1970s SUPERCAR WEEK AT ONLINE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION HOUSE, THE MARKET

1970s SUPERCAR WEEK AT ONLINE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION HOUSE, THE MARKET

Classic car auction disruptor, The Market, will auction a trio of exemplary 1970s supercars on its online-only bidding portal this week, where buyers pay only what they bid and sellers receive 95 per cent of the sale price.

The three supercars, a Ferrari 308 GTSi, De Tomaso Pantera L and Jensen Interceptor Mk III, offer classic car enthusiasts and collectors the opportunity to buy a magnificent example of an iconic car of the 1970s style and substance era, from the comfort and convenience of their own home.

“All three of these fantastic supercars are achingly beautiful and brutish to drive!” comments Tristan Judge, director at The Market. “Each car has been exceptionally well maintained, either by their owners or marque experts, and each offers both collectability and driveability. With three to choose from, buyers are really spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing their poison!”

The 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi for sale was purchased by its current owner in 2013 as his ‘forever car’, which marked the start of a comprehensive restoration with renowned specialists, Italia Autosport, to turn a ‘good car’ into a ‘great car’. Having been driven just 400 miles since its completion to near concours standard and reading just 59,400 miles, the now fully fettled 308 GTSi has an estimated value of £44,000 - £50,000, with bidding already underway and ending on 25th September at 8:00pm GMT.

The second supercar is a 1974 De Tomaso Pantera L in highly original condition and finished in a striking orange, reminiscent of the era. Purchased by the current owner from a church which it was donated to, the Pantera has been treated to new suspension, rustproofing, carburettor rebuild and new engine coolant. Estimated at £65,000 - £75,000 with an odometer reading of just 34,000 miles, the online auction of this cult classic will start on 25th September and end on 2nd October at 8:00pm GMT, a timely purchase in the marque’s 60th anniversary year.

The British supercar of the trio, the 1973 Jensen Interceptor Mk III, is in fabulous condition, just a hair’s-breadth from concours condition. With a 7.2 litre Golden Commando V8 engine and a TorqueFlite automatic gearbox, it is as brutal as it is handsome with lashings of leather, wood and chrome. In the care of the same owner for the past four and a half years, the Interceptor has been treated to vast expenditure at marque experts Cropredy Bridge, where sensible upgrades to the brake system and air conditioning have been installed to allow the vendor to use the car regularly. Reading just 46,259 miles and estimated at £37,000 - £44,000, the online auction for the Interceptor starts on 23rd September and ends on 30th September at 8:00pm GMT.

“As an online auction house we believe strongly in transparency and honesty at the point of sale and purchase. I encourage anyone interested in these fabulous cars to make the most of our detailed online descriptions, large image galleries and videos on our website. Interested buyers can also communicate directly with the seller and even visit and inspect the cars before they bid online. If they are successful, they’ll own a stunning classic supercar by the end of the month,” concludes Tristan, “And if the sixties is more your thing, we have a couple of E-Types being auctioned very soon too.”

To find out more about the cars for sale and to bid on an auction, visit www.themarket.co.uk.

VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE AS 151 LOTS GO TO AUCTION THIS WEEKEND

VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE AS 151 LOTS GO TO AUCTION THIS WEEKEND

This weekend, Classic Car Auctions will be holding their auction at the Warwickshire Event Centre, the first of four sales being held at the venue this year, with 151 outstanding lots on offer.

Among the lots going under the hammer on Saturday will be four lots with celebrity provenance. Rowan Atkinson himself has consigned his beloved Mercedes 500E, a car he has own twice and now offered at No Reserve! Whilst a 1969 Alfa Romeo owned and restored by John Squires of the Stone Roses is also being offered at £26,000 to £30,000. Harry Metcalfe, famed for his Harry’s Garage series and his expert knowledge of the car industry, has submitted two cars, a rare Lancia Kappa at No Reserve and his glorious 1993 Mercedes-Benz 6.0-Litre V12 that can balance a 50 pence piece on the engine whilst running to prove the smoothness of the engine, this is £8,000 to £10,000.

