Car & Classic Dealer

Adam Sykes & Co.

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

WA16 0SD

Adam Sykes & Co.

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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

Tecno used fundamentally the same chassis throughout the 1968, 1969 and 1970 seasons, updated to adopt aerodynamic devices as these were developed. Notable drivers included Francois Cevert and Clay Regazzoni who won the European Championship in 1970. This rare and immaculate example has competed in only one event since ...

20 Mar 2024
Cheshire

The Cooper T51 was a ground-breaker in the history of Grand Prix racing, becoming the first rear-engined car to win the World Championship when Jack Brabham took the title in 1959. The chassis was dominant in F1 and F2 for many years, and remains a highly competitive proposition for historic motorsport today. This example ...

4 Mar 2024
Cheshire

Giuseppe Faranda owned Squadra Trinacria and built the Faranda FJ in 1959. The car raced in Italy the following year until Faranda sadly was killed when competing in a De Sanctis. After his death the family locked the Squadra’s cars away until 1974 when a family friend purchased and sold the collection, including this ...

28 Feb 2024
Cheshire

This lovely Elan has a comprehensive specification and has been a highly successful speed event car in the hands of Graham Oxley, Jon Langmead and Mike Henney. It is a multiple class and championship winner and has held several hill records. Recently rebuilt onto a new Type 26R chassis, the Elan’s impressive specification ...

25 Feb 2024
Cheshire