CLASSIC CAR AUCTION DISRUPTOR, THE MARKET, ACHIEVES RECORD SALES FIGURE IN OCTOBER

CLASSIC CAR AUCTION DISRUPTOR, THE MARKET, ACHIEVES RECORD SALES FIGURE IN OCTOBER

Classic car auction disruptor, The Market, has achieved industry-leading results once again with a sales rate of 80 per cent during the month of October, whilst also achieving its highest ever total sales of £486,485.

“October has been a fantastic month at The Market with a record-breaking total sales figure approaching half a million pounds,” comments Tristan Judge, director, The Market.

“We also had a wonderfully varied selection of no reserve cars last month, which demonstrates not only the quality of lots for auction but also the confidence of our customers in our online platform and app. Like the original, online-only classic car auction house, our results show that we are continuing to out-performing many traditional auction houses.”

Highlights of the October auctions include a restored, right-hand drive 1964 Jaguar E-Type S1 3.8 FHC finished in Dark Blue with matching leather interior, which had spent the majority of its life in the warm Cypriot climate. Offered at no reserve, the E-Type sold after more than forty bids for £61,513.

Another E-Type, also offered at no reserve, was a right-hand drive 1972 Jaguar E-Type SIII V12 FHC  in Ascot Fawn with a red leather interior in wonderfully original condition. Also benefitting from dryer weather conditions having spent 42 years in Arizona, it sold for £38,900.

From another famous British marque, a 2013 Land Rover Defender 110 TD Utility Wagon, used by the British Red Cross and complete with full-length Patriot roof-mounted storage rack, cage storage, tow-bar, ladder and a host of other practical features, sold for £23,400.

“We believe that auctions deliver the correct, current value for a classic car, especially when accompanied by accurate estimates. We’re continuing to see consistent, high sales rates month by month as well as increasing demand from customers to sell with us,” concludes Tristan.

Other October results include a low ownership, US market 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MK3 which sold for £28,745, a 1994 Porsche 968 Sport, the second-to-last car to roll off the Clubsport/Sport production line, which sold for £15,637, and an exquisitely maintained 1993 Jaguar XJS Convertible 4.0 Auto which sold for £12,000.

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 fees.

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

ECLECTIC COLLECTION OF MODERN CLASSICS TO BENEFIT ‘TRILLION TREES’ ENVIRONMENTAL CHARITY PARTNERSHIP AT RM SOTHEBY’S LONDON SALE

ECLECTIC COLLECTION OF MODERN CLASSICS TO BENEFIT
‘TRILLION TREES’ ENVIRONMENTAL CHARITY PARTNERSHIP
AT RM SOTHEBY’S LONDON SALE

THE FORESTS COLLECTION FEATURES NINE CARS OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

 RM Sotheby’s is proud to present a diverse group of modern and future classics dubbed ‘The Forests Collection’ at its annual London sale, with all proceeds going to the Trillion Trees initiative, a charitable partnership whose mission is to connect funders with forest conservation ventures, and inspire the world to protect and restore one trillion trees by 2050. The Trillion Trees initiative combines the efforts of the World Wide Fund for Nature, BirdLife International, and the Wildlife Conservation Society, three of the world’s largest conservation organisations with a presence in over 100 countries. The Forests Collection, generously donated by a single benefactor, will be presented on 24 October at Olympia in West Kensington, a new venue for the RM Sotheby’s London auction. A stunning Porsche 911 GT3 and a classic Meyers Manx dune buggy join two icons of British design, a Mini Cooper and a Land Rover Defender, in addition to a sought-after BMW E30 M3 as highlights of the charity collection.

It is hoped that the generous charitable gesture of the owner will raise in excess of £480,000 when the cars go under the hammer in London, allowing the restoration of over 400 hectares of forests across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda which will result in an estimated 300,000 mature trees. RM Sotheby’s is delighted to be supporting Trillion Trees and its mission to secure a sustainable future for forthcoming generations, and as such, every single pound of the winning bid will be pledged to the cause, including the seller’s premium. The Forests Collection represents the latest consignments for the London sale, which will offer in excess of 80 fine collector cars.  

The Forests Collection is headlined by a stunning 2018 Porsche 911 GT3, a sensational homage to Porsche’s competition heritage, with the example on offer presented in Paint-to-Sample Sepia Brown, a colour made famous on 911s of the 1970s. Delivered to its first and only owner in April 2018, this 991.2-generation GT3 boasts a number of desirable options, including a manual gearbox, Alcantara upholstered lightweight bucket seats, Clubsport package, and black 20-inch GT3 centre-lock wheels. Since leaving the Porsche factory in Stuttgart last year, the GT3 has covered just under 1,500km and is presented for sale in ‘as new’ condition (Estimate: £130,000-£160,000). Completing a trio of lovely 911s to be offered from the collection is a 996-generation 2000 Porsche 911 GT3 finished in silver and with only 70,000km covered from new (Estimate: £50,000-£60,000) and an amazing 2001 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Racecar, built to N-GT specification, presented as the perfect track day tool (Estimate: £140,000-£180,000).

