats, Alloy Wheels, Sunroof, MOT, 58,000 miles, 2 Owners.
£3,495 Handbook Pack. £2,995 £7,500
2000W Miccrocar Virgo SE 505cc Red Metallic 1947 Standard 1009cc. Grey with Tan Cloth 1981 Vauxhall Viceroy 2500cc. Automatic,
GM01.16/B16/fed
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with Grey Cloth trim “240” Miles From New with Red Vinyl Bench seats, MOT, 60,000 miles, Floor Seats, 41,000 miles, Sunroof, Quarterlights, 2 Silver with Red Velour Seats, PAS, 2 Owners, 1 of Seats, MOT, 30,000 miles, Tax Disc,
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BLADON’S BEAT
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sually there is need for a bit of research even showed the distant bridges for the after-thought it cost £46 10s, but if it came
to find out when a particular car was Northampton flyover. I don’t think you could with the new car it was subject to purchase
tested, but not with this one. Very do that today, at any hour of day or night! Just tax and cost £49 11s 8d. With the hardtop
clearly remembered is the night towards the a fortnight later, on 2nd November, Transport came improved side-screens with metal
end of October 1959 when I was doing one of Minister Ernest Marples snipped the tape and edging, and I found that the light, unlined
my illegal journeys along M1, which was due used a mobile telephone installed in a police hardtop could be fitted or removed quite
to be opened to traffic for the first time two car to authorise removal of the barricades, easily single handed.
weeks later. It was a clear night and as I batted and the motorway was open. The picture As well as the hardtop, quite a long list of
along in the little Austin-Healey Sprite, seeing which I had taken made a good heading shot options was available for the Sprite,
the way the headlamps lit up the string of cats’ for my article about the new motorway, beginning with the all-important addition of a
eyes and the still very unusual-looking published on 30th October 1959. heater for £19, and BMC wanted £4 extra if
direction signs, it suddenly occurred to me that you thought it ought to have a rev counter. If
I could take a picture of this. SPRITE WAS THE START OF your search for a good used example of an
SOMETHING GOOD early Sprite brings up one with no front
WHO NEEDS A SELFIE STICK The Sprite which I was using was our second bumpers, don’t imagine that a previous owner
My camera and tripod from an earlier Road Test of the model. The first appeared has nicked them or taken them off to save
photographic session were still in the back of soon after the announcement of the new little weight; they were always an extra at £5 13s!
the Sprite – well, you could hardly call it a low-price two-seater sports car in June 1958,
boot because there was no lid – and there but my 1959 car featured the newly available IT’S A SCREAM
was not a soul about. The Sprite was stopped hardtop made of glass-fibre. A silly nonsense Opening of the motorway soon revealed a
on the left lane, the camera set up on the of the purchase tax regulations, then in force, problem evident with so many cars in those
tripod, and because I didn’t know how long meant that buyers could save a fat £3 – a days: the gearing in top was too low for
the time exposure should be, I guessed and useful bit of cash all those years ago – by sustained fast cruising, and, in the case of the
knocked off three exposures on different time ordering the hardtop after delivery of the car. Frog-eye, with only 15.4mph per 1000rpm, it
settings. One of them proved spot-on, and As an approved accessory purchased as an meant that the Sprite’s willing A-Series engine
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Charcoal interior, converted for LPG, factory County station wagon, twelve seater, Mazda MGB running gear, 3.5 litre V8 engine, Red interior, in outstanding, restored condition
sunroof, superb...............................£8,995 3.0 litre diesel fitted, excellent.............£18,495 Offenhauser, Holley, Special! ...............£17,995 throughout, very special .....................£11,750
1998 Land Rover 110 TD5 1962 Lotus Elite series 2 1979 Bentley T2 1967 Reliant Scimitar SE4 Coupé
Twelve seater, 83,000 miles since new, two MG gearbox, silver over metallic maroon, Moorland green with tan hide, 147,000 miles Totally restored, 3.1 V6 engine, new leather
owners to 2014, unmolested ..........£12,495 restored extensively, immaculate ........£69,995 with a fantastic service history ...........£19,995 interior, everything new or refurbed ....£19,995
1977 Yamaha DT 175 1986 Mercedes 300 SL 1972 MGB Roadster 1993 Maserati Ghibli
Totally restored. Immaculate Black leather interior, rear seats, only 49,000 Black interior piped red, overdrive, wire Automatic, black leather interior, air con, 2.8
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he Battle of Britain was raged BEFORE YOU START HOTTING ONE UP
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WHY NOT OWN A...
MG MAGNETTE
WHY BUY?
If you’re after a quality British sporting
saloon but the budget can’t match the
prices Jaguar Mk1 and Mk2s sell for,
then the MG Magnette makes a great
alternative. The ZA/ZB boasts a
similar style, the interiors enjoy the
same wood and leather ambience
and exude a similar touch of class.
Granted, the Jags beat the MGs for
pace and grace but the Magnette Z
Engine essentially detuned MGA and is very easily uprated Frumpy Farina can be half the price of the Z cars cars are just as much fun to drive due
to their crisper handling. The Farina
replacement, sadly, is a different kettle
of camshafts, with its retrograde
chassis but all cruise well.
Prices remain fairly keen,
especially the less liked Farinas where
£4000 can net a nice one although
the earlier versions are starting to rise
in value; a recent auction sale of
£18,000 for a concours ZB is
testimony to that. No doubt about it,
MG’s Magnettes have their attraction!
MODEL CHOICE
There’s only two derivatives of the
Early ZA, later ZB Magnette so your choice is
offered Varitone car somewhat limited and should major
on condition above all else. The ZA
SIX OF THE BEST n Classical styling n High class interiors n Cheap Mk2 alternative
REASONS TO BUY n Easy to own and maintain n Great value Farinas n Typical mg social scene
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Budget
liked, values reflect this unprotected and complicated
monocoque structure. Rot and the
Magnette’s attraction to stock car/
banger racers during the 1970s and
well
80s means that less than 1000
probably survive in total.
The charming ZB was replaced
by the frumpy Farina models and
with it gained a new identity and
character. Now little more than a
posher Morris Oxford and made at
the same factory, it was saddled with
that family car’s inferior suspension
and old fashioned steering box,
displacing that sharp rack and pinion
steering that made the Magnette
handle like a bigger Riley 1.5. A
quick revise two years after launch in
1961 improved matters but not by GEARBOX ENGINE
much, leading to one road test to £667 £2425
remark “One might just as well order 2nd gear NTG Services
a 15/60 Wolseley or an Austin A55,” synchro £30 Unleaded
although the MkIV did boast a larger
1622cc engine and the option of a
proper automatic transmission. The
ZB utilised a quirky two-pedal
clutchless system: ‘Manumatic’.
Unreliable and very expensive to fix,
we don’t know of any survivors.
The attraction of the Farina lies in
was the first MG to be built on the its admittedly good value for money
HOW MANY LEFT
‘monocoque’ principle and the bodies and a spacious, classy cabin. It
were supplied by Pressed Steel, depends what you want from this TYRES
another company owned by BMC.
The first 250 or so had front
windows sans quarter lights and the
157 SORN, but
Farinas are down
to just 7
sporting saloon to be honest. Certain
mods improve all cars although it’s
up to you to decide whether such
£50 (On Line)
560 x15 crossply £75 (Longstone)
first 6000 featured the novel ‘tintop’ examples are worth paying extra for.
dashboards albeit with an authentic
sprayed wood effect.
790 They should certainly not command a
higher price than a standard
In 1956 the ZB was launched, top-notch one, however.
equipped with larger SU carbs, fitted
to improved manifolding. Along with BEHIND THE WHEEL
a raised compression ratio from Before you even drive off, you can’t
7.5:1 to 8.3:1 the result was 68bhp. help but be taken in by the MG’s
The MG was always the swifter TOP
TOP MOD
MOD interior, a very pleasant place to be EXHAUST CLUTCH
option over the Wolseley which with high quality leather, Wilton £312 £166
could just about exceed the national carpets, several trees worth of wood Full stainless, Separate item
As the ZA/ZB NTG Services prices
speed limit. The ZB was fairly sporty cars handled trim (apart from very early ZAs) and
(for its time) with its 90mph top well, a bit more that Octagon speedo cowl. If you
speed and the low rev pull of that power is always look at the Magnette as an MGA
lusty B-Series made it feel brisker welcomed; saloon or a bigger luxurious (Morris
MGA tune is
than it actually was. Minor-derived) Riley 1.5 you won’t go
the easiest
With the launch of the ZB came step or fit far wrong and the ZA/ZB drives in a
the more upmarket Varitone model (three bearing) very similar way.
identified by its airier wraparound MGB unit. The original Magnettes have the
rear screen and the option of snazzy Taller gearing most pull for enthusiasts because of
comes from
two-tone paint. either later their sportier feel. In contrast, the
The ZB was the more popular of Farina axles or Farinas feel woolly with a sloppy
FRONT WING
£N/A
the two Magnettes selling 18,524 in you can fit a steering. Gearing on all cars is
just two years against 18,076 ZAs five-speed Ford typically 1950’s low so motorway
gearbox. Disc
over three years. It’s likely that there brakes are not cruising at anything more than 65mph
will be more ZBs around as they will necessary in can be a bit wearing. There was an It’s a case of getting what you can
have had fewer years to rust away many cases overdrive conversion from Alexander find but part panels available
and make no mistake these cars did Engineering which made a lot of
s
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BUYING TIPS
1 GENERAL
Front wings are becoming scarce. While the
ZA was essentially a revised Wolseley 4/44,
only the basic shell, boot lid and front doors
were similar carry-overs.
How much of the car is standard? Low
values means an ‘anything goes’ philosophy
has been adopted. Iinterior, particularly later
cars, is Jag-like appointed in wood and
leather but is often damaged by ageing and
water leaks (penny to a pound the screen
rubbers will be past it) plus is as expensive
as a Jag Mk2 to restore.
External trim can be difficult to obtain,
particularly the hockey stick chrome
mouldings, bumpers and the grille so any
re-chroming of the original parts is going to
be pricey.
2 BODY AND CHASSIS
Bodyshells can rot badly and the condition of
the
2 sills is hyper critical – particularly the
welded seam where the inners and outers
are joined. If the inners have gone then
expect major, expensive repairs. So check
with utmost care.
Another well known rot area is the box
section which sits just behind the front
wheels. This can fill with water and if the
drain channels are blocked rot will quickly
spread to the sills. A good test is to ask to Farinas used lots of
difference and we can’t see why an
see if the car can be raised with its standard A55 body parts, not MGB transmission can’t be made to
jack... made at Abingdon fit. Alternatively, a Ford Sierra five-
speed ‘box does the job better
Inspect the toe boards and all box section
because not only does it provide
members. Front and rear suspension spring
overdrive but the Ford’s intermediate
mountings rot and are MoT safety-critical.
ratios are much better suited to the
Scrutinise the A and B post by the doors. At
B-Series torque spread. Initially, the
the rear have a good look at the wheel
saloon ran with a 4.3:1 axle ratio but,
arches with the doors open.
a lower 4.875:1 was fitted to improve
3 ENGINE pep to the detriment of refinement.
The B-Series is tough and tolerant of neglect. Then a 4.55:1 was fitted for taller
Look for low oil pressure (anything less than (16.32mph) gearing by 1956.
50psi on the move is bad news), smoking,
undue tappet noise and rumbling crankshafts WHAT TO PAY
under load. A lighter noise is usually the big This is one of the Magnette’s strongest
end shells needing replacing which can be attractions as it’s hard to find such a
done with unit in situ. prestigious and classy sports saloon
for so little. The ‘Z cars’ are the most
4 RUNNING GEAR Many ended up
thus due to values highly prized and deservedly so.
The combined clutch and brake master Recently, a concours Varitone sold for
cylinder corrodes internally and is expensive almost £20,000 although this remains
to refurbish. Look for leaks, a slipping clutch the exception rather than the rule and
or sub-standard brakes on a test drive. you can find a nice example for around
Transmissions are sturdy though they can half this and a fair one for half again,
lose synchromesh, usually in second gear, which for a little bit more is what better
and become noisy but soldier on regardless than average Farinas go for.
unless really past it. The same goes for the
rear axle. Check to see if the right ratio still MAKING ONE BETTER
fitted to the car – it may have been changed. As with all MGs there’s plenty you can
Trim available do to personalise yours – this section
but can be dear
barely scratches the surface. Better
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1956
The revamped ZB followed that
autojumble and remember all
mechanical items are shared with
many other models such as Oxford
autumn and posher Varitone versions and Cambridges although the
with their wider rear window and majority of ZA and ZB body panels
1959
Z Series cars replaced by Farina-
distinctive optional two-tone paintwork
became a popular option
are particular to the design.
The engine oil should be
based replacement. MkIII heavily changed every 3000 miles or more
slated so heavily revised in 1961 frequently if not used very often.
with an increase in wheelbase, track You’d better be handy with the
and power signifying the much grease gun, as there are some 20
improved MkIV until its 1968 demise points on the chassis requiring a shot
of lube every 1000 miles, as was
recommended in its day. “An
fashioned saloon to pilot with the anachronism on a modern design”
BEST BUYS
Farinas feeling heavier and sloppier. complained one road test but at least
On the plus size, Farinas are family- it means that the joints have a
sized with a generous boot. Economy chance of a long life – plus you’ll
is only fair with 30mpg possible if the Enthusiasts will always keep a watch on the
carbs are in good order but no prefer the underside at the same time!
worse than any other similar classic. sportier ZA/ZB For the non-DIY owner it is good
with Varitone
Thanks to their 1950’s design, version most to know that any old-fashioned
Magnettes are straightforward, sturdy sought after. garage can service and repair these
machines that, like the A55 and A60, Farinas are old saloons. Rust is the major worry
served many well over the decades. more posher and regular cleaning of the underside
Morris Oxfords
No special tools are required and than an MG but and spraying Waxoyl is a given.
with a few worthy upgrades such as score with a These cars were made in Britain and
gearing we’ve already touched upon and electronic ignition, alternators and roomier interior. can rot for Britain if left unattended.
ideally it needs extra performance so the uprated starter motors, can make If MG badge
not important,
car can cope with this without getting very practical daily drivers. don’t dismiss
VERDICT
bogged down. The most logical tweak is And if the battery goes flat, use either a Riley or The Magnette is more than just a
to up the engine to MGA tune or bore it the starting handle instead of jump Wolseley; they classy and quaint four-seater MGA,
out to 1798cc along the lines of the leads to get going. It’s also a great provide similar it’s also an entirely respectable cut
luxury and
original three-bearing MGB unit; later aid when setting the tappets or price alternative to a Jaguar offering a
more have
five bearing units fit but need more, ignition, but watch your wrist if you’ve survived! similar style and driver satisfaction
straightforward, modifying to do so. The never used one before! yet at a much keener price.
B-Series can be taken out to 2-litres
and with added tuning for around
120bhp makes for a genuine Mk2 eater.
The suspension can also be
considerably improved with uprated
leaf springs and shock absorbers and
a smaller steering wheel will improve
the steering response albeit increasing
its weight at low speeds. Wire wheels
from the MGA can be fitted as can
disc brakes although drums work fine
with good quality linings and a servo.
You can convert to discs from an
MGB, London Taxi or any of the big
six-cylinder Austin/Wolseley range from
the 1950s, but you may need to fit
MGB steel disc wheels to clear them.
AS A DAILY DRIVER
If you are prepared to accept lowly
performance (in today’s terms ) a Last-of-the-line
standard Magnette can be used as a Farinas, good value
daily driver. It’s a relatively easy, if old
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COUNTERPOINT
MGB
WHY SHOULD I BUY ONE? pot MGCs and Rover
MGBs are common for a reason – engine V8s. We think
because they made a lot of sense when the purest models are
they were new, and because they make the early Mk1s,
a lot of sense second-hand. Not only are though later cars with
they simple and reliable, but it’s no the five bearing
exaggeration to say that you can build a engine post 1964
brand new MGB from parts. Everything are more reliable for
is available, there is a choice of clubs, regular use. The
and because they were so popular when best value are the
new everyone has an MGB story. It’s the rubber bumper
perfect starter classic, as well as a fun MGBs which aren’t
convertible or sports hatch to boot. half as bad as
you’ve been told – plus if you prefer WHAT ARE THEY
WHAT CAN I GET? chrome, conversion kits are available so LIKE TO LIVE WITH?
There’s an MGB for everyone, and there you have the best of both worlds. You can fall over MGB spares at any
are scores of aftermarket parts to make a classic car event, not to mention
car your own. Chrome or plastic WHAT ARE THEY specialists like Moss Europe. Check for
bumpers, leather, vinyl, and cloth trim, LIKE TO DRIVE? rust in the inner wings, understructure and
roadster or GT – and for the brave, six The MGB is not exactly advanced, nor is it the castle sections underneath the sills. In
particularly slick, but then it’s terms of fuel economy, expect an average
hardly agricultural either. What it is of around 25mpg which might stretch to
then, is an honest example of 30 on a run; not great for an 1800 but not
1960’s technology, reliable and thirsty either. Service items are oh so easy
pleasant to drive. The steering is to obtain – and if you end up with a bad
nicely weighted, and while there’s car, you can simply replace parts until you
a lot of roll and mild understeer turn it into a good one. Or sell it with ease.
you can provoke a bit of tail-out
fun if you like. Surprise of the VERDICT
range is the ultra rare automatic; A good MGB is a no brainer – simple,
while on paper it looks like a dud easy to maintain, plenty about and fun.
move it suits the slightly laid back There are few classic sports tourers which
aspect of the car rather well but are more effective or owner-friendly. It’s the
best in MGC guise to be fair. common sense classic sports car.
