Silverstone "Race Retro" Auction 2023 - Lotus Festival and Ford Sierra record

Name: Lotus Elan S3 DHC 1966
Brand: Lotus

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Created on February 26, 2023

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Ford Puma Rally Car (1998) - offered as lot 301 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford Maverick Grabber (1971) - offered as lot 305 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Alfa Romeo GTV6 Group A Chassis 'LR8513' (FIA) (1985) - offered as lot 308 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Talbot Sunbeam Lotus (1982) - offered as lot 309 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Warwick MkII Sports/FJ (1961) - offered as lot 318 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Elva Mk VII Lotus Twin Cam (1963) - offered as lot 319 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Renault 5 GT Turbo Coupé Historic Touring Car (1986) - offered as lot 321 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Elan S3 GTS - Historic Rally Car - MSA/HRVIF (1967) - offered as lot 324 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Opel Manta 400 Rally Car (1988) - offered as lot 330 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford Escort MK II - Colin McRae (1976) - offered as lot 331 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Subaru Impreza WRX STi - 'Group A' Rally Car (RHD) (1997) - offered as Lot 335 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Subaru Impreza S5 WRC - 'P2 WRC' (1998) - offered as lot 338 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Mitsubishi Starion Turbo (Ex-Works) (1987) - offered as lot 339 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk 1 (BT7) to Rally Spec (1961) - offered as lot 341 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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AC Formula 2 Monoposto (1959) - offered as lot 344 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Toyota Supra RZ-S 1250bhp+ Drag Special (1996) - offered as lot 346 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Chevron B8 - FIA HTP (1968) - offered as lot 349 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Lancia Delta HF Integrale 'Evoluzione' (1992) - offered as lot 403 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Melling Wildcat (2008) - offered as lot 405 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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MG B GT 'Factory' V8 (1975) - offered as lot 406 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Audi Quattro 10v (1984) - offered as lot 407 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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MG B GT V8 (1974) - offered as lot 410 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Austin-Healey BN1 (100-4) to 'M' Spec (1954) - offered as lot 411 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Jaguar Mk2 3.8-Litre Saloon (1963) - offered as lot 414 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Renault Clio Williams (Phase One) #0180 (1994) - offered as lot 416 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Ferrari 512 TR (1992) - offered as lot 418 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Aston Martin DB4 (Lightweight) (1960) - offered as lot 419 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford GTD40 - GT Developments (1994) - offered as lot 420 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Esprit V8 (1996) - offered as lot 421 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux (1996) - offered as lot 422 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-spec (1998) - offered as lot 423 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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BMW Alpina B2.8 Saloon (1983) - offered as lot 424 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford RS200 S (1986) - offered as lot 426 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux (1993) - offered as lot 427 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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BMW Z3M Coupé (S54) (2001) - offered as lot 428 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Subaru Impreza 22B STi (1998) - offered as lot 429 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford GT (2005) - offered as lot 430 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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BMW 3.0 CSL (E9) (1973) - offered as lot 431 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Bristol 400 2-Litre Saloon (1949) - offered as lot 432 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Porsche 911T 2.4 (2.7) (1972) - offered as lot 433 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Renault Alpine A110 (1972) - offered as lot 434 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Renault Alpine A110 Premiére Édition (2018) - offered as lot 435 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lancia HF Integrale Evo II - ex Rowan Atkinson CBE (1993) - offered as lot 436 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec Tommykaira R-S (2000) - offered as lot 438 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Daimler Dart SP250 B-Spec (1961) - offered as lot 442 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Noble M12 GTO-3R (2004) - offered as lot 443 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Jaguar XJR-S 6.0-litre V12 'Monaco' by PBB Design (1990) - offered as lot 444 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR FQ-400 (2004) - offered as lot 445 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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BMW M3 CSL (Manual) (2003) - offered as lot 450 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Porsche 911 (SWB) (1968) - offered as lot 451 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Elan Sprint (1975) - offered as lot 454 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Elan Sprint Drophead Coupé 'Ron Hickman' (1971) - offered as lot 455 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Elan S4 FHC - 'Jochen Rindt' (1969) - offered as lot 456 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Elan S3 DHC 'Emma Peel - The Avengers' (1966) - offered as lot 457 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Elan S3-SE 'Rob Walker' (1968) - offered as lot 458 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Elan S4 Coupé ' Keith Duckworth' (1968) - offered as lot 459 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Elan S3 - Ex-Peter Sellers (1966) - offered as lot 460 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Elan +2 S130/5 (1972) - offered as lot 462 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Europa Twin Cam (Type 74) (1972) - offered as Lot 463 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Subaru Imprezza Turbo WRX (1994) - offered as lot 464 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Porsche 356C (1964) - offered as lot 465 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Jaguar XK150 FHC 'S' specification (1959) - offered as lot 466 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1982) - offered as lot 469 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Europa Twin Cam (Type 74) (1974) - offered as Lot 471 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Lotus Elan S3 S/E (1964) - offered as lot 473 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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MG A Twin Cam Roadster (1960) - offered as lot 474 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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MG C GT (1968) - offered as lot 475 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT (1965) - offered as lot 477 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Triumph TR5 - The First Ever TR5 (1967) - offered as lot 479 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen (2000) - offered as lot 484 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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BMW (E30) M3 (1989) - offered as lot 485 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Jaguar XJ-S Le Mans V12 (1991) - offered as lot 487 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupé (1961) - offered as Lot 488 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford GPW Jeep - King George VI (1942) - offered as lot 489 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Land Rover Range Rover Suffix 'D' (1976) - offered as lot 490 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Stradale (1976) - offered as lot 492 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI RS450 Extreme Ralliart - 1 of 4 (1999) - offered as lot 493 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Dodge Charger (1968) - offered as lot 495 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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DeLorean DMC-12 - Manual (1981) - offered as lot 496 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL - RHD - Hardtop (1959) - offered as lot 497 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Ghia 450SS Spyder (1967) - offered as lot 498 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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MG F2-Magna (1932) - offered as lot 499 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Chrysler Series 75 Roadster (1929) - offered as Lot 500 at the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Mini Cooper Sport - 734 miles (2000) - offered as lot 501 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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BMW 325i Sport (E30 (1990) - offered as lot 502 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 (1990) - offered as lot 504 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 (1990) - offered as lot 510 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford Escort RS Cosworth (1994) - offered as lot 513 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Sunbeam Tiger Mk 1 4.2-Litre (1965) - offered as lot 515 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Subaru Impreza WRX STI Litchfield Type 25 - One of 38 (2004) - offered as Lot 517 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro sale on February 24/25, 2023

