Car & Classic Dealer

Le Riche Automobile Restorers (CI) Ltd.

Unit 10, Springside, Rue de la Monnaie, Trinity, Jersey CI

JE3 5DG

Le Riche Automobile Restorers (CI) Ltd.

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A UK supplied MG TD from new. Built on the 24th April 1952 registered KTR 111 and it was Clipper Blue from new. There is also a file record showing the car was in the Hampshire area which concurs with the previous owner saying they bought it from a specialist based in the New Forrest in 1993. Subsequently exported to Guernsey ...

12 Feb 2024
Jersey

The Bentley Mulsanne appeared in 1980 along with a Rolls Royce equivalent ? the Silver Spirit. Both cars employed the same 6750 cc Rolls-Royce V8 engine, as used in the outgoing Bentley T2 and Silver Shadow II models. The Bentley variant however, received a welcome power boost in 1982, with the launch of the Mulsanne ...

42,000
10 Feb 2024
Jersey

The MG J-series was launched as a readily accessible sports car in August 1932 - in the wake of The Great Depression, perhaps not perfect timing for a new car - but it achieved some considerable sales and competition success. Based on the earlier C and M-types, the J-type design epitomised the basic British sports car ...

9 Feb 2024
Jersey

The SS1 was built by the Swallow Sidecar Coachbuilding Company in Coventry and first presented to the public at the 1931 London Motor Show. The six-cylinder sidevalve engine and gearbox which came in 15hp and 20hp variants, was fitted to a chassis designed by William Lyons and supplied exclusively to Swallow by the Standard ...

45,227
8 Feb 2024
Jersey

It was only a little while after the launch of the original Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor in August 1959, that the popularity of these seminal cars spawned a number of variants, amongst which were the Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf, which appeared in October 1961. These were more luxurious versions of the first Mini’s, ...

10,600
4 Feb 2024
Jersey

In August 1920 STD Motors Limited was formed, reflecting the merger of Sunbeam, Talbot and Darracq manufacturers under single ownership. During the mid-20s, Talbot’s Swiss-born chief engineer, Georges Roesch, was commissioned with the design of an all-new Talbot which resulted in the successful 14/45 model of 1926. Whilst ...

3,961
2 Feb 2024
Jersey

In 1955, Jaguar introduced their new 2.4 Litre saloon, soon followed by the 3.4 Litre in early 1957. These cars were the first Jaguars with unitary body and chassis construction, employing the already famous XK twin-cam six-cylinder engine. As such, they introduced a more modern style and new level of performance to the ...

2 Feb 2024
Jersey

Jersey Camper Hire.com offer for hire this delightful classic VW camper in the Channel Island of Jersey, from only £175 per day. The Classic VW Camper is ideal for the small family to sleep in; two small children in the bunk and two adults on rock and roll bed below, (plus awning if needed). The VW Type 2 offers visitors ...

31 Jan 2024
Channel Islands

Supplied new to the Tate & Lyle sugar empire by the agent Charles Follett. Subsequently purchased by a Mr. Heatlie in 1952, who took the car to Rhodesia then selling it in 1975 to a Mr. Knott who, as records show, still had the car in 2006, according to Alvis Archive information. Alvis records note the car was fitted ...

28 Jan 2024
Jersey

In 1950, Alvis announced a new car - a 3 litre six-cylinder engine housed in a new chassis, which was to become the basis of all future Alvis models. The new model - the TA21 – was available with saloon or drophead bodies from various coachbuilders, including the Swiss company Graber. The Graber design subsequently became ...

26 Jan 2024
Jersey

It was only a little while after the launch of the original Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor in August 1959, that the popularity of these seminal cars spawned a number of variants, amongst which were the Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf, which appeared in October 1961. These were more luxurious versions of the first Mini's, ...

67,947
24 Jan 2024
Jersey

Quite possibly the best known small British sportscar of all time, the MGB was first introduced in 1964 – in Roadster form – and production continued until 1980, by which time over half a million (of all variants) had been produced. The car still has a large following to this day and a good support network through ...

24 Jan 2024
Jersey

The Aston Martin DB2/4 was a development of the earlier DB2 model and first shown at the 1953 London Motor Show. The most significant change was the addition of two occasional seats in the rear, together with an opening tailgate, which not only allowed 4 people to travel in the car, but also improved the luggage capacity ...

23 Jan 2024
Channel Islands