The Iconic & Classic Sales at Silverstone Festival 22nd-24th August 2025

235 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 607 1959 Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite •Between 1998 and 2001, this 1959 Sprite Mk1 was subject to major mechanical work which included a rebuilt cylinder head with unleaded conversion, a re-bored block with new pistons, main and big end bearings, new oil pump, timing chain and clutch •Additional work included all new coolant hoses, new fuel pipes, new thermostat and housing, new brake cylinders, brake shoes, brake hoses, brake drums, master cylinder, radiator, water pump, half-shaft hub oil seals and ‘o’ rings, rear axle oil seal and the suspension was treated to new bushes and wishbones •In early 2014, having had no paintwork or bodywork for almost 15 years, the car was stripped down and treated to a full professional re-paint in Old English White at a cost in the region of £5,000 •The interior has a lovely aged feel to it with red carpets, smart original/correct-style seats in red leather, a tidy dashboard with the usual array of scattered switches and a wood-rimmed steering wheel • The full weather equipment is in very good order, the silver wire wheels are in good condition and on the whole, the car presents very well •708 BUP is not a show car, but a very honest, smartly presented, usable example that is ideal for regular use and lots of fun The Oxford Dictionary’s definition of ‘Spritely’ is ‘Like a Sprite, lively, nimble, full of energy’, a description that neatly fits this example. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 108 / 135 Registration: 708 BUP Chassis No.: ANS7857 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 No reserve Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 Lot 608 1974 Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupé •The Lotus Classic Certificate (73010623E) confirms that this was an Elan Sprint Coupé, supplied via by the Riverview Garage to fulfil Works Order D478 •The chassis was replaced with a Spyder unit in October 1984 and it’s believed converted to a drophead coupé at this time. Various receipts are on file for interior trim, engine parts, rechroming etc. •The car was fully restored by the previous owner and refinished in Lagoon Blue over Cirrus White, however only a few receipts are on file for these works by Mick Miller Classic Lotus •Purchased by our vendor in October 2020 and since then has been maintained by Trevor Farrington Ltd in Knutsford •Some £10,000 of works have been carried out in the last four years including an engine rebuild, master cylinder overhaul, small issues like door handles, door seals etc. and routine servicing •The result is a beautifully presented and maintained example at a very sensible estimate. The perfect summer wheels? •Supplied with a history file containing the aforementioned invoices, V5C, MOTs, correspondence etc. Converted from a Coupé in the past and benefiting from a new Spyder chassis and subsequent full restoration. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 108 / 135 Registration: RKN 618M Chassis No.: 73010623E Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000 Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 More Details Lot 607 Bid On Lot 607 More Details Lot 608 Bid On Lot 608