Morris Leslie’s second classic sale of the year takes place at its Perth base on May 18, featuring a wide range of entries to suit all tastes

The catalogue for Morris Leslie’s sale this weekend includes everything from a pre-war Austin Ruby to emerging classics, with several intriguing rarities set to cross the blocks.

Fords take centre stage, both mild and wild. A Mk1 Escort Mexico thought to have originally been a Motoring News rally car is estimated at £32,000–36,000, but it’s the less coveted models that really catch the eye. A low-mileage Mk2 Capri 2.0 Ghia dating from 1974 is guided at an attractive £7500–9000, with a 1980 Ford Fiesta Mk1 showing 16,338 miles estimated at £4000–5000.

A 1961 Consul Classic looks attractive at a predicted £5250–6500, and we particularly like a Mk1 Transit pop-top camper from 1975, which is guided at £10,000–12,000. If you like a Ford powertrain wrapped in something rather more Welsh in origin, then a 1971 Gilbern Invader could be the answer at an estimated £10,500–12,500.

More commonplace are a number of traditional Brits, including no fewer than four Morris Minors, and four open-top Triumph comprising a Stag, a Herald 13/60 Convertible and a couple of Spitfires – one a Mk3, the other a late 1500. An identically propelled MG Midget 1500 in Inca Yellow is guided at £5500–6500, with a 1965 example of its Austin-Healey Sprite stablemate guided at £6000–7000. You’ll also find what is thought to be the oldest remaining MG Magnette, which wears chassis number 507 and carries an estimate of £8000–10,000.

Further noteworthy Brits include a 1954 Alvis TC 21/100 guided at £14,000–16,000, an equally regal 1951 Riley RMB and a 1994 Morgan 4/4 that’s covered just 3108 miles. A Lotus Elan M100 in Series 2 flavour could be yours for as little as £5000, with an Esprit GT V8 dating from 2000 expected to fetch £28,000–32,000.

You’ll find various German classics too, with numerous Audi TTs joined by a 11-strong Mercedes-Benz contingent, a collection of six BMWs (including three M3s) and very smart Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 in white. For those looking for a bargain started classic, meanwhile, a 2002 Nissan Micra K11 is joined by a couple of Citroën Saxos, one a rare diesel from 2000, the other a 1.4-litre petrol from 2002. We also quite like a 1999 Hyundai Coupe, simply because we can’t remember the last time we saw one. For the full catalogue, see morrisleslie.com

  • This 1953 Alvis TC 21/100, a model known as the Grey Lady, was originally one of the Works/press cars and was owned by Alvis until 1960. It comes with plenty of history, including press photographs, and is attractively estimated at £14,000–16,000.
  • A very late example of the seventh-generation model, this 2006 Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTi has been in the hands of two lady owners from new and has covered a mere 28,500 miles. Suppled with a 12-stamp history, it’s estimated at £3250–4000.
  • Powered by the entry-level 957cc engine, this 1980 Ford Fiesta L in Cordoba Beige is a real survivor and has covered just 16,338 miles from new. Sat on SuperSport wheels, it also comes with its original steels and is guided at a very reasonable £4000-£5000.
  • Packing a 3.0-litre Essex V6 behind its glassfibre body, this 1971 Gilbern Invader was first registered in Somerset and has an MoT until December for extra piece of mind. It looks smart in red and is estimated at £10,500-£12,500.
  • Supplied new in London, this tidy 1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 is a later 1.8-litre car and shows 92,170 miles. Recently serviced, it was recently put through an advisory-free MoT test and carries a £10,000–12,000 estimate.
  • Thought to have once been a Motoring News rally car, this 1973 Ford Escort Mexico has been with the same owner for over 25 years. Originally white, it features lot of smart period modifications and comes with a huge history file, helping to justify its £32,000–36,000 estimate.
  • One of two Transits in the sale, this smart example is an original ‘Canterbury Savannah II’ camper van conversion based on a 1975 Mk1 Custom model with the 1.7-litre V4 petrol engine. It’s had just two owners and is estimated at £10,000–12,000.
  • This well-presented 1988 Volvo 240 GLT Automatic comes with plenty of history and a long MoT until May 2025. It boasts a smart beige leather interior and is guided at a very reasonable £3750–4500.