A round up of the classic car and bike market from Iconic Auctioneers for the year 2024 shows new world records set, sales of fast Fords maintaining momentum and a range of celebrity cars getting huge attention and top prices, plus a name change and some tough market conditions which have now picked up once again as seen in the company’s latest sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show.

Rob Hubbard, MD of Iconic Auctioneers, said: “The past year whilst it has had some challenges in the market, we ended the year on a high. Currently the company reaches buyers in more than 18 countries in Europe and the Americas.”

He continued, “Looking forward to 2025 we have a full calendar of sales and events, the first at the MCN London Motorcycle Show in February followed by Race Retro the weekend after. Later on in the year two big exciting sales at Silverstone Festival and the NEC Classic Motor Show will see Iconic Cars, Classic Cars and Motorcycle auctions all at one location. This will allow us to showcase our strength and depth across the whole of the collector world which we have led for a number of years now.”

Iconic Auctioneers Chairman Nick Whale, comments: “It is no secret that the Classic Car Market had stagnated for the earlier part of this year, so it was fantastic to see that post the UK election and budget that the market has picked up. The NEC is always a strong sale for us, but it was great to see in the 40th year of the show, it being so busy and there being a great buzz of excitement in the air again.”

Highlights from the Collectors’ Car Sale;

Affectionately known as “Go Show” by his fans, the late Anthony Gobert was immensely gifted as a rider but his ‘rock n roll’ lifestyle eventually took its toll and he passed away at the age of 48 last year.

The Australian was signed up as a teenager by Honda for the WSB Championship in 1994. Kawasaki followed Honda and he won his first race for them at the 1994 Australian GP. Various other teams including Suzuki followed as did spells in the World GP series.

Gobert’s party lifestyle overshadowed his track exploits but in 2000 whilst riding for Bimota he pulled off an amazing win in the wet at Phillip Island for the Australian World Superbike round, finishing 30 seconds ahead of Carl Fogarty. This became his last ever WSB race win and it is this very bike that is now up for auction.

Presented in original and unrestored condition and complete with Bimota factory confirmation and spares package, this race winning machine will be auctioned along with over 100 other motorcycles at Iconic Auctioneers Sale at the MCN London Motorcycle Show on Sunday 16th February. All the motorcycles are available to view online at www.iconicauctioneers.com or in person at the show on Friday 14th and Saturday 16th ahead of the auction which will commence at 11am on Sunday 16th February. Bidding is available at the auction, online, via the telephone or via a commission bid.

Further details about this bike can be found here: For Sale | 2000 Bimota SB8K Factory Superbike 996cc-For Sale 


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Mark Bryan
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