Tuesday 18 November 2014

Simply Stunning result at the 2014 NEC Classic Car Show

Two sales over two days took place at the NEC Classic Car Show on the 15/16 November with a varied selection in a catalogue that offered real quality and depth.

Some great results came through on individual cars, with both sales producing a hammer value of over £2m at each - resulting in a premium inclusive total of over £4.5m for Silverstone Auctions.

The Jaguar XJ 220 has remained in the sub £150k price band throughout the recent classic car resurgence, but we came up with a very special low mileage right hand drive car and broke a world record with a sale at £247,500 from a buyer in Singapore.

A unique delivery mileage and unregistered left hand drive Talbot Sunbeam Lotus from 1980 sailed past its £25,000 estimate to achieve an amazing final price of £50,625.

Porsche prices continue to amaze with the 1994 '964 Turbo' achieving £220,500 and the '964' Carrera RS Touring achieving £112,500 only adding to the crediblity of the marque as a true collector's icon.

Even the modest Ford oval was distinguished with a 1973 Ford Escort RS Mk1 selling for a highly credible £27,563.

Our 1951 Land Rover series 1 '80' shone at £38,250 as did the 1994 Range Rover LSE at £33,750 - which was double its pre-sale estimate.

We were proud that our new motorcycle specialist, Geoff Hobbs, put together an interesting collection which sold well, including a rare Honda RC 30 for £23,625.

Many thanks to all our sellers and buyers for an outstanding sale with an 81% sales rate.

We are now inviting entries for our next sale at Race Retro in February 2015 - please contact us at www.silverstoneauctions.com or ring the office.


Saturday 8 November 2014

NEC Classic Car Show Sale

Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 14/15/16th of November sees the return of the British Classic Car Show to the NEC in Birmingham.

Silverstone Auctions are proud and delighted to be holding two sales on both Saturday and Sunday with over 60 classic cars and 40 Lifestyle Lots in each Sale. That's over 120 cars to be sold over the 2 days worth around £4.5m!

Automobilia and Lifestyle Sales start at Midday on both days whilst both car sales commence at 2 pm. Viewing of all Lots is available all day Friday and the morning of each sale day.

You will need both tickets to the show and a catalogue for entry to the auction. Tickets are available on the door at the NEC and catalogues can be bought for £10 to access the auction on our stand.

We really hope to see you there and full details can be found at www.silverstoneauctions.com

Nick W


Monday 15 September 2014

The Autumn Sale

Off the back of our best ever sale at Salon Prive, where the hammer fell on £10m worth of very special cars, we now head back to Silverstone for the Autumn Sale on Saturday 20th September at 2pm.

Salon Prive specialised in cars of over £75k in value and in this rarified price sector of the market it was impressive to achieve a final sales rate of 66%. Sold cars included a Ferrari 250 Lusso for £1.89m and a Ferrari Daytona Spyder for £2.27m and we are very pleased with all the results for our vendors which can be found at www.silverstoneauctions.com

The Autumn Sale this coming Saturday 20th September sees an eclectic mix of cars that didn't qualify in price for the Salon Prive catalogue but are still fine examples and offer exceptional value. It is a one day Sale with viewing in the morning and the Sale at 2 pm in the afternoon. All Lots can be viewed online at the Silverstone Auctions website and I personally look forward to seeing you at the event.

At the same time we have now opened entries for the final Sale of 2014 to be held at the NEC Classic Car Show on Saturday/Sunday November 15/16th. Please call the office to discuss your classic car as a possible entry.

Tuesday 26 August 2014

Salon Prive - our first London Sale

Well time flies by quickly and so have our May Auction and indeed the Silverstone Classic Sale of 2014. Suffice to say both were record breakers with sales rates of 80 and 85% respectively and an incredible total hammer price of over £5million at the Silverstone Classic.

Excitement is building as we now head towards Syon House and our first sale at the Salon Prive concours event held from the 3rd to the 5th of September in Syon Park, London Rd. TW8 8JF

This is an extremely upmarket event held annually for the last decade in incredible surroundings and featuring some of the world's very finest cars. We are very privileged to have been asked to hold their inaugural auction which is a joint venture with the event organisers.

