CASTLE COMBE AUTUMN CLASSIC

COLLECTOR'S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS AUCTION
21 September 2024, 2:00pm

“A very warm welcome to Dore & Rees Motoring's inaugural sale at the Castle Combe Autumn Classic!

Our Autumn Classic auction showcases a super choice of low volume performance, competition and classically styled coach-built cars. Highlights include a beautiful AC Ace Bristol, never completely restored but refurbished and improved over time, an ex-Alain Prost Pre-Launch 1989 Ferrari 348 TB, a beautiful Alfa-Romeo 1900 Sprint by Touring of Milan (in ownership since 1966), and everything else from exotic barnfinds to modern supercars.

All Lots are on view at Castle Combe on Friday 20th September, and on the morning of Saturday 21st September.

Whatever your preference, we look forward to seeing you on the day!” Nick

Contact Nick Wells, Head of Motoring, for more information
07920 500 091

CASTLE COMBE CIRCUIT, UPPER CASTLE COMBE, CHIPPENHAM SN14 7EY

AUCTION
Saturday 21 September at 2:00pm (Castle Combe Autumn Special ticket required)

VIEWING
Friday 20 September 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday 21 September 10:00am to 2:00pm (Castle Combe Autumn Special ticket required)

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

  • classic car Alfa Romeo

    1952 Alfa-Romeo 1900 C Sprint Coupe

    From the estate of Mr. Peter Marshall, 1900 Registrar for the Alfa-Romeo Owner’s Club
    Coachwork by Touring of Milan
    In current ownership since 1964

    SOLD: £62,720
    COLLECTOR’S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS
    21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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  • classic car AC ace Bristol

    1957 AC Ace-Bristol

    Original, sympathetically restored example

    SOLD: £246,400
    COLLECTOR’S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS
    21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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  • classic cars Ferrari 348

    1989 FERRARI 348 TB - PRE-PRODUCTION PRESS CAR

    - Complete with Ferrari Classiche certification
    - Fully documented ownership, four private owners from new

    SOLD: £61,000
    COLLECTOR'S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS
    21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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  • classic car Ford Escort

    1968 FORD ESCORT TWIN CAM

    - Two owners from new
    - Period competition rallying history 

    SOLD: £61,600
    COLLECTOR'S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS
    21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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  • classic cars austin healey 100

    1955 AUSTIN-HEALEY 100 LE MANS

    - Former property of SCCA national secretary Lester Seasongood, SCCA history
    - Approved for Mille Miglia, GP Nuvolari entrant


    SOLD: £60,480
    COLLECTOR'S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS
    21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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  • classic car AC tourer

    1935 AC 16/66 4-Seater Sports Tourer

    Veteran of the 1936 Lands End Trial and J.C.C. rally at Brooklands

    Post-war competition at Brands Hatch

    Subject of £40k+ restoration in the early 2000s

    ESTIMATE: £56,000
    COLLECTOR’S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS
    21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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  • 2005 FERRARI 360 3.6 F1 SPIDER

    - UK-supplied 360 F1 Spider
    - Desirably specified, well-kept example

    SOLD: £50,400
    COLLECTOR'S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS
    21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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  • 1971 Maserati Indy 4.7 by Vignale  

    - Subject to older restoration by Danish specialist Skallebolle

    SOLD: £41,440
    COLLECTOR'S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS
    21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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  • 1981 Ferrari 308 GTBi 

    - Low mileage, one of only 128 RHD examples
    - In current ownership for 35 years

    SOLD: £40,320
    COLLECTOR'S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS
    21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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  • 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth  

    - Rare LHD German specification

    SOLD: £36,915
    COLLECTOR'S ROAD AND COMPETITION CARS
    21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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SCENES FROM THE TRACK

CONSULTANT SPECIALIST

NICK WELLS

 

A lifelong classic car enthusiast, Nick restored his first classic car, a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, whilst still in his teens, and owns it to the present day.

Nick studied Business and German in Leeds, spending time with BMW in Munich, followed by a successful career in marketing. Feeling the urge to align his career more closely to his interests, Nick moved into the international classic car auction business some years ago, quickly establishing himself as a specialist and valuer, and later an auctioneer.

During his time in the industry Nick has presided over classic auction sales in the UK and Europe, and as far afield as South Africa, and has consulted on valuations and sales of both individual cars and collections. In 2021 Nick was delighted to be invited to join the expert panel of the ITV show The Car Years, taking two cars from a year in motoring history and pitching them against each-other to pick a winner.

Nick is delighted to join Dore & Rees at the start of this exciting new chapter for the business and to help open up new markets and opportunities.

When not tinkering with old cars Nick can either be found in the garden or on his road bike, running for his chosen charity Trinity Hospice in London, or enjoying his new hobby of clay pigeon shooting.

 
 

Request auction estimate

 

We offer free auction estimates by email or by appointment.  Nick will review your items and provide you with an indication of the guide value at which Dore & Rees believe the item would be offered for sale. 

Please send us an email with good quality photographs, dimensions, history, provenance and known background.  Alternatively, do give us a call to discuss your item.