SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS - The Restoration Show Sale results

The Restoration Show Sale results   Just one week after achieving a number of new record prices at Race Retro, we secured more records at the Practical Classics Restoration and Classic Car Show last Sunday. In the home city of Land Rover, record prices were secured for two very special Series One examples. Italian supercars, fast Fords and restoration projects also achieved more high sale prices, bringing the total sales rate to 75% with a value of £1.5 million. We'd like to thank all the bidders and buyers at our most recent sales and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming auctions in May. See all the results here or read on for the highlight cars of the sale. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV The last Lamborghini produced before VW took ownership of the company, presented in a rare one-off paint colour and in amazing condition, sold for nearly £25,000 over its lower estimate. Sold for (£): 174,375 Read more here. 1948 Land Rover Series I Chassis #149 Side Plate Engine One of the earliest Land Rovers produced, this restored Series I sold for more than £20,000 over its lower estimate, the highest price achieved in recent years. Sold for (£): 47,250 Read more here. 2016 Land Rover 110 Heritage Edition One of the last 400 Defenders made as production came to an end this year, this example was sold with just 108 miles on the odometer. Sold for (£): 42,188 Read more here. 1950 Land Rover Series I Station Wagon with coachwork by Tickford One of the rarest and most historically significant Land Rovers. This 1950 Series I Station Wagon with coachwork by Tickford is one of the last surviving road going examples and sold for a world record price. Sold for (£): 38,250 – new world record Read more here. 1987 Ferrari 412i A rare 1987 Ferrari 412i, which was presented in exemplary condition having benefitted from a restoration, sold for more than £10,000 over its lower estimate. Sold for (£): 50,625 Read more here. 1973 Ford Capri RS 3100 Perhaps the best in the world, with exceptional levels of preservation in amazingly original and unrestored condition, this unique Capri sold for nearly £10,000 over its lower estimate. Sold for (£): 49,500 Read more here. 1971 Volvo P1800E Another car that could claim to be the best in the world. The UK right-hand drive car was a very special example indeed, with just two owners from new and meticulously restored, and the last UK car in its originally specified gold colour. Sold for (£): 34,875 Read more here. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series III An original UK right-hand drive, one of the last Series III V8s produced, and offered as a matching numbers non-running project. Sold for (£): 47,250 Read more here. 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series II Roadster This matching numbers example, stored for the last 20 years, will be a wonderful restoration project for its new owner. Sold for (£): 41,625 Read more here. Inviting consignments for our next sales Consignments are now being invited into the May Sale, taking place at Silverstone circuit on May 21st, and to Silverstone Auctions’ first international sale which takes place at The Classic Race Aarhus in Denmark on the 28th and 29th of May. Anyone interested in submitting an entry and benefiting from our expertise and support can call 01926 691141 or email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com.