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

319 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 775 1981 Ford Escort RS2000 •Developed jointly by Ford of Britain and Ford of Germany, the Mk2 was a more refined evolution of the iconic Escort platform, powered by a 2-litre SOHC Pinto inline-four, driving the rear wheels through a longitudinal layout •Factory-fitted with a twin-venturi Weber 32/36 DGAV carburettor, with optional dual Weber 40DCNF or IDF ‘Group 1’ setup, suspension comprised MacPherson struts with anti-roll bar at the front and leaf springs with telescopic dampers at the rear •Distinctive ‘droop snoot’ nose with quad headlamps gave the RS2000 its unmistakable front-end profile, quoted performance of 0–60mph in 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 110mph - impressive for its era •Subject to a full bare-metal restoration in 2010 by a respected classic specialist, finished in correct Diamond White. HPI report notes a Category ‘C’ insurance loss recorded in November 2000, prior to restoration. Offered from 20 years private ownership as part of a Collection of RS models, lightly used since restoration and has aged exceptionally well, still presenting in almost ‘new’ condition. Guided sensibly to reflect its earlier insurance history and excellent overall presentation Iconic ‘droop snoot’ RS2000, finished in classic Ford Motorsport colours with Diamond White paintwork and a black interior. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 106/135 Registration: EBX 426W Chassis No.: GCATAA032040 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 Specialist: Steven Keen Telephone No: 07500 040422 Lot 776 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC (W126) •UK-supplied post-facelift 560 SEC with the 5.6-litre V8 M1117 engine and 4G-Tronic automatic gearbox •Standard spec includes heated seats, LSD, electric steering, self- levelling suspension and ABS •Bought by our vendor in 2021 with a vision to a full restoration, time constraints have sadly not allowed this to be completed however we are advised of paintwork carried out by our vendor to a cost of £1,600 •Off the road since 2019, it would be reasonable to expect a certain level of recommissioning before being returned to the road •SEC values, particularly the flagship 560, have continued to strengthen in recent years Bruno Sacco’s 1980s 5.6-litre ‘statement’ Coupé, undoubtedly a ‘modern classic’. This example is ripe for restoration. Seller Rating: ««¶¶¶ Score 58/ 135 Registration: H703 YYX Chassis No.: WDB1260452A531119 Estimate: £2,000 - £4,000 No reserve Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 More Details Lot 775 Bid On Lot 775 More Details Lot 776 Bid On Lot 776