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1924 SUNBEAM 24/70

SOLD BY DVCA, £94,600

In its day, Sunbeam’s 4½-litre 24/70 served as a worthy rival to Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Only 102 were made; four survive. This one once belonged to Devon’s Bernard Smith, founder of Mr Kipling.

1957 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100/6

SOLD BY HISTORICS, £48,876

A fine example of why it usually makes economic sense to buy a restored car than to restore one yourself. This

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