BARONS - BIG CATS PURR AT KEMPTON PARK

BIG CATS PURR AT KEMPTON PARK

A magnificent 1962 Jaguar Mk II was the most popular car at Barons’ Jaguar Heritage, Classic & Sports Cars sale at Kempton Park on September 15. Fresh from a no-expense-spared restoration, and offered in Concours condition, the immaculate 3.8 manual example sold for £50,600.

Second past the post was a 1969 E-type Series 2 Roadster that has been partially restored and now needs completion. It achieved £47,080 - nearly double the lower end of the guide price, proving that E-type restorations are pretty well irresistible to Jaguar fans.

Another lot that doubled its guide price was the 1964 Mk X Jaguar ‘garage find’. It had been owned by the vendor’s father from new and came complete with a remarkable amount of documentation. Now in need of a little extra TLC, it was acquired by its new owner for £10,890. And another Jaguar with great potential was the 1958 XK150SE FHC. An older restoration and offering scope for improvement, it sold for £39,600.

Barons has been watching XJ-S Jaguars start to move up the value chart, and the very nice 1989 convertible example proved popular at the sale - in spite of the need for a new headlining after it suffered the attention of a mouse last winter! It sold for £12,320.

The sale included other marques as well, with notable results including a rare 1935 Austin Strachan Taxi (£14,300) and a superb 1987 BMW E28 528i (£10,450).

Barons’ Auction Manager Tim Gascoigne said: "We're Jaguar enthusiasts at Barons so we always look forward to our Jaguar Heritage sale, and this one did not disappoint with 29 Jaguar and Daimler on offer. The 1962 MKII 3.8 Manual was one of the nicest examples I have seen, and it very much deserved to make its £50,600 price. The 1958 XK 150 SE FHC, 1969 E-type Series 2 Roadster and 1983 Jaguar XJ12 HE (£4,400), were all absolute bargains in my eyes, but the result of the day definitely has to be the £10,890 paid for the 1964 Jaguar MK X. It was certainly top money for the car, but it was worth every penny with a solid shell, one owner from new, and boxes of history.

“We are now very much looking forward to celebrating Barons’ 20th birthday at our next sale on Saturday 27th October, at Sandown Park. We are offering no entry fees for consignments and free entry on the day for buyers as a thank you to our customers for supporting us since 1998."

The anniversary sale

To take advantage of the celebratory free standard car entry and consign a vehicle to the anniversary sale on October 27th or for further information about Barons’ services, please visit www.barons-auctions.com.

Results, September 15th

Year	Make	Model	Sold @ inc
1962	Jaguar	MKII 3.8 Manual	£50,600
1969	Jaguar	E-Type Series 2 Roadster	£47,080
1958	Jaguar	XK150 FHC SE	£39,600
1965	Jaguar	MKII 2.4	£15,950
1935	Austin Strachan	Taxi	£14,300
2002	BMW	E39 M5 Individual	£14,000
1989	Jaguar	XJ-S Convertible	£12,320
1956	International Harvester	Pickup Truck-Lite	£11,550
1964	Jaguar	MK X	£10,890
1963	Jaguar	MK X	£10,560
1975	Daimler	Series 4.2 Coupe	£10,450
1987	BMW	E28 528i	£10,450
1992	Jaguar	XJS Convertible	£8,800
2000	Jaguar	XKR Coupe	£8,800
1993	Alfa Romeo	Spider 2.0i Auto	£8,250
1968	Jaguar	MKII 240	£7,260
1966	Vauxhall	Victor VX 4/90	£7,000
1995	Daimler	Six	£6,930
1965	Rover	P5B Coupe	£6,600
1996	Chevrolet	Corvette	£6,435
1987	Ford	Capri 2.8 Injection	£6,380
1999	Rover	Mini MPI Balmoral	£6,300
1983	Jaguar	XJ12 HE	£4,440
1981	MG	B GT	£4,400
1971	Fiat	500L	£4,350
1990	Saab	900 Turbo	£4,180
2001	Jaguar	XJ8 LWB	£3,465
1998	BMW	E36 318	£3,300
1998	Jaguar	XK8	£3,300
1998	Mercedes	C240 Elegance Auto	£2,750
2003	Mercedes	SLK200 Kompressor	£2,400
1999	BMW	Z3	£2,310
1985	Opel	Manta GSi	£2,200
2001	Volkswagen	Golf Convertible	£2,090
1988	Fiat	Panda 4X4	£1,870
2000	Jaguar	S-Type 3.0 V8 SE Auto	£1,550
1978	Honda	Z50 Monkey Bike	£1,540
1980	Triumph	Spitfire	£1,400
1965	Vauxhall	Victor	£1,400
1970	KTM	50E	£400
1960	Austin	Seven Mini	Sold
1968	Jaguar	420	Sold

