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1965 Ford F250 4×4 V8, Rare survivor, having spent 6 decades in Arizona. Simply stunning

1965 Ford F250 4×4 V8, Rare survivor, having spent 6 decades in Arizona. Simply stunning
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Heralded as the ‘Biggest Truck news in years’ the F-100 and F-250 offered many new features for’65. Featuring Ford’s new Twin-I-Beam independent suspension, new SAE standard parallel-rail frames, new bigger engines, progressive-type rear springs, rugged new transmissions, and extra corrosion protection for critical areas, all of which gave the new Ford truck range greater durability.

Three new engine options were offered, two V6 variants and a more powerful 352 cu.in V8, packing 208HP and 315 lbs-ft of torque at only 2400RPM. The later unit being the powerplant fitted to this truck along with the classic ‘4 in the floor’ manual gearshift.

Believed to be in the custody of one Arizona State family since its first registration in 1965. In 2009 the truck was mechanically recommissioned by the Grandson who then kept for a further 9 years. In 2018 it made its journey to its new UK owner and resided in the West Country for a further 4 years. During this time the owner carefully overhauled the cylinder head, carburettor, water pump, alternator, and brakes. All documentation pertaining to the scope of work is contained within the vehicle file.

Testimony to Ford’s marketing pre-launch info, the extra corrosion protection has certainly done its job in the case of this truck. It’s never been subjected to any welding or filler repairs and all the original panels are remarkably preserved with all factory spot welds evident, the underside still retains its factory stone guard and seam sealer. The faded, patinated paintwork and light surface rust really do add to its character and have been sympathetically sealed with Morris Ankor-Wax. Additionally, the tyres have been replaced in 2018 and a recent exhaust system fitted including Red Cherry Bombs providing a great soundtrack!

In summary, this is one very special Pick-up that’s largely original with every measure taken to ensure its body and mechanical integrity. Living 53 years of its life in a super-dry environment and carefully garaged since its time in the UK. It’s ready to be enjoyed by its next fortunate owner.

  

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1964 Daimler 2.5V8, Beautifully preserved with only one former family owner.

1964 Daimler 2.5V8, Beautifully preserved with only one former family owner.
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A beautifully preserved and original example being formerly owned by one family since new. Delivered to the family home in Finchley, North London by Strastone, Mayfair on the 22nd September 1964 and supplied by distributor’s Sanderson & Holmes LTD, London Road, Derby.

Finished in arguably one of the most desired colour schemes, Opalescent Gunmetal with Red Leather, the colour combination featuring in the original Sales Catalogue.

The Daimler was in regular use and carefully garaged up until the owner’s retirement from driving in 1988.  The mileage covered up to this time being a little under 69,000 miles. For a further 8 years it was carefully garaged then retired to the son’s home in Dorset.

For the past 26 years, it has been carefully maintained, correctly stored, and loved by the family who used the Daimler for various special family occasions and frequently attended local Jaguar Enthusiast Club events, it has covered a little over 3,000 miles during this time.

In 2004, the Daimler was treated to a high quality respray of both sides, the bonnet, roof, and boot lid remain the original one stage aluminumized cellulose finish, the condition and originality of all the panels is quite exceptional. Equally, the chrome is completely original and in excellent condition and the interior is a very special place indeed.

There is an impressively large vehicle history file (Even down to the first original tax disc issued) and an exceptionally good MOT record. A new MOT will be issued prior to delivery, confidently with no advisories.

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1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 FHC. 74th car built and retaining matching numbers. LHD

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 FHC. 74th car built and retaining matching numbers. LHD
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2214RD is a very special car that we have been directly involved with for 20 years. Our relationship started back in 2002 when we purchased the car as a ground-up restoration project. The original buff logbook was supplied with the car upon purchase. It took thousands of man hours to achieve the finished result that you see today, completely restored to perfection and presented in its original livery of Opalescent Graphite with red leather interior.

A Heritage Certificate further confirming originality of the chassis and engine and being the 74th RHD flat-floor model built by Jaguar, Coventry. During the restoration we opted to install the later fitted foot wells, making the car a more comfortable and useable ‘everyday’ car.

In 2012 a deal was struck at the Goodwood Revival with a Swiss client who opted for the car to be converted to left hand drive. Once completed by our engineers, the car was shipped to Switzerland where it resided for a further two years. A change in the client’s circumstances enabled us to buy the car back in 2015. 

