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Formed in 2011, Silverstone Auctions is a world-class, specialist auction house for classic cars, modern supercars, all types of competition cars, modern and historic motorcycles and automotive memorabilia.

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Silverstone Auctions CarFest sales generate £1.1million

Silverstone Auctions has completed its series of summer auctions with a flourish by raising £50,000 at CarFest South for BBC Children in Need, taking the total sum raised for the charity by Silverstone Auctions over the two CarFest classic car sales to an amazing total of more than £165,000. The latest sale was once again an action-packed affair, where a 1970 Porsche 911 E coupé barn find which sold for more than four times its pre-sale estimate was just one of many highlights. The car which sold for £17,250 was one of 53 successfully hammered away, generating a premium inclusive total

Classy classic collection for CarFest South auction

An incredible line-up of more than 70 stunning cars, including a smattering of celebrity owned models, will go under the hammer at this year’s CarFest South ‘Pride & Joy’ classic car auction. The sale, hosted by Silverstone Auctions on Sunday 25th August at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire, quickly follows the hugely successful CarFest North auction which raised an incredible £115,651 for BBC Children In Need. However, not to be outdone, the CarFest South auction has almost double the number of cars up for auction that were offered at its Northern counterpart, and that’s not to

Will star of the silver screen have bidders in a rush?

With just weeks before Ron Howard’s epic film ‘Rush’ appears in cinemas nationwide, one of its automotive stars is being auctioned at CarFest South by Silverstone Auctions. So grab some popcorn and enjoy some real life drama at Laverstoke Park Farm on Sunday 25th August as hot from the movie set and now going under the hammer is a 1979 Renault Estafette which is used as Niki Lauda’s Ferrari team van in the film. Yet, while this little Renault van is now more used to the red carpet treatment, its beginnings are much more humble having started life as a fire truck on the French/Swiss

Classic cars and charity lots ‘bid’ to outdo each other!

It was a case of charity begins at Oulton Park following the incredibly successful Silverstone Auctions ‘Pride & Joy’ classic car and charity auction at Chris Evans’ CarFest North, which raised a fantastic £115,651 for BBC Children In Need. A crowd of thousands saw 20 of the cars on offer successfully hammered away for a total of more than £350,000 with dozens of charity lots also being snapped up by eager festival goers. Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: “There was a real buzz in the crowd throughout the afternoon and this was reflected in not only the

Celebrity cars shine at Silverstone sale

A host of cars with ‘star’ appeal helped Silverstone Auctions to a record-breaking Silverstone Classic sale, generating more than £2million. In total, 64 percent of the road cars on offer were successfully hammered away at the home of British motorsport, and aptly, a further eight competition cars were also snapped up. Among the cars grabbing the limelight, which all sold for above their pre-sale upper estimates, were a 1966 Aston Martin DB6 MkI, once owned by entertainer Des O’Connor, which sold for £147,200, a 1996 Ferrari 456, originally owned by Formula One supremo Bernie

CarFest auction set to be a ‘classic’

40 amazing cars spanning more than 80 years in age are set to find new homes at this year’s CarFest North ‘Pride & Joy’ classic car auction. The sale, hosted by Silverstone Auctions, takes place on Sunday 4th August at Oulton Park in Cheshire and includes offerings from a host of the world’s finest car manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lotus, Morgan and Porsche. Last year’s CarFest auctions raised more than £90,000 for BBC Children in Need and the charity is once again set to gain greatly from the event with dozens of charity lots also going under the

It’s ‘drivetime’ again for ex-Chris Evans Mini

A Mini once owned by radio DJ and TV presenter Chris Evans is aiming to raise pots of money for BBC Children in Need when it is auctioned at CarFest by Silverstone Auctions. As well as having a celebrity ex-owner, this 1964 Austin Mini Mk I has been built to Cooper specification and is estimated at just £6,000 to £8,000. It will go under the hammer at CarFest North on Sunday 4th August at Oulton Park, Cheshire. Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: “It’s a lovely little car in its own right, but this 1964 Austin Mini has the added attraction of once being the

