BONHAMS GOES FLAT-OUT WITH FEARLESS BIDDING AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED - £2.9 MILLION FOR 1935 ASTON MARTIN ULSTER

 

 

BONHAMS GOES FLAT-OUT WITH FEARLESS BIDDING

AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED - £2.9 MILLION

FOR 1935 ASTON MARTIN ULSTER

 

 

• Bonhams Festival of Speed sale achieved an outstanding £17 million inclusive
• The ultimate pre-war racer, “LM19” - the Ex-Works Aston Martin Ulster Team Car was the star lot of the sale, sold for £2,913,500
• Also selling well, offered directly from legendary racing driver, Sir Stirling Moss, the incredible 1961 Porsche RS-61 Spyder Sports-Racing Two-Seater achieved £1,905,500
• With just eight kilometres on the clock, the incredible Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster sold for an outstanding £1,513,500, whilst ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman’s 1971 Citröen SM Coupé sold for almost double estimate, achieving £61,980, and the ‘perfect’ Porsche, once the property of artist Richard Hamilton, sold for £393,500

 

Bonhams annual Festival of Speed Sale saw spectacular figures, with the ex-Works Racing Aston Martin Ulster Team Car, LM19, sold for £2,913,500, one of the highest amounts ever achieved for a pre-war British sports car and smashing the existing record (held by Bonhams) for a pre-War Aston Martin.

 

A pre-war ‘Works’ racing car of excellent provenance, the Ulster was built to compete at the highest level of endurance racing, with appearances at Le Mans, the Ards TT, the Mille Miglia, the RAC TT, and with the additional cherry on the cake being the 1936 French Grand Prix outing, driven by none other than the brilliant Dick Seaman.

 

James Knight, Bonhams Group Motoring Director and auctioneer on the day, said: “We’ve had another phenomenal sale at Goodwood, with excellent figures achieved across the board as we offered some highly sought after, truly top tier collectors’ motor cars.”

 

Top lot, the Aston Martin Ulster, saw a protracted three-way bidding battle between customers in the room and on the telephones, finally winning out to a European bidder. James Knight added, “It’s one of the highest figures ever achieved for a pre-war British sports cars, truly emphasizing the tremendous stature of the Aston Martin marque."

 

Elsewhere, a 1961 Porsche RS-61 Spyder offered by none other than ‘Mr Motor Racing’ himself, Sir Stirling Moss, sold for £1,905,500. One of the greatest racing drivers of all time, Sir Stirling was without doubt the standard-setting racing driver of his era, and is a multiple winner of World Championship Grand Prix and Sports Car races during his glittering frontline career. Sir Stirling described the Porsche RS60/61 series as having been “Just super cars – beautifully balanced and simply tailor-made for such races as the mighty Targa Florio around 440 miles of Sicilian mountain roads. That was one morning when I woke up and really could say to myself, ‘For today’s race you have got the ideal car’.”

 

Continuing the Porsche theme, owned for more than 30 years by ‘father of pop art’ Richard Hamilton, a 1973 Porsche 911S 2.4-litre Coupé sold for £393,500. Hamilton thought that the car’s shapely curves were a ‘perfect’ design, so he purchased it new in 1973, and kept it for three decades.

 

The fabulous Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster sold for an incredible £1,513,500. Unveiled in 1998, at the time the CLK most expensive production car ever built, a figure only recently exceeded by the Ferrari FXX. The model offered at Bonhams sale had a mere eight kilometres on the odometer, and was the very first example ever built.

 

Also in the sale, a 1984 Porsche 911 3.2-litre Carrera Coupé, belonging to former Top Gear presenter James May, sold for £51,750, and ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman’s 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 S sold for £20,700, whilst his striking 1971 Citroën Maserati SM sold for almost double estimate at £61,980.

 

 

For further information on Bonhams motoring department visit: https://www.bonhams.com/departments/MOT-CAR/.

The summer season continues with Coys stunning Blenheim Palace auction

 

 

140 GREAT ENTRIES. 
 

Detailed below is just a small selection of the vehicles offered for sale.
Please view our website for full details of all lots coming up in this important sale.

 

Catalogues now available. For further information, please visit www.coys.co.uk.

 

 

Blenheim Palace

 
Saturday, 11th July
 

Coys return to the magnificent surroundings of Blenheim Palace, one of England's greatest Palaces, with a sensational lineup of over 140 motor cars and motorcycles being sold.

