The Iconic & Classic Sale at The NEC Classic Motor Show 2025

265 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 727 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk1 Frogeye •The Oxford Dictionary’s definition of ‘Spritely’ is ‘Like a Sprite, lively, nimble, full of energy’, a description that neatly fits the smart little Cherry Red Frogeye on offer here •An original UK-supplied, right-hand drive Mk1 which retains its original 948cc engine •Heritage Certificate confirms despatch in May 1959 to Swain and Jones Ltd, Farnham and onward to its first owner •Factory-fitted extras included a heater, rev counter and front bumpers •Comprehensive overhaul in 2005 with invoices: new clutch, ring gear, timing gears/chain, spin-on oil filter conversion, and +60’’ pistons •Brake overhaul in 2011 with new cylinders and shoes •Retains all-steel construction and a nicely patinated original interior •Supplied with a spare wheel, side screens, tonneau and roof (no rips or tears) •Accompanied by a history file, invoices and 26 old MOTs. Now MOT and tax-exempt An original UK-supplied, right-hand drive Frogeye Sprite MkI, finished in Cherry Red and retaining its 948cc engine. Good history supported by its Heritage Certificate and 26 old MOTs. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 81 / 135 Registration: VOT 428 Chassis No.: AN517181 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 Lot 728 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129) •A facelift example of the elegant R129-generation SL500, powered by Mercedes-Benz’s superb M119 5-litre quad-cam, 32-valve V8 •Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic with a black leather interior, the combination most closely associated with this era of flagship SLs •Supplied new in 1998, this car has had just three owners from new and now shows a modest 85,996 miles •Complete with both roofs – the electrically operated soft top and the highly desirable, factory-fitted, panoramic glass hardtop •Accompanied by its original stamped service book, recording main dealer servicing up to 2020 and marque specialists thereafter •Will receive a fresh service by Mercedes-Benz Salisbury along with a new MOT prior to the sale •Supplied with its original owner’s manual, service book, print-outs of service schedules, maintenance invoices spanning many years, and a full set of keys •Recently fitted with four new Continental tyres and a stainless steel exhaust. Dinitrol treated. Fitted with upgraded radio providing streaming and Bluetooth, original unit supplied together with hardtop stand •A fine opportunity to acquire a late model, panoramic-roof SL500 in very good condition, undoubtedly a ‘modern classic’ A desirable, post-facelift R129 SL500 with the legendary M119 V8, factory Panoramic hardtop and in very good condition. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 108 / 135 Registration: R260 ABD Chassis No.: WDB1290672F156480 Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Harry Whale Telephone No: 07919 887374 More Details Lot 727 Bid On Lot 727 More Details Lot 728 Bid On Lot 728