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

284 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 Cars Lot 462 1997 Land Rover Freelander - Press Car •Launched in October 1997 and built at Solihull, the Freelander gave Land Rover a compact 4x4 and became Europe’s best selling four- wheel drive for five consecutive years •This three-door hardback is finished in Silver with a green and grey cloth interior, alloy wheels and a rear mounted spare wheel •We are reliably informed the car was owned by the Land Rover Company Vehicles Department until January 2001. It was registered on 10/09/1997 as an ‘LR 90 4c SW’ to deter the press from spotting Land Rover’s new model, supported by the DVLA record and copies of the original Land Rover registration documents •R214 BAC was pictured in Auto Express in 1997, was the test car for an eight-page Autocar feature in January 1998 and, we understand, appeared on the cover of Top Gear in 1998 with a seven-page article •Power comes from the 1.8-litre Rover K Series 16-valve petrol engine (118bhp), driving all four wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox •According to HPI records, it is noted as being a Category D write off, registered as such on 24/09/2004 •An unrestored piece of Land Rover history, ready for light recommissioning. Copies of all the magazines are included, along with some older MOT Certificates Former Land Rover press car R214 BAC, tested by Top Gear and Autocar , ripe for recommissioning. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 78 / 135 Registration: R214 BAC Chassis No.: SALLNAAA7WA600401 Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000 Offered without reserve Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 Lot 463 1973 Triumph TR6 (CR) O/D •An original UK-supplied, matching-numbers 1973 Triumph TR6, equipped with the desirable overdrive gearbox and finished in classic Triumph Racing Green with a contrasting black interior •Supplied new on 08/08/1973 in Lancashire to the British Leyland Truck & Bus Division, Leyland, originally finished in White and retaining its original registration, NTE 243M •Benefiting from an older, comprehensive restoration undertaken between 1992 and 1998, using a Heritage replacement shell, the quality of which has clearly stood the test of time •Now presenting extremely well, this appealing TR6 offers the opportunity to acquire a well-sorted example ready for further enjoyment by its next custodian •Sensibly upgraded for modern-day usability with a stainless-steel exhaust, Kenlow electric fan and seat belts, while retaining the character and driving appeal of the original TR6 •Accompanied by a comprehensive history file, including numerous invoices, handwritten notes, restoration photographs, purchase documentation and previous MOT Certificates •The history file also includes a useful ownership trace, helping to document the car’s life and restoration, and providing useful background for its next custodian •A highly appealing, UK-market TR6 with matching numbers A fine example of Triumph’s handsome TR6, an older restoration, Heritage-shelled and ready to be enjoyed. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 86 / 135 Registration: NTE 243M Chassis No.: CR20820 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Charles Smalley Telephone No: 07421 007866 More Details Lot 462 Bid On Lot 462 More Details Lot 463 Bid On Lot 463