Car Sale Assessment: Anglia Car Auctions, June 14-15th
Anglia Car Auctions' June Sale: A Mixed Bag of Steals and High-Roller Buys
Picture this: the bustling frontier of King's Lynn headquarters, where two days of unabashed bidding frenzy unfolded during Anglia Car Auctions' June sale. The event was nothing if not a colorful medley of budget-friendly steals and record-breaking entries that left spectators in awe.
The stage was set with a 1958 Hillman Minx De-Luxe, a humble yet captivating beauty that defied expectations by surpassing its £3000-£5000 estimate with a final sale of £9180. This auction opener paved the way for the entrance of a significantly more opulent 1996 Bentley Turbo R, which outstripped its upper guide by an impressive £2000, ultimately selling for £10,152. Remarkably, this luxurious beast was just one of no less than nine Bentleys in the sale, boasting some serious competition.
Among the Bentley bigwigs, notable mentions include a 1997 Azure Auto that claimed £44,550, and a 1995 Continental R, which exceeded its upper estate by £36,450. The clarion call of low mileage echoed throughout the weekend, with a 2002 Rover 25 IL exhibiting only 6128 miles and beating its guide to fetch £6480. A 1990 216 GTi from 1990, with a mere 18,410 miles under its belt, also found a new home above its estimate for £4860. The 26,055-mile 2006 BMW 320Ci Convertible more than doubled its lower guide, selling for £10,088, and a 2003 SL500 Mercedes SL500 with 13,595 miles impressed with a sale above its guide for £21,600. The star of the show, though, was arguably a 1990 S124 300TE 4-Matic Estate, boasting a speedo change and likely well-traveled, yet selling for £8640 despite its £2500-£3500 estimate.
Bargain hunts were abundant, with a stolen-for-a-song Alfa Romeo 164 priced at £910, an MG TF 115 Sunstorm available for a measly £710, a gently-used 2004 MG ZS going for £100 more, and a 1989 Mk2 VW Polo Fox finding a home for £860. Projects also found willing tastemakers, with £3888 changing hands for a 1972 Honda Z600, just £410 for a 1988 Range Rover, £2165 for a Mk1 Cortina adorned with graffiti, and £910 for a 1974 BMW 1602.
Undoubtedly, the most compelling tale spun at the auction was the 1977 Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000. Garaged since 1989, this rusty, barely-there relic was offered with no reserve and sold for a staggering £14,580 - more than twice the £5734 achieved by a fellow Mk2 in the shape of a running, driving four-door 1.3L. Another eye-catcher was a 1992 modern Mk5 RS2000, which decimated its £7000 upper estimate to make £12,096. Rounding out the stellar lineup was a 1966 Cortina GT prepared for time trials, which commanded £21,816 against a £10,000-£12,000 guide.
In summary, this diverse sale saw traditional Brits, modern classics, and a smattering of unusual oddballs finding new homes. To delve deeper into the complete list of results, visit angliacarauctions.co.uk.
- The car auctions industry witnessed a significant impact with Anglia Car Auctions' June Sale, as the event showcased the intersection of transportation and lifestyle, showcasing automotive gems from budget-friendly steals to high-end luxury cars.
- The finance sector was intrigued by the sale, which demonstrated that even humble cars like the 1958 Hillman Minx De-Luxe can exceed expectations and offer profitable opportunities for those savvy enough to invest.
- The sale had far-reaching consequences for the transportation sector, as the bargain finds and record-breaking entries at the auction will likely influence upcoming trends and consumer choices in the automotive market.
