This unique car is chassis number TA0255 and is the 5th TA ever produced.
Originally it was registered to MG Motor Co as there demo vehicle. And retains its original registration number today.
But for over 30 years has been kept in a private collection
during which time it received a full 'body off' restoration and rebuild,
with a photographic record.
The car has two large history files including a copy of the original log book and correspondence from previous owners and clubs.
According to the T register this TA was the fifth car built and the only earlier surviving example now being in the USA.]
The car requires some light re commissioning and new wet weather equipment and then its ready to go!
Much sought after being one of only 98 such cars ever produced. Having been stored for over 40 years and documented as having only 4 owners from new. Now subject of a full ground up restoration to the ultimate
specification without compromise. The objective is to achieve a better
handling car with over 70% more power than standard with total
reliability, better comfort for longer journeys and more usability in
today’s demanding world. The car will also be compliant making it an ideal candidate for many European rallies and events. Listed below is the complete specification for this rare car:
Bead blasted and powder coated chassis with 2 pack black finish
Rebuilt inner body frame and powder coated finish
Complete new aluminium body skin, bonnet and door skins eliminating any hidden corrosion
Painted to the very highest standard
Full heat and sound proofing throughout
Total re-trim in the very best hides and Wilton carpets
Complete new electrical system and upgraded to alternator system and negative earth conversion
Headlamps upgrade for better visibility
Totally rebuilt instrumentation with improved backlighting
2 speed wiper upgrade with intermittent facility
Seating upgrade to incorporate late type Feltham seats offering better support and comfort
Axle upgrade to later stronger 4HA type and limited slip differential
Braking upgrade to feature new stronger rear drums and disc brakes to front with servo assistance
Borrani wheels (5×16) chromed and polished rims
Suspension upgrade incorporating anti-roll bar, springs, suspension camber and new design shock absorbers
Full DB3/S specification, 2.9 litre engine with new cylinder block, aluminium head, steel crankshaft,
Lightened flywheel and uprated clutch. Triple 45 DCO Webbers and over 200 BHP
Uprated cooling system and full flow oil cooler
Post Vintage Engineers Limited, Pool Road, Pool in Wharfedale, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1EG, United Kingdom
Telephone 0113 284 3666 Mobile 07973 472595 Service 0113 284 3166 Fax 0113 2842212 Emailenquiries@postvintage.com
Coachbuilder :
Park Ward Body Type :
Long Wheel Base Drophead Coupe Colour :
Brewster Green and Cream Trim :
Beige Leather
History :
Manufacture of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars soon resumed in 1946
after World War II with production of the Silver Wraith. It was
initially offered with the same engine dimensions as the pre-war Wraith
and 4 ¼ Litre Bentley, but cylinder head design was entirely different,
being cast in aluminium alloy and containing only the inlet valves;
spent gases exhaust through valves in the cylinder block. Front
suspension is by a robust coil spring twin fulcrum arm system, a much
simplified development of Phantom III and Wraith equipment. It is
mounted on a chassis frame with the same great strength, fitted with
orthodox leaf springs at the rear. It came in two lengths, a standard
127 inch chassis and a long wheel base variant measuring 133 inches. The
familiar delightful gear shift was retained with automatic transmission
becoming an option from 1953 onwards. The automatic gearbox was
effectively a refined and developed version of the General Motors
design. The introduction of this innovation coincided with the widening
of the cylinder bores to 3.625 inches. This allied to an unchanged
stroke of 4.5 inches enlarged the engine capacity to 4566cc. The famous
servo assisted braking system is partially hydraulic and the last cars
have power assisted steering with a 4887cc engine. The Silver Wraith
chassis were offered until 1959 and were always fitted with handmade
individually crafted coachwork. The war years had certainly taken their
toll on the coach building industry in England, with many famous names
ceasing to exist by the mid 1940’s. However some of the most established
companies did survive, such as H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward and Hooper who
between them were responsible for designing and creating some of the
most elegant and stylish coachwork fitted to the Silver Wraith chassis. A
total of 1,886 Silver Wraiths were produced between 1946 and 1959 and
were ordered by a diverse cross section of customers, including
governments who purchased them for Presidential use. A number of cars
were purchased by nobility and Royal families all over the world. The
Silver Wraith also found favour amongst captains of industry as well as
recognised stars in the entertainment world, making it a very successful
return to motor car production for Rolls-Royce. Chassis No BLW77 was
completed at the Park Ward works in Willesden in April of 1954, built to
the order of Neville Industrial Securities. It was built to Design No
547 and was the only car to be completed in this style, fitted with a
power hood, power windows and rear wheel spats. It could be described as
Park Wards most stylish creation on the long wheel base Silver Wraith
chassis. It was purchased by Frank Dale & Stepsons in the early
1980’s from a Swedish collector and restored at this time; the work
included a bare metal re-paint, new interior, new hood and mechanical
preparation. It subsequently attended a number of concours events where
it was regularly rewarded for its quality, elegance and style. It has
remained in our collection ever since, used on a regular basis
throughout the year attending motoring events and social functions. It
has been maintained in our workshops throughout to ensure reliability,
correct performance and pleasurable motoring. It is widely admired
wherever it goes and is now offered for sale for the first time on over
three decades complete with tools and original handbook.
