FROM OLD TO NEW: PRE-WAR CLASSICS THROUGH YOUNGTIMER CARS BRING STRONG RESULTS AT RM SOTHEBY’S $38 MILLION AMELIA ISLAND SALE

FROM OLD TO NEW: PRE-WAR CLASSICS THROUGH YOUNGTIMER CARS BRING STRONG RESULTS
AT RM SOTHEBY’S $38 MILLION AMELIA ISLAND SALE

• RM Sotheby’s achieves $38.1 million in total sales with 84 per cent of all lots sold at 21^st annual Amelia Island auction
• Pre-war classics, blue-chip sports cars, and modern collectables achieve top prices at the two-day sale
• Additional lots from the single-owner Youngtimer Collection bring record results, including $173,600 for a 1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo Targa
• Complete results from Amelia Island now available at rmsothebys.com
• RM Sotheby’s Group returns to Florida, 29-30 March, for 17^th annual Fort Lauderdale sale

 RM Sotheby’s, the official auction house of the esteemed Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, returned to the Ritz-Carlton, 8-9 March, for the company’s 21^st annual Amelia Island sale, achieving more than $38.1 million in total sales with 84 per cent of all lots sold. The total represents the strongest auction house performance during the 2019 Amelia Island Concours week. Bidders at RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island sale hailed from 28 countries around the world, with 20 per cent representing first-time RM Sotheby’s clientele.

RM Sotheby’s saw strong attendance throughout the Thursday and Friday preview on the oceanfront lawn, which translated to a lively auction room energy during the first sale session on Friday evening. Additional lots from the highly anticipated single-owner Youngtimer Collection opened the sale to tremendous interest, with the very first lot, a 1993 Mazda RX-7, bringing an above-estimate $50,400 to set a record for the model at auction. Also from within the Collection, a 1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo sold for $53,200, a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG 6.0 “Wide-Body” reached $179,200, and a 1994 BMW 850 CSi achieved $184,800, all eclipsing or reaching the top end of the high estimate. The most exciting moment during the Youngtimer cars arose when a highly original1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo Targa, showing less than 11,200 miles from new, incited a contest between numerous bidders in the room and on the phones, eventually selling for a final $173,600 to well-exceed the current auction record for the stock model and cement the Supra as a staple of the next generation of collector cars (est. $100/120k).

With spirited bidding from start to finish on Friday evening, additional modern collectables outside of the private collection were in high demand. A single-owner, 1,600-mile 2004 Porsche Carrera GT exceeded expectations at $775,000, a Euro-spec 1992 Ferrari F40 (offered without reserve) achieved $1,017,000, and a recently serviced, 750-mile 2015 McLaren P1 sold for a strong $1,490,000. Immediately following the Friday sale, the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 ‘Sang Noir’ was successfully sold for $1,500,000 (est. $1.35/1.6m).

RM Sotheby’s Saturday sale session was led by the top sale of the entire week, a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB, which sold for a final price of $2,205,000. Meticulously restored by Motion Products, Inc., the award-winning 275 GTB retains its original, matching-numbers engine and is an ideal concours or rally competitor. Additional sports and racing highlights from Saturday include an incredibly authentic 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra with a mere 1,900 original miles, which sold for a final $1,792,500 to become the most valuable non-competition spec 427 Cobra ever sold at auction.

The remainder of the Saturday sale was highlighted by American and European Classic and Brass Era motor cars, a segment of the market which continues to bring healthy prices for exceptional examples. The 1930 Duesenberg Model J 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton, featuring a concours-quality restoration by the renowned Fran Roxas, was sold just after it crossed the auction podium for a final $1,650,000 to lead the group, while a stunning 1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Sedan brought a strong $1,325,000. European classics also performed well in Amelia Island, with an elegant 1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet Le Dandyachieving $1,353,500, and a highly attractive 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster prompting a ten-minute bidding contest between multiple bidders in the room and on the phone before selling at a final $566,000 (est. $225/325k). Pre-war motor cars offered from the Richard L. Burdick Collection also brought significant interest on Saturday, with a unique wicker-bodied 1911 Napier 15 HP Victoria tripling its pre-sale estimate at a final $156,800 to great excitement from the packed auction room (est. $40/60k), while a 1924 Bentley 3-Litre Sports Two-Seater, a perennial winner of the Great American Race, also soared past estimate to $434,000 (est. $200/300k).

