Historics is set to line up a collection of rare and unique vehicles from across the price spectrum on Saturday, May 21

Historics will return to Ascot Racecourse for the second time this year on May 21, hosting a spring spectacular with a wide range of alluring entries spanning well over a century. The busy catalogue will see six-figure exotica sharing the Berkshire venue with a selection of lesser-spotted rarities, many offered without reserve.

Amongst the most intriguing entries are several replicas – although that term doesn’t do them justice. First up is an all-aluminium Jaguar C-Type ‘toolroom copy’ built in New Zealand to match the spec of the final 1953 cars. It’s estimated at £150,000-£180,000, though a more modest £60,000-£80,000 might be enough for another of the sale’s recreations – this time a copy of the Aston Martin DBR1 raced at Le Mans in 1959. Built by Andrew Soar of AS Motorsport in 2013, it’s a one-owner example and is powered by a 3.8-litre Jaguar XK unit.

Other replicas in the sale include a Birchfield Jaguar SS100 and a 1968 Mk2 Austin Mini Cooper S that’s been fully restored as a Works rally recreation, plus something completely different in the shape of a Pontiac GTO built in tribute to the original ‘Monkeemobile’ of 1966.

Elsewhere, a trio of Edwardian cars includes a 1906 Brasier and Renaults from both 1907 and 1908, with all expected to achieve sales close to or in excess of £100,000. More affordable is a 1933 Rover 12 Special at an estimated £12,000-£18,000 and a 1933 Morris 10/4 Saloon at £15,000-£19,000, with at least five further pre-WW2 cars offered with no reserve.

Later no-reserve entries are similarly plentiful, with a rare Mitsubishi Sapporo, a Mk5 Ford Cortina, a 1983 Daimler Sovereign Series 3, a 1984 Land Rover Series 3, a Farina-bodied Mk3 MG Magnette, a 2006 MG ZT 260 and a Fiat Dino Spider project all among the entries.

You’ll also find a pair of Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloons and a Cadillac Fleetwood limousine formerly owned by the Saudi Arabian Royal family, plus a trio of hot hatches: a Mk1 Ford Fiesta XR2, a 1983 Vauxhall Astra Mk1 GTE and a 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2 16-valve. For those looking for an open-top variant, a 1992 Golf GTI Rivage Cabriolet is offered, too.

A wide selection of archetypal British classics, meanwhile, includes no fewer than four FHC Jaguar E-types and a 1961 roadster, plus a stunning 1951 MkV Coupe estimated at £90,000-£120,000. These are joined by a Jensen Interceptor, various MGBs, a 1988 Lotus Esprit and three Triumphs comprising a TR4, a TR6 and a Dolomite Sprint.

For those seeking an extra dose of luxury, a bumper selection of Bentleys features two 1990s Continental Rs, a Continental T and a 1999 Azure.

With further entries including a 1971 Fiat 500 Gamine Vignale and a 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale, there really is something for everyone. See the full catalogue at historics.co.uk

  • From the same vendor as the Fiesta XR2 comes this superb Mk1 Vauxhall Astra GTE. The 1983 example has covered a mere 20,700 miles from new and is resplendent in silver with its correct grey interior. With no reserve, it’s bound to be popular.
  • This 1973 BMW 2002 is one of just 354 Baur Convertibles originally produced in right-hand drive and features upgrades that include a five-speed gearbox, electric power steering and a modern sound system with Apple CarPlay. It’s said to be in excellent order and is expected to sell for £13,000-£18,000.
  • There’s some stern competition for the oldest vehicle in the sale, but at the time of writing the honour went to this 1906 Brasier 15hp. Used regularly and subject to a recent engine rebuild, this rare right-hand drive Edwardian is estimated at £85,000-£95,000.
  • Hand-crafted in New Zealand with painstaking accuracy some 30 years ago and imported to the UK in 2020, this superb all-aluminium ‘toolroom copy’ of a 1953 Jaguar C-Type is powered by a tuned 3.4-litre XK motor with triple Webers. It’s expected to sell for £150,000-£180,000.
  • Another lot offered with no reserve, this 1968 Fiat Dino Spider restoration project has been off the road since 1977. It’s no weekend recommission job, but the 2.0-litre V6 Dino engine still turns and many of the original parts are present ready for restoration, including the very rare factory hardtop.
  • Described as being in excellent original condition, this 1983 Ford Fiesta XR2 is a late example of the desirable Mk1 variant and shows a mere 60,754 miles. It was recently used as a prop for period TV work and is offered with no reserve.
  • The sale features several Jaguars including a 1961 E-Type roadster estimated £150,000-£180,000, but our interest was piqued by this rare 1951 MkV Coupe. Guided at £90,000-£120,000, it’s described as being in fabulous condition and benefits from a manual gearbox with overdrive.
  • Among the wide selection of Mercedes-Benz entries is this 1998 G320 in rare and desirable two-door Cabriolet guise. Well-maintained and featuring Brabus upgrades, the left-hand drive example is expected to command £80,000-£95,000.
  • Built in tribute to the original ‘Monkeemobile’ of 1966, this eye-catching and fully road legal Pontiac GTO was built in time for The Monkees’ 45th anniversary tour of the UK in 2011. It features bodywork signed by the band members and is expected to command £60,000-£90,000.
  • When was the last time you saw one of these? This 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo is an original UK car showing 71,131 miles and presents in remarkably good condition inside and out. It’s offered with no reserve.