Notable British classics going under the hammer at iconic UK motoring venue

05/05/2026

H&H Classics is holding its first weekend auction at Millbrook Proving Ground on Sunday 10^th May
80 classic, collector and performance motorcars will go under the hammer at the iconic motor venue
Stand out lots include a 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca Coupe and a 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4

Sought-after British classics are among desirable models being auctioned by H&H Classics at its first ever weekend sale at the famous motor venue of Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire.

The Millbrook Sale, which has 80 classic, collector and performance motorcars going under the hammer, takes place on Sunday 10^th May and as it is being held on a weekend, will see rare public access to the highly confidential and normally private facility.

One of the lots sure to attract strong bidding is a highly stylish 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca Coupe, estimated at £150,000-£180,000 and one of just 279 examples manufactured to Continental specification.

A previous owner was celebrated bandleader and violinist Bert Ambrose, while it has also been a prestigious Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club award winner.

Joining it at Millbrook is a splendid 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 which has been exhaustively restored to concours condition. A desirable home-market example, and a fine illustration of one of the marque’s most elegant and historically significant early postwar models, it has been given a guide price of £80,000-£100,000.

Another extraordinary Aston Martin going under the hammer is a 1968 Aston Martin DBS ‘V8 Prototype’ expected to fetch between £75,000-£85,000. It was fitted with a Lola Aston Martin V8 development engine in 1970 and has been featured in Aston Martin books.

Also flying the homegrown flag is a 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Two-Door MPW Saloon, estimated at £40,000-£50,000. It has been treated to some £90,000 worth of maintenance and improvement work since 2010.

James McWilliam, sales manager at H&H Classics, said: “It’s very exciting to be hosting our first weekend auction at the Millbrook Proving Ground, especially with so many excellent British classics, and other noteworthy examples, going under the hammer. The event promises to be a fantastic celebration of automotive history attracting hundreds of enthusiasts and potential new owners”.

Other collectible classics from the UK’s shores to be offered include a 1962 Lotus Elite Series 2 SE which has been in single ownership for 57 years and is estimated at £30,000-£40,000, plus a 1965 Morris Mini Cooper MK1 with just one registered keeper in 61 years and 41,400 miles on its odometer. This has been given a guide price of £30,000-£35,000.

Not to be outdone is a 1951 Bentley MKVI HJ Mulliner Sports Saloon which was exhibited on the Bentley Motors stand at the 1951 Earl’s Court Motor Show and has previously featured in various films and television shows. It is being offered with an estimate of £12,000-£15,000.

Meanwhile, a 1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo, which has been subject to a seven-year restoration and given a guide price of £30,000-£35,000, is among the more modern offerings going under the hammer.

All lots will be available to view in person at the Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire, from midday on Saturday 9^th May and from 9am on Sunday 10^th May, while the sale then commences at midday.

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.

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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	80 classic, collector and performance cars will be offered at the Millbrook Sale including a 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca Coupe, estimated at £150,000 - £180,000
	Hosted by H&H Classics, the auction includes a 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4, estimated at £80,000 - £100,000
	An extraordinary 1968 Aston Martin DBS ‘V8 Prototype’ is also offered in the sale taking place at Millbrook Proving Ground on 10^th May, estimated at £75,000 - £85,000
	A single ownership for 57 years, 1962 Lotus Elite Series 2 SE, is estimated at £30,000 - £40,000
	A 1965 Morris Mini Cooper Mk1, estimated at £30,000 - £35,000, has had just one registered keeper in 61 years
	A 1951 Bentley MkVI HJ Mulliner Sports Saloon, with an illustrious history, is estimated at £12,000 - £15,000
	More modern classics include a 1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo, estimated at £30,000 - £35,000