Iconic auctioneers have been the mainstay of the Classic Motor Show for many years now. Given my love for cars and my interest in car pricing and visually stunning vehicles, it’s always a pleasure to walk around and check out these cars. Prior to the show, I noticed that auctions and car sales at auctions haven’t been faring so well over the last year, so it’ll be interesting to see whether these cars sell for the prices that Iconic Auctioneers expect. If last year is anything to go by, I expect prices to come to about 80% of their estimated value.

2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello F1

The auctioneer says, “A smart example, recently serviced and rarely seen in double Nero, offered without reserve with less than 35,000 miles.”

Wow. With only 35,000 miles on the odometer and offered between £55,000 and £65,000, this is a lot of Ferrari for the money, and it looks very cool in black.

Odometer reading: 35,000 miles

Price Estimate: £55,000 – £65,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £49,500 (wow, that’s a lot of car for that money. A steal and possible the but of the show at that price. Well done to the buyer. Buying a great car for 10% less that the low estimate). + 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £56,925.

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2001 Ferrari 360 Modena – Manual

The auctioneer says, “Well specified manual gearbox car in a stylish colour combination with just over 31,000 miles.”

This could be the best deal of all the cars I like. It’s a manual, which is quite rare for a Ferrari 360 Modena, and it’s only done 31,484 miles. You don’t often see them in silver either, and it has a burgundy interior, which may not be to everyone’s taste, but I think it’s very cool.

Odometer reading: 31,484 miles

Price Estimate: £48,000 – £58,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £53,438 (that’s a good price for the buyer again. Bought at 11% above the low estimate and 8% below the high estimate). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £61,454.

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1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

The auctioneer says, “Offered without reserve from the Grand Tourers Collection and rarely seen in this colour combination.”

I was very tempted to consider bidding on this car. However, it was very oily around the transmission, and there were noises when closing the passenger door, and I could not find the manufacturer model and car no. plaque in the engine bay. At a £60k estimate, you know you’re going to have to spend £20,000 to £30,000, maybe more, to bring it up to a really nice condition. So I was intrigued to know what is sold for.

Odometer reading: 73,781 km

Price Estimate: £50,000 – £60,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £57,375 (Bought at 15% above the low estimate and 4% below the high estimate. Probably a fair price). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £65,981.

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1973 BMW 3.0 (E9) CSL

The auctioneer says, “One of only 500 UK-supplied, right-hand-drive examples, this Taiga Green CSL was subject to an impressive restoration some years ago with only light use since.”

Very cool. Only one of 500 UK-supplied, right-hand-drive examples, and in Taiga Green, a colour I love. I’d say prior to the sale I would expect the get to the high estimate, possibly more, these cars are iconic and have a strong following.

Price Estimate: £80,000 – £100,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £81,000 (above its low estimate by 1%, but 19% below its high estimate. This surprised me a little. I’m sure in the future you’d struggle to buy one of these cars below £100k). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £93,150.

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1975 Porsche 911 3.0-Litre Carrera Coupé

The auctioneer says, “As a right-hand drive, UK-market 3.0 Carrera, this car is rare and special enough, but factor in a full restoration by a renowned Porsche specialist, and you have a seriously desirable 1970s 911.”

I absolutely love this colour. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Porsche 911 in this colour, Emerald Green I believe. Have you? Frustratingly, there’s no record of the mileage in the sales literature, and the odometer reads 81 miles, which I assume is since its restoration.

I called a friend who has one of these for sale, he stated: “like mine, but less desirable early model (1975 – 1976), than mine (1977)”.

Odometer reading: 81 miles

Price Estimate: £85,000 – £100,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £83,250 (2% less than the low estimate, 17% lower then the high estimate). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £95,738

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Recreation

The auctioneer says, “Offered without reserve from the Recreation Collection, UK-registered, this fabulous tribute has many period details.”

Yes, I know it’s a recreation, and it has an odometer reading of 134,378 km, but it still looks amazing. With the originals costing £1,000,000 plus, it’ll be interesting to see what this car actually sells for.

Odometer reading: 134,378 km

Price Estimate: Offered without reserve

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: Sold for an undisclosed sum.

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1982 Porsche 911 3.0-Litre SC Targa Flachbau

The auctioneer says, “Superbly presented 911 SC Targa fitted with the steel ‘flatnose’ body kit.”

I really like this car. It’s a shame it’s left-hand drive, but I think it’s pretty good value for money, and the mileage is low for a 1982 car. I could be tempted at the right price, so it will be interesting to see what the car sells for.