The auction is open for viewing from 12 until 6 PM on Friday 10th July, with the auction viewing from 10AM and the auction starting at 1PM on Saturday 11th July. 

In addition, Coys will host at this prestigious event their summer concours of rare and unusual motor cars.

 

Lot 142 - The 1956 International Automobile Salon, Turin Mercedes-Benz 300SL ‘Gullwing’  Estimate:  Refer Department

Lot 173 - 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Litre Roadster Estimate: £130,000 - £150,000 Lot 166 - 1959 Jaguar XK150 S Roadster Estimate: £90,000 - £120,000 Lot 128 - 1960 Alvis TD21 Drophead Coupe – £70,000 restoration Estimate: £55,000 - £65,000 Lot 149 - 1925 Rolls-Royce 20hp Doctors Coupe Estimate: £38,000 - £50,000

Lot 179 - 1983 Lancia 037  Ex Martini Works    Walter Rohrl 1983 Monte Carlo Rally winner  Factory Certified Original Car with Full Documentation Estimate:  Refer Department

Lot 137 - 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Estimate: £100,000 - £120,000 1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon Coachwork by Tickford One owner for three decades. Estimate: £40,000 - £50,000 Lot 177 - 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster 63 AMG – One owner from new Estimate: £95,000 - £110,000 Lot 146 - 1969 Porsche 911S coupe Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000

Lot 130 - 1973 Ferrari Dino 246GT Coachwork by Scaglietti - Design by Pininfarina One of 498 right hand drive examples Estimate:   £280,000 – £325,000

Lot 141 - 1962 Porsche 356B T6 Karmann Hardtop Coupe Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000 Lot 155 - 1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe Estimate: £85,000 - £100,000

Lot 199 - 1954 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT - one owner for over 40 years
Estimate: £50,000 - £60,000

 

 Lot 134 - 1907 Victor High Wheel Electric Runabout
Estimate: £37,000 - £50,000

BONHAMS BRING DOWN THE GAVEL FOR THE HENRY SURTEES FOUNDATION CHARITY AUCTION

BONHAMS BRING DOWN THE GAVEL FOR THE

HENRY SURTEES FOUNDATION CHARITY AUCTION

 

Bonhams will once again bring down the gavel on a series of charity Lots sold in aid of the Henry Surtees Foundation.

 

The incredible fundraising auction takes place Tuesday 30 June at Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey, and will once again be hosted by Bonhams Co-Chairman, Malcolm Barber: “I’m delighted that the Henry Surtees Foundation auction continues to go from strength-to-strength, each year seeing plenty of new and interesting Lots donated for sale to be purchased by generous bidders. Now in its fourth year, we’re proud to be a part of an event where the proceeds go to such a wonderful cause.”

 

In addition to the auction, the hotly anticipated Henry Surtees Foundation Team Karting Challenge will take place, attracting teams from across the world of motoring. The event organised by John Surtees OBE, in co-operation with Brooklands Museum and Mercedes-Benz World, will be staged once again at Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey and is free for spectators.

 

John Surtees OBE said: “This year we have organised a ‘special’ vehicle demonstration during the interval. We are delighted to welcome Damon Hill OBE who will take to the circuit in the 1965 Tasman 2.5 litre Climax Lotus type 32B with which Jim Clark won the Tasman Series (courtesy of Classic Team Lotus). Damon’s parade laps will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Jim Clark winning the second Formula One World Championship. Derek Bell MBE will also be reunited with the Surtees TS7 that he successfully raced for the team.”

 

All proceeds from the event will go to the Henry Surtees Foundation and Brooklands Museum Trust. Last year the event raised more than £60,000.

 

The Henry Surtees Foundation:

Henry Surtees, who was widely tipped as a star of the future, was tragically killed in a freak accident while driving in a Formula 2 event at Brands Hatch in July 2009.

 

The Henry Surtees Foundation helps people with accidental brain and physical injuries, and provides education and training in technology, engineering and fitness.

