2023 NEC Classic Motor Show Iconic Auction preview. My pick of the best cars on sale this Saturday

Iconic Auctioneers (previously known as Silverstone Auctions) 2023 NEC Classic Motor Show auction preview. The auction starts at 10am on Saturday, 11th November and here's my guide to some of the best cars going under the hammer this Saturday.
For more info of all the lots in this weekend's sale, or to register to bid, please click on the link below:
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[@neilrobson3064]

The master. No expensive camerawork or gimmicks - just a great conversational style and a wealth of knowledge to pass on…..

[@Neil_Gordon]

I wholeheartedly agree

[@ChosenHandle117]

@@Neil_Gordon +1.... no stupid video-jerk stuff.... like Doug D and many others do. I truly: a) don't see the point b) don't know how they do it. But I do know it's deeply irritating.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

​@@ChosenHandle117yup, no expensive camerawork, but very good camerawork 👌

[@alvaromurillo3749]

Well said👍🏼

[@darylclifford]

Harry is the GOAT in my mind. He knows almost all the back stories too.. he’s on fire 🔥✨⚡️

[@tinto278]

These auction previews are up there with my favourite content on the channel. Never stop, Harry!

[@Neil_Gordon]

I could not agree more

[@eldorado767]

Love these previews but I want more from these auctions. Maybe in future, film longer and split into 2 episodes?

[@CCFerrariF1]

Harry, please strongly consider purchasing that Dakar Mitsubishi Evolution. It’s epic and would make for great Harry’s Garage and Harry’s Farm content!

[@jamesallison4875]

Sometimes I feel that your best videos are these auction previews. You are immensely knowledgeable about so many cars that it’s amazing! Thanks for sharing the erudition, my friend.

[@jblack5323]

Harry is great because he’s not fake like a good 75% of the others. He’s a genuine car man as we all know and there’s no bullshit from him, or pointing or shouting. He’s one of the only ones I watch now as the whole car thing is burnt out for me. Im not interested some try hard driving and then regurgitating basic info on a 205 gti/Cosworth/964/e30 m3 while he shouts and shows fake emotions. I do miss the old days of print but that because I’m an old twat I guess 😂

[@victorzerpa1142]

Harry is rapidly becoming my favorite car personality

[@pereldh5741]

Welcome to our gang! Its big..

[@haoli2465]

all car geeks love him!

[@JohnyMcNeal]

Never too late I guess. Harry is present in auto world for decades. EVO magazine history, google it, it's interesting. One of rare channels worth spending time on. I even started watching some farm video although I have zero interest in farming. 😅

[@JohnyMcNeal]

Also check some old videos, like road trips he had and restoration ones of which some ended pretty recently. If you haven't seen them that is.

[@ianwatson3315]

And Iain Tyrell

[@steve_troy]

Gallardos are unpopular as they made over 14000 of them, many of which are in a dire state these days after being mercilessly thrashed by drug dealers, influencers and crypto bros. These drag the value of all of them down. They're essentially the Honda civic of Lamborghinis.

[@mazboengineer]

HG auction reviews are like a buffet of car porn ❤

[@generalmassive1907]

17:10 What the hell is the world comeing to when someone spends 200 grand ruining a perfectly good merc sl and turning it into a fuckin milk float 😢

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

This could be 3hrs long,Harry should be the auctioneer. I’m convinced I need every car he’s mentioned 😂

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

These previews by Harry are pure automotive gold...👍🏻 If only Iconic's actual auction presentation was as good...the first one a couple of months ago was awful with errors by the (poor) auctioneers, (get Johnathan Humbert back on!) poor YT presentation with bad lighting and low resolution, and none of the usual exciting atmosphere in the room they used to have when they were Silverstone auctions. 😖 Let's hope that lessons were learned and they raise their game to the previous high standards otherwise Harry's superb presentation here will be wasted again. Great vid Harry. 😃

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Clearly they didn't take my advice or feedback...this auction was a visual disaster. No cars shown on YT, two very poor auctioneers, no atmosphere or entertainment value whatsoever! This company since it's re-brand has completely lost the plot. 😖

[@2ears1mouth786]

@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab wow, quite disappointing to hear this in 2023... is it really so hard to get this sorted? plenty of talented people available to hire, i think.

