After a short summer break, the next WB & Sons sale could be the biggest we’ve seen from the Newcastle upon Tyne auction house
On Saturday, September 13, over 200 lots are set to go under the hammer at WB & Sons’ first sale following a short summer break.
British classics are a strong theme, headlined by a stunning 1973 Jensen Interceptor – a later 7.2-litre Mk3 example, it cuts a dash in Brasilia green with tan leather interior and justifies a £32,000-£36,000 guide. Fans of green might also fancy the 1949 Land Rover Series 1 that’s been with the vendor for 30 years and is expected to fetch £18,000-£22,000, or perhaps the two-tone 1957 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 that could be yours for as little as £3000-£5000. Also hailing from 1957 is a charming Austin A35 that includes history, paperwork and receipts from various owners dating back to 1978, and is guided at £4000-£6000.
In addition, a 1979 MGB roadster that boasts an engine built by specialist Oselli is expected to sell for £6000-£8000. And there’s also a trio of TVRs, with a 1990 400SE ‘Wedge’ guided at £8000-£12,000, a 1991 430SE (supposedly one of three produced) carrying a £10,000-£14,000 estimate, and a 1998 Chimaera 450HC expected to sell for £8000-£12,000.
Fancy some luxury? A 2004 Mercedes CL600 with the mighty V12 engine could sell for as little as £800-£1200, while an older Mercedes in the form of a 1980 W116 350SE could be a fruitful project with its low £1500-£2500 guide. Alongside, a 1993 Jaguar XJ40 XJ6 is temptingly offered without reserve, while a 2001 Range Rover P38a 4.0 Bordeaux – one of just 100 produced – is expected to sell for £2000-£3000.
If they’re all a bit prestigious for you, though, there are plenty of humbler but just as charming options. A 1986 Citroën 2CV6 that boasts a galvanised chassis carries a £6500-£7500 estimate, while a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Type 18a Cabriolet recreation is a real head-turner and could be yours for £5000-£7000. There’s also a seemingly immaculate 1989 Volvo 240GL, which could make a perfect daily driver classic with its £5000-£7000 estimate.
There are plenty of left-field offerings too, including the curious 1996 Grinnall Scorpion three-wheeler with BMW motorcycle power and a £4500-£5500 guide, as well as the vast 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix with its 7.5-litre V8, offering a lot of car for the money with its £10,000-£14,000 estimate. A duo of classic commercials caught our eye too, with a 1960 Commer Cob rolling renovation project guided at £2000-£4000, and a decidedly steampunk-style 1976 Citroën AK400 van carries a £2000-£3000 estimate.
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