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

287 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 711 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500SE (W126) •Styled by Bruno Sacco, its sleek silhouette hid all-round independent suspension, disc brakes, power-assisted steering and a range of powerful all-alloy V8 engines •Features such as a driver and passenger airbag, anti-lock brakes, acceleration skid-control, rear headrests and seatbelt pre-tensioners were all innovative at the time •Originally registered on 03/02/1988, this fantastic 500SE was subject to a comprehensive restoration between 04/07/2020 and 17/10/2020 by Midlands firm, Modern Classics. Fully documented with nearly 400 pictures, the final bill included 440 hours of labour @ £25/hour, £650 for second hand parts and £3,220 for new parts and materials, totalling £14,870 which seems very reasonable considering the standard achieved •It was purchased by our vendor in April 2021 and judging by the MOT history has been used lightly covering less than 500 miles in his ownership •Correctly stored and hardly used, it remains in a very similar condition to when the restoration was finished •It’s offered to auction with its V5C, older MOTs, the current MOT valid until 13/05/2026, numerous invoices and a memory stick A very impressive example of Mercedes’ ground-breaking luxury saloon from the early 1980s, subject to a 440 hour restoration. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 108 / 135 Registration: E413 DMR Chassis No.: WDB1260362A353479 Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000 Specialist: Rob Hubbard Telephone No: 07775 511825 Lot 712 1992 Toyota Celica GT4 Turbo 4WD Carlos Sainz Limited Edition •Called Carlos Sainz Limited Edition in the European market, this rare and desirable iteration had several upgrades compared to the regular ST-185 on which it was based •These upgrades were meant to offer the racing team, Toyota Gazoo Racing, and its star driver, Carlos Sainz, a chance to fight for another World Title •Features include a permanent four-wheel drive system with rear Torsen limited-slip differential and sports suspension •Factory-fitted equipment includes an electric sunroof, air-conditioning, a radio-cassette player with CD drive and electric aerial •The accompanying Toyota Certificate confirms that this is #2923/5000 Carlos Sainz Limited Editions and one of the 440 supplied to the UK •First registered in the UK 23/11/1992. 11 years current ownership. Four former registered keepers. 147,242 miles. MOT until July 2026 •Accompanying the sale is the owner’s book pack, service book stamped from 1992 through to 2003, historic MOT certificates from 1997 to 2025, garage and parts invoices from 1999 to 2021, original model brochure, toolkit and jack UK-supplied (1/440) example of the Celica GT4 Turbo 4WD Carlos Sainz Limited Edition Homologation Special. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 97 / 135 Registration: K679 MMF Chassis No.: JT164STJ500020120 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 More Details Lot 711 Bid On Lot 711 More Details Lot 712 Bid On Lot 712