Brooklands Historic Auction March 2015

[ptjs1]

I went along to the Brooklands Auction on Saturday as a nice day out and just to see how the Classic Market is really doing. Suffice to say, it's a bit variable. E-Types are still making reasonable money for clean cars, Early Porsche 911 & 356 didn't perform as strongly as expected with the cars in the £80k+ estimate not selling.

A couple of interesting XJSs sold. The 1994 AJ16 convertible with 118k miles and looking very well presented made only £8200 inc premium. I thought that was a real steal. The well-known Ex-Hyper Prototype Manual Coupe with 6.0 litre engine and steel body made £20k inc premium. For a car with such provenance, I thought that was a reasonable buy.

My favourite? The non-airworthy 1971 Agusta Bell 204b helicopter (think US in Vietnam) which went for £15k. Now that would have the neighbours staring (especially as it would be hanging over their driveway!).

Paul

[JONNJAGS59]

Paul, It might need the Jag V12!!!

Some good results there...for prospective buyers!

Few more coming up too. Time to keep eyes on!

Jon

[JONNJAGS59]

This 94 has just appeared in trade!

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C590577

[ptjs1]

Nice-looking car, but AJ6 rather than AJ16. Suspect mileage will be high as it is not mentioned + 18 service stamps.

Paul

[JONNJAGS59]

Damn!!