WB & Sons is preparing for its third ever classic car auction on October 9 at its base in Newcastle. Here are some highlights to look out for

Fledgling auction house WB & Sons held its first sale in May 2021 and followed up with a successful sale in August. Wasting no time, the next WB & Sons sale is set to take place on October 9, 11am at the company’s base at Killingworth, near Newcastle. Online bidding is also available, with viewings beforehand by appointment.

Around 70 lots are expected. Highlights include modern classics like a Jaguar XJR, BMW Z4 and MG TF, a full range of 80s and 90s hot hatches from Peugeot, VW and Vauxhall, plus a wide selection of more traditional 60s and 70s offerings. Those with more transatlantic tastes are also catered for, with a selection of American classics that includes a colossal 1960 Plymouth Fury, among others.

It wouldn’t be a classic car auction without some oddballs: a rare 1998 Ford Transit Stepside Pickup joins a Mitsubishi Colt Starion Turbo and a 1983 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection – powered by a 3.5-litre Rover V8.

Those on the lookout for a project to keep them busy over the off-season could well be tempted by a rare 1971 Austin 1300GT,  South African 1275cc Mk1 Mini or an Alvis TA21 Mulliner – each sporting a sensible estimate.

A few motorcycles are also set to be included in the sale, from squishy cruisers (1983 Honda Goldwing) to dirt bikes (1988 Yamaha KLR250). Perhaps most interestingly, a 1954 Francis-Barnett Falcon 67 project is being presented as a no-reserve charity lot, with all proceeds (including fees) going to Children With Cancer UK.

For the full auction catalogue or for more information, visit the WB & Sons website.

See below for details on our auction highlights!

  • This 1976 Daimler Double-Six coupe is a bit special, having been treated to six Weber carburettors. We have it on good authority that performance is as impressive as you’d expect; throw in a believed-to-be-genuine 56,000 miles on the clock and you’re left with a very appealing performance classic for £18,000–£20,000.
  • Brought forward from WB & Sons’ previous sale, this immaculate E36 BMW M3 saloon is achingly attractive, resplendent in desirable Boston Green. Lightly modified with some choice suspension upgrades, this M3 comes complete with great service history to back up its 151,000 miles. It’s estimated at £12,000–£14,000 – a bracket that the E36 M3 is unlikely to stay in for long.
  • Corvette fans will be spoiled for choice, with two C3 models featured for sale. This orange 1974 car packs a big-block LS4 V8, (very loud) side pipes and a desirable manual gearbox. It’s guided at £20,000–£25,000.
  • More American muscle, this time in the shape of a Pontiac Firebird decked out in full Trans-Am livery as a tribute to the very rare (and very expensive) go-faster model. Attention to detail is impressive, with a sought-after metal bonnet and painted decals. This slice of 6.6-litre Americana is guided at £20,000–£25,000.
  • A slightly posher Landcrab in good condition, this 1970 Wolseley 18/85 automatic would make a great winter project. It’s in need of some attention to its bodywork but runs and drives; at £3,000–£4,000 it’s surely worth preserving.
  • An unfinished project it may be but this 1951 Alvis TA21 Mulliner Saloon is rare and not beyond the realms of rescue, especially with help readily available from Alvis’ Red Triangle workshop and archive. With chromework already restored, the project comes with glass, interior parts and a spare wheel carrier, while a form to remake the car’s rear wings will also be included. Expect to pay £5,000–£6,000.
  • It’s Italian, red and rare – what’s not to like? This 1979 Lancia Beta Spider is something of a survivor, with less than the usual Lancia quota of rot and just 67,769 miles on the clock. The guide price is £7,000–£8,000.
  • MGF and TF prices are firming up, so now’s probably a good time to jump on a great example if you’ve always meant to. One of two TFs in the sale, This beautifully presented 2003 example has just 29,000 miles on the clock and plenty of history, and comes with a hardtop too. It’s guided at just £2,000–£3,000.
  • This Vauxhall Astra GTE is one of the last Mk2 examples built, with high mileage (173,000) offset by a recent engine rebuild. Fresh out of storage, £6,000–8,000 should secure this classic hot hatch.