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

288 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 Cars Lot 773 1973 Hillman Super Imp Rally Car •A 1973 Hillman Imp Super rebuilt from a classic trials car into a rally- prepared example by its current custodian in 2003 •Proven competition history including the Monte Carlo Winter Challenge (2005), the Emerald Isle Rally (2006), and numerous other road events •Powered by a 998cc Rallye Imp engine (65bhp ex-factory) equipped with twin 40 Webers, rebuilt by respected Imp specialist Dennis Allt (TransImp Ltd) and fitted with his signature camshaft •Extensively restored around two years ago with over £12,000 invested, including new floorpans, sills, new brakes and a full repaint •Rally-ready specification featuring a bolt-in cage, 10-gallon long- range tank, genuine 12” Minilite wheels, TRS harnesses, Tripmaster, watches, Cibie Oscar spotlights etc. •Described by our vendor as ‘ready to rally’ and an ideal entrant for historic rallying, regularity or club motorsport A well sorted Hillman Imp rally contender, on offer from 20 years long term ownership and benefiting from substantial recent investment. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 93 / 135 Registration: WNF 438L Chassis No.: TBC Estimate: £10,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 Lot 774 1946 GMC Pick-Up ‘Rat Rod’ •Imported from San Francisco, retaining its original all steel bodywork throughout with a chassis and underside as clean as the exterior •Subtly chopped roofline, So Cal suspension all round and disc brakes to the front •New chassis supporting a Chevrolet 350ci (5.7-litre) small block crated engine rated at 330bhp, with only c.1,700 miles covered since installation •Equipped with a 4-barrel Holley carburettor and chrome Edelbrock top-mount air intake •Heavy-duty TH400 automatic transmission with recently fitted oil cooler •Fully serviced very recently – engine oil and filter, gearbox oil and filter, rear differential oil, plus new gaskets fitted throughout •New timber bed liner and large capacity fuel tank fitted neatly in the bed •Despite the bodywork looking like it had survived a Tornado in Kansas, it was professionally finished in clear coat within Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 paint booth at Mercedes-AMG Petronas in Brackley •Aircraft-inspired bomber seats fabricated in metal – surprisingly comfortable – with key-start and electronic ignition •Sensibly guided considering what it would cost to replicate A splendid 5.7-litre ‘Rat Rod’. Based on the 1946 GMC Pick-Up and finished in the style of Steve Darnell’s WelderUp creations. Seller Rating: ««««« Score 124 / 135 Registration: YXG 678 Chassis No.: 4210 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 More Details Lot 773 Bid On Lot 773 More Details Lot 774 Bid On Lot 774