The Market; all post-war cars and bikes for sale

First owned by Air Chief Marshal Sir Leslie Hollinghurst, GBE, KCB, DFC Present ownership for over 50 years Used sparingly each year Understood to be outstandingly original Like the majority of Britain's motor manufacturers, Jaguar Cars, as William Lyons' SS concern had been renamed in 1945, commenced post-war production with a range of pre-wa..

Only four previous owners Present ownership since 1990 Restored in 1990 Original interior Outstandingly successful despite, or perhaps because of, its relative simplicity, the perennially popular MGB remained in production for 18 years while rivals came and went. Attractively styled, cheap to run and easily maintained by the home mechanic, the..

Just arrived at The Garage!  1962 MGA 1600 Mk2 Coupe The MGA was launched to considerable acclaim in 1955. Replacing the TF model, this new car had striking, curvaceous styling, looking every inch the purposeful roadster. Power came from the 1500cc BMC ‘B’ Series engine which was tuned to develop 72bhp. ..

Just arrived at The Garage! 1949 TC finished in Old English White For many years the MG TC has been regarded as one of the archetypal British sports cars of its period – purposeful in appearance, with the classic rear ‘slab’ type fuel tank, long swept front wings and a brisk performance, the car was every young man’s ..

Just Arrived at The Garage!  1950 MG YT four seat Tourer  The Y Series MG has a special place in MG history as it was the first production model to feature independent front suspension and rack and pinion steering. Originally designed in 1938/9, and intended for launch at the 1940 Motor Show, host..

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Munich event, 23 November 2024. Sold | €320,000 EUR The first Veritas built, thought to have been first constructed in 1945 with its race debut in 1947One of the most significant early post-war German race cars in existenceRaced by Eugène Chaboud, Georg Meier, Ton..

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Munich event, 23 November 2024. Sold | €320,000 EUR Owned and operated by legendary Belgian racing driver Arthur LegatFielded in the 1952 and 1953 Formula 1 Belgian Grands Prix at Spa-FrancorchampsFascinating period race history; solely used by Legat from 1951 unt..

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Munich event, 23 November 2024. Sold | €432,500 EUR Delivered new to Belgian racer and Équipe National Belge founder, Johnny ClaesRaced by Claes in the 1948 12 Hours of Paris and the 1949 Brussels Grand PrixA very early example of the Veritas RS, based on a BMW 31..

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Hershey event, 9 - 10 October 2024. Sold | $67,100 USD Among the most iconic American automotive designsOffered for the first time in 25 yearsPowered by a 324-cu.-in. inline eight-cylinder engine paired with a three-speed Fluid Drive transmissionStunning ..

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Hershey event, 9 - 10 October 2024. Sold | $49,500 USD One of 193 examples built, of which 63 cars are known to survive todayFitted with purpose-built, performance-specified, 280-cu.-in., 24-stud flathead V-8; accompanied by original engine and triple-carbureted Weiand fla..