Barons will sell a selection of classic cars at its next Esher sale that includes several Jaguars, Bentleys and Aston Martins, such as this 1970 DBS six-cylinder estimated at £18,000 - 22,000.
There's interest in all things Aston at the moment and with the market booming for DB4s, '5s and '6s, the DBS is most definitely a 'model on the move'. All this example lacks is the Vantage 3 x Weber set-up, but it's a manual, and in a nice colour (black with black seats), too. And for those insisting on an additional two cylinders, there's a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series 3 for £15,000 - 20,000.
With at least 10 classic Jaguars in the sale, Barons hopes to have a model for every pocket. Top billing goes to the LHD 1965 Jaguar E-type S1 4.2 Roadster, estimated at £35,000 - 39,000. This car, well presented in Primrose Yellow and tan leather, is part of a deceased estate, and is said to have covered just 22,000 miles from new. There are two other LHD E-types: a 1969 S2 4.2 Roadster for £14,500 - 17,000, and a 1974 S3 Roadster at £21,000 - 25,000.
 1965 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 Roadster LHD - £35,000 - 39,000 |
 1969 MG MGC Roadster - £15,000 - 20,000 |
1958 Jaguar XK150S Roadster ex-USA LHD - £20,000 - 30,000
The 1956 Jaguar XK140 FHC (£35,000 - 45,000) is an attractive car in its BRG with tan hide interior, which has been the subject of a nut and bolt restoration, while the extremely rare LHD 1958 XK150S Roadster (£20,000 - 30,000), which is complete with an original-fitment louvred alloy bonnet - hinting at a possible racing history in period - is ripe for restoration but does run and drive. Barons has a good history of selling XKs, achieving record prices at recent sales and this 'barn find' car, previously unknown to even the XK Register, with its desirable - and difficult to find - Roadster bodywork could well be one of the surprises of the sale.
Of the other lots there's a good sprinkling of Bentleys, such as a 1997 Turbo RL for £19,000 - 23,000, and a discreet Black with tan hide 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II at £5,500 - 8,000. Motorcycle fans will like the 1955 Norton Triton 690cc ‘Café Racer’ (£5,000 - 7,000) and the very 1970s (and rare) 1973 Triumph X75 Hurricane at £8,000 - 10,000.
 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 Ponton Saloon - £6,000 - 8,000 |
 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II - £5,500 - 8,000 |
 1973 Triumph X75 Hurricane - £8,000 - 10,000 |
 1960 Bentley S2 Standard Steel Saloon - £18,000 - 24,000 |
Finally, I know Laurence Sayers-Gillan of Barons has a soft spot for Americana, and the December sale has several examples of V8-powered machinery from across the pond. If it were Monterey in August or Scottsdale in February, the American salerooms may well have added an extra zero to the £10,000 - 12,000 estimate of Barons' 1963 Studebaker Hawk Gran Turismo Supercharged, a very rare American design with European influences.
The 1964 Plymouth Fury Sports Coupé, £17,000 - 20,000, looks a nice alternative to the ever-present Falcon and Galaxie, while the 1948 Cadillac Series 61 Fastback is from the early post-War design school with its nascent fins, broad 'mouth' and streamlined styling that pre-dated the R-Type Bentley Continental by several years.
All for £16,000 - 20,000, probably less than 10% of the value of the British car.
 1989 Ferrari 328GTB Twin Turbo - £23,000 - 27,000 |
 1954 MG TF 1250 - £15,000 - 18,000 |
The December 11th Sale will be held at:
Sandown Park Exhibition Complex, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ
Viewing is available on the Monday preceding the sale between 3pm and 7-30pm and from 9am on sale day.
AUCTION COMMENCES AT 1.30pm on Tuesday December 11th.
Entry to Viewing and/or Auction is by catalogue only.
Catalogues are available on the day at £16.00 and admit two.
Early entry list - do check back regularly on www.barons-auctions.com for the latest lot listing.
| Car | Estimate £Stg |
| 1999 Aprilia RSV1,000Mille | £2,500 - 3,000 |
| 1970 Aston Martin DBS6 | £18,000 - 22,000 |
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series 3 | £15,000 - 20,000 |
| 1997 Bentley Turbo RL | £19,000 - 23,000 |
| 1990 Bentley 8 Sports Saloon | £5,000 - 6,000 |
| 1960 Bentley S2 Standard Steel Saloon | £18,000 - 24,000 |
| 1997 BMW 840i-Tiptronic | £6,000 - 8,000 |
| 1992 BMW 850i-Automatic LHD | £5,000 - 6,000 |
| 1948 Cadillac Series 61 Fastback | £16,000 - 20,000 |
| 1989 Ferrari 328GTB Twin Turbo | £23,000 - 27,000 |
| 1998 Fiat Coupe Turbo 20V | £3,750 - 4,750 |
| 1992 Ford Fiesta RS1800 130BHP | £2,500 - 3500 |
| 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | £20,000 - 27,000 |
| 1965 Jaguar E-Type S1 4.2 Roadster LHD | £35,000 - 39,000 |
| 1969 Jaguar E-Type S2 4.2 Roadster LHD | £14,500 - 17,000 |
| 1974 Jaguar E-Type S3 Roadster LHD | £21,000 - 25,000 |
| 1964 Jaguar MKII 3.4 Saloon Man | £8,000 - 10,000 |
| 1962 Jaguar MKII Saloon Man + O/d | £12,000 - 14,000 |
| 1966 Jaguar S-Type 3.8 Auto | £7,000 - 9,000 |
| 1995 Jaguar XJ6 3.2 | £750 - 1,500 |
| 1990 Jaguar XJRS 6.0 Jaguarsport | £4,500 - 6,500 |
| 1956 Jaguar XK140 FHC | £35,000 - 45,000 |
| 1958 Jaguar XK150S Roadster ex-USA LHD | £20,000 - 30,000 |
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 Ponton Saloon | £6,000 - 8,000 |
| 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC | £2,000 - 3,000 |
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL | £4,000 - 5,000 |
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500 Coupe | £4,000 - 5,000 |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz S500 Saloon | £5,000 - 6,000 |
| 1967 MG MGB Roadster | £3,500 - 5,000 |
| 1969 MG MGC Roadster | £15,000 - 20,000 |
| 1954 MG TF 1250 | £15,000 - 18,000 |
| 1996 Mitsuoka Viewt | £3,000 - 4,000 |
| 1955 Norton Triton 690cc "Café Racer" | £5,000 - 7,000 |
| 1964 Plymouth Fury Sports Coupe | £17,000 - 20,000 |
| 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix Coupe | £4,000 - 6,000 |
| 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | £26,000 - 30,000 |
| 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II | £5,500 - 8,000 |
| 1981 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | £4,750 - 6,000 |
| 1963 Studebaker Hawk Gran Turisimo Supercharged | £10,000 - 12,000 |
| 1976 Triumph Stag Manual | £3,000 - 4,000 |
| 1975 Triumph Stag Auto | £3,000 - 4,000 |
| 1955 Triumph TR2 | £9,000 - 11,000 |
| 1973 Triumph X75 Hurricane | £8,000 - 10,000 |
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Text - Steve Wakefield
Photos - Barons
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