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AUCTION SUCCESSES GREAT AND SMALL 1960 250GT Competizione ($8.14m). Barrett-Jackson got in on the act by taking $4.62m for the Lincoln Futura-based Batmobile. Anyone who had wondered whether or not the market could sustain its 2012 levels found that the answer was an emphatic yes, as 2000plus classics generated £216m during a frantic week (see p20). And it shows no sign of slowing. Gooding’s Amelia Island sale on 10 March landed record sums for several Maranello cars, including an alloy-bodied 275GTB at $2.37m, but RM took overall honours in Florida
RM has achieved some notable results, from $11m for a Ford GT40 to a faintly ridiculous $322,000 for a recordbreaking Messerschmitt
Records continue to fall at the top of the international market, with California’s Monterey week leading the way. Gooding & Co and RM traded headlines in 2012, the former raising $113m on 18-19 August – an incredible average of more than $1m per car. Its ’36 MercedesBenz 540K von Krieger Special Roadster achieved the highest price of the week – and of last year – by selling for $11.7m.
Not to be outdone, RM raised $11m for its 1968 Ford GT40, chassis P/1074 boasting an impressive period race record. Ferraris still form the core of this rarefied sector. Gooding’s second-highest result was a 250GT California at $11.2m, while RM sold the unique Scaglietti-bodied Ferrari 410S for $7.5m. In spring 2013, insurer Hagerty confirmed that even the ‘affordable’ end of the
Prancing Horse market is growing. It reported that yearon-year values for the 330GT 2+2 and Dino 246GTS were up 14% and 12% respectively. That theme continued into January’s Arizona fixtures. Gooding set a new high for the annual sale week by taking $8.25m for a ’58 250GT California Spider, one of 16 records set by the auction house but only a fraction ahead of RM’s
as the hammer fell at $4.51m on a ’35 Duesenberg Model J. The Canadian firm is fast becoming a single-collection specialist, too. On 27 April, a Toyota 2000GT hit $1.16m at the Don Davis Collection sale in Fort Worth, while February’s Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum auction was its biggest success. How about a Peel P50 for $120,750, or a Goggomobil Tranporter for $172,500?
GULLWING PRICES SOAR IN THE WORLD’S SALEROOMS Values for the 1954-’63 Mercedes 300SL have steadily been on the rise of late, with even those in need of restoration now commanding more than £200,000. Although many have changed hands over the past 12 months, it seems that demand still outstrips supply – even if we have yet to see anyone match Gooding & Co’s record figure for an alloy-bodied Coupé – £2.92million – or Barrett-Jackson’s impressive £1.39million for a steelbodied 1954 example, both achieved in early 2012. The Mercedes supercar would appear to attract loyal owners, and the market is therefore unlikely to become flooded any time soon. 6 Classic & Sports Car Market review 2013
A ’55 Coupé was H&H’s star lot at Duxford in April, selling to a UK bidder for £672,000, while at Artcurial’s Le Mans sale last summer a Roadster reached €643,300 and a Coupé (left) sold for €557,500. It hasn’t been all good news, however. In October 2012, RM failed to shift its headline lot – an alloy-bodied Gullwing – after it stalled at £2.4million. It seems that the halo effect is feeding down to younger SLs, too. Pagodas are now fetching six-figure sums with some dealers, and a good example of the R107 will today cost you up to twice what it would have done a decade ago. What chance of the R129 following suit in the next few years?
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Essen Midget was a hefty €18,500...
Restoration projects continue to create bidding fever. Among the most extreme were a Lamborghini Miura S in need of a full rebuild that cost c£260,000 post-sale at Coys in December, and Bonhams’ £82,140 Ferrari 250GTE at Beaulieu in September.
FRANCOPHONE FEATS
Mk1 Scirocco at Stuttgart was in mint condition, but up for just shy of €11,000
...and open XJ-S a mammoth €36,500
Artcurial has had a successful 12 months with its continental sales, setting a French auction record by posting a €14.6m total at its Rétromobile sale on 8 February. The figure was helped by a 1936 Talbot-Lago T150C at €1.46m and a €1m Duesenberg Model J.
