UK registered from new
Photographic history file of the restoration
Introduced by Henry Ford in March 1932, this was the worlds’ first mass-produced V-8, the legendary ‘Flathead’. With two banks of four cylinders set at 60° apart and a capacity of 3,622cc, it developed 65bhp in its initial single carbure..
Subject to a 16 year restoration
Long term ownership with sympathetic upgrades
Service and tuned ready for the summer
The Jaguar XK120 was manufactured between 1948 and 1954 and was Jaguar's first post-war sports car succeeding the SS100 which ceased production in 1940. It was launched in roads..
In same ownership for 50 years
Recent new hood and tonneau
When the MGA arrived in 1955, it must have come as quite a shock to MG aficionados who had become accustomed to the pre-war look of the company's sportscars. It was a complete departure in styling and its beautiful, streamlined body was right..
• Right hand drive 'Home Market' example • One of only 1,403 examples • Specification as per BMI Heritage Certificate • Fully restored example The MGC was the first 'high performance' version of the MGB. From early in the design stages of the MGB there was an intention to create high performance variants, using a range of Vee engines that did..
In 2001, three years after the launch of the Rover 75, and less than a year after the demerger of MG Rover from BMW, the MG ZT and MG ZT-T were launched. During the cars' development, the models were codenamed X10 and X11, for the saloon and estate versions, respectively. The basic shape and styling of the MG ZT remained the same as for the Rove..
For the debut of its new MGA in 1955, MG wisely chose that year’s Le Mans 24 Hour race; after a succession of open-wheeled models there were fears of an adverse reaction to such a streamlined car, and it was felt that by showing the MGA in competition first, the aerodynamic shape would be accepted as a performance essential. The competition succ..
The 1952 Ford F-1 Pick-up is a standout in the history of American trucks, combining rugged utility with a touch of post-war design elegance. It’s a part of Ford’s first-generation F-Series, which was introduced in 1948, marking a significant shift for the brand. By 1952, the F-1 had undergone some refinements, both in performance and style, but..
Sympathetic upgrades
Extensively restored
The Jaguar XK120 was manufactured between 1948 and 1954; Jaguar's first sports car since the SS100, which ceased production in 1940. The XK120 was launched in roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a show car for the new Jaguar XK engine. It caused a sens..
• Restored example • Immaculate condition The 1954 Triumph TR2 Long Door is a quintessential British sportscar celebrated for its simplicity, charm, and performance. Introduced by Standard-Triumph, it featured a 2.0 litre inline-four engine delivering 90 horsepower, enabling a top speed of around 105mph—making it one of the fastest cars in its ..
•Recent restoration • Desirable colour combination • Very good condition throughout • AC Aceca straight six engine Launched at the 1954 London Motor Show, the Aceca is a closed coupé from the British AC Cars Company, produced from 1954 until 1963. Based on the open two-seat AC Ace, the Aceca was a hand-built grand tourer in the British traditio..