H&H Classics is set to host its “Take Off Sale” at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, on Wednesday, April 9th, featuring a diverse collection of 145 classic, collectible, and performance cars. The auction will showcase vehicles with celebrity connections and rare models, with an estimated combined value exceeding £4.8 million.
Notable Lots and Celebrity Connections: The auction includes a 1924 Rolls-Royce Springfield 40/50hp Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster, formerly owned by F1 World Champion Phil Hill, estimated at £200,000-£250,000. Celebrity-owned vehicles include a 1995 Aston Martin DB7, once belonging to Sir Elton John CBE, estimated at £23,000-£27,000, and a 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Seventy-Five Limousine, previously owned by John Entwistle of The Who, estimated at £15,000-£25,000. Additionally, a 1971 Jaguar XJ6 4.2 Series I, first owned by Nancy Sinatra, is estimated at £10,000-£12,000.
Rare Models and Diverse Offerings: The auction features several rare models, including a 1977 Ferrari 512 BB ‘Wide Body’, believed to be unique among UK-supplied examples, estimated at £150,000-£170,000. A 1966 TVR Griffith 200/400, one of only 52 UK-supplied examples, is estimated at £90,000-£110,000. A 1953 Allard Palm Beach MkI, one of 16 ‘home market’ examples, is estimated at £40,000-£50,000, and a 1999 Aston Martin DB7 Alfred Dunhill Edition, reputedly one of six manual gearbox examples, is estimated at £15,000-£17,000. The oldest lot is a 1900 Locomobile Type 2 5½ hp Spindle-Seat Runabout, offered at no reserve, while the newest is a 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 515 CDI Airstream Interstate, estimated at £45,000-£55,000.
Auction Details and Viewing Information: The “Take Off Sale” will take place on Wednesday, April 9th, at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. Viewing will be available from 1 pm on Tuesday, April 8th, and from 9 am on the day of the sale. Bidding can be done in person, online, by telephone, or via commission bid. With 145 lots, the auction is expected to attract collectors and enthusiasts seeking to expand their collections.
H&H Classics and Market Expertise: H&H Classics, established in 1993, is the longest continually trading specialist automotive auction house in the UK and Europe. The company boasts extensive market expertise and has achieved world record prices for classic vehicles. The auction house is known for its high levels of service and commitment to providing an enjoyable experience for buyers and sellers.
Summary:
- H&H Classics “Take Off Sale” at Duxford on April 9th.
- 145 lots, including celebrity-owned and rare models.
- 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost estimated at £200,000-£250,000.
- Celebrity-owned cars from Elton John, John Entwistle, and Nancy Sinatra.
- Rare models include Ferrari 512 BB and TVR Griffith.
- Auction viewing on April 8th and 9th.
- Bidding available in person, online, by telephone, or commission.
- H&H Classics with 32 years of market expertise.
*Disclaimer: Vehicle estimates are based on auction house appraisals and may vary. Potential buyers should conduct their own inspections and verifications. Auction terms and conditions apply.
Full details & bid : H&H Classics Ltd
This article was crafted with assistance from Gemini
