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SOLD FOR £161,700

1971 911 E (CARRERA RS RECREATION)

Social distancing might have put paid to footfall in the world’s auction rooms, but that hasn’t stopped keen buyers expressing their desire to spend as planned. Reacting to demand, Silverstone Auctions took a leaf out of the books of the many online-only automotive auction firms and presented an exciting selection of classic cars to market via live auction on 23 May. Among the weird and wonderful lots on offer (Aston Martin Virage Volante wide body, Lotus Carlton, Sierra RS Cosworth barn find and Lotus Elan S3 historic rally car) was this

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