With its rigid steel backbone and lightweight design, the Lotus Elan typified Colin Chapmans engineering obsession and remained the basis for every Lotus model that followed over the next three decades. Intended as a more affordable replacement to the outgoing Elite, the Elan quickly proved itself as one of the most ...
We are delighted to offer for sale this fantastic example of Renault’s iconic R8 Gordini (R1135). Italian-born designer Amédée Gordini was known as “Le Sorcier” (“The Wizard”) for his work race-tuning engines for Simca during the late 1940s and early 1950s. When Simca closed its racing department in 1956, ...
Having saved BMW from bankruptcy during 1959, brothers Harald and Herbert Quandt quickly embarked upon a project which would not only secure the success of the company but also determine the future design template for BMW. Widely regarded as the series of cars that saved the company, the ‘Neue Klasse’ as the name ...
Launched in 1988 as a luxurious and sporting 2+2 Coupe, the Karif was powered by Maserati’s most powerful Bi-turbo 2.8 litre V6 engine producing 285bhp at 5,500rpm. According to Maserati, the Karif could reach 60mph from standstill in just 4.8 seconds and achieve a top speed in excess of 158mph. Based on the shortened ...
We are delighted to offer this wonderful example of Lancia’s most celebrated and desirable road going sports car, the Aurelia B24 Spider. With Lancia renowned for their advanced and elaborate engineering, the Aurelia was nothing short of revolutionary at the time of its introduction in 1950. As Lancia’s first ...
First introduced in 1957, the XK150 followed Jaguars success at Le-Mans having won the 24 hours no less than five times between the years of 1951 and 1957. This Drophead-Coupe was restored during the mid-1990's to a high standard. Featuring a replacement engine and with a new five-speed gearbox fitted, the car was restored ...
At the pinnacle of Fords Premier Automotive Group in the year 2000, Aston Martin were given unprecedented levels of resources and finance to develop their entirely new Vanquish. Bearing little resemblance to the outgoing Vantage V550 in terms of design production methods and performance, the all new Vanquish heralded ...
This one owner Tesla Signature 250 Roadster has covered just 15,000 miles and offers a fantastic opportunity as these models continue to gain an increased following. We are delighted to offer the second example of just a dozen UK Tesla Roadster Signature 250 Editions to have been made. Number 197 of 250, this Signature ...
The first of Aston Martins new 'Second Century Cars' DB11 was the first Aston Martin to employ the use of turbo charged engines. One of the first 1000 Launch Edition cars produced, in Cinnabar Orange with Dark Knight leather interior and Californian Poppy stitching. Further details to follow and please feel free ...
The Vanquish S was the final hand-built model to leave Aston Martin's Newport Pagnell Works. Home to Aston Martin for over 52 years, some of the world’s most desirable sports cars from the DB4 onward had been hand crafted here. The move signalled a new era for the manufacturer and Vanquish S is regarded as being the ...
When Klaas Zwart, oil tycoon and owner of the famous Ascari race circuit, embarked on producing his own super car, he spared no expense in sourcing the finest materials and talent available to create his dream. Named in honour of the first Formula 1 World Champion, Alberto Ascari, Zwart employed the skills of the UK’s ...
Taking design cues from the legendary DB4 GT Zagato, the all new Vanquish showcased Aston Martins development of brutish styling and performance and was truly worthy of the title as their ultimate GT. Launched in 2002, this original example of the Vanquish was ordered and delivered new to the actor Hugh Grant following ...
We are delighted to offer for sale this immaculately restored Morris Mini Cooper 998cc Mk2. First registered in March 1969, this fantastic Mk2 Mini Cooper has been the subject of a total ground up restoration completed by renowned Mini specialists. With matching numbers, the accompanying Heritage Certificate confirms ...
Initially shown as a design concept at the 1948 Earls Court Motorshow, the XK120 met with such approval that it was quickly placed into full scale production. The first Jaguar sports car since the pre-war SS100, the XK120 claimed title as the fastest road car to date and would go on to secure Jaguars legendary status ...
