DaimlerChrysler (UK) achieved a 100% conversion rate at its latest sale at Manheim Auctions Coventry. With some 250 vehicles sold to 60 bidders, the closed Christmas auction achieved a sales turnover in excess of £4.7m.

Denis Alcock, DaimlerChrysler (UK) wholesale manager, said: “This was an excellent result and a great way to end a very successful year. Each sale at Manheim throughout 2001 has achieved consistently high results, which means that the auction hall remains an integral part of our vehicle remarketing programme.”

Prices achieved included:
S320 Cdi (Y) 12,017 miles, £40,700, (120% of guide)
A190 Elegance (51) 1,879 miles £15,500 (123%)
C200K Sports Sequentronic (Y) 4,388 miles £21,000 (117%)
S320 Cdi (Y) 12,000 miles £40,700 (120%)
New C240 2.6 Elegance (X) £24,000 (133%)
SLK 32 AMG Convertible (Y) £38,200 (123%). (December 20, 2001)