CONTINENTAL SHIFT TO YOUTH The European market has an increasing appetite for ‘Youngtimer’ classics, with plenty on offer at the major shows. Stuttgart’s Retro Classics (8-10 March) proved that they don’t have to be range-topping models, either. Volkswagens were much in evidence, with an ’82 Golf 1.6L on sale at €7550. Nearby was a Scirocco TS at €10,900 and a Martini Porsche 924 for €29,900. The 924 was up for €1000 more than an
E28 BMW M5, proving that Munich’s supersaloon is no longer quite the performance bargain it once was. Yet April’s Techno Classica Essen far outshone Stuttgart in terms of optimistic prices. Prime examples included a 1990 Jag XJ-S for €21,500 and an ’89 convertible for €36,500. Brits appeared to be flavour of the month. A ’79 Triumph TR7 was €17,900, while a Midget of the same vintage was €18,500.
But it isn’t just high-profile shows that generate such numbers. In early 2013, 4Star Classics sold two 1990 BMW E30 M3 Sport Evos, each having covered fewer than 20,000 miles. The asking price? £159,995 for the pair. To command the really serious money, classics from the past 30 years need to be lowmileage and mint, but there is little doubt that the demand is most definitely there.
CELEB STATUS SELLS How much does a famous name in the logbook add to a car’s value? It’s difficult to quantify, but a number of recent sales have suggested that it certainly doesn’t do any harm. After attracting a deal of pre-sale publicity, a 1954 Series 1 Land-Rover that was presented new to Sir Winston Churchill on his 80th birthday smashed its top estimate when it sold for £135,450 at Cheffins on 20 October. And if Conservative Prime Ministers are your thing, Silverstone Auctions achieved £18,840 on 17 November for a ’71 Fiat 500L that David Cameron bought as a present for his wife in 1998. Coys, meanwhile, opened its 2013 season by listing at its Autosport International sale a ’74 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow that was once owned by Freddie Mercury. Although the Queen frontman never held a licence, the connection was enough for the saloon to hit £74,000. But Churchill deserves the final say. A Daimler DB18 that he used from 1944-’49 attracted 114 bids on German eBay before selling for £397,000.
BLUE-CHIP BENTLEY
The Bentley R-type Continental has been flying under the radar, but the elegant Brit is commanding ever-higher sums. In Monterey, Gooding & Co achieved $1.6m for a ’53 car, while Bonhams sold one at each of its Goodwood dates – at £628k and £393,500.
Bonhams hits the heights It has been a strong year for Bonhams, its Goodwood sales in particular growing in stature. The ex-Birkin Bentley singleseater (below) set a new £5.04m best for a British car at auction, pushing the Festival of Speed fixture to £22m, while a 1928 Mercedes S-type hit £2.8m at the Revival. This year’s FoS sale, of course, features the ’54 ex-Fangio Mercedes W196.
Left, from top: Churchill’s Landie; ex-Freddie Mercury Rolls
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Britain’s most wanted Aston Martins are the hottest property in the blue-chip classic market, says James Elliott, and not just because of a certain secret agent... PHOTOGRAPHY BONHAMS/H&H/EON/JAMES LIPMAN
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BOB FOUNTAIN Aston Workshop What makes Astons so special? Their rarity and beauty of design, plus their handmade quality crafted in the finest materials. What got you into the marque and when? Back in 1988, a friend of mine came to visit and he was driving a DB5... I just fell in love with the car. What is the best Aston Martin you have owned? I get the most fun out of my pre-war 2-litre Speed Model. But I love all of the 1950 and ’60s cars. Which example that you haven’t owned to date is your goal? I’ve had just about every Aston Martin imaginable, but I would really like a DB4GT Zagato with which to compete in rallies. What is the most and the least you have ever paid for an Aston? The least was £3000 for a DB5 and the most was back in the ’80s – and I’m not telling!
