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.
Tuesday 25 February 2014
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
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
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