``THE SHERWOOD 42``
Well. the sun always shines on the righteous !!! A marvellous day was had by all - a fantastic turn out of 55 cars waved away from 9.30am before venturing into the wilds of Leicestershire and beyond. Tea and biscuits for everyone prior to the start, provided the inner strength to see people throught the day, with various stops along the way for a top up on the calorie front ! The stop at Foxton Locks was well received by everyone and very informative at the same time. Is everyone now going to sell their cars and buy a narrow boat ? !!! If so let me know as I am desperate for stock. On the return to Southwell all were greeted with fish and chips and more tea and coffee if required. Hopefully no one was on a diet that day !! The portions had to be seen to be believed !! This was all followed by a charity raffle for ``Olivers Army``. All the prizes, kindly donated by Classic Car Magazine, Octane, Classic Car Mart and ourselves resulted in a fantastic sum of £300 being presented to Mark Lilley for the charity. A very worthy cause and well worth supporting ( www.oliversarmy.org ). Finally, I must pass on my heart felt thanks to the guys at Carlton & District Motor Club, especially Brian and Richard. I have said it before, but without their help and never ending enthusiasm, the event would not take place. Many many thanks once again. 2009 - Well how do we go forward ?? It is getting more difficult to add and improve on our previous endevours - but fingers crossed all will fall into place for next year. Don`t worry, you will be informed !! Thanks again to you all for your support - If there is ever anything that Sherwood Restorations can do to assist in any way, during the year, you know where we are,
Kind Regards
Charles
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ACCREDITATION RECEIVED 4/8/06
Hallo Paul/Charles,Just a little note to say how pleased I am with the C type!As you know, the drive home to Holland was a bit of an “experience”, not only the extreme heat, but the car loosing all its power after 30 miles made it an exciting start.The “upper class” recovery service, i.e. a new Bentley with engineer, toolbox and parts is something I will never forget, looking at the pictures I took still puts a big grin on my face!The rest of the 400 mile trip went uneventful, I made a detour to visit Peter Jaye, he was very pleased to see his first C type again. We talked a lot about the car and the few people who owned the car before me. He agreed to talk to the two previous owners to see what documentation/pictures/history is available with them.After having had lunch at Peter’s house I continued my trip to Harwich. As I had plenty of time, I stayed clear of the Motorways and had a great time sorting out the country roads! What a piece of machinery! I do now realize even more how skilful, fit and brave the people driving these cars around Le Mans must have been.I have put another 300 miles on the cars since a got home, adjusted the steering wheel and got rid of a few rattles, squeaks and vibrations the car is now absolutely perfect!!!!This morning the FIVA Identity card arrived, thanks for the service!!Is there any news on the whereabouts of the tonneau cover?So, thank you both for the service provided, it was certainly a pleasure doing business with you, I am very pleased with the “whole package” i.e. the C type and Sherwood restorations, no doubt we haven’t seen the last of each other!All the best and good luck!! Gerard van Pelt
ACCREDITATION RECEIVED 24/5/05
Dear Charles,......Thank you very much for handling the whole purchaseprocess so patiently and professionally. Whenever I - or anybody of my friends - consider the purchase of a Britishclassic car in future - Sherwood Restorations certainly will be the first choice!Best Regards, Rainer Nistl
ACCREDITATION RECEIVED 22/4/05
Dear Paul / Charles...........I have always in the past regarded cars from Sherwood Restorations as for the elite who can afford mega money but must say that in the last 6 months I have had three absolutely wonderful cars from you all at very realistic prices, The A30 is of course just the very best, being a concours winner and represents great value at the price paid, the Jensen 541 is a real beauty and drives so well, and by not being perfect means I can get it wet and enjoy driving it as much as I like, this car in my opinion represents the best value available for thisd type of classic supercar, especially with all the work you did.I think my Jensenitis has developed into a severe case of Sherwooditis, I just hope it does not prove fatal.Once again, thanks and best wishes. Keith Austin
ACCREDITATION RECEIVED 23/12/04
Dear Charles,Happy Christmas & New Year, and a SPECIAL THANK YOU for the excellent service following the purchase of our Sunbeam Tiger!It was a pleasure doing business with you, and your after sales service is second to none, a rarity in todays society!We are loving every minute of our Tiger ownership and are looking forward to those hot summer days when we can really appreciate, (and show off) our Tiger.Thank you again.Glenn & Paula Norton"
CLASSIC STOCK
RHD - £179,000 1925 BENTLEY 3/ 4 ½ LITRE SHORT CHASSIS SPEED MODEL VDP TOURER – CHASSIS 889. Maroon with blood red hide. Supplied new to Major Bainbridge. A further 3 owners, then into the hands of the well known collector` Faud Mazjub. He then had a painstaking restoration carried out to the highest of standards. At the same time the car was uprated with Overdrive, and 2`` SU`s. The `original`, restored, `slopers` and manifold are inc. in the sale. Only the very best engineers have worked on this vehicle – Engine by Blakeney, Transmission by Tim Payne, Trim by Alan Geater etc. One of the best 4 ½ Litre Bentley`s I have driven. Well sorted and very quick! Will cruise all day at 80 mph. Ready for the most serious of long distance rallies or continental tour`s. Absolutely stunning !!
