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04/06/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1961 Jaguar E-Type Competition Roadster

Completed in June 1961, chassis 875073 is one of the earliest E-Types built - one of just 385 left-hand-drive roadsters produced, with notable early features including flat floors, outside bonnet locks and welded bonnet louvres.

What makes this car extra special is its competition history.

Purchased by American racer David Dooley in 1963, the car was transformed into a front-running SCCA competition machine following technical guidance from Jaguar themselves.

The results were immediate. On its debut season, it recorded outright victories, class wins, podiums and ultimately secured the 1964 SCCA Mid-Western B Production Championship.

Over the following two decades, it continued to compete across North America, racing against the giants of the era and sharing circuits with names including Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon and AJ Foyt. Few E-Types can claim such a sustained and successful competition career.

Fast-forward to the modern era, and the story continues.

Formerly owned by three-time Le Mans winner André Lotterer, the car was entrusted to Valley Motorsport and rebuilt to the very highest Pre-66 GT specification, with over £240,000 invested in returning it to front-running form.

Then came Goodwood.

Driven by its owner alongside three-time WTCC Champion Andy Priaulx, they claimed victory in the RAC Tourist Trophy at the 2023 Goodwood Revival - arguably one of the most competitive and prestigious historic races in the world.

Which creates a rather remarkable reality. Whilst many historic race cars spend their lives trading on stories from sixty years ago.

This one is still writing them.

Eligible for Goodwood Revival, Le Mans Classic, Tour Auto, Modena Cento Ore and virtually every major historic event worth entering, it remains exactly what it has always been: a racing E-Type.

Perhaps that's what makes it so compelling. A genuine competition Jaguar with one of the richest histories you'll find anywhere.

Available now with Sam Hancock - check out The Showroom for more.

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01/06/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1986 BMW M535i

Before there was the E28 M5, there was the M535i.

And for many, that’s exactly why cars like this are so appealing.

The M535i is a notable chapter in BMW history. Developed by BMW Motorsport, it gave buyers much of the visual drama and chassis upgrades of the M cars that would follow, but paired with the silky smooth 3.4-litre straight-six that made the E28 such a superb long-distance machine.

Think of it as the gentleman’s performance saloon.

Fast enough to entertain, comfortable enough to cross continents, and understated enough that only those who know will appreciate what they're looking at.

Finished in Polaris Metallic over Anthracite pinstripe velour, this example presents exactly as an E28 should. The M-Technic body kit, rear spoiler and iconic alloy wheels give it just enough presence, while the velour interior serves as a reminder of an era when German executive cars prioritised comfort as much as performance.

The sports seats, M steering wheel, Blaupunkt cassette player and wonderfully analogue switchgear transport you straight back to the mid-1980s. It's a cabin designed before screens, touch controls and digital distractions became the norm, and it's all the better for it.

Under the bonnet sits one of BMW's greats.

The 3.4-litre straight-six delivers its performance with the effortless smoothness that defined the marque's reputation. Paired with the switchable automatic gearbox and limited-slip differential, it's a combination that feels perfectly suited to the character of the car. Less frantic sports saloon, more autobahn express.

Showing just 38,321 miles from new, it remains remarkably fresh throughout. Recent expenditure of over £2,700 with a respected BMW specialist, including an Inspection II service and brake refurbishment, means it's ready to be enjoyed exactly as BMW intended.

A proper old-school BMW, available now with 4 Star Classics - Premium Classic and Sports Car Sales.

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28/05/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 2019 McLaren 600LT

The top-exit exhausts are the giveaway. They tell you everything you need to know about the 600LT.

The 600LT ‘Longtail’ sits within McLaren’s Sports Series, developed as a more focused and extreme evolution of the 570S. The programme has always been about reducing weight, sharpening response and making the driver feel closer to the machine - and the 600LT might quietly be the sweet spot of modern McLaren production.

Thinner glass. Lighter suspension. Carbon fibre everywhere. Even the exhausts were repositioned higher and shorter to reduce weight and improve response.

The hydraulic steering is alive with feedback, the front end bites hard, and the whole car pivots with an immediacy that recalls older analogue machinery more than modern turbocharged exotica.

Then the exhausts start working.

Mounted inches behind the cabin, they crack and flare on upshifts, filling the car with heat and noise in a way that feels glorious. It’s visceral in the best possible sense, exactly what enthusiasts hoped McLaren would build when the LT badge returned.

This particular example is especially well judged.

Finished in McLaren Orange, Bruce McLaren’s original racing colour, and protected with full XPEL PPF from new, it combines the right spec with careful ownership. Carbon upgrade packs, P1 seats, MSO detailing and McLaren telemetry all add to the sense that this is a car chosen by somebody who understood exactly what the 600LT was about.

