Celeb specials and royal cars head to Race Retro auction

Motorsport icons and famous motors up for grabs

This weekend will see the famous Race Retro historic motorsport event take place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire

Marking one of the first events on the British automotive calendar, Race Retro will feature live action, endless displays of close racing, and a sale of special vehicles by Iconic Auctioneers.

The main auction action begins on Saturday, 21 February 2026, with a sale of both road and competition cars, followed by an array of motorcycles on Sunday, 22 February 2026.

Before the vehicles start crossing the block, join us for a preview of some of the most intriguing lots listed for sale.

2015 Audi A6 Allroad - HRH King Charles III

We begin with a car that previously formed part of the royal household, having been delivered new to HM King Charles III with a bespoke specification.

Used by the former Prince of Wales for more than 18 months, the A6 Allroad was finished in an exclusive Olive Green paint colour, combined with an ivory leather interior. Options added included walnut wood trim, double-glazed windows, a Bose sound system, and four-zone climate control.

Retained by a single long-term owner after its stint in the royal household, the Allroad and its 3.0-litre TDI engine have accumulated 115,000 miles. This is backed by extensive provenance, including recent maintenance work.

With King Charles III having been pictured driving the Audi, a guide price of between £20,000 and £30,000 has been set.

1979 Ford Mk2 Escort RS2000

The 2026 Iconic Auctioneers Race Retro sale includes four cars owned by former Top Gear and The Grand Tour star, Richard Hammond. Two of the cars are the product of the TV star and car enthusiast’s Smallest Cog Workshop.

With a complete restoration performed, this Escort RS2000 was featured on the Richard Hammond’s Workshop TV series. This saw the car receive new body panels, a retrimmed interior and a fresh coat of Ford Midnight Blue paint to make it look factory-fresh again.

Following the RS2000’s TV debut, it was even transformed into a 1:43-scale Corgi die-cast model. A signed example of the Corgi model will accompany the car being sold.

Used sparingly by Hammond, the famed RS comes with a £25,000 to £30,000 guide price.

1933 Riley 14-6 Alpine Tourer

Demonstrating the breadth of Richard Hammond’s automotive collection is this 1933 Riley, owned by him since 2019.

Fewer than 200 examples of the 14/6 Alpine Tourer are believed to have been made, featuring a 50hp engine that made it one of the most exciting sports cars of its time. It represents a usable four-seater tourer, that could easily see use on vintage rallies.

Driven by Hammond on his local roads around Herefordshire, the Riley could sell for between £18,000 and £24,000.

1972 MGB GT Race Car

Dedicated fans of Top Gear may know that the final car driven by Richard Hammond on the show was a 1972 MGB GT. This is that exact car, having been personally owned by Hammond, and subject to a comprehensive motorsport transformation.

One of the stars of the second series of Richard Hammond’s Workshop, the MGB GT was turned into a competitive race car. This included the fitment of a 131hp Ric Wood-build engine, along with a substantial roll cage.

As with Hammond’s RS2000, Corgi created a 1:43-scale model of the MGB GT, with a signed example to accompany its full-sized counterpart.

Used in four seasons of motorsport, a pre-auction estimate of £15,000 to £20,000 has been given.

2006 Mini Cooper S Race Car

Although the previous three cars have been used by Richard Hammond, this 2006 Mini Cooper S is the property of his daughter, Izzy. A fledging project for Izzy’s entry into the world of motoring videos, the Mini was transformed into a full race car through a series of YouTube shorts.

With support from Napa Racing UK, the Mini – affectionately known as ‘Stanley’ – now boasts a 304hp 1.8-litre engine. Transformed by Mini specialists Lohen, the supercharged Cooper S also features a Quaife limited-slip differential and a quick-shift gearbox.

Driven by Izzy Hammond to fifth place in the 2025 VSCC Pomeroy Trophy, the Mini comes with a guide price of between £10,000 and £15,000.

2021 Toyota GR Yaris

Rowan Atkinson CBE is one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors, but the Mr. Bean and Blackadder star is also an acclaimed car enthusiast. Having owned everything from a McLaren F1 to a Land Rover Defender, the rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris is one of his more recent acquisitions.

Owned by Atkinson for the last three years, some 6,700 miles have been added to the odometer of the Pure White-painted Toyota during that time.

Equipped with the optional Circuit Pack, this means the GR Yaris comes with 18-inch forged BBS alloy wheels, Michelin Pilot 4S tyres, stiffer suspension, red-painted brake calipers, and mechanical front and rear Torsen differentials.