An American icon, the 1970 Meyers Manx embodies the go-anywhere, do-anything Southern California spirit of its creator, Bruce F. Meyers. Based on Volkswagen Beetle underpinnings, the combination of purpose-built off-road ability and lightweight construction allowed the Manx to dominate the overland racing scene of the 1960s. This Manx, presented in vibrant metallic orange, stays true to the brightly coloured examples of the period. Thanks to a remarkable $60,000 restoration, no expense has been spared to ensure that this buggy is one of the finest in existence. A three-spoke EMPI steering wheel and original Gene Berg short-shifter, linked to a new four-speed rancho transmission, make driving enjoyable, spirited, and direct. The EMPI skid plate, sand seal-protected flywheel, and seatbelts for all passengers mean that this buggy is ready to play in the dunes, while the wiring for lights makes the Manx compliant for road use as well (Estimate: £35,000-£45,000).

In addition, the collection includes a 1998 Mini Cooper, finished in turquoise and having covered fewer than 50,000km from new (Estimate: £15,000-£20,000). A 2013 Land Rover Defender 90 is presented in red with a canvas roof covering the rear and fewer than 12,000km since it left the factory (Estimate: £40,000-£60,000). A 1991 BMW E30 M3, regarded as one of the finest performance saloon cars ever made, is in a sensational specification, sporting a white exterior complemented by a black interior, and just 55,000 miles recorded from new (Estimate: £45,000-£65,000). The 1993 Mazda RX-7 on offer boasts its famous rotary engine and a classic design, enhanced by beautiful black paintwork. This US-spec example is for sale with fewer than 50,000 miles (Estimate: £15,000-£20,000). Bidders who are looking for two wheels rather than four will be interested in the 2016 Harley Davidson Low Rider S, presented here in black with gold wheels (Estimate: £10,000-£15,000).

Will Smith, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s, said: “The addition of the Forests Collection to our London auction is an absolute delight and it is RM Sotheby’s pleasure to support the generosity of our client to help safeguard our planet and make a contribution to ensuring we all take responsibility for creating a sustainable future for generations to come. The wide-ranging and on-trend selection of vehicles available means that there will be something for everyone, from the latest high-performance Porsches to classic designs from Land Rover, Mini, Harley Davidson and of course, the Meyers Manx dune buggy. With all proceeds going towards this great cause, this collection presents bidders with the perfect opportunity to acquire a special vehicle while doing their bit to conserve our environment.”

Anna Kitulagoda, Head of Trillion Trees at WWF, adds: “We are incredibly grateful for this generous donation to support Trillion Trees. The outcome of the funds donated will enable us to restore over 400 hectares of degraded land to healthy native forest ecosystems across four countries in East Africa. Our goal for a trillion trees is a big one, but it’s achievable and necessary. We want to ensure that we have more of the right trees in the right places and protect our forests. We know that this can make a major contribution to achieving our global commitments on human development, biodiversity and climate change. This is an urgent priority, and we hugely value and appreciate the support that enables more critical work to get rapidly underway.”

For further information on RM Sotheby’s London sale, please visit rmsothebys.com. Interested bidders are invited to call RM Sotheby’s London office at +44 (0) 20 7851 7070 to speak with a car specialist

CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS TO OFFER FREE ADVICE, PHOTOGRAPHY AND GUIDANCE INTO THEIR AUCTIONS

CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS TO OFFER FREE ADVICE, PHOTOGRAPHY AND GUIDANCE INTO THEIR AUCTIONS

Classic Car Auctions have a new event which aims to help you prepare your car ready for one of their auctions.

Cars, Coffee and Consignments takes place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, where the CCA team will be on hand to help you learn about the auction process.

Taking place on the 23rd October and 6th November this year, this is a great opportunity if you are thinking of entering your car into one of their auctions. If you book and appointment, you can get your car valued and as part of the process their professional photographer will be on hand to take a selection of pictures to help market your car and use on your entry listing and in the sale catalogue.

Gary Dunne Classic Car Auctions Manager commented: “This is a new initiative we have launched to help potential vendors with the process of consigning their pride and joy to auction, which has so far been successful, with cars consigned into our last auction and our next one.”