POLO, PORSCHES AND CLASSIC CARS: 93 INCREDIBLE CLASSICS COME TO DALLAS BURSTON POLO CLUB

POLO, PORSCHES AND CLASSIC CARS: 93 INCREDIBLE CLASSICS COME TO DALLAS BURSTON POLO CLUB

1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster

• 
  42 Porsches and 51 classic cars for auction at two-day sale extravaganza
• Highlights include multiple limited editions and low mileage examples
• Sales on 28th and 29th September at the Dallas Burston Polo Club, Warwickshire, UK

42 incredible Porsches and a further 51 quality classic cars will head to auction at the Porsche Sale 2018 in association with Porsche Club GB and the September Sale, taking place for the first time ever at Dallas Burston Polo Club, on 28th and 29th September.

Now in its fourth year, Silverstone Auctions’ annual Porsche Sale offers a wide and inclusive range of models from early 356s to the latest 911 GT3. Headlining the marque specific sale is a 1963 Porsche 356 C Carrera 2 2000 GS, one of only six right-hand drive coupes of its type, finished in the special order colour Bali Blue with a black leather interior and sunroof. First owned by successful 1960's Ferrari privateer racing driver Chris Kerrison, it will be offered at the auction estimated at £550,000 to £650,000.

1963 Porsche 356 C Carrera 2 2000 GS Coupe

Extremely rare 911s also feature, including a 1998 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo S finished in Pastel Yellow with a black leather interior, one of only 26 UK-supplied cars, guided at £165,000 to £185,000. A limited edition 1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo LE, one of only 53 UK right-hand drive examples made estimated at £130,000 to £150,000 and reading just over 30,000 miles, is also expected to draw collectors to the sale.

Two RUF examples will also be at the auction, with a one of five, UK right-hand drive 1998 RUF BTR2 993 Turbo coming from single ownership and estimated at £150,000 to £200,000, and the 2002 RUF RTurbo featured in the famous Nurburgring press video, guided at £180,000 to £220,000.

A 2018 Porsche 911(991.2) GT3 Touring 6-speed manual reading less than 1,000 miles is the youngest car in the sale, offering Porsche fans the chance to jump the waiting list, guided at £150,000 to £175,000.

1998 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo S

Joe Watts, classic car specialist at Silverstone Auctions, comments; “This year we’ve moved this sale to a new venue, the stunning and award-winning Dallas Burston Polo Club, and we’re extremely excited. Not only do we have a terrific selection of collectable and desirable cars for sale, but we’ll also have polo displays as well as the presence of Porsche Club GB, which I’m certain will make for a truly memorable experience.”

Headlining the September Sale is a beautiful matching number 1950 Jaguar XK120 Roadster with Hollywood provenance, first owned by actor Allan Jones. Having undergone an exacting restoration costing of over £150,000, this exceptional example is supplied with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate and will be offered with an estimate of £170,000 to £190,000.

In the modern classics category, a number of special editions are available. A cosmetically flawless, restored 1988 BMW E30 M3 Sports Evolution II is estimated at £60,000 to £70,000 as one of only 40 the UK supplied cars. Also from the eighties, a low mileage 1984 Renault 5 Turbo 2, previously owned by two US private collectors, comes to market in incredible original condition and reading just 16,898 recorded miles, guided at £70,000 to £80,000.

