OPPOSITES ATTRACT, RARE ITALIAN AND ICONIC BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP TO BE AUCTIONED AT FINAL CCA SALE OF THE YEAR

OPPOSITES ATTRACT, RARE ITALIAN AND ICONIC BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP TO BE AUCTIONED AT FINAL CCA SALE OF THE YEAR

1972 Lamborghini Espada GT400 S2

Classic Car Auctions have two stunning Italian masterpieces consigned to their final auction of the year at the Warwickshire Event Centre alongside two beautifully restored British icons of the 4x4 world.

Taking place on the 7th December Classic Car Auctions will be selling two fabulously designed Italian cars from 1972 and both needing recommissioning to get them to their best and possibly beyond, the Lamborghini Espada and the Maserati Indy 4700. Both of these cars are UK supplied, so they come in right-hand drive.

The 1972 Lamborghini Espada GT400 S2 is an incredibly rare car, only 1,217 were made and of those, just 575 Series 2s were manufactured with only 58 in right-hand drive. So this UK-supplied car really is exceedingly rare. Estimated at £60,000 to £70,000 this original Espada found its way to Malaysia and has recently returned to the UK where it will be registered in time for the sale. A really interesting car with some early paperwork and a stylish red and black interior. We believe the engines run, but there is some work to do. So take the bull by the horns and with some recommissioning, this is going to be one stunning car ready to charge into the wild.

Another Italian masterpiece is the 1972 Maserati Indy 4700, a Grand Tourer styled by Vignale and in need of some TLC to get it back to where it should be. Discovered in a garage, this stalled restoration project requires finishing. The car does roll, but the 4.7-litre V8 engine with 37,000 indicated miles has not been run for some years. The bodywork, finished in Nautilus Blue, appears to be sound and there are boxes containing the remaining parts including brand new front and rear bumpers. Estimated at £30,000 to £35,000 there appears to be little to do before this Italian stunner takes to the open road again.

Now talking of charging into the wild, we couldn’t be more opposing as we come to a great British icon, the trusty Land Rover. With the launch of the new Land Rover a modern take of a classic art form dividing opinion, the original still holds fond memories for many. Some of us even learnt to drive in one across open farmland when our feet could only just touch the pedals or sitting on an adults lap and just steering and hoping. Classic Car Auctions have two 1960s Series 2As on offer, just three years apart but equally well presented after being restored.

The first one the 1966 soft top has come over from Guernsey and is now UK registered. Finished in Pastel Green this mud plugger has been fastidiously restored by and F1 engineer. The engine has been professionally rebuilt to the original specification as well as the transmission. Estimated at £18,000 to £20,000 this is a stunning Land Rover, one you really need to see and it even comes with the rare and now refurbished Smiths heater.

Our second Landy is a 1969 soft-top which like the other one has undergone a beautiful restoration from the ground up. Estimated at £14,000 to £18,000 this S2A is ready to tackle whatever winter throws at it and to ensure it is well protected the chassis has been finished with a special protective coating and Waxoyl. This is a very competitively guided 4x4xFar.

Gary Dunne Classic Car Auctions Manager commented: “Well what cracking cars we have here. You couldn’t get more opposing. Classic Italian designed and crafted sports cars in need of recommissioning to what Britain does best, the Land Rover, two of which have been fully restored.”

“When you see something that requires TLC and then something that has been finished it really does get the imagination fired up as to what you could do with a car that requires some love.”

“Both the Espada and Maserati will no doubt be two fine motorcars when finished, a great opportunity for one lucky bidder.”

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

The last of the successful Cars, Coffee and Consignment events for this year takes place at the British Motor Museum on the 6th November where the CCA team will be on hand from 12pm to 4pm to value and photograph your car for free to go in the auction.”

If you are thinking of selling, do come and see them and also have a look round the museum for free whilst you are there.

They can also be contacted on 01926 640888 or by 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

SW1 NUMBER PLATES COULD FETCH NEARLY A QUARTER OF A MILLION POUND

SW1 NUMBER PLATES COULD FETCH NEARLY A QUARTER OF A MILLION POUND

With history being made in London SW1 for a Brexit deal, no-deal or referendum, car owners have a unique opportunity to purchase a piece of SW1 history.

Two unique number plates SW1and 1SW which are on retention are being sold at the COYS True Greats Christmas Auction on December 4th at the Royal Horticultural Halls and could sell for up to £180,000.

Also on sale, is a number plate ‘1 IOU’ which may remind some bidders of their pre-Christmas obligations. This unique number plate has a guide price of £20,000 -£25,000.

Nick Wells, Senior Auction Director at Coys said: “With the increasing value and benefits of rare number plates being cherished among collectors, now is arguably the ideal time to add to your investments with some of these transferable registration marks.”

