Rare BMW E30 M3 EVO II to star in no-reserve online auction
One of only 500 BMW M3 EVO II cars made will sell to the highest bidder when it goes on sale with leading classic car auctioneer TheMarket.co.uk in a ‘no reserve’ online auction.
BCA announces expansion of Online Top Car Sale programme
BCA has announced a new fortnightly programme of online Top Car sales following successful events staged in May and earlier this month. Sales are staged entirely online, with buyers logging in safely via BCA Online or the BCA Buyer app to compete for stock.
Aston Barclay announces new measures to help buyers select used stock
Aston Barclay has changed the way used vehicles are remarketed throughout the lockdown period, with online auctions tapping into a strong market with CAP performance returning to pre-COVID levels.
BCA offers nearly 5,000 vehicles in Online Sales Programme
With demand for used vehicles continuing to rise, BCA is offering a record volume of vehicles in Online Sales on Wednesday 17 June. With up to 5,000 vehicles on sale, this represents the biggest ever BCA online auction entry for a single day.
Dealers to hold firm on used car prices
Nine in ten dealers will not be cutting their used car prices as they begin to re-open for face-to-face trading, according to the latest dealer sentiment survey undertaken by Cox Automotive UK.
BCA shares early signs of resilience in used vehicle market
BCA has released valuation insight covering the post-lockdown period highlighting that used car values and demand from professional buyers have steadily risen. In particular, values strengthened in May as the number of online bidders participating in BCA’s Virtual Sales climbed significantly.
Rare cars to be auctioned on Saturday including a collection of BMWs from Jay Kay’s personal collection
Silverstone Auctions will get their live online auction underway this Saturday 23rd May with a stunning catalogue of rare classics and modern supercars.
Aston Barclay extends online auction programme following bullish used car buyer survey results
Aston Barclay has announced a comprehensive weekly digital auction sale programme hosted by live auctioneers which extends its current online sales schedule.
Auctions are doing well and open for business, says NAMA
“Motor vehicle auctions are open for business online and are seeing good levels of sales activity,” said Louise Wallis, Head of the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA).
A no ordinary Jaguar D-Type recreation leads the sale of a private collection
A tool-room copy Jaguar D-Type Recreation heads the sale of an unusual collection of cars at Silverstone Auctions live online sale on the 23rd May.
Manheim to restart auction programme
Following weeks of careful planning and implementation of the necessary safety measures across the business, Manheim will be recommencing an auction programme from Tuesday 12th May.
UK used car market down -8.3% in q1 2020 to 1.8 million as coronavirus hits March transactions UK
Used car market falls -8.3% in Q1 2020 to 1.8 million transactions as coronavirus hits.Solid growth in January and February wiped out by steep -30.7% decline in March as showrooms closed.Market for used plug-in electric vehicles stays strong with demand rising 13.6% in first quarter.
Q1 used car market on fire before heading into COVID-19 lockdown says Aston Barclay
The used car market saw consistent 90% conversion rates during quarter 1 2020 with dealer part exchanges and petrol stock returning record prices according to the latest Aston Barclay Market Insights report.
We have been ex-Spectre-ing you Mr Bond, rare opportunity comes to auction
A rare opportunity to own a Land Rover Defender used in the James Bond Film, Spectre, is set to star in Silverstone Auctions Live Online sale on the 23rd May.
Rare Bentley Continental R Mulliner Widebody among British classics in live online sale
Silverstone Auctions impressive catalogue for their live online sale features several desirable British classics and this Bentley is certainly one of the stars.
Superb selection of cars to be offered at Silverstone Auctions live online sale
Silverstone Auctions have a very exciting catalogue of cars consigned for their Live Online Sale on the 23rd May.
By George! Classic car owners name the Jaguar E-Type the Best British Car for St George’s Day
As national debates go, naming the best British-built car is right up there with whether it’s better to make tea with milk or water first, is it acceptable to mention the war to a German and should we apologise for getting into a lift when it’s not on the ground floor.
The world’s most glamorous police car is for sale – Girardo & Co. Offer the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 series II Polizia
Girardo & Co. have announced that the legendary 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series II Polizia, chassis #3999, is now on sale for an undisclosed sum from their Milan showroom.
Cox Automotive Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
As per the government’s extension of the ‘lock down’ period, all of Cox Automotive’s physical locations and activities remain shut down.
Record month for online classic car auctioneer, The Market
Leading online classic car auctioneer, The Market, has completed its March auctions with an impressive 86 per cent sales rate and a new record in total monthly sales for the company of over £752,000.
‘Holy Grail’ Lotus Esprit for sale in ‘no reserve’ auction
Leading online classic car auctioneer, The Market, will give classic car fans the chance to own a highly collectible limited edition 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC in a ‘no reserve’ auction which will close on Monday 13th April at 7:30pm.
Celebrity cars feature in classic car auctions virtual sale on Saturday
This Saturday, Classic Car Auctions will be holding their first virtual sale and included are cars with celebrity provenance from Rowan Atkinson CBE, Jamiroquai frontman Jay Kay and TV presenter Mike Brewer.
Strong start to 2020 for the market with 85% sales rate
The auction results show that The Market's online model is continuing to out-perform longer established, traditional auction houses, while also helping to mobilise the classic car market place by delivering accurate auction estimates and the convenience of on-the-go, remote bidding.
NAMA comments on used car figures for Q4 2019
“It is pleasing to see the end of 2019 showing a growing used car market, after the first half of the year was slower,” said Louise Wallis, Head of the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA), commenting on the latest used car figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Auction demand expected to remain strong in February
“A majority of respondents to this month’s survey have indicated that they expect auction volumes to stabilise in February following an increase in supply during January,” said Louise Wallis, Head of the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA), commenting on the latest figures from NAMA’s market attitude survey.