CLASSIC MOTOR SHOW SALE -SILVERSTONE AUCTION 15-16th November

The catalogue is closed for our two-day sale at the Classic Motor Show The catalogue for our two-day sale taking place at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show has now closed. The eclectic offering contains more than 100 classic and modern sports cars and 12 historic motorcycles spanning nearly 60 years. At Silverstone Auctions we pride ourselves on bringing together ‘best of breed’ cars to auction and we hope you agree that the cars on offer do this justice. You can view the full lot list here. The sale takes place on the 15th and 16th of November, with viewing available on the sale days as well as on the 14th November. Catalogues are now available to order in advance via our website, priced at £27.50, which admits two people into the sale. To find out more about the sale, to order a catalogue or to register to bid, please visit our website here. Or for now read on for some of the best cars that will be offered next month.

1969 DeTomaso Mangusta   We are proud to offer this exquisitely restored to original specification Mangusta. This ‘twin headlight' model is presented in Red with a Black leather interior and is a left-hand drive European car. Our vendor purchased the car earlier this year and sent it to well-known specialist Simon Furlonger for a full service and MoT, while also attending to a few minor niggles that were remedied easily enough. Sold with its V5C, MoT and road tax paid until 2015, and with the odometer now reading 34,796 miles, this car represents a masterpiece in design flair combined with brute engine power. This finely restored example surely can't be overlooked to be placed in any serious car collection today. Estimate (£): 180,000 - 200,000 Read more here

1970 Ford Capri Perana V8   The ultimate and rarest incarnation of the Ford Capri could be yours next month. These cars do not come onto the market often, let alone in this superb restored condition. This Ford Perana Capri is arguably the best currently available and was on display at the NEC Classic Motor Show in 2013. The car was sourced by our vendor from inland South Africa and upon receipt it was subject to a complete back to metal, nut and bolt restoration which took place over the last three years. Anything that needed replacing was replaced, with original Ford items where possible. If genuine Ford spares were not available then it was remade to the original Ford specification. Full photographic history of the restoration is included in the sale along with a plethora of invoices and bills. If you're after a Capri Perana we're not sure you will find a better car than this. These cars are becoming sought after classics and are an important part of both Ford and Capri history. Estimate (£): 32,000 – 38,000 Read more here

1994 Porsche 911 964 Turbo 3.6     This is one of those extremely rare and sought after cars that was built new in left-hand drive for the German market (as designated by the '00' chassis number). Today it is a matching numbers car with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity to prove. It has a comprehensive history file which confirms the mileage throughout its life and is offered with a warranted 46,000kms from new (28,500 miles). This car has EU taxes paid and the vendor has applied for a NOVA, however, if this car remains in the UK it will require registering. Offered from a significant private collection it is in outstanding condition and has all original body panels and original factory paintwork. This is an original and highly collectable car, ready to use and represents a rare opportunity in a fast moving market. Estimate (£): 135,000 - 155,000 Read more here

1980 Talbot Lotus Sunbeam

 

This is your chance to chance to own a 'brand new' hot hatch icon. The car is presented in immaculate, as new condition, has never been registered and has covered just 193 miles in its lifetime.

The left-hand drive, time warp car was discovered overlooked and ignored as part of a large private collection in Italy by the current vendor. Every single aspect of the car is factory standard and it appears like it has just rolled off the production line. Having never been registered, the buyer of this vehicle will be the first registered keeper in its history. Supplied with all hand books, service books and a fresh UK MoT, this 1980s icon is an incredible find for any collector of modern-classics.

The vendor describes this vehicle as in "perfect running order" and will be supplied with a NOVA certificate for the new owner to register the car.

Estimate (£): 24,000 - 28,000

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