Auction watch: Magnus Walker’s Porsche 911 S leads eclectic classic and performance sales

1967 PORSCHE 911 S

Sold by Rm Sotheby’s, £233,000

Sheffield-born Magnus Walker proved that the American Dream can come true when he moved to California at 19 and set up a clothing business that enabled him to indulge his passion for Porsche. Made famous by the biographical 2012 film Urban Outlaw, Walker became a kingpin of the Porsche scene – and accumulated so many examples that he’s had to pare-down his collection. This 911 S was a favourite. Walker bought it in the early 2000s with badly fitted Turbo wheel arches before returning it to its stock dimensions and treating it to a few of his famous ‘Outlaw’ custom touches.

1950 Ford 8N ‘Funk Brothers’

Sold by Iconic Auctioneers, £6750

The 8N is the best-selling American tractor of all time but for those who found its 2-litre side valve engine underpowered, the Funk Aircraft Company offered tasty upgrades, hence the V8 fitted to this.

1954 Jaguar XK120 DHC

Sold by the Market, £41,250

Is it possible that the travails of the 21st century Jaguar have filtered down to models from the marque’s golden era? It certainly looks like it, if the paltry price paid for this runner is anything to go by.

1996 Land Rover Discovery Camel Trophy

Sold by Iconic Auctioneers, £12,375

It may never have battled its way through the jungles of Borneo but this was still a genuine Camel Trophy Discovery. It didn’t take part in the event, but was built as a training vehicle.

2013 Ariel Atom 3.5

Sold by Collecting Cars, £30,252

Ariel’s mighty Atom remains one of the most accomplished track cars on the market – and one of the most fun cars that can be driven on the road. This one had a 2-litre, 310bhp engine.

1969 Egli Vincent Black Shadow

Sold by H&H, £58,075

This Vincent was built into its current café racer spec just three years ago, complete with nickel-plated Egli frame, blueprinted Black Shadow engine and a host of top-drawer components.

1972 Renault 4 Sinpar 4×4

Sold by WB & Sons, £8284

Who needs a Range Rover when you can have this? It’s a rare Renault 4 Sinpar 4WD. Launched in 1962 in collaboration with French off-road specialist Sinpar, the model’s high cost meant few were sold.

1977 MGB Roadster

Sold by Hampson Auctions, £3250

Rubber bumper versions may be the least desirable of MG’s ubiquitous B – but this older restoration with fewer than 50,000 miles on the clock still offered summer fun for little money. And it came with a selection of handy spares. You know, just in case…