Classic Sports Cars
1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL This immaculate and stylish roadster was taking part in the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run
from Classic to Modern
VINCENT BIKES
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1946 Vincent Rapide 1000 cc: A moment's aside from sports cars. I have always had a passion for Vincent bikes. This is a beautiful example |
GENERAL
 Historic Sports Lineup: As seen at the Breakfast Club at The Hare pub near Chelmsford in Essex. I know which I would choose! |
AC
 1960 AC Ace This very desirable classic, in excellent condition, was seen during the 2015 Members Meeting at Brooklands |
ALFA ROMEO
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1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Spyder Zagato: Whilst 188 of the road cars were built, the race version won the 1931 and 1932 Targa Floria Race in Sicily plus the 1931 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. An eye-catching example |
ALLARD
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 Allard J2 |
 1950 Allard J2: Clinging on during the Stirling Moss Trophy Race for Pre 1961 Sportscars at the 2013 Donington Historic Festival |
 1951 Allard J2 Sports Sydney Allard drove one of his J2's, fitted with a Cadillac engine, and finished in third place in the 1950 Le Mans 24 Hour race. Seen here in preparation for the 2015 Goodwood Revival |
 1951 Allard J2 A really great up-close shot of this racer with a 3.6 litre V8 from the Ford Pilot. One with a modified engine took third place in the 1950 Le Mans 24. Seen here on the test track during the 2015 Goodwood Revival Meeting |
ALVIS
 1959 Alvis TD21 Drophead Coupe A beautiful example of this classic 1959-63, 3 litre straight-6, capable of 103 mph, with 0-60 in 13.5 secs |
 1939 Alvis Speed 25 Drophead: This 1937-40 4-seater classic was powered by a 3.5 litre, straight-6, with a top of nearly 100 mph. I love the headlights |
 1960 Alvis TD21 Drophead: This Series 1 four-seater was fitted with a 115 bhp, 3 litre, straight-6 which produced a top of 103 mph, with 0-60 in 13.5 secs. Its Park Ward body reflected an image of style and opulance. Beautiful |
 1962 Alvis TD21 Drophead This pristine Series 2 model, now with a 5-speed manual ZF gearbox, was seen at a 2015 Classic Car Show in Surrey. Immaculate |
AMILCAR
ASTON MARTIN
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 1965 Aston Martin DB5 This gorgeous Aston was seen during the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run |
 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 This gorgeous classic was seen near Greenwich during the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run |
 1964 Aston Martin DB5 This 1963-65 classic used a 282 bhp, 4 litre, straight-6, which gave it a 143 mph top with 0-60 in 8.0 secs. A dramatic pic |
 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante The convertible was launched in 1978 and, owing to US emission controls, output was now down to from 350 to 245 bhp. Only 656 units of this beautiful classic were built |
 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk. I Vantage This 1966-69 variant had a 325 bhp, 4 litre, straight-6 that gave it a top of 150 mph with 0-60 in 8.4 secs. This eye-catching beauty was seen at a Classic Car Show in Surrrey |
1939 Aston Martin This two seater convertible used a 98 bhp. 2 litre S4, the same unit developed for the 1936 Le Mans. Seen here at Wilton in the presence of MC Tiff Needell. Note the interesting exhaust arrangement |
ATALANTA
AUSTIN
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 1952 Austin A40 Sports: This very smart 1950-53 roadster used a 1.2 litre, straight-4, twin carb, 46 bhp engine with a top of 78 mph and 0-60 in 25.6 secs. Looks great in black |
AUSTIN HEALEY
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 1963 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk 2 Sporting a Mk1 bonnet, this 2015 day racer looks really smart |
1960 Austin Healey 3000 Mark 1 An up-close shot of this very desirable classic 2+2 |
