Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce.

Aston Martin DB5. This was an evolution of the DB4 MkV soild from 1963 to 1965. The main change was mechanical and the DB5 adopted the 4litre engine from the DB4 MkV Vantage

Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII. Go to an album of the Austin-Healey 100, 100/6 and 3000. http://www.simoncars.co.uk/ah/3000/ah3000.html

Ferrari 512 BB. In 1976 the 365 FT4 BB (Berlinetta Boxer) was updated as the 512 BB, gaining a 4942cc V12 engine and NACA side vents

Ginetta G15. Introduced in 1967 the Ginetta G15 sold more than 700 before production ceased in 1974. Standard cars had either a Hillman Imp 875cc engine or the tuned 998cc Imp engine. Suspension used Triumph Herald parts.

Jaguar XJ220. Launched at the 1988 Motor Show, the XJ220 traded on the success of the XJR-9 which won the 1988 Le Mans. It also became a speculators target, ordered for a quick sell on at inflated prices.

Jensen CV8 MkII 1964. Eric Neale and the Jensen brothers designed the body of the C-V8 and it was introduced at Earls Court in 1962 with 361 cu in Chrysler V8 engine. Modified to become the MkII in 1963, it was given a 383 cu in engine and in 1965 became the MKIII was different lights and changed windscreen. In late 1966 the steel bodied Interceptor was introduced and the C-V8 stopped.

Lotus Europa Twin Cam. Ron Hickman had sketched the Europa design in 1963 in a bid to win the Ford GT40 contract, and this was adapted to become the Type 46 launched in 1966

Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Rally. The "Rennsport" Carrera was given a 2.7litre engine and was designed to be a practical and driveable ordinary road car AND a competitive race and rally car. Few cars achieved both roles as succesfully as this 911.

Renault Alpine A112

Sunbeam Alpine. The Sunbeam-Talbot 90 was already a succesful sports car in 1953 when London dealer Hartwell created a special that was to be produced from 1953-55 as the Sunbeam Alpine.