Historics Auctioneers | Flight of Elegance; Farnborough International | Saturday 16th May 2026

This delightful replica of the 1930's Le Mans racers was built by Spartan and is built on a Spartan chassis with custom bodywork and features the mechanical components of a Triumph Spitfire. The engine is fitted with twin...

First registered in January 1988, this Ford Escort Laser van is an exceptionally rare petrol-powered example, a specification seldom seen today. Supplied new to Scottish farmer Alex Thoms Dundee Limited, this van is fitted...

Lot details Year: 1988 Make: CMC Model: Tiffany Registration: UK Taxes Paid Chassis No: CMC0892B88MOD89 Odometer: 8,796 The company was founded in 1973 in Miami, Florida managed by Charlie Massing, production of automobiles...

The Alfa Romeo GT 1600 Junior was introduced in 1972, to plug the gap between the GT 1300 Junior and the newly introduced GTV 2000. The engine was substantially the same as the Giulia Sprint GTV discontinued four years...

This Eco Velocity twin-axle car trailer is presented in good overall condition and has been used lightly for private purposes only, with the vendor reporting use of approximately eight occasions per year. It is fitted with...

The 'Stag' name was a development codename allocated when the design project was initiated by Giovanni Michelotti in 1965. None of the subsequent names suggested through the process were ever deemed more compelling, 55 years...

The Bentley Continental GT was the first car released by Volkswagen AG after their acquisition of the company in 1998 and was unveiled at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, followed by Le Mans, Goodwood Festival of Speed and the...

The Ferrari Mondial is a mid-engined, V8 grand tourer produced by Ferrari between 1980 and 1993, featuring Pininfarina styling and bodywork by Carrozzeria Scaglietti. The T represented the final and most advanced evolution...

Introduced to replace the Genie in 1969, the Gilbern Invader was a squat and purposeful GT which looked like a cross between Bertone's Alfa Romeo 105 Series Coupe and Vignale's Maserati Sebring, not bad for a car entirely...

The Porsche 356 is widely regarded as one of the greatest sportscars ever produced. Conceived by Ferry Porsche and influenced by the Fiat-based Cisitalia designs of Piero Dusio, the 356 drew heavily on the Volkswagen...

The Lotus Esprit JPS Commemorative Edition is a striking and rare limited-edition variant of the Lotus Esprit Series 2, created to mark Team Lotus's Formula 1 World Championship success in 1978. Unique features include a...

Lot details Year: 1982 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 608D (Flatbed) Registration: WCU 227Y Chassis No: 31030410520766 Odometer: 171,000 km The 1982 Mercedes-Benz 608D is a vehicle that quietly earned a legendary reputation...

Critics immediately recognised the advances inherent in the 928 over the 911 and it was universally praised as one of the greatest GT cars of all time. It handled brilliantly, it was quick, it looked fantastic, and it was...

The Citroën Traction Avant was manufactured from 1934 to 1957, having been designed by Andre Lefebvre and Flaminio Bertoni in late 1933. The Traction Avant - meaning 'front-wheel drive' - was the world's first front-wheel...

Believed to be the only International CXT in the country and immense fun and extremely capable! Produced by Navistar International, the International CXT or 'Commercial Extreme Truck' was manufactured between 2004 to 2008...

The MGB was launched in May 1962 to replace the MGA. Introduced as a four-cylinder roadster, a coupe with 2+2 seating was added in 1965, with production continuing until October 1980. The MGB GT sported a ground-breaking...

The Mini Cooper S Roadster blends iconic British styling with lively turbocharged performance and open-top fun. Instantly recognizable, it features classic Mini design cues such as the rounded headlights, contrasting roof...

The MG TF is a distinctive British roadster that blends classic sportscar spirit with modern engineering. As the evolution of the earlier MG F, the TF refined the formula with sharper styling, improved suspension, and a more...

The Triumph Rocket III is a British-built cruiser motorcycle that made a huge impact when it launched as Triumph's flagship model. It was notable for featuring the largest production motorcycle engine in the world at the...

The Austin Healey 3000 Mk. II BJ7 is widely regarded as one of the most usable and refined of the 'Big Healeys', combining the muscular 2.9 litre straight-six with the welcome addition of wind-up windows, improved weather...

The 1966 Morris Minor Traveller is a charming British estate car known for its distinctive wood-framed rear bodywork. Built by Morris Motors, it combined practicality with classic styling. Powered by a reliable 1,098cc...

The 1937 MG SA was a refined British saloon that blended sporting pedigree with luxury. Powered by a 2.3 litre inline-six, it delivered smooth performance and confident touring ability. Its long bonnet, flowing wings, and...

Lot details Year: 1987 Make: BMW Model: 320i Convertible Registration: E156 WON Chassis No: WBABA220602162022 Engine No: 24644261 Odometer: 73,600 The BMW 3 series is a compact executive car manufactured since May 1975 and...

Originally supplied by Jaguar Cars New York to its first owner in Pennsylvania, this E-Type began life in the United States before being imported to the UK in the late 1990s. Around 1999 it was entrusted to the renowned...

