Bugatti Type 51 to be auctioned off

A collection of cars has been valued and is to be put under the hammer towards the end of June. The auction is to be held at the former Chelsea Barracks between the 24th and 29th of the month, organised by Masterpiece London,Classic Rallies reports.

A Bugatti Type 51 from 1932 - worth £3 million - is to feature alongside other classic automobiles such as Bentleys, Rolls-Royce sand restored competition vehicles. Thomas Wood ham Smith, chairman of the board for the body, said:"Masterpiece London will offer something for everyone, whether you're a fine art connoisseur or a new collector looking for thatonce-in-a-lifetime treasure."

Catering will also be provided to those who attend, with catering from Urban Caprice, while there is to be a full restaurant set up on site. Meanwhile, a set of toy cars was recently put up for bidding,with the Daily Telegraph reporting that Horace Dunkley's 2,281Matchbox Models of Yesteryear were appraised and given a value of£100,000.