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