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The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Time-warp' 90s Ford Escort boasting its original radio & number plates sells for 5 TIMES its original price
A THIRTY-two-year-old Ford Escort has sold for a massive £105,750 - over five times its original price. The red 1993 Advertisement 6 The 32-year-old 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth sold for £105,750 Credit: Jam Press/Iconic Auctioneers 6 Miraculously the original dealer number plates were still intact Credit: Jam Press/Iconic Auctioneers 6 The car even came with its original radio - complete with tape cassette player Credit: Jam Press/Iconic Auctioneers It had a top speed of 137mph and could do 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds. In 1993 it was worth £20,000 - equivalent to £43,000 now in today's money. Supplied new in November 1993 the It was described as in exceptional 'time warp' condition throughout, as reported by Luxury Auto News. Advertisement Read more on Motors News The original radio still showed the vehicle registration when switched on, the mandatory Vecta immobiliser was still in situ and functioning correctly and the original dealer number plates remained attached. Ahead of the sale, the listing said: "Motorsport devotee John Phillips acquired the Escort as an early retirement present to himself and it was undoubtedly his 'pride and joy'. "It lived in its own garage from the day he bought it, never came out on wet days and was diligently maintained as and when required until his untimely passing in 2009 from which point the Escort remained interred in the same garage until recently removed. "The history file is comprehensive and includes the original grey leather document wallet, the full complement of books and manuals. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive Exclusive "Its original tax disc holder, documentation relating to the 'Options' purchase scheme and the dealer handover sheet, plus of course various invoices, "In readiness for sale, the cambelt and tensioner has been renewed and an oil and filter change carried out. Fully restored first edition of iconic Ford motor to be auctioned for huge price after £130k spent on its renovation "However with minimal use over the last 15 or so years, we recommend that minor recommissioning may be required to ensure that everything is exactly as it should be. "A rare and desirable homologation special in simply remarkable condition." Advertisement It was sold for the eye-watering sum by Iconic Auctioneers in Northampton. 6 The interiors have been preserved in impeccable condition Credit: Jam Press/Iconic Auctioneers 6 The vehicle was diligently maintained by its original owner Credit: Jam Press/Iconic Auctioneers 6 The 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth feels like an antique to modern eyes Credit: Jam Press/Iconic Auctioneers Advertisement
The Sun
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
‘Time-warp' 90s Ford Escort boasting its original radio & number plates sells for 5 TIMES its original price
A THIRTY-two-year-old Ford Escort has sold for a massive £105,750 - over five times its original price. The red 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth only had one owner who had done just 12,530 miles in it. 6 6 6 It had a top speed of 137mph and could do 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds. In 1993 it was worth £20,000 - equivalent to £43,000 now in today's money. Supplied new in November 1993 the Escort RS Cosworth 'Big Turbo' rolled off the production line finished in the rare colour combination of Radiant Red with a Polaris Grey Hexagon cloth interior. It was described as in exceptional 'time warp' condition throughout, as reported by Luxury Auto News. The original radio still showed the vehicle registration when switched on, the mandatory Vecta immobiliser was still in situ and functioning correctly and the original dealer number plates remained attached. Ahead of the sale, the listing said: "Motorsport devotee John Phillips acquired the Escort as an early retirement present to himself and it was undoubtedly his 'pride and joy'. "It lived in its own garage from the day he bought it, never came out on wet days and was diligently maintained as and when required until his untimely passing in 2009 from which point the Escort remained interred in the same garage until recently removed. "The history file is comprehensive and includes the original grey leather document wallet, the full complement of books and manuals. "Its original tax disc holder, documentation relating to the 'Options' purchase scheme and the dealer handover sheet, plus of course various invoices, MoT Certificates and later tax discs. "In readiness for sale, the cambelt and tensioner has been renewed and an oil and filter change carried out. Fully restored first edition of iconic Ford motor to be auctioned for huge price after £130k spent on its renovation "However with minimal use over the last 15 or so years, we recommend that minor recommissioning may be required to ensure that everything is exactly as it should be. "A rare and desirable homologation special in simply remarkable condition." It was sold for the eye-watering sum by Iconic Auctioneers in Northampton. 6 6 6
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Iconic 1980s Porsche left abandoned in a barn for 14 years sells for whopping £76,000 – three times its value
AN ICONIC 1980s Porsche left abandoned in a barn for 14 years has sold for over £76,000, which was over triple its estimate. The dust-covered 911 3.2 Carrera Sport coupé was put into storage by its owner in 2011 after being bought in 2002. 