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Fantastic finale at NEC for Silverstone auctions

Silverstone Auctions has now closed the catalogue for its final auction of 2013 at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show. The sale is set to be its biggest ever with over 350 lots on offer including classic cars, automobilia and a lifestyle collection.

Now in its 30th year, the show, at the NEC in Birmingham, is the biggest and most popular classic car extravaganza in the UK and for the first time in the show's history, the auction will be held over two days on the 15th and 16th of November, in order to accommodate the vast number of lots on offer.

This year's eclectic sale contains some 109 road going classics and modern sports cars, spanning some 80 years, range from timeless GTs and hot hatches to iconic sports cars driven by world-famous legends.

Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: "The auction at the NEC is certainly our biggest and promises to be one of our most exciting yet. We're proud to be offering some fantastic models to bidders at one of the best shows of the year."

One of the stars of the sale will surely be a 1970 IKA Torino 380 S, owned by F1 legend Juan Manuel Fangio, offered without reserve. Other highlights include a 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, once owned by Cosworth co-founder Mike Costin, estimated at between £25,000 to £30,000 and a garage find 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S MkI, discovered in Aberdeen after over 30 years, offered with no reserve.

For those looking to celebrate the centenary year of Aston Martin, four examples from Britain's coolest marque are offered including a 1965 DB5 Saloon, presented in the famous Silver Birch colour, estimated at between £280,000 to £310,000 and a 1958 DB2/4 MK III, owned by the same family for 55 years, estimated at between £150,000 to 170,000.

Also included in the sale is a fine array of automobilia, including an original Ayrton Senna race suit from 1989, estimated at between £10,000 to £15,000, along with a lifestyle collection consisting of fine wines, leather goods and a significant range of varied and rare watches.

Nick added: "There's no better way to top off the year than by hosting our biggest auction ever and there truly is a classic for all tastes on offer."

Viewing of all lots will be available from 9am on Friday 15th with the sale of lots 101-355 taking place from midday. Viewing will also be available on lots 401 to 657 on Saturday 16th from 9am with the sale beginning at midday. Those interested in bidding can do so in person, via phone or online at ibidder.com. For more information on the sale or to register visit www.silverstoneauctions.com.