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One of just 1,108 fixed head coupes built, the Corniche was announced just two weeks after Rolls Royce entered receivership, initially sporting the rather long-winded title ‘Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward two door fixed head coupé’. Corniche production began in Willesdon, London during 1971 two years before the aero business was separated from the car division and Rolls Royce Motors was born. The Corniche name was also attached to the Bentley version, assembled at Mulliner Park Ward, that later became the Continental.

The street rod named Electra carried a production run spanning 30 years, (1959-90) it’s fair to say the ‘Classic American’ doesn’t get any bolder than this. Even when other manufacturers were looking at compacts for future designs GM boss Harlow Curtice pressed the case for full size luxury and the ‘Electra’ name would continue over six generations.

Definitely a break from the traditional Country Classic Cars offerings but when a regular client asked us to market his full electric Renault Zoe we took the chance to learn about the ‘Future Generation’ in the ever changing world of mobility.

The BMW 6 Series E24, whilst early models may not have warranted the rather zealous tag of ‘Bavarian Ferrari’ it certainly was another success story from the pen of Paul Bracq; a stylish long-lived Coupe that appealed across the globe from 1976-89.

We are please to announce this Porsche 996 Turbo has been chosen to feature in the Historics Specialist Classic & Sportscar Auction at Ascot Racecourse on the 25th September 2021.

The legend of the Double Six originates in the late 1920’s when Daimler looked to challenge Rolls Royce and their new Phantom; the name carried over to all Daimler Cars fitted with the Jaguar V12 from 1993. The 1997 range brochure for Jaguar Cars concludes the Double Six to be ‘the pinnacle of automotive engineering’ with luxury and build quality that is undeniably Daimler.

Initially labelled ‘110’ the Land Rover Defender first impressed the public in 1983 with upgrades added throughout the decade, finally enjoying the ‘Defender’ title when introduced as part of the 1990 range.

Country Classic Cars are thrilled to have been chosen by the current owner to market this delightful 1955 86inch Series 1 Land Rover. Chassis 5-710-4923 left Lode Lane, Solihull on the 14th April 1955 and was delivered directly to the Ministry of Supply in Laleham and paperwork within the history folder refers to early years in the Fire Service. Registered with its current number in 1964, ‘Milly’ as she is affectionately known is certainly a rare survivor in great condition.

Very much the ‘modern classic’ in the eyes of the enthusiasts at Country Classic Cars but no less enjoyable than our regular fare, in fact this Toyota MR2 is all about the roadster experience; and if you are looking for a fantastic example look no further.