Ex-McRae Family Impreza Heads to Bonhams Auction

[slipngripross]

I recently mechanically restored a 1 of 131 first year UK2000's that was purchased by McRae Motorsports Jimmy McRae in early 1996 and used by the whole family for three years. Its heading to Bonhams September Auction at Beaulieu Motor Museum. We are selling with no reserve and its estimate is £10k-£20k. Really excited to see what the car will make.

Full description should be live soon

www.bonhams.com/auctions/26811/preview_lot/5480896/

[paul99]

Link dead

[bmcnut]

As far as auctions go, this could go crazy. Very special car that. True motorsport heritage, but not a race car, a personal car. And a proper classic car imo.

[slipngripross]

Thanks guys for some reason there are issues with the Bonhams website at the moment not showing cars for Sept 5th. Link should work now but still no description

[slipngripross]

Sadly there were some bidding issues during the Bonhams Auction that results in the car selling for just £10k. I did know of someone willing to bid at least £15k. Anyhow we made some money and ive spoken with the new owner and he will be restoring the body work and then taking it to the odd show so keep an eye out for it.

[redratbike]

surely it shouldn’t have sold if there were website issues ?

[88zxturbo]

Proper shame that worth a lot more

[rodharris83]

Sept 11, 2021 19:03:45 GMT 88zxturbo said:

Proper shame that worth a lot more

Indeed. But glad the new owner is going to carry on your good work.

Side note: There is a good documentry on Amazon Prime: link

[Midas]

Saw the car at Beaulieu over the weekend, was chatting to the bloke whose Espada didn’t sell. He didn’t sound too happy about having to take it home.