“We are pleased with the strong results of our sale this past weekend, which demonstrated once again that our Amelia Island auction remains the right venue for the successful sale of great cars across all segments of the market,” said Gord Duff, Global Head of Auctions, RM Sotheby’s, following the sale. “While certain staple cars of the auction market are experiencing softer demand in 2019, exceptional Classics and emerging collectibles are drawing sustained and new interest to the market. The next generation of collectors, whose tastes are exemplified by the cars of the Youngtimer Collection, not only expands the collector car auction market, but the hobby at large.”

RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island Top Ten Sales

Lot 245	1965 Ferrari 275 GTB	$2,205,000
Lot 264	1966 Shelby 427 Cobra	$1,792,500
Lot 230	1930 Duesenberg Model J 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton	$1,650,000
Lot 149	2010 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 'Sang Noir'	$1,500,000
Lot 144	2015 McLaren P1	$1,490,000
Lot 252	1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet Le Dandy	$1,352,500
Lot 240	1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Sedan	$1,325,000
Lot 118	2015 Porsche 918 Spyder	$1,187,500
Lot 137	1992 Ferrari F40	$1,017,000
Lot 147	2017 Ferrari F12tdf	$967,500

The RM Sotheby’s Group returns to Florida, 29-30 March, for the company’s 17^th annual Fort Lauderdale auction at the Broward County Convention Center. The two-day sale will present more than 350 quality collector cars, including several single-owner private collections offered without reserve. The digital preview catalogue for the Fort Lauderdale auction is now available at rmsothebys.com. The European calendar continues just weeks later as RM Sotheby’s stages the company’s first-ever German sale during Techno-Classica Essen, 11-12 April at the Messe Essen exhibition center. The Essen sale is set to present more than 200 diverse collector cars during the long-running Techno-Classica fair, recognized as the first great German car salon for vintage cars and collector vehicles. The complete Essen digital catalogue will be released in the coming week.

Complete results from RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island sale, as well as further details on upcoming auctions are available at rmsothebys.com.

RM AUCTIONS BRINGS MODERN PEFORMANCE TO FORT LAUDERDALE SALE

RM AUCTIONS BRINGS MODERN PERFORMANCE TO FORT LAUDERDALE SALE

FERRARI LAFERRARI AND KOENIGSEGG CCX LEAD SUPERCARS ON OFFER
AT BROWARD COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

• RM Auctions offers a desirable assortment of modern performance and supercars at Fort Lauderdale sale, 29-30 March
• Highlights include Ferrari LaFerrari, Koenigsegg CCX, Jaguar XJ220, Porsche Turbo S Exclusive, Ford GT and more
• More than 350 collector cars and the assortment of automobilia set for two-day sale, with something for all enthusiasts
• Digital preview catalogue, updated list of entries, and event information available at rmsothebys.com

RM Auctions has released the digital preview catalogue for the company’s 17^th annual Fort Lauderdale sale, 29-30 March, led by a group of modern sports performance and supercars. Regarded as South Florida’s premier collector car auction, the two-day sale—held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center–will feature more than 350 quality collector cars along with a selection of automobilia, ranging from American classics to European sports cars, muscle, hot rods, customs and modern collectables.

Leading the latest high-performance highlights for RM Auctions’ Fort Lauderdale auction are two supercar icons of the 21^st century—a2015 Ferrari LaFerrari and a 2008 Koenigsegg CCX. The LaFerrari, one of just 499 built, is a low-mileage example of Ferrari’s first hybrid hypercar, capable of producing a combined 949 hp and showing a mere 600 miles from new. Presented in as-new condition throughout, the car is finished in eye-catching Giallo Modena with Scuderia Ferrari door shields, a black roof, and stunning black leather interior with yellow accents and carbon fiber trim (Est. $3,200,000 - $3,500,000). The Koenigsegg CCX on offer is the first American-specification example delivered to a U.S. customer, significant in the sense that Christian von Koenigsegg had set out to build a viable global-market supercar compliant with stringent U.S. safety and emission standards. Finished in black and retaining its dark silver Dymag wheels and matching “Top Gear” rear wing, the CCX has been upgraded by Koenigsegg to 980 hp and has covered just over 1,000 miles (Est. $950,000 - $1,200,000).

