Congruent with our grey summer, the global geopolitical jitters have left some collectors wary of the market. Yet contrary to gloomy speculation, I am proud to say that we have had the highest value sales year in our history. We are fast approaching our 35th year and this lifetime of experience gives us a unique advantage in recognising patterns and weathering changes to the market. Articles reporting on the health of the market rely on published auction sales figures, so whilst we don’t often talk about the extent of our success, it feels like a fortuitous time for a dose of optimism from the private sales sector!
Much like the art market, despite nerves, the appetite for the Old Masters remains healthy – two great Alfa 8C 2300s, the 917K, three Jaguar D-Types and a number of Cobras have all sold well, amongst many others. In recent years the change of generations and the trust we have built has allowed us to bring to market some automotive gems that would have otherwise not been available, and at a time when quality really shines, we are, as ever, thankful to our consigners for entrusting us with their wonderful cars.
We often expect to see a concurrence between enquiries and the events that have come to pass and this year was no exception with an enthusiastic uptick in enquiries on 50s and 60s sports racers and 1960s GT cars as a direct result of Goodwood Revival, as well as a renewed drive for GT1 cars ahead of next year’s Le Mans Classic. With each year comes a new event and it is commendable that so many of them are aimed at engaging younger collectors. In fact, two of our most notable consignments, the unrepeatable Figoni 8C and Stirling Moss DB3S have both gone to enthusiastic collectors under 30 who are already out using their cars. We still consistently see interest in cars that unlock tickets to the Mille Miglia, Le Mans Classic, Monaco and Goodwood Revival with a premium on entry to multiple events (in the following pages, you’ll see two cars that can do all 4!).
We are now looking toward Salon Retromobile 2025 and seeking consignments for our famous Fiskens stand. It is where we have launched our first collection of the year across the last three decades and an unparalleled opportunity to put the World’s Greatest Cars in front of the world’s greatest collectors. We are already in the throes of planning and I can’t wait for you to see what we have in store!
Yours Gregor
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