British marques will feature heavily when South Western Vehicle Auctions puts around 70 cars under the hammer during its final classic auction of 2022.

SWVA’s fourth and final classic car auction of 2022 will take place on October 28, with another varied consignment of vehicles set to be offered. The sale itself will once again be held behind closed doors, but viewing appointments are available during the weekdays beforehand at the firm’s Poole headquarters.

As usual, the first cars to cross the block will be offered with no reserve, and there are some surprising inclusions. These include a 1951 Armstrong Siddeley limousine (one of only 122 long-wheelbase examples built) and a Sunbeam-Talbot 90 from 1955 in need of some restoration work. Meanwhile, a ’55 MG TF imported from California looks like a superb project ahead of the winter, while a 1978 MGB GT offers a similar opportunity for those looking for a tin-top.

The MG selection continues with an earlier GT in Black Tulip, a 1972 ’B roadster, a modern TF from 2005, a 1965 Midget and a 1961 MGA that carries an alluring £14,000-£15,000 guide price. These are joined by a late Triumph TR7 Convertible, while pre-war Brits include a 1934 Austin Seven Opal estimated at a mere £2000-£3000 and a 1935 Morris Eight Saloon that remarkably has only had two owners from new.

Minis are popular too, with a 1995 Mayfair bookended by a 1959 example imported from Portugal and one of the final Cooper 500 cars. For those preferring their saloons a little larger, a 1954 Jaguar ‘Mk1’ 2.4 is joined by a 2001 XJR and a Daimler 250 V8, while those looking for a Rover will have the choice between a P4 in 95 guise, two V8-powered P6s and a beautiful P5 in 3 Litre Coupe form. Crossing over to Germany, a 1971 BMW 1600-2 and a 1989 E30 325i SE join an E34-generation 520i SE from 1995 that’s expected to sell for under £2000, while a five-cylinder Mercedes 190E 2.5D in excellent condition looks set to attract lots of interest.

Elsewhere, you’ll also find two Reliant Scimitar GTEs, a similarly roomy and very charming Triumph Herald Estate, a pair of Japanese two-seaters in the shape of a Mk1 Mazda MX-5 and a Mk2 Toyota MR2, an Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite and even a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser diesel. For the full catalogue, see swva.co.uk.

  • One of two Reliant Scimitar GTEs in the sale, this black 1978 example shows 37,200 miles and is equipped with overdrive. It comes with plenty of paperwork and is estimated at £3900-£4900.
  • This Mk1 Mini – known as an Austin 850 in Portugal, where it was originally sold – is a very early car, having been built in October 1959. It’s now UK-registered and, though it needs a little TLC, looks to be excellent value at an estimated £10,000-£12,000.
  • Joining one of the first Minis in the sale is one of the last. This 2000 Rover Mini Cooper Sport 500, as the name suggests, is one of the final 500 cars built. Showing a warranted 31,000 miles, it carries the same £10,000-£12,000 estimate as its 1959 forebear.
  • This beautiful 1965 P5 3 Litre Coupe is one of several big Rovers in the sale. In lovely condition throughout, it’s fitted with the rare manual gearbox and is expected to sell for £8000-£9000.
  • Standing out among the no-reserve entries is this Armstrong Siddeley limousine, one of just 122 long-wheelbase cars made. It’s an older restoration from long-term ownership and comes with plenty of paperwork.
  • This 1971 BMW 1600-2 originally began life in orange but was repainted Deep Brunswick Green in 2000. A solid example that was recently recommissioned and is now ready to go, it’s estimated at £8000-£10,000.
  • Subject to lots of restoration work over the past five years, this 1973 Citroën DS23 Pallas is now in very sound condition and is said to drive well. At an estimated £17,000-£19,000, it could be a real bargain.
  • This 1962 Daimler SP250 ‘Dart’ has had only three keepers from new and has been subject to a complete photographic restoration. Supplied with all the invoices for the work carried out, it’s expected to sell for £27,500-£29,500.
  • A smart example of the lesser-spotted and retrospectively titled Jaguar ‘Mk1’, this 1958 2.4 saloon looks superb in gold with cream leather upholstery and appears to be immaculate underneath. It’s estimated at £17,000-£19,000.
  • Incredibly, this 1935 Morris Eight Saloon has had just two owners from new – the first using it to tour Europe in. Latterly fully restored but not currently drivable due to a clutch issue, it’s guided at just £4500-£5500.