Register to bid in the Restoration & Classic Car Sale - SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS

Make sure you register to bid in our sale at the Practical Classics Restoration Show There’s just one week to go until our sale at the Practical Classics Restoration Show takes place, on 28th March at the NEC, Birmingham.   More than 80 classic lots will be going under the hammer with the sale offering the opportunity to purchase some compelling and captivating barn finds and discoveries that are rarely offered at other auctions. An amazing selection of road ready classics will also be on offer.   You can view the full lot list here.   Viewing of the lots will be available on the morning of Saturday 28th from 9.00am with the sale beginning at 1pm. For those of you unable to join us in person at the sale you can bid through two online platforms. This can be done directly on our website powered by Proxibid or through Live Auctioneers.   You can also register to bid by phone or by placing a commission bid with us prior to the sale.   To register to bid in the auction please click here.   You can get in touch by calling our team on +44 (0)1926 691141 or by emailing enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com.   We do hope you can join us at the NEC. To whet your appetite, here is a small selection of some of our most exciting lots.

2003 Porsche 911 GT2     This 996 GT2 is considered by many to be an underrated model and with only 129 examples ever sold in the UK, the numbers would suggest they have decent long-term investment potential, especially when compared to other GT2 models.   This particular car is in lovely original condition with just 30,950 miles recorded and a full Porsche main dealer service history. There are eight service stamps in the booklet and a major service was carried out by the original supplying dealer in 2014. Finished in Arctic Silver with black leather, colour-coded sport seats, CD changer and aluminium interior trim, this dynamic modern classic is not to be missed.   Estimate (£): 65,000 – 75,000 Read more here.

1994 Ferrari 456 GT 6 speed manual – left hand drive   Presented in the original Ferrari colour of Giallo Modena (yellow), this car is sold with full UK taxes paid, a full 12 month MOT certificate, and a log book application is also underway.   With the preferred manual gearbox, this gentleman's express offers the ideal balance of performance and dare we say, supercar ownership with 437bhp in return for less eye-watering expenditure than today's Maranello offering.   Estimate (£): 28,000 - 32,000 Read more here.

1971 Aston Martin DBS V8   We are delighted to offer this desirable, early “four-headlamp” Aston Martin DBS V8 in great condition. A pleasure to drive with plenty of power on demand from the V8 unit and with its chic bodywork, opulent interior and bespoke Aston Martin cachet, the DBS became Aston Martin's first "supercar."   In the current ownership the engine has been fitted with a re-conditioned water pump, new radiator core, new water hoses and the brakes checked as a preliminary service.   Estimate (£): 55,000 – 75,000 Read more here.

1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7   This Austin Healey 3000 BT7 is presented as a fantastic restoration prospect, having been in the hands of its last owner since 1966. Prior to the current vendor’s ownership, it is understood to have had just two owners and the speedo currently reads a very desirable 19,000 miles. Another 210 miles were travelled before being garaged for 44 years!   The car appears to be mostly complete and even includes a very rare original works style hardtop. As is evident this ‘Big Healey' will need an extensive restoration but it is sure to be a very rewarding project.   Estimate (£): 12,000 – 16,000 Read more here.

1997 Renault Spider   Having covered a mere 14,000 miles and with just three owners from new, this 1997 Renault Spider is more race car than road car. From rest to 60mph, the car takes just 6.9 seconds on the way to a maximum speed of 134mph.   Take a seat behind the wheel and you instantly know that this car means business! To complete the sports car feel, there are body-hugging Recaro bucket seats, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and the windows pivot up to open; arguably practical, certainly distinctive.   Estimate (£): 18,000 - 22,000 Read more here.

1976 Daimler Sovereign 4.2

 

A brilliant example with fascinating history, this Daimler Sovereign was once owned by Major Hugh Skillen. Purchased in 1977 when the car was less than a year old, Skillen was a highly decorated army major and was also closely associated with the renowned Bletchley Park and the Enigma code breaking saga. This interesting car has covered a desirable 59,000 miles and is now ready, complete with current MOT, for a new custodian to cherish and enjoy.

 

Estimate (£): 14,000 – 16,000

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