Remaining with us since this time, it’s been carefully stored and used sparingly on dry days. The time has now come to let the car go to a new home and be enjoyed by its next owner.

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1982 VW Scirocco GTI MK2, Ex Volkswagen UK launch car and quite exceptional throughout.

1982 VW Scirocco GTI MK2, Ex Volkswagen UK launch car and quite exceptional throughout.
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A very early example of a MK2 Scirocco GTI, originally registered new by Volkswagen UK, Milton Keynes as a launch car in June 1982 and subsequently sold to its second registered owner by Contim Motors of South Harrow in September of the same year. The third and last registered owner bought the car from Crowdy’s Garages in February 1986. Cowdy’s at that time being the Swindon based official Volkswagen dealer.

The car was kept carefully for a further 25 years and sold to a dealer and collector who kept the car garaged in his collection until recently. 

The vibrant Mars Red exterior looks stunning and was subject to a high quality respray to refresh the fading original over 10 years ago. 

The interior is trimmed in the black ‘Sports Stripe’ cloth fabric that was only in production until 1983 when the 1.8 DX engine replaced the 1.6 unit, at the same time Volkswagen dispensed with the rather cool single windscreen wiper mechanism and the two-piece rear parcel shelf with retractable support cables. As you can see from the pictures, all trim aspects are in great condition with an unmolested parcel shelf and cables that still work!

There is extensive documentation supporting the car’s history along with a complete VW driver’s book pack, original service book, original Blaupunkt instruction manual and 3 keys.

Altogether, this is one special Scirocco that would sit very nicely in a serious car collection. It’s still a hoot to drive with its revvy 1.6 engine and with so few now left, unlikely to cross another in your travels. 

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1993 Mercedes 220TE, long term ownership with impressive Mercedes service history.

1993 Mercedes 220TE, long term ownership with impressive Mercedes service history.
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A highly original car finished in Almandine Red (512U) with Grey cloth trim (068) with the following factory fitted options:

  • 412 Electric tilt and slide sunroof
  • 420 4 speed Automatic transmission 
  • 524 Paintwork preservation 
  • 547 Double roller-blind and illuminated sun visors 
  • 570 Front folding armrest 
  • 584 Electric windows – front and rear 
  • 593 Heat-insulating glass, all-around 
  • 722 Integrated baggage rack
  • 724 Cargo anchorage 
  • 844 Folding rear seat bench in loading compartment

Delivered new in October 1993 by Geyfords Mercedes Benz to its first owner who kept the car until late 1995, part exchanging the car with Geyfords. In January 1996 the car was sold to its second owner who opted for the 8-hole alloys as a dealer fitted extra. The car was kept for a further 25 years and fully maintained with Mercedes throughout this time as follows:

  • PDI – Geyfords, 19/10/93
  • 8069 miles, Geyfords Mercedes
  • 16100 miles, Geyfords Mercedes
  • 22965 miles, Geyfords Mercedes
  • 37633 miles, Geyfords Mercedes 
  • 39942 miles, Geyfords Mercedes
  • 41370 miles, Geyfords Mercedes
  • 43662 miles, Geyfords Mercedes
  • 46423 miles, Mercedes Tooting
  • 47989 miles, Mercedes Tooting
  • 50833 miles, Mercedes Tooting
  • 54653 miles, Mercedes Chelsea
  • 64596 miles, Mercedes Chelsea
  • 65936 miles, Mercedes Chelsea
  • 66610 miles, Mercedes Chelsea
  • 67965 miles, Mercedes Chelsea
  • 68826 miles, Mercedes Chelsea
  • 69627 miles, Mercedes Chelsea
  • 70900 miles, Mercedes Chelsea
  • 72782 miles, Mercedes Chelsea
  • 73527miles, Mercedes Chelsea
  • 73811 miles, Mercedes Chelsea

Further to the great care taken maintaining correctly, the car was always garaged and used sparingly, the underside is quite incredible for a UK car, corrosion free as you can see from the pictures we have taken. The MOT history further supports this.  

A full drivers handbook is present with the Mercedes extended warranty book issued in January 1996, fully stamped service book, sales brochure with technical specifications and all the original keys. 

The W124 was the last of the truly well-made E-Class variant built by Mercedes, the Engineers being in control prior to the ill-fated Chrysler merger when quality significantly declined. With values of good quality examples of its predecessor, the W123 rising to heady levels, a great example W124 is a sound choice for a solid future investment and still a great car to own and drive by modern day car standards. 

