THE MARKET CONTINUES TO DISRUPT THE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION INDUSTRY WITH SEPTEMBER SALES RESULTS

THE MARKET CONTINUES TO DISRUPT THE CLASSIC CAR AUCTION INDUSTRY WITH SEPTEMBER SALES RESULTS

Classic car auction disruptor, The Market, achieved an industry-leading sales rate of 86 per cent during September with total sales of over £327,900, as well as a new UK record auction price for a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider S2 2000 Veloce.

Described as possibly the best example in the country, the original right-hand-drive 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider S2 had been stripped back to bare metal and rebuilt to ‘better than new’ condition, with a blend of patinated original features and fresh parts. The Spider sold for £29,000 on the online auction platform, more than £12,000 above its lower estimate, securing a new UK record auction price for the model.

“September has been another fantastic month for The Market, with all but four of 29 cars selling on our online-only auction platform,” comments Tristan Judge, director, The Market. “The Alfa Romeo Spider S2 is a wonderful representation of the last month’s results, selling well over estimate and achieving a new UK record price.”

Also achieving a spectacular result, a 1967 Volvo 130 Amazon with £50,000 spent on a full professional conversion to full Road Rally/Regularity specification reached a final sale price of £38,000, more than double its pre-auction estimate. Sold as ‘on the button’ and ‘ready to go’, the Volvo Amazon had been prepared for competing at events such as Le Jog, Peking-to-Paris or Classic Malts.

Meanwhile, a restored 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi proved the pulling power of The Market’s bidding platform by selling well above its lower auction estimate for £57,000, returning over £54,000 to the vendor. As a model which had failed to sell at other recent auction events, the final bid for this particular 308 GTSi was a significant £13,000 over the lower pre-auction estimate.

“These results prove that we attract high-quality vehicles and that when placing them before our buyers we are generating very successful auctions for both buyers and sellers. We’ve seen some genuine bargains sold on the platform this month, making for very happy buyers, but also very happy sellers, who receive 95 per cent of sale price, with many having struggled to sell their classics elsewhere by more traditional methods,” concludes Tristan.

Classic car owners looking to sell their car with The Market benefit from just 5 per cent sellers’ commission and no entry fee, while buyers only pay what they bid with no additional fees.

To see all the results from The Market’s September auctions visit https://themarket.co.uk/ or download the free app from Apple Store or Google Play.

JAGUAR, MERCEDES AND FORD MAKE IT 1, 2, 3 AT BARONS, SANDOWN PARK

JAGUAR, MERCEDES AND FORD MAKE IT 1, 2, 3 AT BARONS, SANDOWN PARK

A beautiful 1965 Series 1 Jaguar E-type FHC was first past the finishing post at Barons’ Jaguar Heritage, Classic & Sports Car sale at Sandown Park racecourse last Friday, September 20th. The E-type, which has been the subject of a £60,000 restoration, sold for £71,500 and was followed by a stunning 1968 Mercedes-Benz W113 290SL Pagoda, an original UK RHD car, which achieved £66,000.

The third-highest price of the day was the £25,850 achieved for the sprightly 1936 Ford Model 68 with safari roof, which thoroughly exceeded its £17,000 top estimate. This motor car has a fine history in endurance rallying, having won the Spirit of the Rally trophy in the 2003 Safari Challenge, and subsequently completed the Circuit of Ireland, Africa’s Chipembele Rally and the Peking to Paris Rally. 

63 out of the 100 lots sold, with keen bidding seeing notable cars such as the very rare 1972 Citroen DS21 ‘Jubilee’ EFI Pallas exceeding its guide price to sell for £19,470. An original and rare factory manual supercharged 1995 straight six Jaguar XJR, one of just 105 built-in RHD, nearly doubled its estimate, selling for £4,840, while a fine future classic - a 2007 Jaguar S type XS Sport - performed equally well, selling for £4,510.

