Car & Classic Dealer

Le Riche Automobile Restorers (CI) Ltd.

Unit 10, Springside, Rue de la Monnaie, Trinity, Jersey CI

JE3 5DG

Le Riche Automobile Restorers (CI) Ltd.

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The Riley One Point Five was first shown publicly at the Scottish Motor Show in Glasgow on 7th November 1957. Its roots (and that of its sister model, the Wolseley 1500) lay in a BMC project to produce a new or updated version of the Morris Minor and as such, it was firmly based on that car – using a re-worked floorpan ...

23,686
16 Apr 2024
Channel Islands

It was only a little while after the launch of the original Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor in August 1959, that the popularity of these seminal cars spawned a number of variants, amongst which were the Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf, which appeared in October 1961. These were more luxurious versions of the first Mini’s, ...

10,600
10 Apr 2024
Jersey

In 1955, Jaguar introduced their new 2.4 Litre saloon, soon followed by the 3.4 Litre in early 1957. These cars were the first Jaguars with unitary body and chassis construction, employing the already famous XK twin-cam six-cylinder engine. As such, they introduced a more modern style and new level of performance to the ...

10 Apr 2024
Jersey

In 1950, Alvis announced a new car - a 3 litre six-cylinder engine housed in a new chassis, which was to become the basis of all future Alvis models. The new model - the TA21 – was available with saloon or drophead bodies from various coachbuilders, including the Swiss company Graber. The Graber design subsequently became ...

6 Apr 2024
Jersey

Jersey Camper Hire.com offer for hire this delightful classic VW camper in the Channel Island of Jersey, from only £175 per day. The Classic VW Camper is ideal for the small family to sleep in; two small children in the bunk and two adults on rock and roll bed below, (plus awning if needed). The VW Type 2 offers visitors ...

5 Apr 2024
Channel Islands

Supplied new to the Tate & Lyle sugar empire by the agent Charles Follett. Subsequently purchased by a Mr. Heatlie in 1952, who took the car to Rhodesia then selling it in 1975 to a Mr. Knott who, as records show, still had the car in 2006, according to Alvis Archive information. Alvis records note the car was fitted ...

2 Apr 2024
Jersey

It was only a little while after the launch of the original Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor in August 1959, that the popularity of these seminal cars spawned a number of variants, amongst which were the Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf, which appeared in October 1961. These were more luxurious versions of the first Mini's, ...

67,947
1 Apr 2024
Jersey

The Jaguar Mark IV series was built by Jaguar Cars from 1945 to 1948. The range (1½, 2½ and 3½ litre models) was a return to production of the pre-War SS Jaguar – but in March 1945 the company name changed from SS Cars Ltd to Jaguar Cars Ltd. The ‘Mark IV’ nomenclature was retrospectively applied after the launch ...

31 Mar 2024
Jersey

Quite possibly the best known small British sportscar of all time, the MGB was first introduced in 1964 – in Roadster form – and production continued until 1980, by which time over half a million (of all variants) had been produced. The car still has a large following to this day and a good support network through ...

31 Mar 2024
Jersey

Husqvarna is one of the oldest motorcycle manufacturers in the world. As a subsidiary of the Husqvarna armaments firm, the company began producing motorcycles in 1903 at Huskvarna, Sweden. Although they also produced road bikes, they were involved with racing from the early days and achieved much success and respect in ...

30 Mar 2024
Jersey

TVR built the Griffith models between 1991 and 2002, with the 500 first appearing in 1993. Using a TVR-developed version of the famous Rover V8 but now, at 5.0 litres, producing a claimed 340 bhp. This, when fitted in the lightweight, fibreglass-bodied sports car gave a claimed top speed of 167mph and 0-60mph time of 4.1 ...

26,116
29 Mar 2024
Jersey

The DB2 was the first Aston Martin produced after David Brown purchased both Aston Martin and Lagonda companies in 1947 – creating Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. The Lagonda 2.6 litre, dual overhead cam, straight-six engine was the principle gain from one half of this merger, which Brown used to replace the smaller, less ...

29 Mar 2024
Jersey

The Aston Martin DB2/4 was a development of the earlier DB2 model and first shown at the 1953 London Motor Show. The most significant change was the addition of two occasional seats in the rear, together with an opening tailgate, which not only allowed 4 people to travel in the car, but also improved the luggage capacity ...

29 Mar 2024
Channel Islands