 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 This 1957-59 six port BN4 variant produced 117 bhp, with 112 mph top and 0-60 in 10.4 secs. An eye-catching shot |
 1955 Austin Healey BN1 This shows one of the last of the 106 mph/0-60 in 11.2 secs 100/4 BN1's built, and displaying its adjustable windscreen |
1962 Austin Healey 3000 Mark 2 This model was fitted with 3 SU carbs which turned out to be hard to keep in tune. So in 1963, the Mark 3 version reverted to two SU's |
BENTLEY
 Bentley R-Type Peterson Road Racer Built in 2003, this monster was powered by a modified Rolls-Royce B81 6½-litre straight eight which developed 400 bhp |
 1929 Bentley 4½ litre This awesome racer was undergoing testing at Goodwood prior to its appearance in the 2015 Revival Race Meeting |
 1924 Bentley 3-Litre This 1921-29 convertible used a 70 bhp, 3 litre, OHC 16 valve engine, with an 80-100 mph top depending on the model. It won the Le Mans 24 Hour race in 1924. Gorgeous |
BIZZARRINI
BMW
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 Frazer Nash-BMW 328 A 328 won the 1948 Australian Grand Priz |
 1991 BMW M3 |
 BMW 3.0 CSL Alpina Faltz This 1973 racer, using a 3153 cc S6, secured a class win in that year's Le Mans 24. Seen here during Sebring's 2014 Historic Sports Car race. Really cuts a dash |
BRISTOL
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 1952 Tojeiro Bristol Woodcote Trophy Race for Pre 1956 Sportscars at Silverstone |
 1957 Bristol Special Based on the AC Bristol, it used a 125 bhp, Bristol 2 litre, S6 with a 115 mph top and 0-60 in 8.2 secs. Seen here at the 2015 AC Owners' Club Motor Sprint Association's Sprint at Goodwood. What great lines |
BUCKLER
 1952 Buckler Mk6 This 1950-55 UK built-to-order 2- seater convertible kit car used a Ford 1172 cc, side vale S4 with an 80 mph max designed for rallies, trials, hillclimbs or racing. Seen here heading off on the 2015 Shere Hill Climb in Surrey. A real character machine |
BUGATTI
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 1935 Bugatti T57 Torpedo "Resurrection" Designed to compete in the 1936 Le Mans 24 hour classic |
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1947 Bugatti 73C This one-off unique French racer used a supercharged, 100 bhp, 1460 cc, S4, 16 valve engine, with an all-synchro 4-speed gearbox. Seen here displayed at the 2015 Wilton House Classic Car Show |
CATERHAM
 2010 Caterham 7 A nice example that was well worth the shot |
CHEVROLET
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 Chevrolet Camaro |
CHEVRON
CISITALIA
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 1948 Cisitalia 202MM Sports With a space frame chassis, aeroscreens, and distinctive large rear fins, it gained a class win in the 1947 Mille Miglia (hence the MM in the title). This 1947-52 racer used a 75 bhp, 1.1 litre, S4, OHV engine with a top of 125 mph. What a beauty |
CLAN
COOPER-JAGUAR
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 1954 Cooper-Jaguar T33 With only 2 cars built, this striking classic used a 250 bhp, Jaguar 3.4 litre, S6 which gave it a top of 136 mph. Seen here, driven by Phil Keen, going through its paces prior to the 2015 Goodwood Revival Meeting |
 1954 Cooper-Jaguar T33 Looking very pleased with himself, Phil Keen drives this classic racer in preparation for the 2015 Goodwood Revival Meeting |
CORVETTE STINGRAY
 1959 Corvette |
 1959 Corvette |
 1966 Chevrolet Corvette An inspiring shot taken during the Sprint Race at the 2015 Jefferson 500 |
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1977 C3 Corvette Stingray An imposing sight spotted resting under the trees |
1969 Stingray C3 This beast was one of the stars of the show |
 1978 Corvette Stingray The colour and detail of this C3 makes it really stand out. Nice! |
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1977 C3 Corvette Stingray Showing the sweeping lines of this gorgeous classic |
 1980 Corvette Stingray Seen in Chelsea. It looks really sinister and imposing |
 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Seen during the London to Brighton Classic Car Run 2015. Surely Corvette perfection? |
