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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.

Mercedes 280CE Manual (W114) from 1975, showing just 22220 miles from new which is believed to be genuine. As you can view from the images this car is more ‘spares’ than repair although Country Classic Cars acquired the car in 2014 with the intention of returning this classic coupe to the road.

Here at Country Classic Cars we are pleased to offer this stunning Mercedes SL320 automatic from 1996 that has covered 81280 miles. Leaving the showroom in January the registered owner on the V5 details an engineering company in Esher, Surrey.

Country Classic Cars in Midhurst are offering this 1997 two owner Mercedes SL320 showing 124k miles with incredible service history, and as pointed out by Classic & Sports Car when purchasing a R129, ‘try to find a car with a sheaf of bills for keeping the details working, as well as regular servicing: there’s a big variation in prices between cars with dubious vs impeccable history’. This car drives superbly; the M104 straight six 3.2 litre combined with the finest five speed automatic transmission in period means you glide rather than drive, and this SL came with a host of extras including the Panoramic Roof, introduced as an option for 1997.

Enthusiasts ‘in the know’ recognise the R129 SL series as the finest modern classics on today’s market, over engineered quality is present throughout and there is little doubt the ultimate within the range was their V12 powered SL600;

Certified ‘petrolheads only’ need apply for the Skyline GT-R that Country Classic Cars have been asked to sell for a client who currently resides overseas. A BNR32 chassis showing 101k kilometres or 62k miles with a UK import date of 2014 since when this performance focused Nissan has enjoyed engine upgrades resulting in current figures approaching 500bhp!!

hanks to Maurice Wilks, Rover’s (post-war) Chief Designer, the idea of producing a light utility vehicle along the lines of the Willy’s Jeep came to pass when the first pre-production Land Rovers arrived in 1947.

The first Range Rover idea was initially put forward in the early 50’s but it wasn’t until 1967 work on a prototype began in earnest; it was finalised in 1969. During the year of 1969-70, 26 Velar engineering development vehicles were built and road registered; the name Velar comes from the Italian ‘velare’ which means to veil or cover.

The final incarnation of the iconic E Type range enjoyed the incredible Jaguar V12 engine, a design prospect that saw the genius of Walter Hassan return from the Coventry Climax F1 programme and team up with Harry Mundy. Initially, Jaguar requested Claude Baily to build a V12 for their XJ13 Le Mans racer but the idea was shelved in 1966. Its basis wou