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Chassis E3/265/S was supplied new in 1933 to J Cadbury Esq of the Cadbury chocolate family.  This was one of numerous Aston-Martins supplied to the family in the pre-war period. Most cars bought by the Cadburys were mildly modified from ‘standard’ and this was no exception. In this case, the normal external exhaust was replaced, and according to th..

Hispano-Suiza’s legacy was secured by its myriad automotive achievements. The 1911 Alfonso XIII is widely considered to be one of the first sports cars. The H6 model, introduced in 1919, featured such advanced engineering and impeccable build quality that production continued into the early 1930s. Without doubt, the firm’s crowning achievement w..

Introduced in 1934, the Type 57 is widely regarded as a masterpiece by the hand of Jean Bugatti. The successor to the popular Type 49, the new Bugatti was powered by a jewel-like 3.3-liter twin-cam, straight-eight engine and represented the ultimate in automotive design. Like all Bugattis that preceded it, the Type 57 handled with finesse and po..

The W25K was the product of four German automobile companies – Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer – who merged in 1932 to form Auto Union. The four interlocking rings of Auto Union’s badge are seen on modern Audis to this day. Built in Germany, the W25K was Dr. Ferdinand Porsche’s first project after he graduated from engineering school in 1930. Por..

Introduced in 1934, the Type 57 is widely regarded as a masterpiece by the hand of Jean Bugatti. The successor to the popular Type 49, the new Bugatti was powered by a jewel-like 3.3-liter, twin-cam, straight-eight engine and represented the ultimate in automotive design. Like all Bugattis that preceded it, the Type 57 handled with finesse and p..

Unveiled in 1934, the Type 57 is widely regarded as a masterpiece by the hand of Jean Bugatti. Bugatti continually refined the Type 57 throughout its production run, resulting in three distinct series of chassis. The second-series chassis – introduced in 1936 and underpinning the car presented here – featured a strengthened rear axle, cross-brac..

Delahaye assumed control of Delage in 1935, the same year that a new Delage sales and marketing company, SNAD, was established. As a result of the reorganization, Delahaye was to become a sporting marque, while Delage would be positioned at the top of the luxury market. In January 1936, work commenced on a new eight-cylinder chassis that was int..

Just three owners since 1972, the current for 26 years; only 3,000 miles since full engine rebuild; well-maintained and in regular use; twin SU carb upgrade; Cross & Ellis body; older restoration with bags of character Alvis launched its immortal 12/50 in 1923. This car was to build the reputation of the firm, for it delivered ..

From a deceased estate; mechanical overhaul by Red Diamond in 1994; bodywork restored at a cost of over £33k in 2006; went to Le Mans and back in 2012; ready for new adventures Riley produced an astonishingly wide variety of sporting road cars during the 1920s and '30s, sales being boosted by an impressive competition record which establi..