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The MX5's first generation, the NA, sold over 400, 000 units from 1989 to 1997, with a 1. 6 L straight-4 engine to 1993, a 1. 8 L engine thereafter recognizable by its pop-up headlights. The second generation, NB was introduced in 1999 with a slight increase in engine power; it can be recognized by the fixed headlights and the glass rear window, although first generation owners may opt for the ...

In 1977, Rolls Royce introduced the Silver Shadow II in recognition of several major changes, most notably rack and pinion steering, and modifications to the front suspension, which improved handling dramatically. Externally, the bumpers were changed from chrome to alloy and rubber starting with the late 1976 Silver Shadows. These new energy absorbing bumpers had been used in the United States since ...

The MX5's first generation, the NA, sold over 400, 000 units from 1989 to 1997, with a 1. 6 L straight-4 engine to 1993, a 1. 8 L engine thereafter recognizable by its pop-up headlights. The second generation, NB was introduced in 1999 with a slight increase in engine power; it can be recognized by the fixed headlights and the glass rear window, although first generation owners may opt for the ...

A Volkswagen Golf Convertible having had only 2 owners from new, the first lady owner from new until 2015. It is a rare automatic version. There are 11 service entries and it has just recently had a full service, so it has very good service history. £600 was recently spent on 2 front tyres, rear suspension shock absorber, a full service, valet, and re-gas of the air con. The body work is very clean ...

The Mercedes R107 SL was introduced in 1971 and continued along the same basic design principals as the 113 Pagoda, but was a little bigger and a little bit wider. The disappearing hood mechanism, with the removable hard-top, remained and the engine options now included the 3. 5 litre V8, which powered the new saloon range. The R107 SL was a hugely successful model, which remained in production for ...

The fifth generation SL was in production between 2001 and 2008. The all-new SL, initially just a 5. 0-litre SL 500 version, featured a retractable hardtop, marketed as the Vario Roof, available on the SLK since 1997. This featured a 5. 0-litre 302 hp V8, with a 5. 4-litre AMG Supercharged V8 appearing in 2002's SL 55 AMG. V12 engines are available in the SL 600 and the limited-production SL ...

The Rover 75 was produced by the Rover Group and later by MG Rover, between 1998 and 2005. The Rover 75 was available with front wheel drive in either a saloon or estate body style and latterly, in long-wheelbase form and a rear wheel drive V8 engined specification. In 2001, an MG version was launched by MG Rover, called the MG ZT.

The Rover 75 was unveiled to the public at the 1998 Birmingham ...

The potent Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG was introduced in July 1994 as a flagship of the successful C-Class range with limited numbers. A five-speed automatic gearbox and standard cruise control were added in August 1996 and the car was eventually run out with the C-class facelift in the summer of 1997. Mercedes super saloon fans then had to wait until the following year for the introduction of its replacement, ...

The Bentley S2 was produced from 1959 until 1962. The luxurious S2 was the first car to use Bentley’s new 6230cc V8 engine. Successor to the S1, it featured the new Rolls-Royce - Bentley L Series V8 engine and improved air conditioning made possible by its increased output. Power steering was also standard, and a new dashboard and steering wheel were introduced. Some early S2s were built with the ...

Nash Motors' first use of the name Ambassador was during the 1927 model year when a specially trimmed four-door, five-passenger club sedan version of the "Nash Advanced Six" (designated model 267) was developed. As the most expensive car in the line, the Ambassador received premium upgrades in upholstery and other trim items for a base price of US$2, 090. Exports accounted for almost 11% percent ...

The Alfa Romeo GT 1600 Junior was introduced in 1972, to plug the gap between the GT 1300 Junior and the larger-engined 2000 GTV. In the UK right-hand-drive market the GT 1300 Junior was dropped, but in many other markers the two models were available as a range. The engine was substantially the same as that of the Giulia Sprint GTV discontinued four years previously, and had the same engine type ...

1997 Mercedes SL320 with the very rare German SLR conversion (Konradsreuth works). The car was purchased by a London gentleman from a Kent dealership circa 2005 for £16, 300 (invoice included). It was then immediately transported to the dream cars company in Germany to undergo the SLR conversion, which cost a staggering €19, 104 including transportation (invoices included). In September 2013 an ...

This TVR Tuscan speed six Targa in Le Mans blue has only had 2 owners, and comes with substantial service history, old MoTs, hand books etc. The vendor states that the car is just out of long-term storage. The first owner had the car for its first 2 years, and the second owner in the log book shows ownership since 2004. The mileage is guaranteed with 10 service entries in the original TVR service ...

The Rover P5 series were produced from 1958 until 1973. Marketed as the Rover 3 Litre, Rover 3. 5 Litre and Rover 3½ Litre, 69, 141 units were built. The P5 appeared in September 1958, as the 3-litre, powered by a 2995 cc engine. A Mark I-A, introduced in September 1961. The Mark II was introduced in 1962. It featured more power, and improved suspension. The most notable addition to the range was ...

The SE6 series was aimed at the executive market. The cars were correspondingly longer and wider than their predecessors, and the extra length was used to improve the credentials as a 'genuine' four-seater. A Laycock overdrive on 3rd and 4th gear was optional. The SE6 was replaced by the SE6A in late 1976. 543 SE6 models were produced.

One of the major differences with the ...