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

286 The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 Cars Lot 709 1973 Ford Transit V4 MkI ex-Fire Service •The Ford Transit was a revolution in light commercial design and one of the best selling commercial vehicles in history •With its high load capacity, enabled by its wide track, gutsy V4 engine and excellent handling, it became a favourite of tradesmen •This left-hand drive ex-Fire Service Transit Mk1 is a long-wheelbase, twin-wheel panel van finished in Ford Light Blue •In very good condition, having seen very little use and having been off the road for many years •With its twin-wheel, heavy-duty chassis, it would make an excellent period towing and support vehicle for historic motorsport campaigns •The van is running well, but we understand that the brakes will require some attention and general recommissioning following a period of storage Ex-Fire Service, first generation, left-hand drive, twin-wheel panel van in need of a new career. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 71 / 135 Registration: VEF 250M Chassis No.: GB81NG11253 Estimate: £6,000 - £10,000 No reserve Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 Lot 710 1959 Porsche 218 Standard Tractor •The Porsche-Diesel Standard 218, also known as N 218, is the third generation of the two-cylinder Standard tractor series •Manufactured by Porsche-Diesel Motorenbau GmbH it was produced in four different variations •It features frameless block construction with a live portal axle at the rear and a dead beam axle with a central pivot point at the front •Drum brakes at the rear either of which can act as a steering brake •Powered by an air-cooled, two-cylinder, 1.6-litre diesel rated at 28bhp •Purchased by our vendor in 2023 with, we understand, around 5,300 hours use in its 64 year history •The file contains correspondence in connection with our vendor’s purchase in March 2023 and some photocopies of its Belgian title and provenance. The tractor is not UK-registered and does not have a V5C. An inspection of the history file is recommended An attractive example of Porsche’s ubiquitous Type 218 that’s enjoyed a restoration in the past. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 73 / 135 Registration: N/A Chassis No.: 2795H Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 More Details Lot 709 Bid On Lot 709 More Details Lot 710 Bid On Lot 710