CAR AUCTIONS

[Scaf]

“Relevant type approval modifications were carried out” didn’t know they included electric tape over the headlights.

Would that even pass an Mot like that ?

 

[zagatoes30]

A good low mileage SZ is a rare thing but they do suffer from lack of use, a quick glance at the photos hint at some normal SZ issues especially with the paint but it will be interesting to see how much over £50k it goes

 

[rs48635]

A good low mileage SZ is a rare thing but they do suffer from lack of use, a quick glance at the photos hint at some normal SZ issues especially with the paint but it will be interesting to see how much over £50k it goes

I do love the SZ. The interior does look fresh. Only wants new tyres. Might as well get the geometry reset at the same time.

Found myself looking longer at the other red car GranCabrio MC Centennial. Off out now to buy a lottery ticket, literally.

 

[TimR]

Under £30K

2002 PORSCHE 911 (996) TURBO

Complete with a very good history file with extensive recent investment in its condition, and benefiting from some desirable factory options, this is a fantastic weekend toy.

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[Hawk13]

Under £30K

2002 PORSCHE 911 (996) TURBO

Complete with a very good history file with extensive recent investment in its condition, and benefiting from some desirable factory options, this is a fantastic weekend toy.

collectingcars.com

For reasons I have never understood, 911 turbos hold their value really well, even high mileage examples like this.

 

[TimR]

For reasons I have never understood, 911 turbos hold their value really well, even high mileage examples like this.

I thought it was quite a decent buy at that price - look at the spec. Recent works. And precisely because they hold their value.
Interesting contrast from the tip we saw recently...?

 

[Lavazza]

For reasons I have never understood, 911 turbos hold their value really well, even high mileage examples like this.

Mezger engine, pretty bombproof, properly fast, all weather - it ticks a lot of boxes.

 

[Dyer3200]

Did anyone see what this bid up to ?
RESERVE LOWERED: 2016 MASERATI GRANCABRIO MC CENTENNIAL EDITION (collectingcars.com)

 

[Nayf]

A good low mileage SZ is a rare thing but they do suffer from lack of use, a quick glance at the photos hint at some normal SZ issues especially with the paint but it will be interesting to see how much over £50k it goes

I know of a car that’s likely to be much, much better coming to market soon. I can put people in touch if they’re interested.

 

[safrane]

Did anyone see what this bid up to ?
RESERVE LOWERED: 2016 MASERATI GRANCABRIO MC CENTENNIAL EDITION (collectingcars.com)

Been on ebay a few times, but nothing in my cashed pages

 

[Nayf]

Some personal highlights from Historics May Sale

I do love a W140. Mainly for the story behind its construction – and what happened afterwards. Truly an exquisite place to do any journey of length, even after all these years. I also love the styling (there's a story behind that too); the whole car is a giant middle finger to everyone, almost. I love it for that.

Ref 106 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL JG

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class represented a classification officially introduced in 1972 with the W116. The S-Class has served as the flagship model for Mercedes for over fifty years in its various incarnations debuting many of the company's latest innovations including drive-train technologies...

www.historics.co.uk

Ref 103 1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 L JG

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class represented a classification officially introduced in 1972 with the W116. The S-Class has served as the flagship model for Mercedes for over fifty years in its various incarnations debuting many of the company's latest innovations including drive-train technologies...

www.historics.co.uk

Though this is the true hero of the breed...

Ref 17 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB DG

At one point in time, Mercedes-Benz built, arguably, the finest luxury automobiles in the world. In its post-war recovery, they shifted focus towards more practical family saloons, followed by cars of a more sporting nature. By the early 1960s, however, Rudolf Uhlenhaut felt the time had come...

www.historics.co.uk

Five takes on Italian elegance

Ref 48 1962 Lancia Flaminia GT MRP

Introduced in 1957, the Flaminia was Lancia's flagship model at that time, replacing the Aurelia. It was available throughout its lifetime as saloon, coupé and cabriolet. The Flaminia coupé and convertible were coachbuilt cars with bodies from several prestigious Italian coachbuilders. The...

www.historics.co.uk

Ref 47 1968 Maserati Quattroporte Series II MRP

The Quattroporte was introduced at the October/November 1963 Turin Motor Show, where a pre-production prototype was on the Maserati stand next to the Mistral coupé. Regular production began in 1964. The Tipo 107 Quattroporte joined two other grand tourers, the Facel Vega and the Lagonda Rapide...

www.historics.co.uk

Ref 37 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Veloce JT

The first of Alfa Romeo’s Bertone styled coupés, the 1.6 litre Giulia Sprint GT, was launched in 1963. Mechanically the stylish new 2+2 was much the same as the Giulia TI sports saloon, featuring a five-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension, coil-spring live rear axle and disc...

www.historics.co.uk

Ref 100 1973 Fiat 130 Coupé Auto JG

Fiat was never really noted for building large luxury cars so the 130 range was quite a departure compared to their wonderful compact cars. The Coupé, based on the same platform as the saloon, was introduced in March 1971 having been designed by Paolo Martin of Pininfarina, who also manufactured...

www.historics.co.uk

Ref 141 1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 DG

At the Paris Auto Salon in 1972, Ferrari unveiled an all new car to the world. It was a fast, svelte and elegant 2+2 powered by their legendary V12 engine and was the most expensive series produced by Ferrari for 17 years. The 365 GT4 2+2 is easily distinguished from its successors by its six...

www.historics.co.uk

Two takes on a beautiful way to end up poor and divorced

Ref 63 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale by Bertone WP

“Interested parties should be aware that contrary to the catalogue description this car does not come with its toolkit. The jack is present however.” The stunning Sprint Speciale coupé directly descended from Carrozzeria Bertone’s brilliant Bertone Aerodynamica Technica (BAT) design studies of...

www.historics.co.uk

Ref 62 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 Duetto WP

The Alfa Romeo Spider 1600, to give it its official factory name, was manufactured during 1966 and 1967. The name 'Duetto' came about from a competition held by Alfa Romeo to distinguish the car from its Giulia 105 series stable mates, the Coupé and Berlina, and was accepted for its reference to...

