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Television presenter and motoring enthusiast Richard Hammond will offer four vehicles from his personal collection at Iconic Auctioneers’ Collectors’ Car Sale during the Race Retro Show on Feb. 21 at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. Auction officials confirmed the consignment includes a mix of prewar touring, classic performance, and track-focused cars, several of which have featured in Hammond’s television and online projects.
According to a press release from Iconic Auctioneers, the group ranges from a rare Riley 14/6 Alpine Sports Tourer to a recently restored 1979 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2. Two of the vehicles are closely associated with “Richard Hammond’s Workshop” and DriveTribe productions. The cars will be presented alongside the auction house’s broader catalog of competition and collector vehicles at the annual event.
The 1979 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 was restored by The Smallest Cog Workshop following its appearance on Hammond’s workshop series. The restoration included bodywork, a new interior by Aldridge Trimming, suspension and brake refurbishment, mechanical servicing, and a refinish in Ford Midnight Blue. Supplied new in the United Kingdom, the Escort is supported by an extensive history file and has seen limited use under Hammond’s ownership, including participation in the 2025 VSCC Pomeroy Trophy. The vehicle carries a pre-sale estimate of £25,000 to £30,000.
Also offered is a Riley 14/6 Alpine Sports Tourer, described as a rare and correct example of the prewar model. The car features period upgrades such as triple bronze-bodied carburetors, 10-inch headlamps, and a four-speed gearbox. Purchased by Hammond in 2019, it has been driven locally and maintained in running order. It is estimated at £18,000 to £24,000.
Hammond’s MG B GT race car, converted from a road car during Series 2 of “Richard Hammond’s Workshop,” will cross the block with a 131-bhp Rick Wood Motorsport engine. The car has competed in four racing seasons between 2022 and 2025 and was recently prepared for continued use. It is estimated at £15,000 to £20,000.
Rounding out the group is a 2006 MINI Cooper S known as “Stanley,” originally purchased for £1,500 and later rebuilt with more than £20,000 in parts after an engine failure. The car now runs a Lohen-built 1.8-liter engine producing 304 bhp and includes drivetrain upgrades and a full roll cage. It has appeared in multiple DriveTribe videos and was also driven at the 2025 VSCC Pomeroy Trophy. The MINI carries an estimate of £10,000 to £15,000.
The vehicles are scheduled to be auctioned Feb. 21, with bidding open to collectors attending the Race Retro Show.
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