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Pendine Pendine specialise in the sale of historic cars for road and track, our experience ranges from Edwar

SOLD: 1955 AC Aceca V8 Several AC Acecas have seen their original engines replaced with a V8, but few, if any, have had ...
03/06/2026

SOLD: 1955 AC Aceca V8

Several AC Acecas have seen their original engines replaced with a V8, but few, if any, have had the level of engineering applied to this example.

The specification has everything you want from a V8-powered Aceca. A 5.0-litre Ford small-block ‘Boss’ 302 engine with a four-barrel Edelbrock carburettor, a Tremec five-speed manual gearbox, all-round vented disc brakes sitting behind 60-spoke chrome wire wheels, electronic ignition, an electric fan and for the benefit of the driver and their lucky passenger, air conditioning.

Completed on 21 October 1955 and built in left-hand drive, the car was originally exported to the Netherlands. Forty years later, it found its way to San Francisco, California, where it underwent an extensive restoration and conversion to its current specification. It was then imported to the UK in May 2021, where it has been fully road registered and has been residing ever since.

01/06/2026

Backed by 25 years of market experience, Curated by Pendine offers clients access to the very best restoration services. This includes marque-specific specialists, component specialists, and experts with deep-rooted knowledge.

One of the great joys and privileges of the job is spending time with these specialists.

Tiggy Atkinson, Operations Manager at Pendine, and Stephen Gentry, Managing Director of Gentry Restorations, reviewed ongoing servicing work on a client’s highly original 1928 Bugatti Type 37A, as part of its preparation for a season of concours events. 

Gentry Restorations services, repairs, and restores vintage Bugattis, complemented by manufacturing new parts in-house, faithfully using copies of the original Bugatti factory drawings. 

Collectively, the team has over 150 years’ worth of experience working on vintage Bugatti cars. The depth of knowledge on offer makes sure each project is approached with the utmost respect for the original.

Preparation at this level is what allows a car to be enjoyed with confidence when the moment comes.

The Great British Jaguar Day at Bicester Motion was a wonderful celebration of one of Britain’s great motoring marques....
27/05/2026

The Great British Jaguar Day at Bicester Motion was a wonderful celebration of one of Britain’s great motoring marques. We were privileged to spend time with fellow enthusiasts, owners and friends, sharing stories and enjoying the rare sight of so many significant Jaguars brought together in one place. This special occasion was made possible by Chris Harris and Friends.

Our display included two C-Types - both of which had received silverware at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Joining them were two significant XK120s, one being ‘MGJ 79’ - an early alloy-bodied roadster which was the first XK120 to cross the finish line at Le Mans in 1950, beautifully prepared by our friends at CKL Developments. Completing our display was the ever-popular XJR-15.

Chris Harris took to the stage and was joined by David Brabham, who shared stories from the Jaguar Inter-Continental Challenge, his time competing in North America, and his career in Formula One. Afterwards, David fired up the XJR-15, much to the delight of the crowd.

Thank you to the owners who allowed us to share these special cars with such an enthusiastic audience. We’d also like to thank Guy Broad Spares who awarded the XK120 as ‘most desirable straight-six car’.

Photography by Tom Shaxson and Naveen Kumar.

26/05/2026

930kg. 755bhp. 250+ mph.

This 2023 Ultima RS delivers hypercar performance through a supercharged LT5 V8 and paired to a six-speed manual gearbox, it will reach 60mph in just 2.3 seconds and 150mph in under nine.

Built by a respected specialist, this one-owner example has covered just 50 miles from new and features an extensive carbon aerodynamics package, Nitron suspension, larger brakes, air conditioning and front nose lift system.

One of the fastest and most unfiltered track and road cars in the world.

Available now at Pendine’s Bicester Motion showroom.

View the full listing on our website - link in bio.

21/05/2026

The Aston Martin Vanquish S is one of those cars that leaves everyone who encounters it shaken and stirred. The 520bhp V12 purrs graciously at idle, but when you press on the accelerator, it certainly growls away.

This particular Vanquish S benefits from a manual conversion, which was done by Aston Martin Works, utilising the six-speed gearbox, clutch, and switchgear from the V8 Vantage. 