American special editions include a 2010 Dodge Viper ACR Voodoo Edition, one of only 31 ever produced and estimated at £40,000 to £50,000, a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro Fifty edition reading just 2,618 miles and estimated at £40,000 to £46,000, as well as a 1967 Ford Mustang 390GT ‘Bullitt’ Homage to be offered at £90,000 to £110,000.

Two incredible, limited edition Lamborghinis boost the supercar presence at the sale; a one of 20 made 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-4 'Versace' edition guided at £150,000 to £170,000, and a 1996 Lamborghini Diablo SV, one of only 30 UK examples, guided at £130,000 to £150,000.

For more information on the Porsche Sale and September Sale and to see the full lot lots visit: http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/auctions.

1988 BMW E30 M3 Evolution II

JENSEN INTERCEPTOR TOPS CCA SEPTEMBER SALE RESULTS

JENSEN INTERCEPTOR TOPS CCA SEPTEMBER SALE RESULTS

A super rare, restored 1968 Jensen Interceptor Mk 1 manual

• 75 per cent sales rate at CCA September Sale held on Saturday 15th September
• Rare manual Jensen Interceptor Mk 1 sold for £85,800, double its estimate
• £20,350 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support and Mesothelioma UK

Classic Car Auctions (CCA) achieved a sales rate of 75 per cent at its September

 Sale held at the Warwickshire Event Centre on 15th September, where 107 quality ‘everyman’ classics were sold to bidders around the world with total sales exceeding £1.8 million.

British classics proved particularly popular at the sale with a beautiful, restored 1968 Jensen Interceptor Mk 1 manual at the centre of the longest bidding war of the day. As one of just eight surviving examples of the 22 made and finished in striking Anthracite with a Black leather interior, the super rare manual sold for a huge £85,800, more than double its lower estimate.

Another rare British classic from the sixties to cause a stir in the saleroom was a restored 1962 Daimler Dart SP250 (B Spec) manual. Offered for the first time on the open market with its original Buff Log Book and Bill of Sale, the quirky and distinctive classic sold over estimate for £36,300.

Classic MGs also fared well, with a restored 1933 MG J2 Midget manual coming from 20-year ownership selling for £29,150, almost £10,000 above its lower estimate, as well as a 1958 MG MGA Coupe selling for £12,650. A smart 1979 MG B GT manual presented in gleaming Black with chrome bumper conversion and silver 'Minilites' almost doubled its upper estimate after another bidding war, selling for £12,320.

“What a fantastic auction!” comments Gary Dunne, auction manager at CCA. “For this year’s September Sale we limited the size of our catalogue and the resulting high quality of the cars on offer has been clear to see. It’s wonderful to see such a strong turn out and an auction hall full of bidders and enthusiasts.”

A 1984 Audi Quattro Turbo which featured on Channel 4’s Car SOS

The sale also included a special charity lot, a 1984 Audi Quattro Turbo, which was offered as the first lot of the day. Featured on Channel 4’s Car SOS and restored by Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townsend, the Quattro was sold in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Mesothelioma UK following the wishes of its late owner, raising £20,350 in total, including all auction fees donated by the auction house.

1993 Lancia Delta Integrale 16V Evo 2 finished in Monza Red

Other memorable modern classics from the sale include a left-hand drive 1993 Lancia Delta Integrale 16V Evo 2 finished in Monza Red with a virtually unmarked Beige Alacantra interior, which far exceeded its guide price selling for £48,950.

Another of the most anticipated cars of the sale, a rare 1996 BMW 850 CSI (E31), one of only 160 UK examples with both low ownership and low mileage, was bought by a bidder in the room for an impressive £50,600.

1996 BMW 850 CSI (E31)

A rare 1999 BMW E36 M3 GT Evolution Individual offering serious collector status as one of a limited edition of 50 made and reading just 74,830 recorded miles, easily pushed past its estimate to sell for £26,400.

