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

337 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 871 1995 Daimler Double-Six V12 LWB Saloon •The Daimler Double-Six represented the pinnacle of Jaguar luxury in the 1990s, combining V12 refinement with long-wheelbase comfort, and remains highly regarded amongst collectors seeking discreet opulence •This elegant example is finished in Westminster Blue over Parchment leather with figured Walnut veneers and chrome detailing, the car presents beautifully and sits on factory alloy wheels •Powered by Jaguar’s 6-litre V12 engine paired with a smooth automatic transmission, delivering seamless performance and exceptional refinement •Presented in original specification with no noted modifications, retaining its period correct detailing and fittings throughout •Supplied new by Stratstone Mayfair to a Saudi Royal Princess residing in Regent’s Park, later wearing Saudi diplomatic plates before export and subsequent re-registration in the UK. The history file and MOT records verify the low indicated mileage of 17,000 •Supplied with its cherished registration JAG 98L, extensive documentation, historical MOTs, and to be offered with a new 12-month MOT prior to sale •A rare opportunity to acquire a long-wheelbase V12 Daimler of exceptional provenance and low-mileage, ready for the most discerning collector. A superbly preserved Daimler Double-Six with just 17,000 miles from new and Saudi Royal provenance. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 108 / 135 Registration: JAG 98L Chassis No.: SAJDKAN33BR754246 Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000 Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 Lot 872 1972 Lotus Elite M50 Prototype – Chassis 0001A •The Lotus Elite M50 marked the third generation of Lotus cars and the successor to the Elan +2. Chassis 0001A, built in 1972, was the first prototype constructed by the Development Department at Hethel and confirmed by Lotus Cars Ltd and Club Lotus correspondence as one of four pilot builds preceding production •Finished in metallic green with tan interior trim, this early ‘Elite Coupé’ features prototype-specific body details and carries a John Player Special steering wheel boss reflecting Lotus’s Formula 1 successes of the period •Powered by the 2-litre all-alloy Lotus 907 twin-cam engine with dual carburettors, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, this development unit was used during early testing of the 907 programme that would later power production Elites and Eclats •Used by Colin and Hazel Chapman, Oliver Winterbottom and senior Lotus engineers for evaluation and road testing, it was later refinished in John Player Special black and gold before being returned to its original colour during later ownership •Supported by extensive provenance, including letters verifying its prototype status and ‘Pilot Build’ use, documentation includes archive correspondence, photographs, and event displays from the NEC Classic Motor Show and Hethel 50th Anniversary celebrations, where it was signed by Clive Chapman and Mike Kimberley •This represents a rare opportunity to acquire chassis 0001A — the very first Lotus Elite and an irreplaceable piece of Hethel history The first-ever Lotus Elite prototype, a confirmed ‘Pilot Build’ development car used by Colin Chapman and Oliver Winterbottom. Seller Rating: ««¶¶¶ Score 60 / 135 Registration: OVF 191M Chassis No.: 7310D0001A Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000 Specialist: Gary Dunne Telephone No: 07740 946796 More Details Lot 871 Bid On Lot 871 More Details Lot 872 Bid On Lot 872