THE CLASSIC SALE 21st & 22nd March 2026

58 The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 iconicauctioneers.com •Chassis #GWN 42 was ordered in late 1936 and was despatched to H.J.Mulliner’s Bedford Park Works on 18/01/1937. Mulliner fitted an 11cwt Sedanca de Ville body with a three-position sliding roof • The history file with the car is exceptional with too much information to list here but notably GWN 42 lived in the Isle of Man between late 1963 and 1985 as confirmed by its IOM registration document (8745 MN) • In 1985 it was purchased by Dr. James Johnson of Washington DC who decided to leave the car in the UK having commissioned Ashton Keynes Vintage Restorations to carry out a full restoration which commenced in 1985 finishing in 1988. There are 42 pages of very detailed invoices with the car totalling about £150,000 in today’s money (a replacement cylinder head was sourced in the US at a cost of $4,500 in 1985!) • It was subsequently sold in the UK and details of later owners can be found in the file alongside more recent invoices, original Build Sheet, Chassis Card, engine output reports, original Owner’s Handbook, restoration photos, CDs, MOTs and much more Forming part of the Darby Collection. This elegant Mulliner-bodied 25/30 was fully restored in 1985/86. Seller Rating: 88 / 135 ««« Registration: XV 7 Chassis No.: GWN 42 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 191 1937 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Sedanca de Ville by H.J. Mulliner • Introduced during 1913, the basic Morris ‘Bullnose’ design lasted until 1926 by which time its variants accounted for an impressive 45% of new car sales in the UK • The four-seat ‘Bullnose’ Tourer was very popular in the early 1920s, recognised by its distinctive rounded radiator and offered practical, accessible motoring - ideal for family use • The 13.9HP Cowley was powered by a four- cylinder side-valve Hotchkiss engine displacing 1,802cc driving through a cork clutch and a 3-speed gearbox • This example is finished in Old English White with black artillery wheels and a decent black top and appears to have been restored in the past • In current family ownership since 2008, the car is offered as a non-running project, requiring restoration or recommissioning and a little TLC • The history file includes previous invoices and MOTs, indicating past road use and maintenance prior to its current project status •An appealing mid 1920s ‘Bullnose’ tourer with classic looks and family-friendly origins, offered as a straightforward project for the enthusiast seeking an engaging entry into vintage motoring A charming vintage family tourer from the mid- 1920s with period appeal and supporting paperwork. Seller Rating: 54 / 135 «« Registration: DS 6251 Chassis No.: 47611 Estimate: £5,000 - £8,000 offered without reserve Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 192 1924 Morris Cowley Bullnose 13.9HP Four-Seat Tourer More Details Lot 191 Bid On Lot 191 More Details Lot 192 Bid On Lot 192