RHD £99,995 1974 JAGUAR E-TYPE 6.0 LITRE V12 ROADSTER. Signal red with black hide and weather equipment. Colour coded `works` hard top. Restored and uprated by M & C Wilkinson at a cost inexcess of £165,000 ! Fuel injected 6.0 litre. Close ratio gear box. High ratio axle. Uprated brakes and suspension. 16`` Chrome wire wheels. TT stainless extractor exhaust. 380 BHP. Twin Kenlowe fans etc. etc. Road tested by Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine. This is without a doubt one of the finest restorations we have ever seen. Developed as Jaguar should have done ! The ultimate incarnation.
RHD £69,995 1956 E.J.S. CLIMAX SPORTS RACING CAR – 1100cc. Dessigned and built by a close colleague of Colin Chapman – Edwin Snusher - as a wager that he could build a lighter and faster car than Chapman ! The E.J.S. weighs in at 440KG ! Powered by a 130bhp Whitehurst engine. It really does fly ! In board rear brakes, Alfin drums, Close ratio, Straight Cut gear box. De Dion rear suspension. Raced in period at Goodwood, Brands Hatch, Silverstone etc. Also Goodwood 2004. Just totally rebuilt. On the button and ready to go. Road registered. A full history file from new. Complete with FIA papers. A likely entry to Goodwood 2009. UNIQUE.
RHD - £69,995 1956 E.J.S. CLIMAX SPORTS RACING CAR – 1100cc. Dessigned and built by a close colleague of Colin Chapman – Edwin Snusher - as a wager that he could build a lighter and faster car than Chapman ! The E.J.S. weighs in at 440KG ! Powered by a 130bhp Whitehurst engine. It really does fly ! In board rear brakes, Alfin drums, Close ratio, Straight Cut gear box. De Dion rear suspension. Raced in period at Goodwood, Brands Hatch, Silverstone etc. Also Goodwood 2004. Just totally rebuilt. On the button and ready to go. Road registered. A full history file from new. Complete with FIA papers. A likely entry to Goodwood 2009. UNIQUE.
RHD £49,995 1959 JAGUAR XK 150 FHC to `S` SPEC – (VAS 1070-9). Old English White with Blood red hide. Total ground up restoration by Marque Specialists at a cost in excess of £90,000 ! A UK example uprated to 3.8 spec when nearly new. Equipped with Overdrive, CWW, PAS, Uprated suspension, Kenlow fan, Alternator, Driving lamps etc. An example that would more than satisfy the `perfectionist` ! So good that I am tempted to keep it !!
RHD - £42,995 1967 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 BJ8. Healey blue with Dark blue hide. Blue Mohair hood. Total `nut and bolt` professional restoration and only 6000 miles since. Gas flowed unleaded head. Chrome wire wheels .Overdrive. Boot rack etc. Outstanding in every respect and just as you would want it. A stunning example of this rapidly appreciating classic.
RHD £34,995 1962 JAGUAR 3.8 MK2. Opelescent silver blue with dark blue hide. A UK example, equipped with, Stage 3 engine, 2`` SU`s, 6 branch big bore exhaust, uprated cooling system, all synchro, overdrive gearbox. Harvey bailey handling kit. Poly bushed suspension. Chrome wire wheels. Coombes rear spats. Power steering. Uprated brakes. Reclining seats. Radio. Motalita steering wheel etc. Total restoration to a most exacting standard. An exceptional example.
RHD £34,995 1972 PORSCHE 911 2.4 T COUPE TO `S` SPEC. Light Ivory with black hide. A UK example, supplied by AFN. Low ownership and only 106,000 miles with total documented service history. Bought upto `S` spec by Oaktree Garage in 2000 at a cost of £6,800. Equipped with electric windows, sunroof, S alloys, radio etc. Porsche owners club concours winner. Impeccable condition. Rarely do examples of this quality ever come onto the open market.