Last year, our Fort Lauderdale sale saw a marked increase in the quality of cars offered along with a significant increase in international interest, a momentum we hope to continue and build on in 2019,” said Gord Duff, Global Head of Auctions, RM Sotheby’s Group. “We have curated the Fort Lauderdale auction to new heights, gathering our most valuable and diverse offering of collector cars yet—with nearly half of the entries offered without reserve, making this an event not to be missed on the spring auction calendar. We look forward to welcoming collectors and enthusiasts old and new to South Florida.”

Completing the lineup of modern performance automobiles set for the Fort Lauderdale sale, are:

• 1993 Jaguar XJ220, Jaguar’s most unique supercar of the 1990s. This highly original example is one of just 282 models produced and has covered less than 7,800 km from new (Est. $425,000-$475,000, offered without reserve);
• 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S “Exclusive Series”, one of 500 built and one of just 200 marked for U.S. delivery. The 911 is presented in Golden Yellow Metallic with carbon fibre front hood and roof accents (Est. $375,000-$425,000);
• 2017 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV Coupe, stunning in a black and gold colour combination. Exceedingly well-optioned, this is believed to be the last example of the model built for the U.S. (Est. $500,000 - $600,000);
• 2018 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso 70^th Anniversary, a bespoke Ferrari Tailor Made Collection showpiece, this is the only GTC4 Lusso finished in the commemorative 1951 212 Inter Vignale livery (Est. $330,000 - $400,000);
• 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato, the 12^th of just 99 Zagato roadsters built. Offered from the Retro Motors Collection, the DB AR1 has seen just three owners and 2,100 miles since new (Est. $300,000 - $350,000);
• 2006 Ford GT, complete with all four available options, one of only 292 produced in Mark II Black with Silver Le Mans stripes, and showing less than 600 miles from new (Est. $300,000-$350,000, offered without reserve);
• 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary one of only 657 25th Anniversary editions produced and showing less than 12,400 km from new (Est. $220,000-$260,000, offered without reserve);
• 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Monterey Edition, the last of 20 Monterey Editions built, painted Lightning Blue with silver SV graphics over cream leather and retaining its original chrome wheels (Est. $200,000-$225,000, offered without reserve); and,

• 1985 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S, a highly sought-after example with less than 200 believed to have been built (Est. $140,000-$180,000, offered without reserve).

For further information on RM Auctions Fort Lauderdale auction or to view the digital catalogue, please visit rmsothebys.com or call +1 519 352 4575 to speak with a car specialist.

RALLY LEGENDS FOR ROAD AND TRACK DRIFT INTO RM SOTHEBY’S INAUGURAL ESSEN AUCTION

RALLY LEGENDS FOR ROAD AND TRACK
DRIFT INTO RM SOTHEBY’S INAUGURAL ESSEN AUCTION

• RM Sotheby’s reveals a selection of road-ready rally car greats for sale at Essen, Germany auction, 11-12 April
• A varied selection of Lancia entries includes Delta S4 Stradale, 037 Stradale and Stratos HF Stradale, representing a golden age of rally sport
• Over 200 diverse automobiles consigned for Essen sale, with more detail at rmsothebys.com

RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce the consignment of several legendary road-ready rally cars for its first-ever Essen, Germany sale, due to take place over two days (11-12 April) during the Techno-Classica Essen Show. Over 200 unique automobile lots will be offered in Essen, within which a collection of celebrated road-going Lancia models includes a Delta S4 Stradale, 037 Stradale, and Stratos HF Stradale, to represent a golden age of rally sport.

The 1985 Lancia Delta S4 Stradale is among the highly desirable featured cars set for Essen. Manufactured as a Group B rally car, the Delta S4 was made by Lancia with the intention of replacing the outgoing 037, raced by Lancia in the early 1980s. The Delta S4 lived up to the reputation of its predecessor with a number of Group B wins, while the rally class homologation requirements led Lancia to build 200 road-going versions of the car, paving the way for the Stradale version, literally translated from Italian as ‘road-going’. The Delta S4 on offer in Essen is a highly original example of the legendary Italian rally car, showing less than 2,200 km from new and complete with original owner’s manuals and toolkit (Est. €450.000 - €550.000).