“Not only that but with what is currently happening in parliament, and the fact that the auction in SW1, these number plates could have their own place in history.”

He added: “This annual Christmas sale will also see classics like a 1938 BMW 328 Roadster, a 1960 Mercedes 220SE Ponton Cabriolet and a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante going under the hammer.”

The BMW 328 really is one of the great driving pre-war cars, often considered to equal many of the post-war sports cars for their handling and speed. The bodywork is finished in white featuring contrasting elegant cream dials. The car is complete with a UK registration document and also a FIVA passport. The estimate is £250,000.

The Mercedes 220SE was first registered in 1960 and is one of the only 17 producing Right-hand drive format. It has been with its current owner for 30 years after he purchased the car from the previous long-term owner, a retired Army officer in West London. The bodywork has been restored and refinished in its original shade of Mittelblau (blue), the wood and chrome refinished. Estimate £100,000- £130,000.

Other cars being auctioned are:

• 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante – Estimate £200,000- £250,000
• 1974 Ferrari Dino – Estimate £190,000- £230,000
• 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB ‘Vetroresina’- Estimate £100,000- £120,000
• 1959 Facel Vega HK 500 – Estimate £50,000- £70,000
• 1958 Fiat 600 Multipla – Estimate £35,000- £40,000
• 2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale – Estimate £100,000- £120,000

Auction details

Place: The Lindley Hall, Elverton St, London SW1P 2QW

Date: 04 Dec 2018

BMW 507 OWNED BY THE CAR’S DESIGNER VON GOERTZ STARS AT BONHAMS BOND STREET SALE

BMW 507 OWNED BY THE CAR’S DESIGNER VON GOERTZ STARS AT BONHAMS BOND STREET SALE

The BMW 507 owned by the designer of the legendary model, Count Albrecht Graf von Goertz, is to be offered at Bonhams annual Bond Street Sale on 1 December. The 1958 Series II example is one of only 252 built and is expected to achieve between £2,100,000 and £2,200,000.

The model is recognised as one of the most elegant cars ever created and was BMW’s answer to the legendary 300SL created by its rival marque, Mercedes-Benz. The 507 was a model driven by some of the biggest stars and important leaders of the time, including Elvis Presley, John Surtees, Ursula Andress, Prince Rainier of Monaco and the Aga Khan.

This example was bought by Count Albrecht Graf von Goertz, a German designer living in New York who had designed everything from furniture to fountain pens – but never a car. The 507 was his first automotive design and was met with great acclaim. It was bought by von Goertz in 1971 and he owned it for more than a decade. It was extensively restored in 1990 and is in excellent condition.

  

The sale on 1 December is set to be one of Bonhams best yet, with highlights including:

• The ex-David Coulthard/David Brabham, Le Mans 24-Hour race, GT class-winning 1993 Jaguar XJ220C Competition coupé (£2,200,000-2,800,000)

• The 1959 Lister-Jaguar ‘Knobbly’ 3.8-Litre Sports-Racing Two-Seater (£2,200,000-2,800,000)

• The ex-Martin Brundle, V12-engined, 1985 Jaguar XJR6 Group C Racing Coupé (£2,200,000-2,800,000)

• 1966 Aston Martin DB6 4.2-Litre Short Chassis Volante (£1,400,000-1,600,000)

• 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II Coupe (£1,300,000-1,400,000)

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS CRACKERS SET TO SPARKLE AT CCA SALE

EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS CRACKERS SET TO SPARKLE AT CCA SALE

An original condition 1972 Citroen SM is estimated at £25,000 to £30,000

Christmas will come early for classic car fans at Classic Car Auctions’ (CCA) December Sale when a selection of Europe’s most popular classics will be auctioned on Saturday 1st December at the Warwickshire Event Centre (WEC).

Some of the UK’s favourite classics from the likes of BMW, Porsche, Alfa Romeo and Lotus are part of the catalogue of 152 ‘everyman’ classics for sale spanning 70 decades of automotive history.

“We may be in the process of leaving the EU but we still love our European cars!” comments Gary Dunne, auction manager, CCA. “The December Sale is our final sale of the year and we encourage car fans of all ages to come down and admire the classics on offer, as well as enjoy a mince pie and hot chocolate, with all the excitement of a live car auction.”

From the array of Germany’s finest marques at the sale, a superb condition 1990 BMW E30 M3 in festive Alpine White will headline the auction. The iconic high-performance, homologation special in left-hand drive, with plenty of ‘reindeer’ power, will be offered with an estimate of £35,000 to £40,000.

