The lawns of Cliveden House are alive with excitement as RM Sotheby’s 2025 summer auction is now in full swing. With warm sunshine, chilled champagne, and the gentle hum of some of the most beautiful engines ever built, this unique event once again combines the charm of a garden party with the prestige of a world-class collector car sale.
Set in the heart of National Trust parkland, the stunning Cliveden House offers a fittingly grand stage for this year's exceptional lineup — a true celebration of motoring history. The 2025 sale features more than 100 incredible vehicles, with a strong showing from the late Jim Boland’s celebrated collection.
Some of the standout lots already turning heads include:
- Lot 106: 1905 Clément-Talbot Model 4VB 12/15 HP Tourer Estimated at £80,000–£140,000, this early British tourer exemplifies the elegance of the Edwardian era.
- Lot 114: 1929 Bentley 6½-Litre Tourer in the style of Vanden Plas A commanding presence with an estimate of £300,000–£400,000, this Bentley is one of the day’s headline stars.
- Lot 127: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster With an estimate of £700,000–£900,000, this icon of post-war engineering is attracting plenty of interest.
- Lot 133: 1963 Maserati 3500 GTi Spyder by Vignale Offered at £400,000–£450,000, this Italian drop-top is every bit as glamorous as the venue.
- Lot 140: 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Coupé by James Young From The British Icons Collection, this is coachbuilt excellence at its finest, estimated at £190,000–£250,000.
Visitors are strolling through the grounds, taking in the extraordinary cars, enjoying gourmet food, and soaking up the relaxed atmosphere that makes Cliveden such a special setting. The vibe is quintessentially British: elegant but informal, historic yet full of life.
Whether you're here to bid, browse, or simply revel in automotive beauty surrounded by gardens and grandeur — this is one event that truly lives up to the hype.
Here are some scenes from the auction as it unfolds:
