“Bring it on,” say auctioneers

When most classic vehicle auction firms closed their doors during lockdown earlier this year, few would have predicted the burgeoning catalogues and impressive sale rates that would accompany their triumphant return to business.

At the root of such success has been an ability to adapt to the prevailing conditions, which has not only fostered a confidence in meeting new restrictions as they are put in place, but could mean the ways of old never return.

In most cases, auction houses resumed operations