2007 was yet another record year for H&H, Europe's largest specialist auctioneers of fine cars, motorcycles, registration numbers, bicycles and automobilia.
Motorcar Highlights
Not only did H&H set new world records for the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport, Lotus 25 and 72 (the company had already achieved the top price for a Lotus 49), but it raised the bar for several iconic models of Ferrari and continued its success story with the Lagonda marque. The top 10 car sellers were:
- 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport - £495,000.
- 1962 Lotus 25 F1 racer - £489,500.
- 1970 Lotus 72 F1 racer - £286,000.
- 1939 Lagonda V12 Le Mans Recreation - £154,000.
- 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC - £148,500.
- 1973 Ferrari 365/GTB4 Daytona - £148,500.
- 1957 AC Ace Bristol - £126,500.
- 1976 Lancia Stratos HF - £97,900.
- 1936 Lagonda LG45 Tourer - £88,000.
- 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT - £83,600.
Motorcycle Highlights
The star of the motorcycle sales was the last Vincent ever made, but many other successes followed, making 2007 by far the most successful yet for H&H's burgeoning motorcycle department. The top five sellers were:
- 1955 Vincent Black Prince - £39,600.
- 1983 Suzuki XR45 - £30,800.
- 1989 Honda RC30 - £30,250.
- 1956 Norton Manx 30M - £28,600.
- 2005 Bimota Tesi 2D - £25,300.
Automobilia Highlights
Having gained a reputation for successfully auctioning the archives of bygone race and rally stars, H&H demolished its house record for such ephemera by achieving over £17,000 for the Bert Hadley collection. The top five automobilia sales of the year were:
- Bert Hadley archives - £17,089.
- Michele Conti model of Ferrari 250 TR - £11,812.
- Ayrton Senna portrait by Craig Warwick - £5,625.
- Mike Wood Archives - £1,950.
- Delahaye child's car - £1,913.
Bicycle Highlights
H&H's bicycle consultant Paul Adams continues to unearth some splendid machines of all ages and last year was a record one for his department, too. The top five sellers were:
- MacMillan - £4,400.
- 1890 Guest & Barrow Solid Tyre Safety - £3,080.
- 1878 Coventry Machinist Co. - £2,090.
- 1880 Ordinary - £1,320.
- 1883 Coventry Machinist Co. Ordinary - £1,250.
Exciting Year Ahead
Never a company to stand still, H&H has some exciting plans for 2008, including sales at no fewer than three new national venues. The auctions confirmed to date include:
- The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, February 26/27.
- Harrogate International Centre, April 15/16.
- Loseley Park, Guildford, June 7/8.
- Uttoxeter Racecourse, July 6.
- Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, July 22/23.
Next Week's Sale - Cheltenham
The headline car for next week's sale at Cheltenham Racecourse is a 1935 Alfa Romeo, once owned by Benito Mussolini and driven to 13th place in the Mille Miglia by his chauffeur. It carries an estimate of £600,000 - £800,000.
For further information on H&H Auctions Ltd and its sales, please visit
http://www.handh.co.uk or call +44 (0)1925 730630.