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ALPINE
ALPINE
WHY SHOULD I BUY ONE? fitted with a hood as
Because it’s the classic convertible that standard, though many have
is not only rarer and prettier than the since been retrofitted and will
MGB but that drives so much more come with both roof options.
sweetly too. It’s hard to believe that it’s Rare and expensive are the
based on the Hillman Husky estate, Harrington coupé converts,
because few things will put such a big which make MG’s BGT look
grin on your face. The simple, elegant rather staid but will take
lines turn heads at 500 paces, and as it some tracking down.
shares the majority of its drivetrain with
other Rootes models, service and WHAT ARE THEY
maintenance items are not a major LIKE TO DRIVE?
problem and cheap, too. The Alpine is a far better
car than its Hillman Husky
WHAT CAN I GET? chassis would have you
Engines rose from 1494cc to 1725cc think. The ride is more compliant than that
through the production run – earlier cars in a B, leading to its reputation as more drivetrain from Rapiers to Hunters will
had bigger find. Series III sprouted of a tourer than a sports car. But don’t let mean finding mechanical spares and
quarterlights on the doors, while the fins that fool you into thinking it can’t handle service items shouldn’t be difficult.
were trimmed for Series IV and V. Alpines corners. There’s lots of steering feel from Alpines can be used daily, though
originally came in standard soft top form that big vertical steering wheel and they’re not quite as practical as the
or hard topped GT – the latter wasn’t harder dampers work a treat. There’s a MGB GT over winter. Panels can be
fair bit of of pep from the Rootes four pot hard to source, especially so for the
though, and a slick gearbox. If you’re tall various Harrington coupé conversions.
or thick-set you’ll be ok too, as there’s
plenty of room in an Alpine, by 1960’s VERDICT
standards anyway. Prettier than a B, rarer than a B, less
predictable than a B and better than a
WHAT ARE THEY B. This is arguably the most stylish
LIKE TO LIVE WITH? classic sports tourer, it still has a good
You’ll average 25mpg, maybe seeing 30 spares backup and running costs are
if you’re thrifty. While parts are harder to more than reasonable. With the B, MG
source than for more popular classics, might have felt it had scored well. But
the number of cars which used the same the Sunbeam still scores a solid A+.
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hat is it that they say down to the ‘Bond effect’ while the of the Aston’s name and supercar
about good things Jensen Interceptor – the Birmingham credentials, the Jensen sold in
coming to all who wait? Ferrari – suffered from its lack of considerably larger numbers until
It’s more like poetic justice for competition success and dare we the company folded in 1976 although
this pair of classic ‘Cinderellas’ suggest a lack of pedigree despite the Aston lasted another decade in
which took far too long to achieve the Brummie’s supercar body being production (albeit updated) before
the collectable status they richly styled and built by two of the world’s being replaced by the indifferent and
deserved for decades. leading design houses. under-developed Virage.
Why the DBS has always The Interceptor was launched It wasn’t that long ago – a decade
followed in the tyre tracks of half a century ago with the DBS at best – that you could pick up
the earlier DBs can only be put just a year later. Surprisingly, in view these brilliant bulldog Brits for a
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comparative song, especially the Jensen with 0-100 in 12.9 seconds and a 170mph
which could be had for not much more than max, but also the gorgeous drophead
MGB or TR6 money. Those days are gone, Volante, now worth around £90,000+.
sadly, but both still represent strong value The Series 5 was launched in 1986
for money although values are fast rising with a change back to fuel injection, thus
so you need to act fast if you want one of removing the need for the, we think, vulgar
these fastbacks. What’s best for you? bonnet bulge but the Aston was now fast
showing its age that even added power
WHICH ONE TO BUY? couldn’t compensate for.
HALF THE PRICE, TWICE AS GOOD? In total, around 900 ‘sixes’ were made
The answer to this question is probably against 3300 V8s so it is possible that,
financial. All things being equal, the owing to rarity, the slower six might be a
Interceptor is a cheaper buy than a DBS good investment although as a performance
and will remain so as the Aston moves fast car this heavyweight can feel wanting
up the social ladder in DB circles. In broad especially as an automatic although it
terms, a DBS will cost twice as much as provides fine cruising capabilities.
an Interceptor to purchase – and probably The first Jensen Interceptor,
cost twice as much to run. retrospectively known as the Mk1, relied on
Mechanically, the Interceptor is derived a beefy Chrysler V8 and Torqueflite auto
from the brutal looking CV-8 and all box from the previous CV-8 although a few
derivatives used V8 power. Due to time manuals were also made. The MkII arrived
constraints, the DBS was launched with the in 1969 boasting with ventilated front
DB6 engine before the much awaited V8 discs, revised front and rear styling and
arrived in 1969, which also carried on until a new, higher quality interior with optional
1972 when Aston Martin was sold by David availability of air conditioning. The MkIII of
Brown to Company Developments Ltd who 1971 with its cast alloy wheels, boasted
swiftly removed the DB initials creating even bigger front discs and, from 1973,
the six-cylinder Vantage and the ‘V8’ also the engine was increased from an already
known as the Series 2. mighty 6.3-litres to a massive 7212cc.
The later car is instantly recognised The huge 900cc stretch was needed
by the twin headlight grille shaped in the to offset increasing emissions regulations
Later DBS featured DB2-6 style. Little happened in 1974/5 but it came just prior to the Energy Crisis...
single headlight
design; earlier twin
when few cars were made and in 1977 the The higher tuned SP (standing for Six
looks sleeker and V8’s lump was upgraded to 375bhp. A year Pack) packed 385bhp and 490lbft of
nicer we feel later which brought not only the fastest V8 torque, thanks to three twin-choke Holley
carburettors and is no mean performer
or drinker. There’s also the ‘Director’ and
this special edition Interceptor with its
posher trim (said to be the work of the
QE2 designer) incorporating a typewriter
concealed in the glovebox. In this age of the
iPod would you ever use it?
DBS cabin is
much better than
previous Astons
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the crude but still effective Ferguson may all boil down to how much you
all-wheel drive system of the slightly have to spend; a DBS can cost twice
larger FF be needed in a high days and as much as an Interceptor but it’s not
holidays classic? Both the Aston and automatically twice as good.
the Jensen can be had as sophisticated
sun-seekers and the drop tops carry a WHAT’S BEST TO DRIVE?
fairly hefty price premium. ASTON, BUT A CLOSE RUN THING
A rather odd looking Coupé was Aside from the innovative all-wheel drive,
added to the range in 1975. Based upon anti-lock braked FF, the Jensen and Aston
the convertible, it lacks the balanced look surprisingly similar in concept and as a
of the fastback and loses the surprisingly consequence so to drive. They’re heavy
useful hatchback facility, but their sheer big-engined GTs to pilot responding
rarity (only 60 were made) will count in better to a slow-in, fast-out cornering
the years ahead. style, ideally with a lot of road room, in
The Interceptor refuses to die. More case you need to correct the tail slides. Jensen was a popular choice among celebrities such
than a decade after Jensen’s closure, it The Aston’s suspension, thanks as Eric Morecambe and golfer Tony Jacklin
was relaunched with a smaller 5.9-litre to the De Dion back end is the more
engine and fresher interior but less than sophisticated so the DBS handles better Range Rovers will be equally familiar
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in 1993. But that’s not the end as a lovely old classics shouldn’t be driven automatics then it’s going to be tough
couple of companies have reinvented that hard? Bear in mind that the FF is no going as most Astons and virtually
the Interceptor as a modern bespoke Audi Quattro. Sure, grip and stability is every Interceptor are self-shifters, a
build classic utilising today’s technology there but, not unexpectedly, is refinement shared lazy American ‘box that makes
(see news pages concerning the new as the all-wheel drive system dates before both cars smooth rather than sporty.
Cropredy Interceptor). the FF’s introduction; those familiar with In V8 guise there’s not much in
it performance-wise, both hitting 60
in under seven seconds. The DBS6
feels significantly more sedate than the
meatier V8, especially in automatic form
where a V6 Capri can keep station with
one; few Aston lovers speak well of this
model but at least prices will be lower.
Manual DBSs came with five-
speeds but also a very heavy clutch
action would do a lorry proud. Aston
Hatch facility was a new idea half a century ago and Jensen’s styling has aged very well and still looks experts, thankfully can reduce the load
makes this supercar surprisingly practical classy. Odd notchback was replaced by nicer S4 with certain mods.
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Economy, which can easily dip perilously OWNING AND RUNNING difference being that you regard an Aston
close to 10mpg if really booted, discourages ADVANTAGE ASTON, ONLY JUST as an investment that’s not quite the
GTi chasing. Strangely, and short-sightedly, With an ever-ending appeal, an army of case with an Interceptor just yet but with
the Jensen’s thirst is blamed partly for the specialists plus factory help, owning, prices for top models nudging £70,000
car’s previous lack of popularity yet it’s no repairing and restoring a DBS is that bit (more for FFs and convertibles) the
worse than any Aston or V12 E-type... easier than an Interceptor even though Birmingham Ferrari is slowly getting there.
As you’re hardly going to use one daily it back-up for Jensens just gets better by Three decades ago you could pick
hardly matters that much, does it? the day, the latter helped by the amount up a quite decent DBS for around £300
Choosing a winner is more down to of proprietary parts used. Throw in and, not so long ago, for as little as 12
matters of taste. Both cruise nicely and that old school ohv Yank V8 and the grand but that has now quadrupled and
their well appointed cockpits are great Interceptor can be more easily maintained budget on 100K for top cars with the
places to be – and to be seen in – but the and repaired by an enthusiastic owner or late 70’s Vantage/Oscar India – and all
Aston gives the impression of being more general workshop than an Aston Martin. Volantes – the most desired. Typically,
thoroughbred. One comparison test report Because they were overlooked a project DBS will go for £20-£30,000
probably got it right when it said that the classics, both cars have suffered in the but there’s no such thing as a cheap
vast majority of enthusiasts would be well hands of skinflint owners and there’s restoration. Bargain sub £20,000
satisfied with an Interceptor – until they strong chance that poor past repairs Interceptors still exist but, be warned, you
drive a DBS that is. and resto work has been carried out, the generally get what you pay for.
Rustic American V8
is fast and easy to AND THE WINNER IS…
DIY repair if thirsty,
especially the SP
If money were no object then the
Aston would get most folks vote. It’s
the more exciting and satisfying GT
and the badge is one of the most
coolest and coveted around. But
don’t think that the Jensen trails a
distant second. As we remarked
earlier, if you have never driven a
DBS/V8 you’d be mighty pleased
with the purchase. Interceptors are
also rarer, cheaper and a bit more
flamboyant yet in a tasteful way.
Always liking an underdog we’d
probably go for an Interceptor and
wear our 1970’s cravat with pride!
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Ford Model A, 1930, £22,500 Vauxhall Cresta, 1956, £12,000 Ford Model T, 1927, £9,750
Recent no expense spared total chassis up Only covered 60,000 miles from new. Original paint, acres of Rare RHD Vintage Model T. Imported 2001 to The Orkney
restoration. Green and Tan. Many new parts, twin excellent chrome. Lovely interior. NO RUST EVER. No welding. Island, extensively restored. Good all round condition,
side mounts. Expensive trunk. Sensible upgrades 6 cylinder engine. 3 owners, history file with all old MOTs, parts cloth interior. Used in the Orkney Calvacade. A great
incl. alternator and discreet indicators. book, technical information and meticulous diaries. value well sorted fun car, eligible for VSCC events.
Jaguar XJS, 1986, £8,750 Rosengart Cabriolet, 1934, £6,750 Panhard Dyna, 1950, £6,500
British Racing Green and Magnolia. No rust, very RHD Charming 2 seat Cabriolet, well restored, drives very 4 speed gearbox, hydraulic brakes. Original condition, mostly
clean engine bay, 110,000 miles. Full service history well. 750cc engine with aluminium head, 3 speed gearbox, original paint. Original interior, head lining and floor coverings.
CM01.16/B12/rdd
by Jaguar specialists, MOT, only 3 owners. Cabriolet flashing indicators. Original period documentation and No corrosion. Excellent mechanical condition, trafficators and
giving you Targa, open and hard top options. workshop manual, Parts book, Sales information. flashers. Original order and specification, invoice and receipt.
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Suspension Rebuild Kits from £447.64 DBS Door Frame Seal Top
+ vat £19.98 each + vat
Rebuilds
CM01.16/A30/ffp
Performance
Parts
Cars for Sale
FOR ALL ASTON MARTIN
DIFFERENTIAL OVERHAULS
(Road or Race)
From DB4 – DB9
Aston Martin DB2/4 MkII, Fixed Head Coupe, matching numbers car, one
owner for the past 22 years, repainted Nautical blue some 16 years ago
which is still very good, good original trim, competed in the 3 Valleys Rally
in Normandy 5 times since 1997, been to France every year since.
Nice car. Offers in the region of £230,000.
CM01.16/A77/fdpdp
CM01.16/A66/a
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COUPÉ
DE GRACE
You don't need to win the lottery to own a magnificent mile munching coupe or
cabriolet. Debate over this dozen with prices from less than five grand!
BENTLEY GT
PORSCHE 928
WAGS TO RICHES
DESERVES MORE APPRECIATION
Could this car go the same
When the XJ-S wasn’t being hailed as the world’s best GT during the 1980s, the accolade
way as the Interceptor?
was shared with the 928, the car Porsche designed to replace the legendary 911. And
Frightening depreciation
failed. A magnificent GT with power and handling to spare and yet it remains criminally
has already resulted in the
cheap to buy – if not maintain – and it’s even worth buying a wreck for parts supply alone.
awesome Bentley GT
Apart from the GTS, most were automatic and there was never a convertible option.
becoming temptingly
A healthy 240bhp was the minimum from the muscular V8 engine, rising to 350bhp when
affordable at around
it rose to 5.4-litres, givng the 928 pace with refinement. It’s a true supercar for pennies, if
£20,000 and prices are still
you buy right and practical as well as useable with it. A word about the smaller 944 and
falling. Given their heart-
the later 968. If anything it’s the best front-engined Porsche ever made with better
stopping service and repair
handling than the 928 and, in Turbo form, just as much real world pace.
costs (new brake pads cost
almost £300, discs £600)
buying a cheap one is a
gamble – but what a car
you’d own if you strike it
lucky. Granted the GT may
be little more than a
re-bodied VW Phaeton
saloon but you won’t find a
more competent and classy
V12 AWD supercar
anywhere else.
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CLASS APART GTs
JENSEN CV-8
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS FROM BIRMINGHAM?
Meat in the 541 and Interceptor sandwich is the CV-8 which is a bit of both and perhaps offers the best
of both, having the style of the earlier Austin-powered Jensen (as well as a GRP body) and the American
V8 muscle of the Interceptor. For many, this sounds the ideal GT. Prices are broadly similar to the
Interceptor but still quite inexpensive when you consider the car’s cut-price supercar-like credentials.
Those ‘angry’ looks you either love or loathe but they that would have even 911 owners move over!
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BMW 8 SERIES
SPENDTHRIFT SUPERCAR
Like its German relation, the Porsche 928, BMW’s super suave 8 Series never received
the plaudits it deserved when launched over 20 years ago. Initially, it was V12-powered
before a equally good 286bhp V8 (840i) joined the range. Like the 928, this German is
most at home when long distance touring but the 380bhp, 5.6-litre CSi is as good as
many established super cars. The Beemer’s complexity means maintenance and repairs
can easily outweigh the car’s real world value – but what magnificent modern classic
bargains they can make.
JAGUAR XK8
THE AFFORDABLE E-TYPE?
The XK8 is the Jag that looks like an E-type and sells for
MGB money, with prices at auctions for under £4000.
But spend the most you can on a good car – say £8-10
grand – and you'll have a purring pussy cat to pamper
rather than worry over. A far more modern car to drive
than both the Jensen and Aston, despite its aged XJ-S
underpinnings, XK8s are probably as inexpensive as they
are going to get and good ones will start to rise in value.
A fine GT, that’s stupendous in superb supercharged
XKR guise, the car’s only problem perhaps lies in its
bargain basement image that may take years to shed.
MERCEDES-BENZ R107SLC
SL FOR ALL THE FAMILY
The fixedhead coupé SLC is the overlooked afterthought
of the R107 family, yet if you’re looking for a cultured
tourer that’s far better built and more trustworthy then any
Aston or Jensen, then you can’t ignore this rare-spotted
Merc. Essentially these are SLs with a 14inch added
wheelbase for acceptable 2+2 accommodation that’s
roomier than an XJ-S. The driving experience is a bit soft
and dated, but there’s no shortage of pace form the V8s
powering this fine GT. Spares and repairs are easy via
specialists like the SL Shop plus you can still acquire
parts from main dealers. With prices going through the
roof for SLs (if you pardon the pun), the fixedhead SLC
remains a bargain but won’t stay that way for ever.
