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Three classic cars owned by Jamie Oliver are set to be offered to the highest bidder next month as the TV chef clears some space in his extended automotive collection.
The motors are a mix of the seventies Essex-boy favourite Ford Capri, a rare 1955 Fiat pick-up truck and a sixties VW Beetle with a bespoke matching trailer.
The auction house taking all three motors to the block said the cars to ’embody something of Jamie’s ‘cheeky chappie’ persona and thus add to their collectability’.
Here’s how much they could make when the hammer drops.
Pukka car collection: Jamie Oliver is set to offer three classic motors from his private garage to the highest bidder at an auction within weeks. Here’s what makes each special – and how much they could sell for
The three cars from Jamie Oliver’s eclectic collection will auctioned off by Classic Car Auctions on Saturday 28 September at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
Arguably the pick of the bunch is the Naked Chef’s 1970 Ford Capri 3000GT Mk1.
This is one of the most collectable examples of the first-generation Ford coupe, with Oliver’s finished in Ermine White with a Black Vinyl interior.
Arguably the pick of the bunch is the Naked Chef’s 1970 Ford Capri 3000GT Mk1, which has just 52,467 miles on the clock
This Capri has had just two owners from new. Jamie took possession in June 2014
During Jamie Oliver’s ownership, the car was restored in line with its original specification at a cost of around £20,000
Described by Jamie as his ‘go-to car’, the Capri is well known and has made several appearances on the TV programme Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast
This is one of the most collectable examples of the first-generation Ford Capri, with Oliver’s finished in Ermine White with a Black Vinyl interior
It is fitted with the well-proven, 3.0-litre Essex V6 engine producing 130bhp and offering 8.5 seconds to 60mph and 121 mph – impressive stats for a car that came off the assembly line some 54 years ago.
This is a two-owner car from new, with Jamie taking possession in June 2014.
During his ownership, the car was restored in line with its original specification at a cost of around £20,000.
Described by Jamie as his ‘go-to car’, the Capri is well known and has made several appearances on the TV programme Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast.
Within the history file are some old MOTs, an original V5 showing the first keeper and various details of the car on some social media platforms.
With only 52,467 miles on the clock, it’s relatively low mileage for a motor of this era.
‘We believe that there are only 31 of these 3000GTs currently on the road and consequently they’re very collectable,’ Simon Langsdale, car specialist at CCA said.
‘This is the perfect opportunity to get behind the wheel of one with the added bonus of celebrity provenance.’
As such, the auction house estimates it could sell for a figure between £22,000 and £26,000 next month.
Also on offer is the TV personality’s 1955 Fiat 1100/103 Series truck with just 26,677 miles on the clock
Offered on a ‘No Reserve’ basis, the pick-up should appeal as a ‘classic commercial’ vehicle that’s adaptable for use by retro-inspired small businesses
This charismatic little pick-up was imported in 1973 and has had just three UK-keepers becoming the property of Jamie Oliver in 2012
The registration number – 677 YUM – is fitting given the existing owner…
CCA says the Fiat is original and ‘unrestored’. Oliver has used it predominantly around the estate with occasional runs to the pub
Also on offer is the TV personality’s fifties Fiat 1100/103 Series truck with just 42,932km on the clock from new – that’s 26,677 miles to you and I.
Introduced in 1953, the cheeky-looking Fiat was available as a three-box saloon, coupé, estate, pick-up and a flat-bed ‘Industriale’.
This charismatic little pick-up was imported in 1973 and has had just three UK-keepers becoming the property of Jamie Oliver in 2012.
‘The registration number, 677 YUM is its original and seems rather appropriate considering its current owner,’ Langsdale says.
‘It’s unrestored and appears essentially original, used predominantly around the estate with occasional runs to the pub, it has been maintained over the years.’
It is supplied with a small history file containing some old MOTs and a few invoices for works undertaken.
Offered on a ‘No Reserve’ basis, the pick-up should appeal on three levels: its celebrity provenance; as a ‘classic commercial’ vehicle that’s adaptable for use by retro-inspired small businesses; and as a rare, but useful vehicle in its own right.
The final motor from the Oliver estate is a 1967 Karmann-built Type 1 VW Beetle Convertible, finished in Lotus White – though is actually cream
Again, it’s relatively low mileage, with the odometer showing a mere 68,561km (42,602 miles)
As a smart example of the sought-after Karmann convertibles, this drop-top Beetle is appealing in its own right, but the addition of the ice cream trailer makes this unique package rather special
The car was imported into the UK in May 2013 and has had three keepers during that time, the current being Jamie
The bespoke matching trailer has been created using the back half of a very similar vehicle. It has been modified to incorporate an ice-cream fridge and condenser to be used at events
The final motor from the Oliver estate is a 1967 1500cc Karmann-built Type 1 VW Beetle Convertible, finished in Lotus White – though is actually cream.
The bespoke trailer is in fact the back half of a very similar vehicle modified to take an ice-cream fridge and condenser and designed to offer a platform for dispensing ice cream at events, private parties etc. offering a potential business opportunity for any interested buyer.
The car was imported into the UK in May 2013 and has had three keepers during that time, the current being Jamie.
It comes to sale with a good history file with details of work and ongoing maintenance.
As a smart example of the sought-after Karmann convertibles, this drop-top Beetle is appealing in its own right, but the addition of the ice cream trailer makes this unique package rather special.
Again, it’s relatively low mileage, with the odometer showing a mere 68,561km (42,602 miles).
Similar to the Capri, it should make between £22,000 to £26,000.
CCA expects the three cars to generate plenty of attention and bids, given their background and celebrity ownership.
‘The images of Jamie and his dog with the Collection speak of a passion for cars and a real fondness for these three charming vehicles, they seem to embody something of Jamie’s ‘cheeky chappie’ persona and thus add to their collectability,’ the auction house said.
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