The Classic Sale at Wheeler Dealer Live 1st June 2025

23 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) •A change of plans regarding build projects left our vendor, talented auto engineer and ex-racer Robin Butler, with a surplus 1970s Triumph 2-litre six in his workshop •Over many cups of coffee with friends discussing what they could do with the engine, a plan, several plans really, emerged to build a vintage or PVT racer in the style of the Alfa 158. It’s a long story with many twists and turns, and is told in an excellent article in Complete Kit Car a copy of which is with the car • The serendipitous amalgam of unlikely bedfellows included the Triumph engine, fast road cam, 4-speed non-overdrive gearbox, a ladder chassis sourced in Somerset, Triumph independent front suspension, MGA rear axle running 4.2:1, adjustable coil overs all round, MGA wire wheels, bespoke Aluminium bodywork over tube created in Ledbury, Alfa Romeo Rosso paint, Brooklands aero screens, Moto-Lita wheel and much more • It has an MSUK Passport and has run twice at Prescott and once at Curborough. The owner (and builder) is now approaching 85 and unfortunately his arthritis is preventing him from having more fun in the car The skill of friends Robin Butler and John Meredith resulted in this late-thirties Tipo 158 Alfetta-style Monoposto special. Seller Rating: 85 / 110 ««««¶ Registration: N/A Chassis No.: MSUK 02216 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 Lot 128 c.1961 Triumph ‘Alfetta’ Special • The DL 25 was one of Lamborghini’s most successful tractors, with over 900 examples built • Powered by a 25bhp, 2.5-litre, two-cylinder diesel engine coupled to a 4-speed manual gearbox •Much rarer, the Frutetto (Orchard Tractor) is one of just 216 or so ever made and this gleaming example is likely to be the very best surviving today • It’s owned by Mr Petrolheadonism, Ciro, whose passion for all things Lamborghini precedes him and he wanted this tractor restored to be as it would have been when brand new • Full nut and bolt restoration in 2021 by the team at Tricked Out Tractors , BBC Northern Ireland, details of which are on our website •With the restoration complete, it was time to ship the Frutteto back to England ahead of the special event where the guest of honour was Fabio Lamborghini, the nephew of company founder, Ferruccio •Mission accomplished, this stunning, rare tractor is now for sale and is available for your close inspection at our Wheeler Dealer Live sale A very special Lamborghini, the ultra rare DL25 Frutetto, fully restored as part of the BBC TV show Tricked out Tractors . Seller Rating: 102 / 105 ««««« Registration: N/A Chassis No.: TBA Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 Lot 129 1956 Lamborghini DL25 Frutetto More Details Lot 128 Bid On Lot 128 More Details Lot 129 Bid On Lot 129