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

272 The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 Cars Lot 681 1977 Ford Transit MkI ex-Fire Engine - 8,367km •The van was first registered in the UK in 2009 with its MOTs backing up the continued low UK mileage of just 8,367km. In addition to the MOT history there is a Transit Operators Manual and a correct Haynes Ford Transit Manual •As with many of the German Fire Engine Transits, this is an LWB with twin side rear doors and one-piece lift-up tailgate remaining in its original left-hand drive configuration •Unrestored and showing no signs of previous welding with original chassis, floors, outriggers, sills and paint •All body panels, wings, doors, bonnet, tailgate and valances appear factory-original with very good panel fitment •Paintwork presents well inside and out, with a few very minor markings inside the van as expected from usage, the overall paintwork is remarkably well preserved, having reportedly never seen a rainy day •Retains its original front seats and interior trim, in lovely condition having benefited from wearing seat covers during its UK tenure •Starts, runs and drives well, powered by its original 1,996cc four- cylinder engine A fabulously original, running and driving example of an untouched former Fire Engine, showing just 8,367km from new. Seller Rating: ««««« Score 125 / 135 Registration: OAS 321R Chassis No.: GB81TM12092 Estimate: £18,000 - £24,000 Specialist: Harry Fox-Edwards Telephone No: 07398 872032 Lot 682 1978 Lotus Esprit S2 •When first seen in concept form at the Turin Show in 1972, Giorgio Giugiaro’s dart-shaped outline was breathtakingly modern •On offer here is an early production S2 from 38 years current ownership with just 50,352 miles •First registered on 11/10/1978, it retains its 1,973cc, 160bhp Lotus Type 907, four-cylinder and Citroën C35 5-speed gearbox •Early S2 features include the original 14” Speedline alloys, Rover SD1 tail lights and Marina switchgear and door handles •Finished in black with a light tan leather and Marcasite interior similar to the JPS cars but preceeded them buy some months •Owned by a classic car garage proprietor who has maintained this very usable example including a full engine rebuild in his early ownership •More recently, the Esprit has benefited from a cambelt service and a fresh MOT (‘no advisories’) which is valid until June 2026. Our vendor will also supply a list of work carried out during his ownership •It’s rare to find an early car that remains unrestored and unmolested. We encourage your inspection at our Silverstone Festival Sale A very early second generation Lotus Esprit on offer from from 38 years current ownership with just 50,352 miles. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 95 / 135 Registration: UHY 550T Chassis No.: 78090497G Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 More Details Lot 681 Bid On Lot 681 More Details Lot 682 Bid On Lot 682