Project cars – those requiring a touch of TLC or more – never fail to catch imagination and interest and so the latest from Historics Auctioneers very much hits the spot…. ‘The Custodian Collection: Cars for Re-awakening’ is an online Historics auction featuring a curated collection of some 50 Lots; all offered without reserve, from everyday to high-end classics; all past their prime and ready for rolled-up sleeves. All Lots are featured, with photographs, on the Historics website. www.historics.co.uk
Unless stated otherwise, all Lots are sold as non-runners and will require trailering away. Historics offers no guarantees or assurances on mechanical/electrical condition of any entry, and it is the responsibility of the purchaser to inspect and satisfy themselves as to the condition of each Lot.
There are two free viewing days to inspect the entries at close quarters – at Thorney Lane North, Iver, Buckinghamshire, SL0 9HF – on Thursday 19th February, 10am – 4pm, and Friday 20th February, 10am – 3pm
The online auction of all lots, conducted in real time, commences at 2.30pm on Sunday 22nd February and concludes that evening.
Pre-register to bid on the Historics website, at https://www.historics.co.uk/auction/details/w022-the-custodian-collection/?au=122
Mathew Priddy, Historics’ Head of Auctions, commented: “Collected by a serial buyer over decades, the ‘Custodian Collection’ of fascinating and hugely varied Lots – all offered without reserve – provides an enticing opportunity to get busy on a project. What better way to welcome Spring!”.
NOTE: All Lots are to be collected by 25th February at the buyer’s expense, by appointment, between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm.
Any Lot not collected by this date will incur storage charges of £20 per day.
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