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Six Live UK Auction Records and Four Live World Auction Records Achieved at Iconic Auctioneers Sale Relocated to Silverstone Circuit After Race Retro Show Is Cancelled Due to Flooding

25th February 2024

1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Group B Homologation Special - Number 176 of just 200 New UK record at £227,250

Iconic Auctioneers moved fast to seek a new venue for their Competition and Collectors’ Classic sale after the annual Race Retro Show at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, was cancelled due to extreme flooding. The auction took place at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit and saw some outstanding results led buy the 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Group B Homologation Special which achieved a new UK auction record at £227,250.

This stunning car is Number 176 of just 200 road-going 205 Turbo 16 Homologation Specials constructed, fully UK registered and less than 10,000 miles from new. With only 200 units produced, it's a rare and sought-after jewel for any automotive collector or enthusiasts. Understandably there was a lot of interest in this car both in the room and online, but it was a telephone bidder who secured the winning bid.

Rowan Atkinson’s Land Rover Heritage Defender 110 sold for £83,250 – a new Auction World Record

Rowan Atkinson’s Land Rover Heritage Defender 110, one of the last of the line sold for £83,250 against an estimate of £65,000-£80,000 setting a new auction World Record. The world-famous comic actor, Rowan Atkinson CBE asked Iconic Auctioneers to find him a Land Rover Defender 110 Heritage Edition, specifically for his own use. The company found him this car in 2017 which was originally supplied new in 2015 to its first owner who covered a nominal mileage over 18 months. With just 3,800 miles from new, always correctly serviced, maintained and professionally stored, along with its celebrity provenance it is not surprising it set a new auction record.
Speaking after the sale Managing Director Rob Hubbard said

“I just want to say a big thank you to all of Iconic Auctioneers loyal customers for their support in coming to the Silverstone Circuit following the Race Retro cancellation. These are fantastic results considering the auctions change of location, we were delighted with the turnout for the event. I also have to thank my amazing team for turning this event around - finding a new venue, setting it up in record time, getting the word out there – it was no easy feat.”

2015 Jaguar F-Type Project 7 - 71 Miles £137,250 against an estimate of £110,000 - £130,000 – a new UK Auction Record.

But the records did not stop there, six UK auction records were also set on the day including the sale of this Jaguar F-Type Project 7. One of only 80 right-hand drive examples of these contemporary classic Jaguars from SVO with just 71 miles from new.

The duo of Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworths which produced another great set of results.

The 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth #266 made £92,250 and the 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth #406 sold for £123,720 while the factory bench-tested Ford YBD RS500 Engine #YBD0628 sold for £28,125, smashing its estimate of £12,000 - £15,000.
There are a few cars that did not meet their reserve on the day and these are now available on Iconic Auctioneers website with a buy it now price. The Auction House are now inviting entries for their next Collectors’ Car auction at SupercarFest on the 18th May 2024.

Iconic Auctioneers are a world-class, specialist auction house for the sale of classic, competition, modern and collectors' cars; modern and historic motorcycles, as well as automobilia and collectibles. A full list of their notable sales and auction world records can be found on their website www.iconicauctioneers.com/selling-guide/notable-sales
All sold prices include a buyer's premium of 12.5%

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Rob Hubbard
Managing Director & Principal Auctioneer
07775 511825
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