All 14 of the classic and future classic motorcycles, trikes, monkey bikes and quad bikes in the sale were snapped up by enthusiasts, with the 1969 Honda Z50A monkey bikes - perfect for the historic racing paddock and one signed by John Surtees and the other by Sir Stirling Moss - selling well, and the two Yamaha Banshees each exceeding top estimate.  

Barons’ next sale at Sandown Park is the Autumn Classic on October 26. Early entries include a handsome 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6 2+2, a 1966 Ford Mustang 289 Auto and a 1958 MG A Roadster 1500. For further information please visit www.barons-auctions.com.

RESULTS, BARONS AT SANDOWN PARK, SEPTEMBER 20TH 2019

MAKE	MODEL	Sold @ Inc
Jaguar	E-Type Series 1 FHC	£71,500
Mercedes	W113 SL Pagoda	£66,000
Ford	Model 68	£25,850
Bentley	S2	£22,000
Jaguar	S-Type 3.8	£22,000
Citroen	DS21 EFI Pallas	£19,470
Bentley	Arnage	£16,500
Bentley	MK6	£16,500
Triumph	TR6	£14,300
Rolls-Royce	Silver Shadow	£11,110
Volkswagen	T2 Devon Pop Up Camper Van	£10,780
Volkswagen	Golf GTi Sportline Convertible	£10,450
Challenger	E-Type Replica MKI	£10,340
Ducati	DM450 Scrambler	£9,350
Jaguar	XKR Carbon Edition	£9,350
Daimler	Double Six Series 3 HE	£8,800
Jaguar	XJS-C Cabriolet	£8,250
Rover	Mini Cooper	£8,250
MG	B 1800 Roadster	£7,480
Yamaha	Raptor	£7,370
Mercedes	CLK55 AMG Convertible	£5,775
Honda	Z50A Monkey Bike - John Surtees Tribute	£5,720
Ducati	DM450 Scrambler	£5,720
Mercedes	380SL	£5,060
Jaguar	XJR	£4,840
Jaguar	S-Type XS Sport	£4,510
Yamaha	Banshee 350	£4,400
Yamaha	Banshee	£4,400
Rolls-Royce	Silver Spirit	£4,400
MG	BGT Limited Edition	£4,290
Alfa Romeo	GTV Twin Spark 16 Valve	£4,180
Bentley	Mulsanne S	£4,070
Honda	Z50A Monkey Bike - Stirling Moss Tribute	£3,960
Daimler	DS420 Landaulette	£3,960
Ford	Transit MKI	£3,520
Audi	80 Convertible	£3,080
Mercedes	W124 E220 Coupe	£2,860
BMW	318i Lux	£2,860
Range Rover	P38 Vogue 4.6	£2,860
LTI	FX4 Fairway London Taxi	£2,750
Audi	TT Quattro	£2,750
BMW	320Ci 2.2 ltr Convertible	£2,750
Fiat	Coupe 20V Limited Edition	£2,750
Jaguar	XJ8 SWB 4.0 V8	£2,530
Jaguar	Mk IX	£2,500
Chevrolet	Camaro	£2,420
Yamaha	Z250	£2,310
Wolseley	6/80	£2,000
Jaguar	XJ12 V12 HE	£1,980
Jaguar	S-Type V6 Sport Special Order	£1,760
Jaguar	420 Automatic	£1,700
Honda	ATC 125M Trike	£1,650
Rover	75 Club SE CDTi Tourer	£1,500
Jaguar	S-Type 3.0 SE V6	£1,350
BMW	540i Touring	£1,150
Honda	1987 CBR 1000F Super Sport	£1,100
Mercedes	CL55 AMG	£1,050
Honda	ATC 185S	£990
Honda	ATC 90 Trike	£908
Audi	A6	£875
BMW	323ic	£800
Honda	70	£605
Honda	70	£605

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.

A FABULOUS FEAST OF FOUR DIFFERENT FERRARI 599S AT SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS SALE

A FABULOUS FEAST OF FOUR DIFFERENT FERRARI 599S AT SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS SALE

2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Manual

The sale of Ferraris being held at the Dallas Burston Polo Club just got even more mouth-watering with over £1 million worth of super rare variations of the Ferrari 599 to be sold by Silverstone Auctions.

