Top Gear legend Richard Hammond is set to offer his cars at auction.

Four motors from the presenter's collection will go under the hammer, ranging from a rare pre-war Riley tourer to a freshly restored Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2.

The 1979 Ford Escort has been freshly restored by Hammond's Smallest Cog Workshop and finished in Ford Midnight Blue, and is estimated at £25,000–£30,000.

The pre-war, four-seater 1933 Riley 14/6 Alpine Sports Tourer carries an estimate of £18,000–£24,000, while the 2006 MINI Cooper S 'Stanley', a 304bhp DRIVETRIBE project driven by Izzy Hammond, could fetch £10,000–£15,000.

The 1972 MG B GT is described as Hammond's personal competition car and the final vehicle he drove during his time on Top Gear. It is expected to fetch £15,000–£20,000.

Rob Hubbard, Managing Director and Principal Auctioneer at Iconic Auctioneers, said: "Richard Hammond is first and foremost a genuine car enthusiast, and this small but varied group of cars reflects that perfectly.

"From pre-war touring to modern track performance, each example has been selected and prepared with real care. We are pleased to be offering them at Race Retro, a venue that brings together knowledgeable buyers who understand quality, provenance and usability."

The Iconic Auctioneers sale will take place at the Race Retro event at Stoneleigh Park on February 21.

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The pre-war, four-seater 1933 Riley 14/6 Alpine Sports Tourer carries an estimate of £18,000–£24,000