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

The 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL is a lightweight icon born for racing and road presence. Aluminium panels, pared insulation and a high-revving inline-six deliver sharp responses and visceral sound. Precise steering and balanced...

Mercedes-Benz introduced the W123 four-door version in January 1976 and, while there were some technical similarities to its predecessor, the new model was larger in wheelbase and exterior dimensions. The styling was also...

The SL65 AMG emerged as a stylish roadster powered by a V12 leviathan capable of crushing competition at a push of the acceleration pedal. The twin-turbo, 6.0 litre engine delivers a massive power output of 604hp which is...

The iconic 911 can trace its history back more than sixty years; its family tree containing such memorable cars as the 911S, the 2.7 Carrera RS and the notorious Turbo. Since its introduction in 1963, the 911 has undergone...

The Dodge Charger is the epitome of the American muscle car, big, V8 powered and not for the faint-hearted. First shown as a concept car in 1964 there have been over eight generations since it went into production in 1966....

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class or G-Wagon (short for Gelandewagen, or cross-country vehicle) is characterised by its boxy styling and body-on-frame construction. It uses three fully locking differentials, one of the few vehicles...

The Volkswagen Golf GTi is an iconic hatchback that solidified its place in automotive history as a practical performance car. While modest by modern standards, its lightweight design, precise five-speed manual transmission,...

Toyota's legendary Land Cruiser began life in 1951 as the Japanese marque's interpretation of the Jeep. Produced in convertible, hardtop, station wagon and cab chassis versions, its reliability and longevity have led to huge...

The Toyota Land Cruiser, in its many sizes and configurations, has had a long and successful history of reliable service through the most rugged of conditions. Patterned after the ubiquitous Jeep and Land Rover utility...

The Rover Mini Cooper Sport Pack represents one of the final and most desirable evolutions of the classic Mini, a design that had remained largely unchanged since its debut in 1959. By the late 1990s, the Mini had become an...

Lot details Year: 2014 Make: Range Rover Model: Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 Registration: OE64 FBF Chassis No: SALGA2JE8FA205305 Engine No: 0044765448DT Odometer: 99,372 Experience luxury and performance at its finest with the...

Experience the timeless blend of rugged capability and refined luxury with the Mercedes-Benz G350 D 4Matic, a true icon in the G-Class lineup. Powered by a 3.0 litre turbo-intercooled V6 diesel engine producing 245hp. These...

Shown at the October 1966 Earls Court Motor Show alongside the technically advanced four-wheel drive FF, the Touring of Milan designed Interceptor was quite a sensation and received much praise. The fact Jensen had in the...

The Ferrari F355 was first presented to the motoring press in May 1994 with two models available: the coupe Berlinetta and the Targa top GTS. The Spider became available in 1995 whilst in 1997 the Formula 1-style paddle gear...

The story of the Z-car begins with the landmark Datsun 240Z, a car that re-wrote the sports car rulebook at the close of the 1960s. Sleek, well balanced and powered by a smooth straight-six, it offered genuine performance...

Lot details Year: 2002 Make: Aston Martin Model: DB7 Vantage Volante Registration: RY52 DWW Chassis No: SCFAB32363K403725 Odometer: 70,000 The DB7 Vantage Volante represents a defining moment in modern British grand touring....

When Alejandro de Tomaso acquired Maserati in 1976, he had ambitious plans for the marque: he wanted to combine the prestige of the Maserati brand with a sports car that would be more affordable than the earlier...

Historians have traced shepherd's huts back to 1596, where an early text reads 'the Shepheard hath his cabin going upon a wheel for to move here and there at his pleasure'. They were a familiar site on the downlands of...

Lot details Year: 2008 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: SL350 Registration: BK58 VBU Chassis No: WDB2304582F151725 Engine No: 27296831051327 Odometer: 115,000 DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL THIS LOT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN...

Unveiled to great acclaim at the Geneva Motor Show, the sensational Lamborghini Marzal concept offered a bold glimpse of a four-seat Lamborghini and laid the foundations for the striking Lamborghini Espada. Named after a...

Launched in 1974, the Volkswagen Golf was another 'home run' for the Stuttgart marque, rising to become its most successful model spanning eight generations. A spiritual sequel to the similarly successful Beetle, the Golf...

Lot details Year: Circa 1915 Make: Harley Davidson Model: Showroom Replica Registration: n/a Chassis No: n/a Odometer: n/a This charming circa 1915 Harley-Davidson showroom replica toy evokes the pioneering years of American...

Lot details Year: Circa 1915 Make: Indian Model: Showroom Replica Registration: n/a Chassis No: n/a Odometer: n/a This evocative circa 1915 Indian Motorcycle showroom replica reflects the formative years of one of America's...

Lot details Year: 2005 Make: Bentley Model: Arnage R Registration: SJ05 GDF Chassis No: SCBLC37P35CH10845 Odometer: 55,201 The Bentley Arnage was launched in 1998, a large luxury saloon car that replaced the previous Bentley...

This superb Rover Mini has competed in Hillclimbs yet remains fully road drivable. Originally built as a 1275cc, the engine was recently rebuilt by MJA Automotive and enlarged to 1310cc. The comprehensive rebuild included...

