1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STRINGRAY - DK ENGINEERING

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 1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY

Few Corvettes have achieved such notoriety as the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray, which launched the second generation of "America's Sports Car" with a sexy aerodynamic design by Bill Mitchell and Larry Shinoda. The car has become the American sportscar of the period. It rode on a thoroughly redesigned chassis that had Corvette's first four-wheel independent suspension, which was developed by Zora Arkus-Duntov. Also new was the first-ever production Corvette Coupé, which could immediately be recognised by its split rear window. Whilst the basic design of the coupé would last until 1967, the "split-window" would not, and it is the signature identifying feature of closed 1963 Corvettes today.
The all-new Corvette generated immediate acclaim, with Motor Trend testers remarking: "We thought the old model cornered darn well, but there's no comparing it to this new one". Road & Track stated that the 1963 Corvette "will know few peers". The model has become something of a design classic, as it is renowned for its combination of European-inspired high style and American brawn, and it remains coveted by Corvette collectors as a landmark in the history of what may be Chevrolet's most important model.
The striking Split-Window Coupé is presented in a most desirable specification which includes, the year-correct Silver paintwork, original Delco AM radio, off-road side exhaust, and the all-important cast-aluminium knock-off wheels. The car is presented in Sensational condition and is believed to have covered less than 4,000 miles since an exacting restoration in the USA. As validated by the cars chassis number and the trim tag, still present under the bonnet this example was completed in November 1962 with vinyl upholstery, which remains intact in the very original interior, and Daytona Blue paint. This wonderful Stingray needs for nothing and is presented in stunning condition ready to be used and enjoyed immediately.

Contact Details

DK Engineering,
Little Green Street Farm,
Green Street,
Chorleywood,
HERTS,
WD3 6EA

Telephone: +44 (0)1923 287 687
Facsimile: +44 (0)1923 286 274

All viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please use the enquiry form shown on the right hand side of this page for email communication.

Opening Hours

Normal Opening hours 8.30am till 5.30pm (GMT) on weekdays & 10am till 12am (GMT) Saturdays.

1931 AUSTIN SEVEN RL BOX SALOON - VINTAGE PETROL PUMP COMPANY

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  We continue our Countdown series by welcoming the Vintage Petrol Garage for their first appearance, it was a pleasure talking to them earlier today and we will be featuring them in the future.

We are grateful to all our Dealers & Auction Houses for supplying us with information for inclusion, so a BIG THANK YOU to all.

Our "Classic of the Day" for this Friday is:

 1931 AUSTIN SEVEN RL BOX  SALOON

A good little Austin 7 in very sound condition. Older restoration, finished in two-tone with good, complementary interior. Original fabric top. Starts on-the-button and drives well through its 3-speed gearbox. Good chassis and running gear. Ready to use. A great little car for not much money. V5C.

Please telephone for further information.

We are always pleased to consider part-exchange for other pre-war or early post-war vehicles, and can offer economic delivery to most parts of mainland Britain.

£6,995

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Office/Workshop: 01723 859886
Mobile: 07876 741183 (please, no texts)

General Info

The Austin 7 was an economy car produced from 1922 until 1939 in the United Kingdom by the Austin Motor Company. Nicknamed the "Baby Austin", it was one of the most popular cars ever produced for the British market, and sold well abroad. It wiped out most other British small cars and cyclecars of the early 1920s;^[1] its effect on the British market was similar to that of the Model T Ford in the USA. It was also licensed and copied by companies all over the world.^[2] The very first BMW car, the BMW Dixi, was a licensed Austin 7, as were the original American Austins. In France they were made and sold as Rosengarts. In Japan Nissan also used the 7 design as the basis for their first cars, although not under licence.^{[2]...........READ MORE}

 

1954 NASH AMBASSADOR - CONNORS MOTORCAR COMPANY (USA)

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CONNORS MOTORCAR COMPANY

Of  Pennsylvania USA

For our listing today we tke a look at what is on offer in the USA and our Christmas Countdown continues with this

1954 NASH AMBASSADOR  

 1954 Nash Statesman Country Club Coupe, only 6,000 miles on complete restoration, rust free, beautiful Caribbean Turquoise and Mist Green paint, stunning correct Tan leather with Gold and Black pinstriped cloth interior, brilliant chrome, 196 cu in 110 HP 6 cylinder engine, 3-speed w/ overdrive transmission, original AM radio converted to AM/FM/iPod, dual side view mirrors, continental kit, seat belts, bumper guards, back-up lights, wide white wall tires, this amazing rare car was styled by Farina of Italy, and is one of only 2,726 produced, was fully restored several years ago, and driven regularly and toured the country extensively, must see! 