With lots of sporty cars on offer the 1993 Lotus Carlton, one of only 284 right-hand-drive cars, is rare and one of incredible four door performance. Sourced very carefully by the vendor is now offered at £40,000 to £50,000. The BMW M3 is held in high regard and lot 363 a 1990 E30 model is being offered in largely original condition at £34,000 to £38,000. With two-seaters a plenty, the 1964 Mercedes-Benz, Lot 381, is a superb classic with traditional Mercedes looks in light red and a black Pagoda hardtop it is being offered at £38,000 to £44,000. Alternatively, lot 358, the 1999 BMW Z3M Roadster is a rare opportunity to acquire a car with just 6,000 miles from new and one owner for £28,000 to £32,000.

From the Porsche stable, the classic 1971 911T offered at £50,000 to £60,000 and presented in Sepia Brown looks terrific and with the classic Porsche look. Lot 369 and only eight years older the 911 SC Sport Targa is very impressive. Finished in Guards Red and with a huge history file, the car has had the wheels and interior refreshed and the body has been professionally stripped and repainted. With a fresh MOT for the sale it is offered at £50,000 to £60,000.

A rare limited-edition Range Rover, one of only 200 made to celebrate the 20thanniversary of the marque is also going under the hammer. Owned by the vendor for the last 16 years and largely original, this car, number 38, is supplied with its original presentation pack and signed letter from Charles Spencer King. Having undergone an extensive restoration over the last three years it is no ready for the new owner to enjoy. Estimated at £35,000 to £40,000 the appropriate number plate, H19 CSK is included in the sale.

Gary Dunne commented: “I am really looking forward to the sale on Saturday. We have consigned 151 superb lots and like to thank all the vendors for entrusting their cars to us for new homes here and abroad.”

“I am also delighted that Rowan Atkinson himself has entrusted his car to us alongside other celebrity cars.”

“For a preview of the cars please do take a look at our video clip here.

A complete list of the 151 cars being offered on the 25th May at the Warwickshire Event Centre can be found here

ADDRESS

The Warwickshire Event Centre

Leamington Spa

CV31 1XN

Viewing

24th May – 12:00 to 18:00

Auction

25th May – 11:00 onwards

2019 Forthcoming Auctions

25th May – CCA May Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

3rd August - CCA August Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

A FULL HOUSE OF CARS FOR CCA AUCTION

A FULL HOUSE OF CARS FOR CCA AUCTION

 1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto Boatail Spider 1750

1971 Porsche 911T 2.7-litre

 1999 BMW Z3M Roadster

 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (W113

As the closing date passed, Classic Car Auctions are delighted to announce a full house of cars, with 151 lots going under the hammer at the Warwickshire Event Centre on the 25th May.

Among the superb lots, which include a number of celebrity cars from Rowan Atkinson’s Mercedes 500 E, to a lovely 1969 Alfa Romeo Duetto Boat-Tail Spider, once owned by John Squires of the Stone Roses. He was the first owner who imported the car and since arriving in the UK in 2001, it was then restored to a very high standard, with a comprehensive history file of the work undertaken and invoices to John Squires. Now finished in period grey with a burgundy leather interior it is being offered for an estimated £26,000 to £30,000.

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions sales manager commented: “We are absolutely delighted that Rowan Atkinson CBE has chosen Classic Car Auctions to sell his Mercedes. We are often asked to sell cars on behalf or directly for well-known individuals. This is a special car for him and offered at No Reserve. It has created a lot of interest, as all of his cars usually do.”

“We also have a couple of other cars with interesting celebrity connections such as the lovely Alfa and also two cars from Harry Metcalfe of Harry’s Garage.”

If you are after a two-seater for the summer and maybe something a bit more modern, a 1999 BMW Z3M Roadster is being offered in a stunning colour combination of Estoril Blue with a blue and silver Nappa interior. With just one owner from new and only 6,000 miles on the clock and 15 miles travelled since its last major service, this car is one for the discerning collector. Estimated at £28,000 to £32,000.

