A great selection of classics are set to go under the hammer at WB & Sons’ June 8 sale in Newcastle. Here are our highlights

A WB & Sons auction guaranteed to turn up all manner of rare, interesting and unusual classic curios, and the June 8 auction is no exception. British sports cars are on offer in abundance, with the 1976 Triumph TR7 a rarer fixed-head coupe model in seemingly excellent condition, with just 37,000 miles to its name and a large history file to back it up – it could be yours for an estimated £5000–6000.

Those preferring wind in their hair might fancy the 1977 MGB roadster, which proves that the rubber bumpers have come of age as a style of their own, and could prove great value with a guide price of £2000–3000. The 1967 Triumph Spitfire is a very late Mk2 example and looks in honest condition, earning it a £3000–4000 guide, while its 1969 Vitesse stablemate offers a lovely straight-six soundtrack in the same chassis for an estimated £4500–6500.

There are Mk2 Ford Escorts aplenty, starting with a 1975 Ghia that presents extremely well in white with a vinyl roof and is estimated at £11,000–13,000, while a 1979 two-door 1600 Sport heralds from South Africa and, although not currently running ,could be the basis for a great restoration at an estimated £6000–7000.

The standout Mk2 in the sale, however, is WB’s own 1977 van, which was recently fully-resprayed to an excellent standard and sports lowered suspension and well-suited JBW wheels. Under the bonnet, a tuned RS2000 engine gives this white van 200bhp, combining with the superb overall condition to earn it a £24,000–26,000 guide price. If you prefer your RS2000 as a Mk1 Escort, however, there’s also an Olympic Blue 1975 car in the sale with a tuned engine and £28,000–32,000 estimate.

If you fancy getting stuck into a project, there are some very interesting options: a 1964 Volvo Amazon P120 will unquestionably need some love given the lack of front axle or chromework, but plenty of parts are included and it’s a rare Amazon restoration project opportunity offered without reserve.

Next comes an even rarer 1981 Mazda SA RX-7 which has been in storage for some years and according to the vendor, will only need a (supplied) start motor to come back to life – a potential bargain with its lack of reserve, while a 1977 Volkswagen T2 Westfalia Camper heralds from South Africa and sports the unusual automatic gearbox. In need of some bodywork and currently not running, it’s estimated at £4000–5000.

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  • Although interesting for its unusually high specification that includes leather seats, electric sunroof and front foglights, this 2006 Rover 25 also stands out for being one of the very last cars built, as well as being seemingly immaculate on account of its 2400 indicated miles. Perfect for collectors, £5000-£7000 is its estimate.
  • Amongst numerous Fords in the sale, this 1977 Mk2 Escort van stands out partly for its immaculate condition following a recent full respray, and partly for its rebuilt and well-specced 200bhp RS2000 engine that’s been fitted. A tasteful drop in ride height and smart JBW wheels complete the look, justifying the £24,000-£26,000 estimate.
  • A more valuable fixed-head coupe, this 1976 Triumph TR7 has an (albeit unverified) 37,000 miles on the odometer and backs itself up with a large and organised history file. Pleasingly original and appearing in excellent condition, it earns a £5000-£6000 estimate.
  • A rare example of the pre-3000 Big Healey, this 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is the sought-after BN2 model and sports tidy bodywork and a pleasingly patinated interior. It’s estimated at £18,000-£20,000.
  • This 2001 Subaru Impreza looks an excellent example of the rare and collectible two-door P1 model. With just 69,000 miles on the odometer and appearing pleasingly unmodified, it justifies a £32,000-£36,000 estimate.
  • Supplied new to Hong Kong where it lived for 23 years before moving to Queensland, Australia until last year, this 1977 Mercedes W126 450SEL has travelled 15,000 miles on boats alongside its 70,000 miles on-road. Serviced at Mercedes dealers and specialists since new, it looks extremely tidy and is guided at £24,000-£26,000.
  • Thought to be the only surviving example, this 1955 Reliant Regal Mk2 Van presents extremely well and included the vinyl side-screens. With a tidy interior and magazine article featuring this very example included in the bundle of history, the guide price is £4000-£5000.
  • It wouldn’t be a WB & Sons sale without some Americana, and the standout in this auction is this vast 1965 Ford Thunderbird. Sitting low in air-ride suspension and sporting EFI injection to improve power and reliability, it’ll stand out wherever it goes for an estimated £14,000-£16,000.