The Lancia rally legend theme continues with a truly exceptional 1975 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale, one of only 492 produced as a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive race and rally car. Lancia dominated the World Rally Championship with the futuristic looking Stratos HF Stradale, finishing every season in the first place from 1974 to 1976, and winning subsequent races until the car was retired in the early-1980s. Presented in unrestored, original condition, it was originally delivered to Guido Bignardi in Sicily. A member of a prominent Italian rallying family, the car remained with him for three decades before passing through just one more owner ahead of the consignor (Est. €480.000 - €520.000). Also set for the sale is a 1984 Lancia 037 Stradale, another stunning and purposeful rally legend built to comply with homologation standards of ‘80s rally sport. Also delivered new to a member of the Bignardi family, the 037 was kept by its first owner until 2005 before being purchased by its third and current owner in 2015. Presented in exceptionally well-preserved condition and showing just 3,500 km from new, this is surely one of the lowest mileage examples available (Est. €350.000 - €400.000). A 1974 Lancia Fulvia (Est. €20.000 - €30.000) and 1970 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.6 HF ‘Fanalone’ (Est. €60.000 - €70.000) complete the Lancia motorsport line-up.

Maarten ten Holder, Head of Europe & Chief Auctioneer for RM Sotheby’s, comments: “These road-going Lancia rally cars have become iconic within the collector car community. The Essen sale is a great opportunity for an enthusiast or collector to acquire a part of motorsport history, and these cars are not commonplace within the market. Each car is offered in fantastic condition and buyers can look forward to enjoying the incredible driving experience they offer. The Essen sale has been curated with a diverse selection of cars on offer, many of which are highly sought-after within the German market, and we are looking forward to our first ever sale on German soil.”

Rounding off the rally theme is another iconic car of the 1980s, a 1985 Renault 5 Turbo 2 offered from the Youngtimer Collection in Essen. As a perfect introduction to rallying’s 1980s heyday, the Renault 5 Turbo was born of Renault’s desire to emulate the winning recipe of the Stratos, and in so doing gave the humble Renault 5 a new lease on life by moving its engine to behind the driver and switching to rear-wheel drive. This example was first registered in Germany but has gone on to owners in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland (Est: €80.000 - €90.000). The Renault is featured amongst 85 cars presented from the single-owner Youngtimer Collection at Essen.

The addition of the Essen sale to RM Sotheby’s established Paris, Monaco, Villa Erba, and London events address a sustained level of interest in high-value automobile sales in Europe – also contributing towards a growing presence for RM Sotheby’s among car collectors in the region. The collector car market in Germany is recognized by RM Sotheby’s as especially strong.

For further information on the RM Sotheby’s Essen sale, please visit rmsothebys.com. Interested bidders are invited to call the RM Sotheby’s London office at +44 (0) 20 7851 7070 to speak with a car specialist.

RM SOTHEBY’S TO PRESENT THE GUYTON COLLECTION ENTIRELY WITHOUT RESERVE

RM SOTHEBY’S TO PRESENT THE GUYTON COLLECTION
ENTIRELY WITHOUT RESERVE

60 AUTOMOBILES AND HUNDREDS OF AUTOMOBILIA LOTS SET FOR 4-5 MAY SALE

• RM Sotheby’s offers the respected Guyton Collection, entirely without reserve, 4-5 May in St. Louis, Missouri
• The superbly curated collection comprises rarest of Veteran, Brass, and Classic Era American and European motor cars
• Automobiles offered alongside hundreds of lots of automobilia, collectables, petroliana, and original artwork
• Event information and all lots in the collection available at rmsothebys.com in the coming weeks

RM Sotheby’s is honoured to announce that it will present the esteemed Guyton Collection, comprising the cars and automobilia of the late Mr Fred Guyton, entirely without reserve. Set for 4-5 May at the collection site in St. Louis, Missouri, the auction will present Mr Guyton’s 60 Veteran, Brass, and Classic Era automobiles alongside hundreds of pieces of automobilia and collectables.

