Bid assessment: Morris Leslie's Event, May 17th
Jumping into Gears: Morris Leslie's May Classic Sale Unleashes a Plethora of Coveted Vehicles
The gavel swung, and over 80 classics found new homes at Morris Leslie's latest classic sale, with some jaw-dropping results to boast about.
Based on the enrichment data, the auction boasted a wide assortment of British classics, such as Bentleys and MG Midgets, ensuring something catered to every eager enthusiast. Now, let's delve into the sale's fascinating highlights.
In the realm of the traditional British classics, a late Morris Oxford from 1971 garnered attention, nearly doubling its lower estimate and selling for £6020. Another, a 1961 Rover 100, danced close to the top end of its guide, fetching £3630. A 1959 Land Rover 109 also caught the limelight, almost doubling its lower estimate and selling for £8600. The 1969 Morris Minor 1000 was another surprise, outperforming expectations and selling for £8600, while a cool, customized Austin A35 van with wide steel wheels sold above expectations for £6772.
Vehicles born in the same era continued to captivate, such as a 1967 Volvo 123GT that eclipsed its upper guide with a final sale price of £9782. A late MG Metro from 1990, which showed only 38,750 miles, sold for an impressive £7310. A 1987 Peugeot 205 GTI with a period bodykit took its rightful place in a new home, smashing its £1000-£1500 guide to reach £5280 despite being a non-runner with an odometer reading over 195,000.
For those seeking a performance three-door that ran smoothly, a 2003 Ford Focus RS edged past its upper estimate, selling for £16,555.
The stage was also set for a Mercedes-Benz show, with an assortment of diverse examples performing well. A 1980s 280SE 4.5 sold towards the upper end of its guide for £10,320, while a 2008 SLK200 changed hands for £5280. In between, a few 1990s R129 SLs surpassed expectations, as did further SLKs, a 2005 CLK, and an immaculate 2004 ML that showed a modest 18,000 miles and breezed past its £9000 upper guide, selling for £12,470.
No reserve bargains were passed up either, ensuring many of the eager crowd left the auction with smiles on their faces. Take, for example, a 1993 Toyota Celica GT-Four WRC which changed hands for just £2250, or a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 1 project that sold for a mere £1212.
For information on upcoming sales, head over to morrisleslie.com. Happy hunting!
In the auction, a 1971 Morris Oxford and a 1961 Rover 100 were among the British classics that outperformed their estimates, fetching £6020 and £3630 respectively. The sale showcased the automotive industry's influence on lifestyle, with a 2003 Ford Focus RS edging past its upper estimate, selling for £16,555. Meanwhile, the finance sector was active as well, with cars like the 1993 Toyota Celica GT-Four WRC changing hands for just £2250, making it a profitable day in the transportation industry.
