SUPERSTAR CARS AND SUPERCARS TO BE AUCTIONED AT SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS HEYTHROP AND BRITISH MARQUES SALE

SUPERSTAR CARS AND SUPERCARS TO BE AUCTIONED AT SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS HEYTHROP AND BRITISH MARQUES SALE

1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche DHC

Two superb sales by Silverstone Auctions, The British Marques and Heythrop Classic Car sale will take place across one day on the 11th May at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire.

With 75 lots of rare and exotic cars and 109 lots of Automobilia, a busy and exciting sale awaits bidders.

Amongst the lots are the Aston Martin DB5, once owned by renowned car collector Chris Evans and used as the official car on a limited edition of stamps by the Royal Mail. A rare DB2 Washboard in stunning condition and a fabulous Ferrari Daytona Spyder, are just a some of the highlighted Lots.

We are also delighted that Jamiroquai frontman, Jay Kay, has given us a personal preview of his Mini Cooper Sport, Lot 401 and its unique features to bidders. You can see his amusing introduction to “Chuckles” in the video below.

The British Marques Sale, in association with the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, has a wide selection of Jaguars on offer including the two Jaguar XJ220s (Lots 410 & 429), a number of E-types in varying conditions and an astoundingly low mileage Mk2 3.8 (Lot 405).

Lot 449 in the British Marques Sale is a very rare Lotus Exige, Chassis No1 with just 17,100 miles on the clock and only 1,400 covered in the last 12 years. This car has a very interesting history, it was tested by Richard Hammond in the period, Lotus Cars and Coronation St, Emmerdale and Shameless actor Scott Wright where previous owners. With only 100 of these Series 1 cars thought to remain in right-hand drive, Chassis No1 is estimated at £40,000 to £50,000.

The next two highlighted Lots, 427 and 434, are rather special and perfect for summer. Firstly, we have the 1991 Bentley Continental Convertible, Lot 427, one of just 421 built and supplied new to Japan before being sold to its second owner in California where it stayed with limited usage until 2005. The previous vendor bought the car with 21,000 miles from new before it was sold to the current vendor in 2013 who used it for high days and holidays, covering just 5,700 miles whilst in his care. A rare opportunity for an estimate of £80,000 to £90,000.

The second of these Lots is 434, the 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche DHC, which has had just three owners and covered only 29,000 miles. A stunning Corniche with an extensive history folder all very neatly filed, this car is totally original and untouched. Fastidiously looked after, it is preserved in incredible condition and estimated at £70,000 to £80,000.

Lot 313 in the Heythrop sale, the 1978 Ferrari 400 GT Series 1 is an incredible opportunity to own. It is 1 of only 27 right-hand drive cars in manual, with less than 45,000 miles and has had only four previous owners, two of which are from the same family. With an unbroken history file, tool kit, original Neiman keys a recent service, this car is offered with an estimate of £38,000 to £44,000.

In the Automobilia and Watches sale, there are a wide selection of items to choose from. If you are planning to go on holiday why not treat yourself to a set of Ferrari 355 Schedoni Luggage? A three-piece set which today is very rare and no longer being produced. Including locks and keys, but no dust cover, estimated at £800 to £1,200.

Alternatively, if you have a Ferrari 328/Mondial, how about an original Cavallino print luggage set. Manufactured by Italstyle during the 1970s, this is a lovely set of luggage estimated at £2,000 to £2,500.

Arwel Richards, Auction Manager for the Heythrop sale commented: "The team has put together a great catalogue of the finest and most interesting motorcars. There is literally a car for every enthusiast.”

“Using specialist knowledge and working closely with vendors from all over the UK and Europe, the cars all come together in one place offering the buyer a unique choice. This sale exemplifies why using a specialist auction house to sell rare, low mileage and impeccably restored cars, is key in today's market. It offers the buyer a huge choice."

VIEWING - 10th May

09:00 to 17:00

AUCTION – 11th May

10:30 Automobilia and Watches 12:30 Heythrop Classic Car Sale 14:00 A Sale of British Marques

2019 Forthcoming Auctions

11th May The Heythrop Classic Car Sale - Heythrop Park

11th May A Sale of British Marques - Heythrop Park

27th & 28th July The Silverstone Classic Sale – Silverstone

21st September A Sale Of Ferraris - Dallas Burston Polo Club

22nd September The Porsche Sale - Dallas Burston Polo Club

9th & 10th November NEC Classic Motor Show Sale - NEC Birmingham