The most expensive cars expected to sell at the Coys auction this week – including a £500,000 classic 911
The bright yellow and green Carrera RS will go under the hammer alongside a 1959 Maserati Tipo race car
TAKING place at the Schloss Dyck castle outside of Dusseldorf on Saturday, the Coys classic car auction will feature automotive royalty.
With a myriad of motors expected to sell over £100,000, we look at the top five most expensive on offer - as well as two star cars that are set to be valued highest.
1982 De Tomaso GT 5 - £160k-190k
With a mere 8,200km (5,095 miles) on the clock, this super sleek Italian car only had one owner from new.
It's in excellent condition and was registered to Germany, so is one of the limited 252 models sent to Europe - with De Tomaso having collaborated with Ford for production in the US market.
1930 Packard Deluxe Eight Roadster 745 - £160k-196k
A classic 1930s motor, the Deluxe model was Packard's halo model.
Only 10 roadsters are thought to still exist, and 1930 is also the only year that the Eight included the larger 145.5-inch wheelbase.
Mechanically, a new low gear was installed for the model to create a smooth four-speed ride and a redesigned water pump improved cooling.
1983 Ferrari 512i Berlinetta Boxer - £178k-223k
In addition to the new cosmetic touches, an improved fuel-injection system put into the upgraded 512i made it easier to maintain than its predecessor.
Just 1,007 models example were made from 1981-84, and this model received a £25,000 mechanical restoration five years ago.
1973 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS - £294k-£312k
This stunning Dino has been kept in its original condition and with a concours standard.
Only 1,274 Spyders were produced for this more powerful Dino, having followed on from the 206 GT.
1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS - £445k-£535k
As one of the early examples made of the model, this Carrera was sold within a week of it being launched at the 1972 Paris Auto Show - along with all 500 units of the first production batch.
It is specced as a M472 Touring version and, as an early model, has thinner gauge steel body panels to reduce weight.
1988 Porsche 959 Komfort
Although without an estimate, this Porsche is set to be one of the most expensive sold at the Coys auction.
The 959 was one of the most accomplished cars of its time, mastering both performance and comfort in this model.
Porsche originally put it on sale for around £145,000, which is rumoured to be half of what it cost them to build.
This example has an impressively low 22,000km (13,700 miles) on the clock.
1959 Maserati Tipo 60/61 ‘Birdcage’
This showstopper is the star of the auction. Yet to have its estimate set, it's likely to be the highest value car to go under the hammer.
It has been fully rebuilt to include a mix of 60 and 61 original parts and specifications, and comes with documentation - including photos - of its history.
Sir Stirling Moss finished first place in the Tipo 60 and 61, the latter at the last ever Cuban Grand Prix in 1960.
The 61 was also driven by Dan Gurney and Graham Hill in the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race.