Richard Hammond to auction off part of his classic car and bike collection

TV star Richard Hammond is selling off a selection of his classic car and motorbike collection to help fund a new restoration project.

Among the vehicles being sent to auction by the Grand Tour presenter are a 1969 Porsche 911T, a 1999 Lotus Esprit and a 1927 Sunbeam Model 2 motorbike.

Hammond is selling the eight cars and bikes to help fund a classic car restoration business that will feature in a new TV show he is fronting.

Richard Hammond’s Workshop is a documentary series that will follow the fortunes of Hammond’s new business venture, called The Smallest Cog.

“The irony of me supporting my new classic car restoration business by selling some of my own classic car collection is not wasted on me,” said Hammond.

“It 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.”