Entries are now invited for the CCA December Sale which takes place on Saturday 1st December at the Warwickshire Event Centre. Sellers can benefit from a competitive sellers commission of just 5% +VAT.

To see all the results from the September Sale please visit https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/cca-september-2018-classic-car-sale/view_lots/.

LUSCIOUS LAMBORGHINIS LEAD THE SEPTEMBER SALE

LUSCIOUS LAMBORGHINIS LEAD THE SEPTEMBER SALE

1996 Lamborghini Diablo SV

1974 Lamborghini Espada Series 3

• A trio of fantastic Lamborghinis will be offered for auction at the September Sale
• A 2007 Murcielago LP640-4 Versace Edition, 1974 Espada Series 3 and 1996 Diablo SV will be on offer
• The September Sale will take place at the Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire on 29th September

A trio of amazing Lamborghinis will be offered at auction during the September Sale at Dallas Burston Polo Club on 29th September. The Italian supercar line-up includes a rare Murcielago LP640-4 Versace Edition, a former press and shows 1996 Diablo SV and a one-owner 1974 Espada Series 3.

The 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-4 Versace Edition on offer is one of only 20 cars built and one of only eight cars in the right-hand drive. This exotic special edition was first supplied to New Zealand in 2007 before being imported to the UK in 2017 by an avid collector of exotica. Finished in Aldebaran Gloss Black with a Nero over Bianco leather interior, the Murcielago features the Versace Greco motif, which was designed for the car by the stylists from the Versace fashion house. The interior also features a Gianni Versace plaque on the centre console designating the car number 19 of 20 editions. Estimated at £150,000 to £170,000, the Versace Edition uses the same 6.5-litre V12 engine as the standard LP640-4, producing 631BHP and 487lb-ft of torque. The Murcielago comes to auction in impeccable condition, reading only 11,300Km (7,500 miles), and even comes with its original Versace branded luggage.

Also on offer is a 1996 Lamborghini Diablo SV which was the former Alpine Radio press and show car. Estimated at £130,000 to £150,000, the Diablo is one of only 33 right-hand drive UK cars and was first registered on 14th June 1996. Powered by a 5.7 litre V12 with 517BHP and 428lb-ft of torque, the Diablo SV had been in long-term storage since 2007, recently entrusted to The Ferrari Centre, Kent to service the car with the bill amounting to £12,300 only 1,500Km ago. Covering just 33,473Km (20,000 miles), in total, the Diablo is presented for auction freshly painted in Giallo Yellow and sporting new SV decals along with a luxurious Alcantara interior stitched in yellow.

“Lamborghini has always held a special place in car enthusiasts’ hearts and the adrenaline and excitement delivered by a Lamborghini is unmatched by any other manufacturer”, says Arwel Richards, classic car specialist at Silverstone Auctions. “Born from a tractor manufacturer and an argument with Enzo Ferrari, the raging bull has grown to become the prancing horse’s fiercest rival. The quality of cars on offer from Lamborghini is incredible and they are always an exciting addition to our auction catalogues”.

For those with a taste for more classical Lamborghinis, one owner 1974 Lamborghini Espada Series 3 offered in the sale is sure to attract attention. Estimated at £90,000 to £110,000, the Espada is the 50th from the last car built of the 1,225 cars in total. Covering just 26,000 miles under its sole ownership, the Espada is finished in a gorgeous shade of Black Cherry with a Burgundy interior. The car has been maintained by highly-qualified aero mechanics using Lamborghini parts and has also been retrofitted with an electronic ignition system, high torque starter motor and braided fuel lines. Recent maintenance has included a full transmission overhaul, cylinder head rebuild and full service by Classic Workshop Ltd in Bicester at a cost of £4,668. The car is supplied with its original tool kit, jack and spare wheel. Along with an original pair of Lamborghini Cologne leather-bound flasks.

For more information on the Lamborghinis and the rest of the cars on offer in the September Sale please visit: http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/september-sale-2018/view_lots/pn/all

2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-4 Versace Edition

20TH ANNIVERSARY TREATS FROM BARONS

20TH ANNIVERSARY TREATS FROM BARONS

Barons is celebrating its 20th anniversary at its Autumn Classic sale at Sandown Park Racecourse on October 27thy and, in a twist on tradition, the ‘birthday boy’ is the one giving out the gifts. 