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

@@2ears1mouth786 It's very odd isn't it? Harry tees them up in such a brilliant fashion only for them to serve up a truly amateurish presentation on YT little better than a CCTV cam. They used to be so good at this previously, it was top entertainment so quite how its come to this is weird.😕

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

I LOVE THESE WALK ABOUTS! 😊❤

[@fatwalletboy2]

Think it was that same stand Iconic that wanted to charge visitors an additional £10 to walk round their roped off enclosure ....the cheek! I passed having already paid my show admission price of £42.50......not sure what was behind this charge......so Harry you saved me a tenner and I got up close and personal to the cars.

[@MrBlackenzo]

In regards to the Gallardo, Harry. They’re cheap because they’re extremely high maintenance. The engines are made of cheese, and unless the bore in the engine itself has been rectified early in its life (which it’s likely that it hasn’t, as most weren’t) then they’re a ticking time bomb, sadly. They’re not Audi V10’s, they’re Lambo’s own. From 06 onwards they were better but by much. Not to mention the cost of other maintenance. Such a shame, because as you say, a V10 Lambo, Manual, for that money, is such good value. Unfortunately there’s a reason for that :(

[@jamesallison4875]

Sometimes I think my favorite Harry’s are these auction previews. You are just so knowledgeable about everything! How can that be? Harry, I enjoy you immensely. Thanks 🙏

[@KevZJ]

I say this every time, but I wish these videos were 3 hours long. I learn so much.

[@mickthemonkey]

Montreal, JPS Esprit, CSL & Europa are all stunning. The colours make them.

[@preppen78]

Love them. That CSL...

[@S_Edward_Burns_ArtsEditor]

"No reserve" on the talent here from Harry, as ever. Many thanks to his helpers too.

[@Taylor___]

Love these videos Harry. Brilliant.

[@timwilks666]

That Dakar Pajero would look cool next to your bikes Harry. Perfectly justifiable as a farm vehicle too. Go for it.

[@phils2180]

11:30pm on a Thursday evening and I'm sat here drooling into my pint!🍺 Thanks Harry!😀👍

[@andtime4918]

He does look good for his age.

[@grahamcoffer1720]

Harry is just the best at this ,superb knowledge delivered with so much enthusiasm!

[@Fourrings80]

I'm not a fan of Green but wow that CSL is spectacular!

[@S-T-E-V-E]

You need to buy that Pajero Dakar Harry, you can't keep doing the Bikes forever! Go on, you can tell the wife it's the safer alternative! 😂👌

[@julian987r4]

These auction previews are fantastic!

[@animal355]

Someone took a long bath on that EV SL Mercedes... 200k build cost, proving that converting a classic is a money pit. I'd take the Jenson or the 944. Great Video Harry.

[@K22MDL]

Excellent walkaround Harry, you really are at the top of your game. Respect to you.

[@johncreedon7847]

The V10 gallardo for 70k ..what a machine!

[@theblackhand6485]

'I just want to show you...', but instead Harry stops at almost all cars and has a well interesting story with it. Well done!

[@mareks26]

That Ford Transit van sold for £46,125

[@mareks26]

2004 Range Rover - Ex-Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II A Range Rover with a Royal past. Formerly the property of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Sold for: £132,750

[@simonbarnes9600]

Just a bloke who loves cars talking to all of us who love them, brilliant.

[@burgundyexpress]

That Pantera looks amazing! Shame you didn't show us that.

