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

The BMW M5 is a masterclass in blending executive luxury with exhilarating performance. Beneath its refined exterior lies a formidable 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, delivering an impressive 560bhp and seamless...

The Triumph TR4 is a classic British sports car that perfectly captures the spirit of 1960s motoring. Introduced in 1961, it marked a significant evolution from its predecessor, with a more modern and refined design by...

The 1977 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 Anniversary represents the bold styling of America's iconic sportscar era. Featuring sweeping lines, hidden headlights, and strong V8 performance, it delivers both presence and driving...

Lot details Year: 1972 Make: Jaguar Model: XJ6 Series I Registration: BDW 504L Chassis No: 1G13076DN Engine No: 7G22460H Odometer: 17,300 • Incredibly low mileage • Manual example with overdrive Launched in September...

The 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is a rugged and dependable four-wheel-drive renowned for its durability and off-road capability. Built with strong mechanicals and simple engineering, it performs reliably in challenging...

Lot details Year: 1944 Make: Chevrolet Model: CMP C15 Registration: 342 YUK Chassis No: 4844406136 Engine No: PR4011338 Odometer: 24,380 The 1944 CMP (Canadian Military Pattern) C15 is a light military truck produced during...

Lot details Year: 1996 Make: Caterham Model: Super 7 BDA Registration: N500 BDA Chassis No: SDKRDKANSS0343600 Odometer: 2,047 • Fitted with a 175bhp BDA engine from new • Owned from new by a Cosworth employee of over 30...

The 2004 Ford Transit 350 LWB is a long wheelbase commercial van known for its practicality, durability, and strong load capacity. Powered by reliable diesel engines, it is widely used for trade and transport work. Its...

The 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 County is a compact and highly capable 4x4, known for its rugged build and go-anywhere ability. The County specification adds improved comfort and trim over standard models. With its short...

Known officially as the Volkswagen Type 2 and depending on body type, either as a Transporter, Kombi or Microbus, this Volkswagen was also known informally as the Bus in the US and Camper in the UK. Introduced in 1950 as...

The Peugeot 504 was the company's flagship model and was revealed at the Paris Salon in 1968. The original release date of the car was delayed due to industrial and political disputes that raged across France at the time....

The Jaguar XJR represents one of the most appealing modern classics from Jaguar's back catalogue, combining traditional luxury with serious performance. This 2008 example is a desirable late-production car, benefitting from...

Lot details Year: 1976 Make: Suzuki Model: LJ80 Registration: WSF 358V Chassis No: 101891 Odometer: 62,465 • Fully restored matching numbers • Excellent example of the legendary Suzuki LJ80 • Rare Japanese four-wheel...

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL marked the debut of the sleek R129 generation, blending luxury, safety, and performance in a refined roadster. Powered by a smooth inline-six engine, it delivered confident acceleration and...

Lot details Year: 1964 Make: Jaguar Model: Mk. II (3.8 litre) Registration: EFD 904B Chassis No: 233285DN Engine No: LC25438 Odometer: 69,123 The Jaguar Mk. II is one of the most recognisable British saloons of the 1960s,...

More of a soporific grand tourer than an out-and-out sportscar, the XJS was designed to seamlessly blur borders rather than blast down back roads. The superlative 5.3 litre engine developed some 295bhp in later fuel injected...

Following the success of the earlier RS Turbo, the Series 2 variant was developed as a more refined and road-focused proposition, improving upon the raw, homologation-led character of its predecessor. Retaining the 1,600cc...

In the mid-1960s BMW perceived a market for a smaller, more affordable, two-door version of its four-door New Class executive saloon. The resulting 02 series became one of the marque's most recognisable models, with the 2002...

Lot details Year: 1970 Make: Ford Model: Cortina Crayford 1600GT Mk. II Registration: WOT 317H Chassis No: BA96KY35788 Odometer: 22,000 The Ford Cortina Mk. II needs little introduction. Launched at the London Motor Show on...

Registered on 30th September 2002, this DB7 Vantage Volante represents the final evolution of the model line, pairing classic Aston Martin styling with V12 performance and open-top touring capability. This example is showing...

Lot details Year: 2004 Make: Chevrolet Model: SSR Registration: V800 SSR Chassis No: 1GCES14P04B108870 Odometer: 48,000 • Well-maintained example • Low mileage The SSR - or Super Sport Roadster - was first shown in...

Lot details Year: 1984 Make: Alfa Romeo Model: GTV 6 Registration: A137 YTG Chassis No: ZAR116C0003003339 Odometer: 91,942 • In current family ownership since 1992 • Recommissioned following 20 years of storage in 2016...

The Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-Up is a rugged, no-nonsense utility vehicle built for tough terrain and hard work. Featuring a short wheelbase, durable ladder-frame chassis, and permanent four-wheel drive, it excels off-road...

Lot details Year: 1974 Make: Chevrolet Model: Chevelle Malibu Registration: RCH 949M Chassis No: 1C37H4B425037 Odometer: 35,000 Introduced as part of Chevrolet's highly successful mid-size range, the Chevrolet Chevelle...

The 1963 Jaguar Mk. II 3.4 is a classic British sports saloon, renowned for blending elegance with performance. Powered by a 3.4 litre straight-six engine, it delivered around 210hp, offering spirited acceleration and a top...

