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

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

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)

QUIRKY, FAMOUS, FUN AND A LUXURY BENTLEY PICKUP OFFERED AT HEYTHROP AUCTION ON THE 11TH MAY

QUIRKY, FAMOUS, FUN AND A LUXURY BENTLEY PICKUP OFFERED AT HEYTHROP AUCTION ON THE 11TH MAY

1956 Bentley S1 Pickup

Silverstone Auctions sale at Heythrop Park on the 11th May will feature amongst its lots some quirky and famous cars from the world of motoring.

Leading the quirky and famous charge in the British Marques sale is the Mini Cooper Sport owned by Jay Kay of Jamiroquai, with the very unusual Bentley S1 Pickup and in the Heythrop sale is the Excalibur SS formerly owned by film star Tony Curtis with a Honda’s revvy little sportscar the S800.

The first sale of the day at Heythrop is the Classic Car sale which includes Tony Curtis’ 1965 Excalibur SS, the sixth edition built and bought brand new by the film actor. The car was then bought directly from Tony Curtis by philanthropist David S. Gilmore for the Gilmore Car Museum in Michigan where it was on display for forty-years. In 2008 the car was imported to the UK after being purchased by the current vendor for his collection. The car is presented in superb unrestored condition with just under 6,500 miles, with the current vendor covering just 200 miles whilst in his ownership. The car is offered at £65,000 to £75,000 with a file that contains all the provenance records, a signed copy of Tony Curtis’ autobiography in which he proudly lists his car collection, with the Excalibur namechecked.

Arwel Richards, Auction Manager for the Heythrop sale commented: "The Excalibur ticks every box; chassis number six, owned new by acting legend Tony Curtis, forty-years in a museum, low mileage and unrestored!"

"Excaliburs rarely come to market and the SS Series 1 is by far the rarest model, making it very desirable for the collector. We're anticipating strong interest from America and our international bidding platform naturally makes it easier for overseas bidders to get in involved."

In 1965 Honda produced the next generation of its rev-for-ever little sports car, the S800. This particular car is a 1967 righthand drove model which underwent a full body off restoration between 2014 and 2017 and the engine was overhauled by a former Rolls-Royce engineer. Looks to be in a smart condition and comes from careful ownership. The Honda is being offered at £15,000 to £20,000.

In the British Marques auction is the 2000 Mini Cooper Sport owned by Jamiroquai frontman, Jay Kay. Affectionately known as “Chuckles”, this is no ordinary Mini. It comes with Chesterfield upholstery, red velvet roof lining and curtains, a disco light and to top it all off a “mini bar” in the boot! With just under 16,000 miles this Mini will certainly help you stand out from the crowd and is offered at no reserve.

And for something even more quirky a 1956 Bentley S1 Pickup. Originally purchased new as a Bentley S1 Saloon, the car was sold and went to Australia where it underwent conversion into a utility vehicle and painted Banana Yellow. The car returned to the UK in 2012 and has since formed part of the current vendor’s private collection. It is not the UK registered, but all taxes have been paid and what could be the poshest Ute is now offered at £25,000 to £30,000.

In the automobilia sale, there are 109 lots ranging from watches, pictures and even fuel pumps and traffic lights.

Following on with our famous, fun and quirky we have the multi-signed 60s helmet once owned by Roy Turner who had Andy Cap, the Daily Mirror comic strip, painted on it and then sought the autographs of John Surtees, Jackie Stewart, Mike Spence, Chris Amon, Bruce Mclaren, Tony Lanfranchi and Denny Hulme. Now for sale estimated at £800 to £1,200.

To celebrate a historical moment in hill climbing, a poster from Shelsley Walsh’s Classic Nostalgia in 2016, with autographs from the race and rally legends Hans Stuck, Mike Broad, Russell Brookes, Jimmy McRae, Neil Wilson, Ian Grindrod and motorsport journalist Nigel Roebuck. Estimated at £200 to £400.

For the classic car restorer or enthusiast is the Wolseley 12-48 front grille, complete and in sound condition with cap and badge wiring, but in need of restoration for £100 to £150.

