`Historics’ third auction of the year will take place at Ascot Racecourse on May 27, with over 100 cars already consigned at the time of writing.

These range from a wide variety of no-reserve entries right though to high-end exotics with six-figure potential. Interestingly, many of the no-reserve entries staddle the divide somewhat, with several prestige models amongst them. You’ll find no fewer than three examples of the Bentley Arnage, plus a 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, a supercharged L322-generation Range Rover and a 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500SL. These are joined by a rare Daimler Six Century and a trio of supercharged Jaguars made up of two X100-generation XKR Convertibles and a 2005 Jaguar XJR that was originally supplied to Japan. Humbler models, meanwhile, include a 1973 MGB GT, two later Rover Minis, a pair of Mk1 VW Golf Clipper Cabriolets, a Mk1 Golf GTI in desirable Lhasa Green and even a J40 pedal car.

The sale’s headliners are likely to include a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT estimated at £190,000-£215,000 , a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera that could top £150,000 and a 1956 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk2 that could make as much as £160,000. The latter is joined by several other Astons including a distinctive William Towns-styled Lagonda from 1988, which is estimated at £70,000-£85,000. Mercedes is also exceptionally well represented, with at least four coupes ranging from a 1966 W113 to a 1992 500SEC, a trio of G-Wagens and a 1961 190SL that could sell for £120,000 or more. Elsewhere, a 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II showing just 5613 miles is estimated at £35,000-£45,000, while a 1974 Corniche could be a little cheaper at a predicted £34,000-£40,000.

Traditional British roadsters feature heavily too. A 1955 Morgan Plus 4 is joined by a 1977 Plus 8, while others include a 1960 Triumph TR3A, a couple of TR6s, a 1961 Daimler SP250 ‘Dart’ and a 1958 Austin Healey 100/6 that’s been fully restored. More unusual is a Jensey-Healey GT, the shooting brake version of its roadster stablemate, which is expected to sell for £17,000-£25,000.

With other lots including a beautiful 1979 Citroën CX 2400 GTi, a rare Innocenti 990 SE and a host of 1950s and ’60s commercials, this is set to be a sale of contrasts. Head to Historics’ website at historics.co.uk for the full catalogue.

  • Presented beautifully in green with red leather trim, this four-seat 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6 has been fully restored and its original engine bored out to 3.0-litres. It also boasts numerous further upgrades such as electronic ignition and disc brakes, and is estimated at £55,000-£68,000.
  • Featuring a 2.4-litre engine with five-speed gearbox, this 1979 Citroën CX is a very rare series one GTi model and was imported from France in 2017. The immaculate example has only covered the equivalent of 36,000 miles from new and is guided at £23,000-£28,000.
  • The luxurious long-wheelbase Daimler Century was launched in 1996 to celebrate 100 years of Britain’s oldest car manufacturer, with 100 cars in 4.0-litre ‘Six’ guise and 100 V12s. This 1997-registered Six is a two-owner car showing just 25,800 miles and is offered with no reserve.
  • A potential sale headliner, this 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT is a genuine UK-supplied right-hand drive example and has been with its vendor for 33 years. It displays a mileage of 25,158 and is expected to sell for £190,000-£215,000.
  • One of several commercials in the sale, this 1956 Ford Thames 300E Van is a rare DeLuxe 7cwt model that remains solid following an older restoration but is now in need of some tidying. It’s in good running order and is tantalisingly offered with no reserve.
  • Another Italian, but somewhat in contrast to the Ferrari Dino, is this 1989 Innocenti 990 SE. Earlier examples of Innocenti’s ‘Nuova Mini’ had A-Series engines, but this later model has a 993cc Daihatsu three pot and five gears. It shows a mere 27,000kms and is offered with no reserve.
  • The Jensen Healey GT was introduced in 1975 as a shooting brake version of its roadster stablemate. This example is one of just 218 right-hand drive vehicles produced, and one of only 52 in white. It’s in fine condition and is expected to sell for £17,000-£25,000.
  • Having covered just 5613 miles from new, this 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II is thought to be the lowest mileage example on the road today and has been kept by the same owner for its entire 43 years. It’s expected to change hands for £35,000-£45,000.