The Maserati 4200 Spyder perfectly captures the spirit of early-2000s Italian grand touring, pairing elegant Pininfarina styling with a charismatic Ferrari-derived 4.2 litre V8 producing 390bhp. Equipped with the Cambiocorsa...

The 993 was the final generation of the air-cooled 911 and, as such, will always have a special place in the affections of Porsche enthusiasts. It's also widely said to be the last of the 911s that was built whilst...

Manufacturers such as Ferrari and Corvettes dominated the American sports car scene in the US during the late 1960s. De Tomaso had designs on developing a grand tourer that would appeal whilst taking advantage of an exciting...

The origins of this coach builder in particular originally came from Park Ward of Willesden in London, a Rolls-Royce subsidiary since the 1930s and H.J. Mulliner & Co. of Chiswick. In fact, Mulliner Park Ward continues to...

Unveiled in September 1973, the Beetle Jeans Edition was intended to spice up the old Bug's image, to appeal to a younger audience, helped by its association with the hippie movement and surf culture of the 1960s....

The VW Type 181 goes by a number of names around the world, including 'Trekker' in the UK, and, curiously, 'The Thing' in the USA. It was originally created as a military vehicle for the German army but was also sold to the...

The Jaguar XJC is one of the most distinctive and underrated coupes ever produced by the marque. Built between 1975 and 1978, it was the two-door pillarless version of the XJ saloon, combining luxury with an unexpectedly...

That Jaguar's XJS will become a 'bona fide' classic is beyond doubt. Launched in 1975, its twenty-one-year production life was a testimony to the excellence of its basic designand represents a fascinating chapter in British...

Although a marriage of expediency, the union between Rover's stately P5 model range and the ex-Buick 3528cc all-alloy OHV V8 engine resulted in an unexpectedly fine motorcar. Launched in 1967, the Rover P5B was conceived to...

The 2016 Range Rover Evoque HSE Dynamic TD Convertible is one of those rare vehicles that feels both daring and refined, a bold interpretation of luxury that refuses to blend into the background. Finished in elegant Ammonite...

The XK8 is a grand tourer car that was launched in 1996 and was the first generation of a new XK series available in both coupe and convertible body styles and with the new 4.0 litre Jaguar AJ-V8 engine. The 1998 XKR was...

Manufactured by the Italian industrial giant Innocenti, the Lambretta scooter gained instant acceptance in the immediate post-war years, with its cleanliness and convenience appealing to those who regarded the 'true'...

Lot details Year: 1946 Make: MG Model: TC Registration: MG 2004 Chassis No: TC2001 Odometer: 324 • Previously restored example • Correct XPAG engine fitted • Cherished MG registration included The TC Midget was the...

The Alfa Romeo Montreal, as we know, bares one of the rare qualities whereupon the production version is actually more attractive than the prototype. With an illustrious design heritage from the pen of Marcello Gandini from...

Of all the Rolls-Royce models in the company's illustrious history, perhaps none is as distinctive as Camargue whose design still provokes vigorous debate among enthusiasts. While its aesthetics remain a matter of personal...

The 1975 Jaguar XJC 4.2 is a rare pillarless coupe blending British elegance with muscular presence. Based on the XJ saloon, it features a long, low roofline, frameless windows, and graceful proportions. Its 4.2 litre...

The 1954 Austin Healey 100 is a classic British sportscar known for its clean lines, low stance, and spirited performance. Powered by a 2.6 litre inline-four engine, it delivered strong torque and a thrilling driving feel...

The 1956 Austin-Healey 100 BN2 refined the original roadster with a smoother four-speed gearbox and optional overdrive. Its 2.6 litre inline-four delivered robust torque, revised rear suspension improved handling, and the...

The 2000 BMW R850C is a classic cruiser that blends German engineering with laid-back style. Powered by an 848cc air-cooled flat-twin engine, it delivers smooth, torquey performance that's friendly for both city cruising and...

The BMW 850 CSi is the ultimate performance version of the E31 8 Series, produced between 1992 and 1996 and widely regarded as the closest the E31 ever came to a true M-car. A total of 1,510 850 CSi units were built...

The Silver Shadow broke new ground for the Crewe Company in a number of key areas, from the sophisticated fully independent suspension with an advanced self-levelling system to four-wheel ventilated disc brakes. The only...

This unique Diamond T truck is a striking example of Derek Drinkwater's talent as a car builder and fabricator. Originally acquired by Derek in America in 2009, the truck was reimagined on a 1980 GMC chassis. The result is a...

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG represents the absolute pinnacle of the R230 SL range, combining understated luxury with outrageous performance. Powered by a hand-built twin-turbocharged V12, it delivers immense torque and...

The Jaguar Mk. II can be traced to the 2.4 litre saloon (retrospectively known as the Mk. I).. Traditional Jaguar buyers were not alienated by the new offering from Coventry; the cabin retained the marque's familiar blend of...

When the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was released to the public in October 1965, the development departments were showing the result of work carried out over a period of some ten years. The new models were technically striking...

The Mustang was the brainchild of Ford's Assistant General Manager Lee Iacocca and is considered the first 'Pony Car', setting the benchmark for many more to follow. The first production Mustang rolled off the assembly line...