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My favourite type of car – 90s GTs. The Maser's lack of three pedals would push me in the Porsche's direction on this occasion...

Ref 31 1994 Maserati Ghibli II Granturismo EBS

The Maserati Bi-Turbo came in a number of different format's however the Ghibli II was by far in a way the more desirable, better built with improved styling and better designed interior comfort. The return of the Maserati Ghibli in 1992 was trumpeted by its maker as a hugely important milestone...

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Ref 35 1991 Porsche 928 GT JT

Critics immediately recognised the advances inherent in the 928 over the 911 and it was universally praised as one of the greatest GT cars of all time. It handled, it was quick, it looked fantastic, and it was comfortable. With the 928, Porsche created a serious long-distance grand-touring car...

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And this is just lovely

Ref 32 1973 BMW 3.0 CSi DL

In 1968, BMW introduced a new two-door coupé that was designed and built by Karman. This new model was named internally as the E9 and the first version produced was named the 2800 CS, it featured an increased wheelbase to accommodate a new straight-six engine. The front of the car was restyled...

www.historics.co.uk

 

[Oneball]

The problem I find is that it wasn’t long ago when everything on the list was between £3k and £13k. And they’re all daft money now.

Do like a w140 there’s a film with George Clooney that has one in a brilliant chase.

 

[Nayf]

The problem I find is that it wasn’t long ago when everything on the list was between £3k and £13k. And they’re all daft money now.

Do like a w140 there’s a film with George Clooney that has one in a brilliant chase.

There is inflation to think of. 20 years ago I started buying 12" singles and they were £5 a pop, and seasoned DJs were moaning they were twice what they were at the start of the 90s.
Twenty years on from that 12" singles are now around a tenner and I am that guy bemoaning the price of new records...

 

[lifes2short]

The problem I find is that it wasn’t long ago when everything on the list was between £3k and £13k. And they’re all daft money now.

yup, things of gone really nuts on some sought after classics, i did have a look at this capri 3.0s and although looks super to the untrained eye it was hiding a few worrying things under that shiny paintwork, still sold for 36k including commission

Ref 138 1979 Ford Capri MK. III 3.0S SB

The Ford Capri was manufactured from 1969 through to 1986. It was designed by American, Philip T. Clark, who was famous for being one of the main designers of the Ford Mustang. Using the mechanical components from the Cortina and intended as the European equivalent of the Mustang for the...

www.historics.co.uk

 

[minardirule]

Lots of lovelyness there, several ways of spending money far too easily.

That Ghibli would be perfect if it was manual but, looking at the condition, at the low guide I might be willing to forgive it!

 

[TimR]

Ref 32 1973 BMW 3.0 CSi DL

In 1968, BMW introduced a new two-door coupé that was designed and built by Karman. This new model was named internally as the E9 and the first version produced was named the 2800 CS, it featured an increased wheelbase to accommodate a new straight-six engine. The front of the car was restyled...

www.historics.co.uk

Love this - not sure the lower front valence looks right...( a "City Pack" - original spoiler ?)

 

[Nayf]

I completely forgot the pair of Lord Blue Integrale Evos. Lovely stuff.

 

[Oneball]

Ref 32 1973 BMW 3.0 CSi DL

In 1968, BMW introduced a new two-door coupé that was designed and built by Karman. This new model was named internally as the E9 and the first version produced was named the 2800 CS, it featured an increased wheelbase to accommodate a new straight-six engine. The front of the car was restyled...

www.historics.co.uk

Love this - not sure the lower front valence looks right...( a "City Pack" - original spoiler ?)

Looks like a CSL one. And I reckon those bumpers are fibreglass. And neither of the doors fit.

 

[TimR]

D4mn...fair play. Ill bring you with next time I buy a motor !
Spend £100K and sell at half that...wheres the logic ? Its like everybody uses Maserati man-maths !!

 

[Oneball]

D4mn...fair play. Ill bring you with next time I buy a motor !
Spend £100K and sell at half that...wheres the logic ? Its like everybody uses Maserati man-maths !!

FFS don’t do that. My common sense goes out the window when there’s shiny in front of me. This is what you’d end up with.

Ref 58 1969 Jaguar 420 G MRP

The Jaguar Mk. X, later renamed the Jaguar 420G was the top of the range saloon built by the British manufacturer primarily aimed at the US market. The unitary construction body-shell was codenamed ‘Zenith’ during development and this floor pan continued in production long after production...

www.historics.co.uk

Ref 141 1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 DG

At the Paris Auto Salon in 1972, Ferrari unveiled an all new car to the world. It was a fast, svelte and elegant 2+2 powered by their legendary V12 engine and was the most expensive series produced by Ferrari for 17 years. The 365 GT4 2+2 is easily distinguished from its successors by its six...

www.historics.co.uk