Bonhams Amelia Island 2023 - too high a gamble?

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Created on March 3, 2023

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Bruno von Rotz

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Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica (1967) - offered as lot 101 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 560SL (1989) - offered as lot 102 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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DeSoto Firedome Sportsman Coupe (1959) - offered as lot 103 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Porsche 924 S Coupe (1988) - offered as lot 104 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Ferrari F355 Spider (1995) - offered as lot 105 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Excalibur Series 1 Roadster (1969) - offered as lot 106 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas Sedan (1996) - offered as lot 107 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Porsche 911T 2.4 Targa Coupe (1973) - offered as lot 108 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Land Rover Defender 110 2-Door Soft Top (1991) - offered as lot 109 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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MGA MkI Roadster (1961) - offered as lot 110 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Fiat 1200 TV Trasformabile (1958) - offered as lot 111 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Facel Vega Facel II (1963) - offered as lot 112 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster Recreation (1963) - offered as lot 113 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 280SL (1970) - offered as lot 114 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Porsche 911SC 3.0 Targa (1978) - offered as lot 115 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe (1957) - offered as lot 116 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Aston Martin V8 Series 3 Sports Saloon (1978) - offered as lot 117 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder Quattro (2020) - offered as lot 118 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe (1953) - offered as lot 119 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Ford E-Code Thunderbird (1957) - offered as lot 120 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Aston Martin DB AR1 (2003) - offered as lot 121 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Porsche 930 Turbo 3.5 by Andial (1982) - offered as lot 122 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Lamborghini Espada Series III Coupe (1975) - offered as lot 123 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Lotus Esprit S4S Coupe (1995) - offered as lot 124 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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BMW M3 Sport Evolution (1990) - offered as lot 125 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Ferrari 330GT 2+2 Coupe (1966) - offered as lot 126 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham (1951) - offered as lot 127 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Rolls-Royce Corniche II (1986) - offered as lot 128 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Bentley Brooklands Coupe (2009) - offered as lot 129 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz Pre-Merger AMG 500SL 6.0 Roadster with Hardtop (1990) - offered as lot 130 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Packard Series 1701 One-Twenty Convertible Victoria (1939) - offered as lot 131 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider (1962) - offered as lot 132 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Series 4 'Oscar India' Sports Saloon (1981) - offered as lot 133 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Packard Twelve Model 1207 Convertible Victoria (1935) - offered as lot 134 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Pierce-Arrow Eight Model 54 Convertible Sedan (1932) - offered as lot 135 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Bentley 3 1/2 Liter Sports Saloon (1936) - offered as lot 136 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon (1969) - offered as lot 137 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible with Hardtop Sunray-DX Racer (1968) - offered as lot 138 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Porsche 356 Pre-A 1300 Cabriolet (1951) - offered as lot 139 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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MG NA Magnette Roadster (1934) - offered as lot 140 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead Coupe (1952) - offered as lot 141 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Chrysler Imperial Model CL Dual Cowl Phaeton (1933) - offered as lot 142 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Bentley MkVI Sedanca Coupe (1949) - offered as lot 143 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe (2005) - offered as lot 144 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Packard Series 1501 Super Eight Convertible Victoria (1937) - offered as lot 145 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Ferrari 500 Superfast Series 2 (1966) - offered as lot 146 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Citroën 2CV6 Spécial (1991) - offered as lot 147 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Facel Vega HK500 Coupe (1961) - offered as lot 148 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider (1959) - offered as lot 149 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Bugatti Type 57S Sports Tourer (1937) - offered as lot 150 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Aston Martin Virage Volante (1994) - offered as lot 151 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet (1988) - offered as lot 152 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Fiat 600 Jolly Beach Car (1962) - offered as lot 153 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Porsche 911 Targa 4S (2022) - offered as lot 154 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Napier Type 23A 45HP Tourer (1908) - offered as lot 155 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 170S Cabriolet A (1951) - offered as lot 156 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Group A 'BP Trampio' Racecar (1992) - offered as lot 157 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Fixed Head Coupe (1965) - offered as lot 158 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Ferrari 365 GTB 4 Daytona Berlinetta (1973) - offered as lot 159 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Chrysler Model 72 Roadster (1928) - offered as lot 160 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Locomobile Model 40 I Four Passenger Demi-Tonneau (1911) - offered as lot 161 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Ferrari F40 (1992) - offered as lot 162 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 280SL (1969) - offered as lot 163 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Knox Model C Single Cylinder 8HP Runabout (1903) - offered as lot 164 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Vspec N1 'Mine's Tribute' (1999) - offered as lot 165 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster (1925) - offered as lot 166 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio Convertible (1934) - offered as lot 167 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Chevrolet Corvette 327/250hp Big Tank Coupe (1963) - offered as lot 168 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Bentley MkVI Convertible (1949) - offered as lot 169 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Volkswagen Type 2 21-Window Deluxe Microbus (1964) - offered as lot 170 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Rolls-Royce Camargue Coupe (1982) - offered as lot 171 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Jaguar XK120 LT3 Works Lightweight Sports Racer-LT3 (1951) - offered as lot 173 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Lister-Jaguar Sports Racing Two Seater (1959) - offered as lot 174 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Jaguar XK120M Roadster (1954) - offered as lot 175 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Jaguar XK120 Roadster (1951) - offered as lot 176 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Jaguar XK120 Alloy Bodywork () - offered as lot 177A at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe (1951) - offered as lot 177 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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MG TC Midget Two Seater Sports (1949) - offered as lot 178 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Porsche 911 'Type 964' Carrera 4 Cabriolet (1990) - offered as lot 179 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 630K 'La Baule' Torpedo Transformable (1928) - offered as lot 180 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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BMW 3.0 CS (1973) - offered as lot 181 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Duesenberg Model A Tourer (1923) - offered as lot 182 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Porsche 930 Turbo Slant Nose Cabriolet (1988) - offered as lot 183 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Long Wheelbase Touring Limousine (1965) - offered as lot 184 at Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Bentley MkVI Special Super Sport Saloon (1949) - offered as lot 185 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Transformable Town Convertible (1930) - offered as lot 186 at Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Pierce-Arrow Model 48 Seven Passenger Touring (1916) - offered as lot 187 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Maserati 5000GT Coupe (1962) - offered as lot 188 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Sunbeam 24 60 Four Passenger Tourer (1921) - offered as lot 189 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Modena Spyder California (1985) - offered as lot 190 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Cadillac Series 341-B V-8 Transformable Town Convertible (1929) - offered as lot 191 at Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Crane Model 3 Four Passenger Sport Landau (1912) - offered as lot 192 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Coupe (1990) - offered as lot 193 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Aston Martin V8 Volante (1986) - offered as lot 194 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Facel Vega Excellence EX1 Sedan (1960) - offered as lot 195 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Rolls-Royce Corniche (2001) - offered as lot 196 at the Bonhams Amelia Island sale on March 2, 2023