[@jonntischnabel]

Wow, the jps esprit took me back. In around 1984, when i was 7, my next door neighbour had one. It was literally like having KITT from knight rider next door! 😂❤

[@Matteo_Licata]

As an Alfa buff, I can't help but point out a few things about the Montreal's history. The car owes its name to the Canadian city, where two identical prototypes were shown during the 1967 World's Fair. They were indeed well received, and a production version was greenlighted. However, the whole car was actually redesigned on its way to production. It is taller and narrower than the concept car, and the V8 fitted even without the bulge on the bonnet: that was added purely as decoration, and it's actually narrower than the engine's airbox underneath.

[@harrysgarage]

Thanks for info. I was told by my guide at the Alfa Museum the Montreal bonnet design changed between concept and production because the V8 engine wouldn't have fitted without this change but I will now refer to your explanation, as I'm sure you're correct! They were also the source of where the Montreal was first shown in public..

[@professorcalculus5315]

That escort rs2000 is wild

[@M4rky71]

It’s interesting to see the restored cars now being sold on. That’s the sign the people who know about each marque know their value is now never going to reach the cost of the resto and it’s time to bail out. This aligns with the crash in Porsche values which reflects the credit squeeze. Sell now if you have any finance outstanding.

[@deadpoolredsuit4892]

15:27 Lotus Esprit S2 ..if i owned one of those it would have to be in white ^_^ 16:39 BMW 3.0 CSL - I love those cars ^_^ 27:43 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am ..how cool is that! ^_^ 6:37 (to the right) appears to be a Ferrari F355 ^_^ ..sadly Harry fails to checkout any of the Ferrari's. In one shot there appears to be a DeLorean (see if you can spot it).

[@mattdedasc]

Lovely video. I've been to a couple of auction lately. I expect that, save from the blue chip stuff, it will be a bloodbath.

[@jindip9409]

Thanks harry. These are my favorite types of videos you make.

[@Diecastclassicist]

I’ll have the 3.0 CSL and the Montreal, please. Maybe the S1 Elise too, for when the others break down…

[@rivaterrier]

Matt black bonnets were cool when I was a kid. 50 odd years later I discover why!

[@brianiswrong]

I never knew why either, at 58 I discover why😊

[@tomriley5790]

Saphire Cosworths were the cars I wanted as a small boy at school :-)! I thought Harry was going to buy the Gallardo :-)!

[@LoudModeOn]

Man I could spend some money in that place this weekend!

[@thabudmaster]

I love the information & history I learn in these videos thanks! Are there any other channels on KZbin that are similar anyone would recommend?

[@raytrace2014]

'Go find another as they used to say.' People still say 'FIND ANOTHER!', Harry. Listen to the excellent Smith and Sniff podcast.

[@paulmackay6376]

Buy it Harry.......

[@luketaplin42]

Excellent vid Honestly I thought the RS200 EVO would be in the millions of pounds 😮

[@keithdarcy7302]

Harry, any chance of a review video to discuss what made the reserve and what didn't and maybe give us your view of where the market is at? What hot and what's not!

[@JohnWicksdogwalker]

Time to buy another Euromillions ticket so I can afford the petrol to get there. Super preview Harry - I do so like being able to enjoy these cars vicariously through you 👍

[@zcat1006]

ThanX, Harry. So many wonderful cars. Art on wheels. Your presentation is always spot on!

[@davidcooks5265]

Thank goodness we have harry going around these beautiful car's, I'd be a dribbling mess🤪👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ManxAndy]

Loved the Jensen, and the Clio V6….two cars I would have in my garage , oh and the V10 Lamborghini Gallardo…👍😜🇮🇲👌

[@jsnadrian]

i love how much passion you have for the jaguar project cars. they were a pure expression of car enthusiasm, in defiance of the broader trends we're seeing in the car industry. truly a special set of cars.

[@jamesmisener3006]

"Rock around the farm in" haha. Great preview Harry. Thank you Cheers 🇨🇦

What a pity that you just left all those Rollers and Bentley’s aside...😢

[@johnandrews3568]

Wasn't the Alfa Montreal showcased at Expo 67 in ummmm...... Montreal?

