SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS - Catalogue now closed for Race Retro Sale

 

 

 

Catalogue now closed for Race Retro Sale

 

There’s now just over two weeks to go until our Race Retro Sale begins. With the catalogue now closed, our fourth Race Retro Sale, taking place on the 21st and 22nd of February at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, is set to be one of our most prestigious ever.

 

Boasting an impressive catalogue, many entries with astonishing histories, the sale is sure to be an unmissable opportunity for classic car collectors everywhere. From a low mileage Ferrari Testarossa with original luggage and watch included, to a 1988 Texaco-liveried Ford Sierra Cosworth, we look forward to the auction with much anticipation.

 

You can view the lot list here.

 

One of the most important dates in any classic motor enthusiast’s calendar, the event attracts thousands of people each year so to be in with a chance of acquiring your dream classic, you can register to bid here.

 

We look forward to seeing you on the 21^st and 22^nd February, but for now, take a look at our most noteworthy lots.

 

1955 Volkswagen Type 2 Samba Microbus     This Volkswagen Samba is the first, and only new, VW Type 2 Samba imported into the UK. The right-hand drive bus, built at the original VW factory in Wolfsburg, was delivered new into the UK on the 21st November 1955 by John Colborne-Barber, the founder of the first ever VW dealership in the UK.   Sambas were never officially imported new into the UK and as such, ‘SGP 62’ is thought to be the only surviving example of the few Wolfsburg-built Type 2s in the country. In 1992 ‘SGP 62’ was rediscovered in the West Country after 30 years in storage. ‘SGP 62’ has been restored, as much as possible, to original specification with a few additional safety and convenience features, while retaining its completely original appearance.    A new bespoke period-correct Devon interior, modelled on the design that was enjoyed by the Colborne family, was created by VW expert Kevin Morgan including a correct Osokool fridge and Dudley stove. These rare items were sourced specifically for this bus and are in pristine condition. The vehicle also comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen.   This is a beautiful and rare Samba Microbus, historically important in terms of its VW legacy in the UK and ready to be appreciated and enjoyed. Estimate (£): 70,000 - 75,000 Read more here

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H&H AUCTIONS - Further Entries Invited The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Auction 25th February 2015

Further Entries Invited The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Auction 25th February 2015

Entries are building for our upcoming auction at The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, on Wednesday February 25th 2015, with new lots being added to the H&H website daily. With entry fees starting from just £50 plus VAT per motor car, please contact one of our specialists to discuss selling your classic on: +44 (0) 1925 210035 or info@handh.co.uk Recent consignments include: 1931 Ford Model A 45-B Coupe (Main Image) Owned and restored by the former Chairman of the Model A Ford Club of GB 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Canadian built RHD car and rallied with the MAFCGB 1960 Land Rover 88 Series II Current family ownership from new and 34,000 recorded miles 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe 1 of just 1,108 made and recent mechanical fettling 1998 Rover Mini Cooper Sport Rare Amaranth Pearl livery and 75,000 recorded miles 1999 Jaguar XJR 4.0 Supercharged V8 sports saloon and offered for sale without reserve Further Motor Cars can be viewed by clicking here.

DEXTER BROWN ART IN MOTION EXHIBITION AT BONHAMS IN AID OF COMBAT STRESS

 

 

DEXTER BROWN ART IN MOTION EXHIBITION AT BONHAMS IN AID OF COMBAT STRESS

 

Fifty canvases by the master of movement

 

Art in Motion, an exhibition of new paintings by the well known artist Dexter Brown will be on show at the international auction house Bonhams in New Bond Street London from  16^th – 27^th      February.  All the works are for sale and 50 per cent of the proceeds will go to Combat Stress, the Veterans’ mental health charity, which provides specialist clinical treatment and welfare support to  ex-Service men and women across the UK suffering from psychological injuries.

 

Dexter Brown’s work is a favourite with collectors all over the world. He is particularly famous for his paintings of speeding racing cars and for the many portraits of famous actors executed in his years as artist in residence at the Duke of York Theatre in London.

 

For the exhibition at Bonhams, Dexter was given a totally open remit with no set subject or theme.  As the artist explained in a recent interview, “It’s quite something to be given such a free hand.  For some reason I just had this thing again about the cars.  I started to think about films and TV programmes that have cars in, and that made me drift sideways to actors and actresses I’ve always admired.”

