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

244 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 Cars Lot 385 1971 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Series 2 •Supplied new by Lotus in June 1972 and finished in Carmine Red with a Biscuit interior and just hree owners from new •Its original owner, a school teacher, used the Europa as his summer daily driver until retiring in the early 1990s, when he embarked upon a comprehensive restoration using Lotus factory-sourced parts •The restoration included a replacement galvanised backbone chassis, a rebuild of the original Twin Cam engine and attention to the gearbox, driveshafts and hubs. A factory two-seat trim kit was fitted, whilst the original dashboard was retained •Ownership changed in February 2006 to a retired Naval Officer, who commissioned Edgcumbe Paintshop to repaint the car •Part of our vendor’s private Collection since 2009 and having covered fewer than 5,000 miles since its restoration, the Europa was comprehensively recommissioned by HR Classics of Lulham, Herefordshire in 2024 •Work included new AVO adjustable dampers and springs supplied by Lotus Supplies of Warwick, a polybush kit, new brake calipers and stainless-steel brake pipes, a stainless-steel exhaust and new carpets. The engine was removed and serviced, the carburettors serviced and the cooling system flushed and serviced, including a Davies Craig water-pump upgrade •The Europa sits on its original Dunlop alloy wheels, now fitted with new Fulda tyres A three-owner Europa Twin Cam, comprehensively restored by its original owner and covering fewer than 5,000 miles since, with significant recommissioning completed in 2024. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 99 / 135 Registration: LML 151K Chassis No.: 72041531P Estimate: £18,000 - £24,000 Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 Lot 386 1978 Dodge Tradesman B200 Van •Imported to the UK in 2018, having previously had one owner in the USA, and subsequently three UK owners. Acquired by our vendor in 2020 and dry-stored since 2022 •Remarkably, the panel van body remains uncut, with no additional side windows fitted, and retains its original paint from its life in a dry-state climate •The wonderfully period interior features deep-buttoned conker-coloured faux leather panelling, together with a matching second-row bench seat which converts into a bed •Recently fitted with a rebuilt gearbox by Ted’s Transmissions, with the supporting invoice on file. A Holley Street Warrior carburettor was installed, tuned and set up at Aston Martin Works in 2022 •Classic street-van ‘big ‘n’ little’ tyres contribute to its distinctive stance, whilst our vendor describes the Dodge as offering comfortable and relaxed cruising •A genuinely versatile machine, it has been used for the daily commute to Aston Martin at Newport Pagnell and as a weekend race-support van, with sufficient space for three full-size race bikes whilst also providing overnight accommodation A wonderfully evocative 1970s American street van, retaining its original paint and period buttoned interior, with plenty of space for work, play or weekends away. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 75 / 135 Registration: BVV 152S Chassis No.: B21BE8X114796 Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 More Details Lot 385 Bid On Lot 385 More Details Lot 386 Bid On Lot 386