In just two weeks’ time, Saturday 5th December, Classic Car Auctions (CCA) return to the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, just outside Leamington Spa, for their final sale of the year.
There’s quite a selection of cars on offer, with more than 100 to choose from. It’s clear to see that this is one of their most intriguing catalogues yet, featuring some wonderful, rare and exciting classic cars through to more modern sports cars and celebrity owned examples. Highlights include:
1971 Jaguar E-Type Series II 2+2 Auto
This particular automatic, 2+2 E-Type has been owned by the current vendor for many years and has been under restoration for the majority of those years. This car is now finished in a lovely shade of Graphite Grey with a contrasting red leather interior.
The work has been lovingly done to a superb standard and mechanically a considerable amount of restoration has been carried out over the eight year rebuild.
Automatic 2+2s have historically not been top of the pile in E-Type terms, but take a look at this Big Cat and it is impossible not to be moved by the love and dedication our vendor has put into his pride and joy.
Estimate (£): 40,000 - 45,000
1980 MGB Roadster
An amazing barn-find MGB showing just 181 miles from new and one registered keeper.
If an MGB restoration project appeals then this, highly original, rubber-bumpered MGB Roadster at no reserve may well be perfect.
No Reserve
1978 Saab 96L Souvenir V4
This fabulous Saab is the very last 96 V4 made for the UK market. Number 150 of 150 right-hand drive models produced, there is a certificate present from Saab themselves to confirm this. It has only covered a mere 3,010 miles from new, with the present vendor
enjoying a pleasurable 1,000 miles of these.
This car is completely original and the special Cardinal Red paint colour was unique to this last UK batch of cars.
Said to drive perfectly with everything working, including its free-wheel, as it should. The vendor enthusiastically informs us it has also won Club show awards on its rare outings.
Estimate (£): 15,000 - 20,000
1995 Ferrari 348 Spider
A beautiful manual Ferrari 348 Spider reading just 34,285kms, this example is one of only 1,090 348 Spiders produced and is presented in the superb colour combination of Rosso Corsa with a Nero leather interior.
This 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider has lived a pampered existence in recent years with the car being maintained to a very high standard by a renowned Ferrari Specialist. The all-important cambelts were changed on 20th February 2014 along with other work totalling more than £5,000.
Described by the vendor as being in absolutely pristine condition, this Ferrari has certainly been lovingly cared for and is supplied with a V5 registration document and a current MoT test certificate, together with a comprehensive history file.
Estimate (£): 40,000 - 45,000
1993 MG RV8 Pre-production Ex-factory car
One of only two pre-production UK spec MG RV8 models believed to be left on the road today.
We are informed by the vendor this unique RV8 is believed to be the only factory car fitted with powered steering. This historically important MG RV8 has been owned by the current vendor for some 19 years and is said to have previously been owned by a director at the Longbridge factory. 'K17 MGR' will be issued with a fresh MoT certificate prior to the sale.
Estimate (£): 16,000 - 20,000
1996 Mazda MX5 Mk1
This breath-taking multiple concours winning Mazda MX5 has covered just 18,980 miles from new and has been living in an air chamber for the last 10 years. Still on its original wheels and tyres, this UK supplied car has been detailed to a concours standard.
The vendor believes that you would be hard pressed to find a better example anywhere.
Estimate (£): 10,000 - 12,000