DISPLAY VEHICLES
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some of the cars that were on display in 2024.
1956 Mille Miglia Oval
“This ’56 Oval Beetle was bought by Just Kampers, who fitted it with a replica Okrassa engine and raced it in the 2017 Mille Miglia.
They dubbed the Oval ‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ after it overtook dozens of flashier race cars during the 1,000-mile break-neck race around Italy, and climbed over 200 places during the race.
Since then, the Oval has been used as a pool car by the JK Team, and is now mostly driven by Josh Reynolds from Just Kampers, who absolutely fell in love with it while acting as navigator during the Mille Miglia.
Although it had a few period-correct modifications to allow it to perform so well during the Mille Miglia, the Oval is still a really original car, with some cool accessories and a great history.”
Located on the Just Kampers Stand
1967 Porsche 911 - 24,000 miles
"Original Paint, engine and gearbox - 24,000 miles.
Supplied in Golf Blue. First owner was Betty Haig who bought the car direct from AFN in Isleworth.
Betty competed at Le Mans in 1951, multiple Monte Carlo and St Raphael rallies. She was a founding member of PCGB in 1962.
Dickie Stoop, the racing driver, helped Betty set the suspension up, including Sports Purpose anti roll bars and Fuchs wheels.
Betty sold the car in 1978 with 22,000 on the clock, it was then owned for the next 45 years by a single fastidious owner.
The car was then sold to its current owner at the end of 2023."
Located in the Survivor Display
1954 Porsche 356 Speedster
"This Porsche 356 Speedster (Vin:80279) was ordered by Hoffman, New York during December 1954.
Reutters finished their part of the manufacture on the 25th January 1955, before being completed and shipped out of the Porsche factory, Zuffenhausen on 6th February 1955.
The car was purchased new by a Norman Milliard of Hartford, Connecticut and took delivery on his birthday in April 1955.
Norman Milliard used the car regularly and attended the first ever Porsche Club Parade in August 1956, and in addition being one of the founder members of Porsche Club America and the Porsche Owners Club.
Norman kept the car to approximately 1978, when it was sold via his widow to Type 356 in Florida to a Mr Grant Ritter. Mr Ritter used the car occasionally, but due to Naval commitments the car soon ended up neglected and stored in a barn in Quaker Hill, CT.
The third owner, Mr Peter Bartelli heard about the car via a fellow PCA member and a deal was done for $8000 in August 1991. Peter was a judge for the Porsche Club concours scene and embarked on a 6 year restoration of chassis 80279. The goal to win the Porsche Parade concours event.
Peter brought the car to the much revered 356 specialists of the “Paterek brothers” of Chatham, New Jersey. A full concours restoration embarked and Peter had his sights set on first place!
It subsequently won the 1997 Porsche Parade, Grand Award for Restoration, Greenwich concours and Amelia Island. It was then subsequently invited back to the Parade in Hershey in 2005 and achieved Honorary Judges award for Best of Show (voted for by Wolfgang Porsche, Jerry Seinfeld and Peter Porsche). To date the only Porsche Speedster to achieve the elusive triple crown of concours. 80279 now resides in the UK, having covered a little over 46,000miles from new.
Note: The car has an original Glasspar hardtop, tool kit, jack, owners and service manual as well as fitted luggage. It still runs its 16’ wheels and is currently running a 1720 super 90 engine, with The 1500N engine being restored back to its original 55bhp."
Located in the Pre 57 Display
Porsche Powered Tempo Matador
An incredibly rare, low volume, air-cooled transporter built by Tempo.
Discovered in Uruguay and now owned by Phil Jarvis (who you may remember from the Porsche Tractor and his beautiful Outlaw 356). This vehcile has been subject to a ground up restoration by Irv's restos.
A full aesthetic and mechanical restoration. This Tempo is now powered by a modified Porsche 356 motor. It also features a classic Porsche Renndienst Livery to complete the look.
Located between Cool Flo and PRS on a display plinth.
1960 VW Single Cab
(Only one previous owner)
"Ive owned it for coming up to ten years, it was imported from the states by Matt Smith from the son of the original owner who inherited it after he passed away.
It was only ever registered to the original owner prior to me who used it for his plumbing business. It's never been welded although a decade on these shores and an awful lot of use as intended does mean it now needs a few minor body repairs here and there but nothing structural.
I love it, and love using it to haul everything in, it has moved house for us twice and is frequently slept in/on too."
Located Survivor Display
1961 Beryl Green Garage Find
"I was lucky enough to buy this 1961 Beryl green beetle last year from the original owners daughter.
