Car Auctions
Aristotle Onassis Lamborghini Miura S to be sold at London auction
An undiscovered iconic Lamborghini Miura “S” given by the shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis to his favourite Greek pop superstar of the 60s and 70s, Stamatis Kokotas, is to be sold at the COYS “True Greats” Christmas auction in London next week on Tuesday December 4th.
4x4 values rise as temperatures drop
Leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA), has released new data showing that 4x4 values rose sharply in October, climbing by 16% as the first signs of winter appeared.
Unique Mini Cooper S fronts up Barons’ Yuletide Classic sale
A 1969 Margrave Wood & Picket Mini Cooper S with a suitably swinging history in the music industry heads the list of entries for Barons’ Yuletide Classic sale in the splendid Surrey Hall at Sandown Park Race Course on December 18th.
PM’s little Fiat fetches a big price
A 1971 Fiat 500 L once owned by David Cameron has sold for more than twice its guide price at last weekend’s sale hosted by Silverstone Auctions at The Footman James Classic Motor Show.
The Queen’s Land Rover up for auction
Historics at Brooklands – the auctioneer of fine classic cars and vehicles of distinction – has been given the royal seal of approval by the Ministry of Defence, to auction ‘The Queen’s Land Rover’ at its forthcoming sale at Brooklands, on Saturday 24th November.
Ferrari Enzo leads ‘prancing horse’ parade
One of the world’s most amazing supercars – a Ferrari Enzo – will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions at The Footman James Classic Motor Show.
Historics urges fans to act fast in pursuit of Porsche 911 Speedster
Despite a span of 35 years between Porsche’s original Speedster, the 356, and its 911 namesake, the auctioneer Historics at Brooklands suggests there are signs the ’80s icon is developing a similar aura of adulation that has seen its predecessor become one of the most collectible classic cars.
‘Rekindle your love’ at NEC Classic Sale
Visitors to Silverstone Auctions’ next sale at The Footman James Classic Motor Show are being invited to turn back the clock and drive away in their own classic thanks to a variety of models that are being offered without reserve.
Historics take on elder statesman
An Airflyte Statesman from the lesser-known Nash Motors Company, rarely seen on these shores yet responsible for pioneering a raft of automotive designs, is set for auction at Historics’ late autumn sale, at Brooklands on Saturday November 24th.
Will the PM’s old Fiat be a vote winner?
A 1971 Fiat 500 L, once owned by Prime Minister David Cameron, is back on the ‘campaign trail’ thanks to Silverstone Auctions.
Bonhams breaks £13.6 million sales at Goodwood Revival
An all-time high of 146,000 attendees at last weekend’s Goodwood Revival was not the only record broken at the annual historic motor racing event, as Goodwood’s long-time auction partner Bonhams achieved its best-ever Revival sale of collectors’ motor cars and automobilia.
Diverse selection captures international bidders’ imagination at Barons
The diverse selection of classic cars and motorcycles at Barons’ sale at Sandown Park on September 18th attracted buyers and bids from around the world.
Unique Mazda CX-5 makes star debut in Manheim online auction
Mazda’s ground-breaking all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV featuring breakthrough SKYACTIV technology has made its UK auction debut achieving 109 percent of CAP ‘clean’.
1960 Ferrari California sells for over 11 million dollars
The weekend in Pebble Beach ended under the sign of Ferrari. After the enthusiasm for the debut of the F12berlinetta in the USA and the handover of the personalised Tailor Made FF to the British golfer Ian Poulter, the manufacturer from Maranello was also a protagonist at the auction on the Californian weekend.
Aston Martin Sheikh-en and stirred
A masterpiece of modern engineering with a truly remarkable performance pedigree, classic and sports car auctioneer Historics at Brooklands has added a one-of-a-kind Aston Martin to its autumn auction at Brooklands on Saturday September 1st.