1923 MG J2 TWO SEAT SPORTS - CHARLES LEITH LTD New Forest, Hampshire

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CHARLES LEITH LTD

New Forest, Hampshire

Telephone: 01425 653377     

Mobile: 07973 731508
Website: http://www.charlesleith.com

1923 MG J2 TWO SEAT SPORTS

Chassis No: J2731

Engine No: 1162AJ

Registration No: XJ 5168

ONE OWNER 54 years – a Mr. Peter Bloomfield of Cambridge from 1957-2011 – car found derelict in a Herefordshire farmyard in 1957 – photos show – and he finally restored this fabulous car between 1995 and 1999, then enjoyed the car for only 796 miles before selling to the previous owner to the present owner.

“The chassis was stripped bare – and the original scuttle, bonnet, cycle wings, petrol tank, radiator, and wheels have been re-used, as well as the running gear and engine. A new Ash frame was built – photo shows – and clad in aluminium.

The whole car is original with the exception of the frame, upholstery, and paint.”

A restoration account is written up in the MG Octagon Car Club March 2000 Bulletin, on file

Registered 6/1/33

Chassis J2731

Engine 1162 AJ

V5C Registration number XJ 5168

RF60 1952 brown log book

J2731 was delivered to J Cockshoot & Co and purchased by Mr. F S Crossland of Southwood, Hargate Drive, Hale, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, Cheshire on the 11th January 1933, via Grosvenor Garage of Burnage Lane, Levenshulme, Manchester, telephone Rusholme 886. Southwood House is a 6-bed house currently on Rightmove at £1.9 million, so Mr. Crossland was a well-to-do first purchaser of this car. A postcard is on file from the first owner to the MG Car Co requesting a certificate of guarantee and an instruction book

Purchased earlier this year by a collector - I have known for 20 plus years - with a wide variety of pre-war cars, he had specifically intended to take this car on a fairly quick tour of the Alps, down to Italy and back. In the event, he decided to buy a rather faster machine. As a result, this car is now offered for sale – in excellent all round condition having travelled just 1275 miles since restoration  

Modification : 12” P-type MG drum brakes fitted. Smaller originals accompany the car

New set Blockley 4.50 x 19” tyres – August 2014

Seats re-trimmed 2014

New Temperature gauge 2014

New ignition switch 2014

Halogen headlamp bulbs 2014

Headlamps – new glass, rims re-chromed and reflectors re-silvered 2014

New wiring 2011

New machine-turned dashboard 2011

1275 miles total since restoration to 2018

MOT history:-

886 miles only from restoration in 1999 to 2011:-

886 miles 2011 Worcester owner

796 miles 2010 Cambridge owner from 1957

760 miles 2009 Cambridge owner from 1957

731 miles 2008 Cambridge owner from 1957

666 miles 2007 Cambridge owner from 1957

629 miles 2006 Cambridge owner from 1957

561 miles 2005 Cambridge owner from 1957

554 miles 2004 Cambridge owner from 1957

498 miles 2003 Cambridge owner from 1957

461 miles 2002 Cambridge owner from 1957

386 miles 2001 Cambridge owner from 1957

291 miles 2000 Cambridge owner from 1957

12 miles 1999 Cambridge owner from 1957

THE VERY BEST

Come and see this high-quality restoration – you will not be disappointed

 SOURCE:http://www.charlesleith.com/cars-for-sale/1933-mg-j2-sports-two-seater-34995

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1963 LAND ROVER SERIES IIA PICK-UP - Classic Throttle Shop (Aus) Bay 3+4, 50-64 Pacific Highway, North Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia

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Bay 3+4, 50-64 Pacific Highway, North Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia

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1963 LAND ROVER SERIES IIA PICK-UP

Nothing lasts forever but some very good things come very close.

Although production ceased in January of 2017, Land Rover's Defender production spanned a whopping 67 years, bucking fashion trends whilst somehow epitomising them and is fast becoming one of the most collectable classics of the modern era. 

Influenced by Willy’s Jeeps of WWII, the first Land Rover arrived in 1948. Customers quickly discovered that this car could tackle just about any landscape and look darn good doing it with its own level of certain sophistication. 

This level of charm and usability gave rise to unprecedented levels of demand for the early cars with owners ranging from the Queen, fire departments and even Hollywood after a Series IIA made an appearance in the 1960’s classic Born Free. 

After the huge success of the first model, Land Rover created the Series II and subsequently the updated IIA, both carried a reputation as the hardiest models ever constructed, and still do. 

The Land Rover Series IIA carried some significant differences to its predecessor, the headlights were now mounted in the fenders, an uprated 2.6 litre 6 cylinder petrol engine became optional and key start was now available as standard. 

Exclusively available here is a bespoke Series IIA Utility 109 originally sold to the South Australian Department of Health according to its original bill of sale and presents today in fantastic and recently refurbished turn-key condition. 

Although the Series IIA may not be the fastest car on earth, it sure did have a lot of grunt, it’s easy to use and this specific model offers ample space for passengers and plenty of cargo across the rear timber deck. 

With all new seating, carpets, head liner and refurbished interior instrumentation this spartan classic looks stunning finished in period correct Marine Blue with cream roof and matching wheels. There isn’t another like it. 

Now celebrated as a timeless automotive icon, interest in classic Land Rovers is growing toward an all-time high, and early examples like this hard to find and excellently prepared Series IIA are fetching record prices around the world. 

Now is the time to experience why these early series Land Rovers are so popular and with production officially ceased, there will never be another like it. 

Australian delivered, in fantastic condition, accompanied by its original log books and owner’s manual and with great provenance this Series IIA is one for the savvy collector.

SOURCE: https://classicthrottleshop.com/1963-land-rover-series-iia-109-utility-marine-blue/

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1951 CITROEN TRACTION AVANT BIG 15/6 - Bains Classic Motor House 1473 Main North Road Waikuku Beach North Canterbury New Zealand

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1473 Main North Road Waikuku Beach North Canterbury New Zealand

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Website: http://www.bains.co.nz

1951 CITROEN TRACTION AVANT BIG 15/6
The Traction Avant pioneered mass production of three revolutionary features still in use today: a unitary body with no separate frame, four-wheel independent suspension, and front-wheel drive. The Traction Avant's structure was a welded unitary body / chassis. Most other cars of the era were based on a separate chassis onto which the non-structural coachwork was built.
The novel design made the car very low-slung relative to its contemporaries – the Traction Avant was always distinctive, which went from appearing rakish in 1934 to familiar and somewhat old fashioned by 1955.
The 15CV model was called Big Six in reference to its 6-cylinder engine. This example of the Big Six was sold new in New Zealand and has had a very sedate life. Never being on salted roads the car is clean and straight and boasts mainly original paint, interior and low miles. My client the third and current owner of the vehicle has been a Citroen enthusiast his entire life. The time has come for him to reluctantly release it from his collection, and let a new enthusiastic owner take control of the wheel.
Seldom do opportunities like this arise. This vehicle has a graceful patina that is so often lost and can never be recreated. This is a very special car in fact In France, the Traction is known as "Reine de la Route" ("Queen of the Road") and rightfully so.
The car is accompanied by a file of paperwork, invoices and original ownership papers.
Please note the vehicle is reading 25,000 Miles.
Chassis Number: 15C9-118818
Engine Number: PM-07712
Please contact me for further information and photos.
BAINS CLASSIC MOTOR HOUSE Is a low volume boutique classic car broker. Viewing is by appointment only in our North Canterbury Motor House New Zealand. 

SOURCE: http://www.bains.co.nz/listing/1951-big-15-6/

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