A number of interesting classics crossed the block at H&H's Duxford sale on 24 April, but it was homegrown cars that eventually won over the room.
The star of the show was a 1934 Lagonda M45 T8 Tourer, which raised an impressive £123,200 despite a pre-sale estimate of just £60-80,000.
One of just ten survivors known to the Lagonda Club, the car was formerly in the care of Walter 'Wal' Handley and had a detailed history that was well known to the club. Offered in barnfind condition it prompted much bidding, though it hadn't turned a wheel in 30 years.
Highest estimated of all the lots was a 1969 Aston Martin DB6, which also beat the auctioneer's expectations by selling for £157,920, exceeding its upper estimate by £17,920. While its Dubonnet Rosso bodywork was described as being in very good condition, the history file with invoices totalling £90,000 did more to reassure potential suitors.
A photograph of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip viewing the car was also included in the sale.
A 1923 Marmon Model 34B Speedster, a replica of the 1920 Indianapolis 500 pace car and one of just six survivors known to the owners' club, smashed its £35,000 upper estimate to sell for £53,760.