And now for the fun, the ultimate accessory for any man cave, your own set of traffic lights complete with remote control. Fully functioning and with wall mounting brackets, could be yours for £400 to £600.

The Heythrop and British Marques sale is a one day sale with a viewing of the lots on Friday 10th May from 09:00 until 17:00 and on the morning of Saturday 11th May 2019.

The auction will take place on the 11th May starting with the Automobilia at 10:30 followed by the Heythrop Classic Car sale at 12:30 and finally the British Marques at 14:00

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

COMPLETELY RESTORED VINCENT BLACK SHADOW SERIES C TO GET PULSES RACING AT BRITISH MARQUES SALE

COMPLETELY RESTORED VINCENT BLACK SHADOW SERIES C TO GET PULSES RACING AT BRITISH MARQUES SALE

1951 Vincent Black Shadow Series C

A rare, valuable and stunning Vincent Black Shadow Series C is being offered for sale at Silverstone Auctions’ British Marques sale at Heythrop Park on the 11th May.

In superb condition and beautifully restored by Marque Guru, Andrew Kenningley of Southport using original parts, this is a legend of the motorcycle world.

The Heythrop Classic Car sale, which takes place earlier in the day, has a 2007 KTM 990 EFI Adventure offered from the classic car and bike collection of Jay Kay.

Making its public debut at the 1948 Earls Court Motorcycle Show, the Vincent Black Shadow went on to become a legend in its own lifetime, fuelling the demand among discerning collectors for fine examples of the marque, such as this one being offered in the Silverstone Auctions sale.

Amongst knowledgeable Vincent enthusiasts, the name of Andrew Kenningley from Southport is held in reverence. It was he who was responsible for the restoration of the 1949 Vincent Black Shadow Series 'C' that achieved the remarkable sum of £119,100 (inc. premium) at a major auction around 18 months ago.

Pleasingly Andrew was also responsible for, and indeed was the former keeper of, this 1951 Black Shadow we are privileged to be offering for sale.

The National Database of Classic Vehicles has confirmed that this Black Shadow dates from 1951. The Certificate of Authenticity from Vincent Motorcycles Ltd clarifies that frame number RC9055B has been fitted with a 1949 HRD 998cc engine, which is now to full Black Shadow specification and after speaking to Andrew he confirmed that it would be capable of 130mph if you are brave enough. In the period the Vincent Black Shadow was the fastest road bike, originally topping out at a remarkable 125mph.

There is also a Vincent Motorcycles 'repair order card' showing that the motorcycle was rebuilt to a 'show standard' using all original panels. 512 hours were logged on the restoration and the work was completed in 2016. Every aspect of this Vincent’s return to the top level has come under the scrutiny of Andrew and his brother and the results speak for themselves.

Our vendor purchased the completely restored motorcycle in 2016 and we believe it has remained in his lounge ever since. He starts it occasionally, but it has never been on the road. Restored to a show winning standard with zero miles since and with an estimate of £55,000 to £65,000, this is a 'Best-of-Breed' Black Shadow.

If you are after something more modern, a 2007 KTM 990 EFI Adventure is being offered in the Heythrop Sale from rock legend Jay Kay of Jamiroquai, a keen classic and supercar collector.

The bike has 1,000 miles from new and comes with a history file and a KTM service. Having been in Jay Kay’s collection for a few years, he is now offering the bike with no reserve.

Arwel Richards, Auction Manager for the Heythrop sale commented "This is one fantastic motorcycle and one that has created a lot of interest. We are delighted to be offering such an important motorcycle and very much look forward to seeing the bidding in our British Marques sale.”

“We are also delighted to be offering the KTM motorcycle from Jay Kay. In fact, we now have two lots from his collection and are honoured to be entrusted with selling two of his prized possessions.”

The Heythrop and British Marques sale is a one day sale with viewing of the lots on Friday 10th May from 09:00 until 17:00 and on the morning of Saturday 11th May 2019.

