This coming Saturday, Turners Auctions will sell some seriously high-class metal at their Penrose, Auckland, branch.
Featuring two Rolls Royce Phantoms, three Porsche Carreras, and a host of rare luxury vehicles, Turners is describing the catalogue for its upcoming prestige auction on the 11th September as their most prestigious yet.
The centrepiece of the auction catalogue is a 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom; bought brand new in 2003 for $1,000,000 this car is one of only three in New Zealand and is estimated to sell for upwards of $300,000.
“We’re pretty stunned with the prestige collection we have up for auction this time around, and the 2003 Rolls Royce Phantom is the pinnacle of every luxury car-lover’s aspirations. We expect interest in this car to be extremely high, both here and overseas,” says Graham Roberts, Chief Executive at Turners Auctions.
The other Rolls Royce Phantom going under the hammer is a classic 1967 model (main picture), which was once one of the Lord Mayor of London’s official town cars. This stunning piece of motoring history is a collector’s dream, and is expected to fetch between $75,000 and $100,000 under the hammer.
Another highly iconic entry up for grabs is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulet. A vehicle of choice with the much-loved playboy Hugh Hefner, this example was originally built as a hardtop, but was subsequently converted to the rarer soft-top ‘Landaulet’ model at great expense by a very determined owner.
Another star on offer is a very rare 1989 Lamborghini LM002. One of only 25 in the world, this 5.2L V12 beast was designed and built for the Italian Army and would be perfect for anyone who wants to make a statement. The car has been through a leg of the Thailand Gumball 3,000 with a disused AK47 mounted on its back, a throwback to its unsuccessful military career.
For those looking for a little more class, Turners also have a 2004 BMW 645Ci that will be selling at no reserve, and a stunning 
gold-coloured 2003 Bentley Arnage T that’s expected to sell under the hammer for around $40,000 – $60,000.
Other cars on offer include:
· 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 Limousine
· 2006 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
· 2004 Porsche 911 Targa
· 2010 BMW M3
· 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue
The prestige auction, which gets underway on Saturday 11 September at 12pm, features 22 vehicles with an estimated value of around $2.4 million. Turners Auctions are sure this is the most extensive, extravagant and exciting prestige line-up they have ever housed.
A collection of more than 50 rare number plates will also be auctioned off individually by Turners Auctions, so that buyers can pick up a plate for their new purchase. Valuable plates such as “T”, “MAORI”, “GOLD”, “69″, “DEVIL”, “ENVY”, “LUST” and “JESUS” will all be up for grabs, along with many more.
The Prestige Car Auction will be held at Turners Auctions Penrose, Auckland. Building A, corner of Leonard and Penrose Roads, at 12pm Saturday September 11.
To find out more and see the full auction catalogue, click here to visit the Turners auction website.