This fabulous Cortina was first registered on 22nd June 1966, having been ordered on 2nd May 1966 by Mr Clifford Chambers, a British Forces Headmaster posted at Johor, Malaysia. The Holly Motor Company Ltd were the supplying...

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL, part of the W108 range, perfectly reflects the marque's late-1960s reputation for engineering quality, comfort and understated style. Powered by a smooth 2.8 litre straight-six, these cars offered...

Offered here is a charming and very well-presented 1968 Mini Cooper Mk. II, capturing everything that makes this iconic British classic so enduringly popular. Finished in Almond Green with a contrasting white roof and...

Lot details Year: 2001 Make: Rover Model: Mini Cooper Sport 500 Registration: Y439 HVX Chassis No: SAXXNPAZE1D188436 Odometer: 48,693 • Recently recommissioned at a cost of circa £4,000 • Becoming increasingly rare...

Lot details Year: 1959 Make: Triumph Model: TR3A (2 litre) Registration: NSJ 112 Chassis No: TS53236L Odometer: 82,290 • 900 miles since restoration • Full all-weather equipment including tonneau • Brand new Moto-Lita...

Lot details Year: 2013 Make: Range Rover Model: Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic Registration: SL63CJV Chassis No: SALWA2KE4EA301148 Engine No: 0753525306DT Odometer: 59,000 The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic...

Lot details Year: 1980 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 450 SL Registration: BDZ 6485 Chassis No: 10704422059239 Odometer: 103,322 • Previous long-term ownership • Desirable colour combination • Brand New MoT The...

The Bentley Brooklands R Mulliner represents the final flourish of Crewe's traditional hand-built luxury saloons, combining imposing presence with effortless performance. Produced in strictly limited numbers, this example is...

Introduced early in 1971, and the replacement for the 280 SL 'Pagoda', the R107 generation SL remains one of Mercedes' most recognisable and stylish models. Although considerably longer and heavier than its predecessor, the...

The 1989 classic Range Rover is a luxury 4x4 that blends off-road capability with refined comfort. Known for its iconic boxy design and strong V8 performance, it offers both versatility and presence. With its spacious...

Lot details Year: 1976 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 230 Saloon W115 Registration: OBA 756P Chassis No: 11501762077893 Odometer: 67,450km The Mercedes-Benz W114 and W115 were ranges of front-engine, rear-drive, five-passenger...

Lot details Year: 1963 Make: Austin Model: A60 Pick-up Registration: 331 JUE Chassis No: AHK6194010 Odometer: tba The 1963 Austin A60 Pick-up is a rare British light commercial vehicle based on the A60 Cambridge range. It...

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SL, introduced as part of the R107 series in the early 1970s, represents one of Stuttgart's most durable and refined grand touring roadsters. Conceived as a successor to the Pagoda SL, the R107 combined...

Lot details Year: 1972 Make: Rolls-Royce Model: Silver Shadow I Registration: RFM 235L Chassis No: SRH13955 Engine No: 13955 Odometer: 48,000 The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a luxury saloon car built from 1965 through to...

Lot details Year: 1990 Make: Jaguar Model: XJS 5.3 V12 Convertible Registration: G303 ALX Chassis No: SAJJNADW3DB170044 Engine No: 8S074957SB Odometer: 58,000 1975 saw the launch of the Jaguar XJS. In a year that Margaret...

Offered for auction is this striking BMW Alpina B3 Convertible finished in the iconic and highly desirable Alpina Green, a colour synonymous with the exclusivity and performance heritage of Alpina models. Showing just 63,320...

Lot details Year: 1991 Make: Jaguar Model: XJS Le Mans Registration: H388 CSN Chassis No: SAJJNAEW3BM178589 Odometer: 67,500 • In very good order throughout • Limited edition car number 223 • Sizeable history file •...

Lot details Year: 1971 Make: Lotus Model: Europa S2 Registration: CHS 547J Chassis No: 0151P Odometer: 1,276 • Restored to a high standard • Beautifully presented in desirable Lotus Yellow The Lotus Europa used founder...

The Alfa Romeo Spider was produced for almost three decades from 1966 to 1993, with only minor aesthetic and mechanical changes to bring each model up to date. The 'Spider' designation for the open top sports cars originates...

The 1965 Volvo 121 Amazon Estate stands as a practical yet stylish example of mid-century Scandinavian automotive design. Built with durability in mind, it reflects Volvo's growing reputation for safety and reliability...

Lot details Year: 1976 Make: Rolls-Royce Model: Silver Shadow I Registration: NUF 779P Chassis No: SRH23992 Engine No: 23992 Odometer: 107,000 The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was a luxury saloon car built from 1965 through to...

The Borgward Isabella TS two-door is a striking example of post-war German automotive design, combining elegant styling with lively performance and a sense of individuality that set it apart from its contemporaries....

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible is a classic sports car from the 996 generation, known for its performance and iconic design. It features a 3.4 litre flat six engine producing around 296 horsepower, with all-wheel...

The 1964 Mini 848cc is a defining example of British automotive ingenuity, blending simplicity, efficiency, and charm into a compact design that re-shaped small car engineering. Powered by an 848cc inline-four engine, it...

Lot details Year: 1991 Make: BMW Model: 318i Cabriolet Registration: H87 HGL Chassis No: WBABA52090EJ35137 Odometer: 49,802 • Excellent low mileage example • Manual gearbox • Offered from The Continental Performance...