With the GR Yaris already hugely desirable, celebrity provenance is only likely to add to this car’s appeal, with a pre-sale estimate of £25,000 to £30,000.

2009 Nissan GT-R Race Car

The R35-generation Nissan GT-R became a true legend of the Nurburgring 24 Hour race, but this car was the first example to compete in the gruelling endurance event.

Making it even more special, the original Schulze Motorsport Nissan GT-R #71 car was driven by Gran Turismo video game creator, Kazunori Yamauchi, and even saw development input from Sebastien Vettel.

Winning its class on its debut in 2011, the GT-R would continue to be developed to near-GT3 specification. Features incluide 18-inch Nismo centre-lock magnesium wheels, KW suspension, and a full Nismo GT3 engine added in 2016.

A guide price of between £150,000 and £200,000 reflects the incredible specification of this GT-R but, more importantly, the significant history behind it.

1972 Ford Capri RS2600 Group 2

Mike Jordan’s eponymous Jordan Racing Team has enjoyed enviable motorsport success for several decades, including in the British Touring Car Championship. More recently, the outfit has focused on historic racing, such as this Ford Capri RS2600.

Converted to FIA Group 2 specification in 2018, it boasts an INIT Racing-prepared Westlake V6 engine, ZF close-ratio five-speed gearbox and an FIA-approved roll cage.

The quality of the motorsport conversion was proven by a class victory in the 2023 Le Mans Classic, with FIA historic papers allowing continued competition use until 2029.

Ready to hit the track again, the Capri comes with a guide price of £150,000 to £170,000.

1972 Ford Mk1 Capri 3000E

The late Jack Sears was hugely influential in British motoring history, having reached 185mph on the M1 motorway whilst testing an AC Cobra GT coupe in 1964.

Before this, Sears had claimed the inaugural British Saloon Car Championship in 1958, and would go on to win the title a further three times. Today, the Jack Sears Trophy is awarded to the best British Touring Car Championship driver yet to take a podium.

Off the track, Sears purchased this Ford Capri 3000E from new in 1972, and remained its owner until his death in 2016. It subsequently passed into the hands of his daughter, giving it one-family ownership for over five decades.

In original unrestored condition, it could sell for between £25,000 and £30,000.

1968 Ford Mustang Coupe

The Conjuring horror movie franchise has become one of the most successful in cinema history, grossing more than $2.7 billion (£2 billion) to date.

Released in 2025, The Conjuring: Last Rites is the latest film in the series, and stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, along with this 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe.

Fitted with a small-block V8 engine and desirable manual gearbox, the Mustang is painted in Midnight Blue. Prior to being registered in the UK during 2024, the car underwent a mechanical overhaul.

For a classic Mustang with a silver screen past, a guide price of £20,000 to £25,000 seems more than reasonable.

1966 Shelby Mustang GT350H

Allowing people to rent a thinly disguised racing car was one of the wildest collaborations of the 1960s, with Hertz placing an order for over 1,000 examples of the Shelby GT350. Branded as the GT350H, these ‘Rent-A-Racers’ were most commonly painted in Raven Black with gold stripes.

Paying just $17 a day would net Hertz customers a GT350H powered by a 289-cubic inch V8 producing 306hp, combined with upgraded brakes and suspension. Officially certified as Hertz rental car, the Mustang was imported to the Netherlands in 1992, before being bought by the current vendor in 2016.

Believed to have never undergone a complete restoration, but subject to cosmetic maintenance and the addition of a manual transmission, it comes with a pre-sale estimate of between £140,000 and £160,000.

1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Motorsport

Arguably the most famous Escort in Ford’s extensive history, the RS Cosworth brought all-wheel-drive performance from the Sierra to a more compact bodyshell.

Ford offered the RS Cosworth in three trim levels, with this example being one of the entry level Motorsport versions. This meant no electric windows or sunroof, a lack of air conditioning, and preparation for fitting a roll cage.

Although this rare Auralis Blue example has not lived a competitive life, it is perhaps reassuring to know the turbocharged Cosworth engine and all-wheel drive system could have done the business on a rally stage.

With two former owners, and an extensive service history, this Escort RS Cosworth has 81,000 miles on the odometer.  On the block, it could sell for between £50,000 and £60,000.

1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux

At the other end of the Ford Escort RS Cosworth spectrum is this range-topping Lux model, which has covered only 3,091 miles in the last three decades.

Taken from the end of production, it means the 227hp engine features a smaller turbocharger for improved responsiveness.

Lux specification means the Cosworth comes with leather seats, a Ford Quickclear front windscreen, electric sunroof, and a CD player. Being painted in Imperial Blue is likely to make this RS even more desirable.

