A massive SA car collection is up for auction in Johannesburg this weekend. There will be over 100 cars up for grabs. And subsequently, auction bidders from five continents have already registered to be new owners to parts of this classic collection. 

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Unprecedented

The collection has seen incredible popularity ahead of this weekend’s auction. An excess of 2,5 million views of the e-catalogue has been garnered for what is billed as the Legends & Classics Auction. 

High Street Auctions Director and Lead Auctioneer Joff van Reenen comments on the auction: “Our biggest response is from South African collectors. Not far behind them is the interest expressed by Australian bidders, then England, New Zealand and other countries such as the United States, Dubai, India, Italy, Kenya, Namibia and Germany.”

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Classics galore

Among the classic metal up for grabs are a 1971 Ford Capri Perana, a 1971 Ford Fairmont GT, a 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV 3,0-litre (once the fastest production car in SA) and a rare Mercedes-Benz W186 Model 300 Adenauer. 

Additionally, interest for classic car fans include:

  • 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback,
  • 1980 Corvette Stingray,
  • 1962 Split Window VW Kombi,
  • 1970 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL, and a
  • 1972 Dodge Valiant Charger.

Anyone interested can register here: https://livebidder.co.za/register/. Importantly, a registration fee of R25 000 is applicable. The fee is refundable to any unsuccessful bidders on the day.