Car & Classic Dealer

Adam Sykes & Co.

The Showroom, Appleton Autodrome, Swineyard Lane, High Legh, Cheshire

WA16 0SD

Adam Sykes & Co.

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The Type 60 was Lola’s new car for 1965, and was their first ever monocoque, following the example set by the successful Lotus 25 and 33. Designed by a youthful Tony Southgate a total of 5 T60s were produced, 3 of which were supplied to their main customer the Midland Racing Partnership (MRP). Chassis number SL60/2 ...

1 May 2024
Cheshire

Designed by Peter Brock the aerodynamically efficient bodywork of the Shelby Daytona Coupé transformed the performance of the Cobra, enabling it to compete successfully against Ferrari’s 250 GTO. Narrowly missing out on the 1964 GT World Championship, the marque went one better in 1965 when the factory cars were run ...

1 May 2024
Cheshire

This very well sorted Atlantic spent all its life in North America until imported by the current owner in 2018. Originally owned by Alan Lader who won the 1972 Formula B Championship, the March was later owned and run by Dale Coyne – who subsequently became an Indycar driver and Team Owner. Since arriving in the UK ...

1 May 2024
Cheshire

The Mk 7 was Merlyn's first F3 car, was also intended for F2 and often raced in Formula Libre. Based on a spaceframe chassis the car had aluminium sheet stiffening around the cockpit to increase the torsional rigidity. In period the Merlyn showed promise with Chris Irwin running well in several races, challenging Jackie ...

28 Apr 2024
Cheshire

This is one of the very few remaining Chevron B15 Formula 3s known to exist. Chassis number F3-69-10 was supplied new to Natalie Goodwin Racing for Cyd Williams to race, as a replacement for their Brabham BT21B. Cyd raced the car in UK and European F3 from June 1969 until early 1970, when it was also driven by Ian Ashley. The ...

27 Apr 2024
Cheshire

Although outwardly similar to the highly successful Lotus Eleven, the 15 was distinctly different in several respects. Most significantly it was designed to accept larger capacity engines than its predecessor and was also the first Lotus sports racer to have fully independent rear suspension. Series 1, 2 and 3 Type 15s ...

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23 Apr 2024
Cheshire

Originally built as a works car (chassis number 1978-20-15) and driven by Paul Gibson. Subsequently used in hillclimbs before returning to the circuits to be raced by Robert Manson. Updated to Mk 21 specification and fully rebuilt for the 2017 season with relocated side fuel tanks and a Mallock certified rollover bar. ...

22 Apr 2024
Cheshire

PBA racing cars were built by Paul Bolle from Aachen in West Germany, and the name was an acronym of his name and home town. The first PBA was front-engined, but in 1961 Bolle constructed the rear-engined PBA DKW II using many parts from DKW, Volkswagen and Porsche. The PBA II features a DKW engine, gearbox, steering ...

19 Apr 2024
Cheshire

This stunning MGA has a comprehensive history and has been fully restored and enhanced by marque specialists. Like most of the Twin Cams built it was shipped to the US when new. Leading MGA specialist Bob West repatriated the car in 1990 and it remained in unrestored condition until acquired by Mark Hester (the chairman ...

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18 Apr 2024
Cheshire

Having established himself as a serious automobile manufacturer with the Mangusta coupé, Alejandro De Tomaso commissioned Lamborghini designer Gianpaolo Dallara to produce the chassis for his new mid-engined supercar, the Pantera. Dallara opted for unitary construction for the steel chassis/body – abandoning the Mangusta’s ...

44,000
16 Apr 2024
Cheshire

The Imperial was, for decades, the crowning achievement in Chrysler’s offerings. The top-of-the-line Chrysler rivalled Cadillac, Lincoln, and even Deusenburg by pushing the limits of luxury and speed throughout its decades of production. The sixth generation Imperial, introduced in 1949, was based on the Chrysler New ...

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12 Apr 2024
Cheshire

The Elva Mk 7 was a direct competitor for the Lotus 23B but was produced in much smaller numbers, with only 29 cars being produced by the factory. Despite being outnumbered the Mk 7 scored many successes in the UK and USA. Chassis number 70/027 is a well-known and very competitive example which is eligible for several ...

9 Apr 2024
Cheshire

Donald Healey’s eponymous company built a prototype two-seater sports car for display at the 1952 London Motor Show. It was based on Austin A90 Atlantic mechanicals and sported a sleek body designed by Gerry Coker and built by Tickford. It was dubbed the ‘Healey Hundred’ and Healey planned to build production versions ...

9 Apr 2024
Cheshire