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SouthwellThe Classicwise Collection is a company formed by Sam Fretwell after he became unable to continue in his employment as a result of injuries sustained as the innocent party in a near fatal road accident in May 2012. Sam has grown up around classic cars and knows all about them as his father used to import rust-free European sports cars from California USA and also built up a successful Porsche 911 sales and service business in the 1990’s. Since leaving school in 2007 Sam worked for the family business Weonlymot.co.uk, initially on reception at the various branches, but then became one of the youngest people ever to become an authorised MOT tester, and then by the end of 2011 was promoted to Branch Development Manager. He had identified, equipped and just opened his first new weonlymot.co.uk branch in Grimsby and was on his way back from there to the Ollerton head office when he involved in the horrific accident. Calling upon his father’s experience in addition to that already amassed himself, Sam’s intention is to establish himself and his company in the classic car business offering initially classic car service and repair, alongside vehicle sales & brokerage. He hopes to be able to offer classic car storage and enclosed transportation as the business develops at Bypass Garage Epperstone. The Classicwise Collection are always interested in any classic vehicle from the early 1900’s to the 1990’s. The images to the right were taken in December 1997 the little chap is Sam. The late twice Le Mans Race winning team boss Tom Walkinshaw pictured taking delivery of his fully restored and upgraded ‘rubber-bumpered’ MGB from Sam’s father. Mr Walkinshaw had purchased this for his own father in law’s 70th birthday.
1 Previous Owner, An exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored and FIAcompliant early Porsche 911, this 1966 shortwheelbase 2.0litre Coup combines iconic design, meticulous craftsmanship, and motorsport eligibility in one highly desirable package.Originally delivered new to California in 1966, this lefthanddrive example spent most of its life in the dry, rustfree Southwest USA before being converted to full competition specificationa process that spanned nine years and was completed in late 2008. A professional valuation from the time details its comprehensive mechanical specification. Notably, it formed part of the esteemed Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix, Arizona, as confirmed by documentation on file.Since its acquisition by the current UKbased owner in 2015, the car has undergone a complete cosmetic and mechanical restoration by renowned Porsche specialist Steve Monk of The Body Werkes. The bare metal body was mounted to a jig, stripped, and refinished in silver, with every componentsuspension, brakes, interior, engine, and gearboxmeticulously rebuilt or replaced. The restoration took over three years and is fully documented with extensive photography and invoices.In 2019, the car was inspected and issued with FIA Historic Technical Papers (HTP), confirming its eligibility for historic motorsport events. The engine remains fresh the only mileage has come from a testing session. The car is reported to handle exceptionally well, with a gearbox ratio adjustment completed in September 2024 to improve performance.Accompanied by a UK V5C registration document, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, copy data card, historical US titles, and a comprehensive history file, this Porsche 911 is equally suited to serious historic racing, highprofile rallying, or inclusion in a discerning collection.This is a rare and highly desirable example of the original 911restored to a high standard, ready for competition with minor updates, and supported by exceptional provenance.We recommend booking a viewing appointment. A warm welcome awaits you in our showroom our coffee pot is always hot!.