Analysis of lots sold at classic auctions in 2025 reveals that \u00a3679,012 was raised for good causes.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”fp-byline” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.3em” text_orientation=”center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Words DAVID SIMISTER<\/strong> More than 60% of that total was accounted for by a 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC Coup\u00e9 sold by Bonhams in December, with the proceeds going to Diabetes UK and The Royal National Institute of Blind People. Mathewsons also used its Christmas auction to help raise \u00a319.4k for charities, adding to a \u00a379k fundraising tally in 2025.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Iconic Auctioneers said that it sold several notable lots to raise funds, including a 1961 Volkswagen T1 that garnered \u00a392,250 for Great Ormond Street Hospital, Nick Mason CBE\u2019s Pink Floyd edition VW Golf Cabriolet that raised \u00a37875 for Harefield Healing Garden Charity and the late Chris Rea\u2019s electric Mini 30, which brought in \u00a325,875 for REFUGE.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Iconic\u2019s managing director and principal auctioneer, Rob Hubbard, said, \u2018This year, we saw several high profile lots cross the block for charity, with a number of vehicles offered by celebrity owners for their chosen cause. Following the tragedy at Bicester Motion, we raised \u00a36.5k via charity lots and proceeds from catalogue sales for charities chosen by the victims\u2019 families. The fact that we have been able to raise more than \u00a3140k for charity this year is testament to the strength of the classic car enthusiast community and their ability to do good for worthy causes.\u2019<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Brightwells confirmed that its \u00a315k fundraising total included lots that raised cash for Air Ambulance, Kemp House Hospice and Lingen Davies Cancer Fund and a Honda Insight raised \u00a39271 for Make 2nds Count at Historics. In addition Manor Park Classics confirmed that it had donated \u00a310 from every lot sold in the second half of 2025 to the Destination Florida Children\u2019s Charity and Morris Leslie said that it had supported the Scotland Air Ambulance and the T&SH Ukraine charity.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] H&H Classics\u2019 managing director Colette McKay added, \u2018One particularly special moment was the auction of Dave Myers\u2019 BSA Gold Star, which raised \u00a315.8k for CancerCare North Lancashire & South Cumbria, NSPCC Childline and The Institute of Cancer Research.\u2019<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] South Western Vehicle Auctions confirmed that it has raised \u00a35.5k, including \u00a32.2k for the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation. 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