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1958
Alfa Romeo 105 1600GT
The legendary Alfa twin-cam engine evolved from the earlier 1950 1900cc engine and was introduced in 1954; this engine continued with minor changes until 1997! This particular engine was fitted to a 105 series coupe destined to be a rally car.
1958
Alfa Romeo 105 1600GT
The legendary Alfa twin-cam engine evolved from the earlier 1950 1900cc engine and was introduced in 1954; this engine continued with minor changes until 1997! This particular engine was fitted to a 105 series coupe destined to be a rally car.
1923
Alvis 12/50
Bought and expertly restored by the owner who wanted to take the car Continental touring. Larger capacity, higher compression, and a fast road camshaft provided much extra torque and power to keep up with modern traffic.
1923
Alvis 12/50
Bought and expertly restored by the owner who wanted to take the car Continental touring. Larger capacity, higher compression, and a fast road camshaft provided much extra torque and power to keep up with modern traffic.
1957
Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk2
Aston Martin 2.6 and 3.0 litre VB6 type engine, in this instance installed in a beautiful green DB2/4 Mk2. 3.0 litre. The VB6 type engine design was overseen by W.O. Bentley and started with 105 bhp, we can now offer this type of engine with a range of tune from 125bhp to over 250 bhp.
1957
Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk2
Aston Martin 2.6 and 3.0 litre VB6 type engine, in this instance installed in a beautiful green DB2/4 Mk2. 3.0 litre. The VB6 type engine design was overseen by W.O. Bentley and started with 105 bhp, we can now offer this type of engine with a range of tune from 125bhp to over 250 bhp.
1966
Aston Martin DB5 4.2 litre
Aston Martin DB 4/5/6 engine available in 3.7 to 4.7 litre capacity with stages of power output. 4.5 litre capacity engine for lightweight race cars.
1966
Aston Martin DB5 4.2 litre
Aston Martin DB 4/5/6 engine available in 3.7 to 4.7 litre capacity with stages of power output. 4.5 litre capacity engine for lightweight race cars.
1952
Ferrari 625A
Chassis 0482 was originally a 2-litre Ferrari 500 that competed in World Championship races in 1952 and 1953. Regulation changes in 1954 allowed a 2½-litre engine to be fitted, and the car was redesignated a Type 625. Later in 1954, a 2942cc engine from a Ferrari 735 sports car was installed; this is the format the engine was rebuilt to in 2007.
1952
Ferrari 625A
Chassis 0482 was originally a 2-litre Ferrari 500 that competed in World Championship races in 1952 and 1953. Regulation changes in 1954 allowed a 2½-litre engine to be fitted, and the car was redesignated a Type 625. Later in 1954, a 2942cc engine from a Ferrari 735 sports car was installed; this is the format the engine was rebuilt to in 2007.
1971
Ferrari Gipsy P272
A sports prototype car developed through collaborations between Paolo Cassoni, Giancarlo Guidetti, and Alberto Laurenti, with a Ferrari Dino 2.0-liter V6 engine plus Lucas fuel injection and a dry sump conversion. The car was designed for the Sport Prototype 2000 series, and it participated in races at Monza in 1971, the Nürburgring in 1972, and frequently competed in hill climbs.
1971
Ferrari Gipsy P272
A sports prototype car developed through collaborations between Paolo Cassoni, Giancarlo Guidetti, and Alberto Laurenti, with a Ferrari Dino 2.0-liter V6 engine plus Lucas fuel injection and a dry sump conversion. The car was designed for the Sport Prototype 2000 series, and it participated in races at Monza in 1971, the Nürburgring in 1972, and frequently competed in hill climbs.
1955
HWM Jaguar (Chassis 52106)
The famous ex-works car, chassis 52106. Painted in its original green and bears the same competition number, 545, as it did in the 1956 Mille Miglia. It won the Woodcote Trophy race at Donington driven by Gregor Fisken and Sam Hancock.
1955
HWM Jaguar (Chassis 52106)
The famous ex-works car, chassis 52106. Painted in its original green and bears the same competition number, 545, as it did in the 1956 Mille Miglia. It won the Woodcote Trophy race at Donington driven by Gregor Fisken and Sam Hancock.
1954
HWM Jaguar (XPA 748)
Outstandingly restored in recent years by specialist David Brazell, XPA 748 again wears its historic period colour scheme. This HWM has continued its racing ways, winning the 2022 and 2024 Woodcote Trophy for pre-1956 sports-racers at the Silverstone Classic and Goodwood Revival respectively.
