Greek delicacies: Coys to serve up 130 classics at Athens auction

British auction house Coys has put together an enticing spread of classic cars and motorcycles – most with Greek ownership history – for its 14 June sale in Athens…

Coys’ inaugural Athens auction last year saw an array of curiosities go under the hammer, and this year’s sale is equally diverse. How about a Lancia Stratos chassis (€30,000 – €35,000), with a separately sold selection of parts (€20,000 – €25,000)? Or if you prefer your cars intact and restored, the rare Alfa Romeo 1900 AR51 (€14,000 – €16,000) might tempt you. Also carrying a reasonable estimate is a 1965 Panhard CT 24 (€4,500 – €5,500), one of the few cars in the sale not to have Greek provenance.

Konstantinos Karamanlis’ Mercedes 500 SEL

As was the case at last year’s sale, a state limousine can be found in the lotlist. This time it’s an armoured 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL (W126) used by President of Greece Konstantinos Karamanlis in the 1980s. Given the presidential provenance, the estimate seems reasonable – especially given the fact it’s described as being “preserved in immaculate condition.”

Photos: Coys

Coys’ Athens auction will take place on 14 June 2014 at the Astir Palace Resort in Athens, Greece. All lots can be found in the Classic Driver Market – and you can find our favourites below.

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1988 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

EUR 20 000 - 25 000

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1960 Lancia Flaminia

EUR 13 000 - 16 000

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Lancia Stratos

EUR 30 000 - 35 000

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1972 Lamborghini Espada

EUR 68 000 - 75 000

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1971 VW Kaefer

EUR 0 - 0

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1966 Chevrolet Corvette

EUR 40 000 - 45 000

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1954 Alfa Romeo 1900

EUR 14 000 - 16 000

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1960 Mercedes-Benz 600

EUR 15 000 - 20 000

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1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2

EUR 60 000 - 65 000

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1996 Lamborghini Diablo

EUR 68 000 - 80 000

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1972 Porsche 911

EUR 75 000 - 80 000

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1956 VW Kaefer

EUR 18 000 - 20 000

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1966 VW T1

EUR 20 000 - 25 000

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1989 Porsche 911 / 964 Carrera

EUR 27 000 - 30 000

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1965 Panhard CT 24

EUR 4 500 - 5 500

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1985 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

EUR 0 - 0