Robin Lawton

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the Austin-Healey Sprite has an appeal that transcends the generations. It was also gave many enthusiasts their first taste of sports car motoring due to its affordable price tag of £669. Ease of maintenance and frugal fuel consumption were other endearing factors. Few cars have offered such fun in such a charismatic package, so it is easy to understand ...

In the present ownership for the last 53 years, this delightful and correct Riley Nine two seater has had just 5 owners since it was first registered on 29th May 1929 in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

The subject of a full restoration 20 years ago, the car remains in very smart order throughout and has excellent leather trim and full weather equipment including a tonneau cover.

The ...

Affectionately known as 'Bella', this delightful and very rare little Fiat Belvedere, is one of just 60 RHD examples built. It is also Mille Miglia eligible, as Fiat entered a number of this model in the 1950s so this represents a chance to obtain probably the least expensive potential entrant for the 2019 event.

This is one of the last of the immortal Topolino models, with full ...

A comparatively rare version of the Austin 7 Saloon, the 'RM' model was produced from January 1931 until early the following year.

This car was first registered on the 15th January 1932 but almost certainly built during 1931. It has been in the present ownership for the past 7 years during which time much money has been spent including an engine rebuild undertaken by a well-known ...

A. Harper Sons & Bean of Dudley were major suppliers of components to the motor industry, with over half of British manufacturers using their products.

They were to acquire the pre Great War Perry car from Willis Overland and modified the design, re-marketing it as the Bean 11. 9 from 1919. Production increased rapidly and the 11. 9 evolved into the Twelve, powered by a 1. 8 litre engine ...

Gilbern Sports Cars was founded in 1959 and until 1973 was to produce llimited runs of stylish sports coupes using BMC and Ford components. Their final offering was the 'Invader' which was introduced in July 1969 and based largely on the previous model - The Genie but boasting improved brakes and a stronger chassis. The Ford V6 3 litre engine was retained, however the front suspension ...

First registered in Eastbourne in July 1930 and retaining its original registration number, this motor car is one of the final 'AE' series Chummies, which is the rarer type of this model having only been in production for approximately 8 months. The 'AE' body was slightly wider than before and the wings were now of the domed style.

This Chummy has undergone much work ...

First appearing in May 1962 the Vitesse was effectively a six cylinder version of the popular and stylish Triumph Herald. The Convertible version has always been sought after and these cars have a strong following with the support of the Triumph Sports Six Club.

The Mk2 version, which appeared in October 1968 featured revised rear suspension which gave a notable improvement to handling. ...

Featuring unitary construction for the first time in an MG saloon, the Magnette was a most handsome motor car, with its Italian inspired styling from the pen of Gerald Palmer.

Powered by a tuned BMC 'B' Series engine developing 60 bhp, the ZA was capable of over 80 mph and allied to brisk acceleration and very good road holding, it was to prove very popular with enthusiastic ...

Despite becoming part of the Nuffield Organisation in 1938, the Riley
models that followed immediately after the Second World War were to remain
true to the Riley ethos. Designated 'RM' Series, the new cars were available
in 1. 5 and 2. 5 litre forms, both being class leaders and offering an
exceptional level of roadholding with their rack and pinion steering and
independent ...

As the last of the immortal 'T' Series MG's, the TF has always had a special
place in the hearts of MG enthusiasts. With a production run of just 9600,
the TF has always been highly sought after.

This 1954 example, finished in Reno Red with tan leather trim, has been in
the present ownership for more than 30 years and has covered less than 3000
miles ...

The replacement for the ‘J2’ Midget was introduced in March 1934 as the PA Series. The most welcome improvement was the new engine, which although still displacing 847cc, had the benefit of three main bearings and a much stronger crankshaft. The lubrication system was also revised, with vastly improved filtration. The cylinder head was also redesigned, as was the gearbox and the rear axle was ...

First registered in Edinburgh on the 18th October 1932, this Austin 7 is one of the final RN series models. Believed to have been off the road for many years, it underwent a full restoration body-off rebuild in recent times, this being illustrated in an album of photos which are supplied. During the past 12 months much additional work has been carried out with around £3, 000 having been spent.

Three ...

Vintage models of the Riley Nine have always been especially sought after - the MkIV fabric bodied Tourer, particularly so.

Light, nimble and sporting in character, these delightful cars are truly a joy to drive and rewarding to own.

Known to me for many years, this 1930 example, as with many tourers, was originally a Monaco Saloon. It was apparently re-bodied in the 1950s as ...

When the Riley 'RM' Series appeared in 1945 it was met with great enthusiasm
- here was an elegant sporting saloon with up to the minute features such as
independent front suspension and rack and pinion steering, plus sleek
styling and a high level of equipment.

The new models remained true to the Riley ethos in every way.

Available in 1. 5 and ...