I ATTEND A CLASSIC CAR AUCTION IN SUMMER! LETCHWORTH MOTOR AUCTION

Welcome back all,
In this weeks video we head across to LMA to explore their June, classic, retro and performance sale. Entered into the sale were some incredible lots, including many one owner cars with surprisingly low mileage.
I spotted plenty of classic fords but a clean Vauxhall Corsa B caught my attention and I couldn’t believe the originality of the motor. This went for a surprisingly high sum too.
Letchworth Motor Auctions next classic sale - 28th September 2024

[@richarddinning6901]

Thank you for your time and effort you put into thease sales.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Your more than welcome! I love creating the videos 😎

[@AC87481]

Started enjoying all your vids from NZ, used to love auctions when lived in England. Well presented mate. Cheers for the footage

[@georgemorrison6689]

Thanks for showing us around Mitch a lot of really nice cars, the MK 1 Cortina was for nothing providing the under side is just as nice as under the bonnet, thanks again mate much appreciated

[@kenmarsh402]

I didn't know that they did a 5 door mk 1 Cortina. A lot of these cars brought back happy memories. My friend had a ford capri and was always painful on the neck when sitting in the back because the shape of the roof.

[@Mk2Mitch]

You’re more than welcome! I agree, you’d need to thoroughly check under these cars before raising your hand 👍🏻

[@MichaelStone-w3v]

The best ever way to show auction cars a quick look round then he actualy shows you the auction results somtime he goes into abit to much detail but still better than any other youtuber doing this . But you will never please everyone

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the comment, I’m glad you enjoy the format of the videos! I do go into a bit too much detail sometimes, when I really like the cars 🤣

[@RussCook-kn7rb]

Hi Mitch, for me the Mk1 Cortina was stunning & a bargain. Love the vids 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal, I really liked that Mk1 Cortina too 👍🏻

[@scottallan6622]

Great auction video again . Love the editing again . To many auction vids online that you wait till the end to see the car prices 👌👌👌👌👌

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate, glad you like the way I edit these videos 😁

[@stevielegrand]

Great vid, full of info as ever, Mitch, thanks so much

[@Mk2Mitch]

I’m glad you enjoyed, thank you! 👍🏻

[@bear1245]

Paddy Hopkirk & his famous Mini win in the 64’ Monte Carlo! A great story

[@MartiniHenry45]

Great channel thanks very much!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you, glad you enjoy the channel!

[@michael5089]

Always love your enthusiasm Mitch!! 😊❤

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! I try to keep the videos positive and enjoyable 😁

[@AledPritchard]

I absolutely love these cars. I can’t believe how mint the condition is on so many of these old cars. I feel quite nostalgic looking at them, I’d buy the lot! Great videos Mitch, love your channel mate.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you’re enjoying the channel mate! Yes it surprises me when I come across so many original, low milage cars 😎

[@pauloisidoro2]

I can't believe the Renault Clio went for £1400 , I never find bargain like that when I go to Auctions 😮

[@Mk2Mitch]

It sure was a bargain! I would’ve purchased it if I had the room 🤣

[@userwl2850]

At 17.55 fiat x19😍

[@mpe6678]

Hi Mitch, i totally agree with you as far as service history goes if the car speaks for itself. Some stunners there pal. Love the cabrio xr3i, love the mk1 fiesta, just a pity about the engine bay. Personally i do believe that an engine bay is the most critical. Top man. 👍👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you enjoyed the video mate! Yes the Mk1 Fiesta did need some work in the bay but I believe it would’ve made a good base for a light project! 😎

[@newburyclassiccarvideos9527]

Great video and may I ask you to say the make and model as I record classic cars and I like to learn the names so I can use in my videos myself. Thank you. David, Newbury Classic Car Videos.

