British, German and American classics from one collection heading to auction

• Eight cars from one collection will go under the hammer with H&H Classics at its Autumn Sale on Wednesday 15^th October
• The Cambrian Collection includes seven classic cars spanning four decades, plus a race car
• Highlights include a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE ‘California Roadster’, a 1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe and a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Sought after classics spanning four decades from one collection are going under the hammer with H&H Classics.

The Cambrian Collection, which includes seven classic cars and a race car, will be auctioned on Wednesday 15^th October at The Autumn Sale in Buxton, Derbyshire.

Assembled by an engineer with a passion for motoring and restoration, the Cambrian Collection showcases decades of craftsmanship and a clear love of open-top, blue-painted classics. The decision to slim down the stable now brings these cars to market.

Leading the standout lots is a stylish 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE ‘California Roadster’, given a guide price of £60,000-£80,000.

Its eye-catching finish is courtesy of a beautiful combination of Austin-Healey Ice Blue metallic with Cognac leather upholstery, while it has an extensive history file.

Damian Jones, director at H&H Classics, said: “Auctioning the Cambrian Collection will be one of the highlights of our sale at the Pavilion Gardens.

“It is a very fine assortment of classic cars from the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s, some homegrown and others from the US and Europe.”

The 1950s is well represented in the Cambrian Collection with a trio of collectable classics, not least a superb 1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe, estimated at £50,000-£60,000.

Built to the more desirable ‘SE’ (Special Equipment) specification, it has been the subject of a photographically documented, chassis up/body off restoration.

It will be joined at the H&H Classics auction by an elegant 1954 Chevrolet Corvette, also estimated at £50,000-£60,000.

This example has been significantly uprated with a Chevrolet V8 engine, thought to be a 350ci/5.7 litre unit, and four-speed manual gearbox, while also benefitting from a full respray since joining the Cambrian Collection.

The final offering from the 1950s is a stunning 1959 MG A Roadster, given a guide price of £15,000-£20,000. It is finished in a gorgeous combination of Glacier Blue with Tan leather upholstery.

Jumping forward two decades and a rare 1972 Porsche 911T 2.4 litre Targe ‘Oel Klappe’, estimated at £40,000-£50,000, is also sure to attract much interest. The more centrally located dry sump oil tank, perceived as a design flaw when new, means the rarity of these surviving examples makes them particularly sought after today.

Meanwhile, a 1983 Pilgrim Sumo Cobra 427 SC Evocation, with a guide price of £25,000-£30,000, is powered by a high compression Rover 4.6 litre V8 engine allied to five-speed manual transmission, while providing plenty of visual of visual and aural drama.

The second example from the 80s is a desirable 1989 Lotus Esprit ‘X180’ 2.2 Litre which has had only two former keepers and covered just 31,000 recorded miles. It is estimated at £15,000-£20,000 and is one of fewer than 300 normally aspirated Lotus Esprit (X180) cars understood to have been made from October 1987 to September 1990.

Completing the car collection, is a no reserve 2007 Contour RGB ZX10R Formula Libre Racing Car. It was originally built as an entrant in the 750 MC’s RGB Sports 1000 series but since converted for use in Formula Libre.

All lots, including those from the Cambrian Collection, will be available to view in person at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton from midday on Tuesday 14^th and from 9am on Wednesday 15^th October, while the sale then commences at 12pm.

Anyone looking to bid on one of the lots can do so in person, online, by telephone or by leaving a commission bid, while for more details about any of the cars or to register to bid, visit www.handh.co.uk.

Notes
Established in 1993, H&H Classics is the longest continually trading specialist automotive auction house in the UK and Europe. With centuries of collective market expertise in the classic and collector vehicle industry, H&H Classics prides itself on delivering the highest levels of service to its buyers and sellers, ensuring an experience which is easy and enjoyable.
 
Over the past 32 years, H&H Classics has achieved world record prices for classic motorcycles, cars, and competition cars such as a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB, 1968 Lotus 49B, 1996 Subaru Impreza WRC, as well as royal cars including Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler, Prince Phillip’s Lagonda and Princess Anne’s Bentley.
 
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