Jaguar’s revolutionary E-Type set the automotive world on fire when it debuted at the Geneva Auto Salon in 1961. Not only was the car clothed in a stunning body, but it featured cutting-edge technology reserved for the world’s most exclusive sports cars. The E-Type shared much of its specification with the world-beating D-Type, including a twin-..
By 1960, Jaguar’s XK-150 sports car was beginning to show its age, and Jaguar was gearing up to make a big splash with its replacement. The XK series traced its roots back to 1948 with the XK-120, and the time had come for a radical new car that would recapture the magic that Jaguar’s reputation was founded upon. Company boss Sir William Lyons r..
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.