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Humbert & Ellis The West Yorkshire No Reserve Barn Finds Sale

United Kingdom • 20th Apr 2026

Auction Results & Market Analysis

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Image Source: Humbert & Ellis

£5,452

TOTAL SALE VALUE

15

TOTAL LOTS

HIGHEST SALE

£1,064

SELL THROUGH %

73%

AVG SOLD PRICE

£363

How did the auction perform?

Humbert & Ellis delivered £5,452 in sales (inc. fees).

Of the 15 motor cars offered, the sell-through rate was 73%.

Average price of cars sold was £363.

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.

What was the most expensive car sold?

"1994 MITSUBISHI FTO GPX MANUAL - 1 OF ONLY 99 IN UK - 'POWERSLIDE' CAR", which crossed the block (inc. fees) for £1,064.

This sale alone represented 20% of the auction's total turnover.

Well sold? Lots that exceeded their estimates by the largest percentage

While the headlines often focus on the top-tier sales, the Humbert & Ellis The West Yorkshire No Reserve Barn Finds Sale also featured several entry-level opportunities.

The lot sold for the lowest hammer price was the "1953 AUSTIN A30 CORONATION COLOUR 'AS3' - ROLLING SHELL", which changed hands for just £201. For enthusiasts looking to enter the market, these lower-value lots often represent the most accessible way to start a collection.

Well bought? Lots that sold under their estimates by the largest percentage

Not every lot found a new home at the Humbert & Ellis The West Yorkshire No Reserve Barn Finds Sale. A notable example was the 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, which failed to meet reserve despite carrying its estimated range.

When high-profile lots like this don't hammer sold, it often indicates a temporary gap between seller expectations and current bidder appetite. These unsold listings now represent prime opportunities for post-auction "Off-Market" deals, where savvy buyers can often negotiate directly with the consignor.

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Price vs Estimates

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The Top 10

See the top 10 most expensive cars to sell in the auction

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£1,064

1994 MITSUBISHI FTO GPX MANUAL - ...

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£492

2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO E 55

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£358

1997 SUZUKI SUPERCARRY TX - 1 OF ...

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£560

2005 BMW 320 CD SPORT

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£470

1994 VAUXHALL CAVALIER SRI - ROLL...

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£336

1997 VAUXHALL ASTRA ARCTIC 16V

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£560

1994 FORD ESCORT SI CABRIOLET - 1...

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£448

BEDFORD RASCAL VAN

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£515

1998 TOYOTA STARLET SPORTIF

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£448

1994 VAUXHALL ASTRA MERIT I AUTO ...

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 $20bn in sales across 40+ global houses.

This summary provides an immediate analysis of 15 listings, comparing auction estimates against our own independent valuation models.

Looking for deeper model-specific insights? If you are researching a specific car from this event, such as a Mitsubishi, 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 analysing the catalogue of the Humbert & Ellis The West Yorkshire No Reserve Barn Finds Sale against our historical database dating back to 1985. We've scanned over 40 auction houses and results from over £20 billion of sold cars around the world to provide context for this The West Yorkshire No Reserve Barn Finds Sale preview.

The Classic Valuer uses proprietary data and analytics to generate these insights at scale. For further information regarding specific lots like the "1994 MITSUBISHI FTO GPX MANUAL - 1 OF ONLY 99 IN UK - 'POWERSLIDE' CAR", please visit the price guides linked below.

About The Author

Giles Gunning | The Classic Valuer

Giles Gunning

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.

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.

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