 

Items featured in the auction include:

• Lot 1. Nick Louden framed black and white photograph showing John Surtees OBE in the Ferrari 158. 1965 International trophy Practice at Becketts, Silverstone signed by John Surtees OBE. Donated by Nick Louden.
• Lot 2. Nick Louden framed black and white photograph showing John Surtees OBE in the Ferrari 156 on the grid of the 1963 International Trophy at Silverstone with Jim Clark alongside. signed by John Surtees OBE. Donated by Nick Louden.
• Lot 3. Copy of Uli Ehret painting on canvas showing Dan Gurney taking Eau Rouge at Spa 1967. Donated by John Corless OBE.
• Lot 4. 1/43 Spark model of Surtees TS14 No. 7 Italian GP 1972. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 5. 1/43 Spark model of Lola Mk4 No. 14 2nd German GP 1962. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 6. Red Bull rear wing end plate with Certificate of Authenticity. Donated by Red Bull Racing.
• Lot 7. Limited edition 7/14 photograph showing Lewis Hamilton's first Podium in Australia 16 March 2007 . Donated By Ron Dennis.
• Lot 8. Two VIP tickets to Wings & Wheels at Dunsfold on the 29^th or 30^th August 2015. In addition to the five hour airshow, which will be one of the last opportunities to see the AVRO Vulcan bomber flying and includes the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Wings & Wheels boasts a two hour demonstration of supercars, classic and vintage icons on the runway, organized by Brooklands Museum.
• The VIP tickets will include:
  • VIP parking area
  • Exclusive indoor hospitality area with private viewing area for the motoring and air displays
  • Traditional British picnic lunch and all day tea and coffee
  • A passenger ride down the runway in a car taking part in the motoring demonstration
  • Exclusive access on board the Brooklands Museum VC10 aircraft
  • Donated by the Brooklands Museum Trust
• Lot 9. 1960 Portuguese Grand Prix LOTUS 18 limited edition print depicting a first pole position for Team Lotus and John Surtees, and nearly a first win for both. John had to be satisfied with gaining only fastest lap after retiring late in the race despite being well in the lead. Signed by the artist Michael Turner and by John Surtees. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 10. Nick Louden framed black and white photograph showing John Surtees OBE in the Ferrari 156 at the 1963 International Trophy, Silverstone. Seen lapping Carel Godin de Beaufort at Becketts. Signed by John Surtees OBE. Donated by Nick Louden.
• Lot 11. 1/43 Spark model of Lola T70 Mk III No. 2 BOAC 500 1967. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 12. Pair of Sebastian Vettel racing glove at the driver's disposal for the 2015 season with Certificate of Authenticity. Donated by Ferrari.
• Lot 13. Ducati VIP race day with hospitality for two people at one of the remaining rounds of British Superbikes. Donated by Ducati.
• Lot 14. Mercedes AMG factory tour for 4 people. Donated by Mercedes AMG.
• Lot 15. The Donington Collection. A set of 6 models: Surtees TS9 – Cosworth V8, Surtees TS9B – Cosworth V8, Shadow DN1 – Cosworth V8, Lotus 72D – Cosworth V8, Hesketh 308 – Cosworth V8 and Ferrari 312B2 F12. Includes Commemoration Certificate signed by John Surtees. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 16. One day’s Professional track day tuition with BRDC Rising Star and former HSF Karting Event winner David Pittard, at a circuit of the winner’s choice. David is a qualified ARDS instructor. Please note that this item is for Professional tuition only. Donated by David Pittard
• Lot 17. 2 x Access all area paddock passes as special guests of BeWiser Kawasaki British Superbike Racing Team. As team guests you will witness first hand insight into the workings of a race team competing at the highest level in what is regarded as the best domestic championship in the world. The team will provide you and your guest breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. You will meet the riders and team managers and enjoy a full day race programme, redeemable at one of the 2016 rounds of the MCE British Superbike Championship. Donated by BeWiser Kawasaki Bloodhound.
• Lot 18. A Bloodhound 1000mph World Land Speed Record Vehicle picture signed by key team including: Richard Noble, Andy Green, Ron Ayres, Ian Glover, Nick Chapman and others. Number 112 of 950 produced. Donated by Rebecca Leppard, Eventageous PR.
• Lot 19. Nick Louden framed black and white photograph showing Graham Hill OBE in the Winkelmann F2 Lotus at the last Formula 2 race at Reims in 1969 going into the Muizon Hairpin. Donated by Nick Louden.
• Lot 20. Supply of Kurt Geiger shoes or accessories for 12 months. Donated by Kurt Geiger.
• Lot 21. 19-piece china service depicting John Surtees on a 500cc MV Agusta. Produced for an historic event where John Surtees was the guest of honour by a local pottery company to the Vallelunga circuit just outside of Rome. John rode an MV Agusta in the historic demonstration (6 dinner & side plates, 6 dessert bowls & 1 pasta bowl). Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 22. Parnelli Jones Lola T70 Can-Am car model 1967. Donated by John Surtees.
• Lot 23. Mono road prize: your chance to drive the world’s only road legal single seater supercar, the BAC Mono, named as Top Gear’s Stig’s ‘car of the year’ and the 2nd fastest car ever round the Top Gear track. Professional racing driver Oliver Webb will take the winner on a personal factory tour of the facility and then take you out on the road for a 1 on 1 drive for the afternoon. Take home your onboard videos and pictures from the day. Donated by Oliver Webb (Henry’s former team mate).
• Lot 24. The BMW i8 is truly an iconic sportscar. Demonstrating a hand crafted carbon fibre chassis and an electric plug in hybrid power train with ground breaking technology it turns heads wherever you go. The i8 revolutionises its class as the first sports car with the consumption and emission values of a compact car. The strength of the plug in hybrid lies among other factors, in the perfect synchronisation of its electric motor and combustion engine. Donated by David Martell.
• Lot 25 – A round of Golf for 4 people at The Royal Automobile Club, Woodcote Park. This can be on either the Old Course or Coronation Course at the Woodcote Park Clubhouse. The offer must be taken up before 30 June 2016. Donated by The Royal Automobile Club.

