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1953 Connaught AL10 Historic Grand Prix Race Car

Best of British steal the show at Race Retro auction

2/25/2013 8:07 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

British classics from a host of UK manufacturers were among the stars of the show at this weekend’s Race Retro and Classic Car sale, which generated premium inclusive sales of more than £1.4 million.

Hosted by Silverstone Auctions, the sale saw 64 percent of the road cars on offer successfully hammered away, with a further nine competition cars also finding new homes.

Among the highlights of the road cars...

Race Retro Sale showcases class collection

2/13/2013 10:15 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

With the catalogue now closed, more than 80 stunning cars have been confirmed for the Silverstone Auctions hosted Race Retro & Classic Car Sale which takes place at Stoneleigh Park on Saturday 23rd February.

Befitting the theme of the weekend, nearly a third of the cars on offer boast competition pedigree from the race track or rally stage, while the 55 road-going models span some six decades.

Nick Whale, managing...

Cult movie car to star in Race Retro Sale

2/12/2013 8:25 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

A 1969 Lola race car which starred in the classic Steve McQueen film “Le Mans” is now taking centre stage at the Silverstone Auctions hosted Race Retro & Classic Car Sale.

Estimated at between £570,000 to £650,000, the Lola T70 being offered was one of three MKIII B’s used in the action packed film, which now enjoys iconic status.

The actual model going under the hammer on 23rd February at Stoneleigh Park as part...

Unique Alvis up for auction

2/5/2013 7:39 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

A 1967 Alvis Burns Special – the only one of its kind in the world – will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions at the Race Retro and Classic Car Sale on 23rd February.

Estimated at between £60,000 to £70,000, this unique model will line-up alongside an extensive collection of stunning road-going classics, race and competition cars. There is also a variety of automobilia for auction over the Race Retro...

Best of British on pole at Race Retro Sale

1/31/2013 6:02 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

Marques synonymous with the finest cars ever made in the UK will be ‘waving the flag’ at the Silverstone Auctions hosted Race Retro and Classic Car Sale on 23rd February at Stoneleigh Park.

Reading like a roll call of the best of British automotive manufacturing, cars from Austin Healey, Bentley, Jaguar, Lotus, MG and Triumph, will line up alongside more exotic offerings from Connaught and Cooper Bristol.

Nick...

Prolific rally winning ‘Cossie’ for auction

1/14/2013 8:26 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

The most successful Group N Ford Sierra Cosworth in British rallying history is to be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions at its Race Retro and Classic Car Sale in February.

Stunning in its 1988 Ulster Rally livery, this ‘on the button’ car played a very important part in the British ‘Eighties’ rallying scene and has been estimated at between £27,000 to £30,000.

Fittingly the venue of its sale couldn’t be...

Double-decker delight from Silverstone Auctions

1/3/2013 7:55 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

Arguably one of Britain’s most iconic vehicles – a 1962 Leyland Routemaster red double-decker bus – is just the ticket for another successful Silverstone Auctions sale.

Estimated at between £20,000 to £28,000, the example being offered at the Race Retro & Classic Car Sale at Stoneleigh on 23rd February saw service for well beyond its active life expectancy – clearly demonstrating what a reliable, and well-loved,...

Speed Twin’s are a triumph!

2/28/2012 5:40 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

Fans of two wheels were out in force at last weekend’s Race Retro Sale hosted by Silverstone Auctions.

Among the motorbikes sold were a Triumph Speed Twin dating from 1946 which sold for a premium inclusive £9,570 and another from 1964 which fetched £3,300.

Italian motorbikes also proved popular and models which changed hands included a 1973 Lambretta Li 150 Special for £3,960, a pink 1966 Piaggio Vespa 150 Super...

Records galore at Race Retro Sale

2/27/2012 7:23 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

Records tumbled at this weekend’s Race Retro and Classic Car Sale as Silverstone Auctions achieved a fantastic sales rate, successfully selling more than 74% of the 77 vehicle lots on offer, along with a host of automobllia items, for a premium inclusive total of £1.75 million, the highest sales total achieved in recent times at Race Retro.

Even more remarkable was the excellent conversion rate that was achieved in...

Cop this cheeky number plate!

2/14/2012 9:51 AM EST - Silverstone Auctions

Possibly one of the most attention grabbing number plates available to buy ‘H1 COP’ is up for sale at the forthcoming Race Retro & Classic Car Sale.

Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions, who are hosting the sale, said: “We think suitable buyers might include an off-duty Chief Inspector or someone with a mischievous streak!

“Joking aside, it’s definitely one of the most eye-catching number plates...

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