Classic cars to go under hammer
A rare collection of classic cars will be up for grabs in an online auction by a Staffordshire auctioneers starting this Friday.
A total of six vehicles will go up for auction in Marchington after being previously stored in a farmland barn by a private owner.
The collection consists of rare vintage cars and modern classic motors including the best of British, American pre-war era and much sought after iconic German brands.
The oldest vehicle on offer is a red Dennis N Type Fire Engine, which was manufactured in 1914, and is one of only a handful of its kind still in existence.
It was purchased by the vendor in 1980 and has since been restored over several years.
There will also be a 1972 Mercedes 250 Auto Saloon going under the hammer with a confirmed odometer reading of just 16,100 miles.
Other vehicles on offer include a 1930s Dodge Pick Up Truck, a 1940 Leyland TSW 14T “Hippo”, a Morris Minor 1000 Traveller and a 1995 Mercedes E250D Elegance Auto Saloon with one owner and just 37,000 miles from new.
Lee Mabbutt, head of vehicles at John Pye Auctions, said: “Collections such as this are becoming increasingly rare in the UK market and there has been a great deal of anticipation surrounding this sale, with an opportunity for car enthusiasts to find something both rare and special.
“As most of the vehicles are being offered without reserve, bidders will have every chance to take on the legacy of this fascinating collection.”
The online auction will go live on Friday evening and end at midday on April 25. Viewing is available at John Pye Auctions’ Marchington hub on April 15, 19 and 22.
