Hobbs Parker’s summer classic car sale on July 9-10 looks set to be another hit for the Ashford auction house, with something to suit all tastes and budgets

Hobbs Parker is gearing up for another varied and exciting sale next week, set as usual to take place on a timed online basis with physical viewing available on the weekdays leading up to the sale.

One of the early lots is a 1991 Ford Escort XR3i sold by well-known YouTube channel, Salvage Rebuilds, with the buyer’s premium set to be donated to the Demelza Hospice Care for Children charity. For those who prefer tin top models though, a tidy, two-owner MG Metro is one of four Octagon-badged cars in the sale, and is joined by a Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 project estimated at a mere £2500-£3500. We also rather liked a 2000 Audi S3 showing just 35,000 miles, which is guided at £8000-£10,000.

As for more Blue Ovals, you’ll also find a Ford Fiesta RS1800, which is one of three blue Mk3s in the sale – the others being a 1.6 Ghia and a 1.1 LX. Other Fords, meanwhile, include a 1927 Model A, a Mk1 Zephyr 6, a Mk2 Consul and a rare Orion Encore. However, it’s a Mk1 Escort Mexico that’s expected to perform best, with a guide price of £25,000-£30,000.

There are several entries to tug at the nostalgia strings too, not least an ex-AA 1994 Maestro 700L van that retains all its original kit and is guided at £7000-£8000. It’s joined by a 1993 Vauxhall Astramax that is still in its BT livery and is expected to make £6000-£7000, but should you prefer a rare Mk2 Astra Estate, an example from from 1987 is to be offered with no reserve.

Elsewhere, the selection of Bentleys ranges from an S3 to an Arnage, and included a very early 1985 Turbo R that could go for as little as £2500. And for those looking for a Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, there will be at least two examples going under the hammer, plus a long-wheelbase Silver Spur.

Pre-war classics are well represented too, with examples including a 1929 Morris Cowley, a 1934 Standard Avon Le Mans Special Tourer, not one but two Hudson Terraplanes, and a 1937 Brough Superior. Two of the three Citroën Traction Avants listed are pre-war examples too, while the early post-war period is taken care of by a 1948 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane estimated at £15,000-£16,000, plus an early Morgan Plus 4 from 1952, guided at £14,000-£18,000.

With plenty of traditional classics including three MGB GTs, two Triumph GT6s and a rare Jensen-Healey, plus no fewer than three Lexus entries, a Toyota Supra Twin Turbo, and various curiosities such as a Renault Rodeo, the sale has a very broad catalogue. For the full list of entries, see hobbsparker.co.uk

  • Joining an earlier BJ40 model in the sale is this 1986 FJ60 model with a 4.0-litre diesel motor. It’s covered a hefty 233,000 miles, but is said to present very well. It’s estimated at £7000-£8000
  • This Lancia Beta Spyder 2000 Coupe looks smart in red and benefits from a new cambelt and tensioner, along with rebuilt rear brake calipers, new discs and pads. The 1979 example appears to be tidy throughout, and is expected to change hands for £7000-£8000
  • Joining a contemporary Astra BT van in the sale is this 1994 ex-AA Maestro 700L van. It’s been part of a collection since 2008 and retains all of its AA kit. At an estimated £7000-£8000 it’s perhaps not the cheapest commercial out there, but find another
  • This Morris Minor is number 170 of the 349 special Million editions built in 1960. In its current ownership since the 1980s, the car has been subject to a £28,000 restoration over the past 10 years and is estimated at £12,000-£15,000
  • Standing out among several 911s in the sale is this 996-generation Carrera 4S convertible. A desirable manual car, it’s covered just 30,000 miles and comes with a hardtop, justifying the £25,000-£30,000 guide price
  • A fiberglass utility vehicle based on the Renault 4 van’s floorpan, this 845cc Rodeo 4 is a real rarity in the UK. Imported to Britain in 2007, it was comprehensively recommissioned in 2023 and comes with plenty of invoices. It’s expected to fetch £5000-£6000
  • DKW was an ancestor of the modern-day Audi company. This right-hand drive 1961 Junior was first registered in Cyprus but was shipped to the UK in the same year by its RAF-serving owner and stayed in the same family until October 2024
  • There are three blue Mk3 Ford Fiestas in the sale, and we think this could be a hidden gem. Powered by a 90bhp 1.6-litre Zetec motor, this 1994 Ghia has covered just 22,500 miles and had just one owner until last year. It’s estimated at £2500-£3500