The ‘Warwickshire Collection’ - 48 British & American Classics for Sale At Classic Car Auctions


1960 Jaguar XK150 S 3.8 Drophead Coupé

1960 Jaguar XK150 S 3.8 Drophead Coupé

1965 Jaguar Mk 2 3.8-Litre Manual Overdrive

1965 Jaguar Mk 2 3.8-Litre Manual Overdrive

1965 Bentley S3 Standard Steel Saloon

1965 Bentley S3 Standard Steel Saloon

1946 Pontiac Streamliner 2-Door Coupe

1946 Pontiac Streamliner 2-Door Coupe

1949 Buick Roadmaster "Woodie" Estate Wagon

1949 Buick Roadmaster "Woodie" Estate Wagon

Range Rover Classic Child's Petrol-Powered Car

Range Rover Classic Child's Petrol-Powered Car

 

A total of 48 fabulous British, European and American classic cars from a long-established Warwickshire Collection come to sale with Classic Car Auctions, CCA on Saturday June 17, 2023 – from grand Bentleys to charming children’s pedal cars.

1960 Jaguar XK150 S 3.8 Drophead Coupé, £80,000-90,000

The Collection is led by a magnificent 1960 Jaguar XK150 S 3.8 Drophead Coupé. Jaguar's 3.8 S offered an impressive 265bhp and a top speed of 136mph with four-wheel 12" Dunlop disc brakes. Finished in black with a tan leather interior and in need of a little TLC, 445 AYN is showing some 43,760 miles on the odometer (not warranted). Fitted with chrome wire wheels, a period luggage rack and driving lights, it has had just three previous keepers prior to joining the collection in 2014.

1965 Jaguar Mk 2 3.8-Litre Manual Overdrive, £50,000-60,000

This very well presented 1965 Jaguar comes in Opalescent Silver Blue with chrome wire wheels. Its first owner, a Mr Brian Keane, had the car until 1995, the second owner till 2014, and the final owner until now. Sporting upgrades include Coombes-style rear arches, Speedline mirrors and a wood-rim wheel. Magnolia leather interior from an XJ40. Fully retrimmed with electric windows and seats, head rests and a 5-speed gearbox conversion. The car has previously been used in many club rallies and was also a contender in the 2018 Great Wall of China Rally. The subject of an earlier restoration and remains in very good condition.

1965 Bentley S3 Standard Steel Saloon, £30,000-35,000

Elegant and graceful, this 1965 Bentley S3 Standard Steel Saloon has great presence and is one of just 1,286 built. The S3 featured 7% more power than its predecessor, improved headlamps, more rear leg room and individual front seats. Finished in silver over a classic S3 interior with Spruce Green leather and polished walnut veneers it is a the very best of British. This majestic Bentley is currently running and driving.

1946 Pontiac Streamliner 2-Door Coupe, £15,000-18,000

For those who appreciate American power and styling this black beauty is a serious contender. The Harley Earl-penned Streamliners were notable for their pronounced 'fastback' styling and massive multi-blade chrome grille and wraparound bumpers. Powered by a hefty 249ci (3.9-litre) straight-8 driving through a 3-speed manual gearbox it was no slouch in its heyday.

We understand that the car was subject to a major restoration around 2010 which included a repaint, replacement overhauled engine and transmission, new exhaust system, dashboard and extensive re-chroming. Restored by Rick Shoesmith who received a Gold Award from the Antique Automobile Club of America for the quality of the restoration.

1949 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon (Woodie), £30,000-40,000

If you are a believer that size matters and bigger is better, this giant car will tick a lot of boxes. In 1949, Buick's new, family-sized Roadmaster Woodie undoubtedly made a bit of a statement. When it comes to 'Woodies', the Roadmaster was the absolute pinnacle of desirability.A real head-turning land yacht with one-year only styling for 1949. Some 653 were produced and it's believed only 21 were exported. Fitted with the 150bhp Fireball Dynaflash straight-eight coupled to Dynaflow automatic transmission.

The car stayed with its first owner, Offield L Herbert in Los Angeles, for an incredible 28 years and was subsequently used as VIP transport at a 'Dude' ranch in Arizona. It has been the subject of roughly $17,000 spent during 2009/10.

Range Rover Classic Child's Petrol-Powered Car, £800-1,200

The sale includes a series of charming children’s pedal and petrol cars as part of the collection. Sold new via Harrods and a few Land Rover Dealerships for £12,000, this petrol powered scaled down Range Rover Classic is beautifully appointed.

The little car boasts both forward and reverse gears, a 5bhp Briggs and Stratton engine driving the rear wheels. The cab has two-tone black leather and red piped interior with seat belts. There is a coil spring suspension and an electric starter motor. And if this was not enough it has a Kenwood car stereo, front and rear lights and horn!

Inspections of the collection are strongly encouraged as these cars have received little or no use over recent years, so an element of recommissioning is to be expected. Some of these cars do not start or run. Each car has a condition report which is viewable online and it should be noted that they are all sold as seen.

Viewing:
Thursday 15th and Friday 16th June, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 17th June, 9:00 AM

Auction:
Saturday 17th June, 10:30 AM

Venue:
Warwickshire Events Centre