More than 40 British classic cars will cross the block at H&H Auctions' Chateau Impney sale in Worcestershire on 3 December, with the likes of Austin, Morris, Jaguar and Rover dominating proceedings.
Though strong in number, the British contingent is beaten to the top billing by a 1972 Ferrari 365GTC/4 that is expected to achieve between £190-210,000. The matching-numbers car comes with 12 months' MoT.
A 1927 Bentley 3 Litre is next in line with a pre-sale estimate of £140-180,000. It has been with its current owner since 1968, the most recent in a line of traceable owners back to 1927. Far from being a museum piece, the Bentley has been used for a number of classic tours to, among other places, the Scottish Highlands and Le Mans.
A 1936 Talbot BG110 Speed Tourer completes the top three big-money lots, with an estimate of £100-120,000. It is quite a rarity, being one of just 14 Vanden Plas-bodied examples. The pewter car has had only four owners from new, and in that time has retained much of its originality due to never having undergone a full restoration.
By comparison, a 1931 Lagonda 2 Litre Low Chassis Speed Tourer (main image) is a bargain. The ex-Lord Berkeley car could sell for as little as £65,000, despite being restored between 2003-2006 at a cost of more than £97,000.
