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1972 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 Ti

This Giulia 1300 Ti spent much of its life in Bergamo Italy, before moving to The Netherlands. It was then fitted with a Twin Spark 2.0-litre engine from an Alfa 75 and used as a rally car. It came to the UK three years ago, and was fitted with lightweight suspension parts, a fast road limited-slip diff and four-pot brakes by the Light Car Company. It also had its gearbox rebuilt. Auto Audio London did a retrim in Italian leather and Alcantara, plus fitted a Morel stereo. Warren Heath Engineering’s motor rebuild with an Arrow crank, Omega pistons, lightweight flywheel and new cams means 220bhp is now produced.

2009 Aston Martin DBS

The DBS superseded the much-loved Vanquish as the Aston Martin flagship in 2008, taking the famed, naturally aspirated 5.9-litre V12 to 510bhp and 420lb ft, with inspiration from the thunderous DBR9 and DBRS9 GT racing cars of the time. The competition machines also informed the DBS’s dramatic styling, and the use of carbonfibre on the bonnet, boot, front wings and door-opening surrounds. The result is a car that can hit 62mph in 4.3 seconds and 192mph. This particular example features what is believed to be the unique specification of a Pentland Green exterior over a Parliament Green interior. It’s been in the care of the same owner for the past 12 years.

2005 Porsche Carrera GT Zagato

As the 707th Carrera GT to roll out of the factory gates, this Porsche was originally supplied new to the German market.

In 2019 it was sent by the current owner to Zagato in Italy, where it was converted into a GTZ with the fitment of new panels and bespoke trim. Zagato projects are typically produced with

OEM blessing; the conversion is respectful to homologation requirements, and as such the car remains mechanically standard. However, the conversion does result in a slight weight saving.

Finally, the unique paint colour was mixed to complement the green interior leather.

1953 Jaguar XK120

This XK120 is within 100 chassis numbers of the last roadster built in RHD. It was delivered, as a company car, to F Parham Ltd, in Gillingham, Kent in July 1953.

The car was the personal transport of boss Leonard

Francis Parham who, as a keen rally driver, also drove it competitively.

After this, the XK passed through three subsequent owners, before being acquired in January 1968 by a young engineer, Douglas

Potter. He achieved some success in the emerging XK Register racing series, but laid the car up for around 40 years.

It has now undergone a full chassis-off restoration to FIA specification.

2019 Porsche 991 Speedster

The Speedster has long been associated with a fond farewell to a 911 variant – and the 991 was no exception.

Porsche pulled out all the stops – the chassis and front end were taken from

SPONSORED BY the GT3, while the bonnet and wings were from the R. The GT3 Touring gave up its rear end, and you can lift the carbonfibre deck and fold down the fabric roof.

Engine-wise it’s got the 4.0-litre flat-six from the

2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

GT3, with an extra 10bhp for a total of 503bhp. This particular Speedster is said to be one of just five or six UK-supplied Paint to Sample examples. Its hue, Brewster Green, was originally a Bentley colour.

The Alfa 8C was like a bolt of lightning – a 2003 concept so beautiful that it enraptured the world, and its maker was pretty much forced to build it.

Designed under the direction of Wolfgang Egger and constructed by Maserati, the 8C uses a 4.7-litre crossplane V8 similar to that of the GranTurismo, pumping out a heady 444bhp. Although it shares similarities with the Maseratis of the era, the 8C is shorter and lighter, making extensive use of carbonfibre. It has a transaxle, and places the engine far back under the bonnet to keep the mass centralised – the result is perfect 50/50 weight distribution.

1978 Jaguar XJC V12

This XJC is owned by the founder of EVO and star of Harry’s Garage, Harry Metcalfe. A previous owner converted it to a five-speed manual. Harry bought the Jaguar in 2014, and set about improving the performance and handling by fitting lower, stiffer springs, new dampers and bushes, and a shorter diff to enhance acceleration through the gears. The car was thoroughly enjoyed before a twoyear restoration was started in 2020.

Its paint is bespoke to the car; it started out as Aston Martin Minotaur Green, but Harry chose not to have the bronze ‘flip’ part included, so he asked a technician at Novol (which provided the paint) to do a mix without the flip.

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville

Presented by The Peninsula Hotels, this Phantom II was subject to a seven-year restoration by Thornley Kelham. It now has powerassisted steering, upgraded electrics and alternator, twin batteries, extra fans and electronic ignition.

Front and rear air-con has been installed, as well as a modern entertainment system and a refrigerator and cocktail cabinet.

While the car has been modernised to deal with traffic and boost comfort, its original aesthetics have been maintained wherever possible. It’s set to become part of the classic car experiences available when The Peninsula London hotel opens its doors.

1962 Facel Vega Facel II

This is one of two righthand-drive High Output Facel IIs built with the larger, 6765cc Chrysler V8 and Pont-à-Mousson manual ’box. The other car was bought new by Ringo