Iconic auctioneers have been the mainstay of the Basic Motor Present for a few years now. Given my love for vehicles and my curiosity in automobile pricing and visually gorgeous autos, it’s at all times a pleasure to stroll round and take a look at these vehicles. Previous to the present, I observed that auctions and automobile gross sales at auctions haven’t been faring so effectively over the past 12 months, so it’ll be attention-grabbing to see whether or not these vehicles promote for the costs that Iconic Auctioneers count on. If final 12 months is something to go by, I count on costs to return to about 80% of their estimated worth.
2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello F1
The auctioneer says, “A smart example, recently serviced and rarely seen in double Nero, offered without reserve with less than 35,000 miles.”
Wow. With solely 35,000 miles on the odometer and provided between £55,000 and £65,000, it is a lot of Ferrari for the cash, and it appears to be like very cool in black.
Odometer studying: 35,000 miles
Value Estimate: £55,000 – £65,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £49,500 (wow, that’s numerous automobile for that cash. A steal and doable the however of the present at that value. Properly performed to the client. Shopping for an incredible automobile for 10% much less that the low estimate). + 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £56,925.
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2001 Ferrari 360 Modena – Guide
The auctioneer says, “Well specified manual gearbox car in a stylish colour combination with just over 31,000 miles.”
This could possibly be the perfect deal of all of the vehicles I like. It’s a guide, which is kind of uncommon for a Ferrari 360 Modena, and it’s solely performed 31,484 miles. You don’t typically see them in silver both, and it has a burgundy inside, which might not be to everybody’s style, however I feel it’s very cool.
Odometer studying: 31,484 miles
Value Estimate: £48,000 – £58,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £53,438 (that’s value for the client once more. Purchased at 11% above the low estimate and eight% under the excessive estimate). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £61,454.
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1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
The auctioneer says, “Offered without reserve from the Grand Tourers Collection and rarely seen in this colour combination.”
I used to be very tempted to think about bidding on this automobile. Nonetheless, it was very oily across the transmission, and there have been noises when closing the passenger door, and I couldn’t discover the producer mannequin and automobile no. plaque within the engine bay. At a £60k estimate, you realize you’re going to need to spend £20,000 to £30,000, perhaps extra, to carry it as much as a very nice situation. So I used to be intrigued to know what’s offered for.
Odometer studying: 73,781 km
Value Estimate: £50,000 – £60,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £57,375 (Purchased at 15% above the low estimate and 4% under the excessive estimate. Most likely a good value). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £65,981.
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1973 BMW 3.0 (E9) CSL
The auctioneer says, “One of only 500 UK-supplied, right-hand-drive examples, this Taiga Green CSL was subject to an impressive restoration some years ago with only light use since.”
Very cool. Solely one in all 500 UK-supplied, right-hand-drive examples, and in Taiga Inexperienced, a color I like. I’d say previous to the sale I’d count on the get to the excessive estimate, probably extra, these vehicles are iconic and have a robust following.
Value Estimate: £80,000 – £100,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £81,000 (above its low estimate by 1%, however 19% under its excessive estimate. This shocked me somewhat. I’m positive sooner or later you’d wrestle to purchase one in all these vehicles under £100k). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £93,150.
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1975 Porsche 911 3.0-Litre Carrera Coupé
The auctioneer says, “As a right-hand drive, UK-market 3.0 Carrera, this car is rare and special enough, but factor in a full restoration by a renowned Porsche specialist, and you have a seriously desirable 1970s 911.”
I completely love this color. I don’t suppose I’ve ever seen a Porsche 911 on this color, Emerald Inexperienced I consider. Have you ever? Frustratingly, there’s no document of the mileage within the gross sales literature, and the odometer reads 81 miles, which I assume is since its restoration.
I known as a good friend who has one in all these on the market, he said: “like mine, but less desirable early model (1975 – 1976), than mine (1977)”.
Odometer studying: 81 miles
Value Estimate: £85,000 – £100,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £83,250 (2% lower than the low estimate, 17% decrease then the excessive estimate). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £95,738
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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Recreation
The auctioneer says, “Offered without reserve from the Recreation Collection, UK-registered, this fabulous tribute has many period details.”
Sure, I do know it’s a recreation, and it has an odometer studying of 134,378 km, but it surely nonetheless appears to be like superb. With the originals costing £1,000,000 plus, it’ll be attention-grabbing to see what this automobile truly sells for.
Odometer studying: 134,378 km
Value Estimate: Supplied with out reserve
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Automobile truly offered for: Offered for an undisclosed sum.
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1982 Porsche 911 3.0-Litre SC Targa Flachbau
The auctioneer says, “Superbly presented 911 SC Targa fitted with the steel ‘flatnose’ body kit.”