Biggest ever ‘grid’ for Silverstone Classic Sale

Silverstone Auctions has now closed the catalogue on its biggest ever auction to date – some 300 lots in total, including classic and competition cars, automobilia and a lifestyle collection. Now firmly established as one of the highlights in the classic car auction calendar, the Silverstone Classic Sale hosted by Silverstone Auctions on Saturday 27th July, is an integral part of the Silverstone Classic weekend, the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival. This year’s auction contains some 69 road going classics and modern sports cars, plus another 20 competition cars. Meanwhile

‘Watch’ this space at the Silverstone Classic Sale

Sixty rare and varied watches, including those from Rolex, Heuer Carrera, Graham, Cartier and Omega, are a highlight of the lifestyle collection at the Silverstone Classic Sale on Saturday 27th July. The auction in Northamptonshire offers the chance to own one of the most desirable watches ever made, a Rolex Explorer 2 ‘Steve McQueen’ model 1655 with orange hand, estimated at between £9,000 to £11,000. Presented with box, booklet and original receipt, the case is 40mm stainless steel, while the black dial has a racing baton hour and minute markers with white luminous hands and the

Parp-Parp, Noddy Car up for sale

The original Noddy Car once owned by Enid Blyton’s company – complete with its unmistakable red and yellow paintwork – could be yours to drive in Toytown! Estimated at between £20,000 to £25,000, the sale of the iconic little motor car which is almost an exact mirror of the one that has been made world famous in Enid Blyton’s timeless classic of Noddy and his adventures in Toytown, takes place at the Silverstone Auctions hosted Classic Sale on Saturday 27th July at Silverstone. Will Smith, classic car specialist, Silverstone Auctions, said: “This amazing Noddy Car has got to be one of

World’s best Beetle up for auction

Silverstone Auctions will be offering possibly the world’s best Beetle for auction at its Silverstone Classic Sale on Saturday 27th July. The show-stopping 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 De Luxe, estimated at between £30,000 to £35,000, is the very best of breed having had £55,000 lavished on it in a meticulous restoration project that’s only just been completed. Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: “It would be hard to find a better example anywhere in the world. As classic Beetle’s go, you simply don’t get any better than this, the restored 1962 model.” In 2012,

Ultra-low mileage 1958 Jaguar XK150 shows its claws

A concours standard 1958 Jaguar XK150 ‘S’ Roadster with a fascinating history and just 500 miles on the clock will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions at its Classic Sale on Saturday 27th July. Estimated at between £175,000 to £195,000, this particular model has benefited from a restoration project lasting nine years which was only completed in 2009. The main reason for the incredibly low mileage is that its first owner, a Mr JJ Dolce of Salt Lake City, Utah, who was a speed enthusiast, barrel rolled the car at the Bonneville Speed Trial in 1959, not long after he took

Ex-Des O’Connor Aston Martin ‘on song’

A 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Mk I, previously owned by one of the UK’s best-loved entertainers, is sure to hit the right note when it is offered for sale at the Silverstone Auctions hosted Classic Sale. Aside from once being the property of Des O’Connor CBE, this is a stunning example in highly original condition and has been estimated at between £100,000 to £120,000 for the auction at Silverstone circuit on Saturday 27th July. Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: “Des was the first owner of this exquisite 1966 DB6 and it would appear he didn’t hold back as every

Classic Sale welcomes stunning DB5

Silverstone Auctions has secured a stunning 1965 Aston Martin DB5 for the Silverstone Classic Sale on 27th July. Considered by many to be one of the world’s most famous and coveted cars, the example on offer is one of the finest available. It has been estimated at between £275,000 to £325,000 and offered Without Reserve. Immortalised in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, the DB5’s arrival had royalty, rock stars and celebrities clamouring to own a model. More modestly, the Corgi Toys version became the ‘best-selling toy’ the same year. Paul Campbell, consignment manager at

Classics race away at Silverstone sale

A rare 1968 barn find Maserati Ghibli selling for a stunning £31,625, more than double its pre-sale estimate, was just one of 38 amazing cars to find new homes at the Silverstone Auctions hosted, International Trophy Sale. In total, 62 percent of the 61 lots were successfully hammered away for a premium inclusive total of more than £900,000. But it wasn’t just the Ghibli which exceeded pre-sale expectations. Other cars to sell for more than their upper estimates included a 1968 Ford Mustang 390 Bullitt, selling for £56,900, a striking 1986 Ferrari Testarossa, fetching £68,660, a

Last Longbridge Mini up for sale

A salvaged Mini Clubman that lay in the tunnels under the Longbridge factory for 30 years – making it the last Mini to leave the famous site – is being auctioned at the Silverstone Classic Sale. The iconic car – which was used to travel around the sprawling plant - had been secretly dumped by workers in the late 1970s after suffering some damage thought to be from a storage container falling on it. However, photos of the famous ‘lost’ Mini emerged and after much searching it was saved by a former factory worker who got permission to remove it in 2012 shortly before the tunnels were

Is this the ultimate stately coupé?