“We know it can be a bit daunting for some people and to get the detail and photographs right is very important as this sparks the interest of potential buyers prior to viewing day.”

“Our next sale is on the 7th December at the Warwickshire Event Centre, so anyone wishing to take advantage of this opportunity needs to book an appointment with us and we look forward to seeing them at The British Motor Museum and chat about their car over a coffee.”

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

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

WHAT A BAHNSTORMER, A DELIVERY MILEAGE BMW 1M FROM 2011

WHAT A BAHNSTORMER, A DELIVERY MILEAGE BMW 1M FROM 2011

2011 BMW 1M

Classic Car Auctions are offering a truly unique 2011 B

MW 1M with delivery mileage at their forthcoming sale this weekend at the Warwickshire Event Centre.

Bought from BMW Park Lane we understand from the vendor that this car was used to launch the model in the UK at the Park Lane Showroom.

This must be a one-off opportunity to acquire BMWs pocket rocket with just 90 miles on the clock and one of the 450 cars made.

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions auction manager commented: “This is quite a remarkable car. Owned by one family, they bought the car and then stored it in an underground facility which has kept the car away from the elements for the last eight years.”

The car will when it comes to the sale, will have an MOT until September 2020 and have had a full BMW service. Estimated at £60,000 to £70,000 this must be the best on the market.

Whilst we are on rare cars, how about a 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider? This manual right-hand drive car is one of 75 which were destined for the UK. With 18,700 miles from new, this car is from the last year of production and is superbly presented in Giallo Modena, yellow in case you were unsure. Estimated at £50,000 to £55,000 this low mileage Ferrari is a real head-turner.

Our next two lots are very rare indeed, with both scoring extremely high on the condition report. The earliest lot is the 1970 Ford Capri MK1 2000 V4 GT XLR which at the time was the top of the range model costing an additional £1,310. The first of the two owners had the car up to 2016 when it changed hands to the current owner. It underwent a full bare-metal nut and bolt restoration to the highest of standards and finished in the correct colour scheme with the optional black bonnet. Estimated at £25,000 to £30,000 and with just 12,730 miles on the clock, this is one outstanding Ford Capri.

Four years later came the Ford Capri MK1 RS3100 again in exceptional condition after a full restoration and estimated at £50,000 to £60,000. With 48,000 miles on the clock, boxes of paperwork and with probably just 50 of these cars left, this is one potential show-stopping Concours winning car.

Gary Dunne continued: ”These are just four of the outstanding cars we have for sale, with over 110 lots covering all types of cars both modern and classic, we have a great selection looking for their next loving owner.”

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.

Viewing takes place on Friday 4th October from 12pm to 6pm with the auction getting underway on Saturday the 5th from 12pm.

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

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS GATHERING SPEED FOR NEC AUCTION WITH HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPERCARS

SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS GATHERING SPEED FOR NEC AUCTION WITH HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPERCARS

1993 Jaguar XJ220

The Silverstone Auctions sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show is looking set to be one of the best auctions with some significant high-performance modern classics and supercars being offered.

From Jaguar the ultimate of big cats, the XJ220, from Aston Martin a super rare factory-built Virage Volante Widebody, from Noble the M600 Carbon Sport and fighting to keep up is a rare low mileage BMW Z3 M Coupe with its own special weapon under the bonnet.

The Jaguar XJ220 was announced in the late 1980s just before the recession hit in the early 1990s. It was not good timing for Jaguar, as the first of its high performance and eagerly awaited supercar was due to arrive to owners who had been on a waiting list for some years. It was also the fastest production car in the world after setting 212.3 mph at the Nardo test track in Italy.

With a change in the original specification along with the financial collapse of the markets only 275 of these cars were eventually produced, making it at the time one of the most expensive cars in the world. But they are still one of the most admired and extremely desirable for any collector.

This 1993 UK-supplied right-hand drive XJ220 has a very special history of just two owners and incredibly low mileage of just 2,000 miles. It was delivered new to Sir John Madjeski who was the founder of the magazine Thames Valley Trader which became Auto Trader and was Chairman of Reading FC. Our vendor purchased the car from him in 2010 and formed part of his collection. Finished in Spa Silver with a Charcol interior this car has had

£28,000 spent including the replacement of the fuel cell and other recommended work with XJ220 specialists Don Law. Estimated at £350,000 to £400,000 this is a superb opportunity to acquire of the most significant, low mileage and low ownership supercars of its time.