Odometer reading: 61,635 miles

Price Estimate: £35,000 – £45,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £50,625 (people do love the 911. Sold for 44% above its low estimate, 13% above its high estimate. A strong sale). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £58,219.

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2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia

The auctioneer says, “One of just 164 UK-supplied cars, just 19,652 miles from new, and fresh to market after 12 years of private ownership.”

A very rare car. Not that I’m a fan of private number plates, but “430 SCU” is a pretty cool number plate for this particular model of car.

Odometer reading: 19,652 miles

Price Estimate: £165,000 – £185,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £171,000 (4% above it’s low estimate and 8% below its high estimate). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £196,650.

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1952 Jaguar XK120 Coupé

The auctioneer says, “Elegant left-hand drive 120 Coupé, powered by an XK140 ‘S-spec’ engine and classically presented in Jaguar Opalescent Silver.”

An absolutely beautiful car for the money. Priced between £35,000 and £45,000 with an odometer reading of 23,174, it’s hard to believe a car from 1952 has only 23,000 miles. It is left-hand drive, so you’d have to factor that in. However, it does look very cool. I prefer the convertible, but the bodywork is beautiful.

Odometer reading: 23,174 miles

Price Estimate: £35,000 – £45,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £34,875 (Wow. That’s a great looking classic car for the money. Sold for bang on the low estimate, and 23% below the high estimate). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £40,106.

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2005 Land Rover Defender TD5 110 – ‘Spectre’ Homage

The auctioneer says, “An outstanding Land Rover Defender 110 ‘Spectre’ homage fresh from extensive rebuild.”

An absolute beast of a car. I absolutely love it. Imagine the presence this would have on the road, I’m sure everyone would get out of your way.

Odometer reading: 100,928 miles

Price Estimate: £35,000 – £40,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £33,750 (That’s again a great price for this car (in my opinion). Sold for 4% below the low estimate, 16% below the high estimate). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £38,813.

So many other cars caught my attention, either because of their looks, their condition, or they just grabbed my attention:

1963 Lotus Elite S2 (Type 14)

The auctioneer says, “The 12th from last produced, fresh to market from long-term ownership, an older restoration that is ready to be enjoyed as intended once again.”

Odometer reading: 47,258 miles

Price Estimate: £45,000 – £55,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for:  £43,875 (Sold for 2.5% below the low estimate and 20% below the high estimate). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £50,456.

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1982 Maserati Merak SS

The auctioneer says, “A ‘best of breed’ example, benefiting from a recent £60,000-plus fastidious restoration to the highest of standards.”

Odometer reading: 53,138 km

Price Estimate: £60,000 – £70,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: Buy it now for £69,000 – contact enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com

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1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello – Classiche Certified, 23,000 Miles

The auctioneer says, “Beautiful 550 Maranello with Ferrari Classiche Certification and just under 23,000 miles from new.”

Odometer reading: 23,000 miles

Price Estimate: £90,000 – £120,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: Sold for: £99,000 (10% above the low estimate, and 18% below the high estimate). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £113,850.

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1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

The auctioneer says, “A fine example of the achingly elegant 190 SL, recently fully restored by The SL Shop and magnificent in every respect.”

Odometer reading: 4,228 miles

Price Estimate: £100,000 – £120,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £104,167 (Sold for 4% above the low estimate, but 14% below the high estimate). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £119,792.

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1987 Porsche 911 SuperSport SSE Cabriolet – 48,000 Miles

The auctioneer says, “Offered from the Property of a Gentleman Collection, a superb example of the very rare M491 SuperSport SSE Cabriolet, C16 UK-supplied with a well-stamped service book and just over 48,000 miles.”

Odometer reading: 48,037

Price estimate: £80,000 – £90,000

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: Sold for an undisclosed sum.

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1965 Fiat 500F – 18,596 KM

The auctioneer says, “Small size, big character; a brightly hued example in which to enjoy a little ‘la dolce vita.’ Offered without reserve.”

Odometer reading: Unspecified

Price estimate: £ Unspecified

Read more on the car here.

Car actually sold for: £7,312 (that’s a great price in my opinion). Plus 12.5% buyer premium (15% if you include UK VAT), total equals £8409.

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Want more? Here is a video by Harry Metcalfe (Harry’s Garage) walking around the auction cars and talking about some of the cars. Notably he picks up on many of the cars that I did, great minds think alike as they say.

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