The auction house is offering free standard entry for cars consigned to the sale (usual price £120), while, for this sale alone, it is waiving the £15 catalogue charge, allowing bidders to attend for free.

Barons’ Auction Manager Tim Gascoigne said, “After 20 years, the Barons depth of knowledge of the classic car world and enthusiasm for classic and collectors’ cars remains unchanged, as does our desire to deliver an efficient service and good value for money. We are very much looking forward to our anniversary sale on October 27th.”

The early days....

Barons first sale was held on September 28th 1998 and was opened by TV presenter and racing driver Tiff Needell, with a charity lot sold on behalf of the automotive industry’s charity, BEN.

Over the past 20 years Barons has ridden out the highs and lows of the classic car market and the global financial situation, continually adapting to the changing demands as fashions and tastes come and go, but always maintaining its core standards. The company was established to offer the classic car owner and would-be owner a better, more cost-effective service, an ethos Barons adheres to this day. The Barons team were innovators – for example, Barons was the first auction house to offer online entry forms - and set up a secure, ring-fenced, client account from the outset.

A history of strong results

Barons has held 163 sales to date, and it all began on that day in September 1998, when the very first car Barons ever sold was a Rover. The auction house has consistently achieved strong results for British marques over the two decades. For example, in 2010, a ‘lost’ 1958 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkIII drophead rolling restoration sold for over £206,000 – more than twice its top estimate – at Barons at Sandown Park. Originally the property of former Aston Martin owner David Brown, it had spent the previous 30 years hidden beneath a tarpaulin and interest in the car came from around the world.

In 2015 an extremely rare 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback ‘barn find’ restoration project went under the Barons hammer. The owner had hoped to achieve around £100,000, but, recognising its rarity and potential, Barons set a £250,000-£300,000 guide price and the car attracted frenzied bidding before it was finally secured by its new owner for £726,000, the highest price Barons had ever achieved for a car at that time.

That record was eclipsed just two sales later, when an ultra-rare, unrestored and highly original 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 1 Volante Vantage set what remains the current record for Barons when it sold for £781,000 at Sandown Park.

Jaguars have been another strong feature of Barons’ sales, the company has held an annual Jaguar Heritage auction every year since 2000. Barons was founded by a Jaguar expert and directors Tony Cavell and Peter Gascoigne - who has been with the team since 2005 - also have huge experience of and love for the marque. Consequently, it’s not surprising that several Jaguar records have fallen as a result of cars going under the Barons hammer. Barons have also sold Jaguars with fascinating histories, including ‘WAG 7’, the ex-Wilkie Wilkinson 1961 S1 E-type FHC. This was sold on behalf of the estate of the world-famous bodybuilder Charles 'Wag' Bennett. Bennett is perhaps best known for discovering Arnold Schwarzenegger - who would, in later years, refer to him as his ‘British father’.

However, it’s not all British cars that do well at Barons sales. Virtually every make and nationality of car has passed through the Barons saleroom and the company has sold a number of celebrity cars including ones once owned by Britt Ekland, Peter Sellers, Frank Sinatra and Stanley Kubrick. Motorcycles, automobilia and registration numbers have also gone under the hammer at Barons.

Impressive sale venue

Barons’ main venue throughout the past two decades has been Sandown Park Racecourse, though it has also held sales in venues as diverse at Donington Park, Tattersalls at Newmarket and Burghley House and also overseas.

However, Sandown Park remains the location of choice. Why? It’s simple: location, location, location, plus the outstanding facilities. Barons have buyers coming from all over the world, and they can land at Heathrow and be at Sandown Park very quickly, and it’s also very convenient for UK buyers to reach. It’s an impressive venue where the cars are displayed to good effect. In recent years the company has also started holding sales at Kempton Park - not a million miles from Sandown Park and another excellent and easy-to-reach venue.

