ONE car proved it had classic charm when it broke records at an auction in Leominster.
A 1959 Jaguar MkI 3.4 saloon – which had previously been treated to a £28,000 ‘refreshment’ at renowned Jaguar dealership JD Classics of Essex – and carried a hefty pre-sale estimate of £35,000 to £40,000 at Brightwells' July classic car auction.
But that quickly proved conservative and sparked a fierce battle that eventually came down to a phone bidder and a collector in the room, the latter finally emerging victorious at a cost of £66,000.
It was a new auction record for the model by a huge margin and the car is one of perhaps only 200 remaining in right-hand drive.
A car which was first owned by the Earl of Inchcape also fetched more than £80,000.
The imposing 1935 Alvis 3.5-Litre Drop Head Coupe by Charlesworth – which had been in the vendor’s possession for 52 years – was the top price of the day at Brightwells' July classic car auction.
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