 1976 C3 Corvette Stingray Wow! This yellow peril was noticed during the 2015 London to Brighton Kit & Sports Car Run |
 1964 Corvette Sting Ray This beauty was pictured whilst on the 2015 London-Brighton Classic Car Run |
 1976 Corvette Stingray Parked next to an earlier variant, this uprated 210 bhp model sprinted to 60 mph in 6.8 secs. Very tasty |
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1973 C3 Corvette Stingray By now, the Stingray was marketed as a touring sports car rather than a muscle car. But this didn't detract from this imposing example. Presented in white, it really stood out |
1978 Corvete Stingray C3 The '78 model was fitted with a new fastback rear window which increased available luggage space behind the seats. This imposing shot was taken at a local Classic Car Show. Delicious |
COSTIN
 1968 Costin Amigo: UK 137 mph/0-60 in 7.2 secs with 2 litre Vauxhall saloon engine, fibre glass body on a plywood frame |
CUNNINGHAM
DAIMLER
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Daimler SP250 Dart Presented in its full glory amongst other classics |
 1960 Daimler SP250 Dart A tasty close up shot of this emotive sports car |
 1957 Daimler Conquest Drophead Coupé This 1955-57 classic with an aluminium body and powered folding roof used a 75 bhp, 2.4 litre, S6 with an 87 mph top and 0-60 in 16.3 secs. This very smart example was pictured at a classic car show in Shooters hill, London |
DATSUN
 1973 Datsun 240Z: This very smart motor was spotted in Greenwich Park during the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run |
 Datsun 240Z: This 1970-73 classic used a 2.4 litre 151 bhp straight-6 which gave a top of 125 mph and 0-60 in 8.0 secs. Very smart |
DAVRIAN
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 1972 Davrian Mk 6 This UK road legal kit car racer was based on the Hillman Imp with an enlarged 998 cc engine, a 120+ mph top and excellent handling |
DELLOW
DELOREAN
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 A Flock of DeLoreans This outstanding 1981-83 DMC-12 gathering was seen at the 2014 Brooklands RetroJumble and Classic Car Show |
DE TOMASO
 1971 De Tomaso Mangusta |
 1971 De Tomaso Mangusta: Historic Road Sports Championship, Oulton Park Gold Cup Meeting |
DODGE
ELVA
ERA
FERRARI
 1957-58 Ferrari Testa Rossa |
 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB This gritty 1975-85, 159 mph racer, fitted with additional headlights, was all set for the 2015 Shere Hill Climb in Surrey |
1966 Ferrari 275 GTS This 1964-66 classic used a 295 bhp, 3.3 litre, V12 with a top of 159 mph and 0-60 in 5.5 secs. Only 200 were built. A coupe variant gained a class win in the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hour race |
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Ferrari Dino Spyder One of the many exotic sports cars at the 2015 Wilton Classic Car Show was this awesome Spyder. Tiff Needell was the MC. What a fantastic car! |
 1973 Ferari Dino 246 GTS This 1972-74 Spyder used a 194 bhp, 2.4 litre, V6 with a 151 mph top and 0-60 in 7.5 secs. Seen here at a 2015 classic car show in Surrey. Very tasty in yellow |
FIAT
 1976 Fiat 124 Spider: This very smart roadster used a straight-4, DOHC, 1756 cc 116 bhp engine with a top of 112 mph |
FORD
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 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk I An impressive shot taken at a 2015 track meeting at Crystal Palace |
 1984 Ford RS200 Its distinctive styling was seen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed |
 Ford Escort RS2000 This 1973 Mk1 road variant used a 100 bhp, 2 litre, 8 valve engine with a 110 mph top and 0-60 in 9.0 secs. Seen here during the Blue Oval Saloon Car Championship |
 1978 Ford Escort Mk 2 RS Mexico This 1975-78 road car had a 95 bhp, 1.6 litre, 8 valve with a top of 106 mph and 0-60 in 11.1 secs. It was a rally success winning the RAC Rally in 1975 through 1979. Seen here at a Classic Car Show in Surrey |
FORD MUSTANG
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1965 Ford Mustang: a first generation of 1965-73 |
 1965 Ford Mustang |
 1971 Ford Mustang convertible |
 1965 Ford Shelby
Mustang GT 350 |