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JAGUAR XK
WHO NEEDS A DB9?
If the XK8 was a cheaper alternative to
the DB7 then its replacement, the XK,
is surely Jaguar’s ‘DB9’ but arguably
superior. With those E-type looks,
mighty V8 pace (particularly so in
scorching supercharged XKR form)
and incredible value for money, where prices start from under £15,000, it’s difficult
to come up with a reason why not to buy one and lock it away for future classic
MERCEDES-BENZ R129 CL status. If Jaguar had called this the F-Type, we’d all be snapping one up...
A MODERN CLASSIC
The replacement for the R107 is now
modern classic. Far more advanced and
smoother than the earlier SL, these later
sophisticates are fantastic long distance BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
tourers. There’s some great value examples A CLASS APART
at dealers and auctions that handsomely Much more than simply a coupé version
undercut R107 values. The flipside are of the Mulsanne Turbo saloon, the
considerably higher running costs and Continental is a worthy modern
complexity compared to the R107 plus are alternative to the Aston DBS or Jensen
not quite as well built or as longlasting. Interceptor yet just as classical, thanks
Like the Aston and Jensen, too many to its Shadow-based underpinnings that
owners with hearts bigger than their admittedly now has its work cut out to handle this fast GT. That famous V8 with its
pockets mean that there’s a lot of badly 335bhp goes like an Aston in turbo form, especially the brawnier 420bhp S and T
maintained cars on sale, so be warned. offshoots and the handling is pretty similar. As different as chalk and cheese to the
The fixed-roofroof CL is less popular than VW-based GT alternative, owners prefer one or the other but rarely both. Still good
the convertible and be bought for as little as value and this earlier ‘Conti’ is considerably cheaper to repair than the complex GT.
£5000 as a result. What bargains!
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Bentley Arnage Green Label Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II Bentley Continental R
Upgraded 1978, 72000 miles, College Blue 1977, 41000 miles, Le Mans Blue, 1997 (98 mod), 38000 miles,
1999, 73000 miles, Verdant over Colbalt Blue, Light Blue/Grey Beige interior. This is a Very Nice Racing Green, Magnolia Piped
Green/Oatmeal Hide piped Spruce Hide interior. Fitted with Front Silver Shadow II in a lovely colour Spruce interior. Fitted with rear
This Green Label Arnage has been Headrests and W/W tyres. combination. Fitted with front head parking sensors and Clear front
upgraded with Red Label wheels, Exceptional Condition. Full Service rests and w/w tyres. Full Service indicators lenses Serviced and
Badges and Clear Lenses. It also History. £20,500 History. £24,950 maintained by us since 2007. Full
has rear Picnic Tables. Service History £51,950
Full Service History £18,250
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TR7 Convertible,
2.0 litre, will
have full mot
and service @
£2,500 or £1,500
as is.
TR7 Convertible,
2.0 litre 5 speed
car, very nice
car, fully
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from new,
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The Ultimate Rolls Royce & Bentley Selection 24 Months 5 star Warranty. Parts and labour on all cars.
2012/62 Bentley Mulsanne. Finished in unmarked Beluga Black with Fine 2011/12 Model Bentley Flying Spur Speed Mulliner. Finished in 2006/06 Bentley Arnage T Mulliner. Finished in Silver Storm with
Ivory coachline. 21 inch, 15 spoke alloys, Linen interior, secondary hide in Pacific Blue with Imperial Blue Mulliner interior with contrasting 2008/08 Bentley Continental GT Speed. Finished in Midnight Emerald with Soft Black interior, with Linen stitching and embossed Flying B’s.
Beluga with Piano Black veneers. Embossed B’s to waist rails, picnic tables. embossed flying B’s. Electric rear seats and massage seats front and Ochre interior in Mulliner style. Secondary hide in Cumbrian Green with Flying Piano Black veneers with turned alloy dash and waistrails. Fully
Rear blinds to doors and rear screen, vanity mirrors. Only 27,250 miles, Full rear, and electric sunroof. Only 32,000 miles with Full Service B's and drilled pedals. Only 2 owners with just 16,000 miles. FSH and in electric rear seats. Only 54,000 miles with FSH. Immaculate
History. Outstanding value at only..................................................£133,750 History, One Owner. Totally immaculate throughout..............£69,750 immaculate condition throughout. Value at only ..................................£58,950 condition throughout............................................................£43,950
2005/05 Bentley Arnage R LWB LHD. Finished in unmarked Acrylic White. Glass sunroof to
the rear. Interior Linen leather with Walnut veneers inlaid with Flying B’s. Cocktail cabinets, 2005/05 Bentley Continental GT. Finished in Moonbeam Silver with 2004/04 Bentley Arnage T Mulliner. Finished in Beluga with Beluga
2005/05 Bentley Continental GT. Finished in Diamond Black with picnic tables and rear vanity mirrors. Electric rear seats with stowage compartments. One 19 inch split rim alloys, with Portland interior, Portland carpets and interior with contrasting stitching and embossed Flying B’s. Only
Saffron interior. 19 inch split rims. Stunning condition throughout. owner, chauffeur driven, only 20,900 miles with history. Currently on French plates, can be Nautic secondary hide. Only 54,000 miles with FSH. Known to 23,000 miles with Full Service History. Immaculate condition
Full Service History. Unrepeatable value at only................£30,950 registered in the country of choice. As new and unmarked, only...........................£55,950 ourselves. Outstanding condition throughout. Value at only ..£33,950 throughout............................................................................£37,950
2003/03 Bentley Arnage R. Finished in Masons Black with 2003/03 Bentley Arnage T. Finished in Graphite Metallic with
2003/03 Bentley Arnage R. Finished in Fountain Blue with Cotswold interior Limited Edition 18 inch Arnage Le Mans wheels with Soft Black 2003/03 Bentley Arnage R. Finished in Moroccan Blue with Arnage T electric sunroof. Cotswold interior with Flying B in Beluga, with DVD
and Walnut veneers, with DVD screens to the rear and electric rear seats. interior, with Black carpets and Black secondary hide. Only alloys. Cotswold interior with Midnight Blue carpets and full Walnut screens in the rear and full Walnut veneer. Known to ourselves for
Only 57,000 miles with FSH. Immaculate condition throughout. Value at only 44,000 miles with Full Service History. A really beautiful example veneer including steering wheel. Only 31,000 miles with Full Service last 5 years and maintained regardless of cost. A stunning example
.......................................................................................................£32,950 and must be seen...........................................................£31,950 History. Immaculate throughout and outstanding value at only £33,950 throughout. Amazing value at...............................................£29,650
2001 Y Bentley Arnage Red Label. Finished in Silver Storm with chrome 2000 W Rolls Royce Silver Seraph. Finished in Black Sapphire with
2002/52 Bentley Arnage R. Finished in Verdant Green with Savannah interior and 2001 Y Bentley Arnage Red Label. Finished in Silver Pearl with Beluga interior radiator shell. Interior in Soft Black leather with matching carpets and Walnut Cream fine lines. Electric sunroof. Magnolia interior with French Navy
Spruce Green carpets with contrasting piping. Walnut veneers and Flying B’s piped in White and Mulberry carpets. Electric rear seats, F & R parking sensors, veneers embossed with Silver winged Flying B’s. Vanity mirrors to the rear, fully piping and French Navy carpets piped in Magnolia. Fully electric rear
embossed on the waistrails. Only 2 previous owners with just 41,000 miles and electric folding mirrors and SatNav. Known to ourselves since 2008. Only 77,000 electric rear seats. Four brollies for rainy days. Known to ourselves for a number seats and vanity mirrors. Only 52,000 miles with FSH. Known to
FSH. Immaculate condition throughout and must be seen........................£32,750 miles with FSH and in immaculate condition throughout ......................£26,995 of years,
?. with FSH. Immaculate throughout and outstanding value, only.£22,950
? ...............................................................................................£? ourselves for last 6 years. Immaculate condition throughout....£52,950
1982 X Corniche Convertible Series II LHD. Finished in unmarked 1980 V Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Series II. Finished in Classic 1978 S Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II. Finished in Walnut over Silver
1982 X Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Series II. This Silver Shadow was probably the Larkspur Blue with Stunning Magnolia interior, piped in French Navy Walnut with Cream interior. This car has been professionally converted Sand with Cream interior piped in Walnut. Fitted with picnic tables
very last Shadow II ever registered in March 1982. Finished in Honey Gold with and French Navy carpets. High level brake light, new mohair hood to Diesel by fitting a 4.6 Toyota Land Cruiser engine and should do 28 and a rare extra of electric door mirrors. Only 47,000 miles with Full
Beige interior piped in Walnut, with Fawn carpets piped in Beige. Only 34,000 miles just fitted. Low mileage. Beautiful condition throughout and an ideal MPG, possibly more. Superb condition throughout. Must be seen, Service History. Known to ourselves for last 13 years and serviced to
with FSH. This car has had 28 services and is almost like new ................. £29,975 car for your Villa ..................................................................£67,950 only ..........................................................................................£15,950 the highest standard. Recent hydraulic brake overhaul ........£25,950
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1988 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE By 1979 BENTLEY TII Finished in Walnut Brown with 1995 BENTLEY TURBO S Brooklands Green with
Mulliner Park Ward. White with beluga interior, 39,000 Beige Interior, 124,000 miles. Bentley Alloy Wheels, Parchment hide. No 39 of only 75 produced.
miles, New black mohair hood, Chrome radiator shell and Halogen Headlamps. We have known the vehicle 49,000 miles. Outstanding condition throughout.
Flying B mascot, Totally immaculate throughout. £74,950 for 22 years. Excellent Condition. £19,950 £17,950
1996 BENTLEY BROOKLANDS Midnight blue with 1984 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE Graphite Grey with Tan 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH Royal blue with
magnolia interior piped in blue. 54,000 miles. leather interior and new Black mohair hood. Extensive barley interior piped in French navy. 29,000 miles.
Full service history. Outstanding condition work carried out over last 16 months totalling over Burr walnut veneer, rear picnic tables. Just serviced
throughout. £16,500 £60,000. Outstanding condition, must be seen.£67,500 and MOT. Immaculate throughout £42,500
1980 ROLLS-ROYCE CAMARGUE AUTO Mistletoe 1999 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SERAPH Silver Tempest with Oatmeal 1996 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER DAWN Royal Blue with
with Parchment interior piped in Green with Interior. Top Roll in Slate Grey, Matching Carpets, Lambswool Sandstone interior piped in French Navy. 43,000 Miles.
Stone carpets. 74,000 miles. One of only 500 over rugs. 79,000 miles. Rear Quarter Companion Mirrors. Veneer panels in all four doors. Chrome door mirrors.
produced. £39,950 Whitewall Tyres. Outstanding Condition. £34,500 White wall tyres. F.S.H. Immaculate throughout. £24,500
1979 (T) ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II AUTO 4 DOOR 1979 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER WRAITH II LWB Moorland 1988 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT. Royal Blue with
SALOON Oxford blue with French Navy interior. 62,000 green with beige interior. 98,000 miles. Rear seat Magnolia Interior Piped in French Navy, 52,000 Miles,
miles. Rear RR badges, Front head rests, Rear foot belts. Recently had engine overhaul & new Rear ¼ Badges, Avon White Wall Tyres, Last owner
rests, Whitewall tyres. Outstanding condition. £22,500 radiator. Beautiful condition throughout £14,950 has owned the vehicle since 1994 £11,950
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IVOR BLEANEY
OF THE NEW FOREST ESTABLISHED FOR
OVER 45 YEARS
A Gentlemans Express. 1975 Bristol 411 Series 4. As a Bristol enthusiast for over 40 1935 Rolls-Royce 20/25 sports saloon with coachwork by Lancefield probably one of,
years being well known for specialising in the marque throughout the 70’s and 80’s. I if not the best, I have ever had the pleasure of owning in my 50 years dealing in the
can clearly state this is probably one of the nicest 411’s I have had the pleasure of Marque. Having just undergone a total engine refurbishment through our workshops in
owning. In 1991 she underwent a total body off restoration including a total engine re- order to bring her mechanically up to the rest of her exquisite condition. Beautiful
build and bare metal re-spray. All bills and photographic evidence available. Fitted with
unblemished coachwork with unmarked fluted Grey leather interior, wonderful detailed
the famous Avon safety wheels. Being powered by the 6556cc Chrysler V8 engine, with
her limited slip diff and self levelling suspension makes her a very modern car to drive, Walnut woodwork. Full length sunroof, le Marr hubcaps. The first person to see this car
a very sort after classic. will have to own her.
ORIGINAL LEFT HAND DRIVE. MGC GT. With Overdrive 1969 this beautiful 3
1935 Talbot AX65 bodied by Darracq. Commonly and previously known as the litre MGC GT was supplied new to Florida and re imported into the UK in 1990. She has 1951 Daimler Special Sports Drophead with coachwork by Barker. Being in lovely
Talbot 14/45. This fantastic, powerful, spacious, 4 door family saloon, being a now just undergone a total major body restoration, with all new chrome, new wire wheels all round condition with an extensive history file and she still retains her continental
local car to us and known by us has a superb body and mechanics and a beautiful and new tyres. With all photographic evidence and bills available. And of course also a touring kit as supplied by Daimler from new. Only some 500 of theses rare Daimlers
totally original tan leather interior. With its highly advanced pre select gearbox is total major mechanical overhaul. Being finished in Tartan Red with Black leather interior, were ever produced. Powerful 6 cylinder engine with Four speed pre-selector
finished in Masons Black and Ivory. Full size sunroof. All original period fittings. now ready for extensive touring of the Continent. Any inspection invited. gearbox. Quite unrepeatable.
FED UP WITH NO BANK INTEREST? WHY NOT INVEST IN ONE OF OUR CARS AND ENJOY LIFE! WITH NO CAPITAL
GAINS TAX TO PAY. OFTEN FREE ROAD TAX AND LOW INSURANCE. ALL OUR CARS HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY
VETTED THROUGH OUR WORKSHOPS BEFORE LEAVING OUR PREMISES. MANY TIMES HAVING THOUSANDS OF
POUNDS SPENT ON THEM. SO WHY PAY HIGH AUCTION PREMIUMS, WITH NO TEST DRIVE WHERE YOU COULD
POSSIBLY END UP WITH A PUP! BE WISE, BUY FROM A LONG STANDING REPUTABLE DEALER, AND HAVE PEACE
OF MIND.
1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. Three position all weather open tourer with original coachwork 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Six Light Limousine with Division and coachwork by Barker.
by Barker, all matching numbers and 4 wheel brakes. This very rare example, being able to be fully Delivered new to Lord Leverhulme the founder of Lever Brothers. The Great Gatsby Era all over again.
closed, Sedanca-de-Ville or full open tourer, is in magnificent condition throughout. Having Being Finished in Coffee and Cream with White wall tyres. Beautiful lush Maroon West of England
recently undergone a major and total refurbishment, both cosmetically and mechanically with full cloth to the rear with occasional seats and cocktail cabinet. Red leather interior to the chauffeurs’
photographic evidence available. Finished in Sage Green & Black with Beige West of England compartment. Having twin side mounts with wheel mounted mirrors, a rear luggage rack, P100
cloth to the rear, Green leather to the chauffeur’s compartment. Fully lined Beige Double duck headlamps, twin fog lamps and horns, a very imposing car indeed. Just undergone a major mechanical
hood. Full set of original chassis sheets and now is ready to drive around the world definitely a one overhaul including a complete new exhaust system. Lovely sound body, perfect chrome, a very eye
off and a sheer investment. catching example and sensibly priced.