The range-topping and most powerful of the four cars is the 2011 599 GTO of which 60 or so of these cars were built in right-hand drive and was the road-going version of the track day 599XX. To make it even more special, it is presented in the rare colour of Avus Bianco with Tour de France Blue stripes, which was a special order request and possibly making this car unique. Supplied new by Ferrari Singapore where the car was regularly serviced and lived until 2017 before coming to the UK, the car has covered 10,920km. This 599 comes with the official Ferrari service book with all the stamps clearly visible and with all UK taxes paid the car now conforms to the same specification as a UK example. An amazing opportunity to acquire a super rare 599 estimated at £400,000 to £460,000.

Our second Ferrari 599 is the 2008 GTB. What makes this one so special is that it is one of just ten examples supplied to Europe made with the manual gearbox, as opposed to the F1-style paddle shift systems. In total, just 30 cars were made worldwide in this specification making these cars virtually unobtainable. Estimated at £365,000 to £400,00 this left-hand-drive 599 looks stunning in Fiorano Rosso with Cuoio interior. Now UK registered, this Swiss supplied car was bought by our vendor, the second owner, in 2018 and has formed part of his significant Ferrari collection. With just 19,000km on the clock, this 599 has been regularly looked after and cared for, coming with its original full luggage set, build brochure and history file. Now in the care of Silverstone Auctions and available for private inspection, this is an extremely rare car and very collectable.

The third Ferrari 599 is just as special as the others, it is a special edition GTB built to celebrate 60 years of F1 wins and named after the multiple F1 champion Fernando Alonso. This 2012 Ferrari 599 GTB 60 F1 Alonso Final Edition is being offered at £220,000 to £260,000 and is one of 40 cars built and based on the HGTE model. Finished in Rosso F1 Storico with white highlights and a bespoke Alonso interior, this very special 599 was registered as a demonstrator by Gaudual Sport S.A.S Ferrari France in 2012 and purchased by its first owner in 2013. Imported to the UK in 2017 and used sparingly forming part of the vendor’s collection, this car has been serviced by Maranello Egham and Dick Lovett Ferrari in Swindon. As 2012 marked the end of the production for the 599 this immaculate 8,000-mile example is extremely tempting as they do not appear very often.

Our final 599 is a 2007 GTB Fiorano finished in Nero Metallic with a Rosso leather interior. A great value car at £90,000 to £105,000, this 599 has a very impressive specification and is in superb condition. The UK specified right-hand drive car with just 26,000-miles on the clock, this 599 has been serviced by Graypaul no less than ten times. A great opportunity to acquire an entry-level 599 in superb condition.

Harry Whale, auction manager for Silverstone Auctions commented: "It is a very special moment for us to be offering not one but four different variations of the Ferrari 599 at our sale on the 21st September.”

“Each of these cars offers something very special and different making them super collectable within their own right.”

“For any Ferrari enthusiast these cars will attract lots of interest, as cars of this rarity do not come to market that often.”

“Where else will you find four different 599s to suit all requirements. The vendor of the manual 599 told me how great it is to drive. Our sale is a unique opportunity to acquire something truly useable as well as collectable.”

Silverstone Auctions sale also includes a selection of marque related automobilia which starts at 10.30am.

The most successful car in the history of F1 is the Ferrari 312T which was raced by some of the greatest drivers and the automobilia sale has a number of 312T related items.

One of the lots, a striking original Acrylic on canvas depicting the late great Niki Lauda in his Ferrari 312T at Casino Square by Arthur Benjamins. The vendor purchased it directly from the artist 42 years ago and had it signed by Niki Lauda in 2013. Coming with a certificate of authenticity it is estimated at £5,000 to £7,000. These works of art are highly sought after, so this presents a rare opportunity to acquire one.

There are also two 1/12 scale models, a Ferrari 312T driven by Niki Lauda to the 1975 F1 World Championship and another the 312 T4 driven by Gilles Villeneuve. Both are one off-pieces and finished to the highest standards and estimated at £500 to £1,000 each.