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Super-rare and stunning DB4GT Zagato remains the most desirable – and desired – Aston Martin model, even among our panel of marque experts
s Aston Martin celebrates its centenary, you have to ask some questions. Namely, has there ever been a less successful car company that is still in business? After all, in those 100 years the brand has had myriad owners, scant profits and few models. Even the similarly aged, charismatic and traumatic Alfa Romeo might shiver if it inspected Aston Martin’s books. After all, Aston never made more than 1000 cars in a year until 2001 and in even its most celebrated years it struggled to make 200, sometimes fewer than half of that. Yet the fact that the marque has survived 100 years solely on quality and character tells you something – that this company and what it produces are special. And adored. Of course, it got a massive boost when William Lyons was so busy selling E-types
Why do you think that Aston Martins have risen in value so disproportionately to other marques? Firstly, they are very rare cars, having been built in far fewer numbers than other marques, and secondly Aston Martin is one of the world’s coolest brands! Plus they won’t be making any more of the classic models for sure.
that he didn’t have two spare to lend to Eon Productions. The James Bond team turned instead to Aston and the boutique manufacturer became a household name. Tellingly, though, it remained a boutique manufacturer, which adds to the mystique of its cars... and to their values. The ‘Aston effect’, while previously attributable in part to the ‘Bond effect’ has now far surpassed that big-screen connection. The market as a whole is on the rise, but, ignoring the supernova that is Ferrari, Aston has been riding the wave like the Silver Surfer. Sure, the appeal of a Silver Birch DB5 to a man of a certain age was never in doubt, but the way the other, non-film-related models have exploded in its wake is unprecedented for a mainstream British marque. A DB6 is a great car after all, but determinedly not a DB5. Yet as Aston demand had spiralled its values have rocketed, and
DESMOND SMAIL Desmond J Smail What makes Astons so special? I went to school in Newport Pagnell so I grew up seeing them. They became part of the community, everybody knew someone who worked there. What got you into the marque and when? When I left school at 16, I went for an apprenticeship with Peter Austen Smith, who set up on his own at about the same time as fellow ex-employees Richard Williams, Ian Mason and Andy Chapman. I bought my first, a DB5 with a blown-up engine, from the factory in 1979. It took another year to save up to buy the parts! What is the best Aston Martin you have owned? Difficult, but I think a DB4GT or an ex-David Brown DB5 shooting brake. Which example that you haven’t owned to date is your goal? Again there are two: the Zagato Vanquish roadster or a DB4GTZ. I’ve worked on plenty and built replicas, but would love an original. What is the most and the least you have ever paid for an Aston? The most c£1m for a DB4GT, the least £1500 for a DBS. Why do you think that Astons have risen in value so disproportionately? They’re rare, hand-built, quality cars. Just look at the numbers produced: 19 Zagatos, 75 DB4GTs and 123 DB5 Convertibles. Can they keep rising, or have they peaked? The rise will continue, but may slow up slightly. Emerging markets such as China and South America have not really joined in yet. I think that DB5s will be worth £1m within the next five years as long as we do not have a meltdown. What do you advise buying now before they take off? The DBS 6 – only 786 made and a lot have been broken up – and the AM Vantage six-cylinder: just 70 built. Will any Astons always be ‘affordable’? The cars built in Gaydon or Bloxham will be affordable – they are still going down in value. But it is still an Aston. Do any wear the badge that you don’t consider true Astons? Yes, the Cygnet! Market review 2013 Classic & Sports Car 9
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With so many models available from every era and at any price, it’s hard to know where to start when buying a classic – be it for nostalgia, pure driving pleasure or as a place to put your savings. Who better to consult than the people who trade in historic vehicles for a living? Alastair Clements asks leading lights to give their picks, from the affordable options to money-no-object exotics
Gregor Fisken
Owner, Fiskens
£0-15,000 I think in this band I will go for a Porsche 912. You can still just about buy the four-cylinder cousin of the mighty 911 for £15,000, and they represent an iconic shape for not a lot of money.