 

Peter Fonda is depicted from Easy Rider; Paul Newman and Katherine Ross in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; Steve McQueen and the Porsche 917 from Le Mans as well as his own Ferrari 275 GTB/4.  Closer to home there is John Thaw as Inspector Morse with his famous burgundy Mark 2 Jaguar and Billie Piper as seen in The Sally Lockhart Mysteries.

 

Bonhams Chairman, Robert Brooks, said, “I have been a great admirer of Dexter Brown’s work for many years and am delighted that we are able to stage this exhibition at Bonhams and raise money for such a worthwhile cause.”

 

Founded 95 years ago Combat Stress is the UK’s leading mental health charity for Veterans. Since its foundation it has supported more than 100,000 ex-Service men and women and is currently providing help for more than 5,600, including 662 Afghanistan Veterans and 960 Iraq Veterans. The youngest Veteran is just 19 years old and the oldest is 97.

 

Combat Stress treats conditions including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety.

 

 

 

RARE 1938 MERCEDES-BENZ 540 K CABRIOLET HEADS FOR BONHAMS STUTTGART SALE

 

 

 

RARE 1938 MERCEDES-BENZ 540 K CABRIOLET

HEADS FOR BONHAMS STUTTGART SALE

• Bonhams returns to Stuttgart for the single-marque Mercedes-Benz sale on 28 March 2015, coinciding with Retro Classics Stuttgart week
• A 1938 540 Kompressor Cabriolet A heads the sale. Fresh to the market, the 540 K is estimated at €2,000,000-2,500,000 (£1,500,000-1,900,000)
• A 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is offered at an estimated  €900,000-1,200,000 (£700,000-940,000)

 

Bonhams single-marque Mercedes-Benz sale will return to Stuttgart on 28 March, coinciding with Retro Classics Stuttgart week, the largest annual exhibition of classic cars in Southern Germany.

 

A spectacular 1938 540 K Cabriolet (complete with covered spare wheel) heads the sale. The Mercedes-Benz auction is the first time the 540 K has been publicly offered, available at an estimated €2,000,000-2,500,000 (£1,500,000-1,900,000).

 

Restored to Concours condition, the two-seater 540 K is a significantly lighter variant of the original 500 K design. Developed in the mid-1930s, it was one of the most impressive cars available at the time, and today remains distinctly rare.

 

A 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is an additional early consignment, estimated at €900,000-1,200,000 (£700,000-940,000). An extremely original example, the roadster has been in current ownership since 1980, and at its peak was the fastest production Mercedes around.

 

1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

 

The 300SL was previously owned by German industrialist, Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach (1907-1967), of the Krupp dynasty.

 

Philip Kantor, Head of European Motorcars, said: “Bonhams is the pioneer for single-marque sales, and is delighted to continue this newly established sale with Mercedes-Benz. Last year’s sale attracted many bidders from around the world, achieving a total £9.4 million (€12 million) - a wonderful result for a sale only in its first year. We look forward to similar success at this years’ auction.”

 

Held in the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Bonhams auction will showcase a variety of some 40 classic motor cars from across the German marque’s century long history.

 

“Unique and authentic vehicles – that is the idea we share, both Mercedes-Benz and Bonhams. Originality plays an important role in our philosophy,” explains Michael Bock, Head of Mercedes-Benz Classic and Customer Centre. “After the successful auction last year we will once more offer an appropriate stage for Bonhams. Classic car collectors and visitors of the museum will once again be given a taste of exciting auctions.”

 

The Mercedes-Benz Museum charts the entire history of the world’s oldest car manufacturer. A total of 1,500 unique exhibits are featured in the museum, including 160 vehicles.

SILVERSTONE AUCTION NEWS

More cars with fascinating histories consigned into Race Retro Sale There’s now just four weeks to go until our Race Retro Sale begins. We’ve recently consigned a number of classic vehicles with fascinating histories into the auction which takes place on the 21st and 22nd of February at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.   You can find out more about the sale here.

Last entries invited for Race Retro Sale   There’s not long to go until our catalogue closes for our auction at Race Retro. There are limited spaces available so if you would like your car to join our sale then please contact one of our team on +44 (0)1926 691141 or email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com before January 27th.   For now, read on for more on the cars we’ve recently consigned into the sale.

