Johannesburg will host a large classic car auction on 5 December, which will allow car buyers to pick from over 140 vehicles.
The cars on auction, which is being run by Creative Rides and High Street Auctions, are part of the late Louis Coetzer’s “world-class collection”.
“It includes a number of extraordinary American 1950s and 60s classics, as well as spectacular muscle cars and a selection of rare models from one of the largest private international Mercedes-Benz collections,” said the auctioneers.
The range of cars on offer can be viewed online, while public viewing will take place daily from 8.30 to 17:00 until 4 December – they day before the auction.
Interest in the collection has already peaked locally and internationally, said the auctioneers, with bidders pre-registering from every province in South Africa
“A myriad international bidders from North America, South America, Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and other countries in Africa will be participating in the sale,” they added.
Standout Mercedes-Benz models on offer from the auction include:
- 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 Dora W189
- 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 Adenauer W186
- 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230S Fintail Station Wagon
- 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton 109 Station Wagon
- 1964 Mercedes-Benz Coupe 220SE
Moving away from the German brand, a range of American vehicles will also be on offer, including:
- 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Station Wagon
- 1962 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible
- 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
Photos
Photos of standout models from the auction are posted below.
1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 Ponton Station Wagon
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 Dora W189
1958 MG Magnette
1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
1967 Mercedes-Benz 230S Fintail Station Wagon
1979 Chevrolet Corvette
1987 Toyota Supra MK III
1970 Pontiac GTO
1972 Opel Manta Coupe
1974 Ford Mustang
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