Ford lotus cortina (1963-1967)

Buyers continue to stump up for restored minters – but barn-finds continue to surprise the experts too

ACA, KING’S LYNN. 14-15 JUNE

For its inaugural auction held during the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este weekend (p12), Broad Arrow’s 24-25 May event at the nearby Villa Erba estate produced a remarkable reflection of the show car

Classic values & essential buying advice

SOLD BY RM SOTHEBY’S, £3.3M Anyone who has seen the (original) Italian Job will likely have clear memories of the opening scenes showing a Lamborghini Miura threading its way through the Italian alps

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