CCW’S TOP 10 SPECIALS TAKING TO THE GRAND AVENUE

Abarth 595SS

Tuning legend, Carlo Abarth, recognised the Fiat’s potential shortly after its launch and made a tuning kit that created race-winners.

Alfa Romeo Montreal

Alfaholics restored this Montreal, which has fuel injection, a blueprinted 2.8-litre engine, revised suspension and brakes, plus a bespoke interior.

Aston Martin DB4 MkI

This pre-production DB4 is the third right-hand-drive DB4 made and was upgraded by Aston Martin aficionado, Richard Williams.

Austin Ulster

This 1926 Austin 7 was re-bodied in the 1990s as a

Ford Escort 2000E MkI

Ford never made a 2000E MkI, however, builder Chris Penny’s Stardust Silver car has Lotus Cortina steel wheels and a Ford Zetec engine.

Land-Rover ‘Centre Steer’ Prototype replica

The Land-Rover (then hyphenated) was launched in 1948 and built using a wartime Jeep chassis mated to a Rover engine and gearbox. This replica was built in 2005.

Lotus Formula Junior

It’s the 60th anniversary of Formula Junior this year. This car featured in the epic film Grand Prix, driven by James Garner.

Peugeot 205 T16

Road-going homologation special built to meet FIA Group B regulations. One of very few in the UK.

Renault R4-CV2

Renault produced over 1.1 million 4CVs between 1946 and 1961 and had a production line at Acton in London. The car displayed is the last 4CV built at Acton.

Triumph Dolomite Roadster

Very rare six-cylinder model, one of only two remaining in the world. Cost £450 when sold in January 1939.