A really wonderful classic is this 1964 Mercedes 230 SL ‘Pagoda’, which has been in family ownership for the last 43 years and dry stored from 1976 to 2004. Presented in light red with a black Pagoda hard top, this car has been maintained rather than restored, with around £22,000 spent in recent years. The current vendor who is a member of the same family and has used the car since is now offering it for sale estimated at £38,000 to £44,000.

And for a true classic, a 1971 Porsche 911 T. Imported from Orlando, Florida in 2016 with an indicated 17,700 miles. This car has been fully restored over the last three years, repainted in Sepia Brown and has been fitted with the larger capacity 2.7-litre engine. It has a full UK history, but nothing from its time in the USA, making this car great value at £50,000 to £60,000.

Gary Dunne commented further: “This 1970s Porsche 911T is the car of my childhood and great looking Porsche. Alongside the BMW Z3M, we also have a pair of BMW M3s, one each from a different decade.”

“With 151 cars consigned and a valuation of around £2,000,000, we are looking forward to a great auction with full restoration projects to genuine and original examples being offered at the Warwickshire Event Centre on the 25th May.”

ADDRESS

The Warwickshire Event Centre

Leamington Spa

CV31 1XN

Viewing

24th May – 12:00 to 18:00

Auction

25th May – 11:00 onwards

2019 Forthcoming Auctions

25th May – CCA May Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

3rd August - CCA August Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

BRITISH POWERHOUSES BEING OFFERED AT CCA MAY SALE

BRITISH POWERHOUSES BEING OFFERED AT CCA MAY SALE

Classic Car Auctions sale on the 25th May at the Warwickshire Event Centre will see a number of British powerhouses going under the hammer from Bentley, Aston Martin, Jaguar and MG.

A combined 20.1 litres of British muscle from a Continental Mulliner GT, DB7 V12 Vantage Coupe, an XJR and an MG RV8 will get you all revved up and raring to go as these impressive cars vie for new homes.

Bentleys give you wings and this 6.0 litre W12 twin-turbo Bentley Continental GT Mulliner will certainly do that! Presented in Diamond Black with a Porpoise Grey and diamond-quilted St.James Red leather interior styled by Mulliner, this 33,553-mile luxury motor will waft you around in style and elegance. Estimated at £20,000 to £25,000 this stunning car comes with an extensive history file and a fresh service prior to the sale.

The Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupe is an elegant luxury GT and this 2001 model is presented in Tour de France Blue with a Pacific Grey leather interior. It was supplied new by Aston Martin Stratstone and has had four owners who have covered 76,200 miles. It comes with a partial history and the first 10 years of stamps from the supplying dealer. Estimated at £24,000 to £28,000.

Our next powerhouse comes in the form of a 2005 Jaguar XJR with a 4.2-litre supercharged V8 engine. Extremely well maintained and finished in Radiance Red with a Black Nappa leather interior, the paintwork has been fully protected and the alloys refurbished. This Jaguar has formed part of a private collection where it has been kept in regulated storage. It has been recently serviced and estimated at £7,000 to £9,000.

A large proportion of MG RV8s went to Japan, though quite a few were re-imported back to the UK. This 1994 car is one of those sold new to Japan and returned to the UK in 2006, it comes with an extensive history file in Japanese! Displaying approximately 53,000 miles on the clock and with the current owner for the last three years, this car is presented well in Woodcote Green. Freshly serviced in April, it is now offered with an estimate of £15,000 to £18,000.

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions sales manager commented: “We are delighted to offer these British cars, the epitome of British manufacturing. They are real powerhouses and the Bentley is rather special. We always do well with these types of cars and look forward to the sale.”

Classic Car Auctions are still accepting cars for the auction and can be contacted on 01926 640888 or email enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk and would be happy to talk with you and help you through the process of consigning your car, alternatively, you can also use their online Value My Classic service.

