Classic Car Auction Prices Strong at BCA
Published August 23rd, 2008
British Car Auctions specialist ‘Classics from BCA’ department recorded another good result in its most recent sale held late last month at Blackbushe.
‘Classics from BCA’ Manager Robin Lawton commented “Our last event attracted several hundred buyers and we sold 37 cars for a 65% conversion which we are very pleased with. A number of cars sold for well above their estimate, which suggests there is a ready market for interesting and unusual vehicles, despite the current economic conditions.”
Top price on the day went to 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS which sold for Lot 39 the Ferrari at the classics sale on 22nd July at Blackbushe£18,425. Finished in the classic colour of Rosso Corsa, this supercar had seen minimal use in recent years and had covered just 27,500 miles from new.
The next ‘Classics from BCA’ sale takes place at the Blackbushe auction centre - located on the A30 between Camberley and Basingstoke – on Tuesday 7th October commencing at 12 Noon. For full details of the sale, please contact the ‘Classics from BCA’ Information Helpline on 01252 877317 or email classics@bca-group.com. Catalogue details and illustrations are displayed on the BCA site at www.classic-car-auction.co.uk.
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