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Silverstone Auctions Presents “The Dawn Of Motoring” Antique Classic Car Sale In The United Kingdom, August 4th, 2023

August 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Silverstone Auctions Presents "The Dawn Of Motoring"

Silverstone Auctions is thrilled to introduce “The Dawn of Motoring Auction,” a brand new event featuring exclusively over 150 cars from 1886 to 1939. The auction is scheduled to take place at the charming Lygon Arms Hotel on August 4th, 2023, in the United Kingdom.

Over 100 highly sought-after vintage and antique cars, all built before 1940, will be offered at the auction.

The Silverstone auction will coincide with the Vintage Sports-Car Club’s Prescott Hillclimb weekend. This event is the largest gathering of vintage and post-vintage Thoroughbred cars in the world. Lots can be viewed on August 4th, 2023, from 9 am until the auction commences at 3 p.m.

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925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I and left is a 1905 Renault XB

Above left is a 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I and right is a 1905 Renault XB 14/20hp Tourer — The Rolls-Royce Phantom I was Prepared in Paris by renowned Rolls-Royce racer, James Radley, for the late King Mohammed V of Morocco. The 1905 Renault XB is a fabulous example of a pristine Renault and its powerful four-cylinder side-valve engined XB Tourer.

The auction will showcase featured automobiles from famous European luxury car brands like Talbot, Chalmers, Vauxhall, Wolseley, Renault, Crossley, Morris, Saxon, Lanchester, Sunbeam Bentley, Lea-Francis, and Buick-McLaughlin, among others.

Pre-racing brands like Alvis, Riley, Wolseley, Fafnir, Hall-Scott, Vauxhall OD, S.S. Cars Ltd. will be among the highlighted sports car marques.

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A few American brands, including Ford, Dodge Brothers, and Buick-McLaughlin, will also be available for bidding at the UK auction.

1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen

The 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen is widely considered to be the world’s first automobile powered by an internal combustion engine. It was designed and built by Karl Benz, a German engineer, and inventor, who is often credited with the invention of the modern automobile.

There will also be a rare 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica with a selling price of £35,000 – £45,000. Many car collectors see the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen as a must-have for any car collection. The origin of motorized transportation, the car is for any pre-war or veteran car collector. Exceptionally well-preserved and precisely exact copy by John Bentley Engineering.

AUCTION DATE
Friday, August 4, 2023
1.30 pm UnitedKingdom Time

ADDRESS:
The Lygon Arms
High Street, Broadway
WR12 7DU
United Kingdom
https://www.lygonarmshotel.co.uk/


Timed to coincide with the Vintage Sports-Car Club’s Prescott Hillclimb weekend, the largest gathering of Vintage and Post Vintage Thoroughbred cars in the world. Viewing of the lots is available on 4th August from 9 am until the auction commences at 3pm.

The Silverstone The Dawn of Motoring Auction will also feature select items of memorabilia and pre-war motor cars celebrating the earliest years of engineering development through to stunning Art Deco styling of the 1930s and 40s.

Timed to coincide with the Vintage Sports-Car Club’s Prescott Hillclimb weekend, which is the largest gathering of Vintage and Post Vintage Thoroughbred cars in the world, viewing of the lots will be available on August 4th from 9 am until the auction commences at 3 pm.

(Left)1922 Dodge Brothers Four Model 30 Boat-Tailed Special - (Middle) 1923 Ford Model T Runabout - (Right) 1934 S.S. Cars Ltd. SS1 2.6-Litre Tourer

(Left)1922 Dodge Brothers Four Model 30 Boat-Tailed Special – (Middle) 1923 Ford Model T Runabout – (Right) 1934 S.S. Cars Ltd. SS1 2.6-Litre Tourer

Clients should park at the North Cotswold Hunt supporters’ field, off the High Street (a £5 parking charge applies). The auction will take place in the marquee in the Lygon Gardens, accessible via the hotel.

We are delighted to host our second “Dawn of Motoring Auction” which will take place at The Lygon Arms, Broadway, WR12 7DU on Friday 4th August 2023. The auction will coincide with the prestigious  Vintage Sports-Car Club’s Vintage Prescott weekend.

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Date:
August 4, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/

Organizer

Silverstone Auctions
Phone
+44 (0) 1926 691 141
Email
+44 (0) 1926 691 141
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Venue

The Lygon Arms
High Street
Broadway, WR12 7DU United Kingdom
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Phone
44 1386 852255
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