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Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 (1966) - offered as lot 518 on the occasion of the Silverstone Auctions Race Retro auction on February 24/25, 2023

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Summary

164 cars and a trailer were offered at the "Race Retro" auction at Silverstone on February 24 and 25, 2023. On average, the cars were 41 years old. Ford, Lotus, Porsche and MG were the most strongly represented. The sales rate was 63 percent, with an average bid of 84 percent of the median estimate. Records were set for a Ford Sierra RS 500 and a Lotus Elan S3 DHC, among others. This auction review analyzes the results and shows many of the cars in pictures.

This article contains the following chapters

Relatively young offer
Racing cars met with little interest
Ford ahead of Lotus
Lotus sports cars from famous people
Record price for Sierra RS500
Precision landing of the Fiat 131 Abarth
British exotics

Estimated reading time: 5min

Preview (beginning of the article)

On February 24 and 25, 2023, Silverstone Auctions auctioned a total of 165 cars and some automobilia at the "Race Retro" trade fair. The 48 racing cars plus a trailer went under the hammer on February 24 and the 116 road vehicles on February 25. The total value of the vehicles was around £10.5 million, with each lot expected to fetch around £62,800. In total, 63% of the vehicles were sold and a turnover of £ 6.5 million was achieved. On average, the vehicles were 41 years old; the average age of the racing cars and road cars was roughly the same. Only three cars dated from before the Second World War.

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