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 1973 Ford Mustang Fastback Mach I |
 1967 Ford Shelby
Mustang GT 350 |
 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 An up-close-and-personal view of this impressive machine seen at the 2015 Brooklands American Day |
 Ford Mustang Lineup: This impressive display was spotted during the 2014 Kissimmee Old Town Car Show in Florida |
FORD GT40
 1964 Ford GT40: Action shot taken during Sprint Race at 2015 Jefferson 500 |
 1964 Ford GT40 This UK-built Mark 1 used a Ford 4.2 litre V8. Following poor early results, the cars were handed over to Carroll Shelby which resulted in the racers' first win at the 1965 Daytona 2000. Seen here, driven by Michael Zappa, during a Group 2 Race in the 2015 Jefferson 500. Nice |
 1967 Mark 2B Ford GT40 This variant used a 306 bhp, 329 ft/lbs of torque, 4727 cc, 16 valve V8, with a top of 155 mph and 0-60 in 5.3 secs. The GT40, built between 1964-69 won the Le Mans 24 from 1966-69 inclusive. Seen here on a Test Day during the 2015 Goodwood Revival. Awesome |
FRAZER NASH
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 1951 Frazer Nash Mille Miglia This fast tourer of 1948-53 was renamed Mille Miglia after being well placed in the 1950 race. It used a 120 bhp, 2 litre straight-6 engine with a 90 mph top. Lovely lines |
 1951 Frazer Nash Sports This 1948-53 two seater used a 2 litre, S6, Bristol engine and had a 117 mph top with 0-60 in 9.7 secs. This very sleek racer was spotted during a test phase of the 2015 Goodwood Revival Meeting |
GINETTA
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 2003 Ginetta G4 This very stylish sports car was spotted in Greenwich Park whilst taking part in the 2015 London to Brighton Kit & Sports Car Run |
GORDINI
GRENADE
GSM
 1962 GSM Delta UK sprint/hill climb racer, fibreglass body, Ford or Coventry Climax 1.5 litre engine, 130 mph+ |
HEALEY
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Healey Abbot Drophead Coupe |
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1950 Healey Silverstone Imposing view of this classic racer which, driven by Donald Healey, won the 1949 Alpine Rally |
HRG
HWM
 1954 HWM Hersham and Walton Motors was a UK Aston Martin Dealership. Their 1954 racer used a Jaguar 3443cc S6 engine fitted to a modified F2 chassis, and experienced some success on the track. Interesting styling. Seen here at the Goodwood Revival |
INVICTA
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1931 Invicta Built in Surrey, it used a 4.5 litre, S6 Meadows engine. It had a number of successes on the track with Donald Healey securing a class win in the 1930 Monte Carlo Rally. Seen here at Wilton, and being admired by Tiff Needell, the MC. Impressive in white |
ISO
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 1964 Iso Grifo A3C |
 1963-74 ISO Grifo: it used 5.4l V8 with 171 mph top |
 1968 Iso Griffo: This stylish Italian Series 1 model used a 400 bhp Corvette 5.4 litre V8 engine that gave it a top of 171 mph |
1971 Iso Grifo GT This 1963-74 Series 2 coupe used a 395 bhp, Chevrolet, 7.4 litre V8 with a top of 170+ mph. Seen here on the podium at Wilton in the presence of MC Tiff Needall. Subtle lines |
JAGUAR
 Ecurie Ecosse Team Transporter 1959 |
 Ecurie Ecosse Team Transporter & Cars |
1998 Replica Jaguar D-Type |
 Hot lap for a Jaguar XJ220 |
 1977 Jaguar XJ12 |
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 1937 Jaguar SS100 An outstanding example of this classic racer that took part in the Royal Automobile 1000 Mile Trial |
 1955 Jaguar XK140 This beautiful Coupe (I love the colour) was taking part in the 2014 Capel Classic Car & Bike Show in Surrey |
 1963 Jaguar Mk2 Saloon This immaculate classic was seen getting a "wash-and-brush-up" prior to its entry in the 2015 Goodwood Revival Meeting |
 1935 Jaguar SS90 This sports version of the SS Jaguar 2.5 litre saloon used a 68 bhp, 2.7 litre side valve-6, capable of 90 mph. It was succeeded by the sportier OHV SS100 of 1936-40 |
 1953 Jaguar XK120 This beautiful example was spotted at the 2015 Redhill Aviation Festival in Surrey |