[@sydsurfman012]

nicely done, and very interesting ! Good job.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you enjoyed the video! 😎

[@Mark-x1k]

I had one them in 90s only had 56k on got for 1100 was gunmetal grey immaculate only needed a tow as had been sat up , XR3I drove many a great one considering we're 1.6 were great cars and handling. 70s 80s top times

[@comfysynth]

Great job Mitch!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal! 😎

[@michaeledwards427]

Great video as always. My dream cars are classic ford's and original minis, so alot of the cars were right up my street! But, like you I was very suspicious of the sierra cosworth, ì think that car was hiding a heap of troubles, it could've even been a stolen shell, I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole!! Considering the history someone's living in cloud cuckoo land with the asking price, as they're comparing it to better condition sierras with at least some history. I know you can't feature every car but I would've liked a look at the Lancia coupe. Keep up the great work.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the comment pal, I agree with what you said regarding the cosworth! 👍🏻

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

I watched this before but got too busy to comment which I felt so guilty about - but to my shame forgot to nevertheless! Delighted to rectify that now Mitch - you work really hard to bring all us tyre kickers our little browse round some jolly interesting cars without leaving the sofa - and all in such a genial and engaging way! Wish I could do more for you. The GP tells me off for being over weight but the therapist is surprised at my improved mood 😂

[@Mk2Mitch]

I appreciate the comment mate! I’m also glad you enjoy the videos, that’s the whole reason I make them 😁

[@RWL2012]

With the Cortina being a saloon not a hatchback, it's a 4-door not a 5-door. A tailgate counts as a door but a boot lid doesn't.

[@matthewkeable1919]

I came here to say the same thing, it's like people calling a 2 door Mk1 or 2 Escort a 3 door it just isn't it's a 2 door with a boot lid

[@Mk2Mitch]

I feel people will always argue with 2 door, 3 door etc etc 🤣

[@RWL2012]

@@Mk2Mitch 😂

[@Jo007kin]

Another great presentation 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you 😁

[@stevesas632]

Wow, that little blue Metro GTA, what a bargain 😊

[@Mk2Mitch]

I agree, bargain! 😎

[@jessepeterfenton3973]

Thanks for another nice Episode my pick would've been the Escort Cabrio.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you, it was stunning 👍🏻

[@ASI-l2w]

Thanks..another interesting video. 👍🏻 The Auction fees seem high?

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you! Fees are pretty standard. Remember if it sells provisional, that might not be the final price they agree on 👍🏻

[@townsjim]

If possible, please can you put text overlays of each make and model for the cars you're featuring, would be really helpful. I love your vids mate and this feature would make them even better.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you, I will consider putting some text on the screen when looking around vehicles 👍🏻

[@townsjim]

@@Mk2Mitch Cheers bud 🙂

[@robertoneill2685]

Fantastic mate 👏

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal! 👍🏻

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Thanks Mitch great stuff , I loved that escort estate I’d have paid 5k for it . And the mk1 cortina was gorgeous. Shame the mk1 Capri had been a modified but each to his own it was dead tidy but I’d put that back to original if it was mine …great stuff cheers dude 👍

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you enjoyed the selection mate 😎

[@MadazzaMusik]

loved the red escort

[@Mk2Mitch]

It was lovely mate!

[@stevey-nwas1230]

Escort cab is a great buy

[@stevey-nwas1230]

That capri a 15k car every day of the week... Can't believe it did not reach 15k

[@paulknight1332]

A lot of classic car buyers are looking for originality which this car didn't have.

[@stevey-nwas1230]

@@paulknight1332 buyers are also looking to buy classic retro cars

[@GARAGESXERO]

@@paulknight1332i agree people want original engines wheels and interior,

[@DavidSolomons-f6l]

This auction house has gone out of business and the website says permanently closed?

[@AledPritchard]

With you 100% on those pick of the auction. £12500 for the escort and the Corsa and Fiesta, bargains for what they are. I love a mint, original motor.

[@adebrade172]

Wow change from green to hearing aid beige that fiesta

[@hoggmotorsport]

Canny Auction mate, Escort cabby was a nice thing, I agree the Cossys history would of put people off. I'm keeping my hands in my pockets 🤣 I've got enough!!🤣

[@Mk2Mitch]

Me and you alike mate, hands firmly kept in my pockets for now 🤣

[@barrywood5357]

From a rough diamond a shiny peach has grown well done young jedi

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you pal!

[@stevey-nwas1230]

Metro gti looks lovely 👍👍👍👍👍

[@271chrissy]

Great vid ..Ford 1.6 i was mint.