Coupé’s come in all shapes and sizes but for timeless elegance that’s guaranteed to turn heads wherever it goes, then this 1933 Lancia Astura by Pinin Farina must take some beating. Indeed, its desirability is reflected in its estimate price of between £95,000 to £110,000 for the Silverstone Auctions hosted International Trophy Sale on 17th May. The even better news for pre-war car aficionados is that two other collectable models with a combined age of 164 years are also being offered in the auction held at Silverstone circuit. However, undoubtedly the star of the ‘golden oldie

Celebrate the finer things in life with Silverstone Auctions

Think of living the high-life and what springs to mind? Classic and race cars, luxury motorhomes, fast motorbikes, the very best Cuban cigars, fine wines, rare liquors and exquisite jewellery, watches and luxury leather goods. Hardly the sort of items you’d find down your local high street or out-of-town retail park. In fact, if you had all these items on your luxury shopping list then you’d be hard pressed to find them all for sale conveniently located in one venue anywhere in the world. This is until now, thanks to Silverstone Auctions which is hosting a series of exclusive auctions

‘Taste’ the high-life at Silverstone

Some of the finest cigars, wines and spirits from anywhere in the world will be coming to Northamptonshire and could be yours to own or enjoy in a unique lifestyle collection auction at Silverstone race circuit in just a couple of weeks. Yet it’s not just ultra-exclusive items – one humidor of cigars alone has been estimated at between £3,000 to £4,000 - tempting the taste buds that are already fetching interest from potential bidders around the globe. That’s because completing the collection of some 60 lots are items of exquisite jewellery, watches, fashionable leather products and

Enzo’s favourite Ferrari for sale

A 1964 Ferrari 330GT Series 1, once described by Enzo Ferrari himself as his favourite model, will be one of the star lots being offered by Silverstone Auctions at its next sale on 17th May. Yet it’s not hard to see why it caught the eye and captured the heart of Enzo as elegance mated with power and performance made sure the 330GT was always destined for greatness. Estimated at between £95,000 to £110,000, a world-class car needs a world-class surrounding when it’s being offered for sale, so the ultra-modern Wing building at Silverstone race track is more than fitting. Here,

Two Ducati superbikes for almost the price of one!

Lovers of Ducati’s could be rubbing their eyes in disbelief at two stunning examples that are so sensibly guided you could be forgiven for thinking it’s a ‘two for one’ offer! While both are worthy of closer inspection at the Silverstone Auctions’ hosted International Trophy Sale on Friday 17th May at Silverstone race circuit, the very pinnacle of superbike engineering is manifested in a 2009 Ducati 1098R Monoposto. Words alone do not really do justice to its styling and performance, however it is perhaps best summed up by Ducati who described the 1098R as the lightest, most powerful

Unique Maserati has many silver linings

Take one already amazing sports car and put it in the hands of motorsport specialists Carrosserie Saurer in Switzerland and the end result is a truly exceptional example of automotive styling and engineering. Indeed, while the word ‘unique’ is widely overused, it takes just one look at this stunning silver 1975 Maserati Merak by Saurer, which is being offered on 17th May at the Silverstone Auctions hosted International Trophy Sale, to know it is not a cliché. Being incredibly rare also means it’s a well-known and well-documented motor car, ensuring that whoever has the pleasure of

Silverstone Auctions hosts first specialist motorhome sale

Silverstone race circuit is the venue for Silverstone Auctions’ first ever motorhome sale on Sunday 19th May and entries and bidder registrations are now being invited. The ground-breaking motorhome only sale is a highlight of the International Trophy Weekend at the world-famous location and is followed in August by two further motorhome auctions at CarFest North and CarFest South. Paul Sadler, motorhome specialist at Silverstone Auctions, said: “Silverstone Auctions is already well-known and respected in motoring circles for its sale of classic and competition cars, so now it’s very

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