 Jaguar Lightweight E-Type Evolved from the Low Drag Coupe, this 1963-64, 300 bhp, 3.8 litre, S6 racer produced a successful track record in the hands of the privateer. Generated lots of admiration at the show |
 1955 Jaguar XK150 This beautiful example was seen during testing for the 2015 Goodwood Revival Meeting. Love the aeroscreens |
 1960 Jaguar XK150 A great shot of this very smart classic which had a rather unfortunate number plate. Was seen here prior to entry in the 2015 Shere Hill Climb in Surrey |
JAGUAR KOUGAR
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1968 Jaguar Kougar This UK built Jaguar-based racer used a 3.8 litre, S6, with 3 carbs that produced 230 bhp. It could out perform almost all Jags of the 50's and 60's. With only 150 built, its worth £50-60,000. Seen here at a local Show where it stood out. Nice |
JBA
 1982 JBA Falcon: '82-'85 UK four seater based on
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 1999 JBA Falcon This beautiful example was seen on the 2015 London to Brighton Kit & Sports Car Run 2015 |
JENSEN
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 1973 Jensen Interceptor Mk 3 This 2+2, 135 mph beauty was powered by a 7.2 litre V8. Its huge fuel consumption during the fuel crisis marked its demise |
 1963 Jensen CV-8 Mk 1 This very smart example was spotted at the 2013 Shere Hill Climb near Guildford in Surrey |
 1973 Jensen Healey This imposing classic was seen at Greenwich during the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run |
 1964 Jensen C-V8 The distinctive lines of this unique classic |
 1973 Jensen-Healey This eye-catching example was spotted at the 2015 Bromley Pageant of Motoring in Kent |
 1954 Jensen Interceptor Convertible With its distinctive styling, it used a 3993 cc straight-6 engine with a top of 95 mph and 0-60 in 17.8 secs. In 1953, renowned driver Briggs Cunningham raced an Interceptor with a Chrysler engine |
JOWETT
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1952 Jowett Jupiter |
1952 Jowett Jupiter: The 1950-54 two seater drophead coupe, powered by a 1.5l Jowett flat-4 with a top of 85 mph, had a class win in the 1950 Le Mans |
KOUGAR
LAGONDA
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 1937 Lagonda LG45 DHC: This 1936-37 stylish convertible was powered by a 136 bhp, 4.4l, straight-6 that gave it a top speed of ~ 110 mph |
 1933 Lagonda M45-T7 Tourer: This had a straight-6, 4.4 litre, OHV Meadows engined classic and was regarded as one of the most desirable models of the post vintage era |
LAMBORGHINI
LANCIA
LOTUS
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1988 Lotus Esprit X180 A beautiful example of this 155 mph, 2.2 litre turbo was actually faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 |
 1990 Lotus M100 Elan SE Turbo Ready for a 2015 Hill Climb event, this 162 bhp turbo variant had a top of 137 mph with 0-60 in 6.5 secs. Nice |
 1973 Lotus Europa Seen at the Redhill Aviation Festival, this Series 3 had a 105 bhp, 1558 cc, twin cam Lotus Ford unit, with a top of 117 mph and 0-60 in 7.8 secs. Smart in white |
 1954 Lotus Mk 6 This 1952-57 early racer employed a 50 bhp, Ford 1172 cc, straight-4, side valve unit which gave a top of 93 mph with 0-60 in 15.0 secs. This kit car was popular in rally and hill climbs |
 1979 Lotus Esprit S2 John Player Special This was one of only 123 made in JPS livery. Seen here at a Classic Car Show in Sevenoaks in Kent. Very nice |
 1969 Lotus Elan 2+2 This 1967-75 coupe used a 118 bhp, 1.6 litre, twin cam, with a top of 118 mph and 0-60 in 8.9 secs. This great up-close shot was taken prior to the 2015 Shere Hill Climb in Surrey |
MARCOS
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 1968 Marcos 1600 Seen at Motorsport Day at Crystal Palace |
 1971 Marcos 3-Litre GT This desirable but somewhat rare machine was spotted during the London to Brighton Classic Car Run in 2015 |
 1970 Lotus Elan 2+2 This beauty was irresistible |
 1961 Lotus 7 This Series 2 used a 1340 cc 16 valve engine with a top of 95 mph and 0-60 in 10.7 secs. This great shot shows driver Herb Wetanson during a Group 4 Sprint at the 2015 Jefferson 500 |
MASERATI