Rob Myers
Founder and chairman, RM Auctions £0-15,000 A Triumph TR6 offers a lot of fun for the entry-level enthusiast. Parts are cheap and readily available, plus they are easy to work on for the DiY mechanic.
£15-50,000 The 550 Maranello is one of the greatest front-engined V12 Ferraris ever made, and the true spiritual successor of the Daytona and 275GTB. If they follow the same investment trajectory as those two, then they’re currently a great buy.
£15-50,000 I’d go for a Ferrari 328GTS. We have seen a bump in demand for properly maintained examples of these cars, especially those equipped with ABS brakes. It is definitely a model to keep a close eye on for the future.
£50-100,000 A 41/4-litre Derby Bentley. The Derby has always been in the shadow of its older ‘WO’ brother, but you can still find a good-looking closed version for less than £100,000. They’re excellent touring cars and very well engineered.
£50-100,000 Lamborghini Islero: only 226 examples were built, including the ‘S’ variant, and this four-seater from Sant’Agata provides a great combination of styling, performance and exclusivity.
£100,000+ I’m not going to be specific in this category because I think that, in general, good vintage cars – especially the increasingly rare original-bodied examples – are undervalued right now and definitely worth keeping an eye on. 14 Classic & Sports Car Market review 2013
£100,000+ It has to be a 1966 427 Cobra. There were just over 300 of these iconic cars built by Carroll Shelby in street, fullcompetition and semi-competition forms. Pure examples will always be desirable commodities in the classic vehicle market place.
Chris Routledge Director, Coys Auctions
£0-15,000 I believe that we are in ’80s hot hatch territory here. They are a good bet, and the more exotic the better, so it would be a Lancia Delta Integrale. This era is fast forming an established following and, although the VW, Peugeot and Renault were superb, none quite had the flair and the charisma of the Integrale. £15-50,000 The nominees are a very good Healey 3000 or a Porsche 356 coupé, and the winner is the 356, preferably a C with disc brakes. Later 356s had fabulous open-road performance, with build quality that still shines. They are simple, reliable and eligible for numerous events. Plus, while the Healey has been a stalwart for collectors for decades, the 356 still, amazingly, has tremendous growth potential in terms of value. £50-100,000 With this amount of money, we can look seriously at the pre-war market. The car that I think still offers excellent value would be a stylish Derby Bentley, such as a 41/4-litre Sports Saloon by Mulliner. Superb long-distance touring for four adults, stunning coachbuilt quality, enormous class plus the cachet of being a pre-war Bentley. And you’ll get change from £100k for a good fixed-head. £100,000+ The choices are ridiculous here, but my pick for a great all-rounder would be a Mercedes 300SL – ideally a 1962 car with disc brakes and a hard-top. It is timeless, with 1950s sci-fi looks and Le Mans-winning Teutonic engineering. Still relevant, it is significantly undervalued in relation to its Italian counterparts, and has an exceptional future.
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David Gooding Mike Brewer
Presenter, Wheeler Dealers £0-15,000 At this price, the best investment is a real starter classic such as a Triumph Spitfire. They are plentiful, there are lots of places to get spares, they’re easy to maintain and improve, and fantastic at this time of year. And they are on the up – you can get a decent one for £4-5000, tidy it up and get £2500-3000 profit. £15-50,000 My preference is to find a car abroad. We have just had a perfect example on Wheeler Dealers: a 1972 Lambo Urraco P250 bought in Poland for £25k. All it’s needed is a proper deep service and we have currently got offers at around £40k. It just shows that there is money to be made if you look overseas. America is also a great place for cars such as a Mustang or Camaro, because they are sought-after here and fun to own. £50-100,000 This is a tricky one, because so many cars fall into this category, but for me it would be something a bit more modern – a Porsche 996 or 997 GT3. They are really aspirational cars, they won’t lose money, they are a laugh to own and there is always a market for them because they are such special things. £100,000+ It has to be the most desirable car in the world – and one of the most expensive – a Ferrari 250GT SWB. One sold three years ago at Pebble Beach for $5m, then recently sold again at another auction for $11m. The same car is going back to Pebble Beach this year, with no work having been done, and its estimate is $15m – it has tripled its value in three years. That’s better than any property investment or business portfolio.