The car was purchased new in 61 and owned by a midwife who used the car to deliver new born babies to their homes. It was a special order car with a factory fitted ragtop and a colour concept Beryl green package. It was driven daily and well looked after until 1985 when it was parked in the garage due to the purchase of a new car and that’s where it sat until 2023.
It’s extremely original all round, the wings have never been removed, it has only had very minor repairs (but does need a few more) The engine is the matching stale air 1200 which runs perfect, it has covered around 80k miles from new. The interior is beautifully original down to the colour coded mats and steering wheel.
Mechanically I have gone through everything being sure to keep it as correct as possible. It’s truly is a pleasure to own and drive."
Located Survivor Display
1967 Porsche 912
"Built on the 24th February 1967 at the Karmann Factory in Germany. A 5 speed with black leatherette interior. Originally Ivory but with a period dealership repaint to Primrose Yellow.
THis vehicle was originally purchased in New Jersey before making it's way out west to California. Being sold to and airline pilot based in San Diego. Eventually being sold on to yet another Pilot who's wife purchased the 912 as a gift for her husband.
Once the vehicle eventually made it's way to the UK via Smith's Cornwall it was given a sympathetic mechanical and structural restoration. Protecting as much original (dealership) paint and metal as possible."
Located in the Survivor Display
1985 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
"Unashamedly flaunting its 1980s style, of Grand Prix white bodywork, fuchs wheels and prominent whale tail, over a full burgundy leather and pinstripe interior, it was the era-defining look and feel of this G-body 911 that had me hooked as soon as I saw the classifieds ad.
The car is accompanied by an extensive history file which not only documents it's well-serviced and cared for life by Porsche enthusiast owners (including mechanical and bodywork restoration in 2015, in excess of £20,000), but the significant documented evidence shows the real story of this 911, in that it's been enjoyed at concours events, motorsport meetings, Porsche and classic car shows and on road trips into Europe.
The 911 has always been a car to experience and feel the joy of driving. Whether as a race car for the track, a sports car for the road, or as a grand tourer for adventure. My ownership of this 911 is one of making memories by enjoying all of those driving experiences."
Follow @athingforclassics
Located in the G Body Display
1956 356 from the Lost Highway
"Originally she came off the production line on 24th October 1956 resplendent in silver with a red vinyl interior.
History from the paperwork supplied with the car indicates that she was last running and roadworthy back in 1985 before her resting place at the lost highway.
In Early 2011, Porsche mechanic Robert Heintz and his wife Leslie were stumbling around artist Tom Merkel’s installation piece “the lost highway” in Cuyuma near Ojai, California, also known as the Car Garden (a four lane highway over a mile long, made from nearly 2000 vintage cars).
I decided that the heavily patinated bodywork should be preserved but that a full rebuild of the chassis was needed so as to preserve the look of the car without compromising strength, should be commissioned.
That job was handed to Paul Smith and his talented team at PR Services, 356 specialists in Billericay. PRS conducted a further mechanical overhaul as well as a full reconstruction of the chassis in new metal along with an interior trim.
Just one day after delivery back to me I car drove to Hamburg and back, for a classic car meet. She has since successfully completed round trips to Aarhus in Denmark, Barcelona and other European tours with relentless reliability. Some people ask when am I going to restore her. The answer is “she is restored”. I never want to repaint her."
Located in the Survivor Display
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1954 VW Beetle - 'BEV'
"Bev the Iceland Green (L213) RHD Beetle known as “BEV” left the VW Motors LTD in London in 1954.
Most of Bev’s history is known with 4 owners from new and one having the car some 64 years and only driving her for 12 months. Bev is a matching numbers car with its original 1200cc engine that’s believed to have only covered 35,000 miles from new.
Bev belongs in a collection of 4 other vintage Volkswagens Martin own’s and regularly attends shows up and down the country. No plans are to restore Bev in the future, she wears her history with pride."
Located in the Survivor Display
1967 Outlaw Racers 912
"Originally Polo Red but repainted a long time ago in it's current colour of Champagne Yellow.
At one time owner by Dwayne Spencer, renowned Porsche author and racer. Evidence of the vehicles past life on track can be seen in the rear arches, where one can see where a roll cage was once fitted for racing.
The body shows signs of a hard-lived life but retains its authenticity and character. A very solid, and straight vehicle, showcasing it's structural integrity despite it's rugged history on track.
The car will be kept as a survivor to honor and tell the story of its storied past."
