The Iconic & Classic Sales at Silverstone Festival 22nd-24th August 2025

232 The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 Cars Lot 601 1985 Vauxhall Astra GTE Mk2 8v •A truly amazing example from the original era of hot-hatches, with the more aggressive styling featuring new front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a rear spoiler in addition to stiffer suspension and 15” alloy wheels •Powered by a 2-litre 8-valve engine, producing around 124bhp and 125lb/ft of torque mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and offering 128mph and 0-62 mph in 8.7 seconds •In largely original condition, finished in Polar White over Recaro ‘Sport’ cloth seats, both presenting well while showing some expected signs of age •Good service history and regularly maintained to ensure the car remains in excellent mechanical condition •Forming part of our vendor’s significant Collection, however only used infrequently it’s now time for the little GTE to move on to its next custodian Voted ‘European Car of the Year’ in 1985, the MK2 Astra GTE is now a ‘modern classic’ and consequently is becoming sought after. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 92 / 135 Registration: E323 OMD Chassis No.: W0L000043HE202019 Estimate: £6,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Harry Fox-Edwards Telephone No: 07398 872032 Lot 602 2000 Jaguar XKR Silverstone •The XKR Silverstone was a celebration not only of Jaguar’s return to racing through Formula 1 but of its long association with the world-famous British circuit •In order to mark the occasion, Jaguar produced a limited run of 100 Jaguar XKR ‘Silverstone’ editions •All the cars were finished in Platinum Silver combined with black leather upholstery and red stitching •Powered by a supercharged 4-litre V8, delivering 370bhp and 387lb/ft of torque to the rear wheels via a smooth-shifting 5-speed automatic transmission •They were specified with CATS (computer activated technology suspension), 20” silver BBS Detroit split-rim wheels, an uprated chassis, Brembo brakes and a delightful ‘Birds-Eye’ maple dashboard •First registered in 2000, this example was purchased by its current owner in 2012 and has remained in dry storage until recently being returned to the road with full service, MOT and new tyres •Reflecting part of Jaguar’s significant history in motorsport, this limited edition XKR is now available as a highly usable and enjoyable modern classic One of only 50, this limited edition XKR Coupé from long term ownership is being offered without reserve. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 81 / 135 Registration: W176 SPD Chassis No.: SAJAC41JBYPA08218 Estimate: £4,000 - £5,000 No reserve Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 More Details Lot 601 Bid On Lot 601 More Details Lot 602 Bid On Lot 602