Historics Auctioneers | Flight of Elegance; Farnborough International | 3rd May 2025

It appears that lightning does indeed strike twice as Historics are delighted to present another extremely rare, low-mileage RS Cosworth in absolutely near-perfect condition and with just two recorded owners. The...

20,669 • Many significant upgrades • Invoices totalling £193,694 from 2017-2020 • Manual gearbox • A simply stunning example From 1970 through to 1972, Aston's flagship model was the DBS V8. Although the body...

The 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro is a limited-edition, track-focused evolution of the GT R, blending motorsport engineering with road-legal usability. Powered by a 577bhp 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8, it accelerates from 0-62mph in...

W.O. Bentley had a passion for the un-supercharged model. So much so that it was originally the 3-litre-powered car that he took to Le Mans and raced with great success. These are thus highly desired and the story of this...

5,851 • UK right hand drive matching numbers example • No expense restoration by MC Wilkinson to SAYER specification The Jaguar E-Type Coupe is one of the most iconic and desirable classic cars ever produced. When the...

tba • Chauffeur driven car for Field Marshal Montgomery during WWII • HM King George VI, Winston Churchill and General Eisenhower were driven in this car • The Phantom III was the only pre-war Rolls-Royce powered by a...

The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a two-door grand touring convertible with a removable hardtop that was produced between May 1955 and February 1963 with a prototype first shown at the 1954 New York Motor Show. It was sold...

Following the end of WWII, Aston Martin faced its third major financial crisis when a lack of capital prevented the development of new and necessary post-war models. A cryptic advertisement in The Times caught successful...

In the 1970s, the AC factory at Thames Ditton stopped service and repair of older Cobras. Brian Angliss' Cobra Parts operation quickly picked up that business and built up a strong and influential customer base. He also...

The 2021 AC Cobra by Superformance is a continuation of the legendary AC Cobra, a high-performance sports car that originally debuted in the 1960s. Superformance, a well-known manufacturer of replica and continuation cars,...

The 1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster is a classic British sportscar that has become an icon of automotive design and engineering. Introduced in 1961, the E-Type quickly captured the public's imagination due to its stunning looks,...

This fantastic example of the iconic 930 Turbo was first registered on 5th May 1988, nearly 37 years prior to the date of the auction. Presented in its original colours of Grand Prix White over a navy blue/linen leather trim...

There are cars that always give the aura of undiluted power. The Shelby Mustang is a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang which was built by Shelby American from 1965 to 1970. For 1967, the GT350 carried over the...

The Lotus Carlton was a Vauxhall Carlton upgraded by Lotus Cars to be a 177mph sports saloon with acceleration equal to contemporary supercars. When released, it was the fastest four-door saloon car in the world. The...

The Jaguar XK120 was manufactured between 1948 and 1954; Jaguar's first sportscar since the SS100, which ceased production in 1940. The XK120 was launched in roadster form at the 1948 London Motor Show as a show car for the...

Although having a family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140, the XK150 was radically modernized. A one-piece windscreen replaced the split screen, and the wing line no longer dropped as much over the doors. The bonnet was...

The Mercedes-Benz W113 roadsters, designed by Paul Bracq, were produced from 1963 through to 1971 and were known as the 'pagoda roof' SL. All models boast an inline six-cylinder engine with multi-port fuel injection....

The 2015 Porsche 991.1 Carrera 4S Targa is a luxury sportscar that combines the iconic Targa styling with the performance of the Carrera 4S model. Porsche's 991.1 generation, which includes the 2015 model, is well-regarded...

994 The Ford GT40 is an iconic car that revolutionised motorsport in the 1960s, securing Ford's dominance over Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Recreating such a legendary car requires precision, passion, and a commitment...

The acquisition of Bentley Motors in 1998 by Volkswagen AG brought an end to an era of almost eight decades of cars built by Bentley. Mulliner Park Ward, the coachbuilding division of Rolls-Royce that built this model of the...

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production until February 1971. An all new design by Paul Bracq to replace the 190 SL and 300 SL Roaster. The 280 SL had a powerful 2.8 litre version...

Following the launch of the 911/996, Porsche launched the GT3, the first 996 variant intended for the track. Its 3.6 litre engine was derived from the GT1 and delivered 360 horsepower at 7,200rpm, offering 60 additional...

The Porsche 981 Spyder is a limited-edition, high-performance version of the Boxster, designed for driving enthusiasts who crave a more focused, raw driving experience. Released in 2015, it stands apart from the regular...

Introduced alongside the Silver Cloud II and Bentley S2 in the Autumn of 1959, Rolls-Royce's new limousine model, the long-wheelbase Phantom V, effectively replaced both the royalty/heads-of-state-only Phantom IV and the...

