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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 16 August 2025. Sold | $106,400 USD First-generation “Fuelie” Corvette wearing the sharp redesign introduced for 1958First year for quad headlights and nine-tooth grilleEquipped with a 283-cu.-in. V-8 with Rochester fuel injection rated at 250..

• In good running order • Restored interior • New battery The Austin FX3 was introduced in 1948 and produced until 1958. Designed specifically for London's streets, the FX3 was developed by Austin in collaboration with taxi specialists Mann & Overton and coachbuilder Carbodies. It featured a 2200cc four-cylinder petrol engine, later ..

Over £5,000 spent at Hoffman’s Lotus specialists since November 2024 Excellent history file containing original Lotus warranty details and order form Beautifully presented in desirable Lotus Yellow The Lotus Europa used Lotus founder Colin Chapman's minimalist steel backbone chassis, which was ..

Heritage certificate confirming matching numbers Originally owned by Ruby Chapman, wife of Ralph Chapman, owner of Britvic drinks Interesting factory specification of steel wheels Overdrive The Jaguar XK150 was manufactured between 1957 and 1961 and despite having a family resemblance..

The David Brown organisation's take-over of Lagonda in 1947 allowed production of the latter's WO Bentley-designed all-new model to commence the following year, and at the same time made Lagonda's 2.6 litre twin-cam 'six' available for the new Aston Martins. An advanced design employing a cruciform-braced chassis with independent suspension all ..

Extensive file of works Over £10,000 of receipts The 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2 was a refined evolution of the original Elan, offering more space and comfort while preserving Lotus’s legendary handling. Designed as a 2+2 grand tourer, it featured a lightweight fiberglass body over a steel backbone chassis. P..

• Recent service • New cambelt The 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, often simply called the Lotus Excel, was a refined evolution of the earlier Eclat, offering improved reliability, build quality, and performance. Powered by a 2.2 litre Lotus-built inline-four producing around 160hp, it featured rear-wheel drive and a near-perfect weight distribution. T..

Impressive restoration Rare lockable front hubs The 1950 Land Rover Series I 80" is an icon of British engineering and utility. Built with rugged simplicity, it featured an 80-inch wheelbase and an aluminum body, necessitated by post-war steel shortages. Powered by a 1.6 litre inline-four engine, it deli..

Extensive mechanical restoration in 2023 Original interior In storage for 40 years The 1960 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite is a charming British sportscar with a distinctive front-end design featuring round, bulging headlights. Produced from 1958 to 1961, it was a lightweight, affordable roadster..

Chassis No. S818194DN Engine No. G6135-8S Body No. P4514 Upon introduction, the XK 140 smartly retained the lines of its predecessor, the curvaceous XK 120, with all three models intact. It was the Drop Head Coupe (DHC) that is perhaps the best "all-rounder" of the three-offering wind in the hair thrills with considerable additio..