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

224 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 Cars Lot 347 1973 Lotus Elan +2S 130 (Type 50) •The Elan +2 combined Lotus’ renowned lightweight engineering and handling with a more refined 2+2 cabin, featuring walnut veneer, comprehensive instrumentation and greater practicality •Where its junior sibling was aimed squarely at the enthusiastic hobbyist, the +2 was conceived to tempt the affluent young family man out of his Jaguar and into a Lotus for the first time •The most powerful and desirable iteration of the Type 50 was the +2S 130 featuring the 1,558cc ‘Big Valve’ Lotus-Ford Twin Cam producing 126bhp through twin Weber carburettors and, in this case, coupled to a four-speed gearbox •This example was built at Hethel and despatched on 24/05/1973 to G.S. Cars of Warmley, near Bristol, where it served as their dealer demonstrator •Finished in Lagoon Blue with a contrasting Silver Flake roof and retaining its original-style alloy wheels, along with a refreshed interior •Restored by Ant Anstead and his team for Born Mechanic , retaining an appealing degree of gentle patination •Further work carried out since the show includes upgraded electric pop-up headlights, a new dashboard with new switches and wiring, a new electric fuel pump and starter motor •A particularly interesting +2 S 130 with early dealer-demonstrator provenance and the added interest of its recent televised restoration Restored by Ant Anstead for the TV show, Born Mechanic , this desirable +2 was originally supplied as a Lotus dealer demonstrator and has since benefited from further sympathetic improvements. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 83 / 135 Registration: HDG 269L Chassis No.: 73051375L Estimate: £14,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 348 2000 Volkswagen Polo GTI Three-Door •Bringing Volkswagen’s familiar GTI appeal to a smaller package, the Polo combined compact proportions with a lively 1.6-litre engine, offering an engaging alternative to its larger Golf sibling •Finished in Diamond Black, this example has had just two owners from new, with its modest mileage supported by an extensive service record •The service book contains 21 stamps, with the most recent service carried out by Volkswagen at 18,890 miles •The cambelt and water pump were replaced at 18,466 miles, providing a useful record of this important maintenance •Accompanied by its handbooks and tax discs spanning 2001–2015, an appealing opportunity to acquire a lightly used example of Volkswagen’s compact GTI A remarkably low-mileage Polo GTI indicating just 19,119 miles, with two owners from new and a service book containing 21 stamps. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 109 / 135 Registration: X886 WYA Chassis No.: WVWZZZ6NZ1Y068192 Estimate: £9,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 More Details Lot 347 Bid On Lot 347 More Details Lot 348 Bid On Lot 348