MODERN AND EVERYMAN CLASSICS AT CCA SALE IN OCTOBER 

1991 Porsche 928 GT

Classic Car Auctions forthcoming sale is offering some great modern and Everyman classics at their October sale on the 5^th October at the Warwickshire Event Centre.

Two fabulous British classics being offered are a 1969 Mini Cooper Mk2 and a 1966 Morris Minor Series V alongside two Bavarian bruisers, a cherished and rare Porsche 928 GT and a BMW Z3M.

The ultimate Porsche 928 is coming to market and this one is special. It is one of 38 right-hand drive GTs and this 1991 edition is finished in the popular colour choice of Guards Red which has been colour corrected and ceramic coated. This 5.0-litre powerhouse has had one previous owner and been with the current one since 2008.

Estimated at £25,000 to £30,000 this is a very smart Porsche which has been clearly cherished and maintained with just 120,000 miles. With a recent timing belt change and other mechanical works to be done prior to the sale it also comes with a spreadsheet to include some history, MOTs and other works. These are rare and sought after cars and will no doubt be a popular car on sale day.

 1969 Austin Mini Cooper Mk II

With Mini celebrating its 60^th birthday, this is a great year to acquire one of Britain’s most famous small cars. CCA have a lovely 1969 Austin Mini Cooper Mk2, matching numbers and sympathetically restored car. Estimated at £20,000 to £25,000 this is a well-prepared car featuring a new Webasto vinyl roof and refinished in its original colours of Island Blue and contrasting Snowberry White roof. This car has been with the current owner since 2010 and comes with detailed history from this point, along with a Heritage Certificate. These are very popular cars and this one will make a great purchase.

Another great British classic is the Morris Minor and what a superb example CCA have got in their sale. Offered at £5,000 to £7,000 this final version 1966 series V looks superb in Birch Grey with a red interior and with 37,000 miles on the clock. This 1098cc car has had just three former keepers and comes with old MOTs dating back to 2000 and will be supplied with a fresh one prior to sale. A great entry-level classic, one not to be missed.

Introduced in 1998 the BMW Z3M Roadster took BMWs little two-seater to a new level with production only running until 2002. CCA have a great early version, finished in Estoril Blue with blue and black Nappa leather interior this 3.2-litre S50 engine car comes with just under 97,000 miles on the clock and an MOT. Sensibly guided at £8,000 to £10,000 this is a great opportunity into M-Sport ownership.

1998 BMW Z3M Roadster

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions auction manager commented: “These are some of the great cars we are offering at our October sale always offering something for everyone both modern and classic. Closing date for cars to be consigned is Saturday 14^th September and we look forward to seeing more Everyman and modern classics.

Classic Car Auctions are still accepting cars for the auction and can be contacted on 01926 640888 or email enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk and the team 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
5^th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre
7^th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

 1966 Morris Minor Series V

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.

A (SILVER) GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS

A (SILVER) GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

Whether you’re a long-time classic car owner looking to add to your collection, are about to take your first steps into the joy of classic car ownership or are planning to delight someone by presenting them with their own piece of four-wheeled history for Christmas, Sandown Park race course is the place to be on Tuesday, December 11th, when a diverse selection of classic and collectors’ cars go under the hammer at Barons’ Christmas Classic Sale. With everything from starter classics and stately 1920s and 30s limousines to sleek sports cars and a fine array of future-classics, the sale entries have a wide appeal.

Christmas is a popular time for ghost stories, and Barons will have a very special Silver Ghost at Sandown Park. The 1921 RHD Rolls-Royce is one of just two built in the American Springfield factory that was equipped with artillery wooden wheels. This wonderfully-original Willoughby-bodied Pickwick Town Car has covered less than 26,000 miles in its 97-year history. It spent over 45 years in a museum in the USA and has covered just over 5,000 miles since 1989. Guide price: £125,000-£150,000.

Always fancied owning your own ‘Panda’ car?  You have two to choose from! The 1968 Morris Minor is the real deal - an ex-Scotland Yard vehicle that served with the Met until 1977. ‘Bobby’ has undergone a bare shell restoration and is just yearning to go out on patrol with a new owner.  The 1963 Morris Mini Police Van is a more theatrical version - unlike the Morris Minor it’s not been on the Force, but it has played a Police vehicle on TV, featuring in ITV’s hugely popular ‘Heartbeat’ series.  ‘Bobby’ has a guide price of £4,000-£6,000, while the little TV star Mini has a guide price of £8,000-£10,000.

Early cars in the sale also include a trio of 1930s Vauxhalls - a 1933 Cadet (£12,000-£15,000), and two BXL Grosvenor limousines; a 1936 example (£14,000-£17,000) that is one of one nine Grosvenor Westminster Limousines ever built and a BXL from 1939 that still features its WW2 Army number under the bonnet (£13,000-£17,000).

Joining the Silver Ghost and the three Vauxhalls in the ‘venerable’ section of the sale is a splendid 1928 Nash Open Tourer. This handsome machine was built in the USA for the Australian market so is RHD. It could be a memorable addition to any wedding. Estimate: £23,000-£27,000.  

Barons’ Christmas Classic features two very rare Austin Princess Vanden Plas Limousines, which are also ideal for weddings.  The 1954 example (£9,000-£12,000) managed to escape the fate that befell so many of its fellows, that of being converted to a taxi, while the 1960 version is an even more rare Landaulet limousine (£11,000-£14,000).  Another very fine wedding car is the 1952 Humber Pullman. It is believed that only eight examples still exist, and this good-looking machine has a guide price of £12,000-£15,000.

The sale also includes two Range Rover Classic restoration projects, which are each offered at no reserve, an early four-door 1983 example and a 1992 example is a rare manual petrol version, of the type that saw military use, particularly with the Special Forces.

Sports and GT cars also feature strongly on the December 11 line-up, including a very rare and very original 1974 Audi 100S Coupé sports fastback which has recently been imported from South Africa (£9,000-£12,000).  Another rarity is the stunning and incredibly low-mileage 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (£15,000-£17,000). This has been the subject of a full glass and interior out respray and a sympathetic recommissioning to keep the car as original as possible and has covered less than 23,000 miles since 1982. And the 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is a glamorous future classic that, at £28,000-£32,000, should provide many years of stylish and powerful motoring for the lucky buyer.

BMW fans have several to choose from, including a 1973 2002 Baur Convertible ‘barn-find’. This lovely little car is hoping for her own Christmas present - a new owner who will enjoy restoring her and taking her out and about.  Estimate £5,000-£6,000. There’s also a great selection of Mercedes to pick from, including a truly magnificent 1968 250SE with just 48,000 miles on the clock (£15,000-£17,500).

There’s plenty to choose from in the sub-£3,000 range, too - a great ‘shopping mall’ for would-be first-time classic or ‘future-classic’ owners.  Lots include the low-mileage 1974 MGB GT (£2,000-£3,000), 1997 Jaguar XJ Executive (£1,500-£3,000), 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor roadster (£1,500-£2,250) and the 1995 MG FG 1.8i, one of the first 4,500 off the line at Abingdon (£900-£1,200).

For further information please visit www.barons-auctions.com.