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2014 Auto Trail Apache 700 Highline. 6 berth and 6 travel seats. Ready for its next adventure

2014 Auto Trail Apache 700 Highline. 6 berth and 6 travel seats. Ready for its next adventure
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The current owner purchased the Motorhome in January 2020 and has only been used a handful of times, covering barely 2,000 miles. Additionally, a recent house move with less storage footprint has prompted a reluctant decision to let it go to a new home. It’s flawless in every way and has been taken great care of. There is a full-service history with the added benefit of the cambelt being replaced in January 2020. Powered by the desirable Fiat Ducato 2.3 Turbo diesel, 150bhp unit coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 

Configuration as follows: 

Front cab section:

Comprising of 2 swivel seats, both with twin armrests, Air Conditioning, Cruise control, large Kenwood DAB system with incorporated Garmin Sat Nav, rear camera and Bluetooth, windscreen blackout blind. Over the cab is a double bed with access ladder and a large overhead vent with blackout blind and fly screen. 

Dinette area:

Featuring table and 4 seats all equipped with travel belts.

The area converts to a double bed. 

Kitchen area: 

Featuring Thetford cooker with  3 gas hob burners and 1 electric hot plate, Microwave oven, Sink with fixed drainer and chopping board, Dometic fridge/freezer.

Central washroom:

Featuring generous shower cubicle, fixed basin and Thetford cassette swivel-bowl toilet. 

A divider offers privacy in the rear lounge/bedroom.

Rear lounge area:

U-shaped with removable table, converts to a double bed. 

Audio speakers powered by cab stereo system. 

Additional Features: 

Remote central locking, activating the side step and external valet light 

Fresh and wastewater tanks

Black-out blinds and flyscreens

2 large skylights

Leisure battery supported by roof solar panel 

Truma gas/electric heating

Dometic 3 way fridge/freezer

Satellite dish

Wardrobe 

Tow bar with single electrics

Truma gas heater

Comprehensive alarm

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2000 Audi Cabriolet 2.8i Final Edition Manual, Audi UK owned for 20 years. A very special car

2000 Audi Cabriolet 2.8i Final Edition Manual, Audi UK owned for 20 years. A very special car
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This really is the ultimate Audi Cabriolet for the most discerning car collector.

A rather unique example, ordered and commissioned for Audi UK under the Audi Exclusive program. Finished in Brillant Yellow with Banana Yellow Leather interior, comprising of the seating, sports steering wheel and gearstick gaiter. 

Originally registered in March 2000 and used by Audi UK for a period of less than 6 months the car was then carefully dry stored in a dehumidified environment by Audi until 2020. Not one MOT advisory in 17 years. 

The specification consists of: Electric Hood, A/C, Cruise control, Front Sports seats, Sports steering wheel, Burr Walnut dash fascia, 17’ Audi 10 Spoke Exclusive Alloy wheels, Audi Delta Radio Cassette with boot mounted CD change. The Audi First Aid Kit still retains it cellophane wrapping.

In July 2020 the car was fully serviced with all fluids replenished, new timing belt, water pump and 4 new Pirelli P7 tyres. 

Everything about the car resembles a car that’s almost as good as new, with its mileage you could liken it to a car less than 2 years of age and as you could imagine drives flawlessly.  

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1990 Ford XR3 Cabriolet 1.4 LHD. One owner with only 3 years use. A total one-off example

1990 Ford XR3 Cabriolet 1.4 LHD. One owner with only 3 years use. A total one-off example
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1990 LHD Ford Escort XR3 Cabriolet 1.4CVH. 29,050 kms/18156 miles only – only 3 years of use in 32 years!

Finished in stunning Radiant Red with its original black vinyl cabriolet hood and grey hood cover. 

With only one owner, the car was bought new in Italy and kept specifically for use on the family’s annual summertime visit to their second home in the Southern Italian province of Isernia. For 28 years, the car was kept in Italy, always garaged safely and quite literally used for one month of every year during this time.

The holiday home was eventually sold in 2018 and the car was bought back to Berkshire, registered, and used sparingly, most of the mileage completed for its annual MOT check. 

The service booklet was unfortunately misplaced during the move but there is a signed declaration from the former owner authenticating the mileage and provenance.

