Eye-catching results and impressive sales rate at H&H’s first auction of 2026

• H&H Classics holds its first auction of 2026 and achieves a strong sales rate of almost 80 per cent
• One hundred and twenty-three lots went under the hammer at Kelham Hall in Nottinghamshire
• Notable results see a no reserve 1937 Frazer Nash-BMW 328 Roadster sell for £360,000 and a barn find 1962 Porsche 356 B S-75 Reutter Cabriolet fetch more than double its lower estimate

H&H Classics has enjoyed a successful start to 2026 with its first auction of the year seeing notable individual results and a high sales rate of 78 per cent in front of a packed auction room.

In a glorious setting matched by wonderful weather, one hundred and twenty-three lots went under the hammer on Wednesday 18^th March at Kelham Hall in Nottinghamshire resulting in total sales of almost £2.6 million.

One of the star lots which saw strong bidding was a no reserve 1937 Frazer Nash-BMW 328 Roadster which was eventually hammered away for £360,000, also the highest price achieved on the day.

It is a rare and splendid example being one of just 48 right-hand drive BMW 328s from a total production run of 464, while it is potentially eligible for several of the historic motoring world’s most significant events.

Classic cars from the 1960s also did particularly well including a matching numbers, UK-supplied ‘barn find’ 1962 Porsche 356 B S-75 Reutter Cabriolet which sold for £42,188, more than double its lower estimate.

A right-hand drive model, it is among the most compelling barn find opportunities to come to light in recent years.

Also from the same year was a highly-desirable 1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8 Coupé home-market example with matching numbers that found a new home for £117,000, which was £17,000 above its lower estimate.

James McWilliam, sales manager at H&H Classics, said: “What an incredible start to 2026 for H&H Classics. The packed auction room at Kelham Hall was buzzing with bids from those attending in person, matched by strong interest on the phones and on-line.

“It resulted in a successful auction which bodes very well for our other seven classic, collector and performance motorcar sales this year which take place at three convenient locations.”

Other highlights from Kelham Hall include a 1938 Delage D8-120 Four-Seater Special which was hammered away for £59,625, almost £20,000 above its lower estimate, and a 2015 Land Rover Defender 90 Pick-Up, showing just 124 miles from new, that fetched £67,500, which was £17,500 above its lower estimate.

For a full list of the results from H&H’s Kelham Hall auction, visit www.handh.co.uk, while anyone looking to sell their classic with H&H in 2026 can contact their specialist motorcar team on 01925 210035 or via email at sales@handh.co.uk. 

Notes
Established in 1993, H&H Classics is the longest continually trading specialist automotive auction house in the UK and Europe.

Managed and run by a highly professional team of passionate enthusiasts, H&H prides itself on delivering the highest levels of service to its buyers and sellers who are located all around the world.

The company is proud to have achieved world record prices for numerous classic motorcycles, road cars and competition cars during its 33-year history. The company has also been selected as the trusted auctioneer of many vehicles with royal or celebrity provenance including those from King Charles III, Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Stirling Moss and Sir Elton John.

During 2026, H&H will host auctions at four strategic locations in the UK, giving easy access to both buyers and sellers.

The company’s credentials are further underlined with its membership of The Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers (SOFAA). H&H director, Damian Jones, is also listed as a Spears 500 Trusted Adviser, the definitive resource for high and ultra-high net worth individuals.

To find out more about H&H Classics, its upcoming sales or for enquiries, please visit www.handh.co.uk.

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	A no reserve 1937 Frazer Nash-BMW 328 Roadster was hammered away for £360,000 at H&H’s season opening Kelham Hall Sale
	A matching numbers, UK-supplied ‘barn find’ 1962 Porsche 356 B S-75 Reutter Cabriolet sold for £42,188, more than double its lower estimate