Silverstone Auctions' Race Retro sale is the place to be this weekend if you want to buy an off-the-shelf and ready-to-race classic competition car.
Among the most interesting lots is a unique 1972 Lotus Elan with a genuine Mk1 Lola body (main image). Estimated at £22-26k, although currently on sale with a well-known specialist for £25,950, the road-registered car features a rebuilt dry-sump twin-cam offering nearly 150bhp. It also has a five-speed 'box and limited slip diff.
Also tempting despite its £80-90,000 price tag is a 1953 Jaguar XK120 fixed-head. The appeal of the car is a rich period competition history that is believed to include Ron Flockhart.
Far more modern, but sure to be an invitation magnet for its new owner, is an ex-Colin McRae Nissan 240RS WRC Group B rally car estimated to make £50-60k.
Somewhat cheaper is a 1977 ex-Works Sunbeam Talbot Ti with current FIA papers at £13-17k.
Other rally cars include the usual smattering of Ford Escorts – we like the look of a £14-18k 1995 Group N Escort Cosworth if only for variety's sake – and both Mk1 and Mk2 Lotus Cortinas.
Heading the track cars are a 2000 Ford Mondeo Super Tourer (£100-120,000) and a 2011 Ferrari 450 Challenge car (£115-130k).
