Car Auction, Buxton Pavillion

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

Last Wednesday Glen and I viewed classic cars before an auction at the Buxton Pavillion. There next auctions are on Weds 27th July and Weds 30th Nov. Most of the cars can be viewed for free outside the auction and for £10 two people receive a catalogue and access to the cars inside the Pavillion. The auctions start at 1pm, the best bit is the interesting folks that you get to chat with beforehand and over lunch in the Pavillion cafe. Here is what we saw, it's like a car show only with real prices attached.

 

VX sold for £11812

 

 

Fiat sold for £6975

 

 

 

911 sold for £29083

 

 

 

Mitsy sold for £8438

 

 

 

MX5 sold for £2475

 

 

 

Mini sold for £9675

 

 

 

Bug sold for £16875

 

 

 

MG sold for £7650

 

 

 

MG TD sold for £14250

 

 

 

TR6 sold for £16312

 

 

 

Hope you find this interesting and hope to see you at the next auction! 

 

[neptune]

That mx5 looks like a real steal

[6carjon]

I could fill my driveway if I went 😀

Nice to see you both today.  I'll get myself on a run sometime soon👍

[Man On The Clapham Omnibus]

That Japanese thing hurts my eyes! 

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

On 01/05/2022 at 09:24, neptune said:

That mx5 looks like a real steal

 

it had been buffed to look pretty but it was no more than a track day car regarding it's condition, which I suppose is why it's always worth visiting.

[Kingster]

9 minutes ago, Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative said:

track day car

Would need another £500-800 spent on it (seat, harness, real roll bar) before I’d take it out on track!

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

yes definitely Chris, and a Turbo hey @Trevor Little (Trevturtle) - AO Representative😃

[Trevor Little (Trevturtle) - Treasurer]

1 hour ago, Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative said:

yes definitely Chris, and a Turbo hey @Trevor Little (Trevturtle) - AO Representative😃

Definitely adds to the fun 

[Julie Hall - WSCC AO Representative]

Last Wednesday saw us back at Buxton for the next car auction. Although a lot of cars are on display inside the auction room we were able to look around the ones stored outside, so come on, let's have a look shall we?

 

@stephenh I have just this second seen that your car was in the auction and unfortunately it wasn't photographed by me, I see it sold and hope you were happy with the price.

 

1998 SLK 230 Kompressor Designo sold for £3150

 

1988 Merc 300 SL estimated £16-18000 sold for £16875

 

 

 

1953 Riley V12 Special est 14-16 sold for £13500

 

1989/09 Tiger Cat E1 est 7-9000 sold for £4500

 

1981 J.Z.R Honda Trike est 6-8 sold for £7875

 

1930 Austin Seven 'Chummy' Tourer no reserve sold for £10688

 

1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster sold for £13500

 

1922 Mercer Series 5 Touring no reserve, sold for £28125

 

2001 Jaguar XKR 4.0 Coupe est 10-12 sold for £7312

 

2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP est 40-45 sold for £39375

 

1966 Jaguar MkII 3.4 est 18-22 sold for £28125

 

1975 Triumph Stag est 16-20 sold for £11917

 

1970 Jaguar E Type 4.2 2+2 est 30-35 NOT SOLD

 

1989 Ford Escort XR3i est 7-9 sold for £6188

 

1967 Jaguar MkII est 35-45  SOLD

 

1982 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur est 14-16 sold for £13275

 

1998 Fiat Barchetta est 7-9 sold for £6750

 

1974 MG B GT V8 est 10-12 sold for £11475

 

1988 VW Golf GTI est 10-12 sold for £9250

 

1985 TVR 350i est 9-11 sold for £8438

 

1990 Lotus Esprit est 18-22 sold for £17438

 

1975 Ford Escort RS 2000 Evocation est 18-22 sold for £20250

 

1970 MG Midget est 10-12 sold for £10792

 

There was also a 1924 Ford Model T Speedster that sold for £19125 and I am glad to report that there were no Triumph Spitfire's for sale.

 

It makes for a super day out and if you fancy going to the next one it will be on the 7th December, wrap up warm and see you there!

 

[stephenh]

Julie, there were 4 XKRs for sale in the auction. None of them made their reserve, but 3 of them (mine included) were sold at well below reserve at the end of the auction. Basically, they went for trade prices. The 4th. one, the owner decided to keep, and take it home.

I think the market for that type of car has been hit by the energy crisis and the possible impending recession.

So to answer your question, I'm disappointed it didn't make its reserve, but quite pleased that I have sold it! I wasn't really using it, and so if I kept it it was just standing and potentially deteriorating.

I think I've reached the age where I'm best just sticking to my "tintop", which I'm thinking of changing for a new one. Mind you, I did find the possibility of buying a good MGB roadster oddly attractive. We'll see if I can resist the urge!