Held as a precursor to its main Silverstone Classic sale, Silverstone Auctions’ Competition Cars sale offers an impressive variety of predominantly historic competition vehicles, from single-seaters to Super Touring Cars.
The early victory was also instrumental in helping Lancia fend off the Audis, to claim the 1983 World Rally Championship by just two points. Allegedly well maintained since its retirement, the 037's pre-sale estimate is available on request only.
“I’ve never actually had the chance to drive the car,” says Henrik Frederiksen, the owner of the stunning collection in which the Lagonda currently resides, recently consigned by Bonhams to be the subject of its own, standalone auction. “That’s the trouble when you have so many cars.” It’s an understandable dilemma, given the quality of the rest of the collection – but one he might want to address before the 26 September sale.
