Classic Car Shop
The Classic Car Shop is proud to announce the opening of our new showroom complex and offices!
We are currently Selling or Renting our old premises as it is now surplus to requirements.
The Estate Agent signage clearly states For Sale or To Let and “Business Unaffected”.
So to clarify, the BUILDING is available For Sale or To Let........but the BUSINESS (The School Garage) continues as normal in our new premises.
Our old premises
Our new premises
95% of the Cars we sell are our own cars in stock, and carry an in-house warranty.
Recently to comply with the sale of goods Act we have had several issues that we have had to rectify due to Third Party’s misdescribed vehicles from private or unknown sources.
From the 1st of May 2018, we will only take Cars on a consignment basis that we have sold previously to clients, or Cars offered By reliable sources whom we both know and trust.
Our standard commission has always been 20% plus VAT off the final selling price, which includes all storage, insurance, and full website and magazine marketing from our chosen and proven list.
All extra pre sale costs or repairs ( if any) to comply with the sale of Goods act are charged to the client.
We are ONLY interested in top cars with provenance like the ones we own and stock.
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Good Evening Martin,
Thank you for the courtesy extended to me on my visit today. It was indeed a pleasure to see such a beautiful example of a 500SEL nicely presented. As promised I have forwarded the Aston Martin pictures to David Clouston who has nice vehicle collection.
Having seen the standard of vehicles on your site today I would have no problem recommending customers to you and will do so if the opportunity arises. Good luck with the sale of the car to Joe, he is a gentleman to deal with and I am sure he will want to own it.
Kevin James
Dear Martin,
Just a word to confirm that the Austin Healey has well arrived and been properly delivered by Anthony today.
The car is even more beautiful than expected. Thanks. I hope now that all parts will operate properly in the future!
Patrick
Lovely to talk to you Martin,
What a lovely gentleman makes a real change in this day and age.
Would you be kind enough to send more pics front on... and the inside including the dash board etc.
Trevor Smith-Foreman
Hi Martin,
Absolutely fantastic, the car is exactly as described I am well impressed thanks. Stephen’s delivery was on time professional and very attentive pleasure to deal with.
I am sure we will do more business in the future.
Thanks again.
Best Regards
Barry Phillips
If you have a client that is interested please send him to wonderful Somerset. (on your terms)
I cannot allow her off my property unless sold.
100k to me is hard earned and deserved, you deal daily with 500k cars with a blink of an eye, i do not.
Bless you Martin for your interest and care, i have never dealt with a classic car dealer before and you are truly a gentleman.
All the best,
Adam
Hello Martin,
Car arrived safely (virtually wrapped in cotton wool) and is a real pleasure to drive – my old 320 was nice but this reminds me of the enjoyment of my old 1990 500SL. One disappointment was that the “hot” weather caused the almost all hardtop roof lining to come unstuck from the hardtop – we’ll get it fixed before I put the hardtop way in storage.
Once again many thanks for your patience with all this.
Best wishes to you your family and your colleagues.
Rgds
David
Hi Martin,
Have today sent money for car. It should reach you tomorrow. Please let me know if it doesn’t arrive.
It was really nice meeting Peter. I could have talked shop all day with him. Such a nice person and a talented restorer who loves what he does.
Looking forward to seeing the Vauxhall again and taking it for a long drive. Delivery when convenient for you, but it would be helpful to have advance notice because away in motor caravan quite often.
Nice doing business with you.
Colin Caborn
Dear Martin,
Thank you so much the car looks amazing! A first class job thank you so much! If you ever need anyone for a reference (you most likely don’t because it speaks for itself) please give them my name.
Peter has done a superb job and you can see the attention to detail.
Thank you again and hope to do business again soon.
Kind regards,
Christopher Ogston
General Manager, The Gonville Hotel Cambridge
You will be pleased to know that your cheque has arrived here. Thank you.
Dennis and I would like to re express our gratitude for your understanding of our predicament over this last 12 months and for your subsequent patience and kindness in handling this affair for us.
Be warned, if we ever find ourselves within striking distance of The School Garage we will invite ourselves in to shake your hand in person.
Jan and Dennis Chorley
I am delighted with the Sunbeam and have experienced some excellent drives to familiarise myself with the car. Thank you and your splendid mechanic, Wil, for sorting out initial gremlins. The vehicle has been much admired and I am most grateful for your expert attention.
Roger Toyne
CAR OF THE WEEK - DRIVING MALLORCA & CLASSIC CAR CLUB - 21/04/2016
AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 MK2
This week’s car was a simple choice, to be honest, given the number of people gathered around to admire it’s almost new condition. Austin Healeys have become very much sought-after by collectors and driving enthusiastsw orldwide, and this particular car must be amongst the most desirable on the market! That’s right – it’s currently for sale! And let me tell you why.