 

Enquiries:

For further information and images call Ruth Fletcher on +44 (0) 20 7468 8210, or email ruth.fletcher@bonhams.com or press@bonhams.com.

The Henry Surtees Foundation: www.henrysurteesfoundation.com/

 

BONHAMS HEADS FOR GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

BONHAMS HEADS FOR GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

 

 

• Bonhams Festival of Speed sale (26 June) includes highlights: the ultimate pre-war racer, the Ex-Works Racing Aston Martin Ulster Team Car, LM19, estimate £1,600,000-2,200,000; and property of Sir Stirling Moss, the 1961 Porsche RS-61 Spyder Sports-Racing Two-Seater, estimate £1,700,000-2,000,000
• Several lots with celebrity connections are also offered, including a 1984 Porsche 911 3.2-Litre Carrera Coupé owned by ex-Top Gear presenter James May, estimate £28,000-34,000, the ‘perfect’ Porsche, once the property of artist Richard Hamilton, estimate £250,000-300,000, and a 1971 Citröen SM Coupé, estimate £35,000-40,000, and a 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 S Saloon, estimate £20,000-25,000, offered by former Rolling Stone, Bill Wyman
• Bonhams sale features almost 90 cars from across the decades, with something for every collector

Bonhams Annual Festival of Speed Sale will once again offer a show-stopping selection of incredible classic motorcars - all available to the highest bidder.

 

Ex-Works Racing Aston Martin Ulster Team Car, LM19, is the highlight of the sale, estimated at £1,600,000-2,200,000. A pre-war ‘Works’ racing car of excellent provenance, it was built to compete at the highest level of endurance racing, with appearances at Le Mans, the Ards TT, the Mille Miglia, the RAC TT, and with the additional cherry on the cake being the 1936 French Grand Prix outing, driven by none other than the brilliant Dick Seaman.

 

The Bonhams sale includes several lots with ‘celebrity’ provenance, attracting motor car aficionados as well as fans. Former Top Gear presenter James May is offering a 1984 Porsche 911 3.2-litre Carrera Coupé, estimated at £28,000-34,000. May used the 911 as a 'hobby' car, in good weather, and in 2011, it was displayed at Top Gear Live. “It was donated to my dad to use for the past four years, as he never owned a proper sports car,” May revealed. “Recently he decided that he was getting on a bit to be seen in a retro stockbroker's car."

 

The property of James May - 1984 Porsche 911 3.2-litre Carrera Coupé

“As a 911, it's significant for being near the tail-end of the development of the original 1963 car. As a piece of social history, since it's Guards Red and has the sports pack, it stands as a monument to everything 1980s Britain was about. It's the 911 that Denis Thatcher would have driven, if he'd had one.”