A beloved fixture of the collector car hobby, Mr Guyton was well-known and respected within collecting and car club circles, having amassed his renowned collection over more than four decades. After graduating from the University of Illinois College of Fine & Applied Arts in 1961 with a Bachelor of Architecture, Fred Guyton spent a year in the Peace Corps before his induction into the U.S. Army, where he served as a helicopter pilot. After discharge, Fred moved to St. Louis and began his illustrious career as an architect, which culminated in his co-founding of the world-renowned architectural firm Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, Inc. (PGAV), where he continued to work until his passing in 2018. During Fred’s 35 years as Chairman of PGAV, he led the development of landmark projects around the globe, including Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Tampa, Anheuser-Busch World Headquarters, and Universal Studios Theme Parks. Mr Guyton was a proud St. Louisan, active in civic works, and was appointed by a succession of St. Louis Mayors to numerous posts of local importance.

All of Mr Guyton’s experiences led him to be a true student of history, his passion for which is visible throughout his collection. The motor cars are focused on the era that begins with the dawn of the automobile and culminates in the immediate pre-war period, bringing to light the best of the era’s technological advancements and engineering. Both American and European automobiles were chosen for their importance to automotive history. A true hobbyist, Mr Guyton was on the Board of Directors of the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA), Classic Car Club Museum, and the CCCA Spirit of St. Louis Region.

“Fred Guyton was a treasured name in the collector car hobby, and we’re honoured to present his fascinating collection at auction,” says Donnie Gould, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s. “With an encyclopedic knowledge of history himself, Fred’s collection tells the story of a significant period in automotive advancement, one that we’re thrilled to share with the hobby this spring. Fred rarely if ever sold a part of his beloved collection, and, apart from a handful of cars, did not show his collection often, so this truly is a very rare opportunity.”

Of the 60 automobiles on offer, a trio of Classic Era highlights stand apart from the rest. These include an incredibly rare 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Eight Phaeton, chassis no. 184100, which is an exceptionally original example of the ultimate performance Packard of its era. Offered from just two owners since 1955, including well-known East Coast Packard collector, Tom Mix, the Speedster Eight Phaeton is one of just five ever built, and is worthy of inclusion in the very best collections of American Classics. Joining the Packard is a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Sedan, engine no. J-329, a highly cherished piece within the collection. Originally driven by Indianapolis racer Leon Duray, the Model J was stunningly restored by Chris Charlton. Complete with its original chassis, body, and engine, the Duesenberg comes to the market having seldom been shown and providing a host of opportunities for its next owner, who would surely be welcomed at virtually any major concours. Rounding out the group is a 1930 Ruxton Model C Baker-Raulang Roadster, chassis no. 11005. A well-known example of a pioneering front-wheel-drive American car, the Ruxton on offer was one of Mr Guyton’s favourite cars, with known history from new and the Best-Preserved Pre-War Car honours at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. One of the rarest American Full Classics—a mere seven examples remain—a Ruxton Roadster is seldom available for public sale.

Beyond the most cherished pieces of the collection, there are several significant automobiles for which Guyton was well-known in the hobby. The first of these cars is a 1906 Mason Touring, chassis no. 77, the earliest car designed by the Duesenberg brothers. A well-engineered Brass Era car, the Mason is formerly of the Harrah’s Collection and is a significant early automobile offered with well-known, long-term history. Also on offer is a 1927 Duesenberg Model X Dual-Cowl Phaeton, engine no. X3, the Chicago and Los Angeles motor show car in the period and the first Model X to become available for public sale in decades. A part of the collection for over 20 years, the Model X is the rarest production Duesenberg as one of just 13 built and only four remaining. The 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III ‘Parallel Door’ Saloon, chassis no. 3DL86 was perhaps Fred Guyton’s best-known, and most beloved car, gifted to him by a very close friend upon his passing. With a fascinating feature of sliding doors alongside stunning lines, the Phantom III is something to behold. Finally, a 1909 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Roi des Belges, chassis no. 1203, also highlights the collection. Formerly of the Richard Solove Collection, the Silver Ghost is a Pebble Beach and Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance award-winner and a long-time national tour veteran.