Condition :
An older restoration still in good condition throughout.
Technical Data :
Four speed automatic gearbox, 6 cylinder in line configuration engine,
4.5 litres displacement, 4566cc capacity. Drum brakes servo-assisted.
London Office
• James Crickmay
• 125 Harlequin Avenue, Great West Road, London TW8 9EW, UK
Ford RS2600 FIA Race Car
Built in homage to the Ripolin RS2600 made famous in France and
especially on the 1972 Tour Auto, this stunning RS2600 is completely new
and wants for nothing.
Built with a new Weslake 2600 engine producing approx. 325bhp, and
mated to a ZF 5 speed gearbox, this car is ideal for the best Historic
Touring Car racing in the UK and Europe. Completely brand new and built
with no expense spared.
Complete with FIA papers (in process) and a spare set of wheels this
car provides a turn key entry to historic touring car racing, ideal for
Motor Racing Legends Touring cars, and events such as Silverstone
Classic and Spa Classic events.
Spec includes:
New Ford Weslake engine on kugelfisher injection (25hr rebuild interval)
New ZF 5 speed gearbox
AP 4 pot brake calipers
Fully floating rear axle
LSD + Watts linkage
72/3 spec Front Struts
Bilstein dampers
Adjustable top mounts on front suspension
4 stud wheels (16 inch)
Large Fuel tank (circa 110 litres)
New Wiriing loom
Seam welded and triangulated chassis
New Dash
New Safety Equipment
Freshly Painted
A real head turner - for more information please call James Hanson on +44 (0)1937 220360
CONTACT US
Please contact James Hanson for all enquiries,
and directions to find us: info@speedmastercars.com Tel:+44 (0)1937 220 360 or +44 (0)7768 800 773
We are delighted to offer this very cute matching numbers factory Morris Minor Convertible
She was first registered on the 24th May 1963 and delivered to a Mrs Agnes Doreen Poole of Buges Hill
There are 4 previous owners and each of which are on file, the first lady keeping her from 1963 - 2005
It has the benefit of being manufactured with the larger 1098cc engine over the smaller units of the earlier models.
'BERTIE
BASSETT' as she has been known throughout her life has won many classic
car shows over the years. Aquired by the previous owner in 2013 ready
to bring back to prefection.
Having just undergone a no expense spared extensive restoration. The panel fit is excellent and will put most to shame.
The
coachwork is finished in its factory colour of gleaming black and
complimented by the red leather interior and new chromework a
combination that results in one of the most superb Minor Convertibles on
the market today.
The hood assembly is also all new, as would be expected, is easily erected and put down as the weather may demand.
A
storage/picnic basket sits upon the boot rack and is a useful addition
to the storage within the boot area, easlily removed - please see photo
Every part of this Morris Minor has been attended to, both on the body and mechanical side resulting in a concourse restoration
With
such a beautiful colour combination and with nothing to do other than
enjoy, this Morris Minor is ready for a perfect Xmas present.
With current MOT and Tax she is on the button ready to go.
Yorkshire Classic & Sports Cars
The Studio
Ure Bank Top
Ripon, North Yorkshire
HG4 1JD, United Kingdom T:+44 (0) 1765 609798
Make: Ford Colour: Dark Metallic Blue Model: Mustang Fastback Interior: Black
Year: 1969 Drive: Left Hand Drive Mileage: 38,543 Gearbox: Manual (3 Speed)
A beautifully built and extremely potent example of the world’s
favorite muscle car, this ’69 Mustang Fastback has been subject to a
total, ground-up, bare-metal restoration and built into the 451bhp
monster it is today at vast expense.
We see many restored Mustangs that look as if they have been thrown together overnight. This is not such a car.
In 2007 the car was the basis of a $45k restoration. The body is
superb, both underneath and on top with zero corrosion, excellent panel
fit and beautiful dark metallic blue paintwork. Contrasting perfectly,
the black vinyl interior is in superb condition with new carpets,
dashboard, steering wheel, headlining and heater assembly, along with a
hidden modern stereo system.
Since arriving in the UK, over £10k has been invested in a total mechanical rebuild and upgrade.
The 351 Cleveland V8 was built by the highly regarded Pete Knight
Racing Services in 2011 at a cost of £6000. It features 11:1
compression, forged pistons, 292H cam, gas-flowed Quench heads,
Edelbrock manifold, MSD ignition and distributor, ceramic-coated Hooker
headers with cut-outs and a custom Flowmaster exhaust… The list goes on.