2019 Forthcoming Auctions

25th May – CCA May Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

3rd August - CCA August Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

1994 MG RV8 2005 2001 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupe

 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner 2005 Jaguar XJR (X350)

FOND FAMILY CLASSICS COMING TO CCA AUCTION AT WARWICKSHIRE EVENT CENTRE

FOND FAMILY CLASSICS COMING TO CCA AUCTION AT WARWICKSHIRE EVENT CENTRE

Bottom Left: 1933 Riley Nine Special Four Seat Tourer
Bottom Right: 1967 Triumph TR4A (OD) Surrey Top
Top Left: 1955 MG Magnette ZA
Top Right: 1972 Triumph TR6 CP (150 BHP) with OD

Classic Car Auctions’ next sale at the Warwickshire Event Centre on the 25th May, will be offering some wonderful British classics owned or known of by the same family for many years.

Riley, Triumph and MG, some of the greatest names of their time, will be represented with a 1933 Riley Nine, a 1967 Triumph TR4A and a 1955 MG Magnette ZA all with long term connections, as well as a 1972 Triumph TR6.

Offered for sale is a 1933 Riley Nine Special Four Seat Tourer. The current owner hand crafted a bespoke 4 seat Tourer bodywork with a folding roof to the chassis of what was once the most successful light sporting car of its time, the Riley Nine. Extensively used for touring and trips to the Continent, the car has been in the same ownership for 19 years. The 1087cc Twin Cam engine was subjected to a recent rebuild and comes with a partial history. Estimated at £12,000 to £15,000 a great little car for the summer.

A stunning 1967 Triumph TR4A presented in Wedgewood Blue and 10 years in the current ownership is being offered for sale. In 2014 the car underwent a body off restoration and repaint which has been comprehensively documented and included in its extensive history file. With a new interior, wheels, tyres, engine, gearbox, overdrive, brakes, and suspension reconditioned, this is as good a car as you could hope for. Estimated at £25,000 to £30,000 it also comes with the desirable Surrey Top.

The first monocoque car to bear the MG badge was the Magnette ZA which was also the fastest saloon in period. This 1955 MG Magnette ZA has been known by the same family for the past 25 years, it was once owned by a family friend and has had a total of five former keepers. Finished in Maroon with Tan vinyl and a service history from 1955 to 1961 and then from 1983 to date, the car will also come with its original seats. This is a lovely car estimated at £8,000 to £10,000.

Rebuilt in 2012, this 1972 Triumph TR6 CP benefits from matching numbers and supported by a Heritage Certificate and original line build specification sheet. When rebuilt it was subject to the usual upgrades and fitted with fuel injection rated at 150bhp, the car also has overdrive on third and fourth gears. A lovely example faithfully restored and estimated at £16,000 to £18,000.

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions auction manager commented: “It is always a pleasure to have these wonderful classics alongside more modern and what are becoming future classics.”

“The MG Magnette has a lovely story to it and I am sure will be a welcome addition to anyone’s collection. The Riley Nine is also an intriguing car with the body having been crafted by its current owner.”

“The two Triumphs are always popular cars to own and with the summer coming along, everyone needs a classic convertible to cruise around in!”

“With 120 lots consigned so far, we have a large selection of cars to suit all requirements and we are still accepting cars up to next weekend.”

Classic Car Auctions are still accepting cars for the auction and can be contacted on 01926 640888 or email enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk and would be happy to talk with you and help you through the process of consigning your car, alternatively, you can also use their online Value My Classic service.

2019 Forthcoming Auctions

25th May – CCA May Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

3rd August - CCA August Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

MODERN CLASSICS VERSUS YOUNG TIMERS, BMW M3S, PORSCHE AND LOTUS CARLTON IN CCA SALE

MODERN CLASSICS VERSUS YOUNG TIMERS, BMW M3S, PORSCHE AND LOTUS CARLTON IN CCA SALE

1993 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton

Modern Classics from the nineties and Young Timers from the noughties to go head to head at CCA May sale at the Warwick Event Centre on the 25th May with classics from BMW, Porsche and a Lotus Carlton.

CCA are offering for sale two BMW M3s from different decades, a 1990s E30 and a 2003 M3 E46 from a private collection, a powerhouse from Vauxhall, the Lotus Carlton and a Porsche 911 Turbo S.