Mr Guyton’s passion for historical pursuits is reflected in very discernable areas within his automobilia and collectibles as well, with an entire room in his facility dedicated to WWI and WWII aviation and naval ephemera, as well as a superb automotive library. Well over 500 pieces of automobilia, collectibles, petroliana, sports memorabilia, and original artwork are set for the May auction, alongside more than 3,000 model and toy cars, including what is regarded as one of the world’s finest assortments of Minic Clockwork Toy Cars. Within the collection is a tremendous group of mascots, bronzes, badges, and original paintings by renowned automotive artists, the perfect complement to any collection of motor cars. RM Sotheby’s will also be offering the furniture and equipment from the collection, including display cabinets and accessories of use to collectors.

Complete event details and a list of all items offered in The Guyton Collection will be available at rmsothebys.com in the coming weeks. The 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Eight Phaeton will be available for advance viewing at RM Sotheby’s upcoming Amelia Island sale, 8-9 March in Florida, as well as on the lawn at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, 10 March. To speak with an RM Sotheby’s specialist or to register to bid for this exceptional collection, please call +1 519 352 4575.

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CALL OF THE WILD AS JAGUARS GATHER AT CCA AUCTION

CALL OF THE WILD AS JAGUARS GATHER AT CCA AUCTION

Classic Car Auctions (CCA) sale on the 23rd and 24th March, at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show, will see a large variety of Jaguars being offered for sale, from modern luxury to the classic style.

The auction will see over fifteen Jaguars with some wonderful examples of the XJS, 340, XJ8 and the classic E- Type being offered.

Leading the charge is a 1970 E-type Series 2 roadster in silver, with an incredibly low mileage of just 26,100 miles, which is believed to be correct according to a respected marque expert. This car is a left-hand drive model, which is unrestored and largely original and presented in sparkling condition winning the Concours d’Elegance at the Jaguar Club North America. The car is accompanied by its heritage certificate, history file and Concours trophies. The estimate for this car is £50,000 to £60,000.

The Jaguar Mark2 was made famous by the TV series Inspector Morse and CCA have for auction a lovely Mark 2 Jaguar 340, one of the last editions of this model. This is a 1968 3.4 and has been in the same ownership for the last 24 years. The car was subject to a bare metal strip and repainted in Connaught green and fully retrimmed in 1990 with a green short pile Wilton carpet and magnolia and green piped seats. In 2015 – 2017 the car was treated to a full mechanical and electrical restoration, including the engine, by JLR Classic. This car has been maintained to a high standard and been kept in dry storage for the last few years. This is a great stylish British classic to own and is estimated at £15,00 to £18,000.

If you fancy something more modern and elegant, how about this one owner from new 1999 Jaguar XJ8. A fabulous investment here for a prospecting collector, as this car has only 12,300 miles on the clock and comes with an extensive history file. Presented in cardinal red, with a light mushroom leather interior and accompanied by a selection of Jaguar branded clothing and images of its production, this is one elegant and stylish Jaguar for an estimate of £8,000 to £10,000.

The Jaguar XJS was marketed as a luxury grand tourer and CCA have this lovely 1990 5.3 V12 convertible in signal red with magnolia hide interior to get you purring. This particular car has been impeccably maintained and comes with an extensive history file and a Jaguar Heritage certificate. Last service by Jaguar Classics in March 2018 and benefitting from some subtle upgrades, this XJS is completely unrestored and has just 34,620 miles from new and now being offered for an estimate of £16,000 to £20,000.

If you are a Jaguar enthusiast and looking for your next investment or addition to your collection, then Classic Car Auctions might just have your next purchase.

Gary Dunne from CCA commented “I am very pleased with the selection of Jaguars we have for our sale next week. E-Types are always a popular car to sell and we get to see them in a variety of conditions which makes them available for a wider group of potential purchasers. This Series 2 is a great example. We are also very lucky to have a number of low mileage examples of more modern Jaguars which may go on to be future classics. Lots to choose from if you are a Jaguar enthusiast.”

A full list of the lots being offered can be viewed here View Lot List

2019 Forthcoming Auctions

23rd & 24th March – Practical Classics and Restoration Show Sale, NEC, Birmingham

25th May – CCA May Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

3rd August - CCA August Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

CONTINENTAL CARS TO CAUSE COMMOTION AT FORTHCOMING CCA AUCTION

CONTINENTAL CARS TO CAUSE COMMOTION AT FORTHCOMING CCA AUCTION

German engineering and Italian glamour will grace the forthcoming Classic Car Auctions (CCA) sale on the 23rd and 24th March, at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show.

Amongst the cars offered are the cult classic Audi Quattro, Italian glamour from Alfa Romeo with the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce and the classic and beautifully style Mercedes Pagoda plus a super rare Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet.

For those that remember Ashes to Ashes, the Audi Quattro was made famous by Philip Glenister and the phrase “Fire up the Quattro” which led to a cult following and in rallying is where they really made their mark claiming many wins in famous hands. So, when a really fabulous example becomes available people tend to get quite excited. CCA have this “out of the box” 1986 time warp example, which for the first 30 years had just two owners. The car is finished in solid white with an unmarked black interior and graced the front cover of Classic and Sports Car in October 2016. The car has covered 76,500 miles and still has the original Whitehouse Audi stickers and dealer plates with an estimate of £30,000 to £35,000. If white isn’t your colour, there is a second Audi in Tornado Red in the same sale for £25,000 to £30,000.

A bit of Italian glamour will grace the auction with a lovely little Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce from 1967. This car has had just five owners and was subject to a full restoration between 2007 and 2010 and comes with photographic evidence of the restoration. The paintwork was treated to a light refresh in 2018 and has been recently serviced so is ready to go to a new home with an estimate of £20,000 to £25,000.

One of the stand out Porsches in the sale is a 1992 edition of the 911 (964) Carrera 2 Cabriolet. This is a fine looking car and is 1 of only 24 that came to the UK in right-hand drive and in wide body form. The car is in wonderful condition throughout and has recently been serviced. Estimated at £42,000 to £47,000 and with summer just around the corner this could be the car to enjoy.

CCA has two Mercedes “Pagodas” in the sale and 1967 250 SL is a fabulously presented car in cherry red. This is a left-hand drive version which was imported into the UK in 2015 and has since undergone restoration with a full body respray, new chrome, interior, engine and other mechanicals. The car has been with the owner for the last four years and comes with a matching hard top and a new tan soft top. A beautiful car estimated at £50,000 to £60,000. If red isn’t your colour, then a silver 230 SL Pagoda is being offered in left-hand drive and in a very presentable condition.

Gary Dunne from CCA commented “We are very privileged to have some really stand out cars for our auction at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show. The Audis have a strong following so should do well, the Alfa is a lovely car and will give the new owner lots of enjoyment, the Porsche is very rare and both the Mercedes appears to be fine looking cars. These are only a small selection of 190 cars we have for sale, there is something for everyone in all our auctions whatever your budget.”

A full list of the lots being offered can be viewed here View Lot List

2019 Forthcoming Auctions

23rd & 24th March – Practical Classics and Restoration Show Sale, NEC, Birmingham

25th May – CCA May Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

3rd August - CCA August Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

‘TIME-WARP’ PEUGEOT GETS BIDDERS BATTLING AND BARONS LINES UP A PRE-PRODUCTION JAGUAR FOR APRIL

‘TIME-WARP’ PEUGEOT GETS BIDDERS BATTLING AND BARONS LINES UP A PRE-PRODUCTION JAGUAR FOR APRIL

Barons’ 2019 sale calendar got off to a strong start with a 70% sale rate achieved at its Classic Winter Warmer Sale at Sandown Park on February 26. 48 of 69 cars on offer found new homes and bidding was brisk, not least for the ‘time-warp’ Peugeot 309 GTi. With just 131 warranted miles on the clock, this absolutely original, showroom-condition, one-owner machine was hotly fought-over before the hammer fell to the successful bidder, with the ‘Pug’ achieving well over top estimate at £14,520 - or £110 for each mile the car has covered in its lifetime.

