A fantastic catalogue of race cars and classic cars were offered achieving total sales of £4.9million with 72% of classic cars sold.
Stars of the sale included a low mileage 1989 Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI which sold for a new world record auction price, as well as an 1958 AC Ace Bristol which sold for more than £80,000 over estimate. A 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR in incredible original condition achieved the highest price of the sale.
highlight lots included:
1985 AC Ace Bristol
This stunning and beautifully original AC Ace Bristol wowed hundreds of classic car and motorsport enthusiasts, far exceeding its sale estimate in Saturday’s sale.
Sold for (£): 249,750
1989 Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI
With just 7,986 miles covered in the hands of one owner, this 205 presented in exceptional condition and sold for more than £12,000 over its lower estimate.
Sold for (£): 30,938 – New world record
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR
One of the most original Porsches we have ever seen, and one of just 17 made, this Porsche 924 Carrera GTR was the highest selling car of the sale.
Sold for (£): 495,000
1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 FHC
This matching numbers and fully restored Jaguar E-Type Series I was hammered away for more than £48,000 over its lower estimate.
Sold for (£): 123,750
1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster
One of the very earliest E-Types, chassis number 62, which was recently discovered in Scotland, was also fought over by bidders.
Sold for (£): 140,625
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL70 AMG
Among some special modern performance classics sold, this incredibly rare Mercedes-Benz SL70 achieved more than £15,000 over its lower estimate.
Sold for (£): 51,188
1984 Audi Quattro - ex Nigel Mansell CBE
Bought new by Mr N. Mansell CBE, this very nicely restored proved is 1980's icon status.
Sold for (£): 26,438
1994 Ferrari 512 TR
This 512 TR, a superb low mileage example, proved that original, UK right-hand drive Ferraris are still sought after.
Sold for (£): 162,000
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