Matt Bell on 31st May 2019
The Footman James Bristol Classic Car Show is the longest-running event of its kind in the UK, having taken place on an impressive 40 occasions. Based at the Royal Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet on June 22-23, the family-friendly weekender will play host to a wide variety of classic cars to suit all tastes, gathered from all over the country.
Matt Bell on 23rd May 2019
With an impressive 213 lots, the latest Brightwells sale was a lengthy affair but the catalogue included something for everyone, whatever their taste in old cars.
Matt Bell on 22nd May 2019
Silverstone Auctions put a wide range of vehicles under the hammer during its maiden visit to Heythrop Park on May 11. There were two sales on the day at the Oxfordshire venue; the Heythrop Classic Car Sale followed by a special auction of British marques.
Matt Bell on 10th May 2019
John Pye’s April sale majored on ‘barn finds’ with the disposal of a small private collection and the catalogue for the online sale featured a small but interesting selection ranging from a 1914 Dennis fire engine to a 1972 Mercedes 250.
Matt Bell on 9th May 2019
If there was any concern about the current state of the market, then it doesn’t seem to have spread to the South Coast. SWVA’s latest sale was once again a resounding success, as the Poole-based auctioneer put a full catalogue of 80 cars under the hammer.
Matt Bell on 1st May 2019
Anglia Car Auctions’ second classic car sale of 2019 was another busy, well-attended affair, with over 230 cars going under the hammer along with several motorbikes and bicycles. At the time of writing, 72 per cent of the entries had sold, with several outstanding provisional bids to finalise.
Matt Bell on 24th April 2019
A fine spring day in the Peak District saw a big catalogue of nearly 100 lots swiftly despatched by H&H in front of a busy audience with plenty of the lots unsold under the hammer quickly and efficiently converted to sales while the action was still in full swing.
Matt Bell on 15th April 2019
Suggesting that the Norwich auctioneer is becoming a rising force in the classic auction world, EAMA’s most recent Classic and Retro sale returned an incredible £16,750 headline result for a 1985 Vauxhall Nova.
Matt Bell on 12th April 2019
At the time of writing the catalogue for SWVA‘s April sale extended to 80 lots (including nine motorcycles) which offered the intriguing variety we’ve come to expect from the South Coast auctioneers.
Matt Bell on 5th April 2019
The catalogue for Charterhouse’s April 10 auction is up and showing promise of an excellent range of classics. The Dorset based sale has plenty cars of interest enough to draw prospective buyers from all parts of the UK, from pre-wars to modern classics.
Matt Bell on 5th April 2019
The Mathewsons sale of March 23, 2019 saw a wide array of vehicles under the hammer, from a pair of Bedford TKs to a Rover P6 Estoura by Crayford and a pair of Ford Escort MKIVs. Attendance was especially strong, owing in no part to the presence of a film crew recording for a new UKTV History classic car series called Bangers and Cash.
Matt Bell on 26th March 2019
Anglia Car Auctions is set for its next classic car auction on Saturday April 13 and the catalogue is now available for viewing while further details filter in.
Matt Bell on 21st March 2019
East Anglian Motor Auctions is back with another eclectic Classic and Retro Car Auction on March 30, which promises to be a haven for affordable heroes and dream cars alike. Whether buyers are looking for a usable daily, project or an investment, there should be something for everyone.
Matt Bell on 21st March 2019
Richard Edmonds auctions tend to generate quite a bit of interest, and their latest event on March 9 was no exception. As previewed earlier in the month, there was plenty on offer to stoke the interest of collectors and enthusiasts alike. A range of modern and older classics were present, with some truly special examples gaining particular attention.