Importantly, it hasn’t been overused or overcomplicated. Just one owner from new, 8,000 miles, recently serviced by Bell & Colvill and supplied with McLaren warranty until 2027.

Available now with Godins - check out The Showroom for more.

https://app.custodian.club/showroom/car-details/0x5829deb

26/05/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 2007 Honda S2000

A UK heatwave has arrived.

Which means there are very few better places to be than behind the wheel of a Honda S2000 with the roof down and the VTEC screaming towards 9,000rpm.

Especially one like this.

Finished in Berlina Black over black leather, complemented by contrasting gold alloy wheels, this 2007 example is exactly the sort of honest, well-kept S2000 that enthusiasts spend years trying to find. Just 55,000 miles from new and only two owners, it retains the originality and character that make these cars feel so special today.

Honda engineered the S2000 with a singular focus on driver engagement, and even now it feels refreshingly pure. Lightweight, perfectly balanced and beautifully mechanical, it remains one of the defining analogue sports cars of the 2000s.

The legendary F20C remains one of the great naturally aspirated engines ever fitted to a production car. 237bhp from just 2.0 litres, razor-sharp throttle response and that iconic VTEC crossover as the needle races towards its 9,000rpm redline.

Modern turbocharged performance cars might be quicker on paper. But very few feel this alive.

This example presents exactly as you’d hope. The paintwork pairs brilliantly with the gold wheels, giving the car a subtle nod to period Japanese tuner culture without losing its clean factory feel. Inside, the cabin remains wonderfully driver-focused - digital dash, aluminium details and a low-slung cockpit reminding you immediately that this was built by engineers who cared deeply about the experience behind the wheel.

Just a brilliantly engineered roadster that still feels every bit as exciting today as it did nearly twenty years ago.

And on days like this, with the sun out and the roads calling, it’s hard to think of many cars that deliver more for the money.

Available now with Classicwise - check out The Showroom for more.

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22/05/2026

This NSU used to make do with 1200cc and air-cooling… but now packs a Lotus chassis and a 180bhp Vauxhall XE 16-valve twin cam.

The fastest NSU in the world?

If you know of a quicker one, please tell us about it 👀

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21/05/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback Coupe

Both rare and historically important, very few cars manage to be both quite like this.

This 1967 Shelby GT500 isn’t simply one of the 2,048 fastbacks produced that year, it is one of just eleven officially designated “Engineering” cars within Shelby American’s own company fleet. A factory development and test car, used internally by Shelby American during one of the most important periods in the company’s history.

That distinction places it in an entirely different category.

Finished in its original Dark Moss Green over Parchment interior, chassis 0425 captures everything that made the 1967 GT500 such an icon. Longer, wider and considerably more aggressive than the earlier GT350, the GT500 represented Carroll Shelby turning the Mustang into something more intimidating again.

And at its heart sat Ford’s mighty 428 V8.

Officially rated at 355bhp, though widely understood to produce significantly more, it delivered performance the way all great American muscle cars should. Paired here with the desirable four-speed manual gearbox, it's the event you’d hope for.

However, what elevates this car beyond the already special world of Shelby Mustangs is its provenance.

Assigned as a company car to Don Cunningham at Shelby American, this GT500 lived inside the operation itself. One of only eleven Engineering-designated cars used during development and testing, it occupies an incredibly small and important corner of Shelby history.

And remarkably, so much of the car survives correctly today.

The original fibreglass bonnet and bootlid remain in place, items so often lost over decades of use, along with the early inboard headlight arrangement unique to early-production cars. Accompanied by its SAAC Registry documentation, Shelby company ledger records, and Deluxe Marti Report, its history is exceptionally well documented.

The specification itself is equally impressive: Mag Star wheels, power steering, power front discs, shoulder harnesses, extra cooling package, tachometer, trip odometer and more - exactly the kind of factory options you’d want on a top-tier big-block Shelby.

Hard to beat, and unlikely to hang around!

Available now with The Classic Motor Hub — check out The Showroom for more.

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19/05/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 1988 Mercedes-Benz 280GE

Before the G-Wagen became a symbol of excess, it was a tool.

Built to survive harsh winters, mountain roads, military service and remote terrain, the early W460 G-Class was engineered with honesty. No complexity. No theatre. Just durability and a quiet confidence that it would get anywhere.

This one elevates that original philosophy beautifully.

Known as Aubrey 002, this 1988 280GE SWB has been comprehensively restored and subtly reimagined into something that feels almost factory-born - as though Mercedes-Benz might once have commissioned a small run of lifestyle-focused G-Wagens for Alpine estates and long-distance adventures.

Finished in rare Cypress Green metallic, it strikes exactly the right tone.

The visual details are brilliantly judged. Widened silver wheels, Hella spotlamps, the green-tinted visor and canvas spare wheel cover all feel entirely period-correct, giving the car an understated presence that modern G-Classes simply can’t.