You can still find a Urraco bargain in Europe
James Knight
Group motoring director, Bonhams £0-15,000 Quite hard, because cars in this category are well established but modest in value (such as a Morris 8 or MGB), or emerging popular classics (MkI Golf GTI, 6 Series BMW) for which it is hard to determine their future. I’m going to pitch Bentley’s T-series. With its sister Shadow, this is regarded by my generation (and younger) to be an ‘old man’s car’ and often mocked. I suppose they are, and I was guilty of mocking – until I drove one. In the early ’90s, I had to take one across London to Alexandra Palace. The traffic was awful, but it behaved impeccably and conveyed me in a cocoon of pure luxury. I was impressed and I dare say many would alter their opinion given the experience. £15-50,000 It was good to see a recent issue of C&SC identifying the Jaguar Mk2 (and 240/340/380) as a potential sleeper – though I’m shooting myself in the foot because I fancy one myself. Ideal for the family, whatever the season, with great looks and the mechanical integrity that powers the more valuable XKs and Es. Other thoughts are the avant-garde for its day – and still underrated – ‘wedge’ Lagonda and the Rolls-Royce Camargue. £50-100,000 The Maserati Sebring was aimed at the 250-series Ferraris, Aston DB4/5/6 and Jaguar E-type. We know how Ferraris and Astons have performed over the past decade, and E-types have followed suit, so Sebrings represent good value. There is one niggle: aesthetics. From the front three-quarter it is tremendously attractive, but I get the feeling that the designers lost some inspiration when thinking what to do around the tail. £100,000+ In today’s market, top examples – the ‘best in class’ if you like – are breaking new ground each time they’re offered. Whatever the climate, people will still want the very best. My fantasy car has always been a short-chassis Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 Spider – and there will always be a willing buyer for one of those.
Founder and president, Gooding & Co £0-15,000 The guys in the office suggested a TR4, but following my heart I’ll go for an early Beetle because it’s fun, important and easy to work on. It may not be sporty or glamorous, but it was a game-changer. £15-50,000 Early Porsche 911s are fast getting out of this bracket, but you can still find a good T or E and they are in big demand. I’ve always liked 911s, but have recently got much more into them. People ask how they can still go up, but I see huge appreciation because they are wonderful cars – they look fabulous, they’re superb to drive and are great all-rounders. £50-100,000 The Jaguar E-type is one of the best designs of the post-war era. They are incredible, especially the pre-’68 models: pretty reliable, great-looking and fun to drive, they are just sensational. I don’t know why they aren’t worth much more – hell, Healeys are creeping up on them, it doesn’t make sense to me. £100,000+ If you could buy a Mercedes 300SLR, that would be it. I’d have the Uhlenhaut coupé – it has it all, it’s wild, and sounds amazing. That, plus an Alfa 8C-2300 and 2900 MM, and a ’59 Ferrari 250TR.
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PRICE GUIDE Fully updated for 2013, our annual listing is based on genuine sales data and is as accurate as they come, says Alastair Clements
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ith the classic-car market apparently in an ever-increasing spiral, it’s hard to know whether the prices you see advertised in the classifieds or on the showroom floor are fair or wildly inflated. Which is why this list is invaluable, put together by the experts from Hagerty Insurance, combining auction results, plus private and dealer sales from across the globe. We don’t expect everyone to agree with our figures – we all have a fierce loyalty to our own models, and there are always immaculate exceptions to the general rule – but we can promise that it’s the world’s most up-do-date, thoroughly researched classic price guide.