Please call for a full specification, but suffice to say that it has
the best of everything. We have the dyno readings indicating that it
produces a whopping 451bhp at 6100rpm and 410lb/ft at 4800rpm.
Also in 2011, the three-speed C4 automatic transmission was rebuilt
by Penn Autos – the US transmission specialist run by Andy Frost of Red
Victor Racing fame. In addition to the rebuild and upgrade to TCI race
C6 internals, amongst other modifications, the gearbox was converted to a
fully manual operation with a reverse pattern. A custom Neal Chance
3500rpm stall torque converter was fitted at the same time. The
transmission is effectively now a clutchless three-speed sequential
manual.
From the transmission, power is transmitted down a new propshaft to a 9” Detroit Locker rear axle with Strange half shafts.
In terms of the chassis and brakes, the Mustang has sub-frame
connectors, complete new front suspension and steering (springs, shocks,
ball joints, bearings, poly bushes, steering arms idler etc.), new rear
heavy-duty leaf springs, shocks, Shelby traction bars and polyurethane
bushes. There are disc brakes all round with new master cylinder, servo,
bias valve and lines. There is a new fuel tank and period-looking
Torque Thrust D wheels.
We have a huge history file that goes with the car containing all the bills and paperwork from the restoration.
The result is seriously impressive. It is both incredibly fast yet
totally tractable for a Sunday cruise. It should not be confused with
the average Mustang powered by a lazy old V8, recalcitrant auto-box and
approximate steering, this is a true muscle car that steers well, stops
well and offers devastating, tyre-shredding performance. Its next owner
will not be able to stop smiling.
We kick off the year with al look at some beautiful Italian Models that you may wish to find a space in the "Garage of Your Dreams"
As a result we have selected one of our newer dealers, in the shape of
1992 FERRARI F40 COUPE
FERRARI F40 COUPE 2dr£749,995
£749,995
1992 (J)
37,603 km
Manual
Coupe
Petrol
2
Rosso Corsa
1
1992 (J) FERRARI F40 COUPE 2dr, 2 Door Coupe, Rosso Corsa, Rosso Race
Seats, previous owners 1, number of keys 2, 37,603 km, MOT'd until 12th
February, 2015.
The enthusiasts amongst you will be aware of various classic car auctions held in the UK.
These auctions are mainly attended by traders looking for stock and the odd bargain purchase for that special profitable deal!
In the last few months, two Ferrari F40’s achieved £704,423 and £761,600 respectively.
This of course is fantastic news for anyone looking to invest in a Ferrari F40, as the two cars were 'As Seen’ at the auctions.
This means that the cars could not be inspected before purchase, and
will not benefit from the Sale of Goods Act should there be a prevailing
issue with the cars, necessitating a sizeable expense to put right.
We have two stunning examples of Ferrari F40’s for sale, one at £749,995 and the other at £799,995.
Both these cars have been through our exhaustive 170 point inspection by
our resident Master Technicians, and professionally detailed to show
just how well they have been looked after.
The cars are 'physically in stock' and available to view & inspect
at close quarters, unlike any you could find in an auction.
Given the 'Hammer Prices' of the two cars at auction, our cars represent an outstanding value & investment opportunity.
To most enthusiasts, the F40 is the most sought after Ferrari of all time.
A true all-out supercar with nothing held back. Built to celebrate the
40th anniversary of the company, it was the last road car to be designed
under Enzo's ownership before he passed away.
This F40 is a 1992 / J Registered car, having covered 37,603 km; is a
"cat adjustable" specification, meaning it has a Catalytic Convertor and
adjustable Suspension.
The paintwork, of course, is Rosso Corsa and the interior features race seats in Rosso cloth.
The vehicle was imported into the UK in 2011 and has an extensive
service history, which is a mixture of franchised Ferrari Main Agents
and highly regarding Ferrari Specialists.
This car features a custom made sound system with iPod input, which can
be fully removed without damaging any of the cars original features.
All correct books and documents are present, along with the original tan leather wallet.
The service history is as follows:
28/06/93: 11,305 km - Specialist - Annual Service
29/12/03: 20,000 km - Specialist- Annual Service
18/05/11: 30,748 km - Car imported into the UK - Maranello Egghead
22/05/12: 30,842 km - Ferrari Main Dealer - Annual Cam/Aux belt service, replaced both Fuel Tanks.
03/10/12: Car underwent £10,000 worth of mechanical upgrading.
19/12/12: Clutch Replacement
09/05/13: 40,000 km - Specialist - Full Major Service
All four tyres are Pirelli P-Zero’s
Front Left: 7mm
Front Right: 7mm
Rear Right: 6mm
Rear Left: 6mm
For more information, please call our sales team on 01772 663 777.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
All details supplied by : AMARI SUPERCARS GB c2015
+44 (0)1993 849610 E-mail: david.eales@oselli.com Facebook: Oselli Ltd.