The anniversary sale

To take advantage of the celebratory free standard car entry and consign a vehicle to the anniversary sale on October 27th or for further information about Barons’ services, please visit www.barons-auctions.com

FROM FORD TO FERRARI, 149 SPECTACULAR CLASSICS ON OFFER AT CCA’S SEPTEMBER SALE

FROM FORD TO FERRARI, 149 SPECTACULAR CLASSICS ON OFFER AT CCA’S SEPTEMBER SALE

• 149 stunning classics will be offered for auction at CCA’s September Sale
• Ranging from iconic fast Fords to fantastic Ferraris, the variety on offer is stunning
• The sale will take place on 15th September at the Warwickshire Event Centre

149 stunning classics will be heading to auction on 15th September at the Warwickshire Event Centre in CCA’s penultimate sale of the year, the September Sale. From fast Fords to fantastic Ferraris, the sale offers a huge variety of classics ranging from top of the line super cars to the hottest of hot hatches. Highlights range from a 1983 Ford Fiesta XR2 MK1 to a top of the line 2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

Also on offer at the sale is a rare 1968 Jensen Interceptor MK1 Manual estimated at £40,000 to £45,000. One of only eight surviving manual cars, this example has been completely restored in 2012 by marque specialists and is finished in a gorgeous shade of Anthracite with a Black leather interior. Other British icons in the sale include no less than five Jaguar E-Types cross the auction block, with both left and right hand drives, roadsters and coupes represented. Of particular interest is a 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 FHC, finished in Signal Red with a black leather interior, with an estimate of £30,000 to £35,000. A show stopping 1962 Daimler Dart SP250 B Spec from long term ownership with just 1,000 recorded miles since a ground-up restoration, finished in Damson with a red leather interior it’s estimated at £30,000 to £35,000.

“Variety is the spice of life they say, we bring that to the car world”, says Gary Dunne, sales manager at Classic Car Auctions. “The selection of cars on offer at the September Sale is truly staggering and by limiting entries to the catalogue we’ve been able to ensure only the best cars are offered. There aren’t many sales where you can walk away with a classic hot hatch or an equally exquisite Maserati and we are proud to offer such a selection.”

Fast Fords have a strong presence in the sale, highlighted by a 1983 Ford Fiesta XR2 MK1 estimated at £13,000 to £16,000. Finished in Caspian Blue with the iconic XR2 graphics, along with a Grey Cloth interior, this Fiesta has covered just 52,000 miles. A 1990 Ford Escort RS Cosworth in the sale estimated at £38,000 to £42,000 has covered just 22,538 miles under two owners. Finished in Ash Black with a grey cloth interior, the Cossie provides a real opportunity for buyers as one of the most highly sought after fast Fords on the market. Another low mileage Ford in the sale is a 1987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands with an astonishingly low mileage of just 15,185 miles. One of only 1,038 cars built, this Capri is beautifully finished in Brooklands Green Metallic with a Raven Black leather interior piped in red. Presenting in phenomenal condition this Capri is truly one of the best cars on the market currently.

Bringing the Italian exotica to the auction is a 2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti finished in a subtle shade of Nero with a gorgeous tan leather interior. With just 38,000 miles this fabulous, four seater Ferrari has just had a full wheel refurbishment and is estimated at £42,000 to £50,000. At the other end of the scale, a little 1969 Fiat 500 F will be offered with an estimate of £9,000 to £11,000. This rare UK supplied right-hand drive model has covered less than 1,000 miles since a ground-up restoration in 2011. A 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1 on offer is sure to attract rally fans. Estimated at £30,000 to £35,000, the Integrale is finished in a perfect combination of Monza Red with a Black perforated leather interior.

Viewing of lots will be possible on Friday 14th September from 12 noon until 6:00pm and on the day of the sale from 9:00 to 11:00. You can bid on lots online via Proxibid, by attending the sale in person, by phone or by leaving a commission bid.

For more information on the September Sale and to view the full lot list please visit: https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/cca-september-2018-classic-car-sale/view_lots/pn/all