Jody Scheckter, who famously drove for Ferrari, is depicted in this stunning photographic print by Michael Hewett on the run down to Mirabeau in the 312 T5 and signed by him with a certificate of authenticity.

The Sale of Ferrari and Porsche takes place at the Dallas Burston Polo Club on Saturday 21st September. The auction starts with automobilia at 10.30, followed by the Ferrari sale at 12.30 and Porsche at 2.30. The lots can be previewed on Friday the 20thSeptember from 1pm to 5pm.

2019 Forthcoming Auctions21st September A Sale of Ferrari and Porsche - Dallas Burston Polo Club
9th & 10th November NEC Classic Motor Show Sale - NEC Birmingham
22nd February 2020 Race Retro Classic and Competition Car Sale - Stoneleigh

ULTRA RARE BUGATTI LEADS BURNETT COLLECTION AT GOODWOOD REVIVAL SALE

ULTRA RARE BUGATTI LEADS BURNETT COLLECTION AT GOODWOOD REVIVAL SALE

From the collection of the late Barry Burnett

1935 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante
Coachwork by Bugatti
Registration no. DYF 4
Chassis no. 57252

An ultra-rare and exceptional 1935 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Faux Cabriolet will lead a stunning sextet of cars collected by the late Barry Burnett, which will be offered in the Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale on 14 September.

The Atalante is one of only very few surviving 'Atalante' fixed-head coupés. Having spent its early life in France, the Bugatti crossed the Atlantic in 1957, when purchased by an American collector, before returning to Europe in the 1980s.

Barry encountered the Atalante when it was in the possession of another notable collector, Peter Rae, who had had the car completely restored, although, unusually, it retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox and body, all with matching numbers. Barry acquired it as a straight swap for a Delage, adding its registration 'DYF 4' which once appeared on the Type 57S Atlantic of Sir Malcolm Campbell. The car, finished in striking black and cream coachwork, has an estimate of £1,000,000 – 1,500,000.

West Countryman Burnett was a renowned motor car collector, most famously possessing a Corsica-bodied 1931 Daimler Double Six – the first car he ever purchased – which in later life went on to win the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2006.

Bonhams had the privilege of handling a collection of 28 of Barry's 60 motor cars in the 2009 Beaulieu Sale, which was a huge success.

The other five cars being offered a decade later at Goodwood are an eclectic selection and line up as follows:

1938 Lagonda V12 'Le Mans Replica' Tourer

A pre-production prototype and factory press car which, with Earl Howe at the wheel, set a new national '100-miles-in-the-hour' record at Brooklands in 1938. The Lagonda has been in the Burnett family since 1989. Estimate: £200,000 – 300,000.

1963 Facel Vega Facel II, Estimate £200,000 – 300,000.

One of just 26 right-hand drive versions of the French luxury grand tourer, advertised at the time of production as the fastest 4-seater coupé in the world and driven by a host of notable owners including Pablo Picasso, Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, Princess Grace of Monaco and Stirling Moss.

1936 Lagonda LG45 Tourer. Estimate £120,000 – 160,000.

1936 Talbot-Lago T23 Le Mans Replica. Estimate £100,000 - 150,000.

Jaguar D-Type Replica. Estimate £40,000 – 70,000.

Sholto Gilbertson, Bonhams Motor Cars Department Director UK, commented: "We are delighted to have been entrusted to offer another bespoke selection from the Burnett stable at this year's Goodwood Revival Sale. It reflects Barry's expert eye for quality and his passion for classic and vintage motor cars."

One fine example of Barry's eye for quality is the opulent 1934 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Phaeton, which he added to his collection in 2006, and which Bonhams will offer in its Quail Lodge Auction in California on 15 August. Featuring stylish coachwork by renowned Duesenberg restorer Fran Roxas, this is one of the most important models ever produced and has an estimate of $600,000 – 800,000 (£490,000 – 660,000).