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1937 Rolls Royce 25/30 Six Light Saloon SILVER CLOUD 2, Sand over Sable, 1993 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER 1978 SILVER SHADOW II scarce 1964 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD
by Hooper & Co. Black over white finish. 1959, 66,900 miles, Tan Hide interior. SPIRIT III Racing Green with factory white car with dark blue hide III, Shell Grey with Grey hide interior Air
Black hide driver’s compartment, magnolia Full Service History and MOT's, Parchment hide interior piped Green having covered just 66,195 miles Conditioning. 88,000 miles. 2 owners
hide rear with blue Wilton carpet. Extremely with Green carpets and Over rugs. from new. Comprehensive history file.
fine condition. Maintained to very high perfect Chrome new under wing heater. with full service history. A fine
Fully stamped service record. 46,600 This Silver Cloud III is presented in
standard. Complete engine overhaul 2013, 1 Family owner from new, Father and miles, presented in first class example in exceptional condition.
which included replacement of big ends. A stunning condition throughout. One of
Son. Low mileage, in perfect original condition throughout ..........£18,450 ................................................£21,950
fabulous example with beautiful Hooper the very finest examples on the market
condition as new ....................£59,950 today. Concourse condition .......£95,000
coachwork.......................................£49,750
1978 ROLLS ROYCE CORNICHE 1977 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER 1987 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER SPIRIT 1982 ROLLS ROYCE CORNICHE 1987 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
CONVERTIBLE LHD finished in White SHADOW II in Silver Sand with a Forest Green, Magnolia hide piped in CONVERTIBLE. Royal Blue with Light CONVERTIBLE, finished in Tudor Red
with Blue roof. Dark Blue hide interior tan hide, dark Blue carpets and Lamb’s with Black hide interior. Coded
Brown everflex roof. Brown Hide Green. One of the very last carburettor bumpers,Chrome wheel arch finishers,
with Dark Blue carpets and Lamb’s Wool interior. Wooden picnic tables. 94,300 Spirits made. 34,000 miles with full rugs. Covered just 85,000 miles from painted radiator grille slats and a
over rugs. Covered 94000 miles with new. Full specialist service history, Build Denon amplifier. 60300 miles with
miles with full specialist stamped service service history. Maintained to the highest sheets and past MOT’s. Truly stunning
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book, some invoices and MoT’s. An possible standard. Presented in first class example and has to be one of the finest of history. An outstanding example of
attractive Left hand drive example in excellent example .....................£14,950 condition throughout................£15,800 this scarce model...................£78,000
excellent condition....................£44,950 its type on the market today ......£58,950
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Blue with Parchment hide piped in Blue with 2 year restoration between 2000 - 2002 at Wildae Restorations Green with Tan interior. 56,900 miles with Finished in Silver with Red interior. Fitted SPIRIT, Ice Green, 85,480 miles,
Blue carpets and Lamb’s wool over rugs. costing £30,000. Work included engine, gearbox, axles, with Power steering, Air conditioning and Green Hide interior with Oatmeal
49300 miles and with only 2 former keepers. an extremely comprehensive history file. seat belts. Total renovation at Rolls Royce
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fully stamped service book, drivers Handbook history file including Rolls Royce build sheets, many invoices. condition throughout, this is surely the finest and Invoices..........................£8,750
and other supplements. ...................£15,950 Magnificent condition inside and out...............£168,000 Dawn on the market today .............£67,000
1957 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 6.0 1935 BENTLEY 3.5 LITRE PARK WARD, in 1963 SILVER CLOUD III, Sand over 1996 BENTLEY BROOKLANDS SWB LPT.
CLOUD I finished in Two Tone Blue W12 MULLINER DRIVING SPECIFICATION. Maroon with Black hide interior. History file to Sable, 66,119 miles, Beige Hide Black Garnet with Magnolia hide interior,
with dark Tan hide with Blue piping. Anthracite, Portland and Beluga hide Grey include past MoT certificates, invoices for interior. Recently serviced with piped in red with red carpets. 70,000 miles
Covered just 88,600 with an lamb’s wool over rugs, Carbon Ceramic works and copies of the original build sheets. with full service history, known to us for over
New cylinder head, stainless steel exhaust and some history and new MOT.
extensive history file. Featuring Brakes. Naim Audio System. Presented in 5 years. Replacement of cylinder head gaskets
electric windows all round. spring gaitors. Retaining its original tools as well Beautifully restored example with
perfect condition, this one owner car has been as very smart Black wire wheels. This car runs 3,000 miles ago. Extremely smart example
Registration 12 HYU included chauffeuring driven from new and has air conditioning. .................£69,000 presented in 1st class condition throughout
and drives very well and is presented in excellent
...........................................£39,950 covered a mere 10,000 miles ...........£89,500 original condition inside and out..........£59,950 and offered with full service history.£15,750
1958 BENTLEY S1. Left Hand Drive 1988 BENTLEY EIGHT. Ocean Blue with 1956 BENTLEY S1 H.J MULLINER SIX- 1990 BENTLEY TURBO R finished in 1963 FORD GALAXIE V500 390.
finished in Black over Green with Parchment hide piped Light Blue. 105,000 LIGHT SALOON finished in Cardinal Red Dark Blue, Magnolia Interior piped Finished in Gold with Cream hood.
Grey hide interior. 113,500 miles. Full service history from Specialists with Tan hide interior. Benefits from recent blue with Blue carpets and lamb’s wool The interior, trimmed in Cream and
Kilometres (70,000 Miles). and Jack Barclay. Known to us since 1999 mechanical overhaul. Suicide doors. Full over rugs. Covered just 58,300 Miles Gold is in perfect order. Covered just
Originally sold to Switzerland. and have carried out 6 services on her. This 92,674 miles. Many invoices for
Documentation included. Very scarce excellent example is presented in fne length Webasto sunroof. PAS. Excellent history file including some invoices works carried out. An excellent and
factory air condition. 1st Class condition throughout and is offered as a history file. One of just 27 examples made. and past MOT’s. A good, usable classic very eye catching example in
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M E M O RY LA
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
This year marks 55 years of the Mini Cooper, a name that’s as popular now as it was
when this racing car maker helped save this out of favour economy car
W
hat do they say about to those funny (and now highly much quicker than the standard 39bhp
racing improving the breed prized) ‘Bubble cars’ that came to 848cc model could muster and live with
and win on Sunday, sell on prominence due to the 1956 Suez the numerous faults!
Monday? Well, in the case of the iconic Crisis, our British BMC baby had a Issigonis’ stance was strange
Mini it certainly proved to be the case troubled upbringing with the average because he was actually very keen on
– despite rather than because of its motorist – not least due to the myriad motorsport although believed, “If you
designer Sir Alec Issigonis. of teething troubles it suffered – a go in for any kind of competition it is a
The father of the Mini was initially BMC speciality… complete waste of time unless you win.”
dead set against hotting up his economy However, the brick on wheels Tuning the A-Series engine was, by
car and yet it proved to be a lifesaver was instantly loved by more lenient the turn of the decade, a well established
for this quirky design that the public enthusiasts who, thanks to the car’s practice thanks to the engine being used
MINI COOPER
was originally slow to take to its heart. remarkable handling, could see in Formula Junior racing and pretty soon
Launched in 1959 as a better alternative enormous potential in making one hotter Minis surfaced, including one
As East and Biggest news of the year was There was a ‘credit
man going into space. First crunch’ in the UK as
West squared
was Russian cosmonaut Yuri Chancellor Selwyn
up to each other Gagarin that April, Lloyd announced a
in Cuba and
REMEMBER Germany, 1961
completing one orbit
in Vostok 1, with
base lending rate of
seven per cent. A
WHEN... was a pretty the US following year later purchase
suit with a 20 tax on motor
bleak year as minute sub-orbital vehicles was
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MINI COOPER
from Downton Engineering (who went on to elsewhere in this issue) units. Cooper was At launch, ten Coopers were evenly
develop the Cooper S) that Issigonis rather also lent a Mini to take to the 1959 Italian split between Austin and Morris and the
took to. Racing legend Stirling Moss was GP at Monza where it impressed fellow motoring press were joined by some 27
probably the first celebrity to crash a Mini race constructors as well as the F1 drivers, Grand Prix drivers wanting to have a go too!
but it was a lengendary race car builder many who, as a consequence, bought and As the car was to be homologated
who really put the Mini on the map. modified their own Minis. for racing, 400 were made before the car
Cooper saw this as a massive was officially released to dealers on 20th
ENTER THE SUPER COOPER compliment to the car’s basic design and September although even then some at
As the time the Mini was launched, so made his own; a Cooper, fitted with BMC were concerned about the reliability,
John Cooper was already on the way to a 997 Formula Junior engine and special especially the new-fangled disc brakes and
securing his first Formula 1 crown with this disc brakes he had Lockheed make up. the special nylon cord C41 Dunlop tyres.
revolutionary, mid-engined single-seater A sceptical Issigonis drove the Cooper car
layout that changed the face of racing cars and gave it the thumbs up – all the pair ROAD AND TRACK
for ever. He struck up a friendship with had to do now was convince BMC head The new Mini was a marvel. While laughable
Issigonis and even let the Smyrna-born George Harriman to turn it into a production now, the car’s dash to 60mph in 17.2
engineer loose in a Cooper Grand Prix car model, which was no easy task. seconds was deemed impressive, as was
at one Silverstone test! Yet convince him they did and Cooper’s its top speed of 85mph. Couple this with
When the new Formula Junior category reward was a £2 royalty on all cars sold the car’s exceptional handling and few
was introduced, Cooper asked BMC to – once they were built that is because cars – even Mk2 Jags – could keep up
supply special A-Series engines which some of the Mini’s troubles were only with a Cooper and at under £600 was the
were specially tuned 70bhp 948cc compounded by the faster Cooper version default choice for well heeled enthusiasts
Frog-eye Sprite (featured in a buying guide and the July launch date looked optimistic. who could afford the insurance premiums.
It was the year that Britain applied, for the Late that summer the At the cinema was one of the
first time, to join the Common Market, while dance craze called ‘The classiest films ever, Breakfast at
Russia split Berlin in half by Twist’ hit the UK but Tiffany’s, plus the
building the the top records were Xmas favourite
famous wall Poetry In Motion by Guns of Navarone.
around the Jonny Tillotson, Walk Maigret of the
former capital Right Back by the French Police and
of Germany. US Everley Brothers, Del secret agent John
tries to topple Shannon’s Runaway Drake as Danger
Castro as Cuban and Elvis with his Man were on
leader. Latest Flame. the TV.
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MEMORY LANE
“A wolf cub in sheep’s clothing” Motor said Mini was produced, the same year that the for a further two years. The official line is that
that many will think that “£680 is better car gained immortality by starring in The sky high insurance premiums were the cause
spent on this model than on something Italian Job although ironically by now the of the Copper cull; it was placed in Group 4,
bigger but no better.” days of the Cooper were almost over. the Cooper S in top Group 7 rating whereas
the new 1275 was only Group 3 yet faster
TRACK STAR 1969: ALL CHANGE than any standard Cooper.
The launch of the Mini Cooper coincided Ten years after the car’s launch British However, the excellent biography of
with the appointment of a young Stuart Leyland, who took over BMC with the Issigonis provides another perspective, that
Turner as head of BMC’s competition encouragement of the Labour Government, Cooper was becoming a bit too cheeky and
department and the pair were a marriage the year before, was to launch the first overconfident. In 1965 he wrote to BMC’s
made in automotive heaven resulting in major revision of the Mini, not least calling Harriman describing a super Cooper he
instant successes on the race track and it a brand in its own right. Head of BL intended to market. Harriman was furious
rally stages. This was further rammed was super salesman Donald Stokes who Cooper had gone so far down the line
home with the advent of the higher tuned saw little worth in the Mini’s success without consulting him and refused to give
Cooper S; a Mini initiated by Cooper yet in motorsport. Wielding the axe to the approval. Perhaps the ‘cosy’ relationship
developed by Downton Engineering. The Competition’s Department he then looked at was never quite the same again?
Cooper S was destined to offer a choice the Cooper connection. John Cooper, who
of three engine sizes – 970cc, 1071cc pulled out of Grand Prix racing in 1969, ALL IS FORGIVEN
and 1275cc – to suit different competition hardly helped his cause when, asked by There’s little doubt that there was some
disciplines; the 970 was a ‘screamer’ that Stokes what was his role at the carmaker, bad feeling over Cooper being dropped
only die-hard motorists would go for and the cheeky chappy replied: “I come up once from BL’s plans and most industry pundits
the best all rounder was largely perceived a fortnight to wind Issigonis up”. reckoned the short-sightedness of Stokes
as the 1071cc being a lot sweeter if not as The pragmatic Stokes soon cut his in not appreciating the connection was
slogging as the 1275. connection with Cooper and the name, just one of the many, many mistakes made
The success of the Cooper filtered preferring to call the new sportier Mini which led to the demise of the carmaker.
down to showroom sales of all Minis. Clubman the 1275GT although the Cooper But on the other hand, Ford dropped the
Celebrities and Royalty loved to be seen in S survived – probably due to a more water- Lotus tie up with its Cortina and went on to
this classless car and by 1969 the millionth tight contract with Downton – and lived on forge far greater success with its RS label!
Cooper, who always remained a premier
name in Mini circles had the last laugh
THE CAR IS THE STAR when his name (and now bonnet signature)
e returned to the Mini in 1990, ironically as
a marketing ploy to inject new life into the
The super Cooper was a star of the silver screen, such as Julie Christie’s in The Fast car that was old enough to be a classic.
Lady, a comedy starring Leslie Phillips, and do you remember pre-Prisoner Patrick This in turn lead to John Cooper Works
McGoohan as secret agent John Drake in Danger Man driving a Taurus-tuned Conversions and a new line of tuning and
Cooper S? Peter Sellers drove his own special Cooper S in A Shot In The Dark but customising gear that snared a new buying
the car’s real claim to fame was, of course, in the Italian Job where Red, White and base. When the old Mini made way for the
Blue Cooper Ss immortalised the Mini. And yet BLMC still made the film makers BMW one, there was never any doubt that
pay full list price for them... And the rest as they say, is history. the Cooper name would be retained where
it accounts for the majority of MINI sales...
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as pleasant a drive as you’re likely to find for this age of Sherborne was first registered on the 1st of February 1936
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in his history file. Starts 1st time every time, good brakes, he ran the May Street Motor Company. And is still bearing its
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Neil and Gaby Oakley who VW bus, naturally. the loom simply connects to the what they have found on some
shelved their thriving independent Today, after almost 500 units battery and ignition coil. No welding other set ups, particularly sorting
Volkswagen Audi business to fitted to a wide variety of classics is required). And it speaks volumes out the geometry and curing the
concentrate on oldies and, to be at Neil and Gaby’s Burwash for the product’s quality that Lite- unpleasant trait of bump-steer.
more precise, steer them in the right Common, East Sussex workshop, Steer comes not only with a full two “We give the owners a new
direction with Lite-Steer. the beauty of the Oakley design years’ warranty but also covered by found enthusiasm for their classics.
Power-steering conversions is lies in the fact that the steering full product liability insurance for We put the joy back which they
becoming one of the most popular column looks standard . “We had a further peace of mind. experienced when they first drove
modifications on classics with Ferrari in last year and we weren’t the vehicle. The steering is like that
electronic adaptations the easiest allowed to change anything on the FUTURE IDEAS on any modern car but still enjoying
solution because the system can be vehicle, no extra holes or brackets With the Lite-Steer well and truly the uninterrupted beauty of the
fitted and, if required, removed – anything,” says Neil, adding that established, Neil is turning his classic’s character.
leaving virtually no trace of the the kit can even be self-fitted on attention and expertise to other “Bear in mind that most of our
alternation. What Neil Oakley did was Campers. The unit is supplied fully areas of classic car chassis classic car customers are 50+ and
survey what was already on the assembled and comes with improvements and rack and pinion maybe suffering with arthritis, lost
market – and make something that comprehensive fitting instructions; conversions in particular. mobility and so on. Without our
was better, and he called it Lite-Steer. power steering they may well have
With some 25 years of sold their much loved cars – they
engineering experience (starting as don’t have to now”, says Gaby.
an apprenticeship at Volvo), working
on a wide variety of vehicles, both Oakley Innovations LLP,
old and modern, Neil was first Unit 5,
alerted to the growing popularity of Luck Farm,
aftermarket PAS systems when his Vicarage Lane,
VW Camper customers complained Burwash Common,
about the heavy standard steering East Sussex,
system. Three years of design and TN19 7LP
development work led to his speed All types of classics – cars and vans – can Once fitted, the steering column looks Tel: 01435 883301
sensitive Lite-Steer design with the be converted, such as this old Bentley completely standard, an important point www.lite-steer.com
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down-to-earth in the midst of festivals. This year’s Silverstone Classic will
hugely expensive calibrations of run from 29-31 July, with tickets going on
greed and multi-million pound sale on Thursday 12th November. A very
cars. But one can’t help feel, as special Can-Am showdown will mark 50
single adult gate prices hit £22
years since the birth of the legendary
North American-based sports car
(£10 for under 15s) that if it is
championship back in 1966.
to thrive or indeed survive, it
needs to raise its game slightly
or lower its prices. XJ-S EXCELLED AT KWE
Bring back the more ‘family’ Jaguar specialist KWE Cars held an
aspects of the show: the action,
open day on 12 September 2015,
almost 40 years to the day that the
cars and stalls are great but the
XJ-S was launched. The Newbury-
kids of 2015 need amusements
based experts has recently expanded
and rides; without the kids, the z Scott Bradley whom the event just couldn’t take
and visitors on the day were invited to
adults stay away (or at least The recent Kop Hill Climb, raised an place. I think Kop Hill Climb is the
inspect the workshops, a super
fewer attend weekend events). amazing £75,000 for local charities. best value event for £10 anywhere display of XJ-Ss plus test drive KWE’s
As for the ‘live action’ John Biggs, the organiser of the in Buckinghamshire.” better-than-new restored Jaguars.
aspects, little has changed event, said “I would like to say a Kop Hill Climb is run entirely by
since the event’s inception: it huge thank you to everyone who volunteers and is operated under
desperately needs to be visited the event, and made it Heart of Bucks – Buckinghamshire’s
improved, a proper ¼ mile drag- possible to raise such a fantastic Community Foundation – with the
strip and more involved ‘sprint sum for charity: the spectators who sole aim of raising money for local
course’ that actually has some came in their 1000’s, the wonderful community projects and charities.
corners would be welcome. support from sponsors and The event has raised £305,000
Crucially, we feel, better exhibitors, and of course the since the revival first took place in
spectator viewing facilities are entrants, who brought their 2009. Dates for next year have
EV1 - Peter Best_CLASSIC MOTORING 26/11/2015 17
needed, so that attendees can cherished vehicles for us to see. been fixed for 17th/18th September
enjoy the action without being A big thank you also to the 2016, and entries for the hill run
crammed up against a fence hundreds of volunteers, without and display vehicles open next April.
while straining their necks.
December 13, Sunday December 16, Wednesday Huddersfield Autojumble. Old Market
Ace Cafe TVR, Lotus, Ginetta, Noble & Building, Brook Street, Huddersfield HD1 1RG.
Normous Newark Autojumble. Newark
Marcos Meet. Ace Corner, North Circular Rd., Contact: Jeff Needham at Phoenix Fairs for
& Notts Showground, Newark-upon-Trent, Notts.
Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD. From 6pm. Tel: information. Tel: 01773 819154. Email: jeffpff@
NG24 2NY. Admission £6. Early birds - from hotmail.co.uk. www.phoenixfairs.jimdo.com
0208 9611000. www.ace-cafe-london.com
CM01.16/EV1/r
8am £10. Reduced admission for Classic Cars December 28, Monday
December 19, Saturday
and Bikes. Organised by Mortons events. Contact
Ace Cafe Porsche Meet. Ace Corner, North Circular
The Classic Car Breakfast Club. 8.30 to 10.30
the show office for more information on 01507 Road, Stonebridge, London NW10 7UD. From 6pm -
am, eat a hearty breakfast at the Hen & Chicken January 9 & 10, Saturday & Sunday
529430 or visit www.newarkautojumble.co.uk 11pm. Tel: 0208 9611000. www.ace-cafe-london.com
country pub & carvery, Upper Froyle, near Alton,
The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide
December 14, Monday Hampshire, GU34 4JH. Then visit Rawles Motorsport December 29, Tuesday
Winter Classic. Newark Showground, NG24
Ace Cafe Petrol Head Nirvana. Ace Corner, North workshop with like minded classic enthusiasts. Ace Cafe VAG (Water Cooled VW, Audi, 2NY. Organised by: Mortons Media. Tel: 01507
All welcome. Tel: 01420 23212 for full details. Seat, Skoda). Ace Corner, North Circular Rd, 529430. www.classicbikeshows.com
Circular Rd, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD. From
Scorton Auto & Bike Jumble. North Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD. From 6pm. Tel:
6pm. Tel: 0208 9611000. www.ace-cafe-london.com
Yorkshire Events Centre DL10 6EH. 5 miles off 0208 9611000. www.ace-cafe-london.com
December 15, Tuesday A1 at Catterick B1263 Catterick to Teeside Road. December 30, Wednesday
1 mile east of Scorton. Starts 7am under cover Event Organisers, please send
Ace Cafe VW Air Cooled Night. Ace Corner, North Ace Cafe Incarnation Show n’ Shine.
and outside. Admission £3. Pitches from £12. A full details of your event(s)
Circular Rd, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD. From 6pm Ace Corner, North Circular Rd., Stonebridge,
massive 10 acre site, ample parking, excellent including contact details to:
- 11pm. Tel: 0208 9611000. www.ace-cafe-london.com London, NW10 7UD. From 6pm. Tel: 0208
Jo Bluck, Classic Motoring
refreshments. Contact Bert Tel: 07909 904705. 9611000. www.ace-cafe-london.com
December 15, Tuesday Magazine, Aceville Publications,
December 21, Monday January 2016
Barons Auctioneers Annual Yuletide 21/23 Phoenix Court, Hawkins
Ace Cafe French Classic & Performance. January 1, Friday Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2
Classic Sale. Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, Museum of Power New Years Day Crank Up. 8JY, marking the envelope
KT10 9AJ. Viewing Monday 14th December, 3pm London NW10 7UD. From 6pm - 11pm. Tel: 0208 Adult £4.50; Senior citizens and students £4; Children “EVENTS” or email sarah.
to 7pm and Tuesday 9am. Sale starts at 1.30pm. 9611000. www.ace-cafe-london.com under 15 £2. For more information, please call us on: collins@mspublications.co.uk
Tel: 08454 306060. www.barons-auctions.com. December 27, Sunday 01621 843183 or visit www.museumofpower.org.uk.
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SHOW STOPPER
WHAT IS from collectible memorabilia to the
RACE RETRO? latest racing helmets.
Race Retro is a celebration of all
forms of historic motorsport from WHAT ARE THE MAIN
all classes of racing right through ATTRACTIONS?
to F1 to the great days of the The celebratory static displays are
Group B and C rally cars. There’s fantastic but there’s nothing like
also trials and racing motorbikes seeing (and hearing) these fantastic
for those who prefer two wheels. vehicles in action. On Saturday and
Sunday the area outside the halls is
WHERE IS IT LOCATED transformed into a bespoke Live Rally
AND WHEN? Stage where the rally cars deemed
Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd too fast to race roar back to life. As
February at Stoneleigh Park, well as legendary cars, there is also a
Warwickshire. fire-up paddock for racing bikes as
well as plenty of special guests from
WHY SHOULD I GO TO the world of motorsport with rally
THE SHOW? driver Ari Vatanen and from racing
There’s something for everyone David Brabham, who both can also
regardless of how much involved be found on the interview stage.
you are in historic motorsport – There are also some of the biggest
from the armchair enthusiast to names in motorsport equipment, art
racing drivers and team and of course the popular autojumble.
engineers, you’ll find everything If you are looking to make a more
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Tale of two
resto shows
z Jeremy Walton
Featuring the biggest classic car
auction Charterhouse has ever
staged, with £400,000 spent,
Bath & West Showground’s
Classic Vehicle Restoration Show,
in association with Footman James
Insurance drew in weekend
crowds at £10 a head. This
despite some diabolical weather,
Charterhouse forced to exhibit 20
of the auction entries outside the
bulging agricultural halls.
An excellent concession from
new organisers saw the owners of
classic vehicles charged just £5
on the gate. They joined a car
park of typically West Country
contrasts, from hardy open Dellow
driver to trad red Ferrari. throughout the show as well, as did The earlier, October, annual
Nicknamed Swampy, a Coke Norton Radstock Classic Vehicle restoration show, held at
Bottle Ford Cortina Mk3 on a Club and the Austin A30/35 Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry,
proper Essex registration was Owners Club projects. was its usual packed self and
nominated as the star restoration The always interesting kit car despite virtually no demonstrations
prior to the event. The result of hall offered some fantastic quality this year had something for
Pete Crompton’s two and a half items from Faux Ferraris, to posh everybody – including the
years’ hard labour, this GXL 2-litre Porsches, myriad Cobras and some aforementioned Swampy – and an
was beyond factory fresh and can excellent descendants of the Mini- even more decrepit two-door GXL.
be seen on YouTube. A fascinating based Marcos, Cox and Midas GTM The organisers are considering a
Imp rebuild drew onlookers eras. Good value! revamp for 2016, we’re told.
IS IT FAMILY
FRIENDLY?
Absolutely, especially with
children under 15 welcomed for
free on Sunday. It’s a great day
out for all the family.
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H&H £87,360 | 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 Ogle: ANGLIA £4200| 1973: Morris Marina 1.3 SDL coupe: DVCA £12,100 | 1938 Morris 8 tourer: fastidious
The Sotheby Special, barn find: C 8807mls: A: nut-and-bolt resto, SII: A
YEAR MAKE/MODEL DESCRIPTION CONDITION £ PRICE AUCTION
1984 AC 3000 ME 9289mls, freshly recommissioned A 9,800 Barons, 27/10/15
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV GTAM re-creation B 21,000 Anglia, 7/11/15
1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce RHD, original RHD B 12,880 H&H, 14/10/15
1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint RHD, 42,000mls, from long-term store, runs A-B 5,670 Anglia, 7/11/15
1932 Alvis Firefly tourer older resto, replacement C&E body A-B 28,880 H&H, 14/10/15
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane dhc B 12,600 Anglia, 7/11/15
1958 Aston Martin BD Mk3 saloon RHD, £75k spent last 5 yrs A 212,800 H&H, 14/10/15
1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante 40,000mls, s/h A 33,600 H&H, 14/10/15
1999 Aston Martin DB7 Volante RHD, Dunhill ltd ed, 63,000mls A-B 29,120 H&H, 14/10/15
1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 Ogle The Sotheby Special, barn find C 87,360 H&H, 14/10/15
1973 Aston Martin V8 saloon wks dev and launch car, major project C 72,800 H&H, 14/10/15
1999 Audi Cabriolet service history B 1,450 Barons, 27/10/15
2000 Audi RS4 Avant estate B 7,980 Anglia, 7/11/15
1933 Austin 7 sports EB 65, older resto B 10,500 Anglia, 7/11/15
1957 Austin A30 pick-up restored A-B 12,810 Anglia, 7/11/15
1986 Austin Maestro 1.6 auto, pas A-B 900 Anglia, 7/11/15
1977 Austin Maxi recently recommissioned A-B 1,350 Anglia, 7/11/15
1954 Austin-Healey 100/4 RHD, older resto to M spec, well preserved A-B 56,000 H&H, 14/10/15
1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk1 RHD, BN7, restored/upgraded A-B 56,000 H&H, 14/10/15
1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk2 LHD, ex-US, recent brake refurb A-B 45,360 H&H, 14/10/15
1958 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk1 RHD, Frog-eye, £44k resto/upgrades 2007 A 14,672 H&H, 14/10/15
1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk1 RHD, PEMA GRP bonnet, s/c 1275cc B-C 6,160 H&H, 14/10/15
1934 Bentley 3½-litre saloon P.Ward, recent engine overhaul A-B 43,120 H&H, 14/10/15
2000 Bentley Arnage Red Label 62,000mls A-B 17,640 H&H, 14/10/15
2002 Bentley Arnage T Mulliner, 45,500mls A 27,500 Barons, 27/10/15
1994 Bentley Brooklands 49,900mls A-B 9,520 H&H, 14/10/15
1994 Bentley Brooklands some history B 7,087 Anglia, 7/11/15
1956 Bentley S1 saloon RHD, recent paint and refurb A-B 26,880 H&H, 14/10/15
1956 Bentley S1 saloon J.Young, restored over long period B 40,320 H&H, 14/10/15
1962 Bentley S2 saloon SS, tired interior B 14,560 H&H, 14/10/15
1973 Bentley T1 saloon MoT B 3,780 Anglia, 7/11/15
1980 Bentley T2 saloon recent £6500 service A-B 9,130 Barons, 27/10/15
1988 Bentley Turbo R 15 stamps to 2002, MoT B 5,197 Anglia, 7/11/15
1974 BMW 2002 Turbo LHD, 17,200kms A 41,475 Anglia, 7/11/15
1970 BMW 2800CS LHD, US import B 13,125 Anglia, 7/11/15
1989 BMW 316i (Lot 07) B 900 Anglia, 7/11/15
1998 BMW 318Ti stamped s/h to 2011 B 2,625 Anglia, 7/11/15
1982 BMW 320 cabriolet Baur B 4,042 Anglia, 7/11/15
1989 BMW 320i SE, 59,000mls warranted A-B 5,460 Anglia, 7/11/15
1992 BMW 320i convertible (Lot 101) B 3,150 Anglia, 7/11/15
1988 BMW 325i Touring recently from storage A-B 6,090 Anglia, 7/11/15
1989 BMW 635CSi auto, high-line, 158,000mls B 3,885 Anglia, 7/11/15
2001 BMW 740i Sport, auto A-B 6,380 DVCA, 15/10/15
1991 BMW M5 112,000mls, s/h B 9,030 Anglia, 7/11/15
1995 BMW M5 147,000mls B 8,190 Anglia, 7/11/15
1992 BMW M5 3.8 Nurburgring RHD, barn-stored 10yrs B-C 3,960 Barons, 27/10/15
1985 BMW M535i auto B 3,570 Anglia, 7/11/15
1961 BMW-Isetta 300 RHD, restored, sun-roof A 14,560 H&H, 14/10/15
1994 Caterham 7 21,000mls recorded B 8,820 Anglia, 7/11/15
1954 Chevrolet 3100 pick-up 231ci six A-B 16,800 H&H, 14/10/15
1980 Chevrolet El Camino 5.7 auto B 4,200 Anglia, 7/11/15
1988 Citroen 2CV runs/drives, but needs resto B-C 580 Anglia, 7/11/15
1972 Citroen H van solid but tatty exterior B-C 6,405 Anglia, 7/11/15
1968 Daimler 250 V8 auto, pas B 9,660 Anglia, 7/11/15
1968 Daimler 250 V8 auto, four owners A-B 15,540 Anglia, 7/11/15
1990 Daimler 4.0 one owner, 63,000mls A-B 1,900 Anglia, 7/11/15
1977 Daimler Double Six VdP, 66,000mls A 13,860 Anglia, 7/11/15
1977 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 coupe extensive body resto 2000 A-B 8,400 Anglia, 7/11/15
1981 De Lorean DMC 12 LHD, Euro spec A-B 25,725 Anglia, 7/11/15
1968 Falcon Caribbean MoT, recent re-trim B 2,205 Anglia, 7/11/15
1960 Ferrari 250GT SWB RHD, ch: 1995GT, ex-R.Colton B 7,392,000 H&H, 14/10/15
1980 Ferrari 250GTO RE-CREATION by Andy Waters on 1980 400 B 24,080 H&H, 14/10/15
1967 Ferrari 275GTB/4 RHD, ch: 10177GT, ex-R.Colton B 2,161,600 H&H, 14/10/15
1983 Ferrari 308GTS LHD, QV, recent glass-out refurb, 77,000kms A 75,040 H&H, 14/10/15
1989 Ferrari 328GTB RHD, ABS, 91,500mls A-B 68,320 H&H, 14/10/15
1981 Ferrari 400i RHD, auto B-C 18,480 H&H, 14/10/15
1996 Ferrari 512TR LHD, 32,000kms, ex-Japan A 128,800 H&H, 14/10/15
1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello RHD, 29,000mls, ex-R.Colton A-B 150,080 H&H, 14/10/15
1995 Ferrari F355 berlinetta LHD, 91,000kms A-B 46,480 H&H, 14/10/15
2006 Ferrari F430 Spider RHD, 23,600mls A 73,920 H&H, 14/10/15
2001 Ferrari Moden 360 F1 LHD, recent cam-belt service A-B 42,560 H&H, 14/10/15
1990 Ferrari Testarossa LHD, 70,000kms, 20% VAT if stays Europe A-B 67,200 H&H, 14/10/15
1973 Fiat 124 coupe RHD, Sport, restored 1990s A-B 6,930 Anglia, 7/11/15
1972 Fiat 500 van Furgoncino, restored A-B 8,400 Anglia, 7/11/15
Fiat 500F LHD, just serviced, NOVA cert, no MoT B-C 4,290 Barons, 27/10/15
1967 Fiat 500F LHD, ex-Italy 2014 A-B 5,775 Anglia, 7/11/15
1968 Fiat 500F LHD, restored Italy 2015 A-B 5,460 Anglia, 7/11/15
1969 Fiat 500L LHD, 1000mls since full resto, NOVA cert, MoT A 6,545 Barons, 27/10/15
1972 Fiat 500L 30,000kms, one owner A-B 8,120 H&H, 14/10/15
1984 Ford 2.8i restored 2010 A-B 6,300 Anglia, 7/11/15
1964 Ford Anglia 105E restored and modified B 4,830 Anglia, 7/11/15
1985 Ford Capri 1.6 Laser B 3,885 Anglia, 7/11/15
1981 Ford Capri 3.0S full resto 2015 A 18,900 Anglia, 7/11/15
1975 Ford D series lorry flat-bed B-C 5,250 Anglia, 7/11/15
1996 Ford Escort Cosworth three owners, 86,000mls A-B 17,325 Anglia, 7/11/15
1975 Ford Escort Mk1 1300L 2-dr, one owner from 1976 A 8,400 Anglia, 7/11/15
1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo MoT B 7,140 Anglia, 7/11/15
1988 Ford Escort XR3i 89,600mls warranted A-B 3,885 Anglia, 7/11/15
1989 Ford Fiesta L 23,000mls A-B 920 Anglia, 7/11/15
1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 first owner 21 yrs A 7,980 Anglia, 7/11/15
1985 Ford Granada 2.8 estate Ghia B 2,730 Anglia, 7/11/15
1991 Ford Granada Scorpio high spec A-B 3,255 Anglia, 7/11/15
Ford Model A dismantled C 2,625 Anglia, 7/11/15
1968 Ford Mustang 390GT fastback, recent paint and refurb A-B 41,440 H&H, 14/10/15
1966 Ford Mustang convertible post-production conversion, 289 B 13,650 Anglia, 7/11/15
1964 Ford Mustang notch-back older restoration, ex-US 2015 A-B 19,162 Anglia, 7/11/15
1967 Ford Mustang notch-back UK registered 2014 B 10,762 Anglia, 7/11/15
1966 Ford Mustang notchback Dutch-built, custom B 20,160 H&H, 14/10/15
condition guide: condition a: outstanding original car or top-quality recent restoration. condition b: sound and roadable, in need of some attention to bring it up to top condition. condition c: from restoration projects to complete cars needing considerable work, very unlikely to have mot.
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ANGLIA SOLD £19,900 | 1981: Ford Capri 3.0S: full restoration SILVERSTONE SOLD £27,562 | 1991: Porsche 944 S2 ANGLIA SOLD £18,900 | 1965 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller:
back in 2015: A cabriolet: RHD, 18,900mls: A £30k C.Ware resto/upgrade 2014: A
YEAR MAKE/MODEL DESCRIPTION CONDITION £ PRICE AUCTION
1989 Ford P100 pick-up light custom, 2.9 V6 B 1,100 Anglia, 7/11/15
1958 Ford Prefect 100E one owner from 1968 B 1,400 Anglia, 7/11/15
1986 Ford RS200 11,400mls, 350 since refurb A 135,520 H&H, 14/10/15
1998 Ford Scorpio 2.9 Cosworth 32,000mls A-B 2,205 Anglia, 7/11/15
1986 Ford Sierra 1.8L auto B 1,200 Anglia, 7/11/15
1987 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 57,000mls, stored 02, recommissioned 2014 A 33,600 H&H, 14/10/15
1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth, stored from 2005, re-awakened A-B 7,140 Anglia, 7/11/15
1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire 1.8 recent re-com B 1,150 Anglia, 7/11/15
1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire 4x4 Cosworth, 37,400mls, show winner A 20,475 Anglia, 7/11/15
1983 Ford Sierra XR4i believed low mileage A-B 4,830 Anglia, 7/11/15
1957 Ford Tunderbird 312 E-cod man, largely unrestored B 20,160 H&H, 14/10/15
1960 Ford Zodiac Mk2 restored A-B 9,450 Anglia, 7/11/15
1996 GMC Suburban V8 auto B 1,760 DVCA, 15/10/15
1926 Hillman 14hp saloon thought Charlesworth body A-B 19,040 H&H, 14/10/15
1993 Honda Beat convertible, 36,000mls A-B 2,625 Anglia, 7/11/15
1927 Hupmobile Series E coupe US restored in last year A-B 17,360 H&H, 14/10/15
2013 Jaguar C-type REPLICA Linstone, alloy, C-type sump, ‘64 3.4 donor A 190,400 H&H, 14/10/15
1962 Jaguar E-type fhc RHD, fresh from 18-mth bare-metal resto A 125,440 H&H, 14/10/15
1964 Jaguar E-type fhc RHD, 3.8, restored/upgrades 1980s A-B 68,320 H&H, 14/10/15
1962 Jaguar E-type roadster LHD, recent full resto A-B 85,120 H&H, 14/10/15
1965 Jaguar E-type roadster LHD, 4.2, very well preserved older resto A-B 82,500 Barons, 27/10/15
1969 Jaguar E-type roadster RHD, Wingfield l/weight evocation, 4.2 A-B 151,200 H&H, 14/10/15
1971 Jaguar E-type V12 fhc RHD, auto, ex-George Best B 48,160 H&H, 14/10/15
1971 Jaguar E-type V12 fhc LHD, auto, recent £11k recommission/service B 20,350 Barons, 27/10/15
1972 Jaguar E-type V12 fhc auto B 28,875 Anglia, 7/11/15
1959 Jaguar Mk1 2.4 thought Coombs-modified B 15,225 Anglia, 7/11/15
1959 Jaguar MkIX 3.8 stored 30yrs, auto, pretty solid C 3,630 Barons, 27/10/15
1994 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0 53,000mls A-B 3,255 Anglia, 7/11/15
1997 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0 LWB, 89,000mls B 1,350 Barons, 27/10/15
1976 Jaguar XJ12C John Steed/New Avengers car, barn find C 69,440 H&H, 14/10/15
1999 Jaguar XJ8 83,000mls B 1,300 Anglia, 7/11/15
2001 Jaguar XJ8 Executive B 2,000 Anglia, 7/11/15
1999 Jaguar XJR V8 MoT B 1,800 Anglia, 7/11/15
1992 Jaguar XJRS 6.0 coupe supported 53,000mls A 14,490 Anglia, 7/11/15
1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0 coupe LTR, MoT, mostly original B 3,850 Barons, 27/10/15
1991 Jaguar XJS 4.0 coupe MoT B-C 2,310 Anglia, 7/11/15
1993 Jaguar XJS 4.0 coupe 89,600mls A-B 7,350 Anglia, 7/11/15
1995 Jaguar XJS 4.0 coupe 37,000mls, fsh A 16,012 Anglia, 7/11/15
1984 Jaguar XJS V12 HE coupe unused since 2005 B-C 2,467 Anglia, 7/11/15
1985 Jaguar XJS-C V12 credible 14,200mls A 18,480 H&H, 14/10/15
1952 Jaguar XK120 fhc RHD, John May Speciale, impressive spec A 128,800 H&H, 14/10/15
1954 Jaguar XK120 fhc RHD, restored & much upgraded, ex-R.Colton A 112,000 H&H, 14/10/15
1950 Jaguar XK120 roadster RHD, steel wheels, spats, original spec B 45,920 H&H, 14/10/15
1955 Jaguar XK140SE fhc LHD, non o/d, ex-US, restored A-B 54,656 H&H, 14/10/15
1959 Jaguar XK150 SE 3.4 dhc RHD, recent body-off resto A 90,720 H&H, 14/10/15
1994 Jaguar XKR convertible supported 25,000mls A 14,910 Anglia, 7/11/15
2000 Jaguar XKR convertible just recommissioned A-B 12,810 Anglia, 7/11/15
2004 Jaguar XKR coupe 56,000mls A-B 13,650 Anglia, 7/11/15
Jeep Willys M38A1 yr not stated, believed ex-Dutch Army B 8,470 Barons, 27/10/15
1969 Jensen Interceptor saloon much done, needs further recom B-C 16,275 Anglia, 7/11/15
1949 Lagonda 2.6 special JDF 47 B 60,480 H&H, 14/10/15
1936 Lagonda Rapier stalled resto C 26,880 H&H, 14/10/15
1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo, former concours winner A 29,680 H&H, 14/10/15
1967 Lancia Flavia convertible RHD, project, h-top C 2,800 Anglia, 7/11/15
1963 Lancia Flavia coupe RHD, project C 1,300 Anglia, 7/11/15
1998 Land Rover Defender 50th Anniversary, lightly restored A-B 12,686 Anglia, 7/11/15
2001 Land Rover Defender TD5 canvas tilt A-B 8,820 Anglia, 7/11/15
1957 Land Rover S1 109in De Luxe, original ch/bulkead B 12,320 H&H, 14/10/15
1955 Land Rover S1 86in canvas tilt, recent nut-and-bolt resto A 39,760 H&H, 14/10/15
1960 Land Rover S2 canvas tilt, MoT B-C 2,520 Anglia, 7/11/15
1963 Land Rover S2 88in barn stored most of its life B-C 7,245 Anglia, 7/11/15
1964 Land Rover S2A 88in restored on new chassis 2014 A-B 7,840 H&H, 14/10/15
Land Rover S3 88in h-top, two owners, credible 26,800mls A-B 9,030 Anglia, 7/11/15
1971 Lincoln Continental coupe recent bare-metal re-spray B 4,620 Anglia, 7/11/15
1977 Lomax many subtle models including stretch A-B 4,830 Anglia, 7/11/15
Lomax 223 build date not stated B 2,835 Anglia, 7/11/15
1970 Lotus +2S resto and galv ch 15 yrs ago B 15,680 H&H, 14/10/15
1971 Lotus 7 S4 Ford 1600 x-flow, uprated A-B 8,820 Anglia, 7/11/15
1976 Lotus Eclat 521 new chassis post 2000, re-trim 2014 B 4,180 DVCA, 15/10/15
1965 Lotus Elan S2 roadster track day/road car, h-top B 20,440 H&H, 14/10/15
1998 Lotus Esprit V8 Cat D 2007, re-paired, 52,000mls A-B 16,800 H&H, 14/10/15
1963 Mercedes-Benz 190 RHD, man, MoT, much spent B 4,515 Anglia, 7/11/15
1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E (Lot 119) B 1,900 Anglia, 7/11/15
1983 Mercedes-Benz 250 limousine MoT B 1,400 Anglia, 7/11/15
1984 Mercedes-Benz 250 limousine not used for some time B-C 650 Anglia, 7/11/15
1989 Mercedes-Benz 280GE RHD, LPG B 7,980 Anglia, 7/11/15
1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL LHD, auto, unrestored, h-top B 37,800 H&H, 14/10/15
1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL h-top B 8,662 Anglia, 7/11/15
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 56,190mls A-B 14,175 Anglia, 7/11/15
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300CE 24v B 2,152 Anglia, 7/11/15
1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE MoT B 1,100 Anglia, 7/11/15
1964 Mercedes-Benz 300SE cabriolet RHD, fully restored 2008 A 79,520 H&H, 14/10/15
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL h-top B-C 5,040 Anglia, 7/11/15
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SL good s/h, no h-top B 11,340 Anglia, 7/11/15
1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL RHD, recently restored, h/s tops A-B 10,976 H&H, 14/10/15
2002 Mercedes-Benz 500CL fully loaded B 3,740 Barons, 27/10/15
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E LHD, ex-Japan A-B 16,750 Anglia, 7/11/15
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 32v, high mileage B 2,835 Anglia, 7/11/15
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC maintenance history B 4,620 Barons, 27/10/15
1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 saloon RHD, fresh re-paint, suspension o/haul A-B 34,720 H&H, 14/10/15
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500 fsh B 3,740 Barons, 27/10/15
1959 MG A Coupe RHD, fresh resto, 1950cc + B o/d box and more A-B 17,000 Anglia, 7/11/15
1961 MG A Coupe RHD, one owner to 2011 B-C 9,187 Anglia, 7/11/15
1961 MG A Coupe 1600 L-R, ex-US and refurb 2007 A-B 16,240 H&H, 14/10/15
1958 MG A Roadster 1500 LHD, with MoT B 13,160 H&H, 14/10/15
1972 MG B GT re-spray 2013 A-B 5,775 Barons, 27/10/15
1972 MG B GT MoT, Webasto B 3,517 Anglia, 7/11/15
1973 MG B GT chr’ b’r, MoT, but needs improvement B-C 1,550 Barons, 27/10/15
condition guide: condition a: outstanding original car or top-quality recent restoration. condition b: sound and roadable, in need of some attention to bring it up to top condition. condition c: from restoration projects to complete cars needing considerable work, very unlikely to have mot.
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YEAR MAKE/MODEL DESCRIPTION CONDITION £ PRICE AUCTION
1976 MG B GT MoT B-C 1,500 Anglia, 7/11/15
1978 MG B GT MoT, well maintained, s-roof B 2,525 Anglia, 7/11/15
1980 MG B GT needs recommissioning B-C 1,650 Anglia, 7/11/15
1968 MG B Roadster o/d, ex-Hong Kong 2002 B 5,500 DVCA, 15/10/15
1975 MG B Roadster RHD, now chrome-bumper, lowered, restored A-B 9,240 H&H, 14/10/15
1977 MG B Roadster stalled restoration C 700 Anglia, 7/11/15
1978 MG B Roadster chr’ bumper/grille conversion A-B 5,355 Anglia, 7/11/15
1978 MG B Roadster chr’ b’r conversion, h/s tops A-B 5,250 Anglia, 7/11/15
1981 MG B Roadster LE restored 2006 B 3,780 Anglia, 7/11/15
1968 MG C Roadster three owners A-B 13,650 Anglia, 7/11/15
2000 MG F 1.8i MoT, 77,000mls B 950 Anglia, 7/11/15
1967 MG Midget restored 2012/13 A-B 5,320 H&H, 14/10/15
1974 MG Midget late chrome bumper car A-B 3,570 Anglia, 7/11/15
MG TD restored, build date given as 1956! A-B 15,750 Anglia, 7/11/15
1995 Mini show custom A-B 6,720 Anglia, 7/11/15
1999 Mini 40th LE, 21,000mls A 10,890 Barons, 27/10/15
1979 Mini Clubman 1275GT project C 800 Anglia, 7/11/15
1979 Mini Clubman convertible 8000mls last 12yrs B 1,980 DVCA, 15/10/15
1962 Mini Cooper 998cc, MoT, but benefit tidying B-C 11,025 Anglia, 7/11/15
1968 Mini Cooper Webasto s-roof, road car, MoT A-B 11,025 Anglia, 7/11/15
1998 Mini Cooper recent £1700 work including sills B 3,740 DVCA, 15/10/15
2001 Mini Cooper custom show car B 3,885 Anglia, 7/11/15
2001 Mini Cooper Cooper wks no: 136, 19,300mls A 11,550 Anglia, 7/11/15
1978 Mini van recent full resto A 7,350 Anglia, 7/11/15
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR Evo VIII, race car, road spec B 6,142 Anglia, 7/11/15
1937 Morgan 4/4 S1, 6600mls since 1980 resto A-B 21,040 DVCA, 15/10/15
1984 Morgan 4/4 15,800mls, Ford XR3 engine B 16,800 H&H, 14/10/15
1929 Morgan Aero JAP, restored 2006, 2000mls since A-B 16,800 H&H, 14/10/15
1935 Morris 10 saloon older restoration B 5,250 Anglia, 7/11/15
1937 Morris 8 tourer hood/upholstery poor B 6,510 Anglia, 7/11/15
1938 Morris 8 tourer fastidious nut-and-bolt resto, SII A 12,100 DVCA, 15/10/15
1983 Morris Ital estate SL, one owner, 47,000mls A-B 1,700 Anglia, 7/11/15
1973 Morris Marina 1.3 coupe 8807mls A 4,200 Anglia, 7/11/15
1962 Morris Minor 1000 saloon 2-dr, project C 300 Anglia, 7/11/15
1965 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller £30k C.Ware resto/upgrade 2014 A 18,900 Anglia, 7/11/15
1967 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller £18k C.Ware resto 2007 A 8,925 Anglia, 7/11/15
1968 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller project C 1,350 Anglia, 7/11/15
1970 Morris Minor 1000 van Austin, fully restored A 9,660 Anglia, 7/11/15
1929 Morris Minor tourer restored and rebodied as “Semi-Sports” A-B 9,900 DVCA, 15/10/15
1956 Morris Minor Tourer post-prod conversion, split-screen B 4,200 Anglia, 7/11/15
1984 Nissan 300C estate V6 B-C 1,300 Anglia, 7/11/15
1985 Opel Monza GSE 3.0 auto, 87,000mls A-B 3,255 Anglia, 7/11/15
1938 Packard Super 8 RHD, touring limo, ex-wedding hire B 10,340 DVCA, 15/10/15
1987 Peugeot 205GTi 1.9 off road some yrs C 1,020 Anglia, 7/11/15
1904 Peugeot Type 69 Bebe Pilgrim Bulldog 1-cyl L-B runner B 61,600 H&H, 14/10/15
1972 Morris Marina donor B 1,550 Anglia, 7/11/15
1904 Pope-Tribune Model 2 1-cyl 2-str, completed 2014 L-B A-B 56,000 H&H, 14/10/15
1960 Porsche 356B Super 90 RHD, coupe, stalled project C 15,750 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 coupe RHD, older restoration A-B 68,625 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1974 Porsche 911 2.7 coupe RHD, Autofarm RS re-creation A 70,875 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1972 Porsche 911 2.7RS Touring ch: 9113600235 A-B 410,625 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1974 Porsche 911 2.7S coupe LHD, 9571mls A 78,750 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1986 Porsche 911 3.2 coupe RHD, 2.7 RS evocation A-B 28,690 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1989 Porsche 911 3.2 Super Sports RHD, cabriolet, 49,000mls A-B 52,312 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1986 Porsche 911 cabriolet RHD, Supersports (Lot 207) A 38,250 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 cabriolet, h-top, man B 11,550 Anglia, 7/11/15
1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RHD, Targa, 75,500mls, benefit regular use B 29,810 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 RHD, SE coupe A-B 27,000 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1977 Porsche 911 coupe RHD, “50” built 2014, 300bhp A 173,250 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1987 Porsche 911 coupe LHD, Autofarm Carrerra RS evocation A 78,400 H&H, 14/10/15
1980 Porsche 911 Turbo RHD, coupe, original A-B 60,000 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1972 Porsche 911E coupe LHD, 2.2, semi-rally spec B 28,687 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1983 Porsche 911SC cabriolet RHD, 110,000mls A-B 16,750 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1979 Porsche 911SC coupe LHD, 29,500mls, ex-Cal A 39,375 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1979 Porsche 911SC coupe RHD, 129,000mls B 20,250 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1982 Porsche 911SC Targa RHD, refurbished, whale-tail, Turbo-style wings A-B 24,360 H&H, 14/10/15
1967 Porsche 912 coupe RHD, entirely rebuilt as 911T A-B 37,125 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1986 Porsche 924S RHD, man, £4k re-paint A-B 5,625 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1984 Porsche 928 S2 auto B-C 4,200 Anglia, 7/11/15
1989 Porsche 928 S4 LHD, 64,000kms A 17,010 Anglia, 7/11/15
1990 Porsche 928 S4 RHD, auto, 68,000mls, highly original A 19,125 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1981 Porsche 930 Turbo coupe RHD, prize-winning resto A 118,125 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1981 Porsche 930 Turbo coupe RHD, bare-metal resto 2010 A-B 39,380 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1989 Porsche 930 Turbo LE coupe RHD, 49,000mls A 97,830 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1989 Porsche 930 Turbo SE coupe RHD, flat-nose, 32,500mls, Ruf 245bhp upgrade A 165,937 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1991 Porsche 944 S2 cabriolet RHD, 18,900mls A 27,562 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo under boyd restored 2007 B 11,130 Anglia, 7/11/15
1986 Porsche 944S MoT, 183,000mls B-C 1,750 Anglia, 7/11/15
1993 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 RHD, T/Florio ltd ed, 76,000mls A-B 42,187 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1991 Porsche 964 coupe LHD, C4, recent window-out re-paint A-B 29,250 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1996 Porsche 993 C2 Targa RHD, 116,000mls A-B 28,125 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1997 Porsche 993 Targa RHD, 45,000mls A 49,500 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1999 Porsche 996 Carrera 2 coupe RHD, factory correct, 43,000mls A 16,312 Silverstone, 25/10/15
2003 Porsche 996 GT3 RS RHD, 3277mls A 142,875 Silverstone, 25/10/15
2003 Porsche 996 GT3 RS RHD, 26,900mls A 112,500 Silverstone, 25/10/15
2002 Porsche 996 Turbo coupe RHD, Tiptronic, 72,000mls A-B 25,880 Silverstone, 25/10/15
2006 Porsche 997 C4S coupe RHD, 37,000mls A 33,750 Silverstone, 25/10/15
2005 Porsche 997 Carrera 2S coupe RHD, fully loaded, no mileage info A-B 23,800 H&H, 14/10/15
2009 Porsche 997 GT2 LHD, 22,000mls A 112,500 Silverstone, 25/10/15
2010 Porsche 997 GT3 RHD, Gen II, 16,400mls A 96,750 Silverstone, 25/10/15
2007 Porsche 997 GT3 RS RHD, 5500mls A 168,750 Silverstone, 25/10/15
2010 Porsche 997 GT3 RS LHD, G2, 1500kms A 135,000 Silverstone, 25/10/15
2004 Porsche Boxster S RHD, 550 Anniversary, 2800mls A 26,831 Silverstone, 25/10/15
1929 Rally Type ABC 1.1-litre voiturette B 81,760 H&H, 14/10/15
1988 Range Rover Vogue Turbo D A 25,500 Anglia, 7/11/15
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE 3.9 Efi, recent extensive service B 3,850 Barons, 27/10/15
1977 Reliant Scimitar GTE SE6 unused 10 yrs B-C 1,600 Anglia, 7/11/15
1979 Reliant Scimitar SE6 project C 500 Anglia, 7/11/15
condition guide: condition a: outstanding original car or top-quality recent restoration. condition b: sound and roadable, in need of some attention to bring it up to top condition. condition c: from restoration projects to complete cars needing considerable work, very unlikely to have mot.
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‘Young’ Robert Couldwell goes back to his youth with a tuned Triumph rag top
CAR: Triumph Vitesse Convertible YEAR: 1969 OWNER: Robert Couldwell
H
aving sold my much
appreciated and admired
Jaguar XK150, withdrawal
symptoms quickly set in. The Alvis
TC21 DHC that I thought was
lined up had been sold by the
owner, reneging on our agreement
that I would have first refusal!
I did seriously consider the
ex-Douglas Bader TC21 DHC
residing in Northern Ireland and
while it appeared to be a beautiful
example, it was black and a little
too funereal for a sporting, post
vintage thoroughbred I felt.
I began to realise that finding
that A1 Alvis would be a long job
so decided a stop-gap would be
required. Way back in my early
twenties, I had owned first a
Triumph Vitesse 1600 and then
my dream at the time, a later Mk1,
2-litre Convertible which gave me
and my then girlfriend (now wife)
a great deal of pleasure including
an eventful trip to Italy. are appreciating, particularly Mk2 once the Alvis was acquired. Having
rag tops, especially with the highly said that, it sold the next day at
VIVA VITESSE desirable overdrive transmission. close to the £9000 asking price!
I have always liked these I was buying at the right time Other reasons I didn’t buy it was its
big-engined Heralds for their of year – the end of summer but very fast performance – I didn’t
rugged simplicity and ease of there were very few to choose from. want to be tempted to use it and eighth at the bottom. Further, there
maintenance and repair – and go. I looked at one with a fast TR6 lose it (the licence that is) and also were the pair of two-inch boy racer
Unfortunately, thanks to good old motor fitted which certainly went its bodywork, which while rust-free exhausts protruding from the middle
tin worm, there are few left and well but I wasn’t sure whether the and shiny had some of the usual of the rear – hardly becoming of
many of the survivors leave a lot modification would be everybody’s issues including bonnet shut lines somebody my age don’t you think.
to be desired. The benefit is they cup of tea when I came to sell it, half an inch wide at the top and an My wife does not like red cars
that much and unfortunately the next
car was, you’ve guessed it, red but
with some persuasion, jobs around
the house, flowers and various
gardening slavery, she agreed that I
could go and look at it…
In the pictures it looked
superb (but don’t they all) with
excellent panel gaps and a long list
of renewed parts including the
overdrive unit, differential,
suspension and the fuel tank.
When I arrived, it still seemed in
good nick until I got up close and
saw it had received a very sloppy
respray with metal let into the doors
Consistent panel gaps Our man Couldwell has always been a fan of which caused them to stick out.
point to a good chassis the Vitesse and is very pleased with latest one Panel gaps on one side were fine
but on the other, ‘v’ shaped again.
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D DAY ARRIVES
I arranged to collect it meaning a
journey home of about 75 miles. It The engine goes as well as it looks… Body pleasing on the eye, apart from… … assortment of scars to attend to asap
started well when the rain cleared,
the sun came out and the hood
came down until miles later as I “When Vitesse vetting I on my everyday Vectra. I was
pleased that the company still
filtered on to the A34 and then hit a
traffic jam. There I was in a car I didn’t want a red car or a makes the 155x14 covers and
these were fitted and balanced by
didn’t know with no oil pressure the local Kwikfit. To my surprise
gauge, a broken temperature gauge tuned one – yet ended up and embarrassment, the car
with the ambient temperature wouldn’t start in the service bay
climbing. I covered a mile in
precisely one hour and fortunately
with buying both!” but four burly mechanics were on
hand to give me a shove. The
came to a roundabout where I was Fortunately Dangerous Dave at the car back for a while during battery was eight years old so I
able to swing back the way I had Goodwood Autos was not fazed by Dave’s holiday, leaving the rust to do thought it best to replace it and
come and wend my way through that and would sort it all out. plus the servo to fit as well as an order an alternator while about it.
some lovely by-roads in Berkshire, The trouble with having a mate alternator and oil pressure/water My wife and I had a pleasant
Hampshire and Sussex. with a garage is that his proper temperature gauge in place of the drive to an Alvis event at Borde Hill
For the car, it was a bit of a customers always come first which u/s water temperature gauge. It Gardens but the car is much,
baptism in fire and it didn’t miss a can involve delay. But after a couple seems amazing that no oil pressure noisier than I remember so I need
beat, certainly showing no signs of of weeks he was on to it and gave it gauge was fitted originally. With new to find another similar car to
overheating as so many oldies do. a pretty clean bill of health apart standard pads the brakes now feel compare. In any event I will attempt
The brakes had been fitted from the seized calipers which he right although do require a shove, to add insulation to the floors,
with EBC Green Stuff pads freed up. However, I don’t take pushing me to order a servo kit. tunnel and bulkhead. My plan is to
despite the lack of a servo, and chances with brakes and bought I don’t like running on old tyres gradually improve the car and
were certainly challenging and I new ones from that excellent so one of the first things was a new hopefully make a turn on it when I
thought in some way defective. Triumph parts specialist, Rimmer set. For many years I have been a sell perhaps in the spring when the
The car didn’t seem as quick as I Brothers. With oil and filters great fan of Continentals and I was sun comes out once more and folk
remembered until I happened to changed and nipples greased I got particularly impressed with their life yearn for a soft top…
look at the speed reading on the
Satnav which was displaying 10mph
more than the speedo! I thought at
the time this was a cable issue until
it dawned on me one day that as
the overdrive had been fitted during
the car’s life, the speedometer was
calibrated for a non-overdrive ’box.
One benefit of fitting the overdrive
later is the ‘diff’ has a higher ratio to
suit the non-overdrive gearbox,
giving higher gearing.
I’m afraid, these days, I don’t
like to touch the oily bits so booked
the old girl into my mate’s garage
for a general assessment. I first
thoroughly cleaned the whole car
and discovered I had missed some TR6-style exhausts give
rust on the original inspection, either boy racer impression…
side of the rear boot opening.
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before it even gets a sniff of the rev
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performance was generally a bit
below par anyway we wondered if
the engine was a bit coked up. The
reason that we half suspected this
was because the previous owner
admitted to ‘driving for economy’
and slipped this high revver into top
gear as soon as possible.
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www.corradoclub.org · membership@corradoclub.org
Mr. Len Battyl, · Tel: 01428 645724 · www.ayrshireclassics.org.uk Capri Club International
Cougar Club of America
Email: len.battyll@homecall.co.uk · www.amilcar.co.uk The British Austin Society Sally Bristow. · Tel: 01386 860860 ·
Barrie S Dixon - Overseas Director. 0161 775 0820
Aristocat Owners Register Secretary: Barry Martin. Tel: 01843 866107 · Email: support@capriclub.co.uk · www.capriclub.co.uk
www.cougarclub.org
Tel: 01254 886819 · www.aristocat-xkjag.org.uk Email: johnraeburn@hotmail.com Capri Club of Scotland
Crash Box & Classic Car Club Of Devon
Armstrong Siddeley Owners’ Club Club Audi Tel: 01368 863897 · Email: admin@capriclubscotland.
Mervyn Simpson.. Tel: 01884 855266.
Peter Sheppard. Tel: 0121 4590742 · Email: Tel: 01527 872176 Email: secretary@club-audi.co.uk co.uk · www.capriclubscotland.co.uk
www.cbccc.net
peterorhelen@sidarm.fsnet.co.uk · www.siddeley.com www.club-audi.co.uk Capri Mk1 Owners’ Club
Crayford Convertible Car Club
Ashley Register B Secretary Kevin Folds. 01462 834084.
Rory Cronin, Membership secretary. · Tel: 01903 692985
Richard Disbrow. 7HA Tel: 01258 453584 · www.caprimk1ownersclub.com
The (Bond) Bug Club Crossley Register
richard.disbrow@virgin.net Mr Les Gore. Tel: 01293 426 954 · Email: Capri Mk1 Register Malcolm Jenner.Tel: 01328 701240
Association of American Car Clubs Club lesliebondbug@blueyonder.co.uk www.bondbug.com Isabel Fairbrother, Club Secretary, Email: information@ www.crossley-motors.org.uk
Tel/Fax: 01376 552478 · www.motorvatinusa.org.uk fordcapriclub.com · www.fordcapriclub.com
The 1100 Club
Challenger Replica E-Type Register D
Association of Healey Owners Koren Maddison - Membership Secretary · Email:
Nigel Boyd. Tel: 01787 210672 · The Dellow Register
(Warwick built cars, 1946-1954) Roger Crouch. Email: membership@the1100club.com · www.the1100club.com
www.challenger-owners-club.co.uk Tel: 01594 530003
healeyowners@dsl.pipex.com · www.healeyowners.co.uk The Bristol Owners & Drivers Association Email: r.broughton321@btinternet.com
Aston Martin Heritage Trust Mike Hallissey. · 0121 705 4910 · MemSec.BODA@ Charity Classic Vehicle Club
Les Smith. Tel: 01277 652853 · www.ccvcuk.co.uk DAF Owners Club
Anne Wright – Tel: 01865 400414 virginmedia.com · www.bristoloda.com Email: dafownersclub@bolsover.co.uk
secretary@amht.org.uk · www.amht.org.uk B.S.A. Front Wheel Drive Club OC7 - Cherished Car
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Aston Martin Owners’ Club T: 02392 570686 E: barrgeo@yahoo.com · W: bsafwdc.co.uk Mr Clark. Tel: 01733 893703.
Email: cherishedclassics@btinternet.com Daimler & Lanchester Owners’ Club
Carol Bradley · Tel: 01865 400400 Bean Car Club Edwin Boddington. Tel: 0121 748 6014
· Email: hqstaff@amoc.org · www.amoc.org Chester Vintage Enthusiasts Club
Wendy Cooksey. Tel: 01264 771857 · Email: eaboddington@btinternet.com · www.dloc.org.uk
Atalanta Club Email: e.hignett@ntlworld.com
Email: david.cooksey@talk21.com back.to/bean Daimler Enthusiasts’ Club
Tel: 01732 865 651 · Email: dealwithkeith@aol.com www.chestervintage.org.uk
Bedford CA Owners Club Tel: 01202 481251 · www.daimlerclub.co.uk
ATCO Car Owners’ Club Chrysler Corporation Club
Oak Cottage, 550 Rayleigh Road, Hutton, Datsun Club UK
Brian Radam. Tel: 01704 501336 · atcocar@ Tel: 02380 775509
Brentwood, Essex. For all classic nissans, Alan Jones 07954 375613
lawnmowerworld.com · www.lawnmowerworld.com Bedford Register & Drivers Club www.datsunclubuk.proboards.com datsunclubuk@hotmail.co.uk
Atlas Register 6 Slington House, Rankine Road, Basingstoke, Datsun Z Club
8 Ford Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5EY Hampshire, RG24 8PHH Tel: 01782 873374 www.angelfire.com/f13/datsunZclub
Audi Coupe S Club of Great Britain Bentley Drivers Club Davrian Register
President - Gordon Franklin. · Tel: 01376 501245 or Steve Miller. · Tel: 01295 738886 · fax: 01295 738887 Tel:01825 763638 · Email: new_dav_reg@compuserve.
07946 004350 · www.audi100coupes.angelfire.com Email:info@bdcl.org · www.bdcl.org com · www.john.rawlins.com/ndr1
Audi Owners’ Club Berkeley Enthusiasts’ Club Citroen Car Club De Tomaso Drivers Club
Email: andy.bowskill@audiclub.co.uk · www.audiclub.co.uk Mike Rounsville-Smith. Tel: 01483 475330 Tel: 07000 248258 Phil Stebbings Tel: 07711 458989 ·
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Audi Quattro Owners’ Club Email: BECMembership@gmail.com How to find & run your dream Citroen classic. www.detomasodc.co.uk · Email: phil.stebbings@virgin.net
D. Preece. Tel: 01886 884475 · www.quattroownersclub.com Award winning monthly magazine, technical
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Austin 3 Litre Owners’ Club Matt & Joanne Traxton. · Email: morris.j2@btopenworld.com members@citroencarclub.org.uk Email: peter@delage-world.co.uk
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DeLorean Owners Association Ford AVO Owners’ Club Giulietta Register Jersey Old Motor Club
www. deloreanowners.org W. Arnold. Tel: 01827 707510/07803 905564 Alfa Romeo. Peter Yaxley · 02380 731391 Jonathan Scott WarenTel: 01534 629999 ·jonathan_
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Chris Williams. · 01763 220031. · 07915 673889 · Ford Classic & Capri Owners Club Gordon Keeble Owners’ Club Jowett Car Club
membership@deloreans.co.uk · www.deloreans.co.uk Duncan Archard. Tel: 01206 844754 David Yeomans. Tel: 01214 5987000 Email: gkoc@ Mary Young. www.jowett.org
Devon Vintage Car Club E: membership@fccoc.org.uk yeomans26.freeserve.co.uk www.gordonkeeble.org.uk Jupiter Owners’ Club
Secretary Maurice Williams. Tel/fax: 01363 82867 Ford Corsair Owners’ Club Granada Enthusiasts Club Lesley Williams.Tel: 01438-880 394 Email: lesley@
www.devonvintagecarclub.org.uk Michele and Les Dixon. 01245 287519, Beverley Shafi. Tel: 0121 240 6323 davestimpson.com · www.jowettjupiter.co.uk
DIVA Register Email: michelestafford155@btinternet.com Granada Mk I & II Drivers’ Guild K
Tel: 023 9225 1485 or 07747 755959 Email: pandhlr@ www.fordcorsairownersclub.co.uk Terry Head. Tel: 020 8265 5229 Karmann Ghia Owners’ Club
hotmail.com Ford Cortina 1600E Owners’ Club www.ford-granadaguild.org.uk John Figg. www.kgoc-gb.org
DKW Owners’ Club D. Johnson · www.mk2cortina-1600e.co.uk Granada Mk I, II & III Club The Kent Classic and Sports Car Club
Tel: 01224 743429 Email: dkw@garlogie65.plus.com Ford Cortina Mk II Owners’ Club C. Robinson. Tel: 01992 631107 Paul Friday. Mob: 07749 927411
www.dkw.org.uk Mr G. Bird Tel: 01234 853541 · Email: info@ Granada Owners South West Kieft
Dormobile Owners Club fordcortinamk2oc.co.uk · www.fordcortinamk2oc.co.uk Paul Birchall Tel: 01823 480168 Peter Schömer · Tel: 01243 609746. ·
Tel: 01296 428580 Email: sec@dormobile.org.uk Ford Cortina Mk III Owners’ Club Email: jim.hancock@talk21.com Email: speedy@kieft-racing.com · www.kieft-racing.com
www.doc@dormobile.freeserve.co.uk Helen Rae. Email: rae_helena@hotmail.com GT40 Enthusiasts Club
www.markthreeownersclub.com L
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Ford Cortina Owners’ Club Mk1-5 Club Lotus
Ian Turley, Ty Mawr, 46 Norton Village, Runcorn, Email: membership@gt40enthusiastsclub.com
Mr John Dickinson. Tel: 01253 356068 · The Secretary. Tel: 01362 694459 ·
Cheshire. WA7 6QR Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club
www.mk1-5cortinaownersclub.co.uk Email: annemarie@clublotus.co.uk · www.clublotus.co.uk
Droop Snoot Group Ian Bowtle Tel: 07781 107084
Ford Escort 1300E Owners’ Club Ex-Military Land Rover Association
Tel: 07715 574477 · www.droopsnoot.co.uk
Tel: 01245 261615 · www.1300eownersclub.co.uk H John Butcher Tel: 0118 966 6844 · www.emlra.org
Dutton Owners Club
Ford Escort Enthusiast Club Scotland The Classic Hearse Register Historic Lotus Register
Mrs D. Lindsay. Tel: 01494 525948
Eric McDonald Tel: 01236 875724 Tel: 01425 619196 Email: hearseregister@btinternet.com Membership Secretary, Peter Ross · Tel/Fax 01326
www.duttonownersclub.co.uk
Email: mcdonaldbzz@aol.com www.hearseclub.co.uk 317789. · www.historiclotusregister.co.uk
E H.M.C. Healey Motor Company Lada Owners’ Club of GB
Ford Escort Mk I Owners’ Club
East Anglian Practical Classics Larry Cross.: 01206 799595 Ken Davies or Maz. Tel: 01743 884657 Heather Rogers Tel: 01480 391343 · Email: peter.rogers@
Susan Ashford. Tel 01449 722759 Healey Drivers Club lada-owners-club.co.uk · www.lada-owners-club.co.uk
Ford Executive Owners’ Register
www.ea-pc.co.uk Dave Haslam Email: healeydriverdave@hotmail.co.uk Lagonda Club
Mrs Maureen Long, Warwick Green, Bulkington,
East Antrim Old Vehicle Club www.healeydriversclub.co.uk Colin Bugler Tel: 01252 845451 Email: lagclub@tiscali.
