Silverstone Auction House will hold a one-day auction to sell over 300 classic race cars at the world-famous Reis Race Retro Classic and Competition Car Show in Stoneleigh Park, United Kingdom, on February 24-25, 2023.

Since 2003, The Reis Race Retro has been Europe’s Number One Historic Motorsport Show, bringing together over 24,000 fans, drivers, preparers, traders, and car enthusiasts to fully prepare motorsport fans for the upcoming racing season.

The Race Retro event covers every aspect of motorsport racing, including formula and circuit racing, rallying, hill climbs, touring cars, single marque series, GT cars, and more.

Additionally, the event will feature over 150+ specialized car-themed exhibits alongside car traders who supply motorsports parts, accessories, clothes, auto parts, and specialized auto art and memorabilia. (READ MORE ON THE RACE RETRO EVENT)

This year, Silverstone Auctions will offer over 300 classic and highly collectible race, rally, sports, and luxury cars. Prices typically ranged from £10,000 to £500,000 and carried a lot of weight between 1960 and 1990. But there are some exceptions with a handful of pre-war cars, such as this 1929 Chrysler Series 75 Roadster and the 1932 MG F2 Magna.

Many of the cars up for auction will be from such famous marques as Porsche, Austin Mini, Austin Healey, Arnott, BMW, Renault, Ford, Lotus, and Volvo. More specifically, there are cars such as the Austin Healey, Sunbeam Tiger, MG Roadster, FIA Alfa Romeo, Talbot Sunbeam, Opel Manta, Kougar Jaguar, and even a rare Warwick MkII Sports/FJ.

 

There will also be about a dozen older classic luxury cars and classic sports cars.  They include such collectible cars as this 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible Ex-Sir Bruce Forsyth, a 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL with Hardtop – Right-Hand Drive, a 1968 Porsche 912, and a 1962 Jaguar Mk2 3.8-Litre Saloon.

Some early entries into the auction include the following: 1998 Ford Puma Rally Car, 1996 Lotus Elise S1 Fast Road/Trackday, 1952 Arnott 500 F3, 1992 Pilbeam MP62/82 – Race Car/Hill Climb, 1971 Ford Maverick Grabber, 1964 Ford Lotus Cortina Competition Car, 1960 MG A Roadster Race Car 1,850cc, 1985 FIA Alfa Romeo GTV6 Group A Chassis LR8513, 1982 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, 1964 Ford Anglia 1200 Super, 1968 Austin Mini Cooper MkII 998, 2001 Ford Focus BTCC Production Touring Car, 2009 Mitsubishi Evolution X Race Car, 1964 Austin Healey Mark IIA (BJ7) – ‘Works Rally Replica’, 1959 Volvo PV544 Rally Car, 1961 Warwick MkII Sports/FJ, 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S Mk 1 (1,275cc), 2000 Renault Clio 172 Prima Sport, 1963 Elva Mk VII Lotus Twin Cam, 1978 TOJ Formula 2 Project, 1986 Renault 5 GT Turbo Coupé Historic Touring Car.

A full list of cars can be found here.

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ABOUT SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS

Silverstone Auction House is one of the most well-known auction houses in the world, with buyers and sellers from all over the globe. High-net-worth private car collectors, auto experts, well-known celebrities, and professional race car drivers are among their clientele.

Silverstone Auctions is a world-renowned auction house that hosts auctions around the world, including The Silverstone Classic, NEC Classic Motor Show, Race Retro, and UK Supercar Fest, to name just a few of their events. In addition, Silverstone holds dedicated sales for many car clubs across Europe, including the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain, the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, and Porsche Club GB.

Silverstone Auction specializes in only the best-of-breed racing supercars, racing motorcycles, and classic and competition cars.

Silverstone Auctions contact information:  +44(0)1926 691141.

For a sneak peek and preview, schedule of the got ca visit the SilverStone Website Here.

The Silverstone Auction will take place at the Reis Race Retro Classic Car Show in Stoneleigh Park Kenilworth, United Kingdom, on Friday, February 24th, from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., and Saturday, February 25th, from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. 

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CAR AUCTION SCHEDULE

Friday, February 24th
• Competition Cars – lots 301 – 349
• TIME: 2 pm to Close

Saturday, February 25th
• Automobilia – lots 101 – 242 from 10 am to close
• Collectors’ Cars – lots 401-518 from 12 noon to close

**The auctioneer will aim to sell approximately 80 lots of automobilia per hour and 25 vehicles.

Viewing Dates (You can view the cars on the following dates)
• Location: Viewing is available at Hall 1, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, CV8 2LG as follows:
• Date: Friday 24th February from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
• Date: Saturday 25th February from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

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AUCTION ADDRESS
Stoneleigh Park
Stoneleigh Rd
Kenilworth CV8 2LG United Kingdom
Phone:+44 (0)2476 696537

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FOUR WAYS TO BUY

• Bidding is available in person, by telephone, online, or via commission.
• Bidding in person means you can once again join us on the auction day to bid in person. (View the Auction Buyers Guide)
• Telephone bidding allows you to bid live. On the auction day, we will contact you prior to the Lot going through and guide you through the process.
• Commission bidding is ideal if you are unavailable on the auction day. It is the maximum amount you are willing to bid up to and we will execute your bid as low as possible on your behalf.
• (View the Auction Buyers Guide)
• Online bidding is now available directly on our website as well as with our partner, The Saleroom. Please note bidding online with our partners incurs an additional fee of 1% +VAT.
• You can now bid live on our website (with no additional fees). For more details please head to our YouTube channel and watch how easy it is to register and bid.
• (View the Auction Buyers Guide)

To register a telephone or commission bid, please log in or create an account here.

In order to create an account, you must follow all five steps, which include uploading proof of identity. To place a bid against a specific lot or lots of interest, you must first log into your account and then register. Please send this in no later than two hours prior to the auction in order to guarantee that your bid is processed.

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Driving Instructions
The Stoneleigh Park and Silverstone Auction can be easily accessed from the A45, A46, and M40. Visitors can simply follow the Event Signs, using the B4115 road, which runs parallel to A46 near Stoneleigh village.

Parking at Stoneleigh Park
Silverstone Auction and cat show visitors can park for free parking with over 3,000 spaces available. The free parking is only a short walk to the auction and show. (More Driving and Parking Information Here)

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Q: Where can I eat and is food and drink available?
A: There are food locations around the exhibit halls at the show that will be serving delicious food and refreshing drinks.

Q: Can I bring my own food?
A: Yes, you can. During the car show, there are numerous places to sit and eat. Please get stamped if you leave the premises to eat during the show.

Q: Is there food, drinks, and hotels near the venue?
A:  Yes, I very nice hotel is The Stoneleigh Park Lodge. It is located on the car showground. Here is a link to the hotel Stoneleigh Park Lodge.

Q: Are there cash machines at the car show?
A: Yes, there are numerous cash machines offered at the car show. Most vendors and exhibitors take credit cards as payment.

When is the next Silverstone auction?
The next Silverstone auction will take place at The Race Retro Classic on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at Stoneleigh Park, CV8 2LG. Buyers can bid online, in person, online, or by phone. After the Race Retro Silverstone Auction is the “Supercar Fest Sale Of Iconic And Classic Cars 2023‘ on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at the Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN.

Silverstone Headquarters Address:
The Forge Harwood House
Banbury Road, Ashorne, Warwickshire, CV35 0AA
United Kingdom
Silverstone Website

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Rob Hubbard
Tel 01926 691141
[email protected]

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