A special sale of prestige, sporting and executive cars at BCA Nottingham on January 21 attracted more than 300 buyers to bid in the auction hall, with a further 216 dealers bidding over the internet.

The included a selection of vehicles from BMW Group, Bentley Financial Services, Alphabet GB and Black Horse.

Cars on offer included Aston Martin, Bentley and Ferrari models as well as BMW, Lotus, Range Rover, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Porsche.

In total, 245 cars sold and generated a turnover of £3.6 million, with 38 cars selling for in excess of £20,000. Nearly a quarter of the sale went to online bidders.

BCA communications director Tony Gannon said: “There is plenty of demand for these high-value prestige and executive models.

"It is certainly an encouraging sign for both motor retailers in the premium sector and fleet and lease operators with high value stock on their books.”