FARNBOROUGH.- Ewbanks will be back in action at this years British Motor Show in Farnborough from August 17-20 with a live classic car auction on Sunday the 20th.
Among the highlights of more than 20 cars up for sale will be a spectacular Ariel Atom, shown here. Fitted with the 2.0 Ltr Honda Turbo charged engine, this unique lightweight sports car so impressed Jeremy Clarkson, that he said of it: I have never ever driven anything that accelerates so fast.
Designed to the very highest specifications, its steel classis ensures rigidity and safety.The estimate is £18,000-25,000
Other highlights include a 1964 Alvis TE21 Convertible, estimated at £140,000-145,000, a 2004 Bentley Continental (estimate £12,000-15,000), and a 1981 Pontiac Firebird, Trans Am 5.7 V8 Automatic (£15,000-20,000).
One of the more unusual lots is a genuine Indian auto rickshaw made in Pune. All fitted out to comply with British road safety standards, the Bajaj Tuk Tuk is pitched at £3,500-4,500.
The British Motor Show is a fabulous event stretching across three days when we can all celebrate the thrill and passion associated with the best designs and performance seen on our roads, says partner Andrew Ewbank.
Our auction, which starts at 2pm on August 20, will ensure that the show comes to a fitting climax with all the excitement of bidding for the best. We hope to see you there.