THE ICONIC & CLASSIC SALES AT NEC 14th & 15th November 2026

218 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 Cars Lot 337 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL (R107) With Hardtop •The 1981 380SL was powered by the new lightweight 3.8-litre M116 SOHC V8 producing 215bhp and 224lb/ft through a four-speed automatic gearbox •This beautiful, Signal Red, example had spent its life in Jersey and later Guernsey until last year •Supplied new by Jacksons Mercedes to the long-term owners of just father and son •Imported with all taxes paid and UK-registered to one UK owner. Showing 69,585 miles from new •Within the last year it has had new tyres and brakes all round, a new exhaust centre section and a new battery •Recent mechanical work has included new injectors, fuel pump and fresh fluids •The bumpers have been replaced with high quality stainless steel items •Supplied with all owner’s manuals and a stamped service history •MOT to 19/10/2027 issued with no advisories •Complete with its factory hardtop and, being ULEZ compliant, a very attractive classic for town or country Striking in Signal Red with its matching hardtop, this low ownership, low mileage, 3.8-litre R107 SL has spent most of its life in the sunny Channel Islands. Seller Rating: ««««« Score 135 / 135 Registration: CFM 897W Chassis No.: 1070452206415 Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000 Specialist: Lionel Abbott Telephone No: 07831 574381 Lot 338 1976 Ford Cortina 2000 GT Crayford Sunshine Conversion •Although Crayford carried out over 400 Sunshine Conversions, most went abroad and according to the Crayford Convertible Car Club less than ten remain on the road in the UK •Only the centre section of the roof was removed leaving the B and C pillars, the side windows, and the roof gutters intact offering significantly better upper-body strength eliminating ‘scuttle shake’ •A full-length vinyl hood could be rolled all the way back down to the boot and tucked away under a tonneau cover •GT and GXL models featured the distinctive four-headlight front grille and an American-influenced dashboard were the most popular •This post-facelift 1976 2000 GT remains powered by Ford’s SOHC 97bhp 1,993cc Pinto engine fitted with an uprated Sierra Type 9 five-speed gearbox and benefitting from power assisted steering professionally fitted by Easy Steer of Essex in December 2022 •In 2014, a six year restoration was commenced which included a new vinyl soft top, a full respray in Platinum Silver, refurbished Wolfrace alloys and retrimmed front and rear seats - Cortina GT ‘Tombstone’ in the front and the rear from the later Ford Puma. Only 373 miles covered since restoration •Supplied with an impressive history folder as well as spares including the original steel wheels, steering wheel, and original grille as well as the removed Mk3 headlights and indicators Striking, post-facelift, Cortina Mk III 2000 GT with the rarely seen Crayford Sunshine Conversion and previously subject to a six-year restoration. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 81 / 135 Registration: MGW 260P Chassis No.: BABTSB36933 Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 More Details Lot 337 Bid On Lot 337 More Details Lot 338 Bid On Lot 338