Bid Analysis: WB & Sons, 19th of July
WB & Sons' July 19 Auction: Classic and Luxury Cars Sell Above Estimates
On July 19, 2025, WB & Sons hosted a highly successful auction featuring a diverse collection of vehicles. With 177 lots up for grabs, the sale catered to various price ranges, attracting enthusiasts and collectors alike. The auction saw several vehicles selling above their estimated guide prices, indicating a strong interest in both small classic cars and luxury models.
The top-selling vehicle of the day was a 1960 Austin Seven, finished in Speedwell Blue, a superbly restored early Mk1 Mini. It fetched £16,895, exceeding its guide price of £14,000-£16,000. Another standout sale was a 1976 Autobianchi A112 Abarth rally car, which sold for £15,532 at the high end of its £14,000-£16,000 estimate.
A rare right-hand drive 1973 Fiat 500L also drew significant attention, selling for £10,082, beating its £6,000-£7,000 guide. A 1975 Citroën DS23 Pallas and a 1988 XJ-S V12 Cabriolet also sold above guide, fetching £12,808 and £10,082 respectively.
Luxury models were not left behind in the strong sales. A 2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label, complete with factory extras and 19,000 miles, sold for £20,982. A 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S from the 996 generation also sold above estimate, fetching £17,440.
Notable sales also included a wonderfully restored Series 2 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 FHC from 1971, which sold for £47,415, and a 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo S1, which fetched £17,168. Two 1983 Ford Mk3 Escort RS1600i were sold, with one selling above guide for £16,622 and the other for £11,445.
The sale also included more affordable options, such as a Peugeot 205, which sold for £590, and a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, which sold for £7,794 against a £3,500-£4,500 estimate. A 1991 Fiat Panda 750 with just 35,000 miles sold for £4,200, while a 1996 Rover 100 Knightsbridge was sold for £640. A 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0 V6 also found a new home, selling for £7902.
A 1969 Daimler V8-250 also sold for more than its upper estimate, fetching £10,900. Lastly, a 1996 Rover 100 Knightsbridge was sold for £640.
The full list of results can be found at wbandsons.com.
The diverse collection of vehicles at WB & Sons' July 19 Auction attracted not only automotive enthusiasts but also investors from the finance industry, given the strong interest in various vehicles, both classic and luxury. This auction indicatively demonstrated a promising trend in the transportation sector, with lifestyle choices becoming more apparent in the automotive market. The robust sales across various price ranges suggest a thriving and dynamic industry overall.