[@itsrichard1315]

Keep the auction videos coming 👍 great fun to watch

[@seldom23]

The Montreal was first shown... well, there's a hint in the name

[@anthonywatkins2783]

I use to work in Westbury Wiltshire on the trading estate right opposite where the Marcos were built, as a teenager I dreamed of owning one but never did, I’m 69 years old now and the owner of a TVR Chimaera 4.5 and just love it, a real fun car which always puts a smile on my face as soon as I turn the ignition key, great and very fair review of both these proper British sports cars. 👌

[@RichardNorris-z2v]

Not all Alfa Montreals are LHD! They made 180 RHD cars as well. Nice video Harry 👍

[@astatichiker204]

Thanks! You know, I would easily pay few bucks to get a deeper/longer content on that, and I think I’m not the only one.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

25:12 The Ford Duratec V6 was developed by Porsche? And people still mock the V6 Jaguars (X- and S-Types) for using "Ford engines"!

[@joebloggs4191]

Almost every car is way more expensive or even double the price in Europe compared to the UK

[@stevemawer848]

So much for "rip-off Britain". 🙂

[@PazLeBon]

Do we really consider cars classics at just 20 odd years old? or in some cases just ten. thats not how it used to work :) i cant imagine buying new car when these are available

[@autohuyskooistra]

Always love these episodes!!

[@crb003]

Restored for £1m yours for 50p and a button

[@FoxyEmGee]

Please do a follow up vid with prices they sold for

[@johnsim3722]

There's some very tempting bits of metal in there. The shocker is the guide price for the DBS Concorde edition. First, it's an another design disaster by hack Marek Reichman. A mess inside and out. Secondly they charge extra for the Concorde exhausts! WTF? You pay though the nose for a homage to Concorde and they want to fleece you more for a homage to Concorde! Crazy.

[@richardtoonkel6484]

Wonderful. Thanks so much.

[@johnnysmith863]

That Concorde Aston is bloomin' awful. I'll have that Taiga green CSL thanks!

[@bobwillsher5716]

well done H another great video Thank You

[@StuntmanMike88]

Just a little remark regarding the prices of the cars that- in your opinion, are too cheap. Uhm, no- they are reasonably priced, like the Gallardo and the Project Jags. Everything else is just utterly overpriced to an extend, that is just stupid. Please stop complaining about cars being too cheap but rather complain about the stupidity that the rest of the market is!

[@stevemawer848]

Cars, like most things, are worth what people are prepared to pay for them. With a bit of a nudge from auction houses, maybe.

[@HardcoreMotors]

@@stevemawer848 The thing is, fewer people have absurdly much more money than the vast majority and hence are willing to pay those retarded surreal prices. The result is, that there is a relatively tiny group of people buying, collecting and reselling those cars to each other. Actual car people, even with a good/high income are left out and are not able to buy and enjoy those cars anymore. I don't mind at all, if 50 guys over the globe get off from getting 1 of 5 limted custom Königseggs etc. just to sell them for 5 million more a couple of months later to another asshole. But cars like Evos, Skylines, M3s or even regular E30s having asking prices of 50-500k or a new Turbo or GT3 costing 300k pisses me off.

[@gillie-monger3394]

Never mind that VW Lambo Harry, I'm drooling over that baby blue Frogeye Sprite behind it!

[@crashalot63]

How am I going to have time to win the Eurolotto before Saturday….???

[@artovnoyes8479]

Genuine enthusiasm, coupled with a vast knowledge and experience, makes all Harry's videos top viewing material.

[@andrewnichols1023]

That e36 m3 Behind himis sick as hell.

[@DonAl9114]

Very interesting video. Thank you so much Harry. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻🇩🇪

[@seanhershey3390]

“ Buick Le Sabre…( Lee SAY Burr)..sorry, now I feel like a jerk..

[@ronschwolsky1626]

That Le Sabre was sweeeeet!!

[@chriswilkinson1991]

Did Harry say he still has the Clio 182?

