What price celebrity? It is difficult to put a price on cars that have celebrity associations or media exposure on TV Shows. Both tend to boost prices significantly.
Examples of celebrity cars that spring to mind are Princess Diana’s 1985 Ford Escort RS which sold last year for £722,000 and Marilyn Monroe’s black 1956 Ford Thunderbird which made $500,000.
Three cars featured in the next Classic Car Auctions sale have all had their moment in the media spotlight on Goblin Works Garage and our own Mike Brewer’s Wheeler Dealers, and may well find new owners at an enhanced price thanks to this cachet.
A 1973 Ford Bronco Custom Imported to the UK in 2019 for the television show, Goblin Works Garage, featuring as a restoration project by Jimmy DeVille. Guide price: £25,000 – £30,00
Based on a standard, first-generation 1973 Bronco painted green it was imported to the UK from Manhattan Beach, California, by Jimmy DeVille for Goblin Works Garage and fully restored and upgraded on the show.
Fitted with a Ford Boss 302, ‘small-block’ 5-litre V8 with automatic transmission. Upgraded with a Wild Horses 5-1/2″ lift kit, 17″ bead-locker wheels, bespoke roll-cage, side-steps and bumpers and a drop-down light-bar.
Interior modifications include Cobra bucket seats and orange TRS harnesses. It come with both hard and soft tops. No expense was spared on this head-turning super truck.
A 1989 Saab 900 Turbo 16S Convertible ( Ex-Wheeler Dealers). Excellent, Turbo 16S soft-top soon to be featured on Wheeler Dealers. Guide price: £10,000 – £12,000
To be featured on Wheeler Dealers with Mike and Elvis this year. For the TV show, the car had new front brakes, clutch, steering rack, shock absorbers and a replacement hybrid Turbo. When finished, it was sent to the Swedish Car Clinic where it was granted a full bill of health. The original 900S wheels will accompany the car in the interests of originality
The previous owner kept this car for some 20+ years with only two other earlier keepers, it looks stunning in Cirrus White with a sumptuous burgundy leather interior. The 16-valve Turbo S produced 158bhp and offered 0-60 in 9.6 seconds and 127 mph.
Supplied with its original book pack including stamped service book and owners manual. A large history file accompanies the car detailing a comprehensive maintenance programme with specialists only.
A 1991 Volvo 240 Torslanda Estate ( Ex-Wheeler Dealers )Final, limited-edition, 240 Estate featured on Wheeler Dealers. Guide price: Offered Without Reserve
Featured on Wheelers Dealers, Series 18 Episode 7, the car is one of only around 300 remaining. This is a super example of the desirable Swede with TV provenance, and offered on a No Reserve basis. Presented in red with a black and grey cloth interior.
During almost two decades in production, there were a number of special edition Volvo 240 incarnations, with the Torslanda being the final roll of the dice before the 240 was finally phased out in 1994. This edition was fitted with tinted windows, heated seats, plastic exterior trim, multi-spoke alloy wheels, stylish body-striping and Torslanda badges. Work to it has included the reforming and repainting the rear arches, refurbished injectors, a new clutch, recreating the bespoke body stripes and more.
The CCA Autumn Sale takes place at the Warwickshire Events Centre, near Leamington Spa on Saturday 30th September. The auction will commence at 11:00am. Further entries for this sale are welcomed so if you are interested in selling a car contact the Classic Car Auctions team for a free no obligation valuation.
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