Silverstone Auctions’ Salon Privé Sale on Saturday 3rd September at Blenheim Palace.
With its aerodynamic, futuristic shape and innovative technology, this Citroen DS didn’t even have to leave the dealership showroom to find its first owner. The CEO of the supplying dealership is the first and only registered owner of the car, which is now one of the most decorated examples on the classic Citroen circuit anywhere in the world.
This truly stunning, right-hand drive DS is presented in period white (Blanc Meije) bodywork with original Red Targa upholstery. Having been restored to an exceptionally high quality standard, the dedicated owner entered this exemplary classic Citroen into the most prestigious of concours level shows and competitions.
Such is the car’s success, it possesses its own display cabinets that bulge with in excess of 200 awards. As the unrivalled European show winner, the car has collected multiple concours trophies including National Champion at both the Welsh Benson & Hedges Concours and Popular Classics Roadshow. The Citroen has also achieved victories at the Scottish Benson & Hedges Concours, was an NEC show winner, and a national Meguiars Concours display car. It also featured prominently at the Paris Concours and Citroen World Championship.
This star car even boasts a television career, with appearances on both Top Gear and Fifth Gear. It has even been offered a permanent place at the national Citroen Museum in France.
“Words are not adequate to convey the condition of this important piece of motoring history, it simply must be seen to be believed,” explains Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions. “It’s one of the star cars in the Salon Privé Sale and fits in perfectly as part of our most exclusive sale.”
This award winning 1973 Citroen DS Super 5 will be offered for sale with an estimate of between £75,000 and £90,000. Documentation supporting the car’s history fills a number of storage boxes, full photographic restoration folders and at least 150 magazine features will accompany the car.
An incredible collection of 68 cars will go under the hammer on Saturday 3rd September in Silverstone Auctions’ sale at Salon Privé amongst the others are a 2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster, one of just 500 produced, and estimated at between £480,000 and £520,000.
The unregistered car has a delivery mileage of just 59km, essentially making this a brand new car. The fastest Lamborghini convertible ever built will no doubt become legendary, as have previous iterations of the Superveloce, and a sure fire classic of the future.
From Maranello, a 1982 Ferrari 512 BBi, with just 9,000 miles from new, is estimated at between £200,000 and £230,000. The incredibly original car is in outstanding condition and must be seen to be truly appreciated. With an amazingly low mileage of just 1,977 miles from new, a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello is estimated at between £180,000 and £220,000. There’s also a 1989 Ferrari 348 TS on offer with just 3,983 miles from new, estimated at £75,000 to £85,000.
An incredible 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II, with just 885 miles on the clock, is estimated at between £180,000 and £220,000. This particular car, number 452 of 502 cars made by Mercedes-Benz, is one of only four cars that were officially sold new in the UK. Testament to its originality and low mileage, amazingly the dealer sticker still resides on the back window in pristine condition.
For those on the lookout for a piece of classic Americana, then a 1968 Shelby GT500, estimated at £100,000 to £120,000, could be the perfect fit. Chassis number 00551, the car is a second series GT500 and is one of just 1,020 examples built and features desirable factory options. Offered publicly for sale for the first time ever in Europe, this incredible vehicle is included within the Shelby World Register and has a deluxe Marti Report.
If you prefer a British classic a special and original, UK-delivered 1959 Jaguar XK150 3.4 S Drophead Coupe in beautiful condition is estimated at between £130,000 and £160,000. What must be one of the lowest mileage Esprit Turbos in existence and certainly the most original car Silverstone Auctions have ever inspected, a 1992 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE with just 1,800 miles on the clock, is estimated at £40,000 to £45,000.
Viewing of the lots will be available from 11am until 6pm on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd September. Viewing continues on Saturday 3rd September from 9am, with the sale starting at 3pm.
For the full list of cars on offer at the Salon Privé Sale please visit https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/the-salon-prive-sale-2016/view_lots/pn/all.
To find out more about the car and Silverstone Auctions’ Salon Privé Sale, visit http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/citroen-ds-super-5-8318.
