RARE MERCEDES STEAL THE SHOW AT CLASSIC RACE AARHUS AUCTION
June 1, 2016 by Silverstone Auctions
Heading outside the UK for its international debut at the Classic Race Aarhus in Denmark this weekend, 28th and 29th May, Silverstone Auctions achieved total sales of more than €2million.
The two-day auction, hosted by Silverstone Auctions and Lauritz.com, took place in the stunning setting of the Mindeparken in view of the Royal Palace and featured nearly 100 best of breed cars from vendors in Europe and the UK.
The star car of the sale, a beautiful recreation of the iconic Mercedes Benz 300SLR, was sold to rapturous applause for €326,250. One of just five examples, this 2010 model was hand-built to the exact dimensions of the original, utilising the very highest quality components throughout.
With plenty of pre-sale interest from Danish visitors at the auction, a 1964 Mercedes 600, formally owned by travel tycoon and one of the wealthiest men in Denmark, Simon Spies, sold for €140,630, more than €20,000 over its lower estimate.
Collectors seeking a special low mileage classic were spoilt for choice, with a fantastic selection on offer. A remarkable, time-warp 1974 Volkswagen Beetle barn find with just 90 km from new sold for €38,250 while a 1991 BMW 850i with just one owner and an indicated mileage of 1,759 km sold for €87,750, a believed new world record price. Ferrari fans were clearly impressed by a 2003 Ferrari 456M with just 11,900km from new and the desirable manual gearbox, which sold for a fantastic €90,000, more than €25,000 over its lower estimate.
Speaking immediately after its first international sale, Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions, said, 'We've had a fabulous weekend here at the Classic Race Aarhus and it's been a privilege to showcase Silverstone Auctions to a brand new audience. I want to offer my personal congratulations to all those who were successful in purchasing the cars of their dreams and hope they will be very happy with them.'
More unusual cars caught the eyes of buyers in the Danish sunshine. Of royal provenance, a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500GE, which was purchased new by ex-King Constantine of Greece, who is also a Prince of Denmark by birth sold for €25,310.
BMW M car enthusiasts fought hard over a pair of special examples with a recommissioned 1986 BMW E28 M5 selling for €49,500. A definite contender for future classic status, a 2005 BMW M3 (E46) CS sold for €30,150.
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'We now return to the UK for three days of special sales at the Silverstone Classic on 28th to 31st July. Entries are now being invited into these sales so those looking to sell a classic car with our support and expertise should get in touch soon,' concluded Nick. For the full list of results from the Classic Race Aarhus Auction please visit https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/the-classic-race-aarhus-auction---powered-by-silverstone-auctions-and-lauritzcom/view_lots/pn/all.
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