Finished in the must-have specification - Titanium Silver paintwork over Phantom hides, the eleven-spoke alloy wheels, heated front seats in a 2+2 configuration, and a quilted headliner, this must be one of the finest first-generation Vanquish’s in the UK.

Find out more by tapping the link in our bio.

19/05/2026

The moment the Jaguar XJR-15 came to life…and Chris Harris was caught slightly off guard.

The recent Bicester Scramble offered a rare chance to see, and hear one of Jaguar’s most extraordinary cars ahead of The Great British Jaguar Day on 23rd May.

Launched in 2021 as Ultima’s flagship model, the RS was designed around one idea above all else – maximum driver engagem...
12/05/2026

Launched in 2021 as Ultima’s flagship model, the RS was designed around one idea above all else – maximum driver engagement. This example takes that philosophy to the extreme.

Weighing just 930kg and powered by a 755bhp Chevrolet LT5 V8, this rear-wheel drive Ultima RS delivers performance on a level few contemporary hypercars can match. Equipped with a manual gearbox, it combines immense pace with an entirely analogue driving experience – capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in just 2.3 seconds and from 0-150mph in under 9 seconds.

Finished in white with silver forged wheels and a black interior, the car presents in near-new condition. A one-owner example, it has covered just 50 miles from new.

Despite remaining unregistered, the car is fully road legal and can be registered for road use in its current form, with no modifications required.

Unlike many lightweight track-focused cars, the Ultima RS offers genuine usability too, with a fully enclosed cockpit, excellent visibility and easier access thanks to its gullwing doors.

Included within the sale is a nearly new PRG Prosporta Monza twin-axle enclosed trailer, making transport to circuits and events straightforward.

Available now at £149,950.

Find out more here: https://pendine.com/cars-for-sale/2023-ultima-rs/

James was pleased to represent Pendine at the recent HCVA Heritage Matters Day at Brooklands, joining a panel exploring ...
07/05/2026

James was pleased to represent Pendine at the recent HCVA Heritage Matters Day at Brooklands, joining a panel exploring “Diversifying for success: adapting business to a changing market,” moderated by Wayne Scott.

He focused on Pendine’s recent evolution, from expanding into the modern and supercar market, to the launch of Curated by Pendine, our collection management service.

Both reflect a broader shift in how collectors engage with cars today, and the importance of adapting thoughtfully while remaining true to core principles. He also discussed how the market wide adjustment in values of older historic vehicles is a healthy trend, with the new prices helping younger generations access the cars.

The event was a valuable opportunity to contribute to the wider conversation within the historic car community, and to share perspectives with peers across the industry.

Photography courtesy of Gun Hill Studios.

Win on Sunday, sell on Monday. A phrase synonymous with motorsport, and one that felt particularly fitting for the Pendi...
30/04/2026

Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.
 
A phrase synonymous with motorsport, and one that felt particularly fitting for the Pendine display at the recent Sunday Scramble.
 
Pendine was proud to present a quartet of cars that tell the story behind one of the most iconic road-going Subarus ever built. Alongside the legendary Subaru Impreza 22B STI sat the very machines that shaped its DNA, including P18 WRC, P12 WRC and the championship-winning X20 SRT.
 
At the centre of it all, the 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STI, chassis 000 / 400. Originally delivered new to Nicky Grist, co-driver to Colin McRae during Subaru’s dominant World Rally Championship years, this car represents the ultimate chapter in that story.
 
It is understood that Nicky requested that the car have an uprated engine fitted, believed to be derived from a detuned WRC configuration. The result is something altogether more focused than a standard 22B, closely aligned in spirit with the works cars it sat alongside on Sunday and cars Colin and Nicky were accustomed to.
 
Just one of three prototype 22Bs built, the others being delivered to Colin McRae and David Lapworth, and having covered only 39,202 km from new, the car has remained largely out of the public eye for over 22 years. Its reappearance at Bicester marked a rare and significant moment, bringing together Subaru’s road and rally heritage in a fitting way.
 
Built to celebrate Subaru’s 40th anniversary and its third consecutive World Rally Championship manufacturers’ title, the 22B has long been regarded as the definitive Impreza. Examples with this level of provenance, originality and direct WRC connection are seldom seen, and on the rare occasions they do surface, tend to be placed quietly and with discretion.
 
If you’re looking to add a special piece of JDM history to your collection, we would be pleased to hear from you.
 

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