 

From left: The property of Bill Wyman - 1971 Citroën Maserati SM; ex-Richard Hamilton 1973 Porsche 911S 2.4-litre Coupé

 

A 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 S (£20,000-25,000) and a 1971 Citroën Maserati SM (£35,000-40,000) owned by founding member and former Rolling Stones bassist, Bill Wyman, are also offered. Wyman drove the cars to studios during the recording of several famous Rolling Stones albums, including the 1968 album Beggars Banquet, featuring the iconic trackSympathy for the Devil; the 1969 album Let it Bleed, featuring Gimme Shelter and You Can’t Always Get What You Want; the 1972 album Exile on Main St, featuring Rocks off, and the 1981 album Tattoo You, featuring Start Me Up.

 

Elsewhere, there is a 1973 Porsche 911S 2.4-litre Coupé, owned for more than 30 years by ‘father of pop art’ Richard Hamilton. Hamilton thought that the car’s shapely curves were a ‘perfect’ design, so he purchased it new in 1973, and kept it for three decades before passing it into the care of his son.  It remained in his possession until spring 2013, after which the Porsche was subject to a two-year sympathetic restoration, completed to concours standard by one of Europe's leading companies, Clarke & Carter. It is now offered at an estimate of £250,000-300,000.

 

Further highlights include a 1961 Porsche RS-61 Spyder, offered by none other than ‘Mr Motor Racing’ himself, Sir Stirling Moss. One of the greatest racing drivers of all time, Sir Stirling was without doubt the standard-setting racing driver of his time 1958-1962, and is a multiple winner of World Championship Grand Prix and Sports Car races during his glittering frontline career. Sir Stirling describes the Porsche RS60/61 series as having been “Just super cars – beautifully balanced and simply tailor-made for such races as the mighty Targa Florio around 440 miles of Sicilian mountain roads. That was one morning when I woke up and really could say to myself, ‘For today’s race you have got the ideal car’.”

Bonhams Festival of Sale takes place on 26 June at Goodwood, Chichester. For more information visit https://www.bonhams.com/departments/MOT-CAR/.

 

Top Marques at Charterhouse Summer Classic Car Auction

Top Marques at Charterhouse Summer Classic Car Auction

The Charterhouse auction of classic and vintage cars has a great selection of vehicles including seven Rolls Royce and Bentley motorcars.

“The auction, which is held in a marquee in the beautiful grounds of Sherborne Castle, is one of the highlights of the auction calendar for me.” Commented Matthew Whitney. “We already have a stunning selection of cars dating from the 1920’s onwards with restoration projects through to concours show cars. Porsche, Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jensen, Mercedes-Benz, MG, VW, Morris, Edsel, Triumph, Volvo, Ford and many other manufacturers are well represented and it looks to be another auction set for strong bidding in this strong market.”

Rolls Royce and Bentley have always been sought after, and Charterhouse have amassed a good number of these great cars. Estimated at £130,000-140,000 is a 1922 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. This imposing Rolls Royce was featured in the 1974 film The Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford. This is followed by a 1939 Rolls Royce Wraith form a client in Romford, Essex, for £40,000-50,000 and a 1935 Rolls Royce 20/25 tourer at £35,000-40,000.

In the Bentley section, there is a 1988 Bentley 8 previously owned by Mungo Jerry, famous for his 1970 chart hit In the Summertime, which is estimated at £5,500-6,500. However, it is a 1998 Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner which has already attracted good interest. Being a limited edition of just 100 made, this special Bentley was ordered by its owner when living in Monaco. He specified some very special extras including a speedometer inset into the back of the centre console to enable the back seat passenger to see how fast the car was going or maybe to frighten the Mother-in-Law as the speedo reads up to 260 km/h! Now the owner is back in the UK, and as the car has only covered less than 18,000 miles, the owner has decided now is the time to sell it.

Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for this specialist auction of classic cars and motorcycles on Sunday 19th July being held in conjunction with Classics at Sherborne Castle. 