[@ATomRileyA]

Some great stuff for sale, great video also.

[@bluepete1913]

I saw the MG popping into the garage earlier this week..... Still looked special

[@johngordon9387]

I love these auction videos and could easily sit here watching Harry talk for over an hour on these lots. Particularly, when I see cars in the background and hoping they make Harry's cut

[@alansorbie4038]

Great video. Interesting on the Gallardo, back when they were current I drove one back to back with a 996 GT3 and a Ferrari 360. Much as I loved the Lamborghini I thought it felt a bit dull and safe compared to the other two, grippy and competent, like a faster Audi TT?

[@EvoraGT430]

The early Gallardos also have massive reliability issues.

[@foxxster3565]

An electric SL. Should be made a capital offence. Glad the idiot who did it is taking a massive bath. Some lovely cars there, I can imagine if I was a squillionaire I would be adding several to my collection. Alas… Thanks again Harry. Always a good day when I see the notification that you have a new video. Oh, do you expect bidding to be as high this year. Given the whole cost of finance thing.. and cost of living. Probably wouldn’t affect the kinds of people who would buy these as they probably pay cash, not using finance.

[@tiguanman1170]

This is why Harry's Garage is so popular. A Project 8 with 160 miles on the clock? Better to own it, drive it properly and let others share the experience with you.

[@cossie60]

Fun fact... The RS200 Evo actually held the Guinness world record for the 0-60 time for a good few years. It was 2.7 sec. It took the McLaren F1 to dethrone it.

[@russcooke5671]

No mate the f1 took 3.2 seconds to 60. It was the Bugatti in 2.5 seconds. 👌👌👌

[@lonersanonymous]

I would watch a 2 hour version of this

[@kevindimauro9689]

Surprised to see so many American specimens included. Harry’s excitement over the Pontiac Firebird was completely unexpected.

[@loverofgod6176]

My Liverpool driving instructor back in the early 80s owned one and as you might imagine, was a real character. I never did get a go in it!

[@lukeseib4667]

These are just a droolathon. Thanks Harry!

[@kevindawson9270]

I just do not understand why you would own a Jag Project 7 or 8 and not drive it. Want an investment, buy property or shares...

[@lesflynn4455]

I love these videos where Mr Metcalfe is geeking out at auction listings. I totally get his excitement at some of these classics. This auction is, particularly interesting. There is some amazing stuff.

[@martinjones5560]

I know they don’t bring in as many viewers but it’s a shame you couldn’t do the bikes.

[@leekindell9937]

I’m there on Sunday. Love the jk owned bmw m3 and the Lambo guido. Really not keen on the jags they don’t do it for me at all 👎

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

Harry @ 28:29 I spotted some Fiat Coupes that you forgot to mention.. 😉any info on those? They weren’t listed on the linked website you provided.

[@ariebroek2404]

Very nice walk around😊👍

[@buzzedo1]

Enjoyed this. The Montreal created a fuss in...Montreal Canada not New York. Thry also made 180 rhd cars, and around 4000 in total. I think Harry needs to get to know it, the engine is a gem.

[@ricatiman]

That Pagero Dakar would make a great addition to Harry's Farm...you could set up a little rally stage...

[@christolois9705]

Alfa Montreals were available in factory right hand drive.

[@martingorringe6304]

Yep, 180 are RHD

[@quantaccount4337]

I always appreciate watching your auction walk-arounds, as there are always some new insights you share. Keep them coming. That said, I perceive these videos to be more-or-less a commercial for Iconic Auctions (without the disclaimer). I think it would be interesting to do an 'auction round-up' video after the results are in, because looking at the results of this auction (and at least in my perception - the results of most Silverstone / Iconic Auction auctions) - the majority of the lots came in below the lower estimate or didn't sell. Would be interesting to get your view on Iconic Auction's overstating of estimates (which I guess is simply 'part of the trade') vs. 'where the market is at' and what are genuinely surprising results.