AN EXCELLENT CATALOGUE OF HIGH-QUALITY EVERYMAN CLASSICS ACHIEVE SUPERB RESULTS AT CCA SALE

AN EXCELLENT CATALOGUE OF HIGH-QUALITY EVERYMAN CLASSICS ACHIEVE SUPERB RESULTS AT CCA SALE

1970 Ford Capri MK1 2000 V4 GT XLR

Last weekend’s sale of 115 Everyman Classics at the Warwickshire Event Centre achieved outstanding results as two Ford Capris and a delivery mileage BMW 1M stood out as they went under the hammer at the CCA sale.

Modern classics were certainly cars to be watching as a Golf Sportline, BMW 735i, Mercedes E55 AMG, Ferrari 348 and an Audi Quattro achieved very solid results.

Classics featured very well with 1959 Isetta Bubble car, Triumph TR250, an Austin 7 Special and two MG TDs also achieving excellent results.

Gary Dunne Classic Car Auctions Manager commented: “We had a very good sale resulting in a very respectable 68% sale rate in the current market conditions. Classics did very well, but so did modern future classics with some notable standouts all helping to achieve over £1.1 million worth of sales.”

“The quality of the cars consigned was excellent and wide-ranging. From these results, modern classics are certainly proving a popular investment, but your traditional classics are still holding their own.”

Out of the 115 cars consigned there were two Ford Capris from the 1970s. Lot 741 the 1974 Mk1 RS3100 which had been superbly restored and possibly one of 50 left achieved £53,280 and the just as rare Lot 749 1970 Mk1 2000 V4 GT XLR in outstanding condition saw £27,195 as the hammer fell.

One of the most modern cars crossing the block and taking centre stage at the auction was Lot 755 the 2011 BMW 1M with delivery mileage only. Finished in a striking Valencia Orange this car had been tucked away from the elements and now having seen the light sold for £59,385.

The quality of modern classics continued with Lot 708 a 1993 VW Golf GTi Sportline which had just 26,000 miles on the clock and was in amazing condition. Sparking lots of interest it sold for a staggering £26,085. Lot 727 was also in remarkable condition and seemingly un-marked this 1985 BMW 735i with 18,000 miles sold for £17,205.

Other notable achievements were Lots 728 a 1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG a super impressive super-saloon selling for £17,205, Lot 724 a 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider in manual sold for £53,280. Lot 714 a very nice example of a 1988 Audi UR Quattro in Tornado Red sold for £22,866.

Among the traditional classics, there were some very unusual and well-presented offerings, Lot 709 a cheeky little 1959 BMW Isetta Bubble Car saw battle between Cyprus and Dorset eventually selling to a Cypriot museum for £12,210. Lot 739 a very nicely restored 1968 Triumph TR250 sold for £37,185, Lot 759 the little 1934 Austin 7 Special had a last-minute change to No Reserve and sped off the blocks at £12,210 still achieving its estimate. There were two 1953 MG TDs in the auction and eight lots apart both selling very well. Lot 780 the fully restored Old English White car which had been converted from left to right-hand drive sold for £24,420 and Lot 788 also fully restored but in left-hand drive sold for £22,200.

Gary Dunne continued: “Some very pleasing results, a testament to the quality of the catalogue and these highlighted cars are just some sold within their estimated price range. A full list can be found on our website.”

“Our next sale is on the 7th December at the Warwickshire Event Centre, so we look forward to our next catalogue of consignments over the coming weeks.”

If you are thinking of consigning your car in the future, you can pre-book an appointment to come along to our Cars Coffee and Consigning event that we are holding at the British Motor Museum on the following Wednesdays, 9th and 23rd October and 6th November where one of our consigners will be on hand to help you through the process and we can arrange professional photography and entry to the museum at our cost entirely free of charge.

Classic Car Auctions are now taking entries for their next sale on the 7th December at the Warwickshire Event Centre.

They 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.

Forthcoming Auctions

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre 28th and 29th March – Practical Classics Restoration Show, NEC Birmingham 13th June – CCA Summer Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

26th September – CCA Autumn Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre 12th December – CCA Winter Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS ANNOUNCE THEIR BIGGEST AND BEST CATALOGUE EVER WITH OVER 180 LOTS CONSIGNED

CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS ANNOUNCE THEIR BIGGEST AND BEST CATALOGUE EVER WITH OVER 180 LOTS CONSIGNED

2007 Aston Martin Vanquish S Coupe

Classic Car Auctions sale on the 3rd August is set to be the biggest sale ever, with 185 cars consigned covering early classics to modern supercars further underlining CCAs moto of Everyman Classics.

The Warwickshire Event Centre will be again hosting the August sale and headlining will be a 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish S estimated at £100,000 to £120,000.