1955 Volkswagen Type 2 Samba Microbus   This vehicle is the first VW Type 2 Samba imported into the UK. The right-hand drive bus, built at the original VW factory in Wolfsburg, was delivered new into the UK on the 21st November 1955 by John Colborne-Baber, the founder of the first ever VW dealership in the UK. Colborne-Baber’s long association with Volkswagen started as a result of John being approached by former army officer George La-Haye. After the end of the Second World War, La-Haye, who was stationed in Germany, purchased three new Volkswagen Beetles, the last of which he returned to the UK with.   Colborne-Baber showed an immediate interest in the Beetle and made George an offer on a part-exchange for a Wolseley 6/80, which he accepted. Colborne-Baber was so impressed with the Beetle he’d acquired, that he then approached Volkswagen in Germany and began importing Volkswagen vehicles into the UK in 1949.   Sambas were never officially imported new into the UK, and as such ‘SGP 62’ is thought to be the only surviving example of the few Wolfsburg-built Type 2s in the country. In 1992 ‘SGP 62’ was rediscovered in the West Country after 30 years in storage. It has been professionally restored over the last 18 months as a faithful reproduction of its condition as used by the Colborne-Baber family. ‘SGP 62’ has been restored, as much as possible, to original specification with a few additional safety and convenience features, whilst retaining its completely original appearance. A new bespoke period-correct Devon interior, modelled on the design that was enjoyed by the Colborne family, was created by VW expert Kevin Morgan including a correct Osokool fridge and Dudley stove. These rare items were sourced specially for this bus and are in mint condition. The vehicle also comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen. This is a beautiful and rare Samba Microbus, historically important in terms of its VW legacy in the UK and ready to be appreciated and enjoyed. Estimate (£): 70,000 - 75,000 Read more here

1972 BMW 3.0 CSA   The BMW E9 Coupe was one of the most handsome cars ever to roll from the Munich factory. Sleek as a shark, it had a wonderfully elegant and airy cabin with slim windscreen pillars, a large glass area and a tastefully restrained wooden dash. Showing three owners from new this is a very special car indeed with the last two owners being of particular note. Owned for the last six years by Gaz Coombes, the front man of Supergrass, prior to his ownership it was owned by famed Hollywood actor Michael York. At time of auction the car will have just finished a detailed sympathetic restoration, which will involve respraying the car in its original Fjord Blue along with a strip down, check and refurbishment of the engine. Presented with a fantastic history file containing photographs of Michael York with the car along with letters and documents by Michael York from his ownership, there is also a superb number invoices from the early years of the cars life. A great chance to acquire a wonderful car with tremendous history. Estimate (£): 20,000 - 30,000 Read more here.

1971 Porsche 911T 2.2 Coupe     Offered here is a very original example of the sought after 911T which was first registered on March 31st 1971 in Zurich, Switzerland. This is a beautiful, unmolested, matching numbers example, so difficult to find in this condition. The original colour was Albertblau as is documented in the Porsche certificate, this was subsequently changed to Gemini Blue. The interior is the original black leatherette with fabric inserts and the carpets original fleck grey. It is rare to find a car in this lovely condition with a patina that restored examples simply cannot match. With 911S values at £200,000 for the very best this 911T represents value and this car is surely a great usable investment at this guide. Estimate (£): 45,000 - 55,000 Read more here.

Classic to sell?    To discuss an entry into our two-day sale at Race Retro please contact one of our team on 01926 691141 or email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com.

Dates for your diary...

 

Race Retro & Classic Car Sale

21st and 22nd February

Stoneleigh Park

Warwickshire

 

The Restoration Show Sale

28th March

The NEC

Birmingham

 

The May Sale

23rd May

The Wing

Silverstone

 

The Silverstone Classic Sale

25th and 26th July

The Wing

Silverstone

 

The Salon Privé Sale

5th September

Blenheim Palace

Oxfordshire

 

The Porsche Sale

25th October

The Wing

Silverstone

 

The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale

14th and 15th November

The NEC

Birmingham

 

 

 

For further information about buying or selling at any of our forthcoming auctions, please call us on 01926 691 141 or email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com.