5 5 5 Its three litre engine produced 231bhp with a top speed of over 150mph. And it was capable of doing 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds. According to records, the car only covered 476 miles in the five years before it went into the barn. It was owned by a busy solicitor near Northampton who barely drove it for years, as reported by Luxury Auto News. Ahead of its auction its listing said: "The car presented here is a C16 1989-model example from the final year of 3.2 production before the introduction of the 964. "It is a Carrera 3.2 Sport which was a UK -only model and came factory-fitted with a black lip front spoiler, a rear whale tail rear spoiler, sports seats and Bilstein Sport shock absorbers. "It was optioned with a sunroof and the sought-after paint colour of silver metallic." The iconic 911 was first registered in May 1989 and had five previous owners before being snapped up in October 2002, the listing read. It added: "This 911 was first registered in May 1989 and passed through five keepers before being purchased by our vendor in October 2002. The listing added: "We believe he bought it from Autofarm of Bicester, Oxfordshire. Remastered Porsche so rare only 25 were ever made could be yours for eye-popping £850K – with 4L engine & 435 horsepower " MOT records indicate minimal usage - just 476 miles covered in five years. "This is wholly in keeping with what we know about our vendor, who was a very much a car enthusiast, having owned all sorts of interesting cars from Jaguars to 2CVs, but who was also a very busy solicitor with little time to enjoy his Porsche. "At some point in 2011, he drove the car into his barn adjoining his stone Northamptonshire house and there it has sat ever since." Despite being abandoned, the barn's warm, dry air helped preserve the rare car remarkably well. "Its condition when it was put away must have been exceptional and very much in-keeping with a minimally used 40,000-mile 911, with original features and components still in place. "Bodywork panels, paintwork, carpets, headlining and factory-finishes all appear to be original - and a jack and toolkit complete the picture. "The car is a feast of detail for any Porsche enthusiast, preserved in a manner that they will really appreciate. "Sadly the owner passed away in early 2025 and it falls to the family, particularly his son, to find it a new home. "This fantastic car is sensibly guided and will obviously require close inspection and a thorough recommissioning before starting/driving but it offers huge potential. "Cars built from September 1986 onwards were fitted with the more user-friendly G50 Getrag gearbox. "But all 3.2 Carreras feature galvanised bodies, which together with Porsche's legendary build quality, ensure that these classics are long lasting." It was expected to fetch around £25,000 when sold on Saturday by Iconic Auctioneers in Northampton. A spokesperson said: "It was driven into a barn for storage in 2011 and offered exactly as found, dust and all. "It tripled its estimate amid a bidding frenzy. "With 33 registered telephone bidders as well as numerous bidders in the room and online, bidding raced to £76,500. "This wonderfully preserved G50‑gearbox example that remains largely original, obviously captured bidders' imaginations with its untouched state and clear potential." It comes after astonishing images showed an abandoned graveyard of vintage cars and fire engines left to rot. And a classic car dealership worth a whopping £200,000 has been discovered - after sitting in the dark for 20 years. 5 5
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Mercedes G-Wagon with incredible royal link and extravagant chestnut suede interior goes on auction for huge £135,000
A ONE-of-a-kind Mercedes G-Wagon once used by Dubai royalty is going under the hammer for a jaw-dropping £135,000. The luxury 4x4, based in Dubai, was driven by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, for hunting trips across the desert. 7 7 The 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 500 turns heads with its fresh terracotta paint job and extravagant chestnut suede interior, complete with glossy walnut trim. Packed with top-of-the-range features, it boasts heated seats, an electric sunroof, side steps, blind spot assistance, parking sensors and a reversing camera. Under the bonnet, the beast houses a powerful 5.5-litre V8 engine, capable of hitting speeds up to 135mph, according to Luxury Auto News. It's barely been driven too, clocking just 1,800 miles. To protect the luxury finish from desert dust, the carpet was even fitted with a special leather overmat. Originally delivered in Palladium Silver Metallic, the G-Wagon was later resprayed in a stunning terracotta shade to stand out even more. The rare motor is being sold through Shift Online's Europe and Middle East auction, with bidding opening tomorrow and closing next Monday. A spokesperson for RM Sotheby's, which is handling the sale, said: "With its stunning body colour and lavishly specified Chestnut leather interior, this G-Wagen presents an exciting opportunity to acquire a unique version of an iconic Mercedes-Benz model." 7 7 7 7
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Greater Manchester car dealership is selling £12,500 Nissan Leaf as an 'eco-friendly' hearse
Funerals are typically traditional affairs. When sending off a loved one for the final time, many choose a sombre black hearse to carry the coffin to its final resting place without a second thought. But families now have a more unusual option to choose from - as a custom-made hearse in the form of a cramped Nissan Leaf has hit the market. Marketed as a 'greener and more eco way of conducting funerals', the 2016 electric hatchback has been revamped into a makeshift coffin car, and is currently on sale in Atherton. READ MORE: Prince Harry escorted from courtroom by bodyguards amid woman's outburst READ MORE: A34 LIVE Shoppers 'stuck in Tesco car park for an hour' as accident sparks traffic chaos Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE The front passenger seat and the seat behind have been removed to make way for a 6.5ft casket. There is limited space in the vehicle, with just enough room for a driver next to the coffin and a loved one in the back. A full charge on the motor can allow the eco-hearse to do 100 miles and reach 89mph, as reported by Luxury Auto News. The passenger side doors have been replaced with a custom sheet of glass for passers-by to see through and pay their respects. The deck also allows for the coffin to be tilted slightly to offer a better view out of the window. The nine-year-old Nissan has just 17,540 miles on the clock, and is finished in a professional silver exterior - making it perfect for anyone who wants to avoid the traditional funereal black. The electric motor is now up for sale on eBay for £12,500 in Atherton, Manchester. The buyer will also receive charging connectors, manuals and an MOT certificate valid until April 2026. Brahms Electric Vehicles converted the Nissan into an eco-hearse, but it is now being sold by Classic Cars Direct, who said: 'A greener and more ECO way of conducting funerals. 'Allowing funerals to be conducted in a quiet and environmentally friendly fashion. 'This Eco-friendly hearse can travel a whooping 100 Miles on a full charge, making it more than suitable for business use. 'Classic Cars Direct LTD is a family-run business specialising in the buying and selling of used funeral vehicles.'