Our catalogue is now published and available to buy from 'www.silverstoneauctions.com' and features over 50 cars spanning £15-18million in overall value. Some of the world's rarest and most valuable cars are on offer and we are enormously proud of the selection and choice.

The sale will be held on 'Ladies Day' which is Thursday September 4th at 6pm in the evening.
We hope to see you there.

Nick W

Tuesday 29 April 2014

Amazing Inaugural Restoration Show Sale

With sincere apologies for the lateness of this update (!) I am delighted to report that our first auction held at the NEC Practical Classics Restoration Show on 12th April 2014 was an outstanding success.

We achieved our highest percentage sales rate to date at 85% of all the cars selling for a final hammer price of just over £1m!

The all new concept of an auction for Barnfinds as well as restored classics was a resounding success and our vendors and buyers alike were all truly delighted with the results. Several cars doubled their pre-sale estimate including both Aston Martin V8's (£51,175 and £49,450) and a Jaguar XK 150 Drophead Coupe selling for £62,100.

The Hooper bodied Lagonda made a significant six figure price pre-sale and the Facel Vega HK500, which was in need of a total restoration, sold for £64,400.

Celebrity cars also faired well with the original 'Arthur Daley' Jaguar XJ6 used in the programme selling for £15,525 and the milk float from Eastenders achieving a bargain £2,300!

Over 75 classics found new homes through Silverstone Auctions.

So the market for Classics remains very strong which is encouraging for our next sale at Silverstone Circuit which is to be held on Saturday 24th May in the Wing above the Formula One pits.

Entries close on Wednesday 7th May and we would be delighted to talk to you about your classic car or motorcycle.




Tuesday 25 February 2014

Stunning £1.8 million pound Sale at Race Retro

The ex Dr. Stephen Ward Jaguar XK 150 Drophead Coupe set the tone for our sale at Race Retro reaching an amazing £124,200 which was over twice it's pre-sale estimate.

In all 70% of our eclectic classic cars sold along with a remarkable 13 competition cars making the end result an all time record for classic cars ever sold at this event. (take note our predecessors Bonhams and H and H!)

The 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante X pack achieved £167,900, more than £32,000 above estimate along with a stunning Proteus aluminium bodied C-Type replica achieving a credible £71,300. The 1957 Porsche 356 'A' was value at £60,950 as was the Jaguar E-Type series3 V12 Roadster at £49,000.

13 race cars reflected a total value of over £400,000 and included several fast Ford's - notably an ex Works Prodrive Mondeo at £103,500 as well as a Lotus Cortina at £53,000 and a rally spec Sierra Cosworth for £23,000.

Lifestyle items continue to gain in popularity with total sales of £171,000 across the two days, including an ex James Hunt helmet and 2 X Formula One Opus limited edition books.

I would personally like to thank all vendors and purchasers for their highly valued business and support.

Next up is our Sale at the NEC Restoration Show on Saturday 12th April 2014 to be held at the N.E.C. Birmingham. Entries are positively invited for all types of classic car - please see www.silverstoneauctions.com for full details, or call me personally.

Wednesday 19 February 2014

Amazing 100 car entry for Race Retro Sale

Tension and excitement are definitely gathering at Silverstone Auctions as we head in to this weekend, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of February 2014, with two great sales and a fantastic entry list.

Automobilia and Lifestyle items kick off both days at 12 o'clock with over 100 watches on offer and some stunning jewellery, wine, cigars and leather goods too.

Cars and motorcycles are offered from 2pm on both days with over 50 vehicles in each sale ranging in price from several 'no reserves' up to some super six figure classics.

Over 40 competition cars are on offer too with some superb pedigree cars, including 2 ex Colin Mcrae rally cars and an ex works Prodrive built Ford Mondeo British Touring Car.

We look forward to welcoming customers old and new at the Race Retro show at Stoneleigh this weekend where some real classic gems can be acquired from Silverstone Auctions. Full entry list and all T's and C's available at www.silverstoneauctions.com

Nick Whale