Ford of Britain's top-of-the range model in its day Present ownership since 1991 Maintained by the family's in-house mechanic Requires re-commissioning "... the Consul/Zephyr range launched at the 1950 Olympia Motor Show by Ford of Britain was one of the most advanced designs of popular car then produced anywhere in the world, for it combined ..
Automatic transmission Rare sunroof example A recent acquisition for the collection Extensive history file "In a very short time, however, it was easily seen that the pressed steel Bentley bodies were as elegantly proportioned, as highly finished and as comfortably furnished as anything the traditional coachbuilders of the past had done; with ..
Single family ownership from new until 2021 Inherited by successive generations of the first owner's family Requires recommissioning An evolution of its MkVI predecessor, the Bentley R-Type was introduced at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show. Subtly reworked from the previous model by in-house stylist John Blatchley, it boasted a notably larger b..
Mitter-tuned DKW engine One of an estimated 75 delivered to the USA Formerly on display at the Brooklands Museum Raced throughout the USA and Europe in Lurani Trophy races Spares package includes three DKW engines Frank Nichols' Elva 100 was one of the most successful British Formula Junior designs. Elva was one of the first UK manufacturers ..
The Chevrolet Suburban is a full-size SUV from Chevrolet and the name started in 1934 for the 1935 U.S. model year, making it the longest continuously used automobile nameplate in production. It has traditionally been one of General Motors' most profitable vehicles. The 1935 first generation Carryall Suburban was one of the first production all-met..
In the aftermath of the Second World War, Rover's chief engineer Maurice Wilks used a ‘demobbed' Willys Jeep around his farm in Anglesey and was impressed with its abilities. Eventually, it wore out and he was keen to replace it with a British vehicle, however, nothing remotely similar was available. Coincidentally, his brother Spencer, who was Man..
The Jaguar XK120 was manufactured between 1948 and 1954 and was their first sports car since the SS100 which ceased production in 1940. It was launched in roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a show car for the new Jaguar XK engine. It caused a sensation thus persuading Jaguar founder and design boss William Lyons to put the car into prod..
In 1951 a longer, wider Vauxhall Velox was launched, designated as the EIP series, and featuring a modern 'three box' shape and integral construction. The body was again shared with the four-cylinder-engined Vauxhall Wyvern. The car was launched with the previous model's engine but with power output increased to 58bhp. A car with the original 2275c..
Launched in 1955, the Mk. I extended Jaguar's domination of the high-performance car market in Britain, slotting neatly into the Coventry firm's range alongside the big Mk. VII M saloon and the XK140 sports car. The medium size newcomer broke new ground for Jaguar, being its first model to employ unitary construction of the chassis/body. Jaguar's e..
The Mk. VI four-door standard steel sports saloon was the first post-war luxury car from Bentley. Announced in May 1946 and produced from 1946 to 1952, it was also the first car from Rolls-Royce with all-steel coachwork and the first complete car assembled and finished at their factory. These very expensive cars were a genuine success. These models..
Fully restored 1954 C1 Corvette in Black. Stunningly beautiful car, feels like driving a sculptural work of Art. Known to be the oldest Corvette on t..