Over 1,100 classics worth more than £14 million sold by H&H Classics in 2024
08/01/2025
Over 1,100 classics worth more than £14 million sold by H&H Classics in 2024
- H&H Classics sells more than 1,100 cars, motorcycles and scooters at nine physical auctions during 2024
- Winning bids on lots received from buyers in almost 40 countries
- Nearly 11,000 individuals register to bid on lots offered by H&H
- Company achieves impressive overall sales rate of 74 per cent
Total sales of more than £14 million and over 1,100 classic and performance cars, motorcycles and scooters successfully sold are just two highlights for H&H Classics in 2024.
The renowned, and long-established, auction house based in Cheshire also achieved an impressive 74 per cent sales rate across nine auctions held at three venues during 2024, with winning bids coming from individuals based in 37 countries around the world.
As well as A-list celebrity cars going under the hammer, including an Aston Martin Vanquish used by Pierce Brosnan and EON Productions to promote ‘Die Another Day’ and a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL first owned by Sir Stirling Moss, there was also a varied mix of high value classic cars successfully hammered away.
These included a 1930 Bugatti Type 46 Weymann Coupe selling for £300,000, a 1967 Aston Martin DB6 auctioned for £250,000 and a 1938 Jaguar SS100 2½ Litre which was bought for £225,000.
Meanwhile, the three highest selling motorcycles during the year were a 1952 Vincent Black Shadow Series C for £46,000, a 1942 Indian 741B for £26,450 and a 1980 Ducati 900 SS for £20,700.
Additionally, vintage scooters also attracted intense bidding and the top three selling were a 1965 Vespa GS160 Official Quadrophenia Album Scooter hammered away for £21,850, a 1965 Lambretta GT200 ‘Paul Smith’ auctioned for £17,480, and a 1968 Rimini Lambretta Ancillotti Special bought for £15,525.
James McWilliam, sales manager at H&H Classics, said: “Market conditions continue to show that enthusiasts are keen to buy vehicles with sensible estimates and careful sale curation.
“Indeed, our auctions in 2024 attracted almost 11,000 bidders, whether in person, by commission bidding, or on the telephone or online.
“Once again, the venues in Buxton, Duxford and Solihull all attracted eager enthusiasts, while it’s particularly pleasing to announce that we will be building on this with an additional new venue at Kelham Hall in Nottinghamshire for 2025.”
Potential vendors looking to benefit from H&H’s successful auction offering are encouraged to contact their team to discuss consignment options by calling 01925 210035.
For more information about H&H Classics, visit www.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 31 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.
To find out more about H&H Classics, upcoming auctions or for enquiries, please visit www.handh.co.uk
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