Bedworth, Warwichshire CV12 9RA
Gavin Millar. Tel: 02890 848863 Mob: 07500 565079 · Heinkel Trojan Club Ltd co.uk · www.lagondaclub.co.uk
Ford Granada Club of Scotland
Email: secretary@eaovc.co.uk · www.eaovc.co.uk Peter Jones Tel: 01527 501318 Email: pjtrojan@ The Lalique Mascot Collectors’ Club
Tom Montgomery. Tel: 0131 6532446
East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club hotmail.com · www.heinkel-trojan-club.co.uk Hon.Gen.Sec. G.G. Weiner, www.laliqueclub.co.uk,
Ford Granada Enthusiasts Club email: laliqueclub@virginmedia.com
Arthur Douglas · Tel: 01482 679 245 Hillman Owners Club
Beverley Shafi. Tel: 0121 240 6323
Email: info@eytcc.org.uk · www.eytcc.org.uk 07929 259 448 Email: membership@ Lanchester Register (1895 to 1931)
www.granada-and-scorpio-online.com
Elva Owners Club hillmanownersclub.co.uk www.hillmanownersclub.co.uk Chris Clark www.lanchesters.com
Ford Mk I Cortina Owners’ Club
Roger Dunbar. Tel: 01903 882911 · www.elva.com Historic Caravan Club Lancia Motor Club
Craig Watton. www.mk1cortina.com
Enfield & District Veteran Vehicle Trust Margaret Squires Email: hccsec@o2.co.uk Sarah Heath-Brook, Membership Secretary
Ford Mk II Independent Owners’ Club Tel: 01206 543828 · www.lanciamotorclub.co.uk
Penny Wilkinson · Tel: 020 8367 1898 · Email: info@ www.historiccaravanclub.com
(Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac 1956 -1962),
whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk Historic Specials Register Land Rover Register 1948-1953
John Enticknap. Tel: 020 8384 3559
ERA Club Richard Disbrow Tel: 01258 454879 Andrew Bullas Tel: 01254 813032
Ford MKIII Zephyr & Zodiac Owners Club Fax: 01254 814094 · www.lrsoc.com
Guy Spollon. eraclub@ntlworld.com www.eraclub.co.uk Email: richard.disbrow@virgin.net
Membership: Len Harris. Tel: 07904 925071
Escort Enthusiast Club Scotland Holden UK Register Land Rover Series One Club
www.website.lineone.net/~zzoc3
Eric McDonald T:01236 875724 E: mcdonaldbzz@aol.com Contact: DK Garner Tel: 0208 287 4932 Chris Wilderspin Tel: 0776 4200 755
Ford Mustang Owners’ Club GB Email: secretary@lrsoc.com · www.lrsoc.com
F Michael Bailey, Tel: 01235 206130 Email: Email: holdenuk@ndirect.co.uk · www.holdenuk.co.uk
Honda S800 Sports Car Club Land Rover Series Two Club
Facel Vega Owners’ Club michael@67mustang.co.uk www.67mustang.co.uk Mick Outhwaite Tel: 07761 708696
Mark Walker. Tel: 01621 818608. · Email: facelvegauk@ Ford RS Owners’ Club Club Tony Oakes Email: oakes.tony@googlemail.com
Email: info@series2club.co.uk · www.series2club.co.uk
aol.com ·www.facelvegacarclub.co.uk Email: info@rsownersclub.co.uk www.honda-s800-club.freeserve.co.uk
Land Rover Series Three Club
Fairford Classic Car Club www.rsownersclub.co.uk Humber Club
The Secretary. Tel: 01543 424821
Barry Cooper (secretary) Tel 01285 851821 Ford Sidevalve Owners’ Club Ltd New Membership Applications Tel: 07584 731296
Email: Info@thelandroverclub.co.uk · www.series-3.com
www.fairfordclassiccarclub.org.uk Membership Secretary, FSOC Ltd. Email: Email: membership@humber.org.uk
Landcrab Owners’ Club International Ltd
Fairthorpe Sports Car Club membershipsecretary@fsoc.co.uk · www.FSOC.CO.uk Humbugs EU Ltd
Mr Bill Fraser. Tel: 02920 339602/07866 469865
Martin Collins Tel: 01604 859987 · Ford Transit Van Club L Thornton. Tel: 07745 646075.
Email: president@landcrab.net · www.landcrab.net
www.fairthorpescc.com Peter Lee. Tel: 01280 860050 · Email: peter@ I Lea Francis Owners’ Club
Email: kartman.nascar24@btinternet.com transitvanclub.co.uk · www.transitvanclub.co.uk The Imp Club Ltd Robin Sawers Tel: 01865 407515
Falcon Register Ford Y & C Model Register Karen Benoy, Membership Secretary, 63 Lonsdale Road, Email: secretary@lfoc.org · www.lfoc.org
Richard Disbrow. Tel: 01258 453584 · Bob Wilkinson. Tel: 01832 734463 · Stevenage, Herts SG1 5DD Lincoln-Zephyr Owners’ Club
Email: richard.disbrow@virgin.net www.fordyandcmodelregister.co.uk Invicta Car Club Colin Spong www.lzoc.org
Ferrari Owners’ Club Foxy Lady Drivers Club Mrs Jo Moss Kitcher.. Tel: 07799 720507 / 01590 London Vintage Taxi Association
Tel: 01327 855430 · www.ferrariownersclub.co.uk Steph Savill. Tel: 01903 879988 Email: info@ 645311 Email: jomosskitcher@btinternet.com Mr S Dimmock. Tel: 01895 238846
Ferrari 348 Owners’ Club foxyladydrivers.com · www.foxyladydrivers.com Isetta Owners’ Club of GB Email: lvta@hotmail.co.uk · www.lvta.co.uk
Tel: 07973 111 310, www.theferrari348.com Frisky Register Kay West. www.isetta-owners-club-gb.com Lotus Cortina Register
Email: ferrari348@coldwirefilms.com John Meadows. Tel: 01600 860420 · Email: Andy Morrell. Tel: 01923 776219
friskyregister@btinternet.com · www.meadowsfrisky.co.uk J
Fiat 500 Club Email: andym@lotuscortina.net
Pre ‘67 Ford Owners’ Club International Jaguar E-Type Register
Janet Wescott. Tel: 01296 622880 · www.fiat500club.org.uk Lotus Drivers’ Club
Kenny Mitchell. Tel: 0131 339 4884. David Brown - Tel: 07906 206333/01438 716848
Email: membership@fiat500club.org.uk Tel: 01789 778507 or 01926 853467 · Email: admin@
Mob: 07710 415608 · www.pre67ford.co.uk Email: david.brown©jdc-etype.org.uk · www.jdc-etype.org.uk
Fiat 500 Enthusiasts Club lotusdriversclub.org.uk · www.lotusdriversclub.org.uk
Sporting Escort Owners’ Club Jaguar Car Club
Tel: 01483 715656 · www.fiat500enthusiasts.co.uk Lotus Seven Club
Geraldine Ridgewell,. Tel: 01359 231384 · Graham Bradshaw. Tel: 01584 781713
Email: membership@fiat500enthusiasts.co.uk Sam Pearce. Tel: 01873 739069
Email: contactus@seoc.co.uk · www.seoc.co.uk Jaguar Drivers’ Club Ltd Email: memsec@lotus7club.com · www.lotus7club.co.uk
Fiat Dino Register
Sporting Fiats Club Jaguar House Tel: 01582 419332
M. Morris. Tel/fax: 01553 829685 Lotus V8 & 12 World Directory and T.R.S. Club
Tel: 01664 822395 · www.sportingfiatsclub.com www.jaguardriver.co.uk
Fiat Motor Club (GB) Percival Perigrine. Tel: 010045 372789
Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club
E: enquiries@fiatmotorclubgb.com · W: fiatmotorclubgb.org G Tel: 0117 9698186 www.jec.org.uk
The Official Lotus Club
Fiat Strada Abarth and 131 Sport Owners Club The Gentry Register Victory House. · Tel: 020 7306 3004 ·
Jaguar Enthusiast Club, Essex Thameside Region Fax: 020 7306 0314 · www.lotusclubonline.co.uk
Mitch Pescay Email: contactstrada@strada130.co.uk · Secretary: Andrew Linham. Email: membership@
Doug Warren 07788 637057
www.strada130.co.uk gentryregister.org · www.gentryregister.org M
dwarren169@btinternet.com
Fiat X1/9 Owners Club Gilbern Owners’ Club A’s of Herts, Beds & Bucks Mini Owners Club
www.jecessexthameside.co.uk
Robert Croskell. Email: info@x1-9ownersclub.org.uk Stephen Arnold. Tel: 01438 354710 Email: stephen- Russ Grundon. Tel: 07971 848019. Email: loriuss@
www.x1-9ownersclub.org.uk arnold@gilbernoc.co.uk · www.gilbern.co.uk Jaguar E-type Club ntlworld.com · www.asofherts.org
Tel: 01584 781588 Email: info@e-typeclub.com
Ford Anglia 105E Owners’ Club Ginetta Owners’ Club British Mini Club
www.e-typeclub.com
Fordanglia105eownersclub@hotmail.co.uk · Membership Secretary Duncan Campbell. David Hollis. Tel: 01384 897779 · Email: david.hollis@
www.fordanglia105eownersclub.co.uk www.ginetta.org Jaguar F-type Enthusiasts Club britishminiclub.co.uk · www.britishminiclub.co.uk
2 Lynton Road South, Gravesend, Kent DA11 7NF
The Bullnose Morris Club Morris
Tel: 01474 354623 · Email: mark.gregory@f-typeec.co.uk
Malcolm McKay. · Email: mlclmmckay@aol.com
Website: www.f-typeec.co.uk
www.bullnose.org.uk
Jaguar Steadman TS100 Enthusiasts Club
Club Marcos International
http://steadmancars.webs.com
Isobel J Chivers, Tel: 01249 464795 Email: info@
Jaguar XJS Enthusiasts Club (XEC) clubmarcos.net www.clubmarcos.net
www.xjs.org.uk Coventry & Warwick MGOC Club
Jaguar XK Club Barry Watson. Tel: 01676 530116
Tel: 01584 781588. info@xkclub.com www.xkclub.com Email: barrywatson36@aol.com
Jaguar XK8/XKR Enthusiasts Club coventryandwarwickmgownersclub.org.uk
2 Lynton Road South, Gravesend, Kent DA11 7NF Manchester Historic Vehicle Club
Tel: 01474 354623 · Email: mark.gregory@xkec.co.uk Email: mhvcltd@email.com
Website: www.xkec.co.uk www.mhvc.org.uk
Jensen Club Marcos Owners Club
Tel: 01296 614072 Roger Young. Tel: 01527 854407 Email: chairman@
Jensen Owners’ Club marcos-oc.com · www.marcos-oc.com
Keith Andrews.Tel: 01625 525699 Email: join@joc.org. Marendaz Special Car Register
uk · www.joc.org.uk J. Shaw. Tel: 01242 526310
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Mini Owners Club (Cambridgeshire) Peugeot Sport Club UK Rover P5 Owners’ Club
Trevor Knowles Tel: 01767 650589 BM PSCUK, London, WC1N 3XX, Tel: 0845 644 3107 Geoff Moorshead Tel: 01784 258166
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Mini Seven Racing Club The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club
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Mike JacksonTel: 0121 7075881
Page 1 Sean Smallman, 0845 6020052
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Email: bricris@btinternet.com www.minorlcvreg.co.uk polley@yahoo.co.uk · www.panhardclub.co.uk
Mk I Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac Owners’ Club Panther Car Club
Mr M. Chapman Tel: 01908 522411 Geoff Coad, 22 Phoenix Drive, Keston, Kent. BR2 8HS
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Email: membership@panthercarclub.com
Mk II Consul, Zephyr & Zodiac Owners’ Club
Del Rawlins Tel: 01286 831291 Paramount Equipe Etrange
The Secretary Tel: 020 8 946 2367
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Len Harris Tel: 07904 925071 website.lineone. Pegaso V8 Club Europe
net/~zzoc3/ Bob Wallace Tel: 01983 381142
Mk IV Zephyr & Zodiac Owners’ Club Pendle & District Rover Association
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M.Hollingsworth . Tel: 01462 814051 ·
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Morgan Sports Car Club
Matra Enthusiasts’ Club The Post-War Thoroughbred Car Club
Philip Owen. Tel: 01509 852974 Email: philipowen@
email: Gill Bevan, membership.mscc@gmail.com
Terry Morland Email terry@morlands.me.uk Join online at www.thersr.co.uk
www.mscc.uk.com
yahoo.co.uk · www.matra-club.co.uk Pre-War Austin Seven Club P6 Rover Owners Club
Morgan Three-Wheeler Club Chris Garner, Tel: 01664 852172
Mazda MX-5 Owners’ Club Deborah Stanley, Wood Nook Farm,
Eric Bayley . Tel: 01637 872618 · www.mtwc.co.uk www.pwa7c.co.uk
Tel: 01984 656229 Email: membership@mx5oc.co.uk · 2 Huddersfield Road Shelley, Huddersfield, HD88HJ
Morris Cowley & Oxford Club
www.mx5oc.co.uk
Derek Andrews · Tel: 01225 766800 R Email: editor@p6roc.com www.p6roc.com
Mazda Rotary Club Tel: 01484 607772
Club Alpine-Renault
Tel: 01474 333099 · Email: team@mazdarotaryclub.com Morris J, JB & 101 Register Rover Plus Club (South West)
Peter Whitehouse Tel: 01902 895590
· www.mazdarotaryclub.com Harvey Pitcher www.jtypevan.com Chris Hitchins Tel: 01278 455893 roverplusclub.co.uk
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Mazda RX7 Owners’ Club Morris Marina Enthusiasts Club Rover SD1 Club
Railton Owners’ Club
M. Hocknull. Tel: 07071 797797 · www.rx-7club.com K. Garrard, 45 Oak Drive, Acton Vale, Dave Puzey Tel: 08451 306230
John Gould Tel: 07811 171 917
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Messerschmitt Enthusiasts’ Club Email: secretary@railton.org railton.org
Morris Marina Owners Club Rover Sports Register
Alan Hitchcock. Tel: 01367 240125 · Range Rover Register
www.messerschmittclub.org
Chris Weedon Tel: 07967 480534 Email: secretary@ OC1 - Reliant
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Andy Woolley. www.messerschmitt.co.uk Please
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