Car & Classic Dealer

Adam Sykes & Co.

The Showroom, Appleton Autodrome, Swineyard Lane, High Legh, Cheshire

WA16 0SD

Adam Sykes & Co.

Having established himself as a serious automobile manufacturer with the Mangusta coupé, Alejandro De Tomaso commissioned Lamborghini designer Gianpaolo Dallara to produce the chassis for his new mid-engined supercar, the Pantera. Dallara opted for unitary construction for the steel chassis/ body – abandoning the Mangusta’s backbone frame – and double wishbone/ coil-spring suspension all round. ...

44,000
6 Nov 2024
Cheshire

Donald Healey’s eponymous company built a prototype two-seater sports car for display at the 1952 London Motor Show. It was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and sported a sleek body designed by Gerry Coker and built by Tickford. It was dubbed the ‘Healey Hundred’ and Healey planned to build production versions at his factory in Warwick. As things transpired, the prototype impressed the ...

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3 Nov 2024
Cheshire

Chassis Number: 110884
Engine Number: 86005

The 356 was Ferdinand Porsche’s first production automobile with earlier cars designed by his Austrian company including a Cisitalia Grand Prix racer, the Volkswagen Beetle, and Auto Union Grand Prix cars.

A lightweight and nimble-handling, rear-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-door sports car, available both in hardtop coupé ...

69,000
2 Nov 2024
Cheshire

Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s famous engineering mantra was to “simplify, then add lightness” and the Series 1 Elise, launched in 1996, was the embodiment of that philosophy. It was simple, unadorned and as light as was thought possible.

Always looking to extend what was possible; the team at Lotus took their mantra even further, stripping off any “unnecessary” bodywork – ...

14,400
31 Oct 2024
Cheshire

The B35 was one of a series of highly successful designs from the Bolton concern, and was raced by some motorsport legends in period, including Rosberg, Tambay, Lafitte and Mass, to name but a few. The model is still sought after today as a very competitive proposition for Historic F2.

Chassis number 35. 76. 04 was originally supplied to Fred Opert and driven by Harald Ertl, who also ...

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29 Oct 2024
Cheshire

The Chevron B23 was the final version of the highly successful B19/ 21/ 23 design concept. One of the last B23s built, chassis number B23-73-23 spent most of its life in Italy and France, and much of this time in storage, before being repatriated by Chevron Heritage and totally rebuilt by marque specialists Red Rose Racing.

This stunning example has continuous history. It was originally ...

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27 Oct 2024
Cheshire

This well known and very well developed A35 has competed in Masters and HRDC events and had many outright wins, class wins and driver of the day awards in the hands of Mike and Matt Wrigley. It has also previously been invited to Goodwood.

Built by specialists, using a fully dipped and bare shell, de-seamed at the rear, and fitted with a Custom cage. Powered by a demon full spec 1293cc ...

0
26 Oct 2024
Cheshire

Donald Healey’s eponymous company built a prototype two-seater sports car for display at the 1952 London Motor Show. It was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and sported a notably sleek body designed by Gerry Coker and built by Tickford. It was dubbed the ‘Healey Hundred’ (a moniker chosen to reflect the car’s ability to reach the magic 100mph), and, subject to a suitably encouraging ...

12,213
24 Oct 2024
Cheshire

This immaculate Jaguar has been one of the most successful racing E-Types for the past decade. Originally built to full FIA semi-lightweight specification by OC Racing in 2013, using a new monocoque and all new parts, the E has been updated and developed ever since and has an impressive specification, including:

• Steel tub with aluminium bonnet, hardtop, doors and boot lid. Safety ...

0
23 Oct 2024
Cheshire

A significant step in terms of ‘Big Healey’ evolution and foundation block for one of the 1960s’ most charismatic rally cars, the 3000 MkI was introduced in March 1959. Powered by an enlarged 2912cc version of BMC’s C-Series straight-six engine that developed some 124bhp and 167lbft of torque, it could be had in two-seater (BN7) or 2+2 seater (BT7) configurations. Progressively improved, the ...

236
22 Oct 2024
Cheshire

Formerly ‘The Super Skoda’, raced extensively by Tony Sugden

For 1975, March finally put a real effort into their sports car, no doubt impressed by the sales figures of the earlier iterations. The work focused on the car’s poor aerodynamics and an all-new body was developed in the MIRA wind tunnel. Gone were the attractive but ineffective curvaceous lines of the early 73S and 74S. ...

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21 Oct 2024
Cheshire

The PRH9 was Elden’s first F3 car. Launched at the 1972 Racing Car Show and featuring a plated spaceframe chassis clothed in conventional ‘shark nosed’ bodywork. It was tested extensively but only raced twice that year, driven by Mike Catlow. The factory then updated the car to PRH12 specification for the 1973 season, with a full width nose, higher cockpit sides and a tapered engine cover. Driven ...

0
21 Oct 2024
Cheshire

This rare RHD Ford Cortina Mk3 Pick-up (or Bakkie as they are known in South Africa), is a genuine Ford factory built commercial vehicle which were not available here in the UK. 'Timewarp' is a term that's often overused in the classic car world, however that's certainly the case for this example. Extremely solid, with no welding or unsightly repairs; the pickup has clearly been ...

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18 Oct 2024
Cheshire

This original factory Abarth is a rare find and should not be confused with the recreations that occasionally come to market. It has the correct Abarth number stamped into its body and ABA engine number stamped into the block, together with factory documentation confirming its identity.

The previous owner was a leading Abarth collector in Italy, where the car was restored to a very correct ...

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17 Oct 2024
Cheshire

An early Jaguar E-Type represents a very competitive prospect for Pre ’63 GT racing and high-profile events such as Goodwood. The marque is supported by several top-quality preparation specialists, many of whom have been involved in the development of the superb example we have on offer, with successive owners sparing no expense.

Chassis number 886956 is a 1962 Series 1 Fixed Head Coupe ...

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16 Oct 2024
Cheshire