MG's striking SV was designed by Peter Stevens, Royal College of Art Designer who had been responsible for McLaren's F1 and was based on the platform of the Qvale Mangusta. Prior to the demise of MG Rover, a team had been...

41,733 The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a two-door grand touring convertible with a removable hardtop that was produced between May 1955 and February 1963 with a prototype first shown at the 1954 New York Motor Show. It was sold...

This excellent example of the Austin Healey 3000 Mk. I is presented in a two-tone colour scheme of Healey Blue over Ivory and is complemented by a dark blue interior. Treated to an extensive ground up restoration, the Healey...

Lagonda's early success had been founded on the production of light cars, but the company changed direction in the mid-1920s with the introduction of the 14/60. The latter abandoned the firm's traditional in-unit gearbox in...

The Scaglietti 2+2 Coupe was penned by Frank Stephenson under Ken Okuyama at Pininfarina, and it is said that design, especially the strident side scallops and headlights, were a nod to the coachbuilt 1954 375 MM that film...

The 612 Scaglietti was penned by Frank Stephenson under Ken Okuyama at Pininfarina, and it is said that design, especially the strident side scallops and headlights, were a nod to the coachbuilt 1954 375 MM that film...

Lot details Make: Registration Model: 67 C This registration number 67 C is currently on a Retention Certificate. Consigned by James Good

The Jaguar XK150 was manufactured between 1957 and 1961 and despite having a family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140, the XK150 was radically modernised. A one-piece windscreen replaced the split screen and the wing line...

Design of the 8 Series began in 1984 with the final design phase and production development in 1986. It debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in early September 1989 and was designed to move beyond the market of the original 6...

By the end of the 1930s the 'Derby' Bentley, introduced towards the beginning of that decade following the firm's takeover by Rolls-Royce, had undergone a number of significant developments, not least of which was an...

The Nissan GT-R R35 is a remarkable blend of cutting-edge technology, raw power, and iconic design, making it one of the most celebrated performance cars of its time. Often referred to as "Godzilla," this iteration of the...

tba The Austin Healey 100 is a sports car built between 1953 and 1956 by the British Motor Corporation. It was developed by Donald Healey to be produced in-house by Healey's small car company in Warwick and based on Austin...

57,923 The 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S is a stunning blend of performance and luxury. Powered by a handcrafted 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, it delivers 503 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, enabling a 0-60 mph sprint in just...

The Porsche 911 is a luxury two-door sports coupe with a distinctive design, rear engine and independent rear suspension; an evolution of the swing axle on the Porsche 356. It has undergone continuous development although...

The Ford Mustang was the brainchild of Lee Lacocca and was branded as the first 'Pony Car', it was born out of a need to compete with the flood of European sports cars coming into the USA in the Sixties. The first production...

Launched at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, the Jaguar E-Type was nothing short of a revelation. With its heady blend of supercar performance, breathtaking styling and low price tag, the newcomer left rivals reeling and...

The fourth generation Range Rover, codenamed L405, was exhibited in September 2012 at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. It uses an all-aluminium monocoque unitary body structure, instead of the third generation's steel unibody...

The Jaguar E-Type was ten years old and in need of a new lease of life. History repeated itself when Jaguar debuted its robust V12 engine in a sportscar instead of the saloon for which it was designed. Despite its sportscar...

Lot details Make: Registration Model: CBS 1 This registration number CBS 1 is currently on a Retention Certificate. Consigned by Fraser Smith

Inspired by the AC Cobra, which was effectively the British AC Ace sportscar and powered by the large American Ford 4.2 litre, V8, the Sunbeam Tiger first saw the light of day in 1964. Based upon the Rootes Group, Sunbeam...

The sole coupe model of the Ford V8 DeLuxe was a five-window design, with a single bench seat for three people. This allowed the car to boast two luggage compartments, one reached by raising the boot lid, the other from...

51,000 • Comprehensive service history from new • 6.0 litre, four seat supercar The Rapide is a four-door, four-seater, high-performance sports saloon, which Aston Martin introduced in early 2010. It was first presented...

141,840km • Desirable Carrera 4 example • Left hand drive manual example • Desirable colour combination Known internally as the 964, Porsche's new generation 911 debuted in 1989 and was available in two (Carrera 2) and...

The Escort Mk. II Mexico was the successor to the original Mk. I Mexico, continuing Ford's tradition of offering a rally-inspired performance version of its popular Escort. Launched in 1975 and produced until 1978, the Mk....

Land Rovers were inspired by the US-built Willys Jeep immediately after the war, by 1992 they claimed that 70% of all the vehicles they had ever built were still in use. Before the war, Rover had produced luxury cars which...

Suffolk Sportscars is a British manufacturer renowned for creating high-performance, handcrafted sportscars. Based in the picturesque county of Suffolk, England, the company specialises in building bespoke, retro-styled...