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

334 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 Cars Lot 865 1959 Ford Edsel Ranger •Manufactured in 1959, this first generation, facelift Edsel Ranger two-door saloon is fitted with the economical 3.7-litre straight-six Ford ‘Mileage Maker’ mated to a column shift 3-speed automatic •An expensive footnote in the Ford Motor Company’s mid-century production history, the Edsel was intended as a fourth brand, but was discontinued after just three years •The classic car enthusiast, however, adores rarity and this car was later owned by the CEO of the Edsel Owners Club of America, and later bought directly from his family by Eddie ‘Mr Edsel’ Clarkson who registered it into the UK on 15/01/1997 •Purchased from Mr Clarkson’s widow by our vendor in 2019 joining his collection of American cars •Regularly displayed and in demand with filmmakers, it even featured in Harrison Ford’s last appearance as Indiana Jones •Imported with some 38,000 miles, the car has covered some 10,500 miles since and is presented to auction with an MOT valid until 30/01/2026, a long list of spares and a workshop manual •A rare car, keenly estimated, with an impeccable provenance and even used by Wikipedia in their entry on the model A very rare car, formerly owned by the CEO of the Edsel Owners Club of America, UK-registered since 1997 with appearances on the big screen and a regular at classic car shows. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 83 / 135 Registration: SSY 753 Chassis No.: A9UC725238 Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Arwel Richards Telephone No: 07434 960868 Lot 866 1971 Austin Mini Cooper 1275 S Mk3 •First registered on 01/07/1971, this is an original UK-supplied Mini Cooper S 1275, indicating 68,348 miles, with six years current ownership and seven former keepers •The rare Mk3 Cooper S retained Hydrolastic suspension, and this example still runs on it, sitting on correct steel Cooper S wheels fitted with Yokohama tyres, all in good condition •The matching-numbers engine and gearbox were fully reconditioned by Mini Sport in 2020, with very little mileage covered since; it pulls well and shifts smoothly through the gears •The mechanical specification includes twin carburettors, the original airbox, three-branch manifold and a full Maniflow centre-exit exhaust for the proper Cooper S soundtrack •Presents well with a pleasing patina; the car has had some paintwork over the years, including a recent driver’s door skin replacement to a high standard •Retains many original interior features, believed to include carpets, headlining and seats, and is supplied with the original door cards •Desirable details include twin fuel tanks, Cooper S spare wheel, jack, wheel brace, spare keys, and original items such as the blue bonnet badge and accelerator pedal rubber •Accompanied by a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, invoices for works and parts, and remains MOT and tax exempt as a historic vehicle An original, UK-supplied, Mk3 Mini Cooper S in wonderfully usable condition, retaining its Hydrolastic suspension and desirable factory features. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 89 / 135 Registration: BEG 494J Chassis No.: XAD1416325A Estimate: £12,000 - £15,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 More Details Lot 865 Bid On Lot 865 More Details Lot 866 Bid On Lot 866