H&H Classics had a very successful 2024, selling over 1,100 classic and performance cars, motorcycles, and scooters at nine physical auctions. The company reported a sales total of more than £14 million and an overall sales success rate of 74%.
Global Appeal and Celebrity Cars
Buyers from nearly 40 countries participated in H&H auctions, with close to 11,000 individuals registering to bid. Among the most popular lots were vehicles with celebrity connections including an Aston Martin Vanquish used by Pierce Brosnan and EON Productions for promoting the James Bond film Die Another Day, and a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL previously owned by racing legend Sir Stirling Moss.
“Market conditions continue to show that enthusiasts are keen to buy vehicles with sensible estimates and careful sale curation.
James McWilliam, sales manager at H&H Classics
“Indeed, our auctions in 2024 attracted almost 11,000 bidders, whether in person, by commission bidding, or on the telephone or online.
“Once again, the venues in Buxton, Duxford and Solihull all attracted eager enthusiasts, while it’s particularly pleasing to announce that we will be building on this with an additional new venue at Kelham Hall in Nottinghamshire for 2025.”
Iconic Sales and High-Value Highlights
Several classic cars sold for significant sums in 2024:
- A 1930 Bugatti Type 46 Weymann Coupe sold for £300,000.
- A 1967 Aston Martin DB6 achieved £250,000.
- A 1938 Jaguar SS100 2½ Litre found a new owner for £225,000.
Top Motorcycle and Scooter Sales
- A 1952 Vincent Black Shadow Series C, sold for £46,000.
- A 1942 Indian 741B, fetching £26,450.
- A 1980 Ducati 900 SS, which brought in £20,700.
Vintage scooters also saw success:
- A 1965 Vespa GS160 Official Quadrophenia Album Scooter sold for £21,850.
- A 1965 Lambretta GT200 ‘Paul Smith’ achieved £17,480.
- A 1968 Rimini Lambretta Ancillotti Special went for £15,525.
