More than 140 classic and collectable cars including a selection of rare vehicles from the worlds largest private collection of Mercedes Benz motors representing six decades of German automotive design and engineering goes under the hammer in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday, December 5. Collectors from across the world are showing interest in the catalogue which includes some of the most sought-after Benz designs of the past 70 years, as well as a vast number of American muscle cars and other assorted collector classics..
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Oom Louis collection more than 350 cars in total has become something of a legend over the years as it outgrew barn after barn in Bloemfontein. Copyright According to High Street Auctions Director and Lead Auctioneer Joff van Reenen, the sale comprises a portion of the collection amassed by the late Oom Louis Coetzer, whose stunning automotive acquisitions include those used by heads of state and royalty. His passion for and knowledge of Mercedes Benz collector cars in particular was unparalleled and it shows in the spectacular selection of Mercs thatll go on auction in December. Stephan Welz & Co. also assists clients with a bespoke approach to buying and selling, outside of the auction calendar. Comments will be closed 24 hours after the article is published. Van Reenen says pre-registration with FICA documents is essential for all bidders, and a R25000 registration fee is required to participate in the sale. All Rights Reserved E&OE. The memories are still there.
Oom Louis collection more than 350 cars in total has become something of a legend over the years, as it outgrew barn after barn in Bloemfontein, he said. [CDATA[ Please send your enquiry through to us as we will handle it with confidence and utmost discernment.
If the cars were left to stand, theyd deteriorate and if you knew my Dad youd know that this would have saddened him.. Read: The most affordable cars to own in South Africa, 140 vintage and classic vehicles are going up for auction in South Africa including two rare Mercedes Benz, The most affordable cars to own in South Africa, Doctors and nurses are leaving South Africa and it means youll pay more, medical aid warns, Eskom hopes to end load shedding next week heres the new schedule, Online FinTech Conference 2022 BCXs Rebatho Madiba on tech innovation in financial services, The level of complaining in South Africa is almost unbearable: executive, Want to make money online? Some suggested a museum as memorial, but I dont think they realised how many cars we were talking about.
PRIVATE SALESBuying and selling through our Private Sale platform is simple. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site. This has never before been done for any car auction but its essential for national and international enthusiasts who wont be able to get to Johannesburg between Monday (30 November) and Friday (4 December) to view the cars at the Creative Rides showroom ahead of the sale on Saturday (5 December).. The auction will be conducted live and virtually online and via the High Street app on the day, starting at 11am sharp. Verwoerd survived, but was killed six years later by Dimitri Tsafendas; A 1967 Mercedes Benz 230S Fintail Station Wagon, believed to be the only model of this kind in South Africa; A 1957 Mercedes Benz Ponton 109 Station Wagon, believed to be the only model of this kind in the country; Various early Chevrolet Impalas and Belairs; A 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Station Wagon; A 1962 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible; and a. His passion for and knowledge of Mercedes Benz collector cars in particular was unparalleled and it shows in the spectacular selection of Mercs thatll go on auction in December.
We are well known for our world-class auctions of rare and desirable collectors' motorcars, from the earliest available to modern supercars, and again we achieve record prices. High Street Auctions director and lead auctioneer Joff van Reenen said the sale comprises a portion of the collection amassed by the late Oom Louis Coetzer, making it one of South Africas biggest ever estate collector car auctions. There are so many memories attached to the cars; wonderful family time spent with both our parents in the vehicles, but we realised that we wont lose the memories just because we dont have the physical cars anymore. Attacks on BusinessTech, its journalists or other users will result in a ban. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/paradadelsol04_640-587bbee13df78c17b64c46f0.jpg)
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The sale on December 5 in proud association with Creative Rides will be one of South Africas biggest ever estate collector car auctions; more than 140 original and pristinely restored design classics that only a lucky few have ever seen first-hand. He could tell you anything and everything about a car on his floor and unfortunately that is something we could never replicate. Posts that attempt to bypass word filters will be deleted. // ]]>
A 1958 Mercedes Benz owned by David Beresford Pratt, a South African businessman and anti-apartheid activist who shot Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd in 1960. Lida says more than anything, she and her siblings have tried to act in accordance with what her father would have wanted for his lifelong passion. A 1967 Mercedes Benz 230S Fintail Station Wagon, believed to be the only model of this kind in South Africa; A 1957 Mercedes Benz Ponton 109 Station Wagon, believed to be the only model of this kind in the country; Various early Chevrolet Impalas and Belairs; A 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Station Wagon; A 1962 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible; and a. OurClassic Car & Automobiliadepartment is our latest revival and on track to become one of our most prolific departments. A 1958 Mercedes Benz owned by David Beresford Pratt, a South African businessman and anti-apartheid activist who shot Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd in 1960. We use cookies on our website. Verwoerd survived, but was killed six years later by Dimitri Tsafendas. Van Reenen says pre-registration with FICA documents is essential for all bidders, and a R25,000 registration fee is required to participate in the sale. //
It would be a fulltime job; just too many cars and constant maintenance.
Massive SA estate collector car auction set for December. For more information on the classic cars in this exclusive sale, visit www.highstreetauctions.com or www.creativerides.co.za. The thing is, my Dad lived out his passion and he did actually have a museum in Bloemfontein, but the best part about the museum was my Dads vast knowledge of cars and him having all the history in his head. Van Reenen says in a South African car auction first, virtual tours of every vehicle will be available online from exterior walk-arounds to interior and engine bay tours. You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Whether you are looking for a specific motor car or to sell your collection, our team is available to offer our assistance and experience. Its best for so many of Dads beloved cars to move on to new owners; to other car fanatics who shared his passion to carry on the legacy, the preserving of these beautiful classics we are all so fortunate to still have in our midst.. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). Litage Publishing.
Collectors from across the world are showing interest in the catalogue which includes some of the most sought-after Benz designs of the past 70 years, as well as a vast number of American muscle cars and other assorted collector classics..
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