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 1969 Maserati Coupe |
 1964 Maserati Spyder E |
MATRA
MCLAREN
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 1969 McLaren M12 GT Prior to his death in 1970, Bruce McLaren intended this to be the world's fastest road car. It used a 370 bhp. 5.7 litre Chevrolet V8 with a 180 mph top and 0- 60 in 4.2 secs. Seen here at Goodwood. A real looker |
MERCEDES-BENZ
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 Mercedes 300 SL |
 1935 Mercedes-Benz 380K Sport Cabriolet: Gorgeous classic seen at 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. With a supercharger, this 3.8 litre would reach 85 mph |
 1933 Mercedes-Benz 380K Roadster: Such exquisite simplicity. Note the aeroscreens |
1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL: This immaculate and stylish roadster was taking part in the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run |
 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Drophead: An outstanding example of this 1955-63, 1.9l straight-4, 104 bhp, with a top of 106 mph |
 1968 Mercedes Benz 280 SL: This eye-catching (1967-71) example used a 2.8 litre, SOHC, 170 bhp, straight-6 engine with a top of 124 mph |
 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL This 1955-63 2+2 convertible used a 104 bhp, 1.9 litre, straight-4, SOHC engine that gave it a top of 106 mph. Fitted with 300SL headlamps. Such pleasing lines |
 Mercedes 540K: This is an impressive car in fantastic condition. Downton Abbey - eat your heart out! |
 1955 Mercedes Gullwing 300S Tiff Needell is seen here chatting with the Earl of Pembroke (owner of Wilton House) who owns this beautiful classic. Apparently, it is one of the favourites in his collection |
MERLIN
MG
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 1935 MG K3 Magnette |
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1933 MG L2 Magna Fine shot of leisurely drive thru' countryside |
 Ashley Midget Mark 1 Midget of 1961-4 had a more stylish version, with a small bootlid to access the spare wheel, that replaced original ungainly hardtop |
 1954 MG TF and 1953 MG TD Entered in the MG Regency Run, this distinctive duo was spotted, with an impressive backdrop, at the Brooklands Museum |
MGA 1600 Mark 2 A really smart example in good company |
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1955 MG TF 1500 A really well cared for example of this classic roadster |
 MG's on Parade This impressive line up was seen at the Shere Hill Climb in 2013 |
1959 MGA Twin Cam Good to see a fine example of this somewhat rare classic |
 Elvis Presley's 1960 MGA 1600 Mk I Elvis drove this car in the 1961 film Blue Hawaii and was so impressed that he bought it from the film company for his own use |
 1934 MG PA Midget This beautifully presented classic was pictured at the 2015 Biggin Hill Festival of Flight in Kent |
 1934 MG K3 Magnette This beautiful shot was taken at the Purley Classic Car Show in Surrey. Note the number plate |
 1946 MG TC This 1945-50 2-seater roadster used a 1.25 litre, OHV, straight-4, with a 77 mph top. This beauty was seen at a Classic Car Show in Kent. Off-white really enhances it |
1995 MG RV8 Using a 190 bhp, 3.9 litre, Rover V8, this 1992-95 beauty had a top of 135 mph with 0-60 in 5.9 secs |
 1934 MG K3 Magnette This immaculate 1933-34, 2-seater sports/racer used a supercharged 1087 cc S6 engine capable of 80 mph. It had a class win in the 1933 Mille Miglia race. Seen here prior to its entry in the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed |
 1959 MGA This gorgeous classic was driven by Dave Good during a Group 5 Race at the 2015 Jefferson 500. A 1.6 litre Mark 2 had a top of 101 mph and 0-60 on 13.7 secs. A sight to behold! |
MINI COOPER
 1978 Mini Cooper @ Godwood |
 1978 Mini 850 Police Van: a light-hearted moment |
 1965 Morris Mini Cooper S An impressive example that even retained the original bumper over-riders. Seen here, driven by Nick Smith, during the testing phase in the 2015 Goodwood Revival Meeting |
 Mini Cooper S and AC Cobra EGF will get a shock when he sees whats on his tail!! This fascinating shot was taken on a Test Day during the 2015 Goodwood Revival |
