With its home at the Brooklands Museum, Britain's most evocative motoring arena, Historics is the UK...
May 12, 2011
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry Historics Spring sale salutes majestic marque: Historics’ forthcoming sale at Brooklands promises a feast for fans of the Ferrari marque, with no less than 10 cars spanning 35 years, and a combined value of over £750,000, up for auction on Wednesday 18th May. Prince among them is one of 1... moreHistorics’ forthcoming sale at Brooklands promises a feast for fans of the Ferrari marque, with no less than 10 cars spanning 35 years, and a combined value of over £750,000, up for auction on Wednesday 18th May. Prince among them is one of 158 rare right-hand-drive 365GTB/4 ‘Daytona’s’, that was once loaned by Maranello Concessonaires Ltd to HRH The Prince of Wales, and later starred in the BBC TV show ‘Top Gear’, in a race from Portofino to St Tropez. Along with a second Daytona, a 1970 ‘Plexiglass’ that was number 181 off the production line, both of the Pininfarina designed GT’s are expected to fetch offers in the region of £180,000 - £210,000. Equally evocative was the Dino - named after Enzo Ferrari’s son - and the first mid-engine production Ferrari remains one of the best handling and most gratifying sports cars of its era. The 1971 246GT Dino offered by Historics is presented in the classic Rosso Corsa with Crema leather c... less
May 12, 2011
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry Historics at Brooklands has announced full combined sales results: On the back of a confirmed, rare, ’White Glove Sale’ (all Lots sold) of the Captain America Collection, Historics at Brooklands has announced full combined sales results from its first auction of 2011 on March 3rd, with 70% of all Lots findi... moreOn the back of a confirmed, rare, ’White Glove Sale’ (all Lots sold) of the Captain America Collection, Historics at Brooklands has announced full combined sales results from its first auction of 2011 on March 3rd, with 70% of all Lots finding a new home and bringing a total sale of £1,195,278.
In addition to the 56-strong collection of American vehicles from the forthcoming Captain America film, there were a further 56 eclectic motorcars on offer to a capacity crowd at Brooklands.
Of these, 23 sold on the night, with headline grabbers including an immaculate 1964 Aston Martin DB5 for £229,600, and a 1967 Shelby GT500 ‘Eleanor’ belonging to Tottenham Hotspur footballer, Benoit Assou-Ekotto, selling for £162,400.
It was also another strong showing for the Mercedes-Benz marque, with a flawless 1970 280SE Cabriolet changing owners for £100,800, whilst the ever-increasing popularity of the 190SL – with Historics leading the market in 2010 - was strongly... less
With its home at the Brooklands Museum, Britain's most evocative motoring arena, Historics is the UK's newest premier auction house for the sale and purchase of the finest historic, classic and sports cars and motoring memorabilia.
Historic... moreWith its home at the Brooklands Museum, Britain's most evocative motoring arena, Historics is the UK's newest premier auction house for the sale and purchase of the finest historic, classic and sports cars and motoring memorabilia.
Historics independent auctioneers brings together a wealth of specialist motoring experience and with the endorsement from the Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd, aims to preserve and extend the tradition of some of motorings' most prestigious names.
DescriptionWith its home at the Brooklands Museum, Britain's most evocative motoring arena, Historics is the UK's newest premier auction house for the sale and purchase of the finest historic, classic and sports cars and motoring memorabilia.
Historics independent auctioneers brings together a wealth of specialist motoring experience and with the endorsement from the Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd, aims to preserve and extend the tradition of some of motorings' most prestigious names.
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Historics’ forthcoming sale at Brooklands promises a feast for fans of the Ferrari marque, with no less than 10 cars spanning 35 years, and a combined value of over £750,000, up for auction on Wednesday 18th May. Prince among them is one of 158 rare right-hand-drive 365GTB/4 ‘Daytona’s’, that was once loaned by Maranello Concessonaires Ltd to HRH The Prince of Wales, and later starred in the BBC TV show ‘Top Gear’, in a race from Portofino to St Tropez....
On the back of a confirmed, rare, ’White Glove Sale’ (all Lots sold) of the Captain America Collection, Historics at Brooklands has announced full combined sales results from its first auction of 2011 on March 3rd, with 70% of all Lots finding a new home and bringing a total sale of £1,195,278.
In addition to the 56-strong collection of American vehicles from the forthcoming Captain America film, there were a further 56 eclectic motorcars on offer to a capacity crowd at Bro...
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