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

324 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 Cars Lot 845 2003 BMW M3 (E46) Convertible •Powered by the sonorous S54 3.2-litre straight-six generating 343bhp at 7,900rpm and 269lb/ft at 4,900rpm optioned with the desirable 6-speed manual gearbox •ABS, switchable dynamic stability control, cornering brake control and traction-control •Really well presented in Mystic Blue with a very smart light grey leather interior and sits on 19” diamond-cut alloys •Extensive service history (main dealer, specialist and independents). 14 stamps in the service book with the most recent at Barrett’s BMW of Ashford including valve clearances at a cost of £1,300 •Numerous invoices detailing Vanos VVT system, timing chain and associated tensioners changed in 2015, £28,000 of spend is catalogued in this M3’s lifetime demonstrating immense care •More recent maintenance includes addressing one of the E46 M3’s big three, namely the reinforcement of the boot floor with all the suspension components either renewed or professionally refurbished, the underside painted, and new discs and pads at a cost of over £6,000. New Michelin Pilot sport tyres all round •A fine example of a completely standard car with no aftermarket modifications, well preserved and maintained. Just what you hoped to find An excellent example of one of the most versatile performance convertibles available, looked after with no expense spared and remains delightfully standard. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 88 / 135 Registration: GK53 OCO Chassis No.: WBSBR92020PM94748 Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 Lot 846 1989 Ford Escort XR3i •This 1989 UK-supplied car is finished in Ford Diamond White with colour-coded de-locked handles, smoked rear light clusters, Ford RS side skirts and spoilers, factory sunroof and green-tinted glass, sitting on 16-inch TSW alloy wheels with Yokohama tyres •A celebrated concours-winning Escort XR3i, with an extraordinary history of national show success and presented in excellent order •Powered by its 1.6-litre fuel-injected four-cylinder engine coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox, with uprated drilled front brake discs, the engine bay features a gloss black painted block, black Samco hoses and extensive chrome detailing throughout •Enhancements include a Ford RS four-spoke steering wheel, grey half- leather Recaro seats trimmed in Ford Zola cloth, alarm, central locking and a genuine Ford radio cassette. The dashboard, carpets and door cards remain in exceptional condition (see seller rating for more information) •The subject of an exceptional restoration and concours preparation with three detailed photographic and invoice files, including every receipt from the original invoice from Ford to completion. The car has featured in numerous magazines, most recently Fast Ford in September 2024, and includes all of its concours trophies •An award-winning example with multiple Class Winner and Champion titles at the Autoglym Classic Concours, Ford Fair and XR Owners Club National Day between 1996 and 2010, now showing 57,048 miles and MOT valid until July 2026 with no advisories. An award-winning show car with multiple First in Class and Overall victories at Autoglym Classic Concours, Ford Fair and XR Owners Club National Day events between 1996 and 2010. Seller Rating: ««««« Score 133 / 135 Registration: A3 XRO Chassis No.: WF0BXXGCABKR16820 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 More Details Lot 845 Bid On Lot 845 More Details Lot 846 Bid On Lot 846