A Land Rover Defender once owned by director Guy Ritchie and Chris Rea’s Ferrari Dino were among the star cars at a recent auction which achieved a sale total of £9 million.
The Defender, a 6.2-litre V8-powered 110, was specially commissioned by Ritchie and finished in an eye-catching green colour. When the hammer finally fell, the Land Rover had sold for £84,375.
They were just two of the ‘Collectors’ Car Sale’ stars, with other highlights being a 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux which, with just 2,221 miles on the clock sold for £202,500, setting a new live auction world record in the process. The right-hand-drive car is equipped with a variety of luxuries, including an electric sunroof, heated windscreen and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Nick Whale, chairman of Iconic Auctioneers, said “It is no secret that the Classic Car Market had stagnated for the earlier part of this year, so it was fantastic to see that post the UK election and budget that the market is picking up. The NEC is always a strong sale for us, but it was great to see in the 40th year of the show, it being so busy and there being a great buzz of excitement in the air again.”
