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Classic Car Auctions Silverstone Sale
03/03/2015 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Brand new classic car auction house CCA will be offering more than 80 stunning classic cars at its Classic Car Auctions Silverstone sale on March 3rd 2015.
Created by the highly respected team from Silverstone Auctions, Classic Car Auctions is a specialist auction house for the sale of ‘everyman’ classic cars that hold regular sales every other month at Silverstone race circuit. The March 3rd, CCA launch sale, offers enthusiasts the opportunity to buy an impressive selection of iconic classic cars up to the approximate value of £25,000, buyers will be charged a highly competitive commission rate of just six per cent.
CCA launch sale March 3rd 2015 – lots
Out of the 88 lots, one of the stars of the sale is a 2001 Rover Mini Cooper, one of the last examples to roll out of the Longbridge factory and the last Mini to be sold in Scotland. The Mini is sold in ‘as new’ condition having covered a just 182 miles, and is expected to fetch up to £16,000 at auction.
A 1972 Opel GT 1.9L has also attracted wide interest. Having recently undergone a £21,000 restoration, this rare car presented in bright orange, has an estimated price of between £10,500 and £11,500.
Other highlights include a 1993 3.8 litre BMW M5 Nurburgring, in original condition, estimated at between £11,000 and £13,000 and a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth that was purchased new by Lord Litchfield and is offered at no reserve.
Joe Watts, auction manager of CCA, said: “It is very exciting to have had so many fantastic classic cars consigned into our first sale. As the classic car market thrives, we’re confident that CCA will provide a fresh and affordable outlet for classic car enthusiasts.”
CCA launch sale March 3rd 2015 – details
CCA will also be auctioning a 1988 Reliant Rialto Van in a charity sale, with all proceeds donated to the Mercia MS Therapy Centre in Coventry.
The sale will commence at 2pm with classic car expert and Classic Car Show presenter Quentin Willson hosting a talk on how to buy a classic car at auction and hammering away the first lot, a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SE.
For this launch sale, CCA are also running an exclusive prize draw for everyone who registers to bid in the sale. The winner will receive an exclusive Aston Martin driving experience and dinner and overnight stay (for two) at Fawsley Hall in Northamptonshire, luxury hotel and spa.