One of just 375 vehicles produced, the initial McLaren P1 to be registered to a customer, complete with a personal letter from P1 designer, Frank Stephenson, goes on sale in May. The McLaren P1 was nothing short of revolutionary. It was equipped with unique aerodynamics, monstrous power output, adjustable front and rear wings that could give as much as 600kg of downforce at 160mph, creating a performance nothing … [Read more...]
1950 HWM Alta Jaguar Tops Race Retro Live Online Auction
The Race Retro Live Online Auction hosted by Silverstone Auctions and held on March 27 - 28 saw £8.7million in sales over the two-day auction, with 86% of classic cars sold and three new auction records achieved. Day one saw the sale of the weekend's highest value vehicle, being the 1950 HWM Alta Jaguar (sold for £517,500). The vehicle played a significant role in Motorsport and has been raced by Sir … [Read more...]
Exceptional 1950 HWM Alta Jaguar to Feature at Silverstone Auction
Raced by Stirling Moss, John Heath, Lance Macklin, George Abecassis, and Rudi Fisher - this 1950 HWM Alta Jaguar can trace its origins to those charismatic ‘Garagiste.’ The Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Live Online Auction is set to feature this beautiful 1950 HWM Alta Jaguar in its initial sale for 2021. HWM or Hersham & Walton Motors are frequently viewed as the most prominent contributor to … [Read more...]
Silverstone Auctions to Feature 3 Unique Series 1 Jaguar E-Types
Three Series 1 Jaguar E-Types, each with their own unique history, will be offered for sale at the upcoming Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Live Online Auction scheduled to be held on 27 March. With 2021 marking the 60th Anniversary of the Jaguar E-Type Silverstone Auctions will be coincidentally offering a Jaguar E-Type, Chassis number 60 (860060) on the day. Here's a look at the three Series 1 Jaguar E-Types … [Read more...]
2020 Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Live Online Auction Results
The 2020 NEC Classic Live Online Auction (November 13 -14), being Silverstone Auctions’ last sale for 2020, was another stunning success with a sales rate of 78% and clearing £8 million in sales. On the first day of the sale, they opened with an automobilia auction of which included the auction of the private registration number 'O 10'. The registration has been held since 1902 with this being the first time it … [Read more...]
Unique Sir Stirling Moss OBE Collection To Be Auctioned
Silverstone Auctions have announced the sale of a collection of Sir Stirling Moss OBE’s rare and exceptional personal items, along with some limited-edition collectibles and automobilia from the British racing icon. The collection will be sold during the NEC Classic Online Auction that will be held on November 13-14. The collection will feature many personal items from Sir Stirling Moss, which are offered by a … [Read more...]