MORGAN
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 1950 Morgan 4/4 Series I Drophead Coupé Here is an immaculate example of this 1938-50, 39 bhp, 1.2 litre, OHV classic of which only 164 were built. Beautiful in white |
NG
 1983 NG TD |
 2004 NG TF: Seen during the 2015 London to Brighton Sports Car Run. This 2-seater, with a 3.5 litre Rover V8 was a direct competitor to the Morgan Plus 8 |
PEUGEOT
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1994 Peugeot 1.9 205 GTI Arch enemy of the early GTI Golf |
1967 Peugeot 1.6 205 GTI Smart, stylish and very desirable |
PIPER
 1972 Piper P2 This unconventional UK 1968-73 kit racer accommodated a variety of engines which typically produced a 115 mph top and 0-60 in 12.9 secs. It was succeeded by a mid-engined Group 6 racer. Seen here at a classic car show in Sevenoaks |
PONTIAC
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 1970 Pontiac GTO pro street custom |
PORSCHE
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 Porsche 962 This impressive 1984 racer was seen at the 2013 Silverstone Classic |
 Porsche 356 This sexy black classic was seen during the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run |
 Porsche 550 Spyder Replica The original 1953-56 model was immortalised by James Dean who referred to it as his "Little Bastard". Gorgeous |
 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica This was a really stunning example that stood out from the crowd. Gorgeous |
REJO
RELIANT
 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE (link above) |
 1964 Reliant Sabre 6 (link above) |
RENAULT
 1998 Renault Sport Spider |
 1969 Renault Alpine A110 |
 Renault Alpine A110: A neat pic of this successful 70's rally car |
RENE BONNET
 1964 René Bonnet Djet I: This smart 103 mph 1962-64 French fibre glass bodied sports was powered by a 1,108 cc Renault 8 engine, and was the world's first mid-engined production road car |
RILEY
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 1933 Riley Imp This successful 75 mph racer was powered by Riley's 9 hp engine. The works entry finished sixth in the 1934 Le Mans 24 Hour race |
 1936 Riley 12/4 Special Designed for racing, sprint, and hill climbs, this 2-seater used a 52 bhp, 1.5 litre, OHV S4, with twin SU's, and a top of nearly 90 mph. An excellent example would fetch around £40,000. The shot was taken at the 2015 Shere Hill Climb in Surrey. A beautiful machine |
ROLLS ROYCE
ROYALE
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1990 Royale Sabre: This gorgeous 2-seater convertible had a fibreglass body with engine (2.9 litre) and chassis as used in the Ford Scorpio saloon |
RUSKA
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 1972 Ruska Buggy Classica |
RWG-DENMARK
SAUBER
 Sauber Mercedes C9 This 1987-90 racer combined construction by Sauber (Swiss) and a Mercedes 5 litre twin turbo V8 engine. Its best performance was a win in 1989 Le Mans 24 when it reached 247 mph down the Mulsanne Straight in the qualifying round. Great shot |
SINGER
STANDARD
 1939 Standard Flying Eight Tourer This cheeky 1938-41 Mulliner-bodied 1021 cc 3-speed drophead could manage 62 mph, with 0-50 in 25.3 secs |
STUTZ
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1913 American Stutz Bearcat It had its roots in racing and used a 60 bhp, 6.4 litre S4 with an 81 mph top and 0-60 in 12 secs. It was used in the "Cannon Ball" coast-to-coast run from California to New York. Seen here at Wilton and under the scrutiny of Tiff Needell |
SUNBEAM
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 1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series 2 A leisurely drive through the country in this smart classic |
 1968 Sunbeam Alpine Series 4 This immaculate example was one of the highlights of the show |
 1965 Sunbeam Alpine This stunning example was seen during the London to Brighton Classic Car Run 2015 |
 Sunbeam Tiger 1965 A striking example of an early Series 1 was spotted at Goodwood's Breakfast Club Thoroughbred Sunday in 2015 |
