Phil Collins’ Austin A35 & More Rockin’ Cars Set to Hit Auction Block
The Netherlands’ Jan. 11-12 event also includes rare Ferrari 365 GT4 and Ava Gardner’s ’58 Facel Vega Excellence.
Cars owned by both screen and rock legends will go under the hammer at the Coys Interclassics Maastricht Auction in The Netherlands, which takes place on January 11 and 12.
A 1958 Facel Vega Excellence (pictured below) supplied new to the legendary Hollywood actress Ava Gardner is one of the ten “1st Series” ever built and was directly delivered from the factory in September 1958 to the actress. The ownership is confirmed by Chassis records. It is one of the cars to be completed with Chrysler’s high-performance 6.4 liter Hemi V8 engine. Estimate: $192,000 – $230,000.
“We have had considerable interest in this car,” said Chris Routledge, CEO of Coys. “It is great opportunity to own one of the fastest and certainly most glamourous cars of the 1950s.”
A 1959 Austin A35 (pictured below) previously owned by iconic rock musician Phil Collins is being offered at no reserve. The car comes with registration documents, bills and correspondence to confirm the ownership. Estimate: $9,000 – $13,000.
Also going under the hammer is an early Maserati 3500 GT, which is a rare carburetor example presented in desirable Rosso with Chiaro interior. The car comes with a Maserati certificate and is supplied with German road papers and sensibly reserved. Estimate: $185,000 – $198,000.
A 1930 Packard Deluxe Eight Roadster 745 that was maintained in a private collection for the past 16 years is another highlight of the auction. It has attended numerous concourse events and rallies over the years, including the renowned Kitzbüheler. It is one of the most iconic cars of that time. Estimate: $218,000 – $243,000.
A beautiful 1967 Lamborghini Miura is also going under the hammer. It was dispatched new in P400 specification to Portugal on September 14, 1967, and was sold via the Lamborghini dealer Vecar. The car is refinished in Arancio Orange and comes with original Portuguese Livrete and invoices. It is an ultimate version of Lamborghini’s supercars. Estimate has not been disclosed.
Other cars on auction:
- 1948 Lancia Aprilia Cabriolet – Estimate: $77,000 – $90,000
- 1965 Short-Chassis Mercedes-Benz 600 – Estimate: $96,000 – $109,000
- 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa P350 – Estimate: $115,000 – $128,000
- 1973 Maserati Bora 4.9 – $154,000 – $179,000
- 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 Coupe – Estimate: $96,000 – $102,000
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