First registered in 1961, it is an Austin Healey 3000 MK2 BT7. With triple SU car burettors and overdrive gearbox, it is an original “matching number” example, with left hand drive, and a valuable Factory Heritage Certificate. Not only that, it has been uprated to Fast Road Specification, with upgraded brakes & suspension, sports exhaust, oversize tyres and a works hardtop.
Baffled by all that technical stuff? Let me put this simply. It’s the real deal! And having had only 3 owners from new, with only 29,000 miles on the clock, and with an unrepaired body, I challenge you to find a better example anywhere, let alone on our lovely island!
WE PAY TOP PRICES For the Very BEST Examples of all CLASSIC CARS.
NO AUCTION FODDER PLEASE, WE ONLY PURCHASE TOP EXAMPLES, SIMILAR TO CARS WE SELL FROM OUR CURRENT SUPERB STOCK.
ALL CARS MUST HAVE HISTORY and PROVENANCE like the examples we sell.
WE ARE NEVER BEATEN ON PRICE For THE BEST EXAMPLES !!
Instant CASH payment and nationwide collection by covered Lorry.
Braddock's Farm 1710
Formerly a farm house up until 1890 This superb barn, measuring 65' by 25', nestles in approx 4 acres of panoramic Cheshire countryside, off a small country lane (via a main road).
Approved for water and electricity, the building is in perfect structural condition and now has full planning permission in place for 2 fabulous 2 bedroom holiday cottages.
For full details contact Martin Daly on 07767 617507.
£199500
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c1969 Webb 24" Classic Mower
In superb and original order. 5HP Briggs and Stratton engine, just fully serviced and ready to Roll.!! (Complete with seat and roller). £495. Quote ref: NR619
c1961 Atco 34" Classic Mower
Spent all its life at a Maidstone cricket ground. Stunning, original, just serviced and ready to roll. Complete with roller and chair. £695. Quote ref: NR620
1938 built (first registered 1940) Wolf 125cc Hand gear change
This is one of the last of the Wolf brand motor cycles, which emanated from the Wolverhampton factory, to be built. Rare twin-port Villiers engine, all matching numbers. Was part of the famous Wheatcroft Donnington Park GP collection. Superb, original and very very rare. £4,950. Quote ref: NR219
1954 Norton Dominator 88 500cc
Original UK matching numbers example. Two owners, low mileage and in near Concours condition. Truly stunning! Quote ref: NR719
1999 T. Laverda 750S.
847 miles from new. As new, out of its box. From a private collection of super-bikes. Quote ref: NR578
2003 Harley Davidson 1800 S&S Super
Springer soft-tail, massive spec of custom parts include JB Billet callipers, stainless wire wheels, full chrome, Bub sports exhaust, Corbin seat, Led rear light, chrome hooded front lamp. Over 40k spent on this superb, Concours winning example. Stunning. Quote ref: NR690
1936 Panther 250 OHV with hand gear change
Fish tail exhaust model, rigid forks etc. Superb original machine, fresh from the Donnington park motor museum. Quote ref: NR178
1957 Zundapp Bella 154R (148cc)
This time warp example has covered 1,700 miles from new, with all its original documentation, MOTs, handbook, and buff logbook and is the best in existence? Quote ref: NR588
1960 Velocette Venom Clubman MK1 500cc
Concours winning example, over £8,000 spent by it's last owner of over 15 years. This is as good as it gets! All matching numbers, tools, handbooks, etc. Quote ref: NR435
1926 Levis 2¼ HP
Superb and original and very rare like this. Complete with original buff log book, they don't come better. Quote ref: NR315
1928 Levis 250 2 stroke
Hand change with original Norfolk registration number and buff log book. This amazing little machine has spent its life in the Norfolk countryside and is in time warp condition. Quote ref: NR307
1979 (one of the first built) Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood replica. Three owners, 14,000 Km, mint and original. Quote ref: NR330
1928 Ariel Special
This very rare and interesting machine is fitted with a 680cc V twin JAP engine. Hand gear change, bum pad, original registration number. Fascinating and very fast. Quote ref: NR304
1937 Velocette 350 MAC
Three owners from new, restored by it's second owner to concours winning standards (last award May 2004). Matching engine and frame numbers, original registration number and old buff log book. The best we have ever seen. Quote ref: NR398
1967 Velocette LE Water-cooled
Totally original and un-restored example with low mileage. A time warp. Quote ref: NR396
1948 Brockhouse Corgi 98cc
Total restoration, mint example and very rare. Quote ref: NR114.