RHD £26,995 1961 DAIMLER DART SP250 B SPEC. Ice blue metallic with grey hide piped blue. Dark blue Mohair hood and tonneau cover. Total ground up, professional restoration to a most exacting standard. Unleaded heads. Electronic ignition. Kenlow fan. Stainless steel exhaust. Motalita steering wheel. Halogen headlamps etc. an outstanding example that would cost to replicate, to this standard, well in excess of £45,000. Will not disappoint the most fussy of buyers.
RHD - £22,995 1961 TRIUMPH TR4, Chassis No CT666. Finished in Signal red with black trim piped cream. Overdrive, wire wheels, brake servo, rev lights, unleaded head etc. etc. This is the benchmark car featured in Bill Piggots book `The Original TR`. Major concours winner and correct in every detail. One for the perfectionist !
RHD - £16,995 1988 MERCEDES 300 SL AUTO. Signal red with cream interior. 84,000 miles with a most comprehensive service history. Equipped with hard and soft tops. Power assisted steering, Rear seat, Radio, Cruise control, Alloy wheels, ABS, Electric windows and ariel, Front fogs, Headlamp wash wipe, Top tint, etc. An unblemished example. Includes hard top stand and private plate. Your search is over. Would be hard to better.
RHD £14,995 1975 TRIUMPH STAG AUTO. French blue with black trim and black mohair hood. A total ground up restoration to a most exacting standard, carried out some years ago and still perfect. Less than 10,000 miles since. Equipped with Power Assisted Steering, Electric Windows, Oil Cooler, Electronic Ignition, Kenlow Fan, Stainless Steel Exhaust, Polished Alloy Wheels, Period radio etc. An exceptional example detailed to perfection. As clean on the underside as it is on top.
RHD £14,995 1986 PORSCHE 3.2 SC SPORT. Grand Prix Wihte with Wine Red Hide.100k miles with total service history. Equipped with Sunroof, Electric mirrors and ariel, Momo steering wheel, Hi-Fi system etc. An outstanding unmolested example with an impeccable history.
RHD - £13,495 2002 LOTUS ELISE TYPE 111, SERIES 2 – SPORT RACETECH. Silver with red hide. Two owners – the last since March 2003. 18,000 miles with total dealer history. Never `track dayed`, damaged or abused. Equipped with sound system, Rear diffuser, Adjustable shockers, Lotus security system, Janspeed exhaust, etc. Just as you would wish to find one, if not better !!
RHD - £9,995 1980 MGB GT LE 1.8. Pewter with grey cloth. Only 10,000 miles from new with total, documented history. Was not registered until 1998 at which time it had only covered 100 miles!! Kept as part of a private collection. Equipped with Overdrive, Alloy wheels, Radio, Heated rear window etc. Ziebarted from new. The car was fully recommisioned prior to recent limlted use. All bills on file. It would be hard to imagine there is a better example out there !
RHD £8,995 1978 MG MIDGET 1500 in Pewter over Silver with black trim. This vehicle has been the subject of a total, no expence spared, restoration. Uprated engine with overdrive, radio, immobiliser,Rostyle wheels etc, They don`t come or go any better, will cruise at 90mph !
RHD £6,995 1979 MG MIDGET 1500. Damask red with black vinyl trim. 3 owners from new. A total ground up restoration to the ultimate standard, culminating in an Autoglym concours win ( the `highest` accolade ). Bills for, in excess of £10,000. Equipped with unleaded head, Oil cooler, extra instrumentation, Overtaking mirrors, Radio, Head restraints, Spot lamps etc. This has to be the finest example available today.
RHD £5,495 1978 MGB GT 1.8 Blaze with grey cloth trim. 39,000 miles from new with a most extensive service history. Equipped with overdrive, Radio, Heated rear window , Door mirrors, Oil cooler etc. An `original, ultra low mileage example. Rarely found in this condition.
MODERN STOCK
1999 R REG £41,995 BENTLEY ARNAGE. Verdant Green with Cream hide. 40,000 miles, FSH, all Bentley, just serviced, equipped with sat nav, TV, lambswool overmats, phone installation, elec rear seats etc. Impeccable condition and outstanding value.
2004 54 £19,995 JAGUAR X TYPE 2.5 ESTATE SE AUTO 4X4. Paris Blue with Biscuit hide. One owner, 28K miles, sat nav, climate control, sun roof, 18” alloys, stacker CD, elec seats, sports suspension, in-car phone, rear blind. Cost new £33,500; unblemished condition.
1999 T £11,995 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER COLORADO 3.0 TD GX 5 DR AUTO. Dark Metallic Green with Grey cloth. Air con, alloy wheels, CD, tow pack, 7 seats etc. A local car, 156K, full dealer history, superb.
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