Sunbeam Alpine Series 4 Alpines galore! This 1964-5 Series 4 used an 82 bhp, 1.6 litre, S4 with 100 mph top and 0-60 in 13.5 secs. This great line-up was spotted at a local sports car rally. Its great to see such smart examples |
TALBOT-LAGO
TORNADO
 2003 Tornado TS40: A striking pic of a 4.9 litre British-built Replica of a Ford GT40 that was seen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2014 |
TRIUMPH
 1968 Triumph Vitesse Convertible |
1954 Triumph TR2 Highlighting the less common long door version |
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 1980 Triumph TR8 A well cared for example of the end of the TR range |
 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk3 This very smart example was spotted on the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run |
 1967 Triumph TR4A This real beauty was seen whilst it was on the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run |
 1972 Triumph Spitfire Mk 4 Seen in Greenwich during the London to Brighton Classic Car Run of 2015 |
 1965 Triumph TR4A Great to see such a gorgeous example |
 1962 Triumph TR3B This rare TR variant was driven by John Styduhar during a Group 5 Sprint Race at the 2015 Jefferson 500 |
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1972 Triumph Stag A well cared for example that really stood out |
 1966 Triumph Vitesse 2-Litre Convertible With its white-walled tyres, it really stood out when presented at the 2015 Bromley Pageant of Motoring in Kent |
 Triumph TR Lineup TR3-6 getting in position at the Goodwood Circuit. A real TR delight |
 1965 Triumph TR4A Great to see such a beautiful example during the 2015 London to Brighton Classic Car Run |
1973 Triumph GT6 This Mark 3 variant, with its improved aerodynamics, had a top of 112 mph with 0-60 in 10.1 secs, and could now outperform the MGB GT |
 1956 Triumph TR3 This very tasty classic, with its distinctive grille, was seen at the 2015 Soft Top Sunday as part of the Goodwood Breakfast Club |
 Triumph Spitfire 1500 This up-close shot displays a well presented example of this 1974-81, 100 mph classic |
 1959 Triumph TR3A This exquisite roadster was discovered, next to a later model, at the Polhill Garden Centre Classic Car Show in Kent |
 1967 Triumph TR4A This very snappy TR was observed at the 2015 Purley Classic Car Show in Surrey. The dark blue is very becoming |
 1968 Triumph TR5 A great shot of a very smart early 150 bhp model...the onlookers agree. Seen here before its entry in the 2015 Shere Hill Climb in Surrey |
1954 long door TR2 An up-close shot of this excellent long door model which, being lighter than the standard variant, gave it the edge in performance. It stood out at the show |
TURNER
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 TVR 390SE and TVR T350T |
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 1997 TVR Chimaera 4 litre With good looks and performance to spare. Very tasty |
 TVR Sagaris An imposing shot of this 2005 racer |
 1965 TVR Griffith This not-so-common racer was taking part in the 2013 Shere Hill Climb in Surrey |
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1989 TVR 450SE Powered by a 4.5 litre, Rover EFI V8 engine, it had a top of 150 mph and 0-60 in 5.6 secs. Very desirable |
1997 TVR Cerbera 4.5 litre This fantastic psychedelic Cerbera, racing under the title "Rally For Heroes", created a lot of interest |
 1970 TVR Vixen This very smart Series 3 model used a 92 bhp, 1.6 litre Ford Kent engine with a top of 109 mph |
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TVR 400SE This smart 1988-91 roadster used a 275 bhp Rover 3.95 litre V8 which gave it a top of 145 mph and 0-60 in 5.6 secs |
VOLVO
 1969 VOLVO P 1800 S Built in Scotland, this 2 litre, straight-4, 118 bhp, reached 120 mph, and became famous when seen in the TV Series "The Saint" |
US Highway Patrol
US Highway Patrol Car I just couldn't resist taking this shot. It was in really good condition
VW
 VW Corrado VR6 Considered by many as VW's finest drivers car, this 1992-95 model used a 192 bhp, 2.9 litre V6 with a top of 146 mph and 0-60 in 6.7 secs. Rare and very desirable |
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