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1993 MG RV8 – $36,900

This car was the first RV8 to arrive in Australia. When the car was 4 months old, a WA buyer purchased it in the UK, kept it there for the requisite 3 months then shipped it. All up, this was a very expensive exercise, costing in excess of $100,000.

He has kept – and enjoyed – the car ever since, 31 years.

The RV8 was captured the classic MG spirit in a modern high performance sports car. Fitted out luxuriously, the RV8 retained the look of the classic MGB, with beefed up styling and a 3.9-litre V8 engine to suit.

Just under two thousand RV8s were produced and 80% were exported to Japan. Australia was not one of the markets where the car was offered.

It is evident from the extensive servicing paperwork, that the car has always been thoroughly well maintained, by respected specialists, with no corners cut. The owner remarks that the car has always been exceptionally reliable and has never needed major work. The car has never been in an accident.

The result of such regular maintenance and care is a car that drives exceptionally well. A muffler delete gives the car a rorty V8 soundtrack, which suits it very well. The car accelerates strongly, handles and brakes well. It’s certainly an impressive car to drive.

The speedometer was changed over to a kilometre unit for licensing here. The odometer shows the car has covered 108,000km, in addition to the original 5600 miles.

The car presents well, with its correct, attractive alloy wheels suiting its style. The soft top is in good condition, with a clear rear window.

Included are both styles of tonneau covers, all the original books in their MG leather compendium and a set of workshop manual and parts manual.

This car has been cherished by its owner for over three decades now, always looked after to the highest standard and is a real joy to drive, but with downsizing in mind, it’s time for the next owner to take it over.

The car is very realistically priced and ready to provide many years more enjoyment.

For more details and photos, please request an email from paul@classicrally.com.au

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Whilst every effort to ensure accuracy is made when preparing the description of a car, much of the information is provided by the owner and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and complete.

Some errors and omissions occur occasionally and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from incorrect or incomplete information or any reliance which might be placed on information provided.

Any potential purchaser is advised to make his or her own independent investigations or inspections to determine title and whether a vehicle is suitable for purchase.

1982 Morgan 4/4 Roadster – $59,000

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Here’s a Morgan with a wonderful story. When the owner was a boy his interest in Morgans became a passion and when he got his first job at age 18, he put a deposit down to get his name on the waiting list for a new Morgan. At that time, the Morgan factory quoted a ten year waiting list for delivery of a new car. The 4/4 was the purest of Morgan designs, it had a modern Ford 1600cc engine and 5-speed gearbox, but retained the classic design.

Delivered in a striking shade of blue with alloy wheels it most certainly would have been a car to be extremely proud of. The car has several factory options.

The owner emigrated to Western Australia and imported the car 37 years ago.

Back in 2018 the engine was running rough, so a Morgan specialist undertook doing a few recommended upgrades (easier steering and bigger brakes) while at it. The owner then decided to give his beloved Morgan a major overhaul – what started with an engine rebuild ended up being an extensive series of upgrades and restoration, including new leather interior and seats and a bare-metal respray in the original colour. New wiring, EFI, lighting and many other minor items renewed in this lengthy process. The last item has been new tyres, fitted this year. The result is s spectacularly good Morgan.

However, for all this care and attention lavished on his car, the owner has some health issues which are now making it difficult to drive the car he first put a deposit on over 50 years ago…

So the car is to be sold and even though there’s been a tremendous amount of attention lavished on the care, the owner is realistic about the car and it is priced accordingly.

If sold to a Western Australian buyer the numberplates MOG 004 can go with the car.

Chances of finding a car with better history and in better condition would be most unlikely.

Please request an email with more details and photos from paul@classicrally.com.au

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Whilst every effort to ensure accuracy is made when preparing the description of a car, much of the information is provided by the owner and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and complete.

Any potential purchaser is advised to make his or her own independent investigations or inspections to determine title and whether a vehicle is suitable for purchase.

1958 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe – $99,900

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This lovely Jaguar was completed June 13 1958 and sold in Scotland. It was purchased in England in 1982 by a well-known Perth classic car dealer and imported in that year. In 1991 the car passed to Berryman Car Sales of West Perth, which often handled classic cars.

In 2005 the present owner bought the XK150. A new soft top lining was made as well as a new cover for the soft top. A past owner had fitted an inferior model engine so the new owner changed it to a correct big-valve type 3.4 motor, along with a correct overdrive gearbox. Respected engine builder Dave Sullivan Motors undertook the motor rebuild. The gearbox was also rebuilt at this time, with invoices for parts on file.

A lot of minor components were replaced as the car came together. Steering, suspension and brakes all received attention. New wheel spinners and a new larger radiator core installed.

The exterior of the car shows the age of the paintwork, but overall presents very well. The chrome and lights are excellent. Inside the car also presents very well. Seatbelts are fitted, including for the little rear seats. The soft top remains in excellent condition. The boot and engine bay also present very well.

The Jaguar drives beautifully, with the engine feeling strong and torquey. The exhaust note is especially sporty and quite appealing. The electric overdrive works as it should.

A set of new tyres with white sidewalls have recently been fitted and the car has just been serviced.

Unlike most XKs, this car has the benefit of being factory built right-hand-drive. In red, on chrome wire wheels it’s a very attractive example, in well-sorted condition offering excellent performance and tremendous style. The car is priced extremely attractively.

Please request an email with more details and photos from paul@classicrally.com.au

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Whilst every effort to ensure accuracy is made when preparing the description of a car, much of the information is provided by the owner and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and complete.

Any potential purchaser is advised to make his or her own independent investigations or inspections to determine title and whether a vehicle is suitable for purchase.

