THE CLASSIC SALE 21st & 22nd March 2026

56 The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 iconicauctioneers.com • In 1952, the standard offering was the Alvis TA21 Three-Litre with Drophead Coupé (DHC) versions built, almost exclusively, by Tickford •Built on a box-section chassis with independent coil-spring front suspension, the car was powered by a 2993cc overhead-valve straight-six producing 83-90bhp •Registered in 1952, Chassis #24813 has been family owned since 2007, with just four previous keepers. It was fully restored in the early 2000s by Red Triangle, well known for their long-standing expertise with the Alvis marque •Maintained by a respected Bath-based classic car specialist and regularly attended local car shows •Having seen limited recent use within the collection, light recommissioning may be required and viewing is highly recommended •With elegant Tickford coachwork, respected specialist restoration history and clear project potential, this attractive TA21 DHC presents an appealing opportunity for an enthusiast seeking a well-proportioned and historically interesting post- war British Grand Tourer Forming part of the Darby Collection. Restored by Red Triangle about 25 years ago, however, is now in need of some light recommissioning. Seller Rating: 82 / 135 ««« Registration: NGO 647 Chassis No.: 24813 Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000 offered without reserve Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 187 1952 Alvis TA21 Tickford-bodied Drophead Coupé • This attractive example is finished in Regency Red over Platinum Silver with Ox Blood leather and figured walnut veneers • First owned by Captain D. Robin Adhead of the Gurkhas, who sold the car after three years when posted to Malaya, followed by six years of ownership by Captain St. Vincent Troubridge, before a subsequent owner took the car to Spain where it remained until the 1970s •Maintained by a respected Bath-based classic car specialist and supplied with paperwork dating back to 1965, including invoices for maintenance in current ownership •An invoice dated 16/06/2021 from T&A Motors Ltd contains details of a full service and brake work including renewal of front brake drums, wheel cylinders, ignition service items, fluids and general maintenance •Having seen limited recent use within the collection, light recommissioning may be required and viewing is highly recommended • This lovely R-Type represents an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-documented and usable example of classic post-war Bentley motoring Forming part of the Darby Collection. A well-travelled post-war Bentley with engaging early ownership. Seller Rating: 80 / 135 ««« Registration: OXL 700 Chassis No.: B252WH Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 188 1954 Bentley R Type Standard Steel Saloon More Details Lot 187 Bid On Lot 187 More Details Lot 188 Bid On Lot 188