  • 1.4 CVH engine model (75BHP) – only available in Europe for a short time, 5 speed gearbox
  • Engine bay is virtually spotless 
  • Totally corrosion free, Paintwork exceptional, retaining its depth of colour due to long term indoor dry storage.
  • Excellent interior, seat bolsters being firm & retaining their shape, carpets still retain their new ‘sheen’
  • Electric front windows, central locking, electric mirrors
  • Quality Alpine security release radio cassette with electric aerial – EU specification models didn’t have Ford audio fitted as standard 
  • Original electric hood in perfect condition, no perishing of rubber seals, hood cover present and in great condition
  • 14” Lattice alloy wheels – original finish and virtually unmarked, tyres are all minimum of 6.5mm tread depth 
  • Underside is in fantastic condition, never being subject to winter usage
  • All screws and brackets are free from any corrosion 
  • Lights all original and unmarked, original spotlights fitted 
  • Cambelt change and service conducted in January 2022 
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1995 Suzuki Super Carry Pick-up truck. Utter time-warp condition. Super low mileage.

1995 Suzuki Super Carry Pick-up truck. Utter time-warp condition. Super low mileage.
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Imported directly from Japan in September 2021 where it was previously used within a timber plant, hence its very low mileage and excellent rust-free condition. It’s been very well maintained and drives perfectly.

It’s the 660cc model and equipped with window rain deflectors, original Suzuki rubber floor mat and a decent quality rubber load liner.

NOVA certification confirming that all duties were paid in September and an advisory free MOT valid until 21st October 2023.

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1989 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 One family owner since 1993. Outstanding and original.

1989 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 One family owner since 1993. Outstanding and original.
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A delightfully original and unmolested phase 1.5 205 GTI 1.6 which has covered only 70,720 miles with comprehensive documentation to support the mileage. It has been in the custardy of one family in the last 28 years who purchased the car in April 1993 from the Wimbledon GTI Centre.

Supplied new to its first owner on the 19th March 1989 by the Peugeot agency, N.C.K Services in St. Leonards on Sea, West Sussex. Ordered in Alpine White with factory fitted Sliding Sunroof and dealer fitted wind deflector. 

Subsequently, the car was then sold by Cooper West BMW to its second owner in December 1990 who maintained the car until March 1992. The third owner purchased the car in July 1992 from the Lionheart Motor Company – the Peugeot agency based in Clapham, London.

Its long-term ownership commenced in April 1993 after being supplied by the Wimbledon GTI Centre who provided a two-year warranty with the car. The car was agency maintained until the expiry of the warranty and the last entry in the service book being 50,500 miles. After this the car was carefully maintained by the owner himself and always safely garaged. The car was in regular use until 2005 and 6 years later MOT’d but not subsequently used.

Testimony to how well the car was cared for, the underside is quite incredible, void of any corrosion and still maintaining its factory finish. The paintwork is factory original and in beautiful condition overall, the only panel that has received refreshment being the bonnet due to some light scuffs from storage.  

In the vehicle file there is the documentation confirming the above and additionally all the original MOT (Pre VOSA) certificates as follows:

  • 31/03/93 43,984 miles
  • 20/04/94 49,816 miles
  • 20/04/95 53,458 miles
  • 01/05/96 56,058 miles
  • 01/05/97 58,081 miles
  • 30/04/98 61,257 miles
  • 06/05/99 63,353 miles
  • 06/05/00 65,209 miles
  • 10/05/01 66,332 miles
  • 03/05/02 68,280 miles
  • 06/05/03 69,309 miles
  • 05/05/04 69,817 miles

The car has recently received the following sympathetic mechanical recommissioning, consisting of the following:

  • Replacement cambelt and water pump in February 2021.
  • Replacement of original fuel lines with exacting CNC shaped lines.
  • Replacement of rear exhaust silencer.
  • Replacement of all brake lines, linings, and flexible hoses.
  • Refurbishment of front brake callipers and rear brake drum assemblies.
  • Replacement clutch cable. 
  • Replacement injector seals and ultrasonic cleaning, one injector replaced.  
  • Compression checked and found to be 200 PSI across all cylinders. 
  • Replacement front top-mount bearings. 
  • Refurbishment of alloy wheels.
  • Four new Uniroyal tyres. 
  • Full service. 

Everything works as it should – even down to the factory sunroof vacuum seal!

We stress that the car isn’t a restored example as it’s been so well kept over time and not been necessary, it’s incredibly original and in lovely condition throughout. It always attracts admiring comments wherever you go and an absolute pleasure to own and drive. It would sit very nicely in a collection in our opinion. 

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