1993 Alpina B12
Recently revived by BMW as a replacement for the 6-series coupe, the new 8-series is unlikely to escape being compared to its direct predecessor, the dramatic Klaus Kapitza styled E31 original.
The model going auction however is one of only 57 examples further honed by expert tuner Alpina, and based on the range topping 850 CSI with modifications consisting of bigger 306 kW 5.7-litre V12 instead of the normal 280 kW 5.5-litre unit, different wheels and removal of the 250 km/h speed limiter.
Claimed to be one of only five models made in right-hand-drive, B12 chassis number 13 was originally ordered by the Sultan of Brunei along with number 10, but neither reached their intended destination with both being acquired by Sytners BMW in 2001.
Number 13 was eventually bought in November of that year and officially registered on a UK 51 number plate, eight years after the E31 had gone out of production, and has since clocked up over 7 000 km after changing hands in 2004. Regularly serviced, the rare B12 is expected to fetch between £55 000-£65 000 (R923 334-R1 091 213)
1972 BMW 3.0 CSL
Affectionately known as the Batmobile and a dominant force in the European Touring Car Championship, as well as endurance races in the 1970s, the CSL, its name standing for Coupe Sport Leicht, weighed some 136 kg less than the normal CS thanks to an aluminium bonnet, bootlid and doors, lighter sport seats and lack of interior luxuries.
Despite missing the flared wings and spoilers responsible for giving it its nickname, this UK original CSL, finished in striking Taiga Green, is said to have covered 75 000 miles (120 700 km) and passed through eight owners since new, with an estimated asking price of £70 000-£85 000 (R1 175 153-R1 426 972).
1983 Ferrari 308 GTB QV
Regarded as one of the finest Ferraris ever made, the 308 GTB, in order to comply with US emissions regulations, received fuel-injection and four valves per cylinder in 1982, leading to the creation of the Quattrovalvole or QV.
Producing 177 kW in European spec from its 2.9-litre V8 engine, this particular QV is one of only 74 examples made in right-hand-drive, and has covered 34 500 miles (55 522 km) having passed through four different owners. Fully serviced in September last year, the QV is estimated to go for £80 000-£90 000 (R1 343 032-R1 510 911).
1987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands
A farewell to the third generation and indeed last Capri, the 280 Brooklands boasted a limited slip differential, Recaro sport leather seats and seven-spoke 15-inch alloy wheels with just over a 1 000 units being made.
Named after the famed Brooklands circuit, the 280 at auction is said to be in pristine condition, yet underwent an extensive re-finishing process resulting in a complete body strip and replacing of items as such as the wheels, mud flaps and repainted bumpers. Having done just 14 680 miles (23 625 km), the "concours" condition Capri 280 Brooklands is expected to fetch between £35 000-£45 000 (R587 576-R755 455).
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth
What would go on to become one of the most successful Group A touring cars of all time, this RS500 is claimed to have covered just over 11 000 miles (17 702 km) since new, and was originally left untouched for 26 years after being parked in a garage in 1991 by its then second owner.
Sporting the chassis number WF0EXXGBBEGG39028 and commemorative plaque indentifying it as the 387th RS500 build, it was given a comprehensive service in April this year and is estimated to sell for between £90 000-£100 000 (R1 510 911-R1 678 790).
1965 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Roadster Series I
Still viewed by many aficionados as the most beautiful car ever made, this Series I E-Type was originally made for the US market, and featured a number of upgrades most notably revised brakes and an all-synchromesh four-speed gearbox in place of the much criticised Moss 'box.
Finished in Gloss Black, it returned the UK in 1990 where it underwent a complete nut-and-bolt restoration, as well as being converted to right-hand-drive. It was eventually re-registered in 2001 and is estimated to go for between £90 000-£110 000 (R1 510 911-R1 846 669).
1998 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo
The last generation Turbo to feature an air-cooled engine combined with all-wheel drive, allowing it to go from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 290 km/h, this 993 arrived in the final year of model production and has clocked up just over 39 000 miles (62 764 km) since new.
Still featuring its original service manuals, maintenance books and completely serviced in 2015, it is anticipated to sell for between £125 000-£145 000 (R2 098 488-R2 434 246).
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