Last week we announced four superb classic Aston Martins and now to add to the pack we have one of the 26 factory-built Virage Volante Widebody from 1994. This 6.3-litre V8 car certainly looked the part with the flared wheel arches and larger wheels creating demand for a kit for those who had the standard version. The stand-out fact of this car is that it is the third Widebody produce of the 26 to full specification for registration in the UK. Presented in Buckingham Green with a black leather interior, this is one stunning looking car with an estimate of

£100,000 to £120,000 and just under 11,000 miles with a substantial service history. The Original Bill of Sale shows the total price of this car new was £195,236, so this is a fabulous opportunity to acquire one of these 26 factory-built cars.

Noble Automotive was established in 1999 to build high-speed sports cars and in 2010 they started to produce the M600 aimed to take on the established brands and enter hypercar territory. This 2013 UK-supplied right- hand drive car is the Carbon Sport edition with a Yamaha sourced 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. Carbon Sport is the second car in the range of hand-built sports cars and this version is estimated at £150,000 to £170,000. Finished in polished Carbon with red detailing, 11,500 miles from just two owners and a full Noble works service history, this is a great looking 225mph supercar.

Our final car in this release isn’t quite in the territory of our high-performance supercars but none the less it is equally rare and just as potent in its own circle of competition. It has also been part of a private collection of a discerning collector who is also offering other cars in this auction, including the Aston Martin mentioned in this release. This 2003 BMW Z3M Coupe is fitted with the S54 engine from the BMW M3. A clearly loved car as the first owner sold it to his brother who then sold it back to him, so he must have missed it! Details of the car’s life can be found in the history file and its recent service last month. With just 11,282 miles this well-specified Z3M in Titan Silver with a black leather interior is a very sought-after car and at £40,000 to £45,000 can you afford to let this one slip by.

Harry Whale Silverstone Auctions Auction Manager commented: “The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor show at the NEC is a great auction for us, we always get some great cars consigned. These latest cars are superb examples of current and future classics.”

“We have a number of extremely notable cars from a private collection, two of which are in this release, but all

are of the highest quality.”

Silverstone Auctions are accepting cars for their Classic Motor Show auction on the 9th and 10th November and can be contacted on 01926 691141 or email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com and would be happy to talk with you and help you through the process of consigning your car, closing date is the 15th October.

On each day, the automobilia and lifestyle auctions start at 11am and the car auction starts at 2pm. (Remembrance Sunday 10th November, the automobilia auction will begin at 11.05am)

FUN, FUNKY, FRUGAL CLASSICS BEING OFFERED AT CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS ON THE 5TH OCTOBER

FUN, FUNKY, FRUGAL CLASSICS BEING OFFERED AT CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS ON THE 5TH OCTOBER

Classic Car Auctions have among their lots at the forthcoming auction on the 5th October a selection of what could be described as fun and funky yet frugal classics.

One of the stand out cars is from the 1970s, a 1972 Fiat 500 Gamine by Vignale. Scoring extremely highly on the condition report, this small two-seater is based on the Fiat 500 was produced by Carozzeria Vignale. Now fully restored by a London specialist and presented in bright red with beige interior, with the mileage is indicated at 27,637 miles. Estimated at £22,000 to £26,000 this is a much sought after and trendy UK right-hand drive car.

In 1988 Wolfgang Hoffman took the Citroen 2CV and developed a series of kits which are still available today. The designs varied from a pickup to a limousine. What we have here being offered in the sale is a 1984 Citroen 2CV Hoffman Cabrio which could be one of two left in the UK and possibly only 1,700 in the world. The kit came in the form of a glass-reinforced plastic body with steel fame side windows and a convertible soft-top and boot lid. The vendor of this car has used it has her daily driver over the last three years and has just had it serviced ready for the next owner. Estimated at £8,000 to £10,000 this is an unusual take on the classic 2CV.

The Roaring Twenties was the era of large scale adoption of cars and the General Motors group introduced the Pontiac brand in 1926 offering a cheaper range of six-cylinder cars. This 1928 6-28 2-door Sedan has the 25hp, 3050cc straight-six with an L Head and was to become the most popular in the range. Finished in Forest Green with a fabric roof and 12 spoke wooden wheels this is a fascinating car at an estimated £8,000 to £10,000.

Now moving on to the 1930s we have what is believed to be called a Speedy, a 1934 Austin 7 Special which had been exported to New Zealand and has undergone complete restoration prior to arriving back in the UK. The interior has been re-trimmed and the body has been re-painted red. Estimated at £10,000 to £12,000 this little open-top tourer will be UK registered in time for the sale.

Our second Austin is the 1936 10 Tourer which was restored 15 to 20 years ago and features a fully functioning Dickie seat and a good soft-top. Estimated at £7,000 to £9,000 this is a great pre-war open-top tourer and an inexpensive way into classic car ownership.

