Bonhams Amelia Island 2018 - new buyer trends in Florida?

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Created on March 11, 2018

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Chevrolet Corvette Gran Sport (1996) - as lot 101 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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BMW 3.0SC (1972) - as lot 103 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Dodge Viper RT/10 (1993) - as lot 104 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1981) - as lot 105 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 560 SL (1987) - as lot 106 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Citroën SM (1970) - as lot 107 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Ferrari 308 GTS (1978) - as lot 108 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II (1973) - as lot 109 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 2.0 Coupé (1965) - as lot 110 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Maserati Sebring II (1965) - as lot 111 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster (1966) - as lot 112 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster (1957) - as lot 113 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Austin-Healey 100 BN1 "Le Mans" (1955) - as lot 114 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Bentley 4.5 Liter Drophead Coupe (1936) - as lot 115 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Frazer Nash BMW 315/328 LMC Special Sports-Racing Two-Seater (1935:52) (1935) - as lot 116 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Cadillac Series 75 Imperial Limousine (1942) - as lot 117 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Ford Model 68 Deluxe Convertible (1936) - as lot 118 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Cord 812 Westchester Fastback Sedan (1936) - as lot 119 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Shelby GT350H Fastback (1966) - as lot 120 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Dodge Charger (1972) - as lot 121 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Coupe (1970) - as lot 122 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Ford Mustang Fastback (1965) - as lot 123 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Chevrolet Camaro Z:28 RS (1968) - as lot 124 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham (1954) - as lot 125 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Gemini MK. II Formula Jr. (1959) - as lot 126 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Lincoln Zephyr Coupe (1942) - as lot 127 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Lincoln Zephyr Coupe (1940) - as lot 128 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Lincoln Zephyr Coupe (1939) - as lot 129 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Delahaye 135M Cabriolet (1950) - as lot 130 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 911S 2.2 Coupe (1970) - as lot 131 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Lotus MK 6 (1954) - as lot 132 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Lotus Eleven Le Mans, Series 1 (1956) - as lot 133 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Lotus 47 GT-015 Group 4 Competition Coupe (1967) - as lot 134 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe (1953) - as lot 135 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (1969) - as lot 136 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider (1973) - as lot 137 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Lotus Elan Roadster (1966) - as lot 138 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Aston Martin Virage 1992 () - as lot 139 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 Coupe (1992) - as lot 140 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Pierce-Arrow Series 51 Four Passenger Touring Car (1919) - as lot 141 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Ferrari 550 Maranello (2000) - as lot 142 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Jaguar XK140 MC Roadster (1955) - as lot 143 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche Junior 108 Tractor (1961) - as lot 144 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Targa 'Rijkspolitie' (1988) - as lot 145 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 356A 1600 Carrera GS Coupe (1959) - as lot 146 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 (1967) - as lot 147 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 911T Club Racer (1970) - as lot 148 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (1975) - as lot 149 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 356A 1600 Coupe (1958) - as lot 150 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Cord 812 Supercharged 'Sportsman' (1937) - as lot 151 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Austin-Healey 100 BN2 (1956) - as lot 152 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet (1969) - as lot 153 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Jaguar XJS Convertible (1995) - as lot 154 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster (1973) - as lot 155 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental (1933) - as lot 156 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Delahaye 135MS Coupé (1947) - as lot 157 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Renault 5 Turbo II (1983) - as lot 158 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Facel Vega HK500 Coupe (1961) - as lot 159 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Liter Roadster (1962) - as lot 160 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Aston Martin DB6 (1967) - as lot 161 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Bentley Azure (1997) - as lot 162 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Bentley Arnage RL (2005) - as lot 163 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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McLaren P1 (2015) - as lot 164 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Dodge Viper TA 2.0 (2015) - as lot 165 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition (2016) - as lot 166 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Ferrari 330 GTC (1968) - as lot 167 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Panhard et Levassor 6HP Twin Cylinder Wagonette (1899) - as lot 168 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Impéria Roadster (1909) - as lot 169 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Ford Model T Roadster (1920) - as lot 170 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Thomas Flyer Model MC 6-40 Roadster (1912) - as lot 171 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Packard 1104 Super Eight Coupe (1934) - as lot 172 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 98 (1942) - as lot 173 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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American Underslung Model 34A Tourist Four Passenger Touring (1913) - as lot 174 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Lotus Elite Series 1 Coupe (1959) - as lot 175 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 356C Outlaw Coupe (1964) - as lot 176 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Allard K3 Roadster (1954) - as lot 177 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider (1963) - as lot 178 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Cadillac Model 30 Tourer (1914) - as lot 179 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Kellison J-4R Coupe (1959) - as lot 180 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Kurtis KK4000 Single Seater (1952) - as lot 181 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Intermeccanica Italia Spyder (1969) - as lot 182 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 GT2 (1996) - as lot 183 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Dodge Viper SRT-10 VOI.9 Edition (2006) - as lot 184 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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MGA MKI (1961) - as lot 185 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Bentley 4.5 Tourer (1939) - as lot 186 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Georges Irat Model A Cabriolet (1927) - as lot 187 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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BMW Z8 Roadster 2001 () - as lot 188 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 'M491' Targa (1989) - as lot 189 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Ferrari 550 Barchetta (2001) - as lot 190 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Chevrolet Corvette 327/360HP Roadster (1964) - as lot 191 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Jaguar XK120 Roadster (1953) - as lot 192 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Minerva Model AK "Silentlyte" Town Car (1928) - as lot 193 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Horch 853 Roadster (1936) - as lot 194 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 (1995) - as lot 195 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 928S (1986) - as lot 196 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster (1958) - as lot 197 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Porsche 911E Coupe (1973) - as lot 198 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Tesla Roadster Sport (2010) - as lot 199 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Dodge Viper GTS (1996) - as lot 200 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Toyota Land Cruiser HJ-45 Long-Bed Pickup (1978) - as lot 201 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Land Rover Defender 110 Pickup (1984) - as lot 202 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Morris Minor 1000 Traveler (1963) - as lot 203 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 8, 2018

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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Competition Sport Edition (2009) - as lot 204 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 8, 2018

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Summary

On March 8, 2018, Bonhams invited guests to the Fernandina Beach Golf Club in Florida to auction 101 cars with a total value of over USD 20 million at the Amelia Island Concours. 87 percent of the cars were sold, although in some cases well below expectations. Five Dodge Viper models in particular surprised positively, while only one of the four most valuable lots was sold. This auction report analyzes the results in detail and shows all the vehicles in the picture.

This article contains the following chapters

Only Porsche strongly represented
Almost 1/4 pre-war ...
... but also 21 youngsters
Ferrari Daytona Spider too expensive?
The three Lincoln Zephyrs
Lotus quintet
The vipers are loose
Ferrari killer Kellison J-4R Coupé did not convince
Super classics too, of course
Vehicles offered and sold

Estimated reading time: 5min

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On March 8, 2018, Bonhams invited guests to the Fernandina Beach Golf Club in Florida to auction 101 cars with a total value of around USD 22 million at the Amelia Island Concours. An average of USD 211,611 was expected per car, but despite a good turnout, the average highest bid was actually around USD 167,400, around 20 percent less than hoped for. This was also influenced by the fact that over fifty percent of the lots were offered without a reserve price. This meant that some buyers were able to pick up a bargain. If one compares the estimated values with the highest bids achieved, new buyer preferences appear to be emerging.

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