Ferrari and Porsche Dominate the Docket at Silverstone Auctions
Rare, classic, sexy, and sporty rides were highlights of auction dedicated solely to the Porsche and Ferrari marques.
Silverstone Auctions recently dedicated sales featuring the Ferrari and Porsche marques. The top-notch fleet was met with enthusiasm, and hot bidding. A Porsche Carrera GT and a rare Ferrari 599 Manual made in big splash, both in interest and money. Taking place at the Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire, U.K., the event saw 66 stunning cars on the docket that represented some of the best of Porsche and Ferrari. The Porsche Club GB also held their Pride of Ownership presentation at the event between the two sales.
“We had some fabulous cars on offer with the key cars selling and finding new homes,” said Nick Whale, Silverstone Auctions Managing Director.
Ferraris
Ferraris were first on the block. Four Ferrari 599s were up for auction, including a rare 2008 Ferrari 599 GTB Manual, which sold for $444,546. Jamiroquai singer and avid car collector Jay Kay’s beautiful 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Coupe was a hit at $270,955.
A 1995 Ferrari 512 M caused a spirited battle, ultimately selling for $189,000. While a one-of-40 special edition 2012 Ferrari 599 GTB 60 F1 Alonso Final Edition also get the bidders attention, and fetched $227,500.
Porsches
The star lot in the sale of Porsches was the 2005 Carrera GT which sold over the phone for $750,380. Looking at it, it might have been worth every penny.
Kay’s second car in the auction was his 911 Turbo S which went for $132,000. A rare manual 928 GT sold for a relatively bargain priced $63,000. Another car that got tongues wagging was a 944 Turbo Cabriolet which sold for $33,300, a great deal on this rare Porsche, one of just 200. As always, classics were a big hit, with a desirable early 1971 911 2.2 S earning $89,000.
“The Porsche sale achieved a sale of $1.4 million which was good for the marque despite them having a tougher year of late. The Ferraris did well with $2.2 million in sales with Kay’s car selling along with two of the 599s,” said Whale. “It was great to have the support of the clubs and their enthusiastic members. Working with them as we regularly do, is always a pleasure. Our next sale is at the NEC for the Lancaster Insurance Classic Car Sale…traditionally a great weekend for us and our final sale of 2019.”
Stay tuned, we’ll be watching!
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