1959 TRIUMPH TR3A
While the ‘3 was getting long in the tooth by the time the TR4 replaced it, the earlier car boasts reliability and a pleasingly unpretentious character that has endeared it to enthusiasts long before it achieved bluechip classic status.
This is a UK-market car originally supplied to Lincolnshire and is said to be ‘steeped in history’. Stored for 37 years after its second owner died, it was re-commissioned and restored, and is reported to be driving well. A truly delightful offering. 1966
VOLVO 131
The model that cemented Volvo’s reputation for sturdiness, the ‘Amazon’ has long been snapped up by enthusiasts wanting a superior quality product. Such was that build quality that many clock up stellar-mileages, and because of their following, many are restored. But for someone wanting a low-mileage, originalorder car, this is surely the answer. With one former keeper and 15,995 miles on the clock, though CCA notes that the history file was lost in a domestic fire but the original tool kit remains. Definitely worth considering. harterhouse’s online sale took on the lockdown challenge with reasonable results, with bidding interest coming not only from home but as far away as Romania.
Prices ranged from just over £900 for a 1993 Talbot Express 4x4 to £35,840 for a manual gearbox 1971 Jaguar E-type FHC that had covered 46,000 miles from new. A brace of XK8 convertibles sold at £3808 and £7280, while a no-reserve 1983 Chevrolet Corvette project made £3360. A lightly modified Escort MkII estate fitted with an upgraded 1.6 was away for £6944.
Director, Richard Bromell, said: ‘I’m very happy with the result and there was strong bidding, with many lots, like the Alfa Romeo Spider and Daimler V8 250 selling well over reserve.
‘There were plenty of bidders and online registered buyers and several absentee commission bids.’
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