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions auction manager commented: “The whole team has worked so hard to put together this fantastic catalogue and we are over the moon with the quality and quantity of cars we are offering.”

“The total value of consigned is £3.5 million. A huge thank you to all the vendors for entrusting their cars to us and we look forward to sale day.”

The Aston Martin Vanquish S is the highest value lot and also the highest value car ever consigned to a CCA auction, scoring very impressively on the CCA condition report. With just over 15,000 miles this is a stunning car presented in Morning Frost White with Chancellor Red leather and Black Cherry carpeting. One of the best- designed cars by the design master Ian Callum and attractively guided to sell.

Over the years there have been some very high-powered cars produced by Japanese manufacturers and further boosted by the Fast and Furious films inspiring many to further modify these rocketships. CCA have a superb unmodified 1997 Toyota Supra car with just over 64,000 miles, which is possibly one of the best available and estimated at £30,000 to £35,000.

The Volkswagen Beetle was made famous in the Herbie films and was launched as the people’s car. In 2003 production ceased after 65 years as demand dropped and CCA have one of the very last cars produced in Mexico with just 435 miles on the clock. A left-hand-drive model and just two owners this car has formed part of a private collection since 2012. Estimated at £12,500 to £15,000 but being offered at No Reserve, this car is in wonderful condition with its original owner’s manual fresh service and MOT.

Another wonderful car, again being offered at No Reserve but estimated at £20,000 to £25,000 is this 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC. Coming from a private collection since 2011 and just three owners from new, this is a superb example of a classic coupe. Coming with a full history, book pack and a smidge over 27,000 miles this car is in stunning condition.

Among the lots are two notable classics, a 1954 Citroen Traction Avant, a car that was ahead of its time setting the standard for modern-day motoring. Built in Paris, this left-hand-drive car has had a full independent inspection by a Citroen specialist, comes with a good history file, MOT and estimated at £12,000 to £15,000.

The second of our notable classics and one with a wonderful story is this 1938 Austin Heavy 12/4 Pick Up estimated at £20,000 to £25,000. Originally created as one of just six and all almost unique as they were built using spare parts and made by the apprentices at Longbridge. This pick up has been restored by its former keeper over a number of years and is now a real piece of automotive history making it a rare opportunity to acquire a vehicle that would be seen on film sets such as Downton Abbey.

Viewing takes place on Friday 2nd August from 10am to 6pm with the auction getting underway on Saturday the 3rd from 10.30am.

Classic Car Auctions can be contacted on 01926 640888 or email enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk and would be happy to talk with you about any of the cars consigned, alternatively, have a chat with them on the day.

2019 Forthcoming Auctions

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

RARE AND POWERFUL BMWS KICK START CCA AUGUST AUCTION CATALOGUE

RARE AND POWERFUL BMWS KICK START CCA AUGUST AUCTION CATALOGUE

1987 BMW 325i E30 Sport M-Tech 1

Classic Car Auctions kick off the opening of their August sale catalogue with three of Bavaria’s finest and rarest cars confirmed to go under the hammer on the 3rd August.

The Warwickshire Event Centre will again be hosting the sale with 30 to 40 cars already consigned for their Everyman Classic sale, with further cars invited towards the expected 150 lot sale.

A rare 1995 BMW M3 GT Individual, number 40 of 50 made, is coming to auction estimated at £20,000 to £25,000. This limited edition E36 M3 based homologation special comes with an extensive history file and the original build sheet. Presented in British Racing Green with a number of very special mechanical features, this is an original car, with three former keepers and 104,600 miles on the clock. Included in the sale is the registration number M3 XYX.

The second of our trio of BMWs is the pocket rocket 2001 Z3 M Coupe. One of only 165 right-hand drive cars with the S54 engine and manual gearbox, has been in the possession of the current owner for the last nine years. This stunning Sapphire Black Metallic car has just 62,900 miles on the clock, a high factory specification and comes with the factory build sheet and an MOT until May 2020. Estimated at £35,000 to £40,000.

The third car is a wonderful 1987 BMW 352i Sport E30 M-Tech presented in Lachs Silver and just 47,000 miles on the clock. Having been with the current owner for the last three years, it is in beautiful condition and comes with a comprehensive history file and the BMW book pack. Estimated at £22,000 to £26,000.

1995 BMW M3 GT Individual (E36)

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions auction manager commented: “These are three fantastic cars to kick start our August sale catalogue. We recently sold a similar 325i Sport earlier this year for an excellent price and these cars make a great purchase as the M3s become rarer.”

“Our August sale of Everyman Classics is always a great sale and we are welcoming further consignments over the coming weeks. If you have a car you would like to sell, please do get in touch with me, or one of the team and we can help you to consign your car.”

“Having had two very good sales this year achieving a high percentage rate and with the current consignments and further cars to follow, we will again have a superb catalogue.”

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

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

2001 BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36-8)