The final WB & Sons auction of 2024 offers much the same variety and intrigue as any other from the Newcastle-based auction house

We’ll start with some oddities, perhaps headlined by the 1984 Austin Ital 440L Van – the commercial variant of the Marina’s short-lived facelift, it looks remarkably straight and rust-free throughout and its bare bodywork is ready to be sign-written, the rare van earning an £8000–12,000 guide.

A charming 1965 International Harvester tractor could be yours for an estimated £1500–2500, while a 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 offers the vast American pickup with the V10 powerplant from the Viper, all for an estimated £16,000–20,000.

If your taste is less lairy, there are luxury cars to suit all tastes and budgets – a 2008 Bentley Continental GT looks striking in bright red and carries an £18,000–22,000 estimate, while a 2004 Mercedes SL500 offers style, glamour and a lovely V8 rumble for an estimated £3500–4500 and a sharp 2004 Audi A8 4.2 V8 will be a bargain if it sells for the predicted figure of £2000–2500.

Jaguars in various forms are in abundance, including a 2001 Daimler V8 LWB with just 41,000 miles on the clock and a £7500–8500 guide, as well as an XK8 of the same vintage that looks smart on 20-inch BBS wheels and is expected to fetch £4000–6000. A 1994 Daimler XJ40 4.0 is estimated at £3000–4000, while a 1991 Daimler Double Six hails from Japan and sports immaculate bodywork and a meagre 63,000 miles – it’s guided at £7000–9000.

There are plenty of more affordable classics on offer too, from a 2001 Mercedes SLK200 that’s guided at £1000–2000, to a smart-looking 2001 Rover 75 that carries no reserve, a 1988 Saab 900i that would make the perfect retro daily-driver for an estimated £3000–4000, stylish Audi 80 Cabriolet that will sell for its hammer price with no reserve, and a 1964 Hillman Super Minx that could make the perfect first ‘60s classic with a temptingly low guide of £2500–3500.

Sports car fans are catered for too, with a 1996 MGF showing just 65,000 miles estimated at a bargainous £800–1200, while the 1972 Datsun 240Z might require some TLC, but could sell for as little as £8000–9000. A 1972 Triumph GT6 cuts a dash in BRG and is expected to make £7000–8000, while a 2000 Porsche ‘996’ 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet includes its hardtop and carries a very reasonable £10,000–14,000 guide.

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  • If the buying guide on page 44 has tempted you, this stunning 1978 Fiat 124 Spider might tip you over the edge. Sporting a lovely retrimmed interior and rare factory black paintwork, it boasts twin- Webber carbs and could be yours for an estimated £8000–10,000
  • Resplendent in Gunmetal Grey with a perfectly contrasting Doe Skin-coloured interior, this 1991 Daimler Double Six offers the top-spec Jaguar XJ12 experience in stunning condition. Originally a Japanese market car, it shows just 63,000 miles and includes extensive English and Japanese history documents, equating to a £7000–9000 estimate
  • The E28 BMW 5 Series is becoming increasingly rare, making this unrestored 1987 525 all the more standout. Appearing standard and very smart, it’s guided at £7000–8000
  • Perhaps the only thing rarer than a Morris Marina Van is a commercial example of its short-lived successor – this 1984 Ital 440L Van is badged an Austin, looks in superb all-round condition and could make the perfect business promotional tool, all for an estimated £8000–12,000
  • If you fancy a load-lugger but the Ital isn’t quite fast enough, this 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 might be for you. Powered by the 8.3-litre V10 from the Viper, this brutish pickup is the six-seater crew cab model, has just 50,000 miles on the clock and is guided at £16,000–20,000
  • A Mk2 Golf Rallye is a rare sight at auction – this 1990 example of the supercharged, four-wheel drive homologation special looks very tidy and despite its lack of MoT, is estimated to fetch £32,000–38,000
  • One of just nine left on UK roads, this 1979 Lancia Beta 1300 was with its first owner for 44 years and has a remarkable 4000 miles on the clock. In original and amazingly tidy condition, it earns a £6000–8000 estimate
  • A Triumph Dolomite is a rare beast in any condition, but this 1977 1500HL looks extremely smart. Boasting the overdrive gearbox and very original, tidy bodywork, it earns a £5000–6000 guide