BMW’s M series are famed for their high performance and always generate huge interest when they come on the market. CCA have two cars from two different eras being offered, the first a 1990 E30 left-hand drive originally supplied to Germany and brought to the UK in 2005. Clearly, this car has been cared for by its three previous owners and enjoyed with 120,000 miles on the clock and an extensive history file with a recent service at a BMW main dealer. Estimated at £34,000 to £38,000 this is one of the most topical modern classic saloons on the market in largely original condition.

From the noughties, a 2003 M3 E46 with 38,000 miles and one previous owner finished in Phoenix yellow and immaculately presented. Supplied with all the original books, main dealer stamped book and recent service. Estimated at £24,000 to £28,000 this is a serious car for a serious collector.

The Lotus Carlton, a four-door powerhouse from Vauxhall with the performance of contemporary sports cars, turned heads in the 90s when the car was launched. CCA have number 886, one of the 284 right-hand drive Carltons made was sourced by the current vendor after a lengthy search. A 1993 model with 76,000 miles, this is a highly original car in Imperial Green and sparingly used in recent years. It comes with a comprehensive history file, service binder and assorted invoices. Estimated at £40,000 to £45,000 the car comes with a valid MOT.

Get ready for the summer with a 2003 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo S Cabriolet, cared for by an enthusiast since 2011. Presented in Basalt Black with 41,000 miles, the original books, stamped service record and serviced in October 2018. A seriously powerful car with a few upgrades, this car is ready for the summer and estimated at £36,000 to £42,000.

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions auction manager commented “Loving the cars in our forthcoming auction at the Warwickshire Event Centre. They remind me of my youth!”

“It is very exciting to see some of these cars coming through as future classics, like the Lotus Carlton and we always love a Porsche and BMW M3. It’s going to be a great sale and hope to build on the huge success of our last auction at the NEC in March.”

Classic Car Auctions are still accepting cars for the auction and can be contacted on 01926 640888 or email enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk and would be happy to talk with you and help you through the process of consigning your car, alternatively, you can also use their online Value My Classic service.

2019 Forthcoming Auctions

25th May – CCA May Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

3rd August - CCA August Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

ROWAN ATKINSON OFFERS HIS MERCEDES 500 E AS STAR LOT AT CCA’S MAY SALE

ROWAN ATKINSON OFFERS HIS MERCEDES 500 E AS STAR LOT AT CCA’S MAY SALE

The next Classic Car Auctions (CCA) sale on the 25th May at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre is set to have a number of star lots, including a 1991 Mercedes 500 E owned twice by Rowan Atkinson.

Leading the sale is the 1991 Mercedes 500 E currently owned and offered by Rowan Atkinson CBE. A known car enthusiast and historic racer, Rowan likes to enjoy his cars rather than tuck them away. His most prized car, which was recently sold, the Mclaren F1, is well documented.

The Mercedes 500E he is offering is extremely unusual in that Rowan has owned it not once, but twice.

He bought the car new in 1991 and owned it for four years before selling it on to its second owner, who then owned the car for the next 23 years. Rowan then repurchased the car in July 2017 as he had enjoyed it so much and now offers it for sale again.

This particular Mercedes 500 E is a real rarity as it is 1 of only 29 UK supplied cars in Left Hand Drive and is a serious powerhouse. The ultimate wolf in sheep’s clothing, its 5.0L V8 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds and tops out at 161mph.

It has regularly been featured in Car Magazine over the years and comes with a comprehensive history file. With an MOT until 2020 and attractively guided to allow for some tidying up, this could be your chance to own an extremely unique car being offered at no reserve.

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions auction manager commented “We are delighted to be offering a car direct from Rowan Atkinson. It has such an unusual story in that he has owned it twice.”

“We often have unusual stories and this one is one of those, especially for a celebrity to repurchase his car after such a long period”

“We generally do well with celebrity cars and this car is going to generate a lot of interest, not just because who owned it but also the rarity of the car.”

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2019 Forthcoming Auctions

25th May – CCA May Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

3rd August - CCA August Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre