From the seller: “HI AND WELCOME TO THE SALE OF THIS 1981 AUSTIN ALLERGRO VANDEN PLAS 1500 BEEN PARK IN GARAGE SINCE 1992 WILL NEED FULL RESTORATION BELIEVE TO BE GENUINE MILES 48K PUT BATTERY ON ENGINE TURNS OVER INTERIOR IN LOVELY CONDITION LOVELY LEATHER SEAT WITH POLISHED WOOD VENEER WILL NEED WELDING HERE AND THERE BUT OVERALL NOT TOO BAD I HAVE FULL V5 LOG BOOK AND SOME HAND BOOKS SELLING FOR FULL RESTORATION”
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Last month we were at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2026 — and what a weekend it turned out to be. We had four cars on display on the Footman James Barn Find stand, alongside a fantastic mix of projects, survivors and long-forgotten classics. Our line-up included a Series 1 Austin Allegro […]
We had a fantastic time at Rustival this weekend — one of those events that really reminds you what the classic car scene is all about. We took along our early Austin Maestro, which seemed to draw plenty of interest throughout the day. In fact, we spent so much time chatting to people that this […]
The Goodwood Revival 2026 (18-20 September) will mark the centenary of Maserati’s first major triumph at the Targa Florio, with an exceptional collection of cars. No marque in history has embraced the highs and lows of motorsport more enigmatically than Maserati. From beautiful cars and legendary drivers to glorious victories – and occasional setbacks – […]
