Classic Car Auctions to host CarFest auction

Classic Car Auctions has announced it will host a special auction at the renowned motoring and music event, CarFest South on Saturday August 29th, raising money for BBC Children in Need.

With tickets having already sold out in record time, the buzz surrounding the event has been huge and the sale promises to be an unmissable opportunity for classic car fans. Featuring around 100 remarkable cars, celebrity auctioneers will whip the crowd into a frenzy as they lead proceedings and hammer away lots to excited bidders. There will also be a range of special charity lots on offer, with 100 per cent of the hammer price plus fees donated to charity. The event has raised more than £3.5million for Children in Need since it was established in 2012, and CCA hopes to add significantly to that figure this year.

One of the UK’s most popular and exciting car events, CarFest has attracted more than 265,000 classic car fans in the past three years and is the brainchild of popular DJ and classic car aficionado Chris Evans. Befitting the theme, the family festival takes place at 1979 F1 World Champion Jody Scheckter’s Laverstock Park Farm in Hampshire and this year will see the likes of iconic artists including Billy Ocean and The Boomtown Rats provide the music, with a host of motoring entertainment including a hill climb, a horde of car clubs and a food festival.

Guy Lees-Milne, General Manager, Classic Car Auctions, said: "We are very proud to be associated with CarFest as it promises to once again be one of the most talked about car events of the year, while also raising money for a very worthy cause.”

CCA’s sister company, Silverstone Auctions, raised more than £250,000 for Children in Need at CarFest auctions in 2012 and 2013.

Guy added: "We're delighted to support Chris Evans and his efforts in raising important funds for Children in Need. There's going to be some amazing vehicles up for sale and I'm confident that our sale will help add significant funds."

The news also comes following the announcement that CCA is moving to a brand new location, The Warwickshire Exhibition Centre near Leamington Spa, for future auctions.

CCA is now inviting entries into the CarFest sale with classic cars of all ages and values welcomed. Anyone interested in entering their car for sale can contact Classic Car Auctions on 01926 640 888, email enquiries@classiccarauctions.com.


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