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We have sold many motorcars for clients, and offer a competitive brokerage service to ensure your car gets the attention it deserves, using a network of contacts, targeted advertising, beautiful photography and film, together with well researched descriptions, we have achieved great results, by accurately and carefully, describing the cars we offer.
We also buy and trade, and can help with valuations or advise on adding to an existing collection.
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Cars for sale
1921 Vauxhall 30/98 E-Type - £163,000
Chassis no. – E441 Engine no.– E447
A Superb early Vauxhall. With its’ handsome looks and exciting performance, the Vauxhall 30/98 was a success the world over, a most useable sportscar, one in which the keen motorist could compete, tour and travel to faraway destinations in, indeed these attributes remain as strong today and an early car, such as this, arguably offers the best combination of looks and performance, with its delicate beaded edge wheels and Velox coachwork, it is as good looking, as it is fast!
Built in 1921, chassis E441 is one of 287 E-Types built before the introduction of the OE, whilst its early history is not known, we can be fairly sure that it was an export model, as it was discovered by Graeme Peters of Queensland. Australia was a popular market for these robust and fast touring cars, ideally suited, to travelling across this vast country.
Graeme discovered the car nearly fifty years ago, languishing in a field but largely complete, bar the rear portion of the coachwork, which was sadly beyond saving, whilst the rest of the car, had luckily faired rather better, no doubt aided by the clement weather.
During the restoration, the opportunity arose to purchase an original Velox body, from another 30/98 owner in Sydney,restoration then proceeded for several years.
In 2013, E441 returned to the United Kingdom and was then reunited with its original engine, no. E447, this delightful turn of events has returned the car to its original build and the previous owner must be commended on his efforts, to return these parts back home!
During its UK ownership subsequent owners have sought to keep the car in fine mechanical condition, with several historic specialists, having lent their hands to works required.
Of particular note are the invoices of Vauxhall engineer, Paul Rogers with over £6000.00 of engineering and mechanical works undertaken on the engine in 2014.
Other works have included, a new set of beaded edge wheels and tyres by specialists MWS, rebuilt magneto, and a smart re-trim in black leatherette with correctly buttoned seats throughout.
In lovely useable condition, I have no doubt, that this superbE-type Vauxhall, will find a new appreciative home, with space for family and friends, elegant lines and powerful engine, from popping to the shops to competing the VSCC Pomeroy trophy, what better vintage sportscar could one wish for?
1926 Frazer-Nash Super-sports BF 9729
If one thought of the ideal all round vintage car, several cars might spring to mind, but perhaps none more so, than the marque of Frazer-Nash! The makers, of some of the most well used and loved, vintage sportscars, with sleek proportions and chain drive, these famous sports-cars, continue to be as successful in competition today, as they were in period!
Offered here is a recently restored and re-built example, very nice in detail, with delightful super-sports coachwork and perfect for fast road work or ideally suited for vintage trials, with its torquey engine and lack of differential!
Built by VSCC Stalwart Dr Jonathan Rose of JR Vintage Services for the current owner, the original specification was to build a car suitable of winning both VSCC, MCC & ATC trials and driving the distances to compete.
Many original parts were sourced, along with new parts from the Frazer-Nash club, the coachwork has been beautifully built with an ash frame and aluminium panelling, the flowing wings, very much in-keeping with the proportions of original Super Sports coachwork.
Various engines have been fitted to Frazer-Nash cars over the years, from Anzani to Meadows and most in-between! A popular vintage engine is that of the Ford model A, robust and torquey, highly tuneable, with its large 3.3 litre capacity, it makes an appealing choice and as such, was chosen for the car offered here, expertly re-built by Vintage Ford specialists Belcher engineering, it features a pressure fed crank, OHIV Riley heads, all leading to a performance, that is now, somewhat spectacular!
Recent works and improvements, have been carried out by marque specialist (and current VSCC president) Simon Blakeney-Edwards and his expert team at Edwards Motorsport, this included new stub axles, steering arms, front and rear drums and front hubs along with various other small jobs to enhance this beautiful car further.
Finished in a delightful light green with a satin sheen, the contrasting leather interior is beautifully trimmed, whilst the dashboard has a simple array of period, Smiths MA instruments, an original full windscreen and tonneau provide a little cabin protection.
Freshly built and now carefully shaken down on a couple of VSCC trials and recently set up, for mixed road and trials use, I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking to have some fun with the ‘Chain Gang’, a perfect car to join the club on one of their renowned ‘raids’ through Europe.
A fast, comfortable car which could eat up the miles, a well sorted engine with easy parts and servicing and such lovely good looks, with VSCC buff form and Frazer-Nash dating papers, along with a current V5C, where will you take it, on its next adventures?
1938 Frazer-Nash TT Replica - £185,000
PJ 8418
Chassis no- N3534
A beautifully built example of the TT Replica Frazer-Nash, these famous chain-drive, sports-racing cars, were a success in period and continue to be so today, as witnessed by the recent Nash 1-2-3 result at Goodwood revival, where the Brooklands trophy was dominated by the ‘Chain Gang’!
Indeed; one could argue that a TT replica is the quintessential VSCC car, ideal for racing, hill-climbs and flat out touring of the continent, perhaps, on one of the famous ‘Raids’ organised by the Frazer-Nash car club.
This particular car was built up by marque specialists Beckhouse Engineering in 2010, built using a new chassis,with beautiful and accurate ash-framework by Jeff Henderson, with its deep dark green paint and interior expertly re-trimmed, dash-board correctly stocked and beautiful Bosch headlamps and switch, it is safe to say that the detail is pleasingly correct.
The engine chosen was a Pre-war catspaw A.C six cylinder, often fitted in period, by Nash men searching for more power and torque, which of course these A.C engines deliver!
Whilst some original parts, were retained during its build, including the Bevel box and front axle, PJ 8414 has had,continuous VSCC buff forms, attesting to its eligibility, for their varied events, and is correctly road registered with acurrent V5c.
In its recent ownership, huge time and effort, not to mention expenditure, has been lavished on the car, most of the works undertaken, were delegated to marque experts Edwards Motorsport, well known for their exacting restoration and development of Frazer-Nash motorcars, with bills on file totalling nearly forty thousand pounds, these works included a complete engine re-build, refurbishment of the front axle, new road wheels and tyres and much more fettling and tuning , all resulting in a very rapid and driveable motorcar which is now ready for its next custodian to enjoy.
1929 AUSTIN 7 MULLINER SALOON - £14,750
UL 7298
Offered for sale is an extremely rare motorcar indeed, one of just seven Mulliner saloons known to exist, these coach-built cars were a step beyond Austins standard models, with a high quality of finish throughout, the Weymann patent bodywork with its ash frame and fabric covering allowed a lightweight and attractive body to be built, with attractive faux hood irons and unique circular scuttle vents, along with a rakish peak over the windscreen.
This matching numbers car retains its original features and has been beautifully restored to near concours condition, the ash frame having been rebuilt and the car restored from the chassis up, with all parts re-chromed or nickel plated. The interior is delightful, with a full re-trim in dark brown leather, including the door cards, new headlining and deep wiltoncarpets.
Running exceedingly well, UL 7928 performs as it might have done when new, unusually it retains its original engine which we believe was rebuilt when the car was restored.
Sitting on re-built and correct 19inch wheels with recent tyres,correct R47 headlamps and the addition of subtle indicators , this rare and attractive car is very much ready for its new owner, no doubt a perfect addition to a collection or for VSCC rallies or pub trips, and your unlikely to park next to another!