The auction will take place on the 11th May starting with the Automobilia at 10:30 followed by the Heythrop Classic Car sale at 12:30 and finally the British Marques at 14:00

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

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

FINE EUROPEAN CLASSICS OFFERED IN HEYTHROP AUCTION ON THE 11th MAY

FINE EUROPEAN CLASSICS OFFERED IN HEYTHROP AUCTION ON THE 11th MAY

1975 BMW 3.0 CSi (E9) Coupe

Stunning and rare European Classics are being offered at the Silverstone Auction on the 11th May at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire.

A pair of superb BMW CSi, a trio of the mid-1960s and early 1970s Mercedes, a very rare early 2001 Porsche 911 GT2 Clubsport and a splendid 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello are just some of the exotic that will be looking for new homes.

The first of the two BMWs is the 1975 3.0 CSi (E9) Coupe number 43 of 207 right-hand drive cars built during the final two years of production. The current vendor had the car restored by Classic Legends with a full mechanical overhaul and a bare metal respray in Turkish Blue and a retrimmed and restored interior. The final bill was a little over £22,000. This is now a superb example and very sensibly guided at £40,000 to £45,000 and may well turn out to be a wise investment.

Our second BMW 3.0 CSi is a left-hand drive version first registered in 1973 and delivered to a Berlin dealership. Later in its lifetime, it underwent a respray in its original colour, Atlantic Blue and some light restoration before it became part of a private collection until now where it is being offered for sale with just under 84,000km on the clock. A timeless classic estimated at £40,000 to £46,000.

The Mercedes of the 60s and 70s had such a classic appearance and the first of our trio is the 1964 220 SEb fixed head Coupe. The UK supplied a car in September 1964 and currently with its sixth owner, was subjected to a comprehensive restoration between 2009 and 2011 and resprayed in its original colour scheme of Burgundy with a contrasting black roof. The current vendor has owned the car since 2013 forming part of his small collection of classic cars and now offered at £27,000 to £30,000.

The second of our Mercedes is the 1965 600 SWB originally delivered new to Australia. It was first registered in the UK in 2008 to the first of its two UK registered keepers. This car has been meticulously maintained with over £30,000 of bills, impeccable maintenance records and a recent service from model specialist Wolfgang Wills of Germany. Believed to be 1 of only 273 right-hand drive cars produced, this is an exquisite car and offered by television actor and Mercedes enthusiast Gary Mavers at £75,000 to £85,000. This is fast becoming a collectable classic.

The third of our Mercedes is the 1971 280SE 3.5 V8 Coupe presented in Silver with Black leather interior, formerly owned by television actor and Mercedes enthusiast Gary Mavers who carried out some restoration work. Further work was carried out in 2017 with the car now in excellent condition and just over 46,500 miles this is a discreet and powerful coupe estimated at £60,000 to £70,000.

In 2001 Porsche launched their most extreme version of the 911 (996), the GT2, with only 129 coming to the UK and of those just 17 were Clubsports. This is one super rare 2001 car aimed for both the racetrack and for the road. It comes with an impressive history file detailing all the options chosen for the car and its previous owners. The car has completed just 1,000 miles in the last three years with a total of 56,738 miles during its lifetime. This car is so special and now offered by the current vendor from his private collection of special cars at £90,000 to £110,00.

Of the Ferraris offered in the sale, this 1998 550 Maranello is a fine example of a V12 European Grand Tourer. Supplied new to a director of Newcastle United Football Club in August 1998, this car has clearly been well cared for over the years, as it comes with a complete service record and wealth of invoices from main agents and marque specialists. This is a lovely example of the last of these hand-built Ferraris and offered at £90,000 to £100,000 an opportunity not to be missed.

Arwel Richards, Auction Manager for the Heythrop sale commented: "This is a fabulous selection of some of the spectacular cars being offered at our forthcoming sale on the 11th May.”

“This is the first time we have held an auction at the stunning Heythrop house, a glorious location to display these fine cars at their best.”

“Alongside these European exotica, we also have a large selection of British cars in our marque specific sale later in the day.”

The Heythrop and British Marques sale is a one day sale with viewing of the lots on Friday 10th May from 09:00 until 17:00 and on the morning of Saturday 11th May 2019.

The auction will take place on the 11th May starting with the Automobilia at 10:30 followed by the Heythrop Classic Car sale at 12:30 and finally the British Marques at 14:00

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