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CONDITION 1 vehicles are the best in the world. The visual image is of a top car, unmodified, in the right colours, driving on to the lawn at the finest concours. Perfectly clean, the car has been groomed down to the tyre treads. Painted and chromed surfaces are mirror-like. Dust and dirt are banned, and materials used are correct and superbly fitted. No customisations have been made. The one-word description for Condition 1 cars is ‘concours’. CONDITION 2 cars could win a local/regional show. They are often Condition 1 cars that have been driven or have aged. Seasoned observers will have to look closely for flaws, but will be able to find some not seen by the general public. No excessive smoke will be seen on start-up, and there will be no unusual noises from the engine. The vehicle will be unmodified and drive as a new car of its era would. A one-word description for Condition 2 cars is ‘excellent’. CONDITION 3 cars may possess some, but not all, of the issues of a Condition 4 car, but they will be balanced by other factors such as fresh paint or a new interior. These cars drive and run well, but may have some incorrect parts; they are not daily transport, but are ready for a long tour without excuses, and the casual viewer will not find any visual flaws. No major modifications have been made. ‘Good’ is the one-word description for a Condition 3 car. CONDITION 4 cars are daily drivers, with flaws visible to the naked eye. The chrome may have pitting or scratches, the ’screen could be chipped. The paint is imperfect, and some panels may have minor dents. The interior could have split seams or a cracked dash. No major parts are missing, but the wheels may differ from the originals, or some interior components. There are no major modifications, and a Condition 4 car can also be a deteriorated restoration. ‘Fair’ is the one word that best describes these cars. 28 Classic & Sports Car Market review 2013
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Abarth 595, 595SS, 695SS £12,500 AC 2 Litre saloon £2200 AC 3000ME £4300 AC 428 £28,000 AC 428 convertible £48,000 AC Ace £65,500 AC Ace Bristol £97,500 AC Ace Ford £90,000 AC Aceca £36,000 AC Aceca Bristol £44,000 AC Cobra 260 £295,000 AC Cobra 289 W&S £305,000 AC Cobra 289 R&P £345,000 AC Cobra 427 £559,000 AC Cobra 427 Comp £720,000 AC Cobra 427 CSX3300-3360 £559,000 AC Cobra 427 Semi-comp £650,000 AC Cobra 427 S/C completion £91,000 AC Cobra 428 £448,000 AC Cobra Daytona £7.15m AC/Shelby Cob CSX4000-4073 £40,500 AC Cobra MkIV £55,000 AC Greyhound £32,000 Alfa Romeo 1300 Junior £5200 Alfa Romeo 1300 Junior Z £16,400 Alfa Romeo 1600 Junior £6450 Alfa Romeo 1600 Junior Z £18,200 Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina £3100 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV £12,500 Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina £2600 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV £9800 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider £15,400 Alfa Romeo 2000 Sprint £10,200 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider £23,500 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint £10,600 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint £3900 Alfa Romeo Alfasud Ti (1.3, 1.5) £3600 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT £2600 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV £2600 Alfa Romeo Duetto £9100 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider £12,500 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce £21,000 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT £7800 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTV £10,900 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti £9000 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 Ti £6100 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super £5100 Alfa Romeo Giulia SS £31,600 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Berlina £5900 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Ti £6600 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider £12,900 