Listen up, gearheads and vintage car maniacs! Brace yourselves for a showdown of epic proportions as two bad boys from the 1950s British sports car scene are about to hit the auction stage. H&H Classics is unleashing the fury on November 29th, featuring none other than the 1952 Lotus MkVI Prototype and the 1951 Allard K2.
First in the ring, we’ve got the 1952 Lotus MkVI Prototype, a beast with a backstory that’ll make your heart race. Estimated at a cool £50,000 – £60,000, this baby is straight from the garage of the late Graham Nearn, dripping with the essence of Lotus history. It’s not just a car; it’s the freakin’ blueprint for Lotus’s first mass-produced model.
This bad boy clinched a solid second place in its debut races at Silverstone back in ’52. And oh, did I mention it made a grand entrance at the British Motor Museum? This two-seater is practically the embodiment of Colin Chapman’s wild dreams for Lotus. It’s got the OG 1.5-litre Ford engine, and its lightweight but tough build set the gold standard for Lotus domination in motorsport. This thing is practically begging for a spot in a collection or museum, and if you don’t see its historical value, you’re missing out, my friend.
But wait, the excitement doesn’t stop there! The 1951 Allard K2 is also stepping into the ring, and it’s one rare breed with only 117 siblings in existence. Priced to kill at an estimated £65,000 – £75,000, this bad boy comes complete with its original buff logbook. It’s packing a V8 engine and a Moss gearbox that got a facelift just 2,000 miles ago.
This vintage beast isn’t just a showpiece; it’s been strutting its stuff in recent UK competitions, proving it’s still got the moves. Painted in its original Pacific Green, it’s a nod to the racing heritage of the era. With over £25,000 worth of recent upgrades, it’s not just a relic; it’s a contender.
And for all you collectors and aficionados out there, this auction is your holy grail. Over 150 classic and collectible cars are up for grabs. The showdown starts at 1 pm on Wednesday, November 29th, and you can throw down your bids online, over the phone, or heck, show up in person and witness the automotive mayhem yourself. Don’t be the one left in the dust—check out the full lineup at www.handh.co.uk. This is your chance to own a piece of automotive history, so rev up those engines and get ready to roll!
