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) - offered as lot 107 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé (1983) - offered as lot 107 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Porsche 993 Turbo Coupé (1997) - offered as lot 108 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Porsche 911 Turbo 4S Cabriolet (2008) - offered as lot 109 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG 45th Anniversary Edition (2013) - offered as lot 110 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Aston Martin DB2/4 2.6-Litre Sports Saloon (1954) - offered as Lot 111 at Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Ferrari 456 GT Coupé (1995) - offered as lot 112 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Porsche 914/6 (1971) - offered as lot 114 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Ferrari 308 GTS (1978) - offered as lot 115 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1952) - offered as lot 116 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Porsche 911 S 2.0-Litre 'SWB' Coupé (1967) - offered as lot 117 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedez-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda' (1966) - offered as lot 118 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz G500 Brabus (2001) - offered as lot 119 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Austin-Healey 100 Roadster to 100M Specification (1954) - offered as lot 120 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Jaguar E-Type 4.2-litre Series II Roadster (1969) - offered as lot 121 at Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé (2014) - offered as lot 122 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Ferrari Dino 246 GT 'E-Series' by Scaglietti (1971) - offered as lot 124 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Willys Jeep Model MB 4x4 Military Vehicle with Bantam Trailer (1942) - offered as lot 125 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Heligus Midget racer (1948) - offered as lot 126 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Rondeau M482 Cosworth Group C Prototype (1983) - offered as lot 127 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Cougar C02 Group C Sports-Racing Prototype Factory Replica (1983) - offered as Lot 128 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Tyrrell 020 Formula 1 Monoposto (1991) - offered as lot 129 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Fittipaldi F6 Formula 1 Monoposto Show Car (1979) - offered as lot 130 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Chrysler New Yorker 'Town & Country' Woodie Convertible (1946) - offered as lot 131 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Volkswagen T1 Samba De Luxe 21-Window Microbus (1965) - offered as lot 132 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Aston Martin DBS Vantage Sports Saloon (1970) - offered as lot 133 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition (2007) - offered as lot 134 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1961) - offered as lot 135 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 'Osso di Seppia' (1966) - offered as lot 136 at Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 24V Q4 (1995) - offered as lot 137 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Porsche 912 'SWB' 'Soft-Window' Targa (1968) - offered as lot 138 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 300CE 3.4 AMG Cabriolet (1993) - offