BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE - JANUARY 2015

GOODING & CO SCOTTSDALE UPDATE

BONHAMS - 2015 will be the biggest Bonhams Grand Palais sale to date, with around 130 motor cars

BONHAMS SHOWCASES THE BEST OF BRITISH

RACE BRED ENGINEERING AND ITALIAN

COACHWORK AT ANNUAL PARIS AUCTION

 

1962 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible

 

• Sale highlights, the 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible, estimated at €1,200,000-1,600,000 (£950,000-1,250,000), and the 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible, estimated at €1,600,000-1,900,000 (£1,250,000-1,500,000)

• 2015 will be the biggest Bonhams Grand Palais sale to date, with around  130 motor cars

 

Two fantastic cars from British luxury marque Aston Martin are set to be offered at Bonhams Paris sale on 5 February 2015.

 

Synonymous with Britain, and of course, British movie heroes, the luxury marque has produced some truly iconic motor cars throughout its decades of manufacture – arguably none more so than those designed in the David Brown era: the DB4 and DB5.

 

With only 70 produced, the 1962 DB4C is one of the rarest Aston Martin roadcars of its era. It successfully combines the brands traditional virtues of style and performance with the delights of open air motoring, and is today a most sought after and highly prized motor car.

 

Introduced in 1963, the DB5 was a development of the preceding DB4. Classically proportioned, the Touring-designed body established an instantly recognizable look that would stand the marque in good stead until 1970. Only 19 DB5 convertibles were ever made in left-hand drive, making this offering a very rare find.

 

Philip Kantor, Bonhams European Head of Motoring, said: “The duo of Aston Martins offered are perfect examples of the superior design that took hold of the brand in its post-war David Brown era - the cars were driven by the coolest of cool, and were accordingly featured in films of the decade; the DB5 model is synonymous with the James Bond franchise, and the DB4C came to a treacherous end over the alpine cliff edge in The Italian Job.

 

1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible

 

“Unusually, the pairing  are both left-hand drive convertibles, making them ultra rare and highly sought after. They feature beautifully designed Italian coachwork from Touring's Superleggera, successfully crafted on what is otherwise a very British car. At Bonhams we’re seeing great demand in the trend for cars of the 1960s, so expect some spirited bidding at our upcoming Paris auction.”

 

Bonhams Grand Palais Sale takes place in Paris on 5 February 2015. For further information visit: https://www.bonhams.com/departments/MOT-CAR/

BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE Update

BONHAMS SCOTTSDALE January 2015

CATALOGS NOW ONLINE THE SCOTTSDALE AUCTION January 15, 2015 Motorcars 11am Automobilia 9am The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Arizona PREVIEW Tuesday January 13, 9am to 5pm Wednesday January 14, 9am to 6pm Thursday January 15, Motorcars only from 9am to 11am View Online Catalog Buy Catalogs For more information, please visit bonhams.com/scottsdale, or contact us at: +1 (415) 391 4000, West Coast +1 (212) 461 6514, East Coast motors.us@bonhams.com

BARRETT JACKSON January update

SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS 21st-22nd February 2015

First consignments for our season opener   There’s still more than eight weeks to go until our two day sale at Race Retro begins but we’ve already consigned a number of fantastic cars into the auction.   One of our biggest sales in the calendar, Race Retro is Europe’s premier historic motorsport show and hosts thousands of classic car and motorsport enthusiasts every year.   We’re now inviting quality consignments into the sale taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Although the catalogue closes on January 27th, we would encourage you to get in touch with us soon so your car can benefit from extensive pre-sale marketing and PR.   You can find out more about the sale here.   To discuss an entry into the sale you can contact one of our team on 01926 691141 or email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com.   Read on for more on the cars that have been consigned so far.

1973 Porsche 911 2.4S     The Porsche 911S represented the pinnacle of Stuttgart’s sportscar program in the early 1970s, bettered only in performance terms by the 2.7RS.   Offered here is a 1973 Porsche 911S Targa finished in its original colour of Silver Metallic (8010) with black interior and one of the final ‘F' series 911s. The Porsche letter of Authenticity confirms it to have matching engine numbers. The comprehensive history file picks up with a Mr Kwan acquiring the Targa in 1978 and selling on to Mr Peter Lee in 1984. There is a continuous line of service history from then along with every MoT Certificate.   Many classic car publications are now predicting a rise in Targa values and so this very usable example offers a great opportunity to invest. The 911S derivatives are a benchmark car and the possibility of taking this car to another level of presentation exist.   Estimate (£): 90,000 - 100,000   Read more here

1988 Ford Sierra Cosworth     Offered here is a stunning Texaco-liveried Sierra Cosworth that has campaigned with significant success in the 2013 and 2014 Classic Touring Cars Racing Club (CTRC) pre-'93 Touring Car series. According to marque specialists Oakfields, who offered their knowledge and assistance during the build, it is believed to be the last known genuine, right-hand drive 909 Sierra shell in existence.   Presented in superb order throughout, the car has just finished the 2014 season, which it won outright in October at Spa. However, during its time with the current owner it crucially avoided any 'racing incidents' and the bodywork and finish remain excellent. A full set of its results can be found at: http://classictouringcars.com/dates.html.   Even if possible, it would cost well in excess of £100,000 to build a car to this standard and specification today. Evidently, this Sierra Cosworth is a front-running, ready to race car that epitomises a great era in Motorsport history.   Estimate (£): 32,000 - 36,000   Read more here.

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4     The 993 series is well placed in the 911 spectrum, encapsulating the unmistakable magic and unique feel of the air cooled era whilst offering a modern yet involving driving experience.   Finished in Arena Red Metallic with contrasting black leather interior, this particular 993 Carrera 4 was first delivered to the UK on the 1st of February 1997. Factory options included 17" Cup Wheels, rear window wiper, tinted windshield, air conditioning and electric sunroof.   The car has just been serviced by well-respected Porsche specialists RS 911 in Wales and is supplied with a full condition report from them and almost one year's MoT. The 993 model continues to represent classic 911 styling with a refined mechanical edge, allowing these cars to increase in both popularity and desirability.    Estimate (£): 28,000 - 32,000   Read more here

Classic to sell?    To discuss an entry into our two-day sale at Race Retro please contact one of our team on 01926 691141 or email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com.

Dates for your diary...

 

Race Retro & Classic Car Sale

21st and 22nd February

Stoneleigh Park

Warwickshire

For further information about buying or selling at any of our forthcoming auctions, please call us on 01926 691 141 or email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com.