Triumph TR4 LHD 1964 “Surrey Top”, Laycock Overdrive History: The Triumph TR4 was introduced in 1961 as a successor to the TR3. While the new TR4 was based on the same drivetrain and chassis as its predecessor, the TR4 sported dashing new coachwork by Michelotti. The TR4 shared the same basic chassis as the previous TR3, but benefited from a wider front and rear track as well as rack and pinion steering. The transmission offered full synchromesh in all forward gears, and the optional Laycock ...

Porsche 911 Turbo 1976 The 911 Turbo, internally designated the Type 930, was unveiled to instant acclaim at the 1974 Paris Auto Show as a 1975 model and marked the transfer of Porsche’s turbocharging technology from the track to the street. The 930 was the quickest and fastest production car Porsche had ever created, boasting a 0–60 time of about five seconds and a maximum speed of almost 160 miles an hour. Turbos carried radically widened fender flares to accommodate larger wheels and ...

Mercedes 300SL Roadster 1960 History: Created to spearhead Mercedes-Benz's return to competition in the post-war era, the 300SL debuted in the 1952 Mille Miglia, finishing 2nd and 4th overall. Wins in the Carrera Pan-Americana and at Le Mans followed, and the 300SL was on its way to becoming part of motor sporting legend. The first racers were open-topped, but before the '52 season's end the distinctive gull-wing doored Coupé had appeared. Unusually high sills were a feature ...

Ferrari 308 GTB 1977 still body “Dry Sump” European History The evolution of the Ferrari Dino could be nothing less than a better mid engined supercar and Ferrari took matters quite seriously. Introduced at the Paris Auto Salon in 1975, the contemporary styled 308 GTB marked a return to Pininfarina styling following the Bertone-designed 308 GT4. Badged as a 'proper' Ferrari rather than a Dino, the 308 GTB had changed little mechanically apart from a reduction in both wheelbase and weight, ...

History Unveiled in 1963, the W113 ushered in a new era for Mercedes-Benz’s SL sports-roadsters. The complex and costly 300 SL was no longer viable, and the 190 SL had been criticized for prioritizing style over performance. While the W113 shared its underpinnings and fuel-injected six-cylinder engines with others in the lineup, the crisp and faultless styling of Paul Bracq and Bela Barenyi established the model as an instant classic. The unique concave hardtop earned the nickname ‘Pagoda’ ...

History: The Type 933 was the last 911 to receive the air-cooled treatment before constricting environmental regulations forced Porsche into water-cooled engines. Of the 993-generation, the Turbo is among the most prestigious given its high horsepower, spectacular performance, and limited availability. To many the 993 was the best during the evolution of the real 911 and the Turbo was the ultimate example of the mechanical air cooled Porsche’s. 993 Turbos have an amazingly increasing value ...

Fiat 130 Coupe 1972 3200 Automatic History: After its debut at the 1969 Geneva Motor Show, the Fiat 130 topped the Italian automaker’s line-up. It boasted such features as standard power-assisted steering and four-wheel disc brakes. Hidden beneath its sharp, attention-grabbing lines was a choice of new overhead-camshaft V6 engines in either 2,866-cubic centimetre or 3,235-cubic centimetre form. The new V6 line was based on the 128 Type A powerplant, developed by noted Ferrari engine master, ...

Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 1976 “Sahara” HISTORY: The Porsche 911 needs no introduction. It is one of the most iconic sports cars ever made and it’s evolution to this day keeping the basic all time classic shape makes it timeless. Classic Porsches range from thousands to millions and every petrolhead in the world must once own a classic 911. ABOUT THE CAR: There are countless models and special editions of the 911 but the Sahara stands out for its beautiful Sahara sand colour ...

Pininfarina’s design for the 360 was greatly different than the 355, trading sharp angles and pop-up headlights for smooth, flowing lines and integrated clear headlamps. The 360 also saw the introduction of the clear engine cover that showcases the beautiful engine design; the very heart of every Ferrari. Everything mechanical about the 360 was new and improved. The aluminum space frame chassis was 40-percent stiffer than the 355’s, and it was much lighter, despite an increase in overall ...

MORE DETAILS: Veloce Classic & Sports Cars are pleased to offer this exceptionally rare and beautifully maintained Aston Martin V8 Vantage LHD (European) 5 speed manual About model The 70’s were hard times for the luxury car manufacturers. The global oil crisis sky rocketed fuel prices and people turned away from big engines and sports car to more practical and economical solutions. It was during that decade that the Aston Martin DBS was launched with 6 cylinder engines. Gorgeous cars but ...

Veloce Classic & Sports Cars are pleased to offer this gorgeous Ferrari F430 Scuderia Coupe About the car Purchased by us for a Bonhams auction in May 2015 this is the description used on the catalogue. The 430 Scuderia was produced in limited numbers but the example offered here is even more exclusive as it has been signed by Michael Schumacher. The seven-time Formula 1 World Champion had retired at the end of 2006 but had been retained by Ferrari as an advisor and was actively involved ...

In honour of the 40th anniversary of Aston Martin’s incredible 1959 victory at Le Mans, the marque built just 40 exclusive supercharged versions of their V8 Vantage. Unveiled next to the race-winning DBR1/2 at the 1999 Geneva Motor show, the so-named Vantage Le Mans was not just a ‘paint and trim’ special – it was a fully enhanced and upgraded model. The basis of what was at that time the fastest Aston Martin ever was the standard Vantage, and the Le Mans version could be ordered with ...

