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09/03/2012
Coys at Essen Techno Classica 24 March 2012: Preview

1963 Maserati Sebring Series 1: 78,000 - 100,000 euros

After a successful London sale, it’s off to the Essen Techno Classica exhibition for London-based house Coys. The 49-car catalogue features a variety of pre- and post-War classics, including a 1963 Maserati Sebring Series 1.

We’ve said it before, but there’s no harm in repeating the fact that compared with a DB Aston Martin, a 3500GT or Sebring Maserati represents very good value. This silver with red hide car’s estimate of 78,000 - 100,000 euros is probably more than it would have been not so long ago – a sure sign that as a collectors' marque, the Trident is very much resurgent.

There’s another Maserati in the sale, a red 1977 Khamsin for 38,000 - 50,000 euros. And for those hooked on 1960s Italian rarities, Coys will offer a 1963 OSCA 1600 GT2 Fissore Cabriolet, one of only two produced, for 58,000 - 75,000 euros and, holy of holies, a ‘refer Dept.’ 1963 ATS GTS.


1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing': 400,000 - 500,000 euros	1965 Porsche 911 to 'R' Specification - FIA Papers: 65,000 - 85,000 euros

Ferrari fans will be interested in the two cars that bookend the auction. Lot 101 is a 1976 Dino 208 GT4 (‘No Reserve’, for 12,000 - 16,000 euros) and Lot 148, last but one, is a 1989 Mondial once raced at the 1989 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps by ex-F1 drivers Keke Rosberg and Bertrand Gachot, partnered with Harald Huysman.

‘Refer Dept.’, please, for price on this interesting one-off in the annals of Ferrari history.

1981 BMW M1: 145,000 - 170,000 euros

But, of course, the sale will be held in Essen, at the world-famous Techno Classica event, so how about some home-grown entries? Top billing must go to the 400,000 - 500,000 euros, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Gullwing’, while other 1950s Benzes to be offered on the day include no fewer than THREE 220 convertibles, all similarly estimated at 60,000 - 70,000 euros.

On the Porsche front, 11 cars will go under the hammer, ranging from a 1977 930 Turbo for 30,000 - 35,000 euros, to a 1955 356 Speedster at 140,000 - 180,000 euros.


1969 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: 45,000 - 55,000 euros	1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray: 58,000 - 70,000 euros

Of the pre-War cars, the ex-Jock McBain, Borders Reivers 1937 Jaguar SS100 3 ½ Litre (230,000 - 270,000 euros) is just the sort of thing for summer motoring, while other interesting entries include the 1936 MG SA 2.3 Litre Open Tourer by Charlesworth (58,000 - 70,000 euros) and the fine ‘Cricklewood Bentley’ recreation Le Mans Eight by Vintage Racing Green, based on a 1951 chassis and estimated at 180,000 - 220,000 euros.

And finally, American cars always have an enthusiastic following in Germany. The Coys Essen sale includes several from all eras (there’s even a 1919 Ford Model T Speedster for 15,000 - 25,000 euros), highlighted by a Saddle Tan, split-window 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray for 58,000 - 70,000 euros.

Auction: Saturday 24 March 2012 at 15:00.
Viewing: Thursday 22 March from 10:00 to 18:00, Friday 23 March from 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday 24 March.
Location: Essen 'Techno Classica', Germany

To see the complete lotlisting of the Coys 24 March Essen sale, please click here, or you can see all the cars in the Classic Driver Marketplace.

1937 Jaguar SS100 3 ½ Litre - Ex Jock McBain, Borders Reivers: 230,000 - 270,000 euros

To find out more about Coys auctions and showroom sales, please read the Classic Driver Profile.

Coys
Manor Court
237 - 241 Lower Mortlake Road
Richmond
London TW9 2LL
UK

Tel: +44 (0)20 8614 7888
Fax: +44 (0)20 8614 7889
Mail: auctions@coys.co.uk

Text: Steve Wakefield
Photos: Coys

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