1954
HWM Jaguar (XPA 748)
Outstandingly restored in recent years by specialist David Brazell, XPA 748 again wears its historic period colour scheme. This HWM has continued its racing ways, winning the 2022 and 2024 Woodcote Trophy for pre-1956 sports-racers at the Silverstone Classic and Goodwood Revival respectively.
1955
Jaguar D type XKD 518
Jaguar XKD 518 in rare and distinctive period correct red with red interior. Sympathetically restored with the emphasis on keeping originality by specialist David Brazell. A who's who of owners, purchased new from Bernie Ecclestone by racer Peter Blond, passed to Jean Bloxham and Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant.
1955
Jaguar D type XKD 518
Jaguar XKD 518 in rare and distinctive period correct red with red interior. Sympathetically restored with the emphasis on keeping originality by specialist David Brazell. A who's who of owners, purchased new from Bernie Ecclestone by racer Peter Blond, passed to Jean Bloxham and Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant.
1953
Jaguar Hansgen Special
A hugely important piece of American and Jaguar racing history. Built in America by Walt Hansgen, his father, and special body by Emil Hoffman, the Hansgen was lighter than an XK120 on which it was based by 300kg. A 3.4 Jaguar engine with a unique inlet manifold allowing 3 x 2" sand-cast SU carbs to be fitted provided the power to beat much of the opposition.
1953
Jaguar Hansgen Special
A hugely important piece of American and Jaguar racing history. Built in America by Walt Hansgen, his father, and special body by Emil Hoffman, the Hansgen was lighter than an XK120 on which it was based by 300kg. A 3.4 Jaguar engine with a unique inlet manifold allowing 3 x 2" sand-cast SU carbs to be fitted provided the power to beat much of the opposition.
1954
Lotus VIII SAR 5
The legendary Lotus Mark VIII that beat Porsche at the 1954 British Grand Prix, found and restored to its original condition by Colin's son Clive Chapman in 2021. John built its period-correct engine from scratch to the exact specifications that helped establish Lotus' legacy.
1954
Lotus VIII SAR 5
The legendary Lotus Mark VIII that beat Porsche at the 1954 British Grand Prix, found and restored to its original condition by Colin's son Clive Chapman in 2021. John built its period-correct engine from scratch to the exact specifications that helped establish Lotus' legacy.
1956
Lotus XI
Series 1 Le Mans, chassis 550, fitted with Coventry Climax FWB 1460cc single-cam engine and period Weber 40 DCO3 carbs.
1956
Lotus XI
Series 1 Le Mans, chassis 550, fitted with Coventry Climax FWB 1460cc single-cam engine and period Weber 40 DCO3 carbs.
1958
Lotus XV
Chassis 603 features a Coventry Climax 2.0 FPF engine and a streamlined aluminum body over a tubular space frame. This front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports racer had Coventry Climax FPF engines ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 litres, giving it the heart of a Formula Two car. Lotus' own sequential transaxle, affectionately dubbed the "Queerbox," kept things interesting. This particular car has period SU DU6 carbs fitted.
1958
Lotus XV
Chassis 603 features a Coventry Climax 2.0 FPF engine and a streamlined aluminum body over a tubular space frame. This front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports racer had Coventry Climax FPF engines ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 litres, giving it the heart of a Formula Two car. Lotus' own sequential transaxle, affectionately dubbed the "Queerbox," kept things interesting. This particular car has period SU DU6 carbs fitted.
1970
Porsche 914/6 GT
A historically significant ex-works Porsche 914/6 GT, one of Porsche's earliest experimental test cars, fitted with the first-ever 914/6 engine. John rebuilt the engine as a twin-spark 2.0-litre S specification delivering 230 bhp for period racing, and additionally built a twin-spark 2.7-litre engine specifically for European hill climb events.
1970
Porsche 914/6 GT
A historically significant ex-works Porsche 914/6 GT, one of Porsche's earliest experimental test cars, fitted with the first-ever 914/6 engine. John rebuilt the engine as a twin-spark 2.0-litre S specification delivering 230 bhp for period racing, and additionally built a twin-spark 2.7-litre engine specifically for European hill climb events.
1963
Simca Abarth 2.0 GT
This rare Abarth Simca 2000 represents one of the most advanced Italian performance cars of the 1960s, capable of an impressive 168mph from its 210 bhp engine. John rebuilt the complex 2-litre Abarth engine to period specifications, preserving the importance of this car's history.
1963
Simca Abarth 2.0 GT
This rare Abarth Simca 2000 represents one of the most advanced Italian performance cars of the 1960s, capable of an impressive 168mph from its 210 bhp engine. John rebuilt the complex 2-litre Abarth engine to period specifications, preserving the importance of this car's history.