Having spent its entire life in climate-controlled garages, this is a true time-warp Cosworth, reflected by the £100,000 to £140,000 guide price.

1988 Lancia Delta HF Integrale

The Lancia Delta was the Ford Escort RS Cosworth’s arch-rival on the Group World Rally Championship scene. Even to this day, the Lancia Delta remains tied with the Subaru Impreza as the most successful rally car of all time.

This particular Lancia Delta demonstrates what happens if an ex-Ferrari Formula One engineer is given free reign to build his perfect machine. This has included fitting a larger 2.1-litre engine, said to be producing some 500hp and 511lb ft of torque. Mercifully, the five-speed manual gearbox has also been upgraded.

Almost every body panel has been replaced with lightweight carbon fibre, and there is a substantial roll cage for good measure.

For what is likely to be the most effective cross-country weapon on this list, the Lancia could sell for between £80,000 and £100,000.

1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II Edizione Finale

The Race Retro sale also includes a perfectly preserved example of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale, taken from the final run of cars produced.

Although Lancia made numerous special editions during the Delta Integrale’s lifetime, the Edizione Finale remains the most collectible. Just 250 examples were made, all for the Japanese market, featuring Rosso Amaranto paintwork with yellow and blue stripes.

Recaro sports seats, 16-inch Speedline wheels in anthracite, a Momo steering wheel and carbon fibre interior trim were all included.

Imported to the UK in 2017, the Edizione Finale comes with a detailed service history, and an important Lancia Classiche certificate of authenticity. This all makes for a pre-sale estimate of £135,000 to £155,000.

1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

The De Tomaso Pantera was a stunning combination of an Italian-designed supercar powered by an All-American big-block V8 engine.

Built from 1971 to 1991, this is believed to be one of only twelve examples of the GT5 version produced in right-hand drive. A 381-cubic inch V8 engine provides some 300hp, allowing the Pantera to accelerate from 0-60mph in 5 seconds.

Painted in Fire Red, this Pantera underwent an extensive restoration process between 2001 and 2009, including a complete engine rebuild.

Lightly used since the restoration work was completed, owning this Italian-American rarity should require between £150,000 and £180,000.

1978 Ford Bronco Custom

The reborn Ford Bronco has been one of the Blue Oval’s great modern success stories, and has seen classic examples increase in desirability. A rarity in the UK, this second-generation Bronco would certainly be an intriguing alternative to modern SUVs.

First owned in the USA, the Bronco was later imported to Germany, and then the UK in 2023. Around the same time, the Bronco received a respray in period-correct brown and beige ‘Tu Tone’ two-tone paint. A green vinyl interior adds to the retro feel.

Power comes from a 351-cubic inch V8 engine, combined with three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, and a dual-range transfer case for the four-wheel drive system.

A pre-auction guide price of £20,000 to £30,000 seems reasonable for a rare and collectible classic 4×4.

1969 Jensen FF Barn Find

Should you be in need of a new project, how about a Jensen Mk1 FF that has spent some three decades living in a barn? Bought for £5,600 in 1969 (equivalent to over £110,000 today), the Jensen was used by its first owner until his death in 1997. The car was placed into storage, and left until now.

Jensen made 320 FF models, combining the Ferguson four-wheel-drive system with a 330hp Chrysler V8 engine. Only 195 examples were produced in Mk1 guise, making this barn find something of a rarity.

Driven into its garage in 1997, the Jensen has never turned a wheel since, so will undoubtedly be in need of recommissioning before hitting the road again. An original sales invoice and owners manual are included, along with extensive documentary history from the car’s original owner.

The Jensen comes with a guide price of between £30,000 and £35,000 – and, fully restored, it could be worth three times this amount.

2000 Mini Cooper Sport

Unlike the previous Jensen, this 2000 Mini Cooper Sport has spent its life being stored off the ground in a climate-controlled garage. This has left it preserved almost exactly as it left the factory, with just 61 miles being recorded on the odometer.

Designed to mark the end of classic Mini production, the Cooper Sport was of three run-out versions, made in limited numbers. Mini built 1,000 examples of the Cooper Sport in right-hand drive, adding flared wheel arches, 13-inch alloy wheels and a set of driving lights. A silver and black leather interior, and a bespoke Sport dashboard, were also included.

This British Racing Green example has been subject to some light recommissioning to make it ready for use, but remains entirely original to when it left the Longbridge factory.

As a genuine time-warp example from the final run of classic Mini models, the Cooper Sport comes with a guide price of £30,000 to £40,000.