The vintage and miniature versions of Derbyshire dad that he bought for his children will be auctioned

The 1960 Jaguar Mark II with 50,000 miles on the watch is valued at £ 20,000 to £ 30,000 at auction in March.

The coveted prey belonged to Peter McManus and was found in a barn near Repton.

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said: “Finds like this in their original state, carefully kept in a clean and dry outbuilding, are not often found. According to the sellers, Peter’s son and daughter, all cars represent family cohesion, happy days, holidays and happy memories.

“You have decided that now is the right time to sell your late father’s classic cars and the miniature engines that you were allowed to drive as children.”

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The 1922 Bullnose Morris is estimated at £ 15,000 to £ 20,000.

Two rare children’s cars will be auctioned on January 20th – a 1960s Cheetah Cub D-Type Jaguar, £ 3,000- £ 5,000, and an Austin Pathfinder pedal car converted to a petrol engine, £ 4,000- £ 6,000.

In addition, two full-size classic cars will be auctioned in the spring, one of which will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2022. Bidders will be able to compete for the purchase of a 1960 Mark II Jaguar with just 50,000 miles on the clock, an estimated £ 20,000 to £ 30,000. The same sale will include a 1922 Bullnose Morris for £ 15,000-20,000.

Charles said, “Peter was an avid car enthusiast. In 1960 he bought the Jaguar Mark II new. He valued it so much that it was only used on high days and holidays, including some New Years trips to Scotland, hence its low mileage.

“Although it went to Scotland, it was carefully put away during their stay. The family took two cars with them on the trips north. Papa drove the Jag, while the mother followed the saleswoman in the family mini.

The Cheetah Cub Jaguar D-Type children’s car is expected to fetch between £ 3,000 and £ 5,000 at auction on January 20, 2022.

“His garage colleague was the Bullnose Morris, who had three new owners. It was sold by GH Robbins of Evesham in 1922 and registered in July of that year. Mr. Robbins bought it back in 1939 and kept it until his death in the 1960s. In 1963 it was bought by Peter.

“He loved its simplicity and ease of use. His children say people used to smile and wave at them when they were out in them. They remember their father driving them to a candy store in Rocester, Staffordshire, to buy sherbet fountains and sunny picnics in Derbyshire and Staffordshire. “

The Bullnose was also used as a wedding car when the car lover’s daughter got married.

Charles said, “The extremely rare child’s Cheetah Cub Jaguar was purchased at the Earls Court Motor Show in London in the early 1960s. It was used by his daughter’s children. A retired Rolls-Royce engineer replaced his gasoline engine with an easy-to-start Honda. However, the original Villiers engine comes with the car.

The Austin Pathfinder, a petrol-powered pedal car, is expected to fetch between £ 4,000 and £ 6,000 at auction.

“The children’s Austin Pathfinder was converted by a renowned Derby motorcycle engineer who built it for his son. Later he was persuaded by Peter to part with it. “

Peter’s son recalls: “I’ve had many happy times with it. When dad taught me how to use it, I wanted to go to Derby to pick up mom and couldn’t understand why he wouldn’t let me. He let me out of his sight for a moment and I drove it against the garage wall! Even so, the little engine just kept running. I was then grounded until mom came home. “

The Pathfinder petrol engine conversion pedal car was manufactured in the 1950s. It has its original steel body and a Villiers 75cc petrol engine. It requires a minor recommissioning and new tires.

Although Peter was born in Rhyl, his family were originally from Shardlow, Derbyshire. Peter trained as an engineer in Derby and worked on Merlin engines for Rolls-Royce during World War II. He died in 2017 at the age of 94.

The Bullnose Morris and Jaguar Mark II will be auctioned in March.