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

343 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 883 1935 Austin Seven Special •Originally a 1935 Ruby saloon, reimagined as a lightweight Special inspired by the 1934 EK Speedy, designed and built between 1997 and 2000 by ex-Land Rover engineer Ed Giblen (CEng; MIMechE) •Aluminium bodywork with panels by Roach Manufacturing and Frenchay Garage, Brooklands aero screens, relocated fuel tank and various original factory drawings used in the design •Rebuilt mechanicals with upgrades including a Mini SU carburettor, ALR inlet manifold, sports gearbox, uprated suspension and 12-volt conversion with rebuilt dynamo •Period performance enhancements result in lively road manners with 60mph cruising capability and strong oil pressure; described by the previous owner as ‘’goes like a bomb” •Invoices and photographs document the build, along with older MOTs showing 3,000 miles of light use up to 2012; recommissioned in 2022 by GL Motors of Hereford including a head overhaul, brake work and tune-up •Supplied with a file of photos and paperwork, several books on the Austin Seven, and a quantity of spares including original gearbox, 6v dynamo, starter motor, tools and lights Built by a chartered engineer with a nod to the EK Speedy, this lightweight aluminium-bodied Special offers vintage motoring at its most engaging. Seller Rating: ««««« Score 108/135 Registration: AUO 586 Chassis No.: 225257 Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Justin Dawkins Telephone No: 07718 140398 Lot 884 1977 Land Rover Series III 88” Safari Hardtop •Introduced in 1971, the Land Rover Series III remained in production until 1985 and represented the final evolution of the traditional Series Land Rovers before the advent of the 90 and 110 models •Originally supplied by Leyland Cars to Southern Counties Garages Ltd of Crawley, with the original bill of sale on file. Finished in a classic Bronze Green and Limestone Land Rover colour scheme with a Safari hardtop, deluxe front seats and trim, rear seating and original fittings retained •Powered by the 2¼-litre petrol engine driving via a manual gearbox, with Fairey overdrive and free-wheeling front hubs for more relaxed cruising •Factory options when new included a wing mirror, fuel filler lock, towbar, deluxe interior trim, heater, seatbelts and steering column lock, all specified on the original sales invoice – all retained to this day •Purchased by our vendor in 2012 and used sparingly since, remaining in running and driving order •Supplied with the original bill of sale and accompanying paperwork A well equipped petrol Series III Station Wagon supplied new by Leyland Cars, with its original bill of sale and a selection of period extras. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 81/135 Registration: OOV 733R Chassis No.: 92233309A Estimate: £7,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 More Details Lot 883 Bid On Lot 883 More Details Lot 884 Bid On Lot 884