We are delighted to offer for sale this excellent example of Tesla’s incredible Roadster As the first model produced by Tesla in 2008, the Roadster holds a special place in the history of the motor car. Employing the skills of Lotus engineers for the body, chassis and handling characteristics, the Roadster allowed ...
We are delighted to offer this wonderful example of the ultimate road-going Aston Martin. Vanquish S is the last super GT to be powered by the normally aspirated and mighty Aston Martin 6Ltr. V12. Launched to coincide with their centenary year in 2013, the second generation Vanquish heralded an entirely new era for ...
TVR made much of the fact that at the 1990 NEC Motor Show an order was taken every 8 minutes for their new Griffith . It’s a testament to both John Ravenscroft and Peter Wheeler who penned the design that it still looks as fresh and modern today as it did when first launched 30 years ago. The proven recipe of shoehorning ...
With 640bhp and its permanent 4 wheel-drive system, the Performante sits squarely at the top of Lamborghini’s Huracan model range. The combination of unique Lamborghini styling and a glorious, naturally-aspirated V10 have helped create one of the finest cars produced by this most loved of Italian marques. With ...
We are delighted to offer this immaculate, one owner example of Ferrari's fantastic 458 Spider. Launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2012, the 458 Spider was Ferrari’s first mid-engined sports car to feature a fully folding aluminium hard top. it was also the last Ferrari sports car to be powered by a naturally ...
We are delighted to offer this Jaguar E-Type Series III Manual V12 for sale. Purchased by the previous owner in 1978, the E-Type formed part of a private museum/collection for over thirty seven years before being purchased and re-commissioned by its current keeper in late 2014. A noted ‘war bird’ pilot and engineer, ...
The proven formula of squeezing the largest and most powerful engine into the smallest possible space, has helped create some of the most exciting sports cars ever made. As such, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage is a perfect example of this tried and tested recipe. The idea of shoehorning Aston Martin’s mighty 6Lr. V12 ...
The AFN Kardex confirms that chassis no. 115347 was built by Reutter in April 1961 as a 356B T5 1600 Super. Finished in Slate Grey with a red interior the car was subsequently delivered to the Edinburgh dealer, John Croall who most likely used it as their demonstrator. Little is known of its early movements until it ...
The Chimaera remains without doubt the most popular model produced by TVR throughout their 73-year history. Intended as a more spacious and comfortable offering to the already established Griffith, the Chimaera came with more touring boot space, slightly less aggressive looks and a softer, more compliant ride compared ...
As the first model produced by Tesla in 2008, the Roadster holds a special place in the history of the motor car. The design brief was to build an exhilarating and driver-focused sports car with incredible performance and handling powered entirely by electricity. Employing the skills of Lotus engineers for the body, ...
As one of the very last examples to be built, these final few Cerberas were some of the most exciting road going TVR’s ever made. Technically termed 4.2 but featuring uprated Red Rose heads and 4.5 big ends, this was the ultimate development of TVR's first entirely new and ‘in-house’ engine, the superb AJP-V8. With ...
We are delighted to offer for sale this superb Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Volante. Widely regarded as the car that saved one of the world’s favourite marques, the success of the DB7 was pivotal for Aston Martin at the time of its launch in 1994. Having achieved an instant and enthusiastic following from both the ...
TVR made much of the fact that at the 1990 NEC Motor Show an order was taken every 8 minutes for their new Griffith . It's a testament to both John Ravenscroft and Peter Wheeler who penned the design that it still looks as fresh and modern today as it did when first launched 30 years ago. The proven recipe of shoehorning ...
An immediate success and one of the most fondly regarded British designs of all time. At the time of its launch in March 1961, the sleek design of the Series-One Fixed Head Coupe was responsible for Enzo Ferrari famously claiming it to be 'the most beautiful car ever made'. The refined styling of the Series-One E-Type ...
As the first true sports car to be produced by Audi, the R8 won instant approval and high regard for both its performance and minimal styling at the time of launch in 2006. The permanent four wheel drive Quattro system was combined with light and rigid Audi Space Frame technology creating an aluminium chassis with carbon ...
