Lansdowne Collection (LDM)

The metro is a supermini car that was produced in the UK until 1998. Metro saw the revival of the MG name in 1982 two years after the Metro initially launched. The MG version of the Metro was named “Car...

Barker was a coachbuilder whose designs on Bentley chassis had a certain elegance. Barker’s Curvilinear Coupes caused a sensation at lounch and this four door version was equally well-received with its body coloured radiator shell, a throwback to some of...

The car division of the Bristol Aircraft Company was formed in 1945, due in large part to the enthusiasm of Sir George White, whose grandfather founded the original company in 1910. By 1955 Bristol was producing the 404 and 405,...

The DB2-4 was offered in three versions during this period. The coupe and convertible formed the bulk of production alongside the ultra-rare hardtop. Originally the DB1 used a 2 litre pushrod engine but this was replaced by a Lagonda unit...

With a few modifications, in 1939 this sporting Bentley appeared at Le Mans and would go on to race there twice more after the war. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

Available only in the old cardboard box

Available only in the old cardboard box

Barker built a limited number of what are correctly termed curvilinear coupes. All were slightly different and for the conservative minded Barker concern they were positively daring. This particular example in primrose yellow with soft brown leather interiors and ebony...

In total, 100 8 litres were built, in chassis form, at £1,853 each. This was a little more than the Rolls-Royce Phantom 11 but the car was considerably faster even when fitted with heavy eight-seater limousine bodywork. Available only in...

The Humber Super Snipe MK I appeared in 1945 and ran for three years. In 1949 the model was extensively revised with a new front end which was the same as the Pullman limousine. The Loewy Studio were heavily involved...

The VA was MGs entry into the 1.5 litre sporting saloon car market. With bodywork designed by Cecil Kimber and a 1548cc enigine shared with the Wolseley 12/48 the new small MG saloon was offered around £300. Available only in...