A trio of cars offered directly from the ownership of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver MBE will cross the auction block next weekend.
They include a fast Ford featured in one of Jamie’s television shows, along with a classic Fiat and a Volkswagen Beetle with a matching trailer.
The cars will be auctioned at the Classic Car Auctions sale at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on Saturday 28 September 2024. Read on for more details.
1955 Fiat 1100/103 pick-up
Given Oliver’s well-known enthusiasm for Italian food, it seems only right that one of his cars listed for auction was imported from Italy in 1973.
Powered by a 35hp 1.1-litre engine, the diminutive Fiat pick-up has been used for practical work around Oliver’s estate, along with occasional runs to the local pub.
With three owners recorded in the UK, the Fiat is said to be in original and unrestored condition. It comes with a history file containing maintenance invoices and old MOT certificates.
Being sold without reserve, the left-hand-drive truck could potentially sell for between £6,000 and £8,000. Its rather apt number plate is included with the car.
1967 VW Beetle 1500 cabriolet and trailer
Jamie Oliver has a longstanding association with air-cooled Volkswagens. He once attempted to prepare a salad in a classic VW camper van, while lapping the Top Gear test track with The Stig at the wheel.
This Beetle cabriolet has lived a more sedate life since being imported to the UK in 2013, with Oliver being its third owner since then. It comes equipped with a bespoke trailer, made from the rear half of another Beetle.
A surprise can be found inside the trailer, though: a fridge and condenser that allow it to serve ice cream at events and private parties. A comprehensive history file will come with the Beetle, detailing plenty of recent maintenance work.
For a celebrity-owned classic that can also be put to work, the Beetle comes with a pre-auction estimate of between £22,000 and £26,000.
1970 Ford Capri 3000GT
Described as being Oliver’s ‘go-to car’, this stylish Mk1 Ford Capri 3000GT has appeared on his Friday Night Feast TV series.
Bought by the celebrity chef in 2014, Oliver is only the second owner of the Capri. He has spent £20,000 on restoration work, returning the classic Ford to immaculate and original condition.
Beneath the black bonnet, a 3.0-litre ‘Essex’ V6 engine produces 130hp, with 0-60mph taking 8.5 seconds and a potential top speed of 131mph.
Only 31 examples of the Capri 3000GT are believed to remain on the road in the UK, making this a very desirable classic Ford. Accordingly, it could sell for between £22,000 and £26,000.
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