This NSU Ro80 was used extensively for its first five years, during which period the original engine was replaced, and had covered a little over 60,000 miles when it was acquired in 1991 by Mr Roy Turner, the immediately preceding owner having stored it, with minimal use, for some ten years.

Mr Turner sent the car to Ro Technics of Winkfield, Berkshire for re-commissioning and kept a record of this and all subsequent works (on file).

These included restoration of the wings and a full re-spray in original Agate Brown (1994), complete clutch and gearbox rebuild (1997), new radiator, new rear shock absorbers and carburettor overhaul (2002) and refurbishment of the rear brake limiter (2004).

Other noteworthy features include a part stainless steel exhaust system and Jaguar electric mirrors.

In June 2007 the NSU was purchased by ex- Autocar journalist Ronald 'Steady' Barker, who had covered only 500 miles in the car when he offered it for sale at Bonhams' Oxford auction in June 2012 (Lo...