Classic Car Auctions returns this weekend with its third auction of the year and a catalogue of 161 ‘everyman’ classics for sale on Saturday 24th September at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre.
Classic car fans will be spoilt for choice with an array of cars spanning 78 years, from a 1934 Singer Nine Le Mans to a 2012 Diablo SVR replica, with some highly collectible modern performance icons headlining the sale.
Highlights include a very desirable pair of Ferraris, with a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello offered at a sale estimate of £65,000 to £75,000, and a 1986 Ferrari 328 GTB, one of just 1,344 worldwide, estimated at £45,000 to £50,000.
A simply stunning example of the famous modern classic, a 1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2, finished in Monza Red, will be offered at a sale estimate of £35,000 to £40,000.
For BMW fans, some of the marque’s best models will be on offer including a very collectible and rare 2002 BMW Z3 M Coupé S54 estimated at £22,000 to £25,000, a very special 1987 BMW M635 CSi ‘Sharknose’ with just two owners from new estimated at £17,000 to £20,000, and a rare 1985 BMW M535i to be offered at £10,000 to £15,000.
Other BMWs on offer include four iconic M3 examples, from an extremely rare, right-hand drive 1988 BMW E30 M3 Evolution II estimated at £45,000 to £50,000, to a younger 1999 BMW M3 Evolution Imola GT2, one of just 50 special edition examples made, estimated at £16,000 to £20,000.
Other future classics tipped to rise in value include a 1995 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 in Factory Yellow, famed for its motorsport successes, curvaceous styling and rock-solid build quality, to be offered without reserve.
Another 90s coupé, projected to rise in value is the 1995 Volkswagen Corrado 2.9 VR6. A ‘Storm’ limited edition with one owner from new, it will be offered at an estimate of £8,000 to £10,000.
Not to mention another rare opportunity to own a 2004 MG Rover ZT 1.8 Turbo with an unbelievable three miles from new, believed to be the best condition ZT in the world, estimated at £8,500 to £10,500.
Finally, Star Wars fans are expected to be out in ‘force’ for the chance to own Kenny Baker’s (R2-D2) personal 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche Fixed Head Coupé. The luxury car with unique ‘star’ provenance will be offered with a sale estimate of £33,000 to £36,000.
Other highlights include:
A highly collectible, family owned 1972 Jaguar E-Type ‘barn find’ – The iconic Series III V12 Roadster, finished in yellow with a black leather interior, has been sitting dormant in a barn for 20 years having been passed down through the generations of one Carlisle family.
The car was first registered on 3rd November 1972 and bought by a Carlisle based chemist in 1976. As a self-confessed Jaguar fanatic with other cars already in his personal collection, he used the Series III E-Type to enjoy the summer months driving with the top down, sporting his very own personalised number plate, FW V12.
It was later passed on to his wife in 1982 before it was gifted to their son on his 30th birthday in February 2007. With fond memories of childhood family trips to the Lake District, the car was carefully tucked away under plastic sheeting in a dry barn.
Now set to emerge from the barn where it has been stored for two decades, with twenty year old air still in the tyres, the much loved E-Type is expected to sell for between £35,000 and £40,000 at auction.
A rare, low mileage 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered in March 1978 and has had just two owners in its lifetime. Purchased by its current owner in 1994, the car was the fruit of a long and laborious search by its owner to source the best 260Z possible. With its low mileage and long term ownership, this particular Datsun was the rare find the owner was looking for, finished in a striking shade of Copper Bronze Metallic.
It was used sparingly for just one year before a change in circumstances meant that the car was put into storage in 1995, showing just 8,285 miles on the clock. It remained there for a further 21 years, untouched, until being revealed again in May of this year it is expected to sell for £18,000 to £22,000 when offered at auction.
A special viewing afternoon will be held on Friday 23rd September at the auction venue near Leamington Spa. To find out more about the CCA September Sale please visit http://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/cca-september-2016-classic-car-sale/view_lots/pn/all.
