Rare variants of popular everyman models will go under the hammer as Anglia Car Auctions hosts a bumper classic sale on August 20–21

A brilliantly wide selection of historic cars, bikes and memorabilia is set to be offered during Anglia Car Auctions’ packed two-day classic sale on August 20-21. The entry list includes everything from a 1915 Ford Model T to a trio of Porsche 911s, but is particularly notable for its rare variants of popular everyman models.

This is especially true when it comes to a wide selection of hot hatches. A 1999 Citroën Saxo VTS showing 12,722 miles must be something of a unicorn, and is offered with no reserve. It’s joined by a milder stablemate in the shape of a 1997 Saxo VTR, while contemporaries include a 2000 VW Polo 1.6 GTI showing 36,843 miles from new and a 1999 Rover 200 BRM. As for earlier ’90s hatches, a low-mileage Rover Metro 1.4 GTi 16v is joined by a 1990 Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI estimated at £9000-£11,000.

It’s a similar story with Fords. We’re used to seeing Capris at auction, but not a basic 1981 1.6L in Prairie Yellow with a brown vinyl roof. Other rarities include a 1987 Cortina-based P100 pick-up in excellent condition, plus a Mk5 Cortina 1.6 Carousel from 1981, a Mk1 Orion Ghia and even a couple of ’80s Transits. For those with deeper pockets, a 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth is estimated at £50,000-£60,000, with a 1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 expected to crack £25,000 and a 1979 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom offered with no reserve.

Elsewhere, traditional British classics are especially numerous, with no fewer than 17 MGs entered, along with 14 Jaguars, a couple of Morgans, a pair of Morris Minor convertibles, at least four classic Minis, two Riley Elfs, 11 Triumphs and a trio of TVRs. Stuttgart is well represented too, with a whopping 20 Mercedes-Benz joined by six Porsches. And for those preferring an Italian flavour, a 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello could be the sale’s headliner at an estimated £70,000-£80,000, while a six-car Alfa Romeo line-up includes a rare Alfetta GTV 2.0 from 1978.

With pre-war cars such as a 1934 Citroën 1934 Rosalie 8CV, a pair of BMW E36 M3 Convertibles, plenty of commercials and even a low-mileage Hyundai Atoz also in the sale, the old cliché of something for everyone really does ring true. For the full catalogue, see angliacarauctions.co.uk.

  • Finished in Prairie Yellow with a brown vinyl roof, this 1981 Ford Capri 1.6L could well be a unique survivor. Extensively restored in recent years and described as having everything working as it should, it’s temptingly offered with no reserve.
  • The VTS was the hottest variant of the Citroën Saxo range, and with just 12,722 miles recorded, this desirable Phase One car from 1999 is surely going to be a hot ticket, especially as it’s offered with no reserve.
  • In exceptional condition, this show-winning 1964 Triumph TR4 was subject to a body-off restoration at the turn of the millennium and was previously owned by a Triumph club secretary. It comes with stacks of history and is estimated at £18,000-£22,000.
  • A more powerful MPi variant and fitted with a smart half-leather interior, this 1993 Rover Metro 1.4 GTi 16v in metallic British Racing Green has covered just 39,675 miles from new. It’s estimated at £4000-£6000.
  • There are two white Morris Minor 1000 convertibles in the sale, both carrying the same £6000-£8000 guide. This well-presented 1966 example is the later of the two and comes with plenty of history.
  • Joining several Minis in the sale is this 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair showing just 13,046 miles from new. It looks to be very original throughout and is another lot to tantalisingly be offered without reserve.
  • Registered in 1970, this H-plate Jaguar 420G was produced in the model’s final year and looks superb in Ascot Fawn with a Cinnamon leather interior. It’s in very good shape throughout and is guided at £11,000-£13,000.
  • Continuing the no-reserve theme, this 1979 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom is bound to attract some significant bids. Neatly restored, it looks fantastic in Signal Orange and still boasts its original brown cloth interior trim.
  • The numberplate says WOW, and with its Cayenne Orange exterior and Tobacco interior, this 1978 Mercedes 230E certainly lives up to it. Showing a mere 49,760 miles, this eye-catching W123 is estimated at £4000-£6000.
  • Fords don’t have it all their own way in this sale, as there are also a few Griffin-badged rivals – including this 1979 Mk1 Cavalier in 1600 GL guise. Resplendent in yellow and showing 48,000 miles, it’s estimated at £2500-£3500.