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Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, for the past 300 years Ascot has established itself as a national institution; with Royal Ascot being the centrepiece of the British summer social calendar and the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world. Having undergone a stunning £200-million redevelopment in 2004, The Grandstand provides the perfect setting to what has now become a firm favourite in our auction calendar.
Mercedes-Benz World is a facility open to the public at the historic Brooklands motor racing circuit in Weybridge, Surrey, UK. It is owned and operated by the German car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz and opened on 29 October 2006. Since then over 3 million people have visited.
Brooklands was the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, home of Concorde and the site of many engineering and technological achievements throughout eight decades of the 20th century. Although the outbreak of war in 1939 saw the end of racing on the legendary Circuit, Brooklands maintained its position as the home of pioneering aviation development until British Aerospace ended aircraft production there in 1987. The Brooklands Museum Trust was formed that same year and continues to preserve the spirit and traditions of this unique heritage today.
Farnborough International runs the world’s most prestigious aerospace events at Farnborough around the world, including the famous Farnborough International Airshow. Hosting world class business events of all kinds at our newly opened 20,000 square metre exhibition and conference centre. Wholly owned subsidiary company of the ADS Group. ADS is the premier trade organisation for over 1000 companies in the UK Aerospace, Defense and Space Sectors. Farnborough International is the go-to destination and organisation for the pioneers of today and tomorrow, famous for delivering world class airshows and events.
Our new 100-acre bespoke venue, Windsorview Lakes, a magnificent lakeside setting in Datchet, Berkshire which is just 1.5 miles from junction 5 on the M4. This exceptionally attractive location is owned and managed by Historics and provides the canvas we require to create a bespoke and fully flexible auction venue
So say Historic England, but the flying history of Bicester predates its development as a bomber base: a Bristol Boxkite flew from the town as early as 1911. The first military occupiers of the airfield were the Royal Flying Corps in 1916, which became part of the newly formed Royal Air Force on 1st April 1918 when RAF Bicester, as it now was, became a Training Depot. In the three years from 1925, the airfield was transformed into a state-of-the-art Bomber Station.
Historics offers both storage and showroom facilities to offer your car via private treaty sale or to facilitate pre-auction viewings for cars consigned to Historics sales. For more information please call 01753 639170 to speak with one of our experienced sales team.
Olympia was opened in 1886 with the addition of the National Hall an annexe in 1923. It is steeped in motoring history having hosted blue-riband automotive shows for more than a century. The Grand Hall was home to the International Motor Exhibition from 1905 to 1936 and has hosted several car-themed events ever since.
Coinciding with the Monaco Historic Grand Prix weekend, the Historics Monaco Classique Sale is staged at the Principality’s spectacular Chapiteau de l’Espace Fontvieille venue, where over 100 fine classic motor cars can be presented for sale in front of an international audience, in-hall and online.