A microlight, one of the many aircraft to be auctioned off at the show which is expected to attract a number of Top Gear fans
The former Top Gear presenter and Radio 2 DJ are said to be among 2,000 motoring enthusiasts bidding on items
Chris Evans has rebuffed claims he will replace Jeremy Clarkson but did say the show could carry on without him
More than 150 cars, 60 motorbikes, a gyrocopter and a soviet rocket launcher are in the huge private collection
Amid the Army tanks and old buses and more, the collection's most sought after item is an Aston Martin Lagonda
The collection began with just one car in the 1980s but became largest private collection of automobiles in the country
Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson is expected to go head to head with his possible replacement Chris Evans as the two bid on items in the UK's largest private car collection.
After recently discovering he may have a little more time on his hands, Clarkson is said to be among motoring enthusiasts that will bid on items in the collection of 150 cars, 60 motorbikes, a gyrocopter and even a Soviet rocket launcher.
Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans could also be bidding on the massive collection.
A Rolls Royce jet turbine engine is up for auction. The collector stopped short of actually getting the jet
John Saunder's son Chris said: 'We have spent many happy years amassing the collection but the care and maintenance of the vehicles was getting a bit much.'The number of visitors has fallen but ironically as soon as we announced we are closing we have been busier than ever'
The collection contains a Soviet era Scud missile launcher. The late owner decided he needed to pick one up when the cold war ended
A Ford Fairline 500 Skyline, registration: VSU 508, from 1958. The 5800cc first arrived in the UK in 1989
A Jowett, registriation: CPC 34 - this 30s classic was first registered in the UK on the 1st January 1935. The oldest car put up for auction dates back to the 1920s with the newest a Citroen 2CV from 1986
With a little more time on his hands, Clarkson (left) is said to be among motoring enthusiasts that will bid on items in the collection. Evans (right) said Clarkson's co-presenters James May and Richard Hammond had more than enough charisma to carry Top Gear on their own
A Bond Bug 750ES, Registration: PGB409M. This car was road tested at Brands Hatch to a speed of 105mph. A 748cc, the cars were made for about 4 years, with about 2000 produced
A Riley 2.5, Registration: NRR 712 from 1953 - The diverse collection of cars fills eight halls and comprises of almost 150 vehicles
This Saunders Roe helicopter is another one of the many light aircraft that will be auctioned off to the highest bidder
A replica of Stephenson's Rocket, similar to the one that will be auctioned off - the owner had two and one is not for sale
Motoring enthusiasts that will bid on items in the collection of 150 cars, 60 motorbikes here shown all together. Everything must go
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