The third of our Austins takes us to the 1970s and this 1974 Austin Mini Clubman is a real find with just 12,000 indicated miles. With just two registered owners and in almost completely original condition having been stored for most of its life, this little gem is being offered at an estimated £7,500 to £9,500. The interior remains as new and the bodywork and mechanicals have been refreshed and now ready for its next owner.

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions auction manager commented: “These are some of the great cars being offered in a weeks time at the Warwickshire Event Centre. The Fiat 500 Gamine really stands out not just in condition but also looks fabulous in red and the 12,000-mile Clubman is also a supercar for one lucky bidder”.

“We have over 115 lots of high quality and rare cars, from current classics to future classics, plenty on offer to suit all budgets.”

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.

Viewing takes place on Friday 4th October from 12pm to 6pm with the auction getting underway on Saturday the 5th from 12pm.

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

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS OCTOBER SALE TRIUMPHS AND OOZES QUALITY

CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS OCTOBER SALE TRIUMPHS AND OOZES QUALITY

The CCA October sale is set to be one of the highest quality sales with £1.7 million worth of cars consigned and takes place at the Warwickshire Event Centre on the 5th October.

Three superb Triumphs feature in the sale as well as beautifully restored 1964 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII, a 1970 Rover P5B 3.5 Coupe and a rare 1976 manual Jaguar XJC 4.2 from a museum collection.

Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions auction manager commented: “We have a wonderful sale coming up in a couple of weeks and have some really high-quality cars consigned.”

“We are very proud of what we have in our catalogue, over £1.7 million worth of cars and again of great variety, so there will undoubtedly be something there for everyone.”

“The following cars are some of the standouts in the sale and will attract lots of interest.”

The first of the three Triumphs is a fabulous looking 1958 TR3A in a glorious Signal Red and has been with the current owner for the last 43 years and formed part of his private collection. What’s more, it has had just two owners and retains its original registration number 492 EVK. Staggeringly the car has done only 13,000 miles since 1976 and after an extensive 30-month restoration the TR3A went on to win its first Concours in 1979. The project was documented in Practical Classics Magazine in 1980 and a copy is supplied with the car along with other documentation. Estimated at £28,000 to £32,000 this is an outstanding car in amazing condition and available for the first time in 43 years.

Our second Triumph is a 1968 TR250 which is the US-specification of the TR5 which are now becoming a difficult car to acquire and with prices on the increase. This TR250 is a superb car and a great option when purchasing one of these British classics. Converted to right-hand drive as part of a painstaking chassis up rebuild, this TR250 has had a huge amount of work carried out from engine rebuild, the fitting of the coveted overdrive gearbox, bare metal re-spray as well as new external trim. At an estimated £34,000 to £38,000 this is an ideal opportunity to acquire a superb and possibly a best of breed contender.

The third Triumph is the classic wedge that can only be the TR7. This 1981 car is such a rarity and quite possibly a one-off as it is a one-owner car with 24,000 miles from new. Estimated at £9,000 to £11,000 with a complete and comprehensive history file, original owners document wallet and the jack still in the factory bag, what a superb car this is and one of the best examples.

Also featured in the sale are three further great examples of British classics. A 1964 Austin Healey 3000 MkIII which was originally sold to North America and returned to the UK in 1991. This Healey underwent restoration a few years ago to a superb standard and is finished in black with a red leather interior. The car is currently de-bumpered but the originals are supplied with the car. Estimated at £40,000 to £50,000 with a detailed history and a Heritage Trust Certificate, this is a well-restored and great looking classic.

The next of our British classics is a 1970 Rover P5B 3.5 Coupe in Rover White with a black roof and sumptuous black hide interior. Five years ago, the car was fully restored and documented using original new and old stock genuine Rover parts. The interior was brought back to life and all the chrome was renewed. Estimated at £20,000 to £25,000 this is a lovely car and quite possibly one of the best available on today’s market.

This 1976 Jaguar XJC 4.2 is very rare as it this manual version and we believe less than 200 of these cars were made. An exceptionally elegant looking car with a fantastic service history, this car formed part of a museum collection for the last ten years and is mostly in its original condition. Estimated at £25,000 to £30,000 with a Heritage Certificate and freshly recommissioned, including a new MOT, what a superb car this would be to own.

If you are thinking of consigning your car in the future, you can pop along to our Cars Coffee and Consigning event that we are holding at the British Motor Museum on the following Wednesdays 25th September, 9th and 23rd October and 6th November where one of our consigners will be on hand to help you through the process.

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

5th October - CCA October Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

7th December - CCA December Classic Car Sale, Warwickshire Event Centre

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