Richard Hammond To Sell 4 Cars at Iconic Auctioneers’ Race Retro Auction

Iconic Auctioneers will offer four cars from the personal collection of TV presenter and motoring enthusiast Richard Hammond at its Collectors’ Car Sale held during the Race Retro Show on Feb. 21 at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. The cars reflect Hammond’s broad automotive interests and will be presented alongside Iconic Auctioneers’ established catalog of competition and collectors’ cars, officials stated in a press release.

The consignment from Richard Hammond’s car collection ranges from a rare prewar Riley tourer to a freshly restored Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2, with two vehicles closely associated with the TV program “Richard Hammond’s Workshop” and DriveTribe also included. Each car has been used and maintained as intended, underlining Iconic Auctioneers’ position as specialists in sourcing and presenting quality vehicles at every level of the market, noted the release.

“Richard Hammond is first and foremost a genuine car enthusiast, and this small but varied group of cars reflects that perfectly,” said Rob Hubbard, managing director and principal auctioneer at Iconic Auctioneers. “From prewar touring to modern track performance, each example has been selected and prepared with real care. We are pleased to be offering them at Race Retro, a venue that brings together knowledgeable buyers who understand quality, provenance and usability.”

1979 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2

Offered directly from Richard Hammond, this 1979 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 has recently been restored by The Smallest Cog Workshop following its appearance on “Richard Hammond’s Workshop.” The work included body restoration, a full new interior by Aldridge Trimming, suspension and brake refurbishment, mechanical servicing and a refinish in Ford Midnight Blue. Supplied new in the UK and supported by an extensive history file, the RS2000 has been used sparingly during Hammond’s ownership, including an appearance at the VSCC Pomeroy Trophy in 2025. A signed Corgi 1:43 scale model will accompany the car. (Estimate £25,000-£30,000 or approximately $32,000-$38,000 USD.)

1933 Riley 14/6 Alpine Sports Tourer

The Riley 14/6 Alpine Sports Tourer is a rare and correct example of one of the marque’s most respected prewar models, with only a small number produced. It benefits from a continuous history, period upgrades including triple bronze-bodied carburetors, 10-inch headlamps and a 4-speed “silent third” gearbox, and offers genuine four-seat touring capability. Purchased by Richard Hammond in 2019, the Riley has been used on local roads and maintained in good running order, making it suitable for VSCC events and regular use. (Estimate £18,000-£24,000 or approximately $24,700-$33,000 USD.)

1972 MG B GT Race Car

This MG B GT race car is Richard Hammond’s personal competition car and the final vehicle he drove during his time on “Top Gear.” The MG was converted from a road car into a fully prepared competition car during Series 2 of “Richard Hammond’s Workshop” at The Smallest Cog. Powered by a Rick Wood Motorsport engine producing 131 bhp, the car has completed four seasons of racing between 2022 and 2025 and has recently been checked and prepared for further use. A signed Corgi model linked to the program will accompany the car. (Estimate £15,000-£20,000 or approximately $20,000-$27,000 USD.)

2006 MINI Cooper S (R53) DriveTribe

Built as a filmed project for DriveTribe and driven by Izzy Hammond, this 2006 MINI Cooper S began life as a £1,500 (around $2,000 USD) purchase before extensive development. Following an early engine failure, the car was rebuilt with over £20,000 (around $27,000 USD) of parts and now features a Lohen-built 1.8-liter engine producing a dyno-proven 304 bhp, along with drivetrain upgrades and a full roll cage.

Known as “Stanley,” the MINI has appeared in multiple online videos and was driven at the VSCC Pomeroy Trophy in 2025, giving it clear media and event history. (Estimate £10,000-£15,000 or approximately $13,600-$20,000 USD.)