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Pacey Ascot Sale Is Brimful With Quality

150 varied classics in line-up for Historics’ Autumn auction offering

The holiday season may be on the wane but there’s plenty amongst the 150+ entries at Historics’ ‘Pace of Autumn’ sale at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 14th September to maintain the summer vibe.

And what an opener is this... surely the most elegant car in the sale: An exquisite 1939 Bentley 4¼ litre MX Series Sedanca Coupé by Thrupp & Maberly comes to sale in concours condition after a restoration costing some £170,000. Built specially for Captain Molyneux, Chairman of Rootes in 1939, this Bentley is glorious and immensely collectible.

The same applies to a 1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage X Pack, previously owned by Jay Kay of Jamiroquai. With 432bhp underfoot, extremely limited production and one of only two such models finished in elegant Litchfield Black, it ticks all the serious collector boxes and promises the most exquisite driving experience.

Staying with the sporting theme, Historics is offering a truly unique and wonderfully-restored (over 25 years no less) 1973 Alpine 110 Berlinette works rally car that comes to market with THE most extraordinary personal story attached. Take a long look and be captivated by the story of this exceptional collector car in the catalogue. Joining it too at the auction is an excellent 1972 example of this spirited French classic.

Jumping stateside and calling all adventurers....If you’re looking for something different to go touring with – and perhaps competing in the Paris-Peking Rally? - look no further than the mighty, freshly oak-wheeled 1916 American LaFrance Type 40 Speedster. And talking adventures but in a calmer vein, a wonderfully-specified Airstream International Colorado – 102 years the La France’s Junior! - is just the ticket for touring in consummate style.

Another USA icon and a thoroughbred powerhouse is sure to capture plenty of bidding attention: The 1964 Shelby American Coupé Continuation is No. 11 of just 50 produced – this one in 2015 – and is validated on the Shelby Register, showing just 452 miles on the odometer.

It joins a number of wonderful American classics loaded with street cred including a fully-restored, jet black 1957 Ford Thunderbird.

Ford of Britain is well-represented too, including a one-owner 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth in concours condition, enjoyed by just one owner since new and showing only 17,450 miles in a shade under 30 years. A 1993 Lux example of this feisty modern classic joins it, this being one of just 200 special homologation models with water injection.

As ever, Historics is offering a selection of fine Jaguars, including something to keep you busy in the autumn and winter months by way of a 1966 E-Type Series 1 2+2 Coupé restoration project.

With huge success, in period, in national saloon car racing beneath its belt, the Triumph Dolomite Sprint has a strong following and the example here of 1978 vintage is simply magnificent in every respect and is surely one of the finest you will ever come across after meticulous restoration and upgrades that now sees 165bhp underfoot.

Be sure to take a close look at the elegant Mercedes-Benz classics assembled here and, similarly, fine examples of its Stuttgart compatriot Porsche. Historics has assembled ten enormously varied models spanning several decades, with a legendary 3.3 litre 1980 Porsche 911 Turbo in super condition after some £25,000 being spent on it. And modern classic enthusiasts can’t fail to be attracted to the immensely capable, track-focused 2004 Porsche 911/996 GT3 RS, accompanied by a stunning 2015 Porsche 911/991.1 Turbo S.

Finally in this brief preview, returning to the homeland, be sure to take a long look at the 1973 AC 428 Frua Coupé. Dating back to 1907, AC Cars may be best known for the iconic Cobra but the 428 – a high octane blend of Italian styling courtesy of Pietro Frua, 7-litre V8 muscle from Ford and classic British engineering from AC - is very worthy of a place in a classic hall of fame. This fine example is one of just 51 produced.

Preceded by three full viewing days, Historics ‘Pace of Autumn’ sale at Ascot Racecourse starts at 9.30am on Saturday 14th September. To register to bid in hall, by phone and online, see HERE

If you are interested in exploring advertising with us, I encourage you to get in touch. Please feel free to contact me directly, and I will be more than happy to provide you with further information, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the process.

Nick Aylieff | Classic Motors For Sale | sales@classicmotorsforsale.com +44(0) 2392 160 809 | www.classicmotorsforsale.com

Abandoned Mansion With Huge Stash of Classic Cars

We often associate abandoned cars with junkyards or forgotten barns, but sometimes, the truth is far more intriguing. Hidden from public view, there are properties around the world where classic vehicles sit, slowly decaying, their existence a well-kept secret. One such place is an abandoned mansion that holds a treasure trove of vintage cars, its location unknown, but the clues suggest it lies somewhere deep in the French countryside. This estate, long forgotten, is home to a collection of vehicles that tell a story of lost grandeur and neglected history.

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Inside the mansion's decaying outbuildings, a collection of vintage cars, all covered in dust and cobwebs, and quietly succumbing to time. The vehicles, mostly French-made, are a window into a past era of automotive excellence. Among them are several Citroën Traction Avants, a model that, during its time, revolutionized the automotive world with its front-wheel drive and monocoque body. These cars, despite their age and the neglect they've suffered, still carry an air of elegance, their once-shiny exteriors now dulled by decades of abandonment.

But the Traction Avants are just the beginning. The mansion also houses Citroën 2CVs, a post-war icon of French motoring. Simple and affordable, the 2CV was a car for the people, produced from 1948 until 1990, and its presence in this ghostly garage only adds to the mystery of the place. Alongside the 2CVs is a Citroën Méhari, a rugged, military-inspired vehicle that saw use in the French armed forces and even made a brief appearance in the U.S. market. These cars, once symbols of innovation and practicality, now sit quietly, their stories fading along with the paint on their hoods.

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But the intrigue doesn’t stop with French cars. Hidden among the Citroëns are unexpected finds like a Volkswagen Beetle, a Fiat 500, and even a rare 1937 Plymouth DeLuxe—a true oddity to find in Europe. What led these cars to this forgotten mansion? Were they part of a private collection, or did the owner run a repair shop long ago? The answers are lost to time, much like the cars themselves. What is clear is that these vehicles, now quietly rusting away, are a poignant reminder of the past and the forgotten treasures that still lie hidden in the most unexpected places.

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Pacey Ascot Sale Is Brimful With Quality

Abandoned Mansion With Huge Stash of Classic Cars