[Year] [Auction House] [Event]
[Auction Details]
[Auction Results & Market Analysis]
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How did the [Year] [Auction House] [Event] perform?
Based on our data, the [Year] [Event Name] was a [High/Moderate/Low] volume event.
Across the [TotalLots] lots offered, the total sales volume reached [TotalSalesVolume], with a sell-through rate of [SellThroughRate]%.
Compared to the previous year’s event at [Location], the average sale price was [XX%] [Up/Down], indicating a [Bullish/Stable/Cooling] market sentiment for this specific auction.
What was the most expensive car sold at [Event Name]?
The "Star of the Show" was undoubtedly the [TopSaleYearMakeModel], which crossed the block for [TopSalePrice].
This particular car was estimated at [TopSaleEstimateRange], meaning it sold [XX%] [Above/Below] its high estimate. This sale represented [XX%] of the entire auction's total turnover.
Well sold? Lots that exceeded their estimates by the largest percentage
While the headlines often focus on the million-dollar sales, the [Year] [Event Name] also featured several relative bargains.
The lot that sold for the lowest amount relative to its market valuation was the [BargainYearMakeModel], which hammered at [BargainPrice].
This was [XX%] below our The Classic Valuer predicted median for this model, making it a potentially savvy buy for the new owner.
How did [Year] [Auction House] prices compare to estimates?
Analysis of the [TotalLots] listings shows that [XX%] of cars sold within their estimate range, while [XX%] exceeded expectations by selling above the high estimate.
On the other hand, [XX%] of the lots were sold below the low estimate or required a post-auction deal. This suggests that the auction house’s valuations were [Accurate/Aggressive/Conservative] relative to current bidder appetite.
Well bought? Lots that sold under their estimates by the largest percentage
Not every superstar found a new home. The highest-valued car that failed to meet its reserve was the [UnsoldYearMakeModel], which reached a high bid of [TopUnsoldHighBid] against an estimate of [UnsoldEstimateRange].
Since the bid reached [XX%] of the low estimate, it indicates a gap between [Sellers/Consignors] expectations and the current bidder reality. This lot is now a prime candidate for a post-auction "Off-Market" deal.
Price vs Estimates
See how final prices compared to auction estimates.
Why this article was created
At The Classic Valuer, we maintain one of the world’s largest independent databases of collector car transactions, tracking over [TotalDBVolume, e.g., $20bn] in sales across [AuctionHouseCount] global houses.
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This summary provides an immediate analysis of [TotalLots] listings, comparing hammer prices against both the auction house estimates and our own independent valuation models.
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Looking for deeper model-specific insights? If you are researching a specific car from this event, such as a [TopMarqueName], click below to access our full Model Price Guides. There, you can analyse decade-long price trends, see every historical sale, and use our valuation tools to calculate the true market value of your next acquisition.
How this article was created
This article was created by looking back at sales of [enterModel] since the beginning of our database in 1985. We've scanned over 40 auction houses and results from over £20 billion of sold cars around the world to understand the [Event] auction results.
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The Classic Valuer takes that data and analytics which enables it to generate these articles at scale, for further information regarding the [enterModel] please visit the price guide linked below.
About The Author
Giles Gunning
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Giles is CEO of The Classic Valuer - one of the world's largest databases of sold collector cars in the world going back over 30 years covering over 13,000 models. Giles and The Classic Valuer are regularly referenced in key motor publications including Classic & Sports Car.
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Giles grew up around the iconic historic motorsport venue at Goodwood and enjoys his 1972 Alfa Romeo 1600 GT Junior or 1960 MG A Roadster around the Sussex roads. His primary car goal is to purchase back a selection of his grandfather's car's including his 1931 Riley Brooklands.