Manor Park Classics’ second public auction of the year will take place at its Cheshire premises on May 14, featuring 85 entries and counting

Manor Park Classics’ next sale looks set to be particularly attractive for fans of everyman classics from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, but the catalogue also includes pre-war entries, prestige saloons and a few commercials.

Classic Fords feature heavily, especially models with a sporting flavour. A comprehensively restored Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico is expected to command £24,000-£28,000, with a Mk2 RS2000 expected to do even better at £35,000-£40,000. Moving into the ’80s, a pair of XR models includes a Mk2 Fiesta XR2 guided at £11,000-£13,000 and a 1989 Escort XR3i Cabriolet predicted to make £7000-£9000, with a low-mileage Sierra 2.9i Ghia 4×4 Estate estimated at £7000-£8000 completing the blue oval quintet. For those who prefer a Griffin badge, a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi 16V could be available for a sub-£5000 bid.

Among the other ’90s entries is a 1993 Toyota Celica that’s been with its current keeper for more than 20 years, a 1992 Fiat Panda 750 ‘Mania’ edition, a 1994 BMW 840Ci, and a 2.6-litre Mercedes-Benz 190E Sportline from 1993. There are also at least four entries registered in 1990, currently comprising a Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Cabriolet, a 994 S2, a BMW 325i Cabriolet and a Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 – one of 300 Sorrento Green editions. Fans of Japanese classics, meanwhile, may be attracted to a JDM-spec 1999 Honda Civic Type-R, or perhaps a 1995 Mazda MX-5 showing only 6000 miles from new.

British classics produced under BMC, BL and Austin Rover are heavily represented, too. A 1953 Austin A30 Saloon is joined by a 1959 A105 Westminster Vanden Plas, a 1966 Austin Mini Traveller and two 1987 Mini Mayfairs, one of which has covered just 13,000 miles. Other examples include a 1975 Morris Marina 1.3 SDL Coupe, a 1981 Austin Allegro 1.3 showing just 25,000 miles, and a 19,000-mile Rover SD1 2000 from 1982.

If they aren’t quiet prestigious enough for you, you’ll also find a 1931 Lagonda 3 Litre Tourer project, a 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25, a 1957 Silver Cloud, a 1951 Bentley MkVI saloon, a later T1 model from 1971, plus a couple of Jaguar XJ6s comprising a 1975 Series 2 car and an X350-generation example from 2003. Further entries sure to command attention include a 1934 Triumph Gloria, a couple of Alfa Spiders and a 1985 Panther Kallista, with a 1970 Porsche 911 T, a Mercedes 280 SL Pagoda from the same year, and a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia also set to be popular. The probable headliner, however, is set to be a 1961 Mercedes 190 SL at an estimated £130,000-£150,000.

With other lots including several Land Rovers, a French VeloSolex bike and various items of memorabilia, it looks set to be a busy sale. Visit manorparkclassics.com for the full catalogue or see below for more details on some star lots.

  • One of several hot Fords in the sale is this Mk2 Escort RS2000. The 1978 example presents very well in Diamond White with the correct black Beta cloth interior and features many new parts. It’s estimated at £35,000-£40,000.
  • A time-warp example, this 1981 Austin Allegro 1.3 L has covered just 25,000 miles from new in the hands of two owners. It comes with a large history file and is expected to command £4000-£5500.
  • Another example of a great everyman classic in well-preserved condition is this 1989 BMW 318i in desirable two-door guise with a manual gearbox. It shows just 41,000 miles and is expected to find a new home in exchange for £9000-£11,000.
  • This 1930 Humber 16/50 Saloon comes to auction from Car SOS star Fuzz Townshend’s personal collection. It boasts only three former keepers and a re-trimmed interior, but requires some recommissioning. It’s estimated at £8000-£10,000.
  • There are no fewer than three Jowett commercials set to be in the sale, with examples from 1936, 1950 and this 1952 Bradford Light Van. Used for promotional work by the vendor, it has excellent patina and is expected to sell for £8000-£10,000.
  • Entered from the estate of renowned collector, the late Chris Sugden-Smith, this 1931 Lagonda 3 Litre Tourer has been in storage for 35 years. It’s clearly in need of work but represents a rare opportunity, hence the £90,000-£110,000 estimate.
  • One of only 562 right-hand drive examples produced, this 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL has had a full photographic restoration and shows a mere 41,600 miles. It could well be the sale’s headliner at an estimated £130,000-£150,000.
  • This Mk1 Mazda MX-5 is surely something of a unicorn – not only is it a UK-supplied car with the 1.8-litre engine, but it’s covered just 6000 miles from new. Described as surely the best available worldwide, it’s estimated at £12,000-£14,000.
  • A rare surviving example of the lesser-preserved 2000 model, this 1982 Rover SD1 has covered only 19,000 miles and has been in the same family since new. Offered in original specification with automatic transmission, it’s expected to change hands for an alluring £3500-£4500.
  • Subject to a comprehensive body-off restoration and various upgrades, this 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1500 was originally a Californian car and spent some time in the Netherlands before being imported in 2014. It’s said to want for nothing and is estimated at £18,000-£22,000.