A hugely diverse catalogue led to a very successful final classic car auction of the year for ACA on November 5-6, with a host of estimate-beating entries. 

With a fascinating catalogue including a huge range of vehicles, memorabilia items and even 68 original artworks from Chris Rea, Anglia Car Auctions’ classic sale on November 5-6 was certainly a diverse one. It was remarkably successful, too – over 86 per cent of the cars had sold as we went to press, totalling 211 out of 245 entered.

Those looking for a particular marque or model had plenty of choice here. For instance, there were three Daimler V8 250s; all three sold, with a particularly nice 1969 example making £19,170. No fewer than 17 Jaguars were also included, headlined by a couple of E-Types. A no-reserve 1968 roadster in need of light TLC sold for £59,400, closely followed by a 1971 Series 3 roadster that beat its estimate to sell for £58,850. Other stand-outs were a 1959 XK150 FHC project with a very sensible guide of £22,000-£26,000, which went on to sell for £28,080, and a lovely 1968 420G that comfortably beat its pre-sale prediction on its way to a final price of £15,552.

It was also a good day for those after a classic commercial. There were two Mini vans, one of which found a new home above estimate for £12,960, plus a Morris Minor 8cwt pick-up that beat its guide to sell for £11,664, and a closely related Austin 8cwt van that soared past its £8000-£10,000 estimate to make an impressive £15,120. In addition, buyers were also found for a smart Mk1 Ford Transit from 1967 and a Citroën Acadiane.

Continental classics also did well. The Acadiane was joined by a 1988 Citroën CX25 GTI Turbo that sold above its upper estimate for £9288, plus a 2001 Saxo VTR that made £6480. Adding an Italian feel, meanwhile, were several Alfa Romeos, most notably a 1975 Montreal project that sold above guide for £17,280.

Moving to Germany, a vast selection of Mercedes was headlined by a 1988 190E 2.6-16 Cosworth that comfortable beat its £20,000-£25,000 estimate to sell for £31,320, while a 1990 BMW 325i Touring offered with no reserve made £14,040. Others included an early Audi Quattro from 1981 at a guide-beating £25,380, plus a 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Sport, which sold for £49,940 against a £30,000-£35,000 estimate.

ACA’s next sale takes place on January 28-29, and there are already some exciting lots in the pipeline. Head to angliacarauctions.co.uk for details.

  • There were several Porsches in the sale, including this 1988 911 Carrera 3.2 Sport that had covered a genuine mileage of 87,949 and had recently been treated to many new parts. Remarkably, it sold for £49,940 against a £30,000-£35,000 estimate.
  • Offering a Land Rover alternative was this 1991 Suzuki SJ413 VX, a remarkable survivor that had covered a genuine 32,546 miles from new. Supplied with lots of paperwork and service records, it sold mid-estimate for £9288.
  • An early car from the first full year of production, this left-hand drive 1981 Audi Quattro was an unfinished restoration project but had only had two owners and showed just 53,220 miles. It sold for £25,380 against an £18,000-£22,000 estimate.
  • Instantly recognisable as a Morris Minor van but actually a badge-engineered Austin 8cwt version from 1970, this lovely commercial was in good condition throughout and came with lots of history. It easily beat its £8000-£10,000 guide to sell for £15,120.
  • There were a couple of BMW E30 Tourings in the sale, including this 1990 325i. Offered with no reserve, it was a manual example with smart leather seats and showed a mere 74,936 miles, so it was no surprise to see it achieve £14,040.
  • Described as an “excellent example throughout”, this 1988 Citroën CX25 GTI Turbo still wore its correct Metric alloy wheels shod with new Michelin TRX tyres. It showed 81,745 miles and sold above its upper estimate for £9288
  • The sale offered a choice of three Daimler 250 V8s, including this 1969 automatic example repainted in Opalescent Silver Blue with grey hide. Fitted with numerous upgrades and supplied with lots of history, it sold mid-estimate for £19,170.
  • A wide selection of Land Rovers included this 1978 SWB Series 3 example, which had been subject to much recent expenditure and showed a mere 31,415 miles. Against an estimate of £5000-£7000, it went on to sell for £10,800.
  • One of two Mini vans in the sale, this 1978 example had been painted in ’60s Speedwell Blue and fitted with a larger 998cc engine. It had been restored to a good standard and beat its upper estimate to sell for £12,960.
  • One of three Alfa Romeo projects was this 1975 left-hand drive Montreal, imported to the UK in 1982 but stored since ’84. Despite a seized engine, it beat its £12,000-£15,000 estimate to sell for £17,280.