 Please call Carlo Connors e-mail at comoco@comcast.net, 

or visit www.ConnorsMotorcar.com

About Connors Motorcar Company

Connors Motorcar Company is committed to keeping a small inventory of quality collector cars. We are always interested in buying vintage autos or will be glad to handle the sale of your car with our consignment program. We can also offer to locate and purchase the car you have always wanted.

We welcome and encourage you to come see our cars in person. Please call to make an appointment.

 

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Whilst Classic Chatter. ("we") attempt to make sure that the information contained in this post is accurate and complete, we are aware that some errors and omissions may occur from time to time. We are not able therefore, to guarantee the accuracy of that information and cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from misleading information or for any reliance on which you may place on the information contained in this post. We highly recommend that you examine the vehicle to check the accuracy of the information supplied. If you have any queries with regard to any information on our website, please contact us at jeff.classicchatter@mail.com. This disclaimer does not affect your statutory rights.

1984 LAVERDA JOTA - COTSWOLD COLLECTORS CARS

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COTSWOLD COLLECTORS CARS
It's not often we feature bikes in our " Classic of the Day" and that is mainly down to my ignorance of eveything two wheeled, however now and again my  wife & Deputy Editor comes up with something she thinks we should cover, and today is one of those days. 
1984 LAVERDA JOTA

 Laverda motorcycles started as an offshoot of the large North-East Italian agricultural machinery firm in the 1940s concentrating on small capacity machines for postwar Europe.  
 This did not stop them racing and various small capacity Laverdas competed in long distance events such as the Milano-Taranto and the Giro d’Italia during the 1950s.  In the 1960s Laverda took advantage of the greater public wealth and started building larger capacity machines firstly with their 650cc twin and then, what would become their legendary, 750cc twins including the 750 GT/S, 750SF and the race based 750SFC. 
It was a British company though which gave rise to Laverda’s most famous model – the 3 cylinder, 1000cc Jota.  Laverda had released the 3C triple in 1973 but at the suggestion of the Slater Brothers from Bromyard, Hereford, Laverda tuned up the motor with hot cams, high compression pistons and high flow exhausts - renaming it the Jota.  The Jota was aggressive and expensive - producing 90bhp, with a top speed of 140mph and in the mid 1970s it was the fastest machine on 2 wheels winning the UK production series 4 times in ’76, ’78 – ’80.
The Jota was altered several times over the following years the most notable alteration being the crankshaft.  Starting off initially with a 180-degree crank it was changed in 1981 to 120 degrees in an attempt to reduce vibration that had plagued the bike since conception.  A 1200cc version was produced largely for the American market and finally the RGS and RGA triples came in the 1980s.  Despite good performance their prices were high compared to the Japanese tide that was arriving in Europe and sales were disappointing, resulting in Laverda going into receivership in 1987
This 1984 RGA bike is an excellent example of the last of these wonderful, 3 cylinder motorcycles with the smoother 120-degree crank.  It is finished in dark blue with a black seat, all the paint and bright work is in excellent condition.  The mechanical condition matches the cosmetic finish.  The forks have been over hauled and given new seals, the brakes where gone through with new fluid and pads.   It has done 21,000 miles, it starts easily and rides as well as you would imagine.

Cotswold Collectors Cars Ltd.
Fulbrook
Oxfordshire OX18 4BX
England

Telephone Numbers:
Office: 01242 821600







 Angus: 07974 694010
Richard: 07881 715007 
Website: http://www.cotswoldcars.com/


NB: Visitors strictly by appointment only
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Whilst Classic Chatter. ("we") attempt to make sure that the information contained in this post is accurate and complete, we are aware that some errors and omissions may occur from time to time. We are not able therefore, to guarantee the accuracy of that information and cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from misleading information or for any reliance on which you may place on the information contained in this post. We highly recommend that you examine the vehicle to check the accuracy of the information supplied. If you have any queries with regard to any information on our website, please contact us at jeff.classicchatter@mail.com. This disclaimer does not affect your statutory rights.