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you!

[@darahdoyle3176]

I would have loved you to look at the Reliant Scimitar (red) in the video, you don't seem to like them!

[@Mk2Mitch]

Apologies, I will try and find one at an upcoming auction 👍🏻

[@MrRedfreds]

Loved the metro..

[@Mk2Mitch]

Was very cool!

[@patclifford9260]

Great job 👏 👍🏻

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you!

[@jacklifeonwheels]

Good vid mitch

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you mate! 😎

[@GARAGESXERO]

wonder how much the blue honda cub went for to the right of the auction bench ???

[@Mk2Mitch]

I would’ve found the price for you but this auction has now closed down :(

[@Joe-ug1vu]

I use to have them wheel trims on my e reg escort

[@iangillon6981]

Brilliant Stuff mate. 😀

[@Mk2Mitch]

Glad you enjoyed! 😁

[@paulriggers1558]

[ex. rover tech], that metro GTA is easy to tune up to 104bhp, proper sleeper... if that mk3 escort wasn't a hairdresser's version, i would of had it... keep it up young man

[@Mk2Mitch]

That’s very interesting, the GTA must be a true sleeper 😎

[@PaulioBee]

Fans of the cheap and the practical will have appreciated the bargain Clio and the Metro.

[@Mk2Mitch]

I agree 👍🏻

[@andrewcairns7719]

Great video👍🏻

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you!

[@jasonhall4734]

There's a blue mk2 sitting unused where I live. Might make me a good investment

[@Mk2Mitch]

Sounds interesting! Could make a good project 😎

[@MegaSKAGGS]

A lot of modern classics not meeting their reserve at present auctions Interesting

[@Hermantrueman]

Union Jack 👍

[@dale3852]

Is it next to aldis?

[@Mk2Mitch]

Yes it is mate but the auction is now closed unfortunately:(

[@benpenagonzales6014]

All that time effort and money on the Subaru and lord knows what tyres on it!! lol

[@markc3884]

👍Tacchini shirt

[@Mk2Mitch]

Got to keep in with the 80’s theme 😎

[@wadeconnell1493]

Cortinas, Escorts, Capris...had them all in New Zealand. Why the Hell anyone would consider them at all worthwhile is beyond me....

[@Mk2Mitch]

Many people enjoy them still 😁 Especially here in the UK 🇬🇧

[@colinhutchinson5282]

Believe beetles were cable op clutch so master cylinder would be brakes

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for informing me 👍🏻

[@samboyle4779]

The fiesta do you know what the GL stands for ???

[@billywhizz98]

Grand Luxe

[@samboyle4779]

@@billywhizz98 very good what is GLS

[@charliejackman2953]

@@samboyle4779 Grand Luxe Stupid?

[@billywhizz98]

Sedan

[@grahamrichards384]

Goes Lovely 😂

[@jeffers1104]

If you're using words like automatic, extensive etc it's "an" not "a" before them

[@Mk2Mitch]

Thank you for the correction sir 👍🏻

[@stevesas632]

Once I see an auto box in some of these classics (like that Mini) I would lose interest, that's the reason it didn't make it's money I believe.

[@Mk2Mitch]

I admittedly loose some interest too 🤣 I often wonder if a manual swap would be cost effective if bought cheap?

[@DarrenLissaman]

Can I just be pedantic and ask about your low mileage hero comments, high mileage hero because plodded on after immense use yes, but how does one become a hero after no use😅

[@Mk2Mitch]

Hero because they’ve survived the scrappage scheme & still in amazing original condition! 😎

[@bobskiale]

sierra cosworth dodgy history lol Frankenstein car and its been to ireland !

[@Missed_Apex_GT]

The cosworth badge on the orange Capri raised concerns…then you opened the bonnet and confirmed it….omg what a monstrosity 🤣🤣 anymore else noticed it isn’t a Cosworth?… lol very poor taste indeed

[@RWL2012]

it's the 2.9 V6 24V Cosworth engine that was the top Scorpio engine, lesser known than the 2.0 inline 4 16V turbo YB engine from the Sierra RS Cosworth.

[@patrickshiels9382]

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