To be held in The Wing at Silvertstone circuit on Friday 20th May, with viewing on the afternoon of Thursday 19th May.
Last year’s sale was a huge success with a fantastic range of classic cars, motorcycles, rare automobilia and luxury lifestyle items offered, helping achieve an 80 per cent sales rate and an impressive £3.4 million in total sales.
This year once again promises a vast array of best of breed classics and rare supercars, with the first cars consigned including a 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary edition, a single family ownership 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series III and an incredibly low mileage 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi.
1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th AnniversaryRegistration: 308 DKBChassis Number: ZA9C005A0KLA12681Engine Number: 12681Number of cylinders: 12CC: 5176ccYear of Manufacture: 1989Estimate (£): 250,000 - 300,000
The legendary Lamborghini Countach first appeared in 1974 and became the instant pin up car for that generation of teenagers. It is a mid engined V12 sports car designed by Bertone and features "Scissor Doors" and a tubular "space frame" chassis. Designed with pure performance in mind, it is perhaps the worlds first real Supercar, with legendary looks and style.
In 1989 to celebrate the company's 25th Anniversary, the current owners - The Chysler Corporation - drafted in no less than Horatio Pagani to restyle and relaunch the amazing Countach for the final time. Featuring carbon kevlar panels/bespoke wheel arch extensions, extended air intake ducts and a new rear bonnet design, the car now looked amazing. Power was now lifted to 455bhp from the 4 valve QV engine, offering 369 Ibs.ft torque and performance figures increased - the car hitting 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds and going on to a top speed of 185mph.
Supplied new by UK Lamborghini dealer, Portman of London, to Mr. C. Michelides, this right hand drive Anniversary model is finished in Rosso with Bianco leather/red piping and has been previously owned by Cleo Roberts, who went on to become the wife of legendary Texan racer and car builder - Caroll Shelby.
Having covered only 13,000 kms from new (just over 8,000 miles) with a Lamborghini main dealer service history up until 2004 when the car entered long term storage, this car is offered to the market for the first time in 16 years. Having received over £40,000 spent on a thorough restoration and recommissioning in late 2003 by Lamborghini Wycombe, it is now offered with a fresh MOT, original service book, a history file with bills and receipts, previous MOT certificates and known provenance. Last serviced in May 2014, the mileage is warranted - making it both highly collectable and highly desirable.
1978 Aston Martin V8 Series III
This very special V8 Series III is offered for sale after more than 30 years of single family ownership and presents in excellent condition.
As one of the last cars built before the introduction of the V8 Oscar India in 1978, this superb right-hand drive, automatic example sports green paintwork with cream leather interior and tan upholstery.
Estimate (£): 80,000 - 100,000
1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi
This UK delivered 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi was previously owned by British former professional boxer Prince Naseem Hamed, and has just 2,000 miles on the clock from new.
This low mileage example is presented in excellent condition with stunning alloy wheels and a leather interior featuring Prince Naseem personalised headrests.
Estimate (£): 60,000 - 70,000
