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

When the MGA arrived in 1955, it must have come as quite a shock to MG aficionados who had become accustomed to the pre-war look of the company's sportscars. It was a complete departure in styling and its beautiful,...

Unveiled at the March 1989 Geneva Motor Show, the new Mercedes-Benz R129 Series SL range was beautifully engineered. Based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell, its sophisticated, all-round independent suspension...

Lot details Year: 2012 Make: Jaguar Model: XJ Premium Luxury V8 Registration: UK Taxes Paid Chassis No: SAJKC10P5CLV4912 Odometer: 43,173 The Jaguar XJ (X351) is a saloon car built by Jaguar Cars from 2010 to 2019. It is the...

Delivered new on 1st June 1982 by Heron Rossleigh, Edinburgh. This 4.2 litre XJ6 has a good history file with 21 old MoT test certificates that go back to 1987 when the milage recorded was 10,785. The current MoT test...

Lot details Year: 2007 Make: Maserati Model: Quattroporte Auto Registration: EU07 VNO Chassis No: ZAMFD39C000032832 Engine No: 121371 Odometer: 32,729 The Maserati Quattroporte (meaning 'four doors' in Italian) is a luxury...

This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 220B Fintail (W110) is a rare manual example, first supplied in 1965 and subsequently registered in the UK in May 1967. It has remained in the UK ever since and is accompanied by an exceptionally...

The 1960 Bedford J3 Truck is a classic British light commercial vehicle known for its simple engineering and dependable performance. Popular with trades and delivery fleets, it featured a practical cab-forward design and...

Lot details Year: 1967 Make: Triumph Model: Herald Convertible Registration: PBP 191E Chassis No: GA216884 Odometer: 10,008 • Restored to a superb standard in 2000 • Multiple award-winning example, highlighting its...

The 1991 Volkswagen Corrado G60 was a bold, performance-oriented coupe that showcased VW's engineering ambition in the early 1990s. Positioned above the Golf GTi, it combined sharp handling with distinctive styling and...

Lot details Year: 1991 Make: Peugeot Model: 205 CTi (1.9 litre) Registration: H274 RHB Chassis No: VF320DDF224337227 Engine No: 1CW46006829 Odometer: 62,806 • Substantial history folder • A very original example The...

The Range Rover L322 is increasingly recognised as one of the most capable and desirable luxury SUVs of its era, combining traditional Range Rover comfort with strong performance and everyday usability. In recent years, this...

Lot details Year: 1995 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: E220 Cabriolet Registration: N397 DJA Chassis No: WDB1240622C281297 Engine No: 11196022100945 Odometer: 86,166 • In current ownership for 13 years • Presented in one of...

The Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG (W210) stands as one of the most discreet yet potent performance saloons of its era. Developed prior to AMG's full integration into Mercedes-Benz, it combined executive refinement with serious...

Lot details Year: 1979 Make: Triumph Model: Spitfire Mk. IV Registration: VTR 27T Chassis No: FH1313570 Odometer: 38,375 • Manual with overdrive • Comprehensively restored in 2012 The Triumph Spitfire Mk. IV was one of...

Lot details Year: 2009 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: S600L Registration: LG09 FMK Chassis No: WDD2211762A282610 Engine No: 2759340028828 Odometer: 102,000 The Mercedes-Benz S600L represents the pinnacle of luxury, performance...

Powered by the revolutionary liquid-cooled Revolution engine, developed in collaboration with Porsche, the V-Rod delivers smooth, responsive performance that sets it apart from traditional Harley models. Its low, muscular...

The 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE is a refined coupe from the W123 era, known for its elegant styling, durable engineering, and smooth inline-six engine. It offers comfortable cruising, solid build quality, and timeless design....

Lot details Year: 2014 Make: Abarth Model: 595C Abarth Tourismo Auto Convertible Registration: UK Taxes Paid Chassis No: ZFA3120000J124196 Odometer: 31,226 A compact performance hatchback with unmistakable Italian character,...

This 1982 Ford Escort XR3 is a highly developed, class-winning classic touring and race car, presented in road-registered, historic specification, offering outstanding versatility for track days, hill climbs, sprints, and...

Lot details Year: 1980 Make: Bentley Model: T2 Registration: KTA 108V Chassis No: SBH0040207 Odometer: 104,000 In 1965, Bentley Motors, well aware that the S series had become dated and a little hard to distinguish from...

Lot details Year: 2006 Make: Volvo Model: V70 SE Sport Ocean Race Auto Registration: LU06 0LB Chassis No: YV1SW614961553074 Odometer: 35,983 The Volvo V70 SE Ocean, often referred to as the “Ocean Race Edition,” is a...

Lot details Year: 1917 Make: Ford Model: Model T Registration: SV 4234 Chassis No: 2129887 Odometer: tba • Coming from a long-term ownership • Electric starter motor With the introduction of a moving assembly line in...

Lot details Year: 2004 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: CL500 Registration: EN54 SVX Chassis No: WDB2153752A043455 Odometer: 58,500 • High specification ex-demonstrator • Low mileage • ULEZ compliant The name CL stands for...

Lot details Year: 2003 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: CLK 55 Registration: LY53 TPU Chassis No: WDB2094762T011834 Odometer: 72,000 In keeping with many of the other Mercedes model series, in 2002 the new CLK-Class was able to...

This exceptional Yamaha YZF-R1 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly original, one-owner superbike from the golden era of litre-class performance. Finished in its period-correct factory livery, this machine...

Lot details Year: 1923 Make: Calthorpe Model: 2-Stroke Motorcycle (243cc) Registration: CR 7412 Chassis No: AA315023 Odometer: tba • Owned within the Calthorpe family for over 100 years • Largely original The Calthorpe...

