This Alpine was imported - rust free - from the USA in the late 1990s and totally restored (photographic record available). Converted from left- to right-hand drive, the car has been fitted with the more robust Hillman Hunter overdrive-equipped gearbox and floor-mounted gearchange. Purchased by the vendor at Bonhams’ Goodwood Revival Sale in 2006..
At time of acquisition the car’s early history had been misplaced, but it has since been confirmed that Riste Motors maintained the car throughout Mr Price’s ownership and it is expected that details of all work undertaken during that time will have been provided by time of sale. ‘LUG 2’ is in excellent original condition throughout and com..
The Bentley was acquired by Elton – now Sir Elton - John in 1976 and in the early part of his ownership was consigned to Weybridge Automobiles for a comprehensive restoration including a bare metal re-spray, complete refurbishment of the interior and attention to the mechanicals as and where necessary. In keeping with the requirements of its owne..
This standard-wheelbase, right-hand drive Silver Wraith Hearse was sold new in 1950 for bodying as a hearse by the Scottish Co-operative Society, which was Rolls-Royce’s biggest customer at that time. The ’Wraith was shipped back to the UK in 2001 and then underwent a full restoration at Cocherane’s, of Durham, re-emerging in 2005 as the beau..
Supplied new in Germany and dating from the first full year of Corvette production, this early Chevrolet has the full complement of optional equipment, including turn signals, heater, AM radio and windshield washer, that went into almost all ’54 ’Vettes. Formerly part of major private collections in the USA and Switzerland, the Corvette was Swi..
This car was imported into the UK in 1989 and displayed a total of 65,000 miles on the odometer when purchased by the vendor in 2001, by which time it had had two owners in this country. Finished in eye-catching Old English White and red with matching ‘juke box’-style interior, it comes equipped with the optional power steering, power brakes an..
The vendor advises us that this left-hand drive ZB Magnette has enjoyed single family ownership from new, being re-registered in the names of various family members at different times. Described as unrestored, the car is offered with Belgian registration papers.
Light, small, well handling. The first Grand Tourism car by Pininfarina. This model achieved many rally success.
Allround sound condition; since 1963 with the same owner.