1964 FIAT 600D - Belvoir Classic Cars Newark Nottinghamshire

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Newark Nottinghamshire

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1964 FIAT 600D

The Fiat 600 range was launched the mid-50s and was proven to be very popular as was slightly larger than its cousin the 500. Also had the 4 cylinder water cooled engine supply more power and making it a nicer driving experience than the 500. The very early models had suicide doors and a 633 cc engine. This "suicide "option was banned in 1964. My example is a 1964 and is one of the 1st to be equipped with normal opening doors and the larger 767cc engine also water cooled. This 600 is in stunning condition everywhere you look and drives spot on. This 600 which is one of approx 78 roads legal in the UK at the moment has an unusual fact. The car has had one private owner from new!
This 600 was subject to a full restoration in 2017 in Italy. The paintwork is fab having had a bare metal paintwork done in 2017. The interior has all been renewed in its original colours of Tan with Black piping. The 600 benefits from a fold down back seat for more luggage space. The original steering wheel is in fantastic condition. Under the bonnet and in the engine bay is very very clean indeed. Mechanically the car is excellent with no issues, no leaks and starts 1st time every time, this little Fiat can really be driven with confidence. A recent MOT  has been put on the car to take away any niggling doubts. The mileage on the clock states 54k kilometres which we have no reason to doubt is correct. Finding a nice 600D for sale here in the UK is hard, finding one in this condition is even harder. If you are looking for something a bit different that won't break the bank and is minimal in running costs then here it is. 

Uk. delivery is available, and part exchange is considered.
To view more photos, please visit our website: http://www.belvoirclassiccars.com

SOURCE: https://www.belvoirclassiccars.com/portfolio-classics-for-sale?utm_medium=portal&utm_source=CarandClassic.co.uk

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1952 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE DELUXE SPLIT SCREEN - Koskin Import Oy Ltd Tapionkatu 5 37600 Valkeakoski Finland

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Tapionkatu 5 37600 Valkeakoski Finland

Phone: +358 (0) 45 602 9441

Website: http://www.koskinimport.com

1952 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE DELUXE SPLIT SCREEN

Documented Matching Numbers car!!

Germany is a country with a great love of the automobile. When many people think of the Volkswagen Beetle, they think of the flower power generation, of bright groovy colours, and the 1960’s, but the basic design dates back to the 1930’s. If you consider Doctor Ferdinand Porsche was inspired by other manufacturers of rear engine rear wheel drive cars of that time, then we begin to fathom the deep history behind people’s car.

This early example of the Beetle shows the humble beginnings Volkswagen truly had at the end of WWII. For some people, this would be THE Beetle to own due to its age and wonderful condition.

There is really nothing quite like a good split Beetle.
The reactions you get with a split are so much stronger than that of any other model, it is truly the icon that started it all, and the simplicity and beauty of the design is a major reason that these are highly sought after.
The rarity factor as well is a big part of it...the older cars were built in far smaller numbers than during the later years.

This example is about as iconic as you can get... a 52 Deluxe with the crotch cooler vents. The crotch coolers are a short production item, from 51-2 and on Deluxe models.
They work quite well actually too...getting a little breeze in the lower part of the interior on a hot day is nice!

This car was tastefully restored in Finland a few years back with a great eye for detail, it is an extremely clean car inside and out.

The interior is very nice on this car as well, beautiful colours. You only have to look at the photos to see the detail that has gone into this car.

Such a great looking car!

The "Popes Nose" license plate light, the small glass taillights and the grooved chrome bumpers.

Nice fit and finish to the car overall, paint looks great, the body is nice and smooth.

Grooved semaphores are functional.

Wheels are the correct 16" steel wheels with excellent bias ply tires.
These 16" wheels are really tough to find these days and are getting quite expensive...
finding a split with them on it is a big bonus, may have been swapped over the years to 15" wheels as tires are much easier and cheaper to find than the 16's

Under the front hood is clean and tidy just like the rest of the car, it is housing the correct flat fuel tank with a large diameter fuel cap.

The engine room is no exception and looks very clean and proper, the engine has the correct early carburettor and seamed fan shroud. The cyclone air cleaner is also era-correct as is the flat top distributor cap.

The underneath is very clean and looks like new.

Everything works on this car as it should, it is also very enjoyable to drive.

Please have a look at the many detailed photos in the link below, if you require anymore just let me know.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7s17udf698r6fws/AABRUlrc4zRNtXz6nRqheT-1a?dl=0


The car is in Finland and can be shipped worldwide, please ask for a price. 

