From its earliest days as S.S. Cars, luxurious and sporty saloon cars have sustained Jaguar through its highs and lows. In the mid-1950s, Jaguar was savoring the accomplishments of the XK sports cars and world-beating C-Type and D-Type sports racers. They even enjoyed surprising success with the massive MkVII and MkIX in British Saloon Car racin..
In 1957, Jaguar released the final and most advanced version of the XK-series of sports cars. The XK150 featured the most significant changes made since the XK120 appeared in 1949. The chassis was very similar to the outgoing 140, with independent front suspension, Salisbury rear axle, and rack and pinion steering. New for the 150, however, was ..
Ferrari’s handsome and understated four-seat 250 GTE has only recently caught the attention and respect of collectors, despite it quietly being one of the most important cars in Ferrari’s history. Not only was it one of Maranello’s first commercially successful products, but it also marked the turning point for the company from boutique manufact..
When Donald Healey built the very first “Healey Hundred” prototype in 1952, he was taking a significant risk. The fate of the Donald Healey Motor Company was riding on Donald’s ability to impress Leonard Lord, the head of the newly formed British Motor Corporation, enough to allow the use of Austin’s A90 running gear for production. Healey’s rel..
In 1962, a young engineer from California named Milt Brown had the idea of building a world-class sports car with a svelte Italian body, powered by reliable and affordable American V8 power. He even dreamed that with Buick engines, he could sell his car through GM dealers. Brown found backing for his idea and was shopping around for a coachbuild..
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider ConvertibleMileage - 71879Registration - JUX 354DChassis Number – 392838The Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Convertible, one of the most recognisable Alfa Romeo classics available today, was the Italian automakers replacement to the popular Alfa Romeo Giulietta series. It would be presented to the public in 1962 with new unde..
A sound, correct and original example which has been with one owner
since it was just a few years old, certainly since 1969 and possibly longer.
There is a great deal of history covering much of that period, showing various
repair and maintenance carried out during that long ownership, and even
including a Jack Barclay service record book c..
1969 RHD Ashley GT Saloon
Partly restored Ashley for sale.
I have this very rare Kit Car since 2009.
This Ashley GT is one of a few existing GT's.
The 1172–engine is overhauled, with new valves and aluminium water pump made by Aquaplane.
Looking particularly striking in the correct period MG colour of Iris
Blue, this MGB Roadster was restored during the 1990s to a very good
standard and has the desirable extras of wire wheels and overdrive.Recent work has included new brake discs and calipers and the fitment
of parabolic springs. The hood and tonneau cover a..
OK here is a bit of history about the Volvo P1800; the Swede Pelle
Petterson who worked for the Italian Frua bodyworks company designed it
in 1961. This particular car, the Jensen, has sumptuous elegant lines
and is probably the most desirable version about. Volvo`s strategy in
1961 to introduce a sports coupe led to this stunning result. A ..