For further information regarding this auction please contact Matthew Whitney, Head of Classic Cars at Charterhouse, the Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS 01935 812277, via email mw@charterhouse-auction.com or log onto their web site www.charterhouse-auction.com

1922 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost £130,000-140,000
1939 Rolls Royce Wraith £40,000-50,000
1935 Rolls Royce 20/25 tourer £35,000-40,000
Mungo Jerrys’ 1988 Bentley 8 £5,500-6,500
1998 Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner (and speedo in the back to frighten the family) £50,000-60,000

LE MANS-WINNING ROTHMANS PORSCHE 956 Roars its Way to GOODING & COMPANY’s PEBBLE BEACH AUCTION

LE MANS-WINNING ROTHMANS PORSCHE 956 

Roars its Way to 

GOODING & COMPANY’s PEBBLE BEACH AUCTION

 

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 19, 2015) – 

Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, is thrilled to announce the addition of one of the most important and desirable competition cars of all time to its Pebble Beach Auctions. The 1982 Porsche 956, chassis 003, was the outright winner of the 1983 24 Hours of Le Mans and the most successful example of this revolutionary and dominating series of Group C cars. The sale of this factory Porsche racing machine presents an incredible opportunity to own a significant piece of motorsport history and it is sure to be a highlight of Gooding & Company’s internationally renowned auction, taking place on August 15 and 16, 2015 in Pebble Beach, California. 

Image credit: ultimatecarpage.com

1982 Porsch956 Chassis 003 (Estimate $7,000,000-$9,000,000) One of only ten works 956s, this Porsche is among the most historic endurance racing cars and the single most successful Porsche 956. Successfully using a unique aerodynamic principle known as ground effects to create large amounts of downforce, the 956 model changed the landscape of prototype sports cars. The 956 was developed for the new Group C regulations by engineer Norbert Singer and developed by Porsche in-house at their motorsport facility in Weissach. The 956 and its successor, the 962, are regarded as the most successful line of racing prototypes ever produced, with 120 victories over a 13-year span. Porsche’s incredible success in international endurance racing, particularly at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was won by the marque for a record 17th time this year, has never been equaled. The illustrious racing career of 956-003 started at the 1982 24 Hours of Le Mans when driven by Jochen Mass and Vern Schuppan, it placed second overall as part of a Porsche sweep of the top three positions. After that fantastic initial result, this 956 went on to win the next four races in which it was entered and was piloted by the best drivers of the era including Jacky Ickx, Jochen Mass and Derek Bell. In 1983, 956-003 was again pressed into duty as one of three cars entered by the Porsche factory team for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For this all-important race, Vern Schuppan was paired with Al Holbert and Hurley Haywood, American drivers with lifelong connections to the Porsche marque and winners of multiple championships. After 24 hours of grueling competition, 956-003, with Al Holbert aboard, crossed the line in first place, 63 seconds ahead of the 956 of Bell and Ickx in one of the most thrilling finishes in Le Mans history

When Porsche finally retired 956-003 from active duty, the car was sold to Vern Schuppan and it remained in his hands for over a decade. Since leaving Schuppan’s collection in the 1990s, this legendary 956 has been meticulously restored to its 1983 Le Mans specification and has had only four private owners. Each of its subsequent owners is a recognized collector who has carefully maintained and preserved this singularly important piece of racing history. In recent years, 956-003 has been a crowd favorite at historic events and has been honored with numerous accolades, including the Porsche Trophy at the 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. With Porsche’s recent 1-2 victory at the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans, all eyes will be on 956-003 – one of the most significant racing Porsches. It is sure to be a coveted lot when offered at the Pebble Beach Auctions this August.  

The Pebble Beach Auctions Dates: Saturday, August 15 at 5:00pm and Sunday, August 16 at 6:00pm Location: Equestrian Center, corner of Stevenson Drive and Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CA Public preview: Wednesday, August 12 - Sunday, August 16 Auction catalogues: $100, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auctions General admission: $40, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auctions Live auction broadcast: www.goodingco.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoodingCompany Instagram: @GoodingandCompany Twitter: @GoodingCompany RSS: www.goodingco.com/rss.xml

Sell your car at CarFest

 

Our next auction takes place at CarFest South on Saturday August 29^th.

With tickets having already sold out in record time, the buzz surrounding the event has been huge and the sale promises to be an unmissable opportunity for classic car fans. Featuring around 100 remarkable cars, celebrity auctioneers will whip the crowd into a frenzy as they lead proceedings and hammer away lots to excited bidders. There will also be a range of special charity lots on offer, with 100 per cent of the hammer price plus fees donated to BBC Children in Need.

 

One of the UK’s most popular and exciting car events, CarFest has attracted more than 265,000 classic car fans in the past three years and is the brainchild of popular DJ, classic car aficionado, and new Top Gear presenter, Chris Evans.

