Car & Classic Dealer

Adam Sykes & Co.

The Showroom, Appleton Autodrome, Swineyard Lane, High Legh, Cheshire

WA16 0SD

Adam Sykes & Co.

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Donald Healey’s eponymous company built a prototype two-seater sports car for display at the 1952 London Motor Show. It was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and sported a sleek body designed by Gerry Coker and built by Tickford. It was dubbed the ‘Healey Hundred’ and Healey planned to build production versions ...

9 Apr 2024
Cheshire

The B35 was one of a series of highly successful designs from the Bolton concern, and was raced by some motorsport legends in period, including Rosberg, Tambay, Lafitte and Mass, to name but a few. The model is still sought after today as a very competitive proposition for Historic F2. Chassis number 35.76.04 was originally ...

7 Apr 2024
Cheshire

This well known and very well developed A35 has competed in Masters and HRDC events and had many outright wins, class wins and driver of the day awards in the hands of Mike and Matt Wrigley. It has also previously been invited to Goodwood. Built by specialists, using a fully dipped and bare shell, de-seamed at the ...

31 Mar 2024
Cheshire

The Chevron B23 was the final version of the highly successful B19/21/23 design concept. One of the last B23s built, chassis number B23-73-23 spent most of its life in Italy and France, and much of this time in storage, before being repatriated by Chevron Heritage and totally rebuilt by marque specialists Red Rose Racing. ...

30 Mar 2024
Cheshire

Donald Healey’s eponymous company built a prototype two-seater sports car for display at the 1952 London Motor Show. It was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and sported a notably sleek body designed by Gerry Coker and built by Tickford. It was dubbed the ‘Healey Hundred’ (a moniker chosen to reflect the car’s ...

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30 Mar 2024
Cheshire

Formerly ‘The Super Skoda’, raced extensively by Tony Sugden For 1975, March finally put a real effort into their sports car, no doubt impressed by the sales figures of the earlier iterations. The work focused on the car’s poor aerodynamics and an all-new body was developed in the MIRA wind tunnel. Gone were the ...

29 Mar 2024
Cheshire

This original factory Abarth is a rare find and should not be confused with the recreations that occasionally come to market. It has the correct Abarth number stamped into its body and ABA engine number stamped into the block, together with factory documentation confirming its identity. The previous owner was a leading ...

29 Mar 2024
Cheshire

The PRH9 was Elden’s first F3 car. Launched at the 1972 Racing Car Show and featuring a plated spaceframe chassis clothed in conventional ‘shark nosed’ bodywork. It was tested extensively but only raced twice that year, driven by Mike Catlow. The factory then updated the car to PRH12 specification for the 1973 season, ...

28 Mar 2024
Cheshire

This immaculate Jaguar has been one of the most successful racing E-Types for the past decade. Originally built to full FIA semi-lightweight specification by OC Racing in 2013, using a new monocoque and all new parts, the E has been updated and developed ever since and has an impressive specification, including: • ...

28 Mar 2024
Cheshire

The Chevron B17 is widely regarded as one of the best developed and most competitive chassis in one litre Formula 3. This stunning example (chassis 17.70.04) was purchased from the factory by New Zealander Bert Hawthorne and raced in British F3 using Holbay engines. Following a win at Brands and a third place at Thruxton ...

26 Mar 2024
Cheshire

The Land Rover was a utility vehicle devised in 1947 by the Wilks brothers for use on their farm. It was inspired by the wartime Jeep and the version most prized by aficionados is the Series I model (which accounted for the first 10 years of production). Thanks to its ingenious high/low ratio four-wheel drive system, the ...

26 Mar 2024
Cheshire

Brabham’s BT21 was very successful in the highly competitive world of late 60s Formula 3. Built in large numbers the BT21 had a reputation for being a well-engineered, strong and great handling chassis, scoring multiple race wins in F3. The cars raced worldwide, being also available in Formula B and libre form. This ...

22 Mar 2024
Cheshire

Whilst Colin Chapman was preoccupied with the Formula One Championship, privateer entrants such as Ian Walker and Chequered Flag saw the competition potential of the recently introduced Lotus Elan. They modified the Elan for racing and on the back of their successes Chapman began producing factory uprated cars, which were ...

21 Mar 2024
Cheshire

This immaculate ex Mike Beuttler March is an ideal contender for HSCC Historic F2 and Equipe Classic’s Formula 2/Atlantic series, a similar example having won the 1600cc class of the former on several occasions. The car has only done one event and a handful of test sessions since a comprehensive rebuild and remains ...

21 Mar 2024
Cheshire