SWVA’s upcoming online auction on Friday, January 28 is set to see a broad range of classics go under the hammer

South Western Vehicle Auctions will host its first classic sale of 2022 on Friday January 28, and even though the catalogue had yet to be finalised at the time of writing, it already featured a great selection of vehicles ranging from pre-war entries to modern classics. The sale will take place behind closed doors at the firm’s Poole base as per usual but viewing appointments can be pre-booked ahead of the sale.

The sale is a particularly strong one for traditional classics, with a lovely and very original 1957 Wolseley 1500 setting the tone with a very attractive £1000-£2000 guide price. An estimated £2750-£3750 could be enough to net a 1951 lowlight Morris Minor, while even earlier Brits in the shape of a 1934 Vauxhall 12 Light Six and a 1933 MG J-type carry estimates of £5000-£6000 and £17,000-£19,000 respectively.

Several later MGs are also offered, including two MGB roadsters, a ‘B GT and a 2003 ZS180, the latter with no reserve. Meanwhile, those looking for a Triumph can choose from a Herald, two TR6s and a TR7, plus a 1972 2000 Estate in excellent order. And for those looking to go plusher while not being afraid of getting their hands dirty, a 1969 Daimler Sovereign is offered without reserve and a slightly shabby 1990 Bentley Turbo R could be had for an estimated £1750-£2750. In better condition are two open-topped Jaguars – one a 1988 XJ-S V12 Cabriolet, the other an earlier 1984 XJ-SC.

SWVA sales often turn up a hot Blue Oval or two, and this one is no exception. A 3.0-litre Mk1 Capri in top-of-the-range GT XLR guide could command almost £20,000, while the car that inspired Ford’s European fastback, the Mustang, is represented by a 1965 302 model in need of some light finishing touches. You’ll also find a bubble-arched 1970 Mk1 Escort, which has been fitted with a turbocharged Cosworth YB engine and could make £30,000.

Other highlights in the sale include a Volvo 144 once owned by the author of The Saint books, Leslie Charteris, plus a wide selection of modern classics including a rare Honda Saber, an Aston Martin DB9 Volante and a very early BMW MINI wearing a desirable ‘OBL’ registration. For the full catalogue, see www.swva.co.uk.

  • One of the sale's oldest entries is this 1934 Vauxhall 12 Light Six in ASY 1531cc guise. Finished in black with green wheels and a green interior, this six-cylinder survivor presents well for an 88-year-old car and is estimated at £5000-£6000.
  • This 1971 Mk1 Ford Capri 3000 GT XLR was extensively restored last year, including new panels, a repaint and a fresh vinyl roof. Now in excellent condition, it's expected to sell for £17,900-£19,900.
  • The third-generation Saber was the first Honda to be designed and built in the US and exported to Japan. This no-reserve 1999 example was a grey import in 2008 and is said to be in excellent condition.
  • This 2001 MINI wears a desirable ‘OBL’ numberplate, as allocated to 135 press and dealer training cars by MINI UK, and is thought to be the oldest One model still on the road. Such provenance could be yours for an estimated £1950-£2950.
  • There are three Morris Minors in the catalogue so far, with this 1951 split-screen ‘lowlight’ example the oldest. The car has been in storage for a while but it looks to be structurally sound and is expected to sell for £2750-£3750.
  • Resplendent in Verona Green, this 1972 Saab 96 V4 has clearly been well looked after and comes with plenty of paperwork including a record for an engine change in 2012. It's estimated at £3900-£4900.
  • A last-of-the-line fuel injected model, this 1974 Volvo 144 was first owned by Leslie Charteris, author of the Saint books that gave rise to the TV series of the same name. Recommissioned after long term storage and still largely original, its shows a genuine 33,533 miles and is estimated at £6550-£7550.
  • Now a very rare car, this turbocharged 1990 Mazda RX-7 Convertible has recently been recommissioned after 10 years in storage. It presents well, with only a few nicks in the hood, and is expected to command £3000-£4000.
  • Over £70,000 was spent on this 1965 Ford Mustang before its owner sadly passed away. Blasted back to bare metal and treated to a host of new parts, it now needs some light final assembly and comes with all the bits needed to do so. It's estimated at £17,000-£19,000.
  • At an estimated £1000-£2000, this 1957 Wolseley 1500 looks to be a great way to get into a traditional classic for an affordable price. It's been with its vendor for 38 years and remains in tidy condition, with just the right amount of patina.