Odometer Reading: 2,800MoT Expiry: Exempt*Formerly the property of author James Leasor*Further interesting Italian history*Engine built by the late Tim Waddington*Delightful colour combination interior re-trimmedAt one stage owned by thriller writer James Leasor, the story of this Italian-market XK150 would be enough to occupy at least on..
Odometer Reading: TBAMoT Expiry: TBA*£30,000 cosmetic restoration*Delivered new to the USA*Engine serviced and tunedThe evergreen 'Pagoda' SL remains much appreciated in the classic world, whatever engine size it has. This 280SL was sold new in the USA and went to Japan before being imported in 2018, when it was MoT-tested and registered...
Odometer Reading: TBAMoT: 12/11/20*Comprehensive service history*Much recent money spent*Ideal colour combinationThis 'Oscar India' model comes to market with an interesting past, being an original, manual gearbox Vantage believed to have been converted to 'X-Pack' specification, although there are scant details other than an invoice from..
1979
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage Sports Saloon to X-Pack Specification (see text)
Mileage: TBAMoT Expiry: 27/08/2020*One of 12 Oscar India V8s built with a manual gearbox*An older restoration still presenting well*Much historyWhile the Aston Martin V8 spawned several variants, the manual gearbox Oscar India model ranks among the rarest and consequently most desirable. This example, which left the factory with rear fog ..
Odometer Reading: TBAMoT Expiry: ExemptThis XK120 has a competition air and features numerous styling and mechanical tweaks. The aluminium body has been de-seamed and features bonnet louvres, aero screens and a 'Monza' fuel cap. The red paintwork is reported to be good. The black interior features well-trimmed leather bucket seats and a smaller ..
Odometer Reading: 13,800MoT Expiry: 24/07/2020*Comprehensive history*Has been restored*Ideal colour combinationBefore Italian supercar manufacturers decided their products should be wide-arched and be-spoilered, simple clean designs ruled the roost. A classic example is the Lamborghini Urraco, which acted as a stepping stone to the bigger..
Odometer:117,000MOT: 27/12/2020*Good History File*Mechanically Sound*Well PresentedReplacing the acclaimed S-type R as the XF range-topper the supercharged SV8 didn't shout its performance presence and for today's buyer it offers first-rate value for money, as well as being a highly useful M5 substitute. Here is an early example that has ..
Odometer Reading: 67,886MoT Expiry: TBA*Long-term ownership*Fine colour combination*Manual gearboxOne of Aston Martin's rarer post-war models, only 70 of these six-cylinder Vantages were produced between May 1972 and July 1973. In one family's ownership since the 1980s, our marque restoration specialist vendor says this Vantage is in un-r..
Mileage: 141,054MoT: Expired 05/02/2020*Rarer body colour*Early example*Some later historyThe first-generation XK8 had a tough act in replacing the XJS but it proved immensely popular in the global market, the Ford parentage increasing quality levels and reliability. Here is an early XK8 in fixed-head guise, which is reported to have gene..
Mileage: 71,798 but speedometer changed at 16,976 milesMoT: 09/09/2020*Believed to be the only Lynx Eventer with in-period TWR upgrades*Full service history from new*Engine re-built in 2012If the XJS model range lacked, it was in not offering an estate version, and the Lynx Eventer met that demand for XJS customers craving more load space..
1986
Jaguar
XJ-S TWR V12 HE 6.1-Litre Lynx Eventer Sports Estate