Befitting the theme, the family festival takes place at 1979 F1 World Champion Jody Scheckter’s Laverstock Park Farm in Hampshire and this year will see the likes of iconic artists including Billy Ocean and The Boomtown Rats provide the music, with a host of motoring entertainment including a hill climb, a horde of car clubs and a food festival.

We’re now inviting entries into the special sale so if you would like to sell your car at this fantastic event, with exposure to thousands of potential buyers, please click here.

What’s more, all those that enter their car into the sale will receive two complimentary tickets to the sold out festival. 

You can find out more about our sale at CarFest here. 

Dates for your diary

Saturday 29^th August, CarFest South, Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire

Saturday 31st October, Warwickshire Exhibition Centre

Saturday 12th December, Warwickshire Exhibition Centre

Competition Car Sale heads to Silverstone Classic

Silverstone Auctions introduces Competition Cars Sale to its four-day July Sale line-up   Driven by the growing popularity of historic racing cars and unprecedented demand at the Silverstone Classic motorsport event, Silverstone Auctions is proud to present its first-ever stand-alone Competition Car Sale on the 23rd July.   The auction will complement the two classic car sales held at the world-famous Silverstone circuit on the 25th and 26th July.   Last year’s auction of race and road cars saw total sales of over £5million and secured Silverstone Auctions two world record prices and an 85 per cent success rate on sales. This year’s auction is set to be bigger and better with the addition of yet more quality consignments – including some iconic pieces of racing car history.   To view the full lot list, click here   Featured lot list   1998 Nissan Primera Super Tourer - estimate: £90,000 - £105,000   One of the two ex-BTCC cars offered in the Silverstone Classic Competition Car Sale is a Nissan Primera Super Tourer from the 1998 season. Driven by Anthony Reid, Tiff Needell and David Leslie - it won Reid various podium finishes and placed him runner-up in the championship overall.   Available for sale in a ready-to-race condition, the car has undergone extensive maintenance including an engine rebuild to run competitively in the current HSCC Super Touring Car Championship.    A selection of single-seaters raced by Piercarlo Ghinzani – one of Italy’s most successful racing drivers of the Eighties – will also take pride of place in the Competition Car Sale.   1983 Osella-Alfa Romeo FA1/83 - estimate: £100,000 - £125,000   One of the cars available is an Osella-Alfa Romeo Formula One car, which was raced in the World Championship by Ghinzani. The car is in a ready-to-race condition after a fresh restoration, including an engine rebuild. This is a unique opportunity to purchase an original single-ownership from new racing car with complete and known provenance.      1977 March-Toyota F3 - estimate: £45,000 - £55,000   Before his debut in Formula One, Ghinzani drove in Formula 3, a well-known Formula One proving ground. The 1977 March-Toyota F3 won the championship in '77 after an impressive nine podium appearances - leading to a victory over racing legends such as Nelson Piquet and Elio de Angelis.    1961 Lotus MK14 Elite 'Super 95' - estimate: £120,000 - £140,000   This race-ready historic competition car has all valid race papers and is in usable condition and proven to be highly competitive in a field of costly racing cars.   Competing at many iconic and prestigious events such as the Goodwood Members’ Meeting, Spa 6 hours, pre-’63 GT Series as well as securing an invite to the prestigious 2014 Le Mans Classic; this 'Super 95' looks like superb value for money.   1959 Cooper Monaco - estimate: £160,000 - £180,000   The successor to the successful ‘Bobtail’, the Cooper Monaco features a 2.0-litre engine, all aluminium bodywork and a notoriously short wheelbase. It was hugely successful on track – especially in the hands of Sir Stirling Moss. The car has an illustrious history and has achieved two BRDC Sportscar Championship victories as well as numerous Goodwood podiums and race wins over Europe. The car returns to Silverstone Classic after racing at the event in 2007, 2009 and 2012, where it most recently finished second overall. It is one of the most significant historic racing cars ever offered for sale. Not only does it have an extensive history but it is also a ticket to some of the most prestigious races over the world. Forthcoming Auctions: The Silverstone Classic Sale Competition Cars Sale: 23rd July Classic Car Sale: 25th and 26th July The Wing Silverstone   The Salon Privé Sale 4th September Blenheim Palace Oxfordshire   The Porsche Sale 25th October The Wing Silverstone   The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 14th and 15th November The NEC Birmingham