1976 Mazda 808 Deluxe Automatic Sedan – SOLD

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Here’s a fantastic find – a one-family owner, Perth delivered, original and correct Mazda 808 with just 96,000km.

It’s the updated version with minor technical revisions, readily identified by the wide grille and separate headlights. In Australia the automatic version was only available in Deluxe trim.

This remarkable example was sold new by Mazda Morley to a buyer for his wife, as he could no longer drive. The family Holden was traded-in on it. In 1982, the wife gave up driving and the car changed hands to a daughter-in-law to drive. But by 1984, she had to give up driving due to her health and the car mostly sat in their garage. The car underwent some refurbishment in 2019 – the engine was refreshed, brakes rebuilt and new tyres fitted, readying the car (now a classic) for more regular use.

However, the car was kept in the garage it had been in for so many years and still used little. In 2021 the house was sold and the car moved to a storage unit. In the last five years the 808 has covered about 1000km, just on occasional weekend outings. The car is now the property of a grand daughter of the original owner.

This Mazda remains in exceptional, original condition throughout. There had been towelling seat covers on the car since new – removed for the first time for the photo session. Carpet mats did the same protective job for the original. Internal fittings are all straight, complete and correct.

The bodywork is tidy, straight and all external trim is as it should be, with the exception of the front bumper which has some ripples visible. Underneath, the car is remarkably clean and original too.

Unfortunately the handbooks have been lost, but the original tool roll, jack and Mazda touch-up paint tin remain with the car. It has its original plates XMT364.

This car is a unique proposition – realistically priced. Chances of finding another like it are extremely slim. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Please request an email with full details and more photos, from paul@classicrally.com.au

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Whilst every effort to ensure accuracy is made when preparing the description of a car, much of the information is provided by the owner and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and complete. Some errors and omissions occur occasionally and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage arising from incorrect or incomplete information or any reliance which might be placed on information provided. Any potential purchaser is advised to make his or her own independent investigations or inspections to determine title and whether a vehicle is suitable for purchase.

1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 DHC LML557 – $349,000

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Earls Court Motor Show car
Very rare worldwide – one of 73 made
Known history
Ex-museum car
Extensively restored

This actual car was displayed as a running chassis at Earls Court at the British Motor Show, illustrating the quality and finish the company was proud of. The car featured the company’s twin-overhead camshaft 2.6-litre 6-cylinder motor, giving tremendous performance for the era. Following the show it went back to the works and was completed, with bodywork by highly respected coachbuilder Mulliners.

This was a very expensive car when new, very much hand-built with the best materials and technology available. Featuring leather upholstery and wire wheels, it was a glamorous car too. The buyer of the car took delivery on March 11 1954.

The car’s history of ownership and servicing is mostly recorded by the factory in documentation with the car today.

In 1980 the owner undertook a restoration program, which included stripping the bodywork, replating all chromework, new interior including dashboard, seats, carpets, overhauling the instruments, rewiring the car and work on the brakes. Details of the companies which undertook the work are with the car’s history.

UK registration certificates show the car back on the road on May 22 1986. In June 1987 the car was advertised for sale and the purchaser was Peter Briggs’ York Motor Museum and the car was shipped to Western Australia, arriving in July 1988. It was sometimes displayed at the museum and other times kept at the Briggs’ home garage when it was enjoyed on the road and in car club events. Some additional work was carried out during the next thirty years to ensure the car’s usability. It wore York numberplates Y 03.

In March 2017 the Aston Martin changed hands, remaining in Western Australia. The owner undertook more work on the car to bring it up to a high standard. This included new leather upholstery and carpets, work on the steering, suspension, and the fuel tank and nozzle. A set of new (correct) tyres were fitted. Some bodywork was required with new door frames and inner pillars plus work on the window winder mechanisms and partial repaint.

The car has seen limited use, being a part of a collection. It was exhibited at the invitation-only Celebration of the Motorcar show in 2022.

It presents beautifully throughout. In 2025 the soft top and its cover were replaced and the steering wheel re-covered.

The DB2/4 starts immediately from cold and fairly soon thereafter runs very smoothly, with the distinctive twin-cam 6-cylinder sound and slightly rorty exhaust note.

It wears numberplates AM DB2 which will be sold with the car if bought by a Western Australian buyer.

This car is Mille Miglia eligible should such an adventure appeal.

Opportunities to buy any of this model are very few worldwide. This well-sorted car with excellent, known history makes a particularly attractive proposition.

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1930 Riley Nine Monaco MkIV Project – $6,000

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The Riley Nine was considered an advanced design when first seen in the 1920s and in particular, the Monaco body style brought great sales success. The sportiness of the model also attracted racers and the Nine gained many successes in motorsport.

Delivered in Malaysia, there are registration documents for this car dating back to 1945.

The car changed hands to its last ownership on November 7 1981 and has remained in that ownership for the following 44 years. The owner is deceased and the car is now being sold.

Work noted on file as done on the car includes upholstery, wood work, door and windscreen fittings and undercarriage metalwork. The fabric on the body has been redone and the steel panels refurbished, prepared for paint. This work was done prior to the car leaving Malaysia for Perth.

On emigrating to Australia, the owner imported the Riley from Malaysia in 1981.

In 1990 some engine work was done, with an invoice showing the crankshaft and con rods were machined.

The engine is recorded as still being the factory fitted unit No 23836, so it’s a ‘matching numbers’ car.

Two workshop manuals and an original handbook go with the car.

The car remains an unfinished project today. It has been dry stored all these years. The engine is out of the car, but remains with it. Clearly the bodywork and upholstery have been refurbished – many years ago but it appears, to a good standard. There is obviously a lot of work ahead, but this is a rare and interesting vintage car anywhere in the world. It is priced very realistically.

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