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

274 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 Cars Lot 442 2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed •The Continental GT arrived in 2003 as a four-seat grand tourer powered by a twin turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 driving all four wheels through an automatic gearbox. The GTC convertible followed in 2006, bringing the same effortless pace with the roof down •In 2009, the Speed arrived, adding 48bhp for a total of 602bhp, with 0 to 60mph in around 4.5 seconds and a top speed of around 200mph with the roof up. Lowered, stiffer suspension, a Dynamic ESP mode, a revised grille and bumper, larger tailpipes and a bootlid spoiler set it apart •First registered in October 2009, this example is finished in Beluga Black with a matching interior and 20-inch alloys. It was serviced between 2020 and 2024 by Balmoral UK, the Worcester-based Rolls-Royce and Bentley independent specialists •Two solenoid valves were fitted by DMS Autotech in July 2026. Balmoral’s work includes a 40,000 mile service in 2023 and, in February 2024, new coils and spark plugs all round •Documentation includes the V5C, specialist invoices and previous MOT Certificates A well presented Bentley Continental GTC in Beluga Black, seen here in its formidable Speed variant with documented history. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 80 / 135 Registration: RX59 KJK Chassis No.: SCBDF23W2AC063647 Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 Lot 443 1998 Jaguar XJ8 3.2 •Introduced in 1997, the X308 XJ8 was the first V8 saloon in Jaguar’s history, pairing the new AJ-V8 engine, first seen in the 1996 XK8, with an evolution of the earlier X300 body •Finished in deep Madeira Mica - code CGH - over Oatmeal leather with burr walnut veneer, this example was supplied new by Doves Jaguar of South Croydon, with its pre-delivery inspection recorded at 12 miles and handover on 28/03/1998 •First registered on 24/03/1998 and supplied to a Mr Froud, it remained with the original keeper for an astonishing 22 years then passing to its second keeper, our vendor •Pleasingly supplied with its original book packs and service book, which carries five dealer stamps from London Docklands Jaguar, Gatwick Jaguar and Stratstone between 2000 and 2006 •More recent servicing includes an array of well sorted invoices by Grange Brentwood Jaguar from 2021 to 2026, the latest in April 2026 at 29,522 miles. Larger jobs include brake fluid and coolant changes in April 2024, following a vehicle health check plus an air conditioning re-gas and anti-bacterial clean in 2025 •Now displaying a modest 29,953 miles with just one previous keeper, it’s clear to us that this has been one pampered Jaguar, beautifully presented with an impressive history to match, this surely has to be on of the best XJ8s we have ever seen A stunning 1998 Jaguar XJ8 3.2 with just 29,953 miles, beautifully presented in Madeira Mica with just one previous keeper and a great history file. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 81 / 135 Registration: R5 GFF Chassis No.: SAJJJALG3CR836646 Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 More Details Lot 442 Bid On Lot 442 More Details Lot 443 Bid On Lot 443