A superb condition 1990 BMW E30 M3

Also from Germany, a rare 1985 BMW M635 CSI (E24) in right-hand drive is estimated at £28,000 to £32,000. Meanwhile, Porsche fans will be spoilt for gift choices, from entry level examples to rarer collectables. A 1994 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera Cabriolet, one of just 129 UK examples made, is estimated at £36,000 to £40,000, and an immaculate 1982 Porsche 911 SC Targa, restored from the ground up, is estimated at £30,000 to £35,000.

“With over 150 amazing cars to choose from there’s always fantastic variety and quality at our sale, whether you’re looking for an investment, a project for the New Year, or a special Christmas gift for a loved one,” concludes Gary.

More exotic cars from the continent include an original condition 1972 Citroen SM, one of the most dramatically styled French sports cars, estimated at £25,000 to £30,000. A 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider (Duetto) in right-hand drive offering plenty of twin-cam, top-down dashing through the snow, is expected to reach £24,000 to £28,000.

From British soil, an impressive 2007 Noble M12 GTO 3.0 twin-turbo ideal for rapid present delivery, is expected to attract crowds guided at £30,000 to £35,000, and a fastidiously maintained 1996 Lotus Esprit V8 reading just 39,700 miles is expected to sell for between £28,000 and £32,000.

A special charity lot will also be a part of the sale; a 1970 Morris Minor 1000 998 Saloon which has been carefully stored for the last 35 years. Having covered just 3,200 miles, the British classic will be offered for sale at ‘no reserve’ with all proceeds, including commissions, to be donated to Safe Families for Children, Wales.

Viewing of all lots is available at the WEC on Friday 31st November from midday until 6pm and on the day of the auction from 9am to 11am. Bidding is available online via Proxibid, by attending the sale in person, by phone or by leaving a commission bid in advance.

 

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

BEST OF BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP ON OFFER FOR CCA’S DECEMBER SALE

BEST OF BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP ON OFFER FOR CCA’S DECEMBER SALE

Top Left:1968 Triumph TR5  Top Right: 1974 Triumph TR6 OD Above: 1969 Jensen Interceptor MkI

A series of rare British classics will be on offer at Classic Car Auctions’ season finale sale on 1st December at the Warwickshire Event Centre. Highlights of the December Sale include a beautiful, classic 1969 Jensen Interceptor MK1, a fully restored 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II and a trio of classic Triumph sports cars.

One of the classiest coupes in the sale is the 1969 Jensen Interceptor MK1, estimated at £36,000 to £40,000. Following 30 years in storage, this British classic received a sympathetic restoration in Metallic Fawn with Champagne leather. The original matching numbers engine benefits from an upgraded Holley carburettor and retains its original bulletproof 727 transmissions. Fitted with period alloys, vinyl roof and period wood steering wheel, the Jensen has covered just over 60,000 miles.

“There is always something special about a British built car, it’s the perfect combination of luxury, style and speed”, says Richard Greenhalgh, classic car specialist at Classic Car Auctions. “The British car industry has a knack for building cars, just take a look at our back catalogue of classic manufacturers, it’s full of legendary names known around the world for their quality, class and traditional taste and style.”

The biggest name in luxury cars is of course Rolls-Royce. The 1980 Rolls-Royce Wraith II on offer in the sale has been the subject of a no expense spared restoration, both mechanically and electrically, since 2015. Estimated at £24,000 to £28,000 the Wraith is finished in Peacock Blue with a matching Everflex roof and has a concours quality Magnolia leather interior piped in blue courtesy of marque specialists, Frank Dale.

The first in a trio of Triumph sports cars in the sale is a 1967 Triumph TR4A (Overdrive). The TR4A had a bare metal respray in its current shade of black as part of a thorough mechanical and body restoration in 2013. During this time the engine received a new camshaft, followers and ancillaries along with having the head skimmed. The classic now presents beautifully with only 21,600 miles and is estimated at £23,000 to £26,000

The sale will also see a 1968 Triumph TR5 estimated at £35,000 to £40,000 on offer. Carefully looked after during the last 11 years of ownership, the TR5 has been the recipient of a full body respray in Old English White with the engine, clutch, gearbox, steering, suspension and brakes all completely overhauled. It has also had its bumpers and over-riders re-chromed, making this a truly impeccable example.

To complete the Triumph trio is a 1974 Triumph TR6 O/D, which was one of the original factory press department road test cars. Nicely presented in Mimosa Yellow with a black hood and interior, the TR6 has been family owned for the past 15 years. Estimated at £20,000 to £25,000, the car is well known amongst the Triumph community and was even magazine featured, appearing in a copy of Thoroughbred and Classic in January 1975.

For more information on the British classics and rest of the cars in the December Sale please visit: https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/cca-december-2018-classic-car-sale/view_lots/pn/all

1967 Triumph TR4A (Overdrive)

1980 Rolls-Royce Wraith II