'PPA 580' was first owned by Eric Haddon, one of the most accomplished privateers in the race and rally scene in the early 1950s. He owned the XK between 1950 and 1954, participating in the early RAC Rallies and racing the car at most of the well known circuits. The XK's subsequent history remains uncertain, but investigation is now beginning to reveal its participation in many early events. It is known to have participated in the RAC Rally and MCC Daily Express Rally, both in 1953, and in the Weston Rally (1952), Felixstowe Rally, Eastbourne Rally (1953) and Castle Coombe (1954). Photographs exist of 'PPA 580' competing in period.£115,000 PX possible.

 

The 403 is the final iteration of the beautiful Bristol Aerodyne. It is the rarest (about 280 built) and the most sought after model and this Brisrtol  Red example ticks the Boxes. The 403 has the 100 series engine and  this car is fitted with remote control gear lever and overdrive . It has a very smart interior recently retrimmed in beige with red piping and red carpets.It has had considerable recent expenditure and is in excellent condition and drives impeccably.

The Bristol 405 was the only 4 door car built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company and is remembered for its very distinctive and aerodynamic styling with a single spotlight mounted in front of the grille. Fitted with the 2 litre 100 series Bristol engine and 4 speed gearbox with remote change and overdrive the 405 is perhaps the last of the sporting Bristols and is known for its superb driving characteristics

This Bristol red example is one of the last built and was fitted with Dunlop disc brakes from new - one of the first production cars to feature them. It  spent 40 years with one celebrity owner and had a major factory restoration in 1990s and has not had much used since. It looks good and drives well.  Currently being recommissioned prior to sale.

This Delorean is in lovely condition and creates more interest than a supercar many times its price!

The Beachcomber is the rarest of all the 2CV special editions and was produced in 1983 to celebrate Citroens sponsorship of the French entry in the Americas Cup that year. This is a fun 2CV which has been fully restored and goes very well. Classic Car Weekly reported that the 2CVwas one of the fastest appreciating classics last year - who would have thought it!

In the same ownership for the last 14 years this Iso Rivolta is one of only 13 RHD examples manufactured. Registered in the UK in 1967 the car has been prepared in line with Appendix K regulations and has raced with the Historic Touring Cars series with the HSCC. All mechanical parts have been replaced including a Martin Saville 327 ci engine, a Muncie style 4 speed gearbox and a rebuilt limited – slip diff 3.54.1 ratio rear axle.

AC Ace "Le Mans Replica" arrives. A historic Ace with bodywork restored to the replicate the appearance of the 1957 Le Mans Ace Bristol.    NOW SOLD

Over the years we have had at least 8 of the 83 Greyhounds made and are familiar with several more. Many Greyhounds lost their Bristol engines in the 1970s / 1980s when Greyhound values were at rock bottom. So it is unusual and a real pleasure to find a Greyhound with its original Bristol 110 2.2 litre engine and overdrive - in our view by far the best spec for this car.

The Ace Brooklands was the result of an extensive development programme by the "new" AC company controlled by Brian Angliss and Ford Motor Co. The car featured a 4.7 litre Ford V8 in an entirely new stainless steel chassis with aluminium bodywork and about 70 were made between 1993 and 2000. This car was the first production model and the 1993 Earls Court Motor Show car. Sold by the factory to its only owner it has covered 28000 miles from new.

It is some time since we have had an Ace Brooklands and we have been really enjoying this car. We are very surprised how well it drives and how practical and comfortable it is. It has plenty of power but is tractable, the gearbox is sweet and the steering light with powerful brakes. What an interesting car - and something of a bargain!

This 1913 AC "Elite" Light Car is one of only three or four survivors and believed to be the only one in UK. It was owned by one family in New Zealand for nearly 100 years. ACs reputation was built on the Auto Carrier three wheel vans and the "Sociable" tricar which were produced from the early 1900s but the Elite light car was the first four wheeled vehicle built by the company. It used a French Fivet engine driving to a three speed gearbox in unit with the rear axle. This example is in excellent condition and whilst it has been restored it seems to be very correct and original. It is currently being recommissioned and UK registered. 

An original RHD UK supplied AC Aceca Bristol has recently arrived. This is a 1957 car (so Mille Miglia eligible) with much history which has been in long term ownership and very carefully maintained.  Has just been repainted.       

The Bristol 411 was introduced in 1970 and was fitted with a 6.5 litre Chrysler V8 and Torqueflite automatic transmission. At the time it was claimed to be the fastest 4 seat car in the world. It was built by hand to aircraft standards in small numbers (about 260 cars in all) over 5 series at Filton. See Cars for sale page for full details of this very late example in immaculate condition.

Alistair's 1902 Arrol-Johnston Dogcart was invited to the 2015 Concours of Elegance held at Hollyrood House in Edinburgh over the weekend of 5 / 6 September. As a car built in Paisley Scotland and having spent its working life with a doctor in Beauly Invernessshire before being acquired for the Sword collection in Ayrshire - it has a uniquely Scottish history.

Alistair's 1905 16 hp two cylinder Albion had an outing at the recent VCC Creepy Crawly weekend at Wyboston Lakes. Although primarily for small and slow cars the Albion (which is large and slow) is eligible for the event which is open to single cylinder cars built before the end of 1918 and two cylinder cars built before the end of 1907.