1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam

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Registration Number: KMF 849K Chassis Number: 72041512P First registered on 8th May 1972, chassis 72041512P was completed in the ultra desirable period shade of L13 Pistachio lime green. After seven years in hibernation, the car was recommissioned throughout 2009 and into 2010 with the following new parts supplied: stainless steel exhaust, steering rack, tinted windscreen and trim, crash pad, demister grilles, dashboard end brackets, centre console, complete headlight units and fixings, calliper overhaul kits, top wishbone spindles, wheel bearings, master cylinder, track rod ends, flexible copper brake pipes, water pump and gasket set. At the same time all glass was removed from the body shell along with the interior, bumpers, lighting and chrome and the shell repainted back into its original shade of Pistachio lime green. The complete interior was sent to and re-upholstered by specialist trimmers Weavers of Withington, Herefordshire. Since the completion of this work, the car has also been treated to new adjustable AVO springs and dampers all round, a new AP Racing clutch and a full service. Presented in generally very good condition throughout, new twin Spyder fuel tanks were fitted back in 1991. It is offered with an extensive history file, MoT certificate valid until February 2010 and UK road tax exemption. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a sought after Twin Cam Europa (with all the electrics working!) finished in perhaps the best possible colour.

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1976 Lotus Elan

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Registration Number: KOM 371E Chassis Number: 36-6985 Launched at the 1962 London Motor Show, at the Elan’s heart was a rigid backbone chassis so good that it has formed the basis of all Lotus models since. Independent suspension under a light and outstandingly pretty GRP body ensured nimble handling with racing car feel and responses, while soft springing also provided an excellent ride - a combination allowing the Elan numerous track successes in little modified form; brakes were disc all round with centre-lock wheels. The engine, initially 1,498cc but soon increased to 1,558cc, was a four cylinder twin-cam unit; breathing through either twin Weber 40DCOE or twin Dellorto carburettors, it produced 105bhp at 5,500rpm and, via a close ratio gearbox, powered the diminutive Elan to 112mph and 0-60mph in 9 seconds. For November 1964 the S2 Elan appeared with larger front brake callipers, revised rear lights and full width wood fascia, while the fixed-head S3 followed in October ‘65 and the 115bhp S4 in March 1969. The example on offer here was fully rebuilt in the early 1990s for competition purposes, with the installation of a roll bar along with a full engine rebuild, a replacement powder-coated chassis and a full respray in sprint colours. Described as being in good to excellent condition throughout, this Elan comes complete with a history file containing old MoT certificates and bills for various work carried out over the years, as well as current V5 and MoT certificate valid until April 2011. An excellent opportunity to acquire an entry-level competition car, this little Elan is sure to bring its new owner a lot of enjoyment.

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1993 Jaguar XJ220

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It was at the 1988 British Motor Show that the sensational Jaguar XJ220 concept prototype was first revealed to the public, a lightweight two-seater with a mid-mounted V12 engine designed as a modern day successor to the XJ13 sports-racing prototype of 1966. With a 6.2 litre, quadruple overhead camshaft, four valve per cylinder, 500bhp motor developed by Tom Walkinshaw Racing, an FF Developments four wheel drive system and an immense but svelte bonded aluminium body designed by Keith Helfets clothing an aluminium/honeycomb monocoque, it was the ultimate supercar, a limited edition, 200mph plus piece of pure automotive sculpture - the 220 part of the name denoted the targeted top speed - that the following year would be officially given a price tag of no less than £361,000. Predictably, orders and the mandatory £80,000 deposits flooded in from all corners of the world. When the production version was shown to the public in October 1991, however, there were significant mechanical changes compared to the prototype of three years earlier, the V12 having been substituted by an also TWR-developed, twin turbocharged, four overhead camshaft, four valve per cylinder engine. Producing an impressive 549bhp at 7,000rpm and 473lb.ft at 4,500rpm, the now slightly shorter XJ220 proved more than capable of reaching its target maximum speed: in 1992 at the Italian Nardo test track Formula One and sportscar ace Martin Brundle recorded 212.3mph around the banking in standard trim and 217.1mph with the catalytic converters disconnected, the latter speed equivalent to 223mph on a straight road. Combined with 0-60mph acceleration in a brutal 3.5 seconds the XJ220 was indisputably the fastest road car on the planet, and thanks to racing developed inboard wishbone suspension and huge ventilated disc brakes with four piston callipers, it held the road beautifully and stopped equally as well. Production of the car began the following year at a purpose-built factory at Bloxham in Oxfordshire with the first cars delivered in July to, amongst other well known names, Elton John and the Sultan of Brunei. Although production numbers for the exclusive Jaguar had been set at a maximum of 350, ultimately just 281 examples of what remains one of the most desirable cars in the world were ever built. Described by the vendor as being in superb condition throughout, this left hand drive example of Jaguar’s classic supercar is finished in its original Le Mans Blue with grey leather interior and has completed just 2000 km from new, making it one of the best XJ220s available on the open market. With a build date of 14th December 1992, it was delivered new to Germany on 17th February 1993. More recently the car has benefitted from a full service including a new clutch by XJ220 specialists Don Law. Complete with original tool kit and an MOT certificate valid until November 2010, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a superb example of this legendary supercar, ready to be enjoyed for a fraction of the original price.

