Iconic Auctioneers’ two-day auction at the NEC Classic Motor Show (8th–9th November 2025) delivered headline results across four separate sales – the Iconic Sale, the Classic Sale, the Iconic Motorcycle Sale and the Iconic Automobilia Sale — with strong demand from every corner of the enthusiast market.
Leading the charge was the 1978 Jaguar XJC V12 Manual, offered directly from Harry Metcalfe. A star of Harry’s Garage with close to six million YouTube views, the car made £157,500, setting a live auction world record for the model. Charity also took centre stage as the 1961 Volkswagen Double Door Deluxe sold for £92,250 — another live auction world record — with all proceeds, including buyer’s premium, donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital. Continuing the charitable theme, Nick Mason’s Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet Mk III Pink Floyd Edition sold for £7,875, with all proceeds (including buyer’s premium) supporting the Harefield Healing Garden.
Further live auction world records fell through the weekend, including several standout classics that each told a unique story of rarity and preservation. The 1990 Ford RS200 S, one of only two finished by Ford in Rosso Red, achieved £382,500 – a remarkable figure for this Group B-era ‘rally car for the road’. The 1989 BMW 635CSi Highline Motorsport Edition, one of just 60 UK-market cars finished in Misano Red, achieved £55,125, admired for its originality and impeccable service history. Meanwhile, a 1987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands, with only 5,565 miles from new, realised £63,000, confirming its status as one of the finest surviving examples of the model’s final chapter. A further record was set by 1998 Land Rover Freelander, which was the UK Team vehicle in that year’s Camel Trophy, and achieved £52,875 in the Classic Sale.
Other star lots included the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue SE (L322) supplied new to The Late Monarch Queen Elizabeth II, which achieved £66,375 – exceeding its upper estimate. A 1963 Jaguar E-Type offered directly from Rowan Atkinson — the very car used in his Netflix comedy Man vs Bee — made £78,750, also surpassing estimates.
On two wheels, the 1955 Vincent Series D Black Prince was the starring lot, surpassing its upper estimate by some £20,000 to fetch £52,900. Underlining an appetite for post-war motorcycles apparent at the auction, a 1946 Harley-Davidson EL ‘Knucklehead’ also exceeded expectations, achieving £52,900. Beyond cars and bikes, the cherished registration number ‘JK 1’commanded £330,000 in the Iconic Automobilia Sale.
Across the weekend, more than 650 lots were offered, with lively participation in the room, on the phones and online, with bidders joining from the USA, Australia, and Europe resulting in an 83% sale rate and a total sale value of £11million.
Rob Hubbard, Managing Director and Principal Auctioneer at Iconic Auctioneers, said: “From the JK Number plate and internet-famous heroes to important charity entries and notable provenance, this year’s NEC sales had it all. We’re proud to have set so many new live auction world records and to have raised meaningful sums for great causes. This weekend’s results are clear evidence that Iconic Auctioneers’ continues to connect exceptional consignments with committed buyers.”
2007 Range Rover L322 (ex-HM Queen Elizabeth II) — £66,375
1963 Jaguar E-type Coupé (offered by Rowan Atkinson) — £78,750
Lamborghini Espada (Harry Metcalfe) — £132,750
1995 VW Golf Cabriolet Pink Floyd Edition (ex-Nick Mason) — £7,875 (proceeds to Harefield Healing Garden)
1956 FMR Messerschmitt KR200 – £27,000
1984 Ford Transit LWM Mk2 – £29,250
1955 Vincent Series D Black Prince – £52,900
1946 Harley-Davidson EL ‘Knucklehead’ – £52,900
Cherished registration number ‘JK 1’ — £330,000
Iconic Auctioneers extends sincere thanks to all bidders, and those who entrusted their vehicles and memorabilia to these sales.
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