Motor Fan Puts 拢1m Of Classic Cars Up For Sale For NO RESERVE
When first produced in 1984, the Testarossa was heralded as the greatest ever Ferrari. The bodywork was styled by Pininfarina and would have adorned the walls of many young car fans of the generation. The car is being sold by Silverstone Auctions as a 'no reserve', although it should reach at least 拢100,000 when it goes under the hammer. The car is capable of reacing 196mph and will hit 60mph in less than five seconds. Power is provided by a throbbing 4.9litre V12 engine. However, anyone considering bidding for this piece of automotive history would need at least 拢60,000-拢70,000 if they wish to drive home in it. Ford approached Colin Chapman, legendary designer behind Lotus to help them with a racing version of their Cortina. Chapman changed the suspension, beefed up the engine and put on an all-important green stripe. One man鈥檚 amazing collection of 17 classic cars is tipped to sell for almost 拢1m. The motors, including a low-mileage Ferrari and a vintage Citroen that once appeared on TV鈥檚 Top Gear, belong to an anonymous collector.
He has spent many years amassing the stunning fleet but has now decided the time is right to downsize. The vehicles have been listed for sale with Silverstone Auctions of Warwickshire. All are being sold 鈥榳ithout reserve鈥?but the collection is expected to sell for a combined total of around 拢850,000. Among the motors is a 1973 Citroen DS Super 5 which has had just two previous owners. The car has won multiple awards for its condition and even featured on both Top Gear and Channel 5鈥檚 Fifth Gear. It has a slanted white body, a stylish red interior and a pre-sale estimate of 拢70,000. The most valuable car is a racing red Ferrari Testarossa that is worth 拢105,000. The 1991 supercar is powered by a 4.9-litre V12 engine, has a top speed of 196mph and has just 15,000 miles on the clock from new. Also standing out from the crowd is a Ford Lotus Cortina - the original 鈥榝ast Ford鈥?- valued at 拢70,000.
Several BMWs and Mercedes motors and a low-mileage 1992 Volkswagen Golf GTi also make up the collection. Another highlight of the fleet is a 1994 Lancia Delta Integrale that is expected to sell for 拢60,000. Silverstone Auctions say they are expecting a huge amount of interest in the collection. A spokesman said: 鈥淲e are offering 17 cars from this collection. All at no reserve and each car has a unique history. All the cars remain in spectacular original condition and have been immaculately cared for by their owner. The UK-based enthusiast has been described as a 鈥榣ong-term collector鈥?and several of the motors have scarcely been used during his ownership. The sale takes place on July 27. Less than 3,700 of this particular model were built, meaning it is rather rare. It has a 4.2-litre V8 and produces 224bhp. The original GTi convertibles were made by Karmann of Osnabruck. In 1974 it had 170bhp and capable of hitting 60mph in just 6.9 seconds - which was very quick at the time. The car has only around 7,000 miles on the clock.
Unlike many Z3s with their weedy 1.8litre engines, this has the 321bhp 3.2litre straight-six from an M3 Coupe - along with uprated suspension, brakes and gearbox to cope with the power. It is capable of hitting 60mph in 5.2 seconds and has a limited top speed of 155mph. The 2004 car has four-wheel drive to cope with its 3.6litre normally aspirated engine. However, it has been fitted with lowered suspension and a sports exhaust, to make the most of the 'Variocam plus' which is designed to improve power delivery from the 320bhp engine. View all The comments below have not been moderated. View all The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Enter your comment Post comment to your Facebook Timeline What's This? By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Submit Comment Clear Close Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. No Yes Close Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We鈥檒l ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.
