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

296 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 Cars Lot 789 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 County •On offer here is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender County SW TDi finished in Rioja Red with 195,000 miles indicated from 11 years long term ownership •The 300Tdi engine, introduced in 1994, is the robust choice for Defender fans, a torquey 2,495cc diesel unit mated to Land Rovers famed four-wheel drive system •Purchased by our vendor in April 2014, we understand that its first recorded keeper for three years was Land Rover themselves •Whilst in his ownership, our enthusiast vendor has maintained the car himself including a cambelt replacement at 180,700 miles, as well as an engine oil change every 3,000 miles •Other substantial maintenance includes a reconditioned gearbox and clutch at 182,000 miles, new front brake callipers, discs and servo, vacuum pump, belt tensioner and fan belt, a fuel lift pump, O-rings on the injector pump and new sunroof seals •Bodywork repairs include three new doors and rear panels prior to a full respray in Rioja Red, a rarely chosen colour but one that really suits it •Defenders are admired globally and this carefully maintained and well presented, matching numbers example would be popular in the US now that it passes the ‘25-year Rule’ or it could remain here as a rather stylish workhorse Strikingly presented in the rarely seen Rioja Red, this Defender 90 has patently been cherished by its current owner of 11 years. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 85 / 135 Registration: N883 WHP Chassis No.: SALLDVB67TA974587 Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 Lot 790 1970 Triumph TR6 (CP) - ex-Chris Evans •First registered in 1970 and purchased by its previous owner from well known presenter, Chris Evans, the TR6 has had just three long term keepers prior to 2021, all of whom maintained an exceptional level of care •Presented in Damson over Tan Ambla with a black hood and its original steel hardtop, this 150bhp ‘CP’ specification example retains its factory character and sits on 165x15 Dunlop Sports with original disc wheels •The 2.5-litre straight-six engine is paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox featuring overdrive, offering strong performance and flexibility with classic TR6 sound and feel •Optioned from new with overdrive, heater, disc wheels and other desirable factory features, the car remains close to original specification with no recorded upgrades or modifications •Accompanied by a comprehensive history file with over 100 invoices documenting servicing and maintenance over five decades containing Bills of Sale, the original guarantee and handbook, stamped service schedules, multiple V5C logbooks, nearly every MOT Certificate, Tax Discs, trip records, correspondence, a BMI Heritage Certificate and detailed maintenance invoices •A remarkably well preserved, UK-supplied TR6 ‘CP’ with notable provenance and a superb papertrail, representing a rare opportunity to acquire a cherished and unspoilt example of Triumph’s celebrated six-cylinder roadster A UK-supplied, right-hand drive ‘CP’ model finished in Damson over Tan Ambla, beautifully preserved and once owned by broadcaster Chris Evans. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 108 / 135 Registration: NXC 97H Chassis No.: CP515970 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 More Details Lot 789 Bid On Lot 789 More Details Lot 790 Bid On Lot 790