Bonhams Audrain Concours Auction 2022 - Garage find as top seller

Name: TVR 2500M 1976
Brand: TVR

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Created on October 1, 2022

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Porsche 911 2.7 Coupe (1974) - offered as lot 101 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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TVR 2500M Coupe (1976) - offered as lot 102 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Lotus Europa Special S2 (1973) - offered as lot 103 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 (1981) - offered as lot 104 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Austin-Healey 100M BN2 Le Mans (1956) - offered as lot 105 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Saloon (1986) - offered as lot 106 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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MG C Roadster (1968) - offered as lot 107 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Mercedes-Benz 280SL (1968) - offered as lot 108 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster (1954) - offered as lot 109 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Facel Vega Facel II (1963) - offered as lot 110 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours sale on September 30, 2022

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Mercedes-Benz 230SL Design by Paul Bracq (1964) - offered as lot 111 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible (1956) - offered as lot 112 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Lagonda Rapier Sports Special (1935) - offered as lot 113 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Mercer Model 22-70 Series 5 Raceabout Conversion (1920) - offered as lot 114 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante (1989) - offered as lot 115 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Porsche 930 3.0 Turbo Carrera (1977) - offered as lot 116 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster Recreation (1963) - offered as lot 117 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Jaguar XK150 3.4 Drophead Coupe (1957) - offered as lot 118 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (1958) - offered as lot 119 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Rolls-Royce 40 50hp Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster (1926) - offered as lot 120 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (2022) - offered as lot 121 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe (1953) - offered as lot 122 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Packard Model 645 Deluxe Eight Roadster (1929) - offered as lot 123 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Sunbeam Tiger Series I (1966) - offered as lot 124 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Porsche Porsche 911 (Type 993) Supercup (1995) - offered as lot 125 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Coupe (1964) - offered as lot 126 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 (1969) - offered as lot 127 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce (1974) - offered as lot 128 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Ford Mustang Fastback Resto-Mod (1966) - offered as lot 129 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Buick Super Model 59 Estate Wagon (1940) - offered as lot 130 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Maserati Mistral 4000 Coupé (1966) - offered as lot 131 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Daimler SP250 Roadster (1963) - offered as lot 132 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Coupe (1939) - offered as lot 134 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupé (1948) - offered as lot 135 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Lamborghini Diablo VT (1994) - offered as lot 136 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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S.G.V. Two Plus Two Roadster (1912) - offered as lot 137 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Mercedes 280GE TO 300D Specifications (1980) - offered as lot 138 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Limousine (1969) - offered as lot 139 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Stanley Special 30HP Roadster Tribute (1912) - offered as lot 140 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB (1972) - offered as lot 141 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Knox Model C Runabout (1903) - offered as lot 142 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours sale on September 30, 2022

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Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Coupe (1967) - offered as lot 143 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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LaSalle Series 39-50 Convertible Coupe (1939) - offered as lot 144 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Stutz DV32 Custom Roadster (1932) - offered as lot 145 at the Bonhams Audrain Concours auction on September 30, 2022

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Summary

After 2021, Bonhams once again organized an auction on the occasion of the Audrain Concours on 30 September 2022, at which 44 automobiles from eleven decades went under the hammer in addition to 22 pedal cars and an engine. The most expensive car was a BMW 507 that had been in storage for over 40 years, but the best results in comparison to expectations were achieved by somewhat younger super classics. This report analyzes the results and shows all the cars in pictures.

This article contains the following chapters

Wide range of brands
Almost forgotten BMW 507 for a lot of money
Triple plastic
Significant pre-war share
Successful super classics

Estimated reading time: 3min

Preview (beginning of the article)

For the second time, Bonhams organized an auction on the occasion of the Audrain Concours d'Elégance on 30 September 2022, at which 44 automobiles from eleven decades were offered in addition to 22 pedal cars, some of which were sold for the equivalent of full-fledged classics, and a BMW 507 engine (USD 38,175 sales price). The cars, which were on average almost 63 years old, were valued at around USD 8.3 million, 44 percent of which went under the hammer without a reserve price. 80 percent of the cars were sold, with an average bid of 82 percent of the median estimate. On average, USD 197,297 (EUR 201,243 or CHF 195,324) was paid per car sold (including commission).

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