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My Market Picks

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As we reach the midway point in the year the market is still offering up tempting historic motors. It seems I can’t get through a week without pondering whether it’s worth selling my cars, house, dog or children for some sporting motor that’s come onto the market. So here’s what’s caught my eye recently:

Bonhams’ Festival of Speed auction on the 24th June not surprisingly has some tasty motoring morsels. The first being the 1931 Invicta 4.5 litre low chassis S Type. I remember watching Martin Stretton race one of these at VSCC meetings in the 1990s. They seem to be the perfect balance between tourer and competitive prewar sports car. You don’t see many around now which is appealing in itself and the low chassis gives it a rakish purposefulness that is lacking in a Talbot or Bentley. Bonhams have put an estimate of £700 to £800,000 on it.

Bonhams are expecting between £700 – £800,000 for this S Type Invicta at their Festival Of Speed auction. Photo courtesy of Bonhams

Another desirable prewar sports car that’ll be tempting those with deep pockets is the 1937 Frazer Nash BMW 328. Smaller than the Invicta but so advanced for its time that one could be forgiven it was 20 years younger. The estimate is £650 to £750,000.

This BMW has been in the same ownership since 1950. Photo credit Bonhams.

The last of my picks from the Festival Of Speed auction is a replica of the 1933 Talbot 105 Team car. In the traditional green colour combo it certainly looks the part and if the VSCC accept it, it could be both competitive and tremendous fun for the money.

1933 Talbot 105 Team Car replica has an estimate of £90-£95,000 on it.

The mention of prewar Talbots makes me always think of the Polson family, the Newmarket Talbot specialists. John Polson has opened a new showroom at the Polson Motor Company relatively recently and he’s selling the ex Stirling Moss Cooper Alta. I remember racing against this car when we campaigned our HWM with the HGPCA. It wasn’t particularly successful in period as it lacked development but it was Stirling’s and his mechanic Alf Francis’s attempt to create an all British car to beat the Ferraris and Maseratis that were dominating the Grand Epreuves across Europe. It may not beat the fastest Cooper Bristols but you’ll certainly not be lacking invites to the best events if you were to be the next custodian of this important car.

Ex Stirling Moss Cooper Alta for sale at The Polson Motor Company.

Sam Hancock is selling some very interesting cars these days. Most are competition machines which is not surprising as many know of Sam as the rapid driver of many significant historic racers. The Elva MkVII that caught my eye seems remarkably good value when you consider the many high profile grids that it’s eligible for:

Sam Hancock is selling this wonderfully potent BMW powered Elva Mk VII at the reduced price of £85,000

The last of my picks is being sold by Belgian dealer Henri’s Classics. I’ve always had a a weak spot for the TVR Griffith with its monstrous V8 engine in its short wheel base. I’ve driven one but for only one lap at Silverstone but that was enough for me to be always drawn to these beasts. This one is no exception with 340BHP and weighing just 800kg – you need to be brave but wow what a machine.

1964 TVR Griffith has 340 bhp and weighs just 800kg. for sale in Belgium at Henri’s Classics.


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