The first owner of this outstanding RHD Countach QV placed his order in 1985 for delivery via Portman in London. As well as specifying Rosso Siviglia coachwork, his bespoke requests included an extra boot lid with wing attached and that the interior be trimmed in leather specially selected by him ( Pelle del cliente noted on the register ). He subsequently visited the factory to inspect his car whilst it was on the production line.
When the car was completed, the buyer requested that Portman’s deliver the car to him and his family at the Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane, as a surprise for his wife. that day in August 1987 must have been some sight to see for other road users as the dramatic Quattrovalvole made its way out on to the streets of London for the first time.
Over our more than 50 years in business, Brian Classic & Co. has built connections around the globe with some of the biggest names in the collector’s car market. If you are thinking of selling your car and would like to discuss the services we can offer, please get in touch. You can be assured of the best of our attention and the utmost discretion at all times.
If you have ever fancied the idea of taking part in the World’s most beautiful race this is surely the time to grasp the opportunity, as entries are now open for next year’s Centenary running of the event.
In homage to the original, 2027 will closely follow the 1927 route and be run in an anti-clockwise direction. Also, in order to accommodate all of the route, the event will be spread over six days instead of the usual five and will be visiting, amongst others; Parma, Modena, Florence, Siena, Rome, Perugia, Verona and Padua, before returning to Brescia.
1000 Miglia is always special but next year promises to be even more spectacular. Demand for places will be high and entries close on 22nd December so act quickly. If you wish to fulfil the dream, Brian Classic & Company always have a selection of highly eligible cars available – please give us a call to discuss your options and talk through the entry process.
Last weekend Peter Auto were back at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo and Dino Ferrari for Imola Classic 2026. The sixth edition of the event featured 3 days of competition for predominantly endurance-racing cars, including 50’s and 60’s sports-racers right up to ‘modern’ LMP cars.
Meanwhile, later this week sees the huge Auto e Moto d’Epoca show descend on Bologna with over 5,000 collector’s cars and bikes spread over 13 exhibition halls. As well as dealers and club displays, the show features special cars from significant European collections and museums in addition to debates and discussions from leading experts in the field regarding the cultural importance of motoring history.
No less than 3 halls are dedicated to spare parts, so if you have been struggling to find the correct carburettor for your 1927 Bugatti the chances are you might find it in Bologna this weekend! Auto e Moto d’Epoca is one of the great motoring events in the European calendar and is definitely worth the trip.
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Brian Classic & Co are located in rural Cheshire, UK. 20 mins from Manchester Airport and 2 hours mainline from London.
