Bonhams Autoworld 2023 - Young cars much more in demand than older classics

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Created on May 14, 2023

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Porsche 930 Turbo Coupé (1983) - angeboten als Lot 107 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé (1983) - angeboten als Lot 107 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Porsche 993 Turbo Coupé (1997) - angeboten als Lot 108 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Porsche 911 Turbo 4S Cabriolet (2008) - angeboten als Lot 109 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 45th Anniversary Edition (2013) - angeboten als Lot 110 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Aston Martin DB2/4 2.6-Litre Sports Saloon (1954) - angeboten als Lot 111 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Ferrari 456 GT Coupé (1995) - angeboten als Lot 112 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Porsche 914/6 (1971) - angeboten als Lot 114 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Ferrari 308 GTS (1978) - angeboten als Lot 115 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1952) - angeboten als Lot 116 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Porsche 911 S 2.0-Litre 'SWB' Coupé (1967) - angeboten als Lot 117 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedez-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda' (1966) - angeboten als Lot 118 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz G500 Brabus (2001) - angeboten als Lot 119 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Austin-Healey 100 Roadster to 100M Specification (1954) - angeboten als Lot 120 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Jaguar E-Type 4.2-litre Series II Roadster (1969) - angeboten als Lot 121 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé (2014) - angeboten als Lot 122 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Ferrari Dino 246 GT 'E-Series' by Scaglietti (1971) - angeboten als Lot 124 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Willys Jeep Model MB 4x4 Military Vehicle with Bantam Trailer (1942) - angeboten als Lot 125 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Heligus Midget racer (1948) - angeboten als Lot 126 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Rondeau M482 Cosworth Group C Prototype (1983) - angeboten als Lot 127 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Cougar C02 Group C Sports-Racing Prototype Factory Replica (1983) - angeboten als Lot 128 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Tyrrell 020 Formula 1 Monoposto (1991) - angeboten als Lot 129 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Fittipaldi F6 Formula 1 Monoposto Show Car (1979) - angeboten als Lot 130 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Chrysler New Yorker 'Town & Country' Woodie Convertible (1946) - angeboten als Lot 131 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Volkswagen T1 Samba De Luxe 21-Window Microbus (1965) - angeboten als Lot 132 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Aston Martin DBS Vantage Sports Saloon (1970) - angeboten als Lot 133 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition (2007) - angeboten als Lot 134 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1961) - angeboten als Lot 135 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 'Osso di Seppia' (1966) - angeboten als Lot 136 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 24V Q4 (1995) - angeboten als Lot 137 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Porsche 912 'SWB' 'Soft-Window' Targa (1968) - angeboten als Lot 138 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 300CE 3.4 AMG Cabriolet (1993) - angeboten als Lot 139 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Porsche 993 Carrera 4S Coupé (1997) - angeboten als Lot 140 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 170 H Convertible Saloon (1938) - angeboten als Lot 141 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 Coupé (1968) - angeboten als Lot 142 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 Roadster (1954) - angeboten als Lot 143 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Bentley Brooklands Coupé (2009) - angeboten als Lot 144 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Lagonda 4 1/2-Litre LG6 Drophead Coupé (1938) - angeboten als Lot 145 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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BMW 3.0 CSi E9 Coupé (1975) - angeboten als Lot 146 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Ford Capri RS2600 Coupé (1972) - angeboten als Lot 147 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2004) - angeboten als Lot 148 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 'Series 1' (1964) - angeboten als Lot 149 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Fiat Dino 2.0 Spider (1968) - angeboten als Lot 150 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Porsche 996 GT3 RSR (2004) - angeboten als Lot 151 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1' 4.2-Litre Roadster offered with Hardtop (1965) - angeboten als Lot 152 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG V12 Saloon (2016) - angeboten als Lot 153 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz G 350 TD Convertible (1994) - angeboten als Lot 154 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG 40th Anniversary Coupé (2008) - angeboten als Lot 155 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Aston Martin Vantage Coupé (1995) - angeboten als Lot 156 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Porsche 911 S 2.0-Litre 'SWB' Coupé (1967) - angeboten als Lot 157 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Ford V8 Super Deluxe Sportsman 'Woodie' Convertible (1947) - angeboten als Lot 158 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Riva Super Florida 'Jany' (1962) - angeboten als Lot 159 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Delage 11CV Torpedo (1922) - angeboten als Lot 160 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Talbot 14/45hp Type AG Roadster (1929) - angeboten als Lot 161 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Aston Martin Virage Volante LWB Convertible (1998) - angeboten als Lot 162 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Mercedes-Benz S600 V12 Limousine (2001) - angeboten als Lot 163 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Facel Vega Facel II (1964) - angeboten als Lot 164 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Jaguar Mark IV 3 1/2-Litre Drophead Coupé (1947) - angeboten als Lot 165 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Aston Martin V8 Series 3 Sports Saloon (1978) - angeboten als Lot 166 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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DeSoto Fireflite Convertible (1955) - angeboten als Lot 167 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Jaguar XK 150 3.8-Litre Coupé (1960) - angeboten als Lot 168 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Maserati Mexico 4700 Coupé (1971) - angeboten als Lot 169 an der Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brüssel am 13. Mai 2023

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Summary

Bonhams auctioned 60 cars and a whole range of motorcycles and automobilia at Autoworld in Brussels on May 13, 2023. 78% of the vehicles were sold for an average of EUR 104,000, which was also due to the high proportion of lots offered without a limit. Two Mercedes-Benz SLRs clearly exceeded expectations, while many super classics were less convincing. This auction review analyzed the results and shows the vehicles in pictures.

This article contains the following chapters

78 percent sold
Mercedes-Benz in front
Super classics mostly below expectations
Early cars less in demand
Some bargains
Young cars with good results

Estimated reading time: 4min

Preview (beginning of the article)

For the second time, Bonhams organized an auction on the premises of Autoworld in Brussels. In addition to 60 cars, there were also motorcycles and many automobiles (including some by Jacques Swater) for sale. The 60 cars were on average around 48 years old, with a wide range of years of manufacture from 1922 to 2016. Two thirds of the cars were offered without a reserve price, a high proportion for a European auction. 47 cars were successfully sold, on average for EUR 104,056. 79% of the average estimate was bid on average. A total of EUR 4.89 million was achieved with the cars. 13 of the vehicles on offer were from Mercedes-Benz, and on average they were only 29 years old, although they included a pre-war 170H from 1938.

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