Bid Analysis: Hampson Auctions Held on July 27
Hampson Auctions' July Sale at Oulton Park Gold Cup Yields Robust Results
The Hampson Auctions' July sale, held at the Oulton Park Gold Cup on July 27, 2025, was a resounding success, with over 80% of the lots finding new homes. The event, which took place as part of a larger classic racing and retro-themed gathering, attracted a diverse array of automotive enthusiasts and collectors.
The top sellers of the day included some truly remarkable vehicles. The rare right-hand-drive 1976 Ferrari 308 Vetroresina was the star of the show, fetching an impressive £73,125. Another headliner was a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series 4 'Oscar India', offered at no reserve and selling for £55,125.
Fords were a significant part of the auction, with the Escort Mk2 RS2000, the 1987 Ford Capri 280 'Brooklands', and a 'restomod' Ford Anglia 105E all finding eager buyers. The Escort Mk2 RS2000, presented in full period Rothmans livery and boasting an outstanding specification, sold for £30,375 without reserve. The Capri 280 'Brooklands' fetched £23,625, while the Anglia 105E 'restomod', fitted with a 2.1-litre Pinto and twin Weber 48 DCOEs, sold for £11,025.
Other notable high sellers included a 2014 Land Rover Defender 110XS at £34,312, a 1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Litre FHC at £32,344, and a track-ready 1981 Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 in full period Rothmans livery at £30,375. A 1934 Bentley 3½ Litre Special Sports Roadster found a new owner for £23,062, and a 1994 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 with 45,000 miles sold for £20,812.
The auction also featured more affordable options, such as an imported 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, which sold for £9562, and a 1988 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet, which fetched £8775. A rare 1989 Suzuki Swift GTI was sold for £5625, and an XJ40-based Jaguar XJR TWR found a new home for £3600.
The event also included some unique and unusual vehicles. A Yamaha R1-powered Bedford Rascal was sold for £4725, and an older version of a Japanese car, a 1995 Rover Mini Cooper, was sold with JDM luxuries such as air-conditioning for £7875.
The Oulton Park Gold Cup, held in Cheshire, England, is a historic motorsport meeting that provided the perfect backdrop for this exciting auction. Whether you were in the market for a potential no-reserve bargain or a prestigious, premium brand, Hampson Auctions' July sale had something for everyone.
[1] The 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series 4 'Oscar India', the Land Rover Defender 110XS, the Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Litre FHC, and the Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 were all offered with no reserve.
[2] The 1989 Audi UR quattro 2.2 Turbo 10V, a 1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Litre FHC, and a 1934 Bentley 3½ Litre Special Sports Roadster were some of the other notable high sellers.
- Conversations about the Hampson Auctions' July sale frequencies among tech enthusiasts discussing cars, sports, and racing, emphasizing the 'restomod' Ford Anglia 105E and the impressive sale of the 1978 Aston Martin V8 Series 4 'Oscar India'.
- As collectors discuss their weekend experiences, the topic of lifestyles revolves around the Oulton Park Gold Cup gathering, highlighting the diverse crowd that appreciated the mixture of gadgets like the Yamaha R1-powered Bedford Rascal and traditional 'cars' like the 1934 Bentley 3½ Litre Special Sports Roadster.
- Ahed of next year's Hampson Auctions' event, car racers aim to improve their technology and equipment, eyeing potential purchases like the 2014 Land Rover Defender 110XS or the track-ready 1981 Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000, both of which showcased at this year's sale.
