H&H Classics ‘Season Opener’ enjoys noteworthy results
14/02/2025
- H&H Classics holds its first of 11 physical auctions in 2025
- A Morgan 3-wheeler and several modern classics were among those stealing the show by selling for well above their estimated prices
- A 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante sells for £105,750, the highest price of the day
A Morgan 3-wheeler and several modern classics were among the notable vehicles achieving sale prices well over their pre-sale estimates at H&H Classics ‘Season Opener’ auction in Buxton.
The auction, which took place at the Pavilion Gardens on Wednesday 12th February, saw an ‘incredibly sought after’ 1933 Morgan 3-Wheeler Super-Sports successfully hammered away for £26,156, an impressive £10,156 above its lower estimate.
There was also strong demand for modern classics which saw a one owner 2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6 find a new home for £15,300, which was more than £7,000 over its lower estimate, no doubt helped by its exceptionally original finish and rare colour of Giverny Green. Although, the fact that Jeremy Clarkson and Harry Metcalfe have both been very vocal in their praise for the L322 generation of Range Rovers may have helped too.
Similar success was found for a rare and desirable 2005 Audi A8 6.0 Quattro W12 which was auctioned away for £13,500, which was £4,500 above its lower estimate, while a 2000 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 sold for £9,225. This was more than £3,000 over its lower estimate and one of its selling points was the fitment of a new galvanised chassis.
Just one year younger, and a single ownership from new 1999 Jaguar XJR fetched £14,062, more than £4,000 above its lower estimate.
James McWilliam, sales manager, H&H Classics, said: “It’s great to start 2025 with some really strong results, which bodes well for our forthcoming auctions and confirms the ensuring appeal of classic, collectible and performance cars.
“Indeed, this is going to be one of the busiest years for H&H Classics, with a further 10 auctions taking place, including one at a new flagship venue of Kelham Hall in Nottinghamshire.”
With several provisional deals still under negotiation, the final sale rate is on course to comfortably exceed 70 per cent. Bidders from the British Isles were joined by those from sixteen other countries including Malaysia, Singapore and Australia plus an assortment of European nations.
The highest price on the day was achieved by a 1985 Aston Marin V8 Volante which fetched £105,750. It had once been owned by a former chairman of the Aston Martin’s Owners Club.
There was also significant joy for no reserve lots and chief among these were a restoration project 1930 Riley Nine Brooklands which was hammered away for £40,500, a 1983 Reliant Scimitar GTC, one of just 442 examples made, which made £12,938 and a ‘garage find’ 1938 Riley 12/4 Lynx Tourer which found a new home for £17,325.
Meanwhile, a no reserve 1955 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe, believed all original but somewhat bedraggled, sold for £8,212.
For a full list of the results from H&H’s auction, visit www.handh.co.uk.
Meanwhile, owners of classics and collectibles looking to benefit from the high levels of interest in H&H’s auction by selling with them at their next sale at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, on 9th April, can contact the team to discuss their entry on 01925 210035 or email sales@handh.co.uk.
Notes
Established in 1993, H&H Classics is the longest continually trading specialist automotive auction house in the UK and Europe. With centuries of collective market expertise in the classic and collector vehicle industry, H&H Classics prides itself on delivering the highest levels of service to its buyers and sellers, ensuring an experience which is easy and enjoyable.
Over the past 32 years, H&H Classics has achieved world record prices for classic motorcycles, cars, and competition cars such as a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB, 1968 Lotus 49B, 1996 Subaru Impreza WRC, as well as royal cars including Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler, Prince Phillip’s Lagonda and Princess Anne’s Bentley.
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