Please know that I will help you in every way possible with the purchase. I have good contacts for shipping the vehicle all over the world. If you would like to come and view the vehicle before purchasing that would be great but if it isn't possible to come and view I will do my best to give you as much information and as many photos as you require. I myself buy a lot from foreign countries so I know 

SOURCE: https://koskinimport.com/en/product/vw-beetle-1952-deluxe-split-screen/

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1952 HRG 1500 - Historic Competition Services Sint-Jansveld 5 2160 Wommelgem Belgium

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Historic Competition Services

Sint-Jansveld 5 2160 Wommelgem Belgium

Telephone: 0032 3 353 33 31     0032 489 71 26 08 Website: http://www.historiccompetitionservices.be

1952 HRG 1500

The HRG Engineering Company also known as HRG was a British car manufacturer based in Tolworth, Surrey. Founded by Major Edward Halford, Guy Robins and Henry Ronald Godfrey, its name was created from the first letter of their surnames. Mr Godfrey already gained experience in the motor trade with GN cycle cars which he started in 1910 together with Frazer Nash. When Mr Nash started Frazer Nash in the late twenties, Godfrey approached Halford and later Robins, and HRG was born in 1935. The idea was to develop a sports car like in the earlier days when sports cars were still genuine, uncompromised by the demand for more luxury of the main public. Bentley, Aston Martin and even Frazer Nash, all caved in to develop more comfortable tourers when HRG stayed true to the initial concept. In 1938, the company announced the 1100cc model and later even the 1500cc with Singer powerplants. Both models were driven by OHC Singer engines and replacing the OHV Meadows units from before. Although the company experienced with special versions like the Le Mans and the aerodynamic cars, the two main models were the 1100 and the 1500cc open tourers until 1956. They are quite famous for participating in events like the Le Mans 24hours, Alpine rally, Silverstone and Spa Francorchamps. HRG produced cars their thoroughbred sports cars from 1935 until 1956. They made 241 cars in total where 225 believed to have survived. Many of which are still used today in various motorsport events. The company made a profit every year until they closed the doors in 1966 as an engineering company. They worked for Volvo and made a prototype Vauxhall VX 4/90-powered sports car. The HRG we have for sale is a 1952 1500cc sports car. The car has been in the family since 1964 and even invoices before that date are available. The son had the car restored by Roach Manufacturing in the late ‘00s where they restored everything from the chassis up. The bodywork has been repaired, the original type Singer engine fitted and everything on the car has been overhauled. All of this results in a perfectly restored car, ready for you to take on a trip, rally or even a race. The car hasn’t been driven much since the restoration and is looking for a new owner who will love the car as much as the previous owners did. Do you want to own a completely restored, no-nonsense sports car? This might be the car for you!

SOURCE: http://www.historiccompetitionservices.be/?utm_source=CarandClassic.co.uk&utm_medium=portal

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1933 BENTLEY 3 1/2 LITRE Park Ward Sports Saloon - GRAEME HUNT 18-23 Radley Mews, Kensington, London W8 6JP

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18-23 Radley Mews, Kensington, London W8 6JP

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1933 BENTLEY 3 1/2 LITRE 
Park Ward Sports Saloon

Chassis B15AE
Registration ALU 323

This Bentley is truly historic in the annals of the marque as this is the very first registered Derby Bentley
Owned by the factory and used as one of the 2 Trials Cars (an in-house term for a Press Vehicle)
The other vehicle (B1AE) which carried an open Vanden Plas body and was registered ALU 321 appearing in period shots alongside B15AE (ALU 323) most notably at the Aldenham Club House
B15AE was the first Derby Bentley to have been registered and used on the road as a test vehicle & delivered having been granted its' Guarantee several weeks earlier than any other Derby
She was also used to launch the model to the public and VIPs in August 1933 at the Royal Hotel, Ascot including test drives by:-

the great W O Bentley himself / Sir Malcolm Campbell - prolific Land Speed Record Holder (who wrote a report on his experiences in the Field magazine) / Wolf Barnato (Bentley Boy & member Board Member for the new company) & the Earl of March (later the Duke of Richmond & Gordon) amongst many other notable clients & journalists

She was used for customer trials as well and is featured in period brochures and later in many reference books on the marque - including the definitive works Bentley, the Silent Sports Car, 1931 - 41

written by Michael Ellman-Brown

She is also listed in Jonnie Greens fabulous Bentley, 50 years of the Marque and "Bentley Past & Present" by Rivers Fletcher

After over 85 years, remarkably, she still wears her original Park Ward bodywork number C.602

Should be noted that this is the very first of Park Ward's production bodies too

The engine is the correct unit originally installed into this chassis bearing number Z8BA

Having been so well treated in the intervening 85 years she was extensively rebuilt in the 1990s / early 2000s with new ash framework whilst using as many original parts as possible - she remains remarkably original in appearance and importantly retains all of the important bits (chassis B15AE / engine Z8BA / body C.602)

At the same the engine was also thoroughly rebuilt with a reground crankshaft, big & small end bearings, new valves & guides, water pump etc etc

She drives beautifully & is regularly exercised, notwithstanding her importance within the annals of Bentley history

A real joy to behold and also representing a really important part of Bentley company history, as already mentioned

SOURCE: http://www.graemehunt.com/motorcar/449/1933-bentley-3-1-2-litre-sports-saloon-by-park-ward-the-first-ever-registered-derby-bentley

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