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

275 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 747 1964 Austin Mini Cooper MkI 997 •This 1964 example, finished in Old English White with a black roof and a correct red and gold brocade interior, is a genuine 997 Cooper backed by a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate •The car was purchased in 2021 as a project and has been subject to a comprehensive three year restoration by our enthusiast vendor, a Mini restorer with over 40 years of experience, completed to an exceptional standard •The body was stripped to a bare shell, mounted on a rotisserie and professionally resprayed in period correct cellulose paint after the required, but pleasingly minimal, welding was carried out. Both subframes were removed, stripped, repainted and fully rebuilt with all new or refurbished components including brakes, suspension and steering •A brand new wiring loom was installed along with replacement door, screen and boot rubbers and refreshed brightwork throughout. The interior was completely retrimmed by Newton Commercial to correct BMC specification, retaining its original character and finish •Mechanically the engine and gearbox were overhauled as required, with rebuilt SU carburettors, a new exhaust manifold and full new exhaust system fitted. •The restoration is documented with photos of the build process as well as a plethora of invoices from Mini Spares, old tax discs, MOTs and a ‘buff’ logbook •There is no history prior to the vendor’s purchase in 2021 A fine example of the rare 997cc Mini Cooper, lovingly restored by our marque enthusiast vendor with over 40 years of experience in restoring Minis. Seller Rating: ««««« Score 133 / 135 Registration: 9615 RU Chassis No.: C-A2S7/502450 Estimate: £18,000 - £24,000 Specialist: Harry Fox-Edwards Telephone No: 07398 872032 Lot 748 1962 Jaguar Mk2 2.4 Saloon - Manual Overdrive - 42,183 Miles •Finished in its original colour combination of flawless Opalescent Silver Blue with original navy blue leather, original carpets, door cards, headlining etc. •This matching numbers, ‘time warp’ Jaguar was dispatched on 18/05/1962 via distributor Henlys London to retailer Bentalls in Kingston-on-Thames •Purchased by the last family owner in 1984, serviced and put into storage later that year due to the owner working overseas. It has remained in storage ever since until recently (40 years) •Small and large tools still present. There is service history going back to the 1960s, original sticker in the door pillar which states new tyres fitted at 35,000 miles on 20/11/1971 •Supplied with previous owner correspondence, operating manual, Heritage Certificate, two sets of keys, original guarantee and service invoices including an oil service on 24/08/1966 at 20,638 miles costing £1/2s/10d, equivalent to £1.07 today, which included a carburettor adjustment - 26p, engine oil - 10p, and steering box top up - 4p •Only 42,183 miles from new. MOT until June 2026 issued with no advisories •Extensively recommissioned over recent months by a classic car specialist whose work we know and the quality of which we have seldom seen replicated (see Seller Rating) UK-supplied from new in a classic colour combination. Matching numbers, four former registered keepers, only 42,183 miles and recently fully recommissioned to an exceptional standard. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 109 / 135 Registration: KVG 84A Chassis No.: 112786DN Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 More Details Lot 747 Bid On Lot 747 More Details Lot 748 Bid On Lot 748