After the 4-cyliner Austin Healey 100-4, the introduction of the 6 cylinder took place in 1956 with the Austin Healey 100-6. Cosmetically, it didn’t vary a lot from its predecessor but the longer wheelbase and more powerful (102BHP) 2639cc 6-cyliner engine, improved the original concept just enough to keep its fan base and making it fresh again to ..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby’s London event, September 6, 2017. One of just 75 drophead coupés produced. Originally delivered to brewing magnate Sir Keith Showering. Original numbers-matching engine. Documented with copies of its build recordsBentley’s high-performance S3 Continental model arrived in 1962, carrying a refined version of th..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby’s London event, September 6, 2017 . Fitted with its original 3.8-litre engine. Recent mechanical service, ready for the roadJaguar’s new XK 150 Fixed Head Coupé premiered alongside the drophead variant in 1957 as the last of Jaguar’s XK-series cars. As the swansong of the series, the XK 150 featured upgrades a..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby’s London event, September 6, 2017. Continuous ownership history from new, including a single ownership from 1974 to 2016. Judged ‘Best Aurelia’ at the Lancia Motor Club’s Aurelia 50th Anniversary Concours in 2000. Featured in the book Lancia Aurelia in Detail by Niels Jonassen. Fitted with original period acce..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby’s London event, September 6, 2017. Fitted with Le Mans kit; registered with the Le Mans Registry during residence in the Matthews Collection. Accompanied by British Motor Industry Heritage Trust CertificateThe Austin-Healey 100 BN1 is as classic a British sports car as they come. Launched at the 1952 Earl’s Co..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby’s London event, September 6, 2017. One of the most sought-after Porsche 356 models. Period-correct Type 547/1 four-cylinder engine. Eligible for numerous historic racing events around the globe. Includes the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and KardexThe stunning 1500 GS Coupé offered here, bearing chassis ..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby’s London event, September 6, 2017. The pinnacle of development of Alfa Romeo’s 1900 series. Eligible for vintage tours and concours d’eleganceIn late 1955, Alfa Romeo updated its classic 1900 one last time, creating the ‘final flowering’ of its 1900 series. Henceforth known as the Super Sprint, the 1900 series..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby’s London event, September 6, 2017. One of just 150 Nash-Healey Roadsters built with Pinin Farina coachwork. Recently underwent a full mechanical workup, including top-end engine rebuildDuring a chance meeting, Donald Healey and Nash-Kelvinator Chief George Mason discussed the prospect of collaborating on a spo..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby’s London event, September 6, 2017. 2017 Bentley Drivers Club Concours Best in Class winner. Offered from single-family ownership since 1983. Formerly owned by Victor Gauntlett; known history from new. Matching-numbers factory 4.9 engine, manual transmission and lightweight seats from new. Excellent condition, ..
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sotheby’s London event, September 6, 2017. The 1949 Paris Salon show car. Rare and desirable coachbuilt T26 cabriolet by Antem. Post-war, independent coil-sprung chassis with superb handling and road manners. 4,482-cc inline six-cylinder with twin Zenith-Stromberg carburettorsIn October 1946, Talbot-Lago had a small s..