International auctioneers Coys return to their birthplace with an auction of 70 fine historic automobiles at The Olympia Historic Automobile Fair & Auction, a new ultra-luxury and lifestyle event in the elegant Olympia London, on 18th February 2017.
Chris Routledge, CEO of COYS, said: “Coys was founded in Queens Gate Mews in South Kensington in 1919 and it is with great emotion that we return to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the town of our birth, for this auction with a sensational collection of some of the finest historic, classic and racing cars.”
The auction features some of the most beautiful Ferraris ever produced, including a 1968 Ferrari 330GTC Berlinetta (estimated at £450,000 – £500,000), a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT with only 35,000 miles on the clock (£280,000 – £300,000), a 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB once owned by the founding editor of Car magazine Doug Blain (£65,000 – £75,000) and a 1964 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series 1 (£200,000 – £240,000).
A 1936 Lagonda LG45 ‘Razor Edge’ Saloon by Freestone & Webb with a fascinating history is returning to Olympia 81 years after its debut at the Olympia Motor Show in 1936. The car was ordered in 1936 by London agents Kevill Davies & March of Berkeley Square and delivered to Freestone & Webb on 2nd September. Freestone & Webb then fitted it with the then popular Razor Edge body and featured it at their stand at the Olympia Motor Show in October that year. The car had an interesting life from then on; it was purchased by a private owner and shipped to New York in 1937, then sold and shipped shortly after the Second World War to Mr. Sia, a Shanghai based businessman.
By 1949 the political seas were turning; with China rapidly becoming a communist state, as a businessman Sia was branded a capitalist and class enemy. The Lagonda was seized and placed into storage until a Mr. Eric Barret bought it via the Hafong Motor Company for 25,350 Yen. Mr. Barret travelled extensively from the early 1950s, living in Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, New Zealand and Australia, before finally returned back to the UK in 1985. Each time the Lagonda faithfully followed its owner by boat, until returning home to the UK after its 40-year voyage. (For estimate refer to Coys).
The auction features a 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster (£90,000 – £110,000), a 1955 MG TF 1500 (£22,000 – £28,000), 1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III by Park Ward formerly from the Collection of Sir James Cayzer (£115,000 – £125,000), a 1962 Bentley S2 Continental Coupe (£220,000 – £250,000), a 1951 Bentley Mark VI – Syd Lawrence “SL01” Special (£90,000 – £110,000) and one of only two surviving 1957 BMW 503 Coupe (£120,000 – £140,000).
A 2013 Vauxhall Astra like no other will be auctioned to raise funds for BEN, the Automotive Industry Charity. The car was driven in the BBC Top Gear’s “Star in a Reasonably Priced Car” in the last season of the Clarkson-Hammond-May era. In this segment, presenter Jeremy Clarkson interviewed a celebrity and then showed a clip of their attempt to drive round the Top Gear track. Their times were then put onto a leader board. The Astra has covered less than 3,000 miles from new at the hands of over 20 famous actors, singers and comedians, including AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, Hugh Jackman, Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Benedict Cumberbatch and comedian Jimmy Carr, amongst others (see full leader board and lap times here). The car will be sold at No Reserve to the highest bidder.
Other important cars going under the hammer include a rare right hand drive 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL (£100,000-£120,000), a 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Fixed Head Coupe (£90,000 – £110,000), a 1967 Mercedes 250SL (£30,000 – £40,000), a 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Saloon – Genuine rare RHD (£130,000-£160,000), a 1974 Jensen Interceptor Convertible – 26,000 miles from new (£40,000- £50,000) and a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe (no reserve)
Alongside the auction, the Fair will be packed with inspiring features, providing visitors with a wealth of information and guidance on the world of historic automobiles. From concours restoration to provenance, whether you’re thinking of buying with the aim to enter the exciting world of classic racing, or interested to know how to maximise your investment, heed advice from those in the know within workshops from industry experts and specialists.
In addition, guests can enjoy exquisite watch displays, discover unique travel experiences and indulge in fine food and drink within the Champagne Lounge, the Whisky Masterclass and the Exceptional Culinary Experience.
Full catalogue available here: http://www.coys.co.uk/coys-olympia-2017
Auction: 13:00hs on 18 February 2017
Location: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX, UK
Viewing Friday 17th January from 3.00pm to 6.00pm
On the day of the sale from 10.00am to start of sale
