Anthony Hamilton Auctions £3M Classic Car Collection at Silverstone

Anthony HamiltonPlayer·Anthony Hamilton, the esteemed father of seven-time Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 world champion Lewis HamiltonPlayer·Lewis Hamilton, is preparing to offer his extensive private collection of 27 classic automobiles for auction. The collection, which includes a range of rare and significant vehicles, carries an estimated value exceeding £3 million.

The highly anticipated sale, organized by Iconic AuctioneersTeam·Iconic Auctioneers, is scheduled for July 25, 2026. It will be a prominent feature of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) Classic weekend at the historic Silverstone CircuitVenue·Silverstone Circuit, a venue synonymous with British motorsport and the home of the Grand Prix of Great BritainCompetition·Grand Prix of Great Britain.

The majority of the 27 vehicles are celebrated British classics, showcasing a deep appreciation for the nation's automotive heritage. Among the standout pieces is a low-mileage JaguarTeam·Jaguar XJ220, a car renowned for its performance and rarity. The collection also features an exceptionally rare replica of the JaguarTeam·Jaguar XKSS, alongside two meticulously crafted replicas of the iconic C-type: XKC001, which famously won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1951, and XKC003, the car driven by motorsport legends Stirling Moss and Norman Dewis in the 1952 Mille Miglia.

Beyond the Jaguars, the collection boasts three distinguished Aston MartinTeam·Aston Martin models, including an Aston MartinTeam·Aston Martin Lagonda, a Series 3 V8, and a rare V8 Coupé. Mercedes-BenzTeam·Mercedes-Benz is also well-represented with three notable vehicles: a 1960 Mercedes-BenzTeam·Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, a 2013 Mercedes-BenzTeam·Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507 (a model whose ownership aligns with his son's successful tenure with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One teamTeam·Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team), and a 1989 Mercedes-BenzTeam·Mercedes-Benz 300 SL that previously belonged to heavyweight boxer Billy WalkerPlayer·Billy Walker. The diverse array further includes all variants of the Mini Cooper STeam·Mini Cooper S from the 1960s, alongside several TriumphTeam·Triumph prototypes.

Lionel AbbottCoach·Lionel Abbott, an automotive specialist at Iconic AuctioneersTeam·Iconic Auctioneers, provided insight into the collection's character. "The Anthony HamiltonPlayer·Anthony Hamilton collection is a superbly curated group of cars with true depth, quality, and individuality," Abbott commented, highlighting a clear passion for British automotive engineering.

This significant auction occurs at a time when the Hamilton name continues to command considerable attention within Formula 1Competition·Formula 1. Lewis HamiltonPlayer·Lewis Hamilton's impending move to FerrariTeam·Ferrari for the 2026 season has already generated substantial discussion, with fellow driver George RussellPlayer·George Russell acknowledging that Hamilton and FerrariTeam·Ferrari will pose an "enormous threat" to his own championship aspirations. The sale of Anthony HamiltonPlayer·Anthony Hamilton's collection is viewed by some as a symbolic "generational transition, visible through an auction of automobiles," reflecting broader shifts within the sport and the family's enduring legacy. The event at Silverstone is poised to attract considerable interest from collectors and motorsport enthusiasts alike, eager to acquire a piece of this meticulously assembled automotive history.