1962 Porsche 356 B T6 Super Coupe is Star Seller in U.K. Auction
At auction featuring high-end vehicles from stars like Jamiroquai’s Jay Kay and ‘Mr. Bean’ actor Rowan Atkinson, Porsche pulls in nearly $80K.
The U.K.’ Classic Car Auctions (CCA) first timed sale has been hailed a great, resulting in $2.13 million worth of cars sold.
“This is a fantastic achievement from the team,” says Gary Dunne, Classic Car Auctions’ Manager. “The results achieved in these circumstances is astonishing. This auction was a feat but, in the end, we made it happen in a safe and responsible way.”
Over 160 cars were offered across 16 days, with the first day of the auction setting the tone with nine out of the 10 cars offered being sold. Among the star lots was a 1962 Porsche 356 B T6 Super Coupe that sold for $78,300.
Other star attractions and big sellers included “Mr. Bean” actor Rowan Atkinson’s personal 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E, which netted $34,450.
The auction also saw Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay’s 1972 BMW 1602 sell for $20,603. This was followed by a 1976 Rolls-Royce formerly owned by Kay selling for $38,504.
Several cars exceeded expectations, including two early Jaguars from the same family: a fixed head 1955 XK140 sold for $53,365, and a 1966 Series 1 E-Type nabbed $52,000.
An Aston Martin V8, which needed completion, sold for $64,850, and a 1986 Audi Quattro Turbo sold for $32,760.
The next CCA live online auction is set to take place on June 13.