A Riley to rally round

1937 Riley Sprite TT

For sale at Bonhams, Amelia Island, March 3, bonhams.com

Why buy it? This little Sprite has some serious history. A works team car, it was Riley’s sole entry in the 1937 Monte Carlo Rally and finished third. In fact in all its 14 pre-war race and trials outings it never finished lower than third. Since restored, it would be a welcome entrant at any event. No estimate was available at the time of going to press, but a sister car made £133,660 at Goodwood in 2014 – and that was a project.

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1950 Rover P4 75

For sale at Manor Park Classics, Cheshire, March 12, manorparkclassics.com

Why buy it? A superbly restored example of Rover’s original P4 ‘Cyclops’, with the centrally mounted spotlamp that gives these cars their nickname. It is said to be the finest example in the world. This could easily make more than its estimate and still look a good buy.

Estimate £14,000-£18,000

1983 Ferrari 308GTS Quattrovalvole

For sale at Silverstone Auctions, London, 5 March, silverstoneauctions.com

Why buy it? One of the 233 QVS sold in the UK. Cared for by the same family for 20 years, it has factory-option 16in Speedline alloys, deep front spoiler, sports exhaust and aircon. With detailed history, 63,000 miles and recent new cambelt. Estimate Tba

1966 Ford Anglia 1200 Super

For sale at Charterhouse Auctions, Somerset, March 2, charterhouse-cars.com

Why buy it? From a deceased estate, this rare 123E was the pet project of a professional panel beater – and all that love shines through. It has the hubcaps missing in the photo, but will require recommissioning. Expect it to still top £10k. Estimate Tba