If you could have any one , which would you pick?

Unread post by **John Pankhurst** » 28 Mar 2026, 09:43

Love this one

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/auction ... -15-saloon

Unread post by **Paul-R** » 28 Mar 2026, 10:19

That's beautiful.

When I was at school (a long time ago!) in the sixth form, one of my contemporaries had a Riley RMF, which is the 2-1/2 litre version of the RME. According to what he said it wouldn't quite crack the ton and maxed out at 99mph. Frankly anything over 60mph would have been a white knuckle ride I reckon!

I did lust after that car. In contrast, my first car was an Austin A35!

Unread post by **bobins** » 28 Mar 2026, 11:16

In the previous Spicers auction, there were quite a few I'd have, but nothing that stood out. However, on this Anglia Car auctions lot, there's quite a few I could be tempted with.....

The 1966 Toyota Corona RT40 - rare as a rare thing over here.
The 1973 Peugeot 304 Convertible - 'cos it's just nice.
The 1988 Mercedes 300CE C124 - but not in white, thanks.
The 2006 Jag XK 4.2 - it looks so good.
The 1988 Fiat 126 - I drove one once, I nearly collapsed at the wheel laughing my head off

The 1980 Crompton Leyland milk float - my first foray into electric vehicles ?

The 1973 Austin Maxi - a nice piece of history.

But it comes down to either the 1952 Land Rover Minerva or the 1987 Mercedes 420SEL W126..... and I think I'll have to settle for.....

Unread post by **John Pankhurst** » 28 Mar 2026, 11:26

Paul-R wrote: 28 Mar 2026, 10:19 That's beautiful.

When I was at school (a long time ago!) in the sixth form, one of my contemporaries had a Riley RMF, which is the 2-1/2 litre version of the RME. According to what he said it wouldn't quite crack the ton and maxed out at 99mph. Frankly anything over 60mph would have been a white knuckle ride I reckon!

I did lust after that car. In contrast, my first car was an Austin A35!

I very nearly bought one (here's what you could have wone ) many years ago. It was park up a drive just around the corner from me for ages and looked a bit sorry for itself, then I spotted it in Auto Trader for £700. The next day I went round with cash in hand just in time to see it being loaded onto a trailer and whisked away

I bought a Triumph Herald instead

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 28 Mar 2026, 16:33

I have been through this sale more times than anyone would believe because nothing jumps right out at me as a must have!! Like bobins there are a number that would go on my shortlist but even from that list there is not an obvious favourite. So I have made my choice based solely on the registration number for want of any other way to choose

: The one I'll take

Guess away or look it up here:

Spoiler: show: Details here

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 22 Apr 2026, 11:21

It's been a while since we had a sale to pick from so I thought this rather mixed up selection may prove worth a delve?

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auct ... ampso10024

My pick is in the spoiler:

Spoiler: show: One of the cars that I often fancies but never got round to owning:
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auct ... 330146852b

Unread post by **John Pankhurst** » 22 Apr 2026, 11:50

It would be either the Alpine or the Rover P5. Most likely the Rover just to be wafted along in comfort by that silky big six

I'm used to being wafted in the BX so would be nice to compare the ride.

Unread post by **bobins** » 22 Apr 2026, 13:23

Hmmmm..... Hampson auctions........ they're going through a bit of a 'sub-optimal' PR issue at the moment

I've looked at the results from some of their auctions in the past and they've raised a few 'surprises'......
I shall look at what they've got to offer this time 'round, but only out of curiosity.

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