I actually like this automobile. It’s a disgrace it’s left-hand drive, however I feel it’s fairly good worth for cash, and the mileage is low for a 1982 automobile. I could possibly be tempted on the proper value, so it will likely be attention-grabbing to see what the automobile sells for.
Odometer studying: 61,635 miles
Value Estimate: £35,000 – £45,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £50,625 (folks do love the 911. Offered for 44% above its low estimate, 13% above its excessive estimate. A powerful sale). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £58,219.
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2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
The auctioneer says, “One of just 164 UK-supplied cars, just 19,652 miles from new, and fresh to market after 12 years of private ownership.”
A really uncommon automobile. Not that I’m a fan of personal quantity plates, however “430 SCU” is a reasonably cool quantity plate for this specific mannequin of automobile.
Odometer studying: 19,652 miles
Value Estimate: £165,000 – £185,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £171,000 (4% above it’s low estimate and eight% under its excessive estimate). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £196,650.
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1952 Jaguar XK120 Coupé
The auctioneer says, “Elegant left-hand drive 120 Coupé, powered by an XK140 ‘S-spec’ engine and classically presented in Jaguar Opalescent Silver.”
A fully stunning automobile for the cash. Priced between £35,000 and £45,000 with an odometer studying of 23,174, it’s exhausting to consider a automobile from 1952 has solely 23,000 miles. It’s left-hand drive, so that you’d need to issue that in. Nonetheless, it does look very cool. I choose the convertible, however the bodywork is gorgeous.
Odometer studying: 23,174 miles
Value Estimate: £35,000 – £45,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £34,875 (Wow. That’s an incredible trying basic automobile for the cash. Offered for bang on the low estimate, and 23% under the excessive estimate). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £40,106.
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2005 Land Rover Defender TD5 110 – ‘Spectre’ Homage
The auctioneer says, “An outstanding Land Rover Defender 110 ‘Spectre’ homage fresh from extensive rebuild.”
An absolute beast of a automobile. I completely adore it. Think about the presence this may have on the street, I’m positive everybody would get out of your manner.
Odometer studying: 100,928 miles
Value Estimate: £35,000 – £40,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £33,750 (That’s once more an incredible value for this automobile (for my part). Offered for 4% under the low estimate, 16% under the excessive estimate). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £38,813.
So many different vehicles caught my consideration, both due to their appears to be like, their situation, or they simply grabbed my consideration:
1963 Lotus Elite S2 (Sort 14)
The auctioneer says, “The 12th from last produced, fresh to market from long-term ownership, an older restoration that is ready to be enjoyed as intended once again.”
Odometer studying: 47,258 miles
Value Estimate: £45,000 – £55,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £43,875 (Offered for two.5% under the low estimate and 20% under the excessive estimate). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £50,456.
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1982 Maserati Merak SS
The auctioneer says, “A ‘best of breed’ example, benefiting from a recent £60,000-plus fastidious restoration to the highest of standards.”
Odometer studying: 53,138 km
Value Estimate: £60,000 – £70,000
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Automobile truly offered for: Purchase it now for £69,000 – contact enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com
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1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello – Classiche Licensed, 23,000 Miles
The auctioneer says, “Beautiful 550 Maranello with Ferrari Classiche Certification and just under 23,000 miles from new.”
Odometer studying: 23,000 miles
Value Estimate: £90,000 – £120,000
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Automobile truly offered for: Offered for: £99,000 (10% above the low estimate, and 18% under the excessive estimate). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £113,850.
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1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
The auctioneer says, “A fine example of the achingly elegant 190 SL, recently fully restored by The SL Shop and magnificent in every respect.”
Odometer studying: 4,228 miles
Value Estimate: £100,000 – £120,000
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Automobile truly offered for: £104,167 (Offered for 4% above the low estimate, however 14% under the excessive estimate). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £119,792.
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1987 Porsche 911 SuperSport SSE Cabriolet – 48,000 Miles
The auctioneer says, “Offered from the Property of a Gentleman Collection, a superb example of the very rare M491 SuperSport SSE Cabriolet, C16 UK-supplied with a well-stamped service book and just over 48,000 miles.”
Odometer studying: 48,037
Value estimate: £80,000 – £90,000
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Automobile truly offered for: Offered for an undisclosed sum.
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1965 Fiat 500F – 18,596 KM
The auctioneer says, “Small size, big character; a brightly hued example in which to enjoy a little ‘la dolce vita.’ Offered without reserve.”
Odometer studying: Unspecified
Value estimate: £ Unspecified
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Automobile truly offered for: £7,312 (that’s an incredible value for my part). Plus 12.5% purchaser premium (15% in case you embrace UK VAT), whole equals £8409.
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Need extra? Here’s a video by Harry Metcalfe (Harry’s Storage) strolling across the public sale vehicles and speaking about among the vehicles. Notably he picks up on lots of the vehicles that I did, nice minds suppose alike as they are saying.