Tim Gascoigne, Barons’ Auction Manager, was delighted with the day: "We're very happy with how the first sale of 2019 went. We sold 70% of the cars on offer, which is a great result in the current market. The £14,520 achieved for the Peugeot 309 GTi must be a record price for the model, and there were lots of other strong results, including £30,360 for the 1951 Jaguar Mk V, £18,260 for the Ginetta G33N, and £20,130 for the 1964 Morris Mini Cooper."

Rare ‘garden find’ pre-production Jaguar for April

Barons is now inviting entries for its Spring Classic Sale, taking place at Sandown Park on April 30. Early entries include a fantastic restoration project for a Jaguar enthusiast. The 1973 XJ Series 2 pre-production coupé, chassis number 2, was built as a left-hand drive machine but converted by the Browns Lane factory to RHD and registered by them in 1974, after which it was used by Jaguar’s then Chief Engineer Jim Randle as his company car.

The XJ was subsequently owned by Thoroughbred and Classic Cars and featured many times in that publication during the 1980s. It was recently found languishing in a garden and is in need of full restoration. It will be offered at no reserve.

For more information, or to consign a vehicle to the sale, please visit www.barons-auctions.com.

RESULTS, BARONS AT SANDOWN PARK, FEBRUARY 26 2019

Year	Make	Model	Sold @ Inc
1951	Jaguar	MKV	£30,360.00
1964	Morris	Mini Cooper	£20,130.00
1992	Ginetta	G33N	£18,260.00
2006	BMW	M3 Convertible	£17,600.00
1989	Mercedes	G Wagen 280 GE SWB	£16,665.00
2008	Hummer	H3 Luxury RHD	£16,500.00
2003	Bentley	Arnage R	£15,950.00
1966	Jaguar	3.8 S-Type	£15,125.00
1988	Lotus	Esprit Turbo X180	£14,850.00
1991	Peugeot	309 GTi	£14,520.00
1960	Morris	Mini Minor De-Lux	£13,860.00
1960	Austin Healy	Sprite	£11,880.00
1973	Volvo	P1800 ES	£11,000.00
1986	Jaguar	XJS V12 Coupe	£9,460.00
1981	Range Rover	Classic 2 Door	£9,350.00
1976	Lincoln	Continental MKIV	£9,350.00
2000	Porsche	911	£9,350.00
2004	Mercedes	350SL Convertible	£9,240.00
1989	Bentley	Turbo R	£8,470.00
1973	BMW	2002 Bauer Convertible	£8,470.00
1974	Volkswagen	Karmann Ghia Convertible	£7,920.00
1975	MG	BGT	£7,370.00
1979	Datsun	280 ZX	£6,380.00
1986	Volkswagen	Golf 1600 GL Convertible	£6,380.00
1991	Peugeot	205 GTi 1.9	£6,160.00
1973	Triumph	Stag	£6,160.00
1999	Mercedes	320SL	£5,500.00
1999	Daimler	V8 LWB	£5,390.00
2002	BMW	E39 530 SE Saloon	£5,390.00
1972	Range Rover	Classic 4 Door	£5,280.00
2010	Mercedes	S350 Blue Efficiency LWB Cdi Limo	£5,280.00
1979	Austin Morris	Mini 1100 Special Convertible	£5,060.00
2003	Volkswagen	Passat 4.0	£4,400.00
2005	Mercedes	500CL Coupe	£4,290.00
2004	BMW	E46 330 M Sport Coupe	£3,960.00
2005	BMW	E46 318 2.0 M Sport Convertible	£3,740.00
2005	BMW	E46 325 Sport Auto	£3,520.00
1971	Reliant	Scimitar SE5	£3,300.00
1999	BMW	E36 328 Sport Pack Convertible	£3,190.00
2000	Mercedes	SLK 230 Kompressor Convertible	£2,750.00
2001	Volvo	V40 1.8 Estate	£2,750.00
1989	Bentley	Turbo R	£2,200.00
1997	Volkswagen	Golf MK4 1600 GL	£2,035.00
2005	Saab	9-3 2.8T Aero Station Wagon	£1,760.00
2000	Rover	75 Club Saloon	£1,400.00
2002	Land Rover	Discovery TD5 GS	£1,350.00
2001	MG	F	£1,125.00
2002	Mercedes	CLK 200 Avantgarde	£800.00