Introduced as a replacement for the V6-powered 246 Dino, the 308 GT4 received an all new, DOHC V8 engine, with a displacement just under three liters. The new engine powered a model-range of Ferraris that still runs to this day at the Maranello works, the current 488 being the latest iteration. With the power-plant placed transversely above the rear axle, these cars proved to be agile handlers, and their relative affordability makes them a great entree to the world of Ferrari ownership. Many ...

The BMW M3 is one such car, and in doing so it started a legacy that has yet to end 25 years on. When the E30 M3 was launched in 1985 it was done so to keep BMW current and competitive with Mercedes-Benz who had just released the 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth; a hot sedan that was starting to take over Group A Touring Car Racing. BMWs answer was the all-new M3. As it made its way on the track in Touring Car Championships around the globe, it soon became a real contender and the benchmark for BMW Performance. ...

Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2006, the 599 GTB Fiorano took its name from Ferrari's famous test track and was the latest in a succession of models named after places associated with the marque such as Modena and Maranello. Its immediate predecessor - the 575 Maranello - had met with a mixed reception, disappointing those that had so admired the 550 Maranello, so Ferrari had some catching up to do in designing the 599. Having favoured the mid-engined layout for its 12-cylinder ...

Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 18.000km German registered We are pleased to offer this wonderful appreciating hyper car. The Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 is the last and the very best of the Diablo series and for many the last original Italian made Lambo before they became part of the VW group. This example offered here today is a car we sold twice before and we know for many years. It comes with only 18.000 original KM on the clock and a recent service of 28.000euros at Lamborghini Germany. Today with ...

Rolls-Royce produced the Corniche series coupe and convertible from 1971 to 1995; essentially a continuation of the former Silver Shadow Two-Door Saloon of 1965 and the Mulliner Park Ward Drophead Coupe of 1967. It was named Corniche after the coastal roads of Nice, France with coachwork by Rolls-Royce’s own subsidiary Mulliner Park Ward. The Corniche II moniker appeared from 1986 to 1989 and reflected detail changes along with the addition of anti-lock brakes. A total of 1,234 examples were ...

The last air cooled Porsche and of course a modern appreciating classic. Porsche's long-running 911 sports car first appeared at the 1963 Frankfurt Show as the '901', but had become the '911' by the time production proper commenced in 1964 following Peugeot's complaints about the use of '0' model numbers. Representing a major step forward, the Carrera 4 and Carrera 2 versions - coded named '964' - were launched in 1989, the former marking the first time that four-wheel drive had been seen on ...

The Mercedes W201 was the first compact Berlina from the Mercedes factory. 1.8 million cars were produced with different variations and engines including the ultimate Evo II which we have sold a couple of years ago. This car is a 1.8 petrol engine car. What makes it special is the mileage. The car has only 17.000km on the clock and comes in original like new condition. Equipped with manual gearbox, front and rear power windows, power steering, alloy wheels and A/C this Mercedes 190E 1.8 LHD ...

The Ferrari GTS and GTB Turbo were launched in 1986 and were the final developments of the transverse V8 engine 2-seater Ferrari series. Essentially the GTS Turbo was, as the name implies, a turbocharged variant of the 328 GTS, but fitted with a 2 litre engine due to an Italian tax law that penalized engines larger than 2 litres. Like the 328 GTS, the GTS Turbo model presented a softening of the wedge profile of its predecessor, the 208 GTS Turbo, with a redesigned nose that had a more rounded profile, ...

When the S4 Esprit was replaced by the S4S, power jumped to 300bhp, with 290 lbs./ft. of torque on tap. To achieve these figures, Lotus made changes to the cylinder head, and fitted an updated ECM and Garret turbocharger. This added up to serious on road performance, with 0-60mph dispatched in a mere 4.6 seconds on the way to a top speed of 168 mph – impressive numbers in anyone's language. Equally impressive was the handling, with a 0.91g figure achieved on the skidpan. The S4s was distinguished ...

We are pleased to offer this lovely Ferrari 360 Modena F1 LHD 2000. Pininfarina’s design for the 360 was greatly different than the 355, trading sharp angles and pop-up headlights for smooth, flowing lines and integrated clear headlamps. The 360 also saw the introduction of the clear engine cover that showcases the beautiful engine design; the very heart of every Ferrari. Everything mechanical about the 360 was new and improved. The aluminum space frame chassis was 40-percent stiffer than ...

A 'modern classic' if ever there was one, Porsche's long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356, and is still in production today. The 356's rear-engined layout was retained but the 911 switched to unitary construction for the body/chassis and dropped the 356's VW-based suspension in favour of a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement. In its first incarnation, Porsche's single-overhead-camshaft, air-cooled flat six-cylinder engine displaced 1,991cc and produced 130bhp; ...

THE ALFA ROMEO GIULIA GT JUNIOR The first of Alfa Romeo's much-loved, Bertone-styled Coupes – the 1.6-liter Giulia Sprint GT – was launched in 1963. Mechanically, the stylish new 2+2 was much the same as the Giulia TI Sports Saloon, featuring a five-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension, coil-spring live rear axle and disc brakes all around. A 1300 model, the GT Junior, arrived in 1966, and the range was further extended the following year by the launch of the 1750 GTV, which ...