More St. Moritz ski chalet than Knightsbridge valet queue.

Inside the car really comes alive. Rather than over-restoring it into something disconnected from its origins, the build embraces the character of the original W460. The iconic grey check cloth remains, now paired with period-style Recaros, green seatbelts, Wilton carpets, handmade Burr Walnut trim and Italian suede detailing throughout the cabin.

Beneath the surface, the restoration was every bit as comprehensive. The body was removed from the chassis, with suspension, axles, steering, braking and fuel systems all rebuilt or renewed. The straight-six engine has been refreshed for dependable modern use while retaining the wonderfully mechanical feel that defines these early G-Wagens.

And crucially, it still feels usable.

Air conditioning, heated seats, upgraded audio and expedition equipment, including a roof tent, awning and detachable rack system, mean Aubrey 002 is just as capable of disappearing into the Highlands for a weekend as it is handling everyday life.

It hasn’t lost the honesty of the original car. It’s simply become a more resolved version of it.

A classic G-Wagen from before the world got a bit shouty.

Available now with The Aubrey Halls - check out The Showroom for more.

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14/05/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 2023 BMW 3.0 CSL

The 2023 3.0 CSL exists because BMW M decided to build something unapologetically special - a car created not for market trends or lap-time headlines, but as a celebration of everything the M division once stood for.

Production was capped at just 50 cars worldwide. Only six were built in right-hand drive. Each one hand-assembled, extensively re-engineered, and created with an extreme level of craftsmanship.

This example has covered just 34 kilometres from new.

At its core sits BMW M’s iconic twin-turbocharged straight-six, producing 560 horsepower and - crucially - driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. No paddles. No four-wheel drive. Just power, balance and involvement.

And that’s really what defines the 3.0 CSL.

Despite the headline numbers and rarity, it's not a car built purely to impress on paper. Instead, it feels deeply engineered around the driving experience itself. Lighter, sharper and more focused than the car it’s based on, with extensive carbon fibre construction throughout - from the roof and body panels to the aerodynamic components and interior details.

Even the paintwork is special. The iconic Motorsport graphics are applied by hand, subtly revealing exposed carbon weave beneath the surface depending on the light.

The 3.0 CSL feels more like a coachbuilt tribute to BMW M’s greatest hits, a modern interpretation of everything enthusiasts loved about the brand at its absolute peak.

And with only six right-hand-drive examples in existence, opportunities to acquire one are almost non-existent.

This one's available now with Sasso Automotive - check out The Showroom for more.

https://app.custodian.club/showroom/car-details/0x57e20ac

10/05/2026

Showroom Spotlight - 2023 Ultima RS

Some performance cars overwhelm you with software. This does it with physics.

The Ultima RS represents a very different philosophy from the modern hypercar establishment. No hybrid systems. No complicated drive modes pretending to improve the experience. No filters between driver and machine.

Just 755bhp, 930kg, a manual gearbox, and acceleration that resets your understanding.

Built in the UK by Ultima Sports Ltd-Official, the RS has earned a reputation as one of the most extreme analogue driver’s cars ever created. Not because it relies on gimmicks, but because it simply has outrageous fundamentals. Lightweight construction, huge power, proper aerodynamics, and a chassis engineered entirely around driver engagement.

And this example is particularly special.

A one-owner car showing just 50 miles, it presents far closer to a freshly delivered build than a used car. Assembled by specialist Tony Castle-Miller over more than a year, with around £45k spent on labour alone, the level of detail throughout is immediately obvious.

At its heart sits a supercharged 6.2-litre Chevrolet LT5 V8 paired to a Porsche 6-speed manual transaxle. In something this light, the numbers become almost difficult to comprehend:

0–60mph in 2.3 seconds.
0–150mph in under 9 seconds.
250mph+ capability.

That places it firmly into hypercar territory, but unlike most, this feels entirely mechanical. Entirely alive.

The fully updated RS chassis is paired with adjustable Nitron suspension, massive six-pot brakes, hydraulic front lift, and a huge amount of functional carbon aero. The towering swan-neck rear wing, dive planes, splitters and diffuser aren’t there for theatre - they’ve all been developed in the wind tunnel to make the car genuinely stable at enormous speed.

Air conditioning, Alcantara trim, machined switchgear and thoughtful ergonomics mean this isn’t just a stripped-out track toy. It’s a car built to be driven properly - whether that’s on road, runway or circuit.

And perhaps that’s what makes the Ultima RS so fascinating.

A car that feels completely unfiltered - available now with Pendine.

https://app.custodian.club/showroom/car-details/0x5817445

08/05/2026

Looks stock. Definitely isn’t.

This classic Mini sleeper is hiding a neatly finished K-Series VVC swap under its tiny bonnet.

Small car, seriously big intentions 😈

Expertly built by of Legacy Workshop - does it get any cooler than this?

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