Owner @outlawracers
Located in the Survivor Display
1958 Type 1 'Ragtop'
"She's my first car I ever bought some 20y ago, I imported her from Austria to Belgium and later on to England when I met my now wife.
I've driven the beetle to shows all over Europe in various states. From fully lowered to callook to now, standard height and ready to go anywhere.
Some points of interest - sleeper interior, engine built by Francois from ABP in Belgium, he is a retired vw cup racer and he built the engine from the ground up.
Stock height car, spotlights added, winter tyres ready for studding if required."
Located in the Survivor Display
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1956 Jungle Green 'Ragtop'
"Unrestored L315 Jungle Green over dark green UK Deluxe. Purchased on Valentine's day 1956 from Volkswagen London for a total of £788.17. Owned from new by a Mrs Elsie Sharpless. Amassing a grand total of 30,000 miles during her four decade tenure.
The vehicle eventually changed hands after she was no longer able to drive it. The next owner entered the vehicle in the historic Monte Carlo Challenge - 'Europe's longest and toughest winter rally for classic cars'. Sporting the number 162 the vehicle successfully completed the rally with no major set backs.
The bug lives a slightly simpler life with it's new owner Carl. It attends regular events and meets, and is often seeing being enjoyed around the UK."
A previous winner here at Classics 22.
Located in the Pre 57 Display
1956 Type 2 Single Cab
"Originally from the Bay Area in California, this truck was one of the first built in the new Volkswagen Hanover factory. Retaining many early features.
The previous owner in the USA was an avid collector of cars including Volkswagen and some older race vehicles.
Not much else is known, but when cleaning the vehicle a business card from Lockheed Martin was found behind the dash.
Since we took ownership we fitted the tilt, new tyres and new motor and it has been used as intended ever since."
Located at the Classics' Merch Stand.
1957 Porsche 356 A
"Sadly, not a heap of history with this old girl. Some stickers from a California body shop on the glass, a key from 'Ray's Lock Shop' and an old classified advert for a 'driver' from North Carolina.
A rumour about it being abandoned on someone's driveway for years with the bumper hanging off and later being picked up in part of an estate sale - but nothing concrete to back this up.
An original sunroof model ordered by Max Hoffman of New York. A 'cross over' model with T1 dash, T1 doors and T2 rear end, from factory. Making it quite a rare little ugly duckling.
Since owning the vehicle it has been totally reworked. With new motor, new running gear, disk brake upgrade and rebuilt gearbox.
It now gets driven as it should. Scars and all."
Located Survivor Display
1969 Custom Bug
"Over my 24 years of ownership, the car has been transformed bit by bit from a late ’80s slammed resto bug to a nose-down California Look inspired streetcar (on a budget).
For reliability and a bit of extra poke, a newly built 1776cc engine has been fitted. The car is still fitted with its original 1300 stock transmission, stock height rear suspension but with the additional safety of a camber compensator installed, shock absorbers are KYB Gas and the front beam is stock width with adjusters welded in and wound down.
The interior features an 80’s throwback smoothed dash. Retrimmed seat covers, Gene Berg shifter, Autogauge monster tacho, and various panic gauges. Externally there is no chrome trim, 1-piece windows and cal-look window rubbers all round. Wheels are replica BRM’s (5 x 205) with a wide 5 drum conversion, laced with Firestone 215/65/15 rear & Firestone F560’s 145/80/15 Front tyres."
Located on the Just Kampers Stand
1955 Stratos Silver Deluxe
"Manufactured December 1954, Dotty is a 1955 deluxe model, RHD VW Beetle, made for the British market. She arrived in the UK in January 1955 and was sold through VW Motors, London.
Prior to our ownership she had been kept, unused in a garage for over 15 years, before being recommissioned as part of a YouTube series by Dom Chinea and Honest Jon to ready her for sale.
Sally (Dom’s mum), who had owned her, had been reluctant to say Goodbye and it’s largely due to this period of being tucked away that she survives in her original state.
She is still sporting original paint; we have the original number engine (currently being recommissioned to return to the car) and is currently running an age appropriate 30 hp engine.
She is unashamedly fair-weather nowadays as we strive to maintain her current state without compromising her history!"
You can follow Dotty on Insta @spottydotty55oval
Located in the Survivor Display
1963 US Spec 'Field Find'
"The bug spent its early years as a run around for a lady in Montana USA. It used to have snow tires put on every winter due to the harsh winters over there.
It was laid to rest in the early 80s after the engine quit and didn’t move from the field until 2018 when a guy repaired another bug for the family and took this bug as payment.
