Silverstone auctions have had a highly successful sale at the annual Race Retro show, with dual sales for classic and competition vehicles netting some exciting results. Sell-though rates were strong, and several high prices achieved reinforce the notion that people are still paying good money for good cars. You can view the results from the…
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The Ferrari 360 Challenge is an unpolished gem
Ferrari’s Challenge racing series is the ultimate playground for the Gentleman Racer – a series containing full fields of identically prepared Ferrari racing cars, all the off-track hospitality and catering that you could hope for, enjoyed as the series travels the world and races on the best circuits available. It sounds every bit as exciting and glamorous…
Can’t buy me love… but can buy me Harrison’s AMG 500 SEL
Late last year we found ourselves at the NEC Classic Motor Show, positively fawning over the ex-George Harrison 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL taking centre stage on the Mercedes-Benz Club UK stand. Today, we’re excited to learn that this car will be coming up for auction on Saturday March 24, with Omega Auctions. This example ticks…
Bargain authority: is the 450SEL 6.9 on the brink of true collectability?
Every so often we come across a car that just seems undervalued, especially when compared to other similar alternatives. And so it is with this oh-so-brown 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 currently available via online auction with specialists The Market. Whichever way you slice it, it’s a whole lot of car for the money, and especially…
Will the Jaguar XJ-S continue to enjoy its moment in the sun?
Arguably, there is no car in the history of the automobile that’s had a harder job than the Jaguar XJ-S. The direct descendant of a legendary family tree that includes such luminaries as the XK120, C-Type and D-Type, the job of the XJS was to replace the immortal E-Type. Yep – the car labeled by…
Bargain temptations go under the hammer at Leominster Modern Classics February 2018 sale
Auction House Brightwells are reporting strong crowds and excited bidding at their February sale at Leominster, with several enticing opportunities going under the hammer and home to lucky new owners. The 94 car strong catalogue presented a varied range from the usual field of classic Jaguars and Porsches, through genuine modern classics, and all the way…
Anglia Car Auctions celebrate largest ever crowd and 88.5% sold
The largest crowd to date attended the latest Anglia Car Auctions Classic Sale on Saturday 27th January, and ACA are reporting that 199 (88.5%) of the 225 cars on offer have now been sold. Notable results include a 1964 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 which sold at £39,220, a 1971 Aston Martin DBS V8 at £65,720, an immaculate…
Classic Car Auctions announce entries open for biggest sale of the year
CCA have announced that entries are now open for their biggest sale of the year, to be held at the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration sale at the Birmingham NEC. The annual sale capitalises on the huge footfall enjoyed by this major show, and usually features a wide range of accessible classics available with…
Silverstone: Rally car driven by the legendary Colin McRae to go under hammer
1999 Ford Focus WRC will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions Chassis #68335 driven on 11 rounds of WRC – four with Colin McRae behind the wheel Estimated at between £120,000 to £140,000 A 1999 Ford Focus WRC, driven by the legendary Colin McRae in four rounds of the World Rally Championship, is being…
Bonhams Scottsdale sets records with $25M+ total and 87% sold
Bonhams are reporting an enviable 87% sell-through rate from their recent Scottsdale sale, where an incredible USD$25M was raised across 111 lots in the famous Arizona desertscape. Stealing the headlines was a 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder with extensive period race history that made USD$5,170,000, a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL which raised USD$1,512,500, and a 1995 Ferrari…