  

1993 MORGAN PLUS 4 SPORTS - DEREK C MOWAT

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1993 MORGAN PLUS 4 SPORTS

  Year/Reg: 1993 (K)

Mileage 8,800

Engine size: 2.0L

Fuel type: Petrol

Gearbox: Manual

Body style: Convertible

Colour: Green

Connaught Green with Tan Leather, A totally unique opportunity to acquire one of the best Plus Four examples offered, finished in the real Morgan traditionalists colour combination! In the same ownership from new until 2010. Ordered new with high level of specification including full width bumpers, luggage rack, badge bar, polished stainless wires, spare wheel cover, tonneau cover, side screen bag, reclining seats, walnut dash and tailored over mats. Extraordinary history file accompanies with virtually all paperwork associated with the car from new. This includes correspondence with the dealership at time of order, original purchase invoice, spec sheets, handbook and service book, service invoices, expired MOT certificates, expired tax discs, discontinued log book and much more. The underside, coachwork, interior and driving of this car is as close to the day she left the Morgan works in 1993, as one could ever expect. Totally unique opportunity, and unlikely ever to be repeated. May P/X (Registration plate not with car), £29,950

 Contact us

 Dustane House, 4 West Coates, Edinburgh EH12 5JQ 

Telephone: 0131 4670967

Mobile: 07836 740333  

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1975 MASERATI BORA - McGRATH MASERATI

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  1975 MASERATI BORA

A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Race-Prepared Classic

Chassis AM117*175*. This matching numbers 1973 Maserati Bora is one of only 44 cars made in right hand drive and features the full European specification including the 4.7litre engine. Originally yellow with black interior, the car was restored some years ago and at the same time to converted by its enthusiastic owner to racing specification in order to compete in the HSCC Roadsports Series here in the UK.
This preparation included an engine rebuild and some mild tuning including a full flow exhaust system, improvements to the suspension, brakes and cooling and substitution of glass for Perspex and other normal weight saving and safety improvement measures. However, regulations for this series are quite clear that the car can only be modified in certain areas and therefore this presents the next owner with a lot of choice.
The car is still road registered, though not currently MOT tested. All the original parts removed from the car are still present and correct and included in the sale. It could therefore be returned to original road going specification. Alternatively, if like the current owner, you feel that this is an area of racing that sees too few Maseratis, then you could take over racing the car and continue its development. Or why not see this as an opportunity to create a replica of the legendary Thepennier Le Mans Bora. Actually, there is a fourth option, why not just use it as it is on the road as it is as a very exciting road car…?
As mentioned, the car comes with all its original parts, as well as numerous wheels are tyres suitable for racing. It is offered on behalf of a private owner, an active member of the UK racing fraternity and also the Maserati Club. Available to view at McGrath Maserati, please contact us. 

 Address

• McGrath Maserati
  Unit 8, Claggy Road
  Kimpton
  Hertfordshire, SG4 8QB
  
  
  TELEPHONE: 01438 832161 / 833695
  FAX: 01438 833601
  WEBSITE:  http://www.mcgrathmaserati.co.uk/
  
  
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1980 MASERATI MERAK SS - BRIAN CLASSIC CARS

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1980 MASERATI MERAK SS

This rare and desirable Merak SS was delivered new to Flickinger Associates in Denver, Colorado before moving to Arizona and finally to California in 1996 in the hands of Edgar van Veen who kept the car until 2011 when it was purchased by an Englishman and brought to the UK. On arrival in the UK the engine was overhauled at a cost of some £4,000 ( bills on file ) whilst the rust-free body was re-finished in its original colour of Longchamp Gold ( photo's on file ). The interior retains the original saddle tan leather and beige carpets and is in superb order.the car is complete with its original handbooks plus a set of Merak parts books.

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For more information about this vehicle, please telephone:
+44 (0)1565 830 423 or e-mail: sales@brianclassiccars.com

Brian Classic & Co are located in rural Cheshire, UK. 20 mins from Manchester Airport, and 2 hours mainline from London.

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