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG represents a compelling fusion of military-grade design and uncompromising AMG performance. Based on the iconic G-Class platform, the G55 AMG is powered by a hand-built 5.4 litre supercharged...

The 2008 Maserati Quattroporte blends Italian elegance with a Ferrari-derived V8, delivering a sound and presence that never go unnoticed. Its luxurious interior and sculpted design make every drive feel special, whether...

Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and its Bentley S3 equivalent employed the 6.2 litre aluminium-alloy V8 engine first introduced in the Silver Cloud II although with larger carburettors, new distributor and...

This unique, stunning and beautiful 'nod' to an era of sportscars consigned to history books and vintage meetings, was the creation of one man who had a vision! He wanted to use the base of a Jaguar XK150 with its superb 3.4...

The Volvo 144, introduced in August 1966 for the 1967 model year, was a revolutionary four-door, four-cylinder saloon that defined Volvo's 'boxy' design language for decades. Renowned for its safety, it featured disc brakes...

The BMW 3 Series has been manufactured since May 1975 and has been produced in five different generations, in no less than five different body styles. It is BMW's best-selling model accounting for around 30% of the BMW...

The 1972 Jaguar E-type Coupe represents the final evolution of one of Britain's most iconic sportscars. It featured a powerful 5.3 litre V12 engine, delivering smooth performance and refined grand touring capability....

The Mk. I Ford Escort was introduced in the UK at the end of 1967, making its show debut at Brussels Motor Show in January 1968 and replacing the successful long running Anglia. Escorts became successful as a rally car and...

This represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine early G Wagon, which is ready for adventure. Fitted with the ever popular 3.0-litre petrol and desirable manual gearbox. Recently resprayed at a cost of £9,000...

Lot details Year: 1981 Make: Honda Model: 50R Registration: n/a Chassis No: n/a Odometer: n/a The 1981 Honda 50R is a compact, air-cooled four-stroke minibike designed to introduce young riders to off-road motorcycling....

Styled at Bertone by a young Giorgetto Giugiaro, later named Car Designer of the Century, the Alfa Romeo Tipo 105 series remains one of the most admired ranges of sporting coupes ever produced. Built between 1963 and 1977,...

The Jaguar XJ (X351) is a saloon car built by Jaguar Cars from 2010 to 2019. It is the fourth generation of the Jaguar XJ model. Referred to internally within Jaguar as the X351, it was announced in 2009 before going on sale...

Experience the perfect blend of Scandinavian luxury, turbocharged performance, and all-weather capability with this 2012 Volvo XC70 T6 Ocean Race Edition. Powered by a robust 3.0 litre turbocharged inline-six engine, these...

Built at Subaru's Fuji Heavy Industries plant in Japan and perfected in the UK by rally 'royalty', Prodrive, the Impreza P1 was always destined to become a hugely desirable modern classic. Produced in a limited run of just...

With the introduction of a moving assembly line in 1913, Henry Ford famously turned his Model T into the world's first mass made car. A year later, Model Ts represented 56% of all automobile manufacture in the USA at 308,162...

Lot details Year: 1997 Make: Aston Martin Model: Virage Volante 'Factory Widebody' (5.3 litre) Registration: P521 JNN Chassis No: SCFDAM2C8TBR69228 Odometer: 25,435 • Full matching engine, gearbox and chassis • One of...

There is little doubt that the Jaguar E-Type revolutionised the motoring world and sent the press into raptures. The Museum of Modern Art in New York recognised the significance of the Jaguar E-Type's design in 1996 by...

The unitary construction Silver Shadow unveiled in 1965 nudged Rolls-Royce into a brand of new generation of luxury motor cars built by Mulliner/Park Ward. Rolls-Royce Motors formed Mulliner/Park Ward in 1961 by the merger...

Often described as 'the first car most of the world ever saw', the Land Rover Series II remains one of the most iconic and collectible classic 4x4s ever built. PGA 778F left the Land Rover production line at Solihull in...

This beautifully restored MG TC is a post-war sports roadster that helped establish MG's global reputation. Known for its stylish design, positive steering, and comfortable ride, the car's 54bhp short-stroke engine delivers...

Lot details Year: 1988 Make: Honda Model: XR 80R Registration: n/a Chassis No: n/a Odometer: n/a The 1988 Honda XR 80R is a lightweight, air-cooled four-stroke trail bike developed for younger and novice riders. Powered by a...

Lot details Year: 1930's Make: Grand Prix 1:2 Scale Toy Car Registration: n/a Chassis No: n/a Odometer: n/a A wonderful throwback in the form of a 1:2 scale replica or evocation of the Formula One cars of the time. Bespoke...

Lot details Year: 1970's Make: Honda Model: Crosser with Sidecar Registration: n/a Chassis No: n/a Odometer: n/a The 1970 Honda Crosser with sidecar is an unusual and highly characterful example of period off-road ingenuity....

Lot details Year: 1971 Make: Honda Model: QA-50 Monkey Bike Registration: n/a Chassis No: n/a Odometer: n/a The 1971 Honda QA-50 Monkey Bike is a charming early example of Honda's youth-oriented minibikes. Powered by a 49cc...

With numerous design proposals put forward by Touring of Milan, the design decision was eventually made to keep the subsequent DB5 model in-house and take advantage of wind tunnel testing for the first time in the company's...