It was then bought by a guy in California and then shipped to the UK in 2019 which is when we bought it.
It required the pans, body mounts and channels replacing and a full mechanical overhaul, but of course the body was left untouched and is how nature intended.
It passed its first MOT in the UK in 2020 and has been used ever since."
Located in the Survivor Display
Early 1969 911 Targa
'Originally purchased at Klein - Foreman motors ( Van Nuys CA) by Dr Robert F Curtis on october the 23rd 1969. The originally red 911 was used by 3 owners up to 1978, when due to concerns over maintenance costs with an imminent baby arrival , it was put under a cover for a while.
44 years later it re surfaced in Passadena, and thanks to a set of circumstances fiction writers would question it came to my attention. 9 months later based on 5 grainy images and little else I owned it.
Fast forward to May 2023, it arrived here, and I began to remove rats nests and resurrect..
Zero welding , running gear gone through, what you see is a partially cleaned but time aged 911 that drives fantastically. Time may have aged the paint and seals a little but structurally and in road use terms its 10 yrs old.
Only 70,00 miles from new.'
If you ask nicely you can even buy it
Located in the Survivor Display
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1967 Karmann Ghia
"Originally ordered new in Germany in 1967 by a US serviceman.
The car was originally Miami blue with black leatherette interior, it was then shipped back to California the following year.
The car came to the UK in 1998 it was then gifted as a wedding present in 2006, the previous owner used the car regularly for the school run and shopping etc, we then bought the car off her in 2020."
Located Karmann Ghia Display
1955 Deluxe Oval Window
"Exported to Sweden, it was imported to the UK in 2006. Owned by Tom Feltwell since, the car has recently undergone an 8 year body-off restoration.
It has been finished in its original L227 Strato Silver and Bedfordcord Blau cloth interior, with much time spent to replicate original features. Kingswell Coachworks did the stunning bodywork, and the interior was made by 13 Stitches with some parts supplied by Himmelservice.
The 30hp engine is fitted with an Okrasa kit and Abarth exhaust for added pep, with a Fram filter and Okrasa oil cooler. It is paired to the original rebuilt gearbox, and has slightly uprated brakes using bigger 58 parts."
Located in the Pre 57 Display
1994 993 Aventurine Green
"The journey of our 993 C2 started back in 1994 in Lancaster. Throughout its life it has taken multiple turns and gear changes with various owners, covering nearly 60k miles in its first 4 years, seeing rain, snow and sun.
In 1999 it was MOTd by a G Carter, which holds great significance to me, as it is the same initials and year that my girlfriend was born.
Within my families 9 years of ownership our most memorable moment was joining a convoy of 30 993s accompanied by the famous Tony Hatter, who was the chief designer for the 993 and GT1. He’s even signed the car under the frunk.
The car has had a 70% respray and various mechanical parts changed, currently set to RS spec, which of course adds another 20hp ;) "
Location Porsche Fairway
1970 US Deluxe Bay Window
"This is my 1970 US import deluxe early bay. Brought over roughly 8 years ago from Washington State but originally sold to the east coast of America.
Its had a full mechanical restoration by myself. Including a 1776cc fresh built engine, fresh build transmission this year and full underside paint in 2k. Renewed suspension and running gear. A complete DIY interior (as there was nothing original left to save) which hosts a strong 12v system to the fridge, interior lighting and plenty of charge ports.
Full length mostly hand made roof rack with adjustable position solar panels. Original wheels paired to some chunky Maxis tyres."
The owner of this bus, Chris, is one of our Classics at the Clubhouse 'Green Keepers'. He travels everywhere in this bus, clocking up more miles and more nights than all of us combined. A true air-cooled hero.
Location Volkswagen Fairway
1978 Japanese Import 911 SC
"I bought this Japanese (US spec) import 3.0l SC from my birthday (a present to myself!) and ironically I found out it is the same age as myself almost to the week!
It is a 1978 non sunroof car which needed some work to get it to how it is now. Has little history with the car however it does have the original Japanese Porsche dealer decal on the rear quarter window which is nice. Also has quite a high specification for a late 70's car including central locking, air con, electric windows , electric mirrors etc.
I use the car very regularly and it is great to drive and live with"
Location G-Body Display
1956 Jungle Green Swedish Oval
"A Swedish car showing her signs of old age and her bruises and scars in her 68 years of survival with some beautiful patina.
She is still running the original 6volt set up, original interior, and has been in the uk since 2015.
