1980s classics in demand

Two 1980s Porsches proved to be top of the lots at auction. The 911s went under the hammer at Classic Car Auctions’ sale on Saturday, 2 December.

The most expensive was a 1989 911 Carrera Supersport (SSE), which sold for £71,500 - more than £11,000 over its lower estimate. While a 1985 911 3.2 SSE Targa followed closely, selling for £68,750. The cars were two of nine Porsches successfully hammered away in the sale.

Demand for fast Fords is always high and ten cars from the blue oval found new homes. A concours condition 1987 Sierra RS Cosworth sold for nearly £6000 over its lower estimate, fetching £37,950. 

A 1988 XR3i cabriolet sold for £12,650, a 1986 Escort RS Turbo Series I fetched £10,120, and a 1983 Escort RS1600i which sold for £9900.

Another 1980s icon which attracted the longest bidding war of the day. A concours-winning 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTi convertible, formerly owned by Sir David Jason OBE, eventually sold for £17,820 (almost £7000 over its lower estimate).

Then there was the 1984 Opel Manta 400, which sold for just over its upper estimate, at £50,600. In total, 80% of lots were sold for a premium-inclusive total of £1.8m.