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce £19,700 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint £11,500 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce £18,700 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS £41,650 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ £161,000 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ2 £221,000 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TZ £375,000 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TZ2 £1.8m Alfa Romeo GTV6 £3200 Alfa Romeo Montreal £12,000 Allard J2 £110,000 Allard J2X £141,000 Allard J2X Le Mans £202,000
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Allard K1, K2, L, M sports £19,000 Alpine A110 1300/1500 £32,700 Alpine A110 1600S £43,000 Alpine A110 1600SC/CX £46,800 Alpine A310 V6 £6450 Alpine A610 £6750 Alpine GTA V6 & V6 Turbo £4000 Alvis TA21/TC21 dhc £10,750 Alvis TA21/TC21 saloon £5500 Alvis TC21/100 Grey Lady sal £16,000 Alvis TD21/TE21/TF21 dhc £30,000 Alvis TD21/TE21/TF21 saloon £12,600 Amphicar £16,800 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane dhc £6750 Armstrong Siddeley Lanc/Whitley £4800 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 346 £10,650 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire £14,300 Aston Martin DB2 £41,000 Aston Martin DB2 dhc £85,300 Aston Martin DB2/4 + MkII £59,400 Aston Martin DB2/4 + MkII dhc £105,000 Aston Martin DB MkIII £86,000 Aston Martin DB MkIII dhc £125,000 Aston Martin DB4 £152,000 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible £308,000 Aston Martin DB4GT £750,000 Aston Martin DB5 £245,000 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible £430,000 Aston Martin DB6 MkI/II £96,000 Aston Martin DB6 MkI/II Volante £258,000 Aston Martin DBS Vantage £22,000 Aston Martin DBS V8/early V8 inj £29,000 Aston Martin V8 £28,800 Aston Martin V8 Lagonda S1 £9500 Aston Martin V8 Vantage £49,000 Aston Martin V8 Volante £26,000 Audi 100 Coupé S £4800 Audi quattro Turbo £5400 Audi quattro Turbo £4650 Austin 1100 £1200 Austin 1300 £1350 Austin 1300GT £1800 Austin 1800/2200 £1350 Austin 3 Litre £2350 Austin A110 Sheerline £3200 Austin A125 Sheerline £4000 Austin A30 Saloon £2600 Austin A30 Countryman £3300 Austin A35 Saloon £2750 Austin A35 Countryman £3450 Austin A40 Dorset/Devon £2800 Austin A40 Somerset £2500 Austin A40 Somerset conv £2300 Austin A40 Sports £3850 Austin A55/A60 Cambridge £2800 Austin A70 Hampshire £3700 Austin A70 Hereford £2000 Austin A90 Atlantic convertible £8600 Austin A90 Atlantic saloon £5450 Austin A90/95/105 Westminster £1950 Austin Seven Chummy £8100 Austin Mini 1275GT £4000 Austin Mini Cpr ‘S’ 970/1071/1275 £10,450 Austin Mini Cooper 997 £5600 Austin Mini Cooper 998 £7800 Austin Mini Moke £5750 Austin Nash Metropolitan Coupe £2750 Austin Nash Metropolitan Conv £3300 Austin Seven/Mini MkI £4750 Austin-Healey 100 BN1/2 £9700 Austin-Healey 100/6 £10,500 Austin-Healey 100M £23,700 Austin-Healey 3000 MkI £13,750 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII £15,000 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII £16,000 Austin-Healey Sprite MkI £3400 Austin-Healey Sprite MkII £1950 Austin-Healey Sprite MkIII £2100 A-H Sprite MkIV/Austin Sprite £2200 Bentley MkVI/R-type PW/HJM dhc £58,000 Bentley MkVI/R-type Std Steel £15,500 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo/Turbo R £6500 Bentley R-type Continental £457,000 Bentley T saloon £7500 Berkeley B95/B105 Sports £1700 Berkeley T60 three-wheeler £1550 BMW 1600-2/1602/1502 £1250
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AC ACE BRISTOL
After an impressive price hike during the classic boom of the ’80s, the hugely desirable Bristol-engined AC Ace remained static for decades before finally finding its feet in the classic market over the past few years. It’s nothing more than this superb ’50s sports car deserves, however, particularly when you see how values for the car it spawned, Carroll Shelby’s mighty Cobra, have exploded. DECADE BY DECADE 2013 £190,000 2003 £45,000 1993 £38,000 1983 £9825 Market review 2013 Classic & Sports Car 29