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Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Standard Steel Saloon (1955) - offered as lot 197 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 0319B Panoramique (1960) - offered as lot 198 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Porsche 914 6 Targa (1971) - offered as lot 199 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Stutz Model K Bulldog Four Passenger Tourer (1921) - offered as lot 200 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Stutz Blackhawk Coupe (1972) - offered as lot 201 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1½ 4.2 Roadster (1968) - offered as lot 202 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 560SL (1989) - offered as lot 203 at the Bonhams Amelia Island auction on March 2, 2023

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Summary

There was certainly no lack of variety in Bonhams' offering on March 2, 2023 at Fernandina Beach Golf Club, with a wide range of cars on offer, from the MG TC for USD 5,000 to the million-dollar Bugatti Type 57S, as well as other gems from the last 100 years of automotive engineering. With a sales rate of 77%, a good result was achieved, but half of the ten most valuable cars remained unsold. This auction review analyzes the results and shows the vehicles in pictures.

This article contains the following chapters

Jaguar ahead of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz
A fifth of pre-war cars
Bugatti masterpiece not sold
A cheap Maserati 5000 GT?
Varying levels of interest in Facel
The contested rarities of the Hendricks Jaguar collection
Super classics with varying demand
Cheap cars

Estimated reading time: 5min

Preview (beginning of the article)

On March 2, 2023, the hammer fell at Bonhams as part of Amelia Island Week at Fernandina Beach Golf Club to sell 102 cars and some automobilia. The total value of the vehicles was almost USD 34 million, so each car was expected to fetch around USD 329,000. 53 percent of the cars were auctioned without a reserve price. 77 percent of the cars were successfully knocked down, achieving an average selling price of USD 158,604. However, only half of the ten most expensive cars found a new garage, which meant that Bonhams also lost a lot of revenue. This ultimately settled at USD 12.53 million. The good sales rate was of course helped by the fact that 53 percent of the cars were auctioned without a reserve price. On average, 84 percent of the median estimate was bid.

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