1960 Triumph Tiger 110 650cc
Original matching numbers example. Old buff log book. Competition magneto. The finest we have seen. A complete timewarp with original reg. no. Quote ref: NR336
1957 Maico-Letta 250 (Rolls-Royce of Scooters).
Known to us for many years, superb original example and very low mileage. Stunning. Quote ref: NR624
2009 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 (Diesel)
Black metallic with full black leather and black piano wood. Massive factory spec, one previous owner, 26,000 miles only, FLRSH. Original mint example. £32,950. Supercharged grill and vents available on this vehicle. (number plate available by separate negotiation).
Quote ref: NR740 2003 Landrover Defender TD5 (Diesel SWB)
Blue with white top, white wheels and grey trim. 2 owners, 37,000 miles only with FSH, all books, tools and documents. In mint, unmarked condition. Truly stunning. Quote ref: NR704
2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Diesel
Alaska white with tan leather bespoke trim. 22" black alloys, tinted glass, air-cond, chrome sport exhaust tail pipes, Harmon Kardon sound system. One previous owner, 13,900 miles with FRRSH and recently serviced in the last few hundred miles. As new. Quote ref: NR697
2008 Landrover Defender 90 County HT SWB 2.4 Diesel.
Stornoway grey with black trim. 5 alloys, sunroof, electric windows, stereo, cup holders, cent/locking with alarm. One owner, 22,000 miles only with FLSH. Unmarked and stunning. Quote ref: NR673
2004 (54) Range Rover Vogue (HSE SPEC) TD 6.
Adriatic blue with blue leather piped. Total spec, 20" alloys with new tyres,
one owner from 8 months old, 51,000 miles only with full dealer service history. Has NEVER towed anything. In mint, original condition, NO dents or paintwork ever. Looks 2 years old, only selling due to arrival of new Range-Rover. A better example you will not find!! Quote ref: NR670
1952/3 Saurer 4 MH Swiss Artillery Tractor.
One of only 363 built. Powered by a 5.3 4cyl diesel engine and the only known example in the UK. In superb original condition, stored for many years, low engine miles/hours, in perfect working order and 100% correct. Swiss ordnance vehicle, hence colour of grey. Stunning. Quote ref: NR546
1957 Willys Hotchkiss Jeep
In stunning original condition. 24 volt electrics, all matching numbers, weather equipment, original axe and shovel etc. They do not come better than this, very rare. Quote ref:NR555
1952 Landrover Minerva 80" SWB
This extremely rare example was built for the Belgian army. It is totally correct in every detail, matching numbers and was the subject of a comprehensive restoration a few years ago. Superb to drive, a collectors must. Quote ref: NR249
1949 Landrover Series 1 80" SWB RHD
Finished in bronze green. Ground up restoration to concours standards between 1991 and 2001 and as good if not better, in our opinion, to any in the marketplace. Interesting history. Quote ref: NR262
1951 Landrover Series I 80" RHD
This is, according to several experts and 3 rivet counters, the best in the country, possibly the world. Restored at great expense c£11,000 by one of Englands most celebrated Landrover specialists. Two owners since 1964 and correct in every detail. Quote ref: NR181
1959 Stanguellini Formula Junior
Full FIA, papers, superb history , famous first owner. In Mint, restored Condition. Could be the best there is.?? Quote ref: NR432
1935 MG PA/B Special Supercharged Racing car.
Monza Red, VSCC/Brooklands Sprint history. Recent engine and supercharger restoration. ENV 75 pre-select gearbox, 950 cc supercharged engine (running on methanol). VSCC documentation, very very rare and in perfect running order, ready to race/sprint etc. Stunning !! Quote ref: NR530
1973 Clan Crusader production sports racing car (Racing this season)
One of five factory built cars, 110+bhp, full race spec, full documentation of recent mechanical rebuild plus factory specifications etc. Ready to race. Engine just rebuilt by specialist. For full details, history etc please phone. Very rare opportunity to acquire a highly competitive sports car. Quote ref: NR065
1970 Piper GTT
Finished in silver with black trim. Full mechanical and chassis rebuild carried out less than 500 miles ago at a cost of c£10,000. Superb historic/classic race car, very quick with an excellent and comprehensive history file. Please phone for full details. Quote ref: NR246
1976 Tiga (Shenkin and Ganley) Formula Ford Racing Car. No. 20 of 21
This superb and rare example has recently been completely restored by its' previous owner to a very high standard and is eligible for sprinting or racing in several classic events. Complete with its' competition trailer. Quote ref: NR241
Wanted! Sports racing cars in superb condition with FIA papers and good provenance/history, eligible for all top historic races such as Classic Le Mans.