SILVERSTONEAUCTIONS - Entries invited to our May Sale

Quality consignments now invited into our May sale   There is not long to go until our catalogue closes, and already our May Sale has attracted significant interest. Returning to our spiritual home at Silverstone race circuit on May 23rd, many rare, compelling and captivating classics have already been consigned.     We are still inviting quality consignments into the sale, so if you would like to benefit from our world class service and expertise in selling your classic, please get in touch soon.    You can speak to a member of our specialist team by calling +44 (0)1926 691141 or by emailing enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com.   For more information, click here.   Already this year we have achieved five world records and secured some amazing prices for our vendors. You can view the results from our previous sales here.   We look forward to hearing from you but until then, here are just some of the classics that your car could be joining at Silverstone.

1955 Mercedes-Benz 190SL     This beautifully restored left-hand drive 190SL, the 514th made, was purchased in 1994 by the owner of Caerphilly based Redcastle Classics, who have more than 40 years’ classic car restoration experience. This model then embarked upon a bare-metal, ground up restoration with remarkable attention to detail and was completed in 2005.    Having had the honour of selling another Redcastle restored 190SL at the NEC Classic Sale in November 2014 for a premium inclusive £172,500, we are confident that this car, one of the finest examples of an early 190SL available today, offers exceptional value in a rising market.   Estimate (£): 85,000 – 100,000   Read more here.

1991 Aston Martin Virage     The first all-new Aston Martin for nearly 20 years, this immaculate UK supplied Aston Martin Virage has covered a mere 992 miles and boasts only one private registered keeper from new. Finished in Suffolk red with Magnolia hide, it is described by the vendor as being "in stunningly original condition".     Supplied with its original service and maintenance booklets, tool kit, first aid box and factory touch up paint, this car represents a genuine collector's item that has been preserved with care and is in a condition of unrepeatable quality. This modern classic is the finest example Silverstone Auctions has ever seen and should appeal to any collector of emerging classic cars from the 1990s.   Estimate (£): No Reserve   Read more here.

2008 Dodge Viper GT3     Highly respected professional racing driver, Aaron Scott, has developed and raced this Dodge Viper GT3 with rapid gentleman driver/owner, Craig Wilkins, for the last five seasons in both British GT and Dutch Supercar.  The car was a race winner in British GT during 2009 and went on to win the Britcar Endurance Championship in 2011. Since then it has been a regular front runner in the Dutch Supercar series finishing second in class during the 2014 season. Eligible for GT Cup, V de V and Dutch Supercar, it has to be one of the best value competitive GT3 cars available to buy today. Estimate (£): 45,000 – 55,000   Read more here.

1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

 

 

Offered from family ownership since 2003, this right-hand drive 308 GTS was supplied new in 1978 and is a desirable carburettor example. Finished in the original Ferrari colour of Giallo Fly Yellow with complementing black leather interior, it has kerb appeal like no other.

 

This GTS is well equipped with the optional 16" magnesium alloy wheels, air conditioning and a deep front spoiler. Prior to auction, on behalf of the new owner, the vendor has promised they will service the car, replace the timing belts and tensioners, alternator belt, change the oil and filter and present the vehicle with a fresh MOT.

 

This GTS absolutely looks the part in Giallo Fly, but don't take our word for it, come and see for yourself.

 

Estimate (£): 44,000 – 50,000

 

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