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Mathewsons June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

United Kingdom • 9th Jun 2023 - 10th Jun 2023

Auction Results & Market Analysis

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£1,690,812

TOTAL SALE VALUE

349

TOTAL LOTS

HIGHEST SALE

£50,401

SELL THROUGH %

58%

AVG SOLD PRICE

£4,845

How did the auction perform?

Mathewsons delivered £1,690,812 in sales (inc. fees).

Of the 349 motor cars offered, the sell-through rate was 58%.

Average price of cars sold was £4,845.

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?

"2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER HARD TOP COMMERCIAL", which crossed the block (inc. fees) for £50,401.

This sale alone represented 3% 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 Mathewsons June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction also featured several entry-level opportunities.

The lot sold for the lowest hammer price was the "1969 VAUXHALL VIVA DELUXE", which changed hands for just £351. 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 Mathewsons June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction. A notable example was the 1970 Aston Martin DBS, which failed to meet reserve despite carrying an estimate of £80,000.

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

See how final prices compared to auction estimates.

The Top 10

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

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£80,000 - £90,000

1970 ASTON MARTIN DBS

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£42,001

1959 JAGUAR XK 150

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£29,401

1977 FORD ESCORT RS

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£70,000 - £75,000

1955 JAGUAR XK

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£35,000 - £40,000

1979 FORD ESCORT RS

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£29,139

1979 FORD ESCORT RS CUSTOM

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£50,000 - £55,000

1924 ROLLS ROYCE PLAYBOY ROADSTER

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£34,231

1978 FORD ESCORT MEXICO

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£50,401

2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER HARD TOP...

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£28,000 - £32,000

2005 BMW M3

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 349 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 Land Rover, 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 Mathewsons June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction 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 June Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction preview.

The Classic Valuer uses proprietary data and analytics to generate these insights at scale. For further information regarding specific lots like the "2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER HARD TOP COMMERCIAL", 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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