HORSEPOWER OF A DIFFERENT KIND COMES TO ASCOT

The Details

The evocative world of classic car collecting is proving to be as popular as ever amongst those with a fascination for cars of yesteryear. Emphatically proving the point is Historics Auctioneers, whose coming sale at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday, 27th May features some 170 hugely varied classics, superbly represented by a wealth of different marques, eras and values.

Speaking in the build-up to the auction, Historics CEO Mark Perkins commented: “More and more people are discovering the joy of classic car ownership. At the root of it is a wonderfully friendly community of like-minded enthusiasts.

He continued: “We are always delighted to see over 1,000 visitors attending our major auctions in the spectacular setting of Ascot Racecourse and the sale on May 27 most certainly won’t disappoint, full to bursting with a huge variety of classics to suit all tastes and pockets.”

Historics’ Ascot offering is most certainly cosmopolitan. On the one hand, there’s a charming and hugely iconic polished aluminium 1961 Airstream Bambi motorhome - on the other, a magnificent bevy of wonderful Italian sports classics from such venerable marques as De Tomaso, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati, spanning four decades from the 70s.

‘Commanding’ is a great way of describing a fabulous 1953 Rolls-Royce Wraith by coachbuilder Hoopers that comes to sale in impeccable condition after no less than £200,000 lavished on it, whilst some 30 years its junior a 1980 RollsRoyce Silver Shadow is also sure to be the focus for collectors, having travelled just 5,600 miles since new with just one family...that’s an average of just 10 miles per month during its 43-year life. American classics continue to have a strong following across all eras and at Ascot, Historics is bringing to market two cars reflecting 1930s US motoring by way of a 1935 Auburn Phaeton Cabriolet whilst from fellow US maker Nash is an 881 Convertible, believed to be one of just five remaining worldwide. A counterpoint is a spectacular 1964 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, measuring some 5.7 metres stem to stern. Meanwhile, a wide selection of ever-popular classic British sports cars from the likes of Aston Martin, Austin Healey, Jaguar, MG and Triumph also grace the auction hall and spectacular Ascot Racecourse surroundings, adding flavour to an occasion which is not to be missed.

The auction commences at 9.30 am on Saturday 27th May, preceded by three full viewings days from Wednesday 24th when all entries can be thoroughly inspected at close quarters. Entry is by auction catalogue on the day at £30, admitting two. The catalogue can be purchased in advance via the Historics’ website and at the entrance to the auction at Ascot Racecourse

For full details, to register to bid and to view the regularly updated entries, visit historics.co.uk

Historics Classic Car Auction

Ascot Racecourse

Auction Day

Saturday, 27th May Commences 9.30am

Viewing Days

Wednesday-Friday, 24th-26th May 9am – 5pm daily