The Iconic & Classic Sales at Silverstone Festival 22nd-24th August 2025
305 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 747 1968 Rover P5 B Saloon •First registered in 1968, this Rover P5 B Saloon was originally supplied by Henly’s Limited, London, to the editor of Headlight, the lorry driver’s magazine, with the registration number JK 21 •Following the editor’s passing, the car was placed in a heated garage in 1978, where it remained untouched until 2018. That year, it was registered to his nephew, the original number plate was removed and the 3.5-litre Buick-derived V8 engine underwent a comprehensive rebuild •The vehicle was then sold to its current owner, who has since carried out further restoration work, including the installation of a new gearbox, upgraded suspension, uprated radiator, stainless steel exhaust and new carpets throughout •Presented in striking Admiralty Blue over a Buckskin interior, the car features a rear bench seat and heated rear window •Today, this exceptional Rover has covered just 33,000 miles from new and comes with a detailed history file. Documentation includes the original purchase correspondence, a Headlight magazine feature and a Daily Express article •A true head-turner in its day, this P5 B remains a standout classic and is sure to attract admiring glances wherever it goes With just 32,000 miles and two previous keepers, this stunning Rover P5 B is something very special. Seller Rating: ««««« Score 128 / 135 Registration: MFX 481G Chassis No.: 84002196A Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 748 1994 MG RV8 - UK-Delivered •Of the 1983 cars built in total, just 311 were supplied to the UK-market and this example is finished in British Racing Green Metallic paintwork with a Stone Beige leather interior and currently displays just 42,023 miles •On offer from a deceased estate so the history is limited. The V5C states seven previous registered owners •The car was sold by Beaulieu Garage in 2014 and there is a printed sheet from them stating that the car is powered by a 5-litre TVR unit and benefits from Poly-bushed suspension, upgraded shocks and electric steering, none of which our vendors are able to confirm •To our eyes it appears to be fitted with the normal 3.9-litre V8 but it has been fitted with a Torque Flow TF500 induction kit, standard equipment on a Griffith 500 •The MG presents well generally and is described as running and driving although would benefit from a light recommissioning •Sensibly guided even for a standard RV8, interested parties would need to establish for themselves the car’s state of tune etc. One of the 311 UK-market cars, finished in British Racing Green Metallic and on offer from a deceased estate. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 80 / 135 Registration: L707 KBV Chassis No.: SARRAWBMBMG000320 Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 More Details Lot 747 Bid On Lot 747 More Details Lot 748 Bid On Lot 748
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