It's had a few owners and was featured in the Hayburner magazine in a different life as a lowered vehicle. With different wheels and stance etc. Lucky for me I managed to buy her in her standard original condition stock height and wheels , sorry she has been named wilma as this is a true Swedish lady's name being a Swedish car."
Located in the Survivor Display
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1969 T2 Westfalia Cali Import
"Originally bought on the "Tourist Export Programme", the first owner collected it from the factory before touring Europe and shipping it back to the states.
It then spent its first 45 years basking in the California sunshine getting its genuine sunburnt paint (including the hand painted black centre line).
Simon Ballard (NOS VW) imported the bus in 2014 and simply cleaned, prepped and coated it with satin clear lacquer to preserve the fantastic paintwork. The inside has been renewed in period correct style by The V Dub Trim Shop.
The van still has the original handbook and local maps of the area in the USA where it lived and was even used to sell pumpkins out of at one point."
Located in the Survivor Display
1983 Porsche 911 - Art Car
"Well, it all started off as a light blue 911sc, slowly turned into a long-term project. The car was sitting in the workshop gathering dust shortly after an engine rebuild and a suspension overhaul.
Then, as of December 2022 an idea came to mind - graffiti, starting off this 'long-term' project. A character-based exterior was the right way to go as it was unique and truly one of a kind.
Over the course of six months or so, many characters were added and removed leaving us with a final, complete exterior. We then thought we may as well start using the car but unfortunately didn’t have time and therefore was again parked up at workshop gathering more dust.
During this period I also had a freshly powder coated matter roll cage which I thought would be perfect for the car, so we removed the vehicles interior, fabricated and welded custom mounts and brackets, this then caused the need to address the vehicles interior, so the two options that occurred were either get new carpet set and redo the interior OR choose a single colour and spray for a nice, neat finish. But, and there is always another but… bear in mind this now means that other areas of the vehicle would need to be colour matched. There comes out the engine - again - the auxiliaries, front bonnet compartment, fuel tank, doors, door trims, seals meaning now apart from the exterior, everything is all one bold colour.
The inspiration of the project was to have something different with graffiti-based characters that I grew up with at a young age which I think we can all relate to.
Ps, this is the most expensive artwork I’ve got."
Located in the Art Cars Display
1971 Type 3 'Fastback' Unrestored
"Sold originally by JEMotor services,Walsall
First owner,Mr Phillip Evans,used the car until 1975 and then put it away in his garage for the next 30 years.
Rescued from the garage by Rich Oakley.
3 subsequent owners until we purchased it 10 years ago.
I bought the car over the phone,unseen but described as 'good'. At the time I needed another car for tip runs as I couldn't use my Earlybay in the tip.
Turned out to be to good for the tipruns.
According to the history the osf wing was damaged in a pub car park by a man carrying a pushbike. The pedal caught the wing, that was 1974.
Original logbook, service books and history.
Original paintwork, not restored or welded.
Uncracked dash but the seats need retriming."
Located in the Survivor Display
1962 Mouse Grey Type 2
"Dick (name of the bus) was born 16 February 1962 in Germany and despatched to St Louis, USofA shortly thereafter. Dick spent many happy years in and around Kansas and Oklahoma but as the years passed by began to feel and show his age, struggling to keep up with daily life and was eventually parked up in a backyard in the Arkansas Mountains, resting for 15+ years.
Then miraculously discovered and despatched to the warmer climates of the UK in the summer of 2016. Upon arrival into the UK, Dick was put into critical care and after many hours of surgery, love and attention he recovered with scars and all…finding a new zest for life!
After having a major heart transplant a few years back, he has been really working on improving his health and fitness, taking up touring around the Norfolk coast, Devon and Cornwall, North York Moors, Peak District, Ninove, Belgium and as far as Lake Como, Italy with his friends Billie and Buzz!
Although Dick celebrated his 62nd birthday earlier this year, he is not looking to retire anytime soon, he just spent 10 days in Cornwall participating in ‘Run To The Sun 24’ and can’t wait to explore The Alps and Norway soon!"
Located Survivor Display
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1967 UK Beetle 1500
"Arguably the most sought after Beetle is the 1967 1500cc, ‘one year only’ model manufactured from the 1st August 1966 to 31st July 1967.
It combines the early styling of the VW Bug with the more advanced engineering of the later models. It represents the last year of the sloping headlights, long bonnet, six volt electrical system but benefits from the more powerful 44bhp, 1500cc engine, higher ratio gearbox and disc brakes at the front.
The engine lid is long but with a squared-off bottom, that the chrome body mouldings, including the long bonnet one, are the later thin type."
Located Survivor Display