[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/richard-hammond-to-sell-his-classic-vehicles\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/richard-hammond-to-sell-his-classic-vehicles\/","headline":"Richard Hammond To Sell His Classic Vehicles","name":"Richard Hammond To Sell His Classic Vehicles","description":"Richard Hammond is selling eight fantastic cars and motorcycles in order to fund his historic car restoration business. If you have recently found yourself wondering \u2018what is Richard Hammond up to these days?\u2019 recently then look no further. 1969 Porsche 911T The hamster himself is looking to dive deep into the world of classic cars with his new restoration business named The Smallest Cog, which will be the centre of a new discovery+ UK series that follows him and all […]","datePublished":"2021-07-27","dateModified":"2021-07-28","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Richard-Hammond-Selling-His-Classic-Vehicles-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Richard-Hammond-Selling-His-Classic-Vehicles-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/richard-hammond-to-sell-his-classic-vehicles\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":406,"keywords":["classic cars","Classic Collection","Richard Hammond"],"articleBody":"Richard Hammond is selling eight fantastic cars and motorcycles in order to fund his historic car restoration business.If you have recently found yourself wondering \u2018what is Richard Hammond up to these days?\u2019 recently then look no further.1969 Porsche 911TThe hamster himself is looking to dive deep into the world of classic cars with his new restoration business named The Smallest Cog, which will be the centre of a new discovery+ UK series that follows him and all the interesting vehicles that he\u2019ll likely be restoring.In order to kickstart this dream to life, it looks like Hammond will actually have to depart with a great number of his personal classic vehicles in order to fund the business. How ironic! And Richard appears to be very aware of this irony.1959 Bentley S2\u201cThe irony of me supporting my new classic car restoration business by selling some of my own classic car collection is not wasted on me\u201d stated Hammond. He went on to add \u201cIt is with a very heavy heart that they go, as they have a great deal of personal sentimental value, but they will be funding the future development of the business and giving life back to countless other classic vehicles.\u201d1977 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1Richard Hammond\u2019s Workshop (a working title) is scheduled to to air on discovery+ UK later this year, with no exact date or timeframe confirmed as of yet. Described as an original docuseries, we imagine it could be similar to BBC One\u2019s ever-popular \u2018The Repair Shop\u2019 and in a similar fashion, dive deep into historic vehicles\u2019 pasts, the story behind their current owners and of course, how Hammond will go about artfully restoring it.1999 Lotus Esprit Sport 350The eight vehicles are due to be sold by Silverstone Auctions at The Classic at Silverstone and include some fantastic classics. Listed below:1959 Bentley S2 (a Hammond family heirloom)1969 Porsche 911T1999 Lotus Esprit Sport 350 (number 5 of 48 built)1927 Sunbeam Model 2 motorcycle1932 Velocette KSS Mk11977 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1 (highly collectable)1976 Kawasaki Z900 A42019 Norton Dominator 961 Street Limited Edition (number 50 of 50 built and bought as a gift for his own 50th birthday)Aptly named \u2018The Richard Hammond Collection\u2019, the vehicles will go on sale on 1 August at The Classic Sale at Silverstone.Let us know which one has your attention the most, in the comments!If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018Meet The SCV8 Jaguar X-Type\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Richard Hammond To Sell His Classic Vehicles","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/richard-hammond-to-sell-his-classic-vehicles\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]