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

302 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 Cars Lot 495 1976 MG BGT V8 •Introduced in 1973, the MG BGT V8 combined the familiar GT styling with Rover’s lightweight V8 engine, creating one of MG’s most desirable grand tourers •This example is finished in Glacier White with a contrasting black vinyl roof incorporating a sliding sunroof, black leather interior and black wheels •Purchased by our vendor in 1985, with just three former keepers. The odometer currently indicates 56,526 miles, having passed 100,000 miles in 1992 •Body restoration by MG specialists Brown & Gammons in 1994, followed by the installation of a later 4.0-litre cross-bolted Rover V8 engine in 2000, which has covered approximately 15,000 miles since. New distributors, coils and spark plugs have also been fitted with extensive documentation of work carried out •One of just 2,591 factory-built MG BGT V8s, this long-term-owned example offers an appealing combination of specialist restoration, upgraded V8 power and over 40 years of continuous ownership A distinctively presented MG BGT V8, in long-term ownership since 1985, with just three former keepers, a Brown & Gammons body restoration and an upgraded 4.0-litre Rover V8 engine. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 70 / 135 Registration: NJO 2P Chassis No.: GD2D1-2864G Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Dharam Singh Bhamra Telephone No: 07985 401998 Lot 496 1952 Land Rover Series I 80” •Introduced in 1948 and conceived as a simple, rugged and versatile utility vehicle, the Series I established the foundations of the Land Rover legend •First registered on 07/06/1952 , this Series I wears a satin Bronze Green respray, with a canvas tilt and seats by Exmoor Trim, chequer plate floors, Series I type door mirrors, period mud flaps and new sliding windows •Power comes from a Land Rover 2.5-litre diesel (a later unit, fitted in place of the original petrol engine), driving through a manual gearbox with Series 3 lightweight hubs •A restoration lasting some 15 months was completed in circa 2018 and we are reliably informed the restoration included a welded and rust treated chassis, reworked floorpans and bulkhead, rebuilt steering, new brake and clutch components, a new wiring loom with halogen headlights, and wheels shot blasted and stove enamelled and then fitted with new rubber •A charming Series I with torquier diesel power that is ready to be enjoyed A sympathetically restored 1952 Land Rover Series I 80”, finished in Bronze Green with a full Exmoor Trim canvas tilt and diesel power. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 103 / 135 Registration: 937 YUA Chassis No.: 26105302 Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 More Details Lot 495 Bid On Lot 495 More Details Lot 496 Bid On Lot 496