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (R107) is one of the most recognisable and enduring grand tourers of the modern classic era, combining timeless Mercedes-Benz design with long-distance comfort and renowned build quality. Produced...

Lot details Year: 1961 Make: Willys Model: Jeep M38A1 Registration: PAS 684 Chassis No: 12422 Engine No: 110226 Odometer: 95,142 The 1961 Willys M38A1 Jeep is an iconic military utility vehicle, representing the evolution of...

Lot details Year: 1991 Make: Nissan Model: Figaro Registration: J795 KAE Chassis No: FK10005997 Engine No: MA10 Odometer: 77,000km The Nissan Figaro is a charming and highly collectible retro-styled convertible, blending...

Lot details Year: 1967 Make: Ford Model: Mustang Registration: PPV 68E Chassis No: 7T01T188950 Odometer: 79,649 A true icon of American motoring, this 1967 Ford Mustang represents the evolution of one of the most celebrated...

Lot details Year: 2002 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: CL500 Registration: J15 MBJ Chassis No: WDB2153752A038014 Odometer: 40,992 The name CL stands for the German 'Coupe Leicht' or Coupe Light. The CL-Class is based on the...

Lot details Year: 1976 Make: Triumph Model: Stag Registration: NWC 181P Chassis No: LD41315A Engine No: LF041320HEA Odometer: 83,688 Launched in 1970, the Triumph Stag was a luxury grand tourer. Envisioned as a luxury sports...

Volvo debuted the first generation C70 at the 1996 Paris Motor Show and introduced it in Europe as a 1997 model, a year later as a 1998 model in North America. A 2.0 litre, a low-pressure turbo 2.4 litre and a high-pressure...

This impressive looking 1970 MGB GT is presented as a well-sorted and highly capable rally specification, originally purchased with the intention of competing in events such as LEJOT or Monte Classique. Unfortunately, work...

Porsche's 924 is a gorgeous piece of 1970s automotive art, echoing the evolution from 1960s curves towards the boxy looks of the 1980s. This isn't a fire breathing hot rod that requires you to adapt to its quirks and habits;...

The Morris Minor Traveller remains one of the most charming and recognisable British classics, combining practical estate car versatility with unmistakable period character. First introduced in the early 1960s as part of the...

Lot details Year: 2001 Make: Land Rover Model: Defender 90 Tomb Raider Registration: T10 OMB Chassis No: SALLDVN871A6196145 Engine No: 10P25296B Odometer: 144,000 • One of just 250 limited edition Tomb Raider models •...

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...

Lot details Year: 2007 Make: Bentley Model: Continental Flying Spur Registration: W12 WBE Chassis No: SCBBE53W17C050117 Odometer: 121,448 • Comprehensive service record, including with Jack Barclay • Comprehensive...

Lot details Year: 1972 Make: Volkswagen Model: Beetle 1303S Registration: TTK 98L Chassis No: 1332176266 Odometer: 42,640 • Stored in a barn for over 30 years • An ideal project for a DIY mechanic The Volkswagen Beetle...

The TVR Tasmin Convertible is part of TVR's distinctive wedge era design language that defined the brand in the 1980s. It evolved from earlier 1980 Tasmin models, becoming more refined, better engineered and more powerful...

Lot details Year: 1974 Make: Land Rover Model: Series III 'Lightweight' Registration: XYD 176M Chassis No: 95102942A Odometer: 24,318 Land Rovers were inspired by the US-built Willys Jeep immediately after the war and by...

Lot details Year: 1929 Make: Chevrolet Model: International 6 Phaeton Registration: DS 8523 Chassis No: 598330 Odometer: 76,701 • A rare right hand drive example • Previously restored As part of the rescue of General...

Lot details Year: 1974 Make: Jaguar Model: E-Type Series III V12 Roadster Registration: RCH 816M Chassis No: UE1S23963 Odometer: 54,961 • Long term ownership • Matching numbers example • Restored in 2019 The Jaguar...

Lot details Year: 2006 Make: Volkswagen Model: Golf GTi Mk. V DSG Auto Registration: LG06 UVD Chassis No: WVWZZZ1KZ6U027456 Odometer: 35,000 • Low mileage • ULEZ compliant • Climate control, Xenon lights, GTi cloth...

Lot details Year: 1953 Make: Riley Model: RMF (2½ litre) Registration: SBB 880 Chassis No: RMF10323 Odometer: 42,234 • Engine & gearbox box rebuilt • Restored in recent years • Benefits from additional fog lights,...

At the start of the 1990s, Mercedes-Benz sought to create a compact roadster to sit beneath the Mercedes-Benz R129 SL, offering open-top enjoyment in a more accessible package. The result was the Mercedes-Benz SLK, a model...

Lot details Year: 1973 Make: Bedford Model: CF Motorhome Registration: OYA 829L Chassis No: 971702V615852 Odometer: 90,210 The Bedford CF is a range of full-size panel vans produced by the commercial vehicles division of...

Lot details Year: 1961 Make: Ford Model: Zodiac Mk. II Lowline Registration: ASL 127 Chassis No: TCA353 Odometer: 46,600 The Mk. I Ford Consul and Zephyr 6 models were first displayed at the Earl's Court Motor Show in 1950....

Lot details Year: 2003 Make: Jaguar Model: XJR Registration: KB03 MSY Chassis No: SAJAC73R54TG15229 Odometer: 165,905 In 2003, Jaguar introduced the re-engineered and newly designed third generation of the XJ, continuing...