The Classic Sale at Silverstone 2021 - valuable barn finds and an expensive Audi quattro

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Created on August 2, 2021

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Bruno von Rotz

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Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Open Tourer (1927) - as lot 404 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Bentley 3.0-Litre Vanden Plas-style Tourer (1925) - as Lot 405 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ford Escort RS Turbo S1 (1985) - as Lot 409 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ford Escort RS1600i (1983) - as Lot 410 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (Performance Pack) (2004) - as Lot 417 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG - F1 (R230-Phase II) (2007) - as Lot 418 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Talbot-Matra Murena (1983) - as lot 419 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Rover Vitesse "BTCC" (1984) - as Lot 420 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Toyota Supra (Ex-Works 'Group A', raced by Barry Sheene) (1985) - as Lot 421 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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AC Cobra Mk IV 212 SC (2000) - as lot 422 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Maserati 222 4V (1994) - as lot 423 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911 (930) Turbo SE 'Flatnose' (1986) - as lot 425 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911T 2.4 (1972) - as lot 427 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring (M472) RHD (1973) - as Lot 428 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911 (993) 3.8 RSR Carrera Cup (1997) - as lot 429 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911 (964) Turbo S 'Leichtbau' (1993) - as Lot 430 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 356 A 1600S T1 Speedster (1956) - as lot 431 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911 997 GTS Cabriolet (2011) - as lot 432 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 997.2 GT2 RS (2010) - as Lot 433 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 944 Turbo SE Race Car - Ex-Tiff Needell/Richard Attwood (1988) - as Lot 434 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Rally Car (1976) - as Lot 435 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Lotus Cortina Mk1 (1963) - as lot 437 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Jaguar E-Type (S3) V12 Roadster with Hard Top (1972) - as Lot 440 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Jaguar XK120 FHC - 'LT' Hommage - Alloy Bodied (1951) - as Lot 441 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Jaguar XK120 Roadster 'LT' Re-Creation - FIA/HTP (1951) - as Lot 442 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Jaguar XKSS Re-Creation (1967) - as lot 443 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Jaguar XK150 3.4-Litre 'S' Roadster (RHD) (1959) - as Lot 444 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Hellcat (2018) - as Lot 446 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Smart Crossblade (2002) - as lot 447 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Austin Mini 1000 (car) - 2,699 Miles (1979) - as Lot 448 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe X-Pack (Manual) (1990) - as Lot 449 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Dodge Viper TA 2.0 6-Speed Coupe (2015) - as Lot 450 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Alfa Romeo 1900 ATL Barchetta (1952) - as lot 451 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Audi UR Quattro 20 V (1991) - as lot 452 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 'Tommi Makinen Edition' UK Spec (2000) - as Lot 453 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Lotus Elan S4 SE (DHC) (1969) - as lot 456 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1 - Classiche (2007) - as lot 458 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Dino 206 SP Homage (1971) - as lot 459 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ferrari F355 Spyder (Manual) (1997) - as lot 460 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ferrari Testarossa (1993) - as lot 461 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ferrari 456 GT (Manual) (1996) - as lot 462 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ferrari F430 Spider F1 (2008) - as lot 463 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Lotus Elan Sprint DHC (1972) - as Lot 464 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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TVR Tuscan V6 (1969) - as lot 465 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911T (1969) - as lot 590 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Lotus Esprit Sport 350 (1999) - as Lot 595 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3-Litre (1979) - as Lot 601 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Aston Martin AM V8 - Garage Find (1973) - as Lot 602 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Aston Martin DB6 Vantage (1967) - as Lot 603 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Aston Martin V8 Coupe (1997) - as lot 604 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk III Drophead Coupe (1957) - as lot 605 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Aston Martin V8 Volante (1979) - as lot 606 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible (1972) - as lot 608 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III (1963) - as lot 610 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII (Phase II) BJ8 (1964) - as lot 613 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Sunbeam Tiger (1966) - as lot 614 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Jaguar E-Type 3.8 FHC S1 (1964) - as lot 615 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Jaguar XJ220 (1995) - as lot 618 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Jaguar C-Type by Proteus (2003) - as lot 624 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Jaguar XK150 3.4-Litre 'S' Roadster (LHD) (1958) - as Lot 625 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Lotus Elan Sprint FHC (1972) - as Lot 628 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Morgan 4/4 Series 1 'Flat Rad' (1122cc Climax Engine) (1939) - as Lot 629 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Morgan 4/4 Series 1 'Flat Rad' (1098cc Climax Engine) (1939) - as lot 630 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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MG TF1500 (1954) - as lot 632 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ford GT (2018) - as Lot 634 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ford Escort RS1600 BDA (1972) - as lot 635 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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KVA GT40 Replica (2007) - as lot 636 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Series 2 Coupe (1954) - as lot 641 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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BMW 2002 Tii (1975) - as lot 642 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (W113) (1969) - as Lot 646 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Fiat Dino Spider (1968) - as lot 647 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ferrari Testarossa - 1,000 Miles From New (1991) - as lot 648 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 (2007) - as lot 649 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Ferrari 550 Maranello (Manual) (1997) - as lot 651 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911 2.7 (1974) - as lot 654 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911 (991) 3.8 Martini Racing Edition (RHD) (2014) - as Lot 655 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 928 GT (1991) - as lot 657 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet (1988) - as lot 658 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Porsche 944 (1990) - as lot 660 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Volkswagen Golf GTi 1.8 Cabriolet (1983) - as Lot 661 at the "Classic Sale at Silverstone" on 31.7./1.8.2021 by Silverstone Auctions

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Summary

On July 31 and August 1, 2021, Silverstone Auctions auctioned 128 cars, some motorcycles and automobiles as part of the Silverstone Classic. Almost 70 percent of the automobiles - racing cars, sports cars and some bread-and-butter vehicles, including some replicas - were knocked down, with an average of £ 70,934 realized per lot. Two barn/garage finds, a Porsche 356 and an Aston Martin V8, generated surprisingly high sales prices. Significantly more than expected was also paid for an Audi quattro, while some of the most valuable classics were left standing. This article reflects the mood on site, analyzes the results and shows many of the cars in pictures.

This article contains the following chapters

Porsche, Jaguar and Ferrari
Large audience
Barn finds clear out
Expensive Audi quattro
Many expensive cars not sold
Mixed results for rare Ford Escort
Two out of three Lotus Elan sold
E-Type Festival
Special features

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On July 31 and August 1, 2021, the well-established British auction house Silverstone Auctions auctioned 128 cars, many motorcycles and automobilia over two days on the occasion of the Silverstone Classic. The total value of the cars (and the five motorcycles from Richard Hammond's collection) amounted to around £14 million. Of the 133 lots, 90, or 68 percent, were sold. On average, £ 79,934 was paid per lot (128 automobiles, five motorcycles). 40 car brands were represented at the two-day auction. Porsche was most strongly represented with 19 cars, Jaguar with 18 and Ferrari with 11. There were hardly any truly exotic brands to be seen, but rare offerings such as Talbot-Matra or TVR were.

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