SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS HEADS TO HEYTHROP FOR TWO DAY MAY SALE

SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS HEADS TO HEYTHROP FOR TWO DAY MAY SALE

Silverstone Auctions will be holding their two day May sale at Heythrop Park on the 10thand 11th May, supported by the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, with fine cars and memorabilia being offered for sale.

Saturday’s Classic Car sale will offer 50 cars including a 1972 Ferrari Daytona Spyder and a 1998 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo Targa G50 being offered. Sunday will be the British Marques sale and currently consigned is a superb 1960 AC Aceca and a 1954 Jaguar XK120 DHC.

The 1972 Ferrari Daytona Spyder Conversion is an absolutely breathtaking car. It was originally supplied by Maranello Concessionaires in March 1972 and has travelled just 8,700 miles. The car was professionally converted in 1978 to Spyder form by Richard Straman Coachworks in California. Presented in Blue Dino Metallizzato paint colour, this car has been meticulously maintained as is estimated at £500,000 to £575,000.

Also offered is this rather fine looking 1988 Porsche 911, one of the very last 930 Turbos with the G50 5 speed manual gearbox. This is a very desirable car with 71,725 miles, a substantial service record and also included in the sale is the Targa removal roof panel. This car is in remarkable condition and is a collectable classic estimated at £75,000 to £85,000.

Sunday’s sale of British marques is supported by the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club so naturally there will be a few Jaguars on offer amongst other classic British marques.

One of the star lots is this fabulous 1960 AC Aceca which has been consigned to the sale. This is one of the very best, having undergone restoration by the previous owner with the intention of making it the best in the world. Now offered for sale by the current owner of seven years and for the first time on the open market, this sleek fastback comes with a comprehensive history file on its restoration. According to the AC Aceca register this car was originally ordered in Mist Green, one of only six ever finished in that colour with the original six cylinder AC unit. This car has had so much love to make and keep it in the condition it is presented in, it seems to tick all the boxes and is available for £110,000 to £130,000.

One of several Jaguars include in the sale is this superb example of the XK120, a UK supplied car in right hand drive presented in British Racing Green and in excellent condition with a Jaguar Heritage Certificate. This car was first registered in January 1954 and supplied new to Squadron Leader Desmond de Villiers of Hertford. ‘Dizzy' de Villiers AFC was the Chief Test Pilot at the De Havilland Aircraft Company.

The car has undergone a nut and bolt restoration with the engine being fully rebuilt along with the axle and gearbox over a 30 year period using specialist restorers. The car underwent further work in 2008 with supporting documents including updates to improve driveability and reliability. A very desirable car to own and on offer for £75,000 to £85,000.

Arwel Richards, Auction Manager for the Heythrop sale commented "Set within the historic grounds of the Grade II listed Heythrop Park, the auction will showcase gleaming examples of automotive excellence akin to a Concours d'Elegance with best of breed examples of all marques over our two day sale in the heart of the Cotswolds.”

“We have responded to this new enthusiast led market by tailoring our catalogue to meet the highest of expectations by offering cars of the best quality at estimates that reflect their rarity and condition."

"Many of the cars we have on offer have caught the eye of many a concours judge, with one car gaining a third place at Pebble Beach in 2015, arguably the most exacting of all concours competitions."

"Our team of specialists are negotiating some superb motorcars which will add to the catalogue in the coming weeks. There are still some spaces left, however, for vendors to include their cars among the exclusive line up and take part in one of the headline sales of the year."

Silverstone Auctions are still accepting cars for the auction 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.

2019 Forthcoming Auctions

10th 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

TWO NEW WORLD RECORDS AT SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS’ SEPTEMBER SALE

TWO NEW WORLD RECORDS AT SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS’ SEPTEMBER SALE

A 1972 Ford Escort RS1600 sold for £70,875 following a long bidding war, another new world record auction pric

Silverstone Auctions achieved two new world record auction prices at the inaugural September Sale, where a low mileage 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4 and a restored 1972 Ford Escort RS1600 achieved unprecedented results at Dallas Burston Polo Club.

Believed to be one of the first six examples available on the UK market, the 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4 was presented in original condition reading just 13,310 recorded miles. With just one lady owner since new and supplied at auction with a complete history file including the supplying dealer book packs and every tax disc and MoT certificate, the highly collectable fast Ford sold for £52,750 including buyer’s premium, more than £20,000 above its pre-sale upper estimate.

The second record-breaker, a 1972 Ford Escort RS1600, offered collectors the chance to own one of the few remaining genuine homologation specials. Fully restored to an extremely high standard and finished in period correct Le Mans Green paintwork, the immaculate example was bought for £70,875 following a long bidding war.

“To achieve not one but two new world records is a fantastic result for our team,” comments Joe Watts, classic car specialist, Silverstone Auctions. “Both our Porsche Sale and September Sale saw some outstanding classics and excellent prices across the two days, with our new auction venue at Dallas Burston Polo Club proving a hit with our customers.”

Other highlights of the September Sale included a pre-production 1982 Audi Quattro Coupe, believed to be the first UK right-hand drive example, which sold for £49,500 in original, recommissioned condition after 20 years in storage. A rare, original condition 1984 Renault 5 Turbo 2 in left-hand drive and reading just 16,898 miles far exceeded its guide price selling for £86,625, more than £16,000 above its lower estimate.

A desirable UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1971 Maserati Indy 4.7 America stood out among the traditional classics on offer, selling for more than £10,000 above its estimate at £60,750, while a limited edition 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640-4 'Versace' was the star of the future classics at the sale, selling to a bidder in the room for £157,500.

The annual Porsche Sale in association with Porsche Club GB, which took place the day before the September Sale, also saw a number of spectacular prices. A rare 1998 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo S, one of only 26 UK right-hand drive examples and finished in rare Pastel Yellow, sold for an impressive £185,625, as one of the most valuable lots of the day. A 1998 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo, factory enhanced to the 'S' specification, also attracted multiple bidders in one of the longest bidding wars of the sale. Reading just 42,000 miles from new, the car sold for £126,000, more than £16,000 above its lower sale estimate.

Among the older Porsches on offer, a fully restored, rally prepared 1958 Porsche 356A appealed to multiple bidders in another extended bidders battle, which saw it sell for £82,125, almost £20,000 above lower estimate. Meanwhile, a left-hand drive 1992 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS N/GT 'Racing Package', one of only 20 ‘Racing programme' cars, sold above estimate for £151,875.

The two days of sales at the Warwickshire venue achieved combined total sales of over £3.2m and a 55% sales rate.

Silverstone Auctions is now inviting entries to its two-day sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on 10th and 11thNovember. Vendors benefit from just 5% + VAT seller’s commission. The catalogue closes on 15th October 2018.

To see all the results from the Porsche Sale in association with Porsche Club GB visit: http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/the-porsche-sale-2018/view_lots/pn/all

 To see all the results from the September Sale visit: http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/september-sale-2018/view_lots/pn/all

A 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4 sold for a new world record auction price of £52,750.

1998 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo S, one of only 26 UK right-hand drive example