The majority of the dilapidated lots involve British machinery, including a trio of Jensen Interceptors, a brace of Aston DBSs, several Jaguars and a couple of classic range Rovers. You'll also find rarities such as a Facel Vega HK 500 and a Maserati Kyalami – but perhaps you’d prefer to revive a pre-War Morris lorry, a Mini-based caravan, or even a late-60s milk float with small-screen provenance?

Placing focus on barn-finds appears to have paid early dividends for Silverstone Auctions, with the six-figure sale of one lot – a 1939 Lagonda V12 – being agreed before the sale has even begun.

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