Pride of Ownership Finalists 2021

“I owned a Mk 1 Golf previously but wanted something original this time” says Richard. And he certainly found it with this example that had covered just 12,000 miles from new in the hands of one owner ...

Previously subjected to a full restoration, this lovely British classic is one that Paul cherishes.  Its history includes an appearance on television, and the owner is particularly pleased that the ca ...

Jake had always wanted to own a classic and was just nineteen when he bought his Spitfire.  It’s one that he cherishes, and has treated the car to engine work that included a new head gasket, along wi ...

In truly remarkable condition, Paul says it was originally registered on his wife’s birthday so “it was meant to be ours”. He’s just the third owner of this rare automatic version, and with Japanese s ...

This proud owner spend eight years restoring the sporting Rover, fitting it in around work and family commitments. Undertaking almost all of the work himself, it’s now a wonderful example that attends ...

This rare sports car was imported from the USA in 2017, and has been re-sprayed from green to an eye-catching orange. “Much of the work was done by the previous owner” says Dave and this has included ...

Having been restored in Canada prior to 2013 when Alan bought the car, the delightful British classic was returned to England in 2019. Featuring some period racing modifications, including the exhaust ...

Formerly owned by the late musician, Rupert Hine, for 35 years and now by his wife this special Jaguar is an early prototype. And not only is this example in amazing condition it’s also had a few famo ...

Setting out to make a replica of the car from Bond film, For Your Eyes Only, Fabian says this is “probably the most accurate copy ever made.” It’s hard to disagree, and the attention to detail is noth ...

This gorgeous Jaguar was over budget when Tim saw it at the 2017 show, but he’s understandably thrilled with the purchase. With the help of friend, Shaun, it’s had a full restoration and they did almo ...

One look tells you this is no ordinary Husky, and it’s also a very fast one thanks to the 360bhp Ford Sierra Cosworth engine under the bonnet. John says it’ll do 0-60mph in an amazing 4.3 seconds, and ...

Purchased in 2015 and formerly part of a famous fast Ford collection, it has a notable history being the last UK-spec right-hand drive example to leave the production line and the only one painted in ...

Stuart knows a thing or two about Capris, and says this one was “in a pretty bad state”.  Previously off the road for around twenty years, it’s taken plenty of work to return the shapely Ford to its c ...

Bought in 1990 and in need of complete restoration, it’s received a huge amount of attention to the bodywork, interior and mechanicals, including a full engine rebuild. “It took 30 years on and off an ...

Paul says that being a Berlinetta version and featuring the desirable manual gearbox influenced his decision to buy this stunning Italian supercar back in 2005. The looks and performance are nothing s ...

Few cars grab attention quite like a classic Chevy, and we love this one. Previously restored in the USA and still fitted with the original 283 cubic-inch engine, it’s still in superb condition and a ...

This stylish Bentley is one of just 62 examples built in right-hand drive, and as well as being rare it has also been restored to a concours standard. The workmanship is nothing short of breath-taking ...

Acquired in 2010, this delightful Mini has been a rolling restoration in between appearances at shows where it always gets plenty of attention. Originally a works car at the Longbridge factory, Ian sa ...

Bought at the beginning of 2019, this left-hand drive model had been parked up in a barn in Belgium and then left there. The father and son say the restoration focused on maintaining originality, with ...

Gareth says his Audi is as “close to brand new as possible” and its condition certainly backs that up. One of the last produced, and commissioned for Audi UK, it features a 2.8-litre V6 engine and had ...