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1989 Daimler DS420 Limousine Landaulette

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Registration Number: G690 XTN Chassis Number: SAJDWATL3AA201259 The DS420 began production in 1968, replacing the DR450 which had been based on the Majestic Major. Unlike its predecessor, it had no Daimler engineering, but was entirely a Jaguar product, utilising the 4.2 litre version of the Jaguar XK straight-six engine. It also replaced the Vanden Plas 4-Litre Princess Limousine, and was initially produced at the Vanden Plas works in Kingsbury, North London. Always hand-made, the DS420 had a fascia very similar to some contemporary (in 1968) Jaguars, particularly the Mark X and 420G, remaining faithful for many years to the old fashioned steering column and to the pencil-thin steering wheel. By 1992 the DS420 was the only model in the Jaguar range still using the XK engine, along with other parts of the drive train and suspension, and although the car still appealed to its traditional customers, production was no longer economic. No direct replacement was produced by Jaguar, although coachbuilders have adapted the Daimler version of the XJ6. The car on offer here is a rare landaulette example, of the type which is often used for weddings and other special occasions. Finished in white with a black leather interior and a wood dashboard, its condition is described by the vendor as excellent throughout. The rear of the car also features a drinks cabinet, making it perfect for special occasions!

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1960 Jaguar MkII 3.8

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Registration Number: TSL 438 Chassis Number: 202829DN The 2.4 saloon of 1955 had been a major step for Jaguar, marking as it did the change from a coachbuilt chassis to one of unitary construction; it was a necessary move, however, Jaguar being aware there was a strong market for a more compact saloon than the big Mk IX. Powered by a 2,482cc version of the superb twin cam straight six XK engine first seen in the XK120 (which had already achieved four Le Mans victories), the 2.4 offered luxury, performance and value for money. Using coil spring/wishbone front and semi-elliptic spring rear suspension, it possessed fine road manners and proved a great success, both on and off the track, particularly when the Mk I, as it subsequently became known, became available with the 3.4 litre engine in February 1957. It was in October 1959 that the Mk II version appeared, making a good car even better. Similar in appearance but with a much larger glass area, it boasted a wider rear track to improve roadholding together with minor front suspension changes to reduce body roll and all round disc rather than drum brakes. Engine options included the 120bhp 2.4, the 210bhp 3.4 or the 220bhp 3.8 litre. The example on offer here is an early 3.8 litre MkII in the most desirable manual gearbox with overdrive specification. The original engine is fitted and is described by the vendor as being in good condition. A testament to this cars originality is the presence of the often lost or pillaged tool kit in the luggage compartment. The car has undergone a variety of work to maintain and improve its condition and is supplied with the receipts for many new parts that have recently been fitted and a JDHT heritage certificate. Presented in black with a red interior, this Jaguar is used on a regular basis and according to the vendor has been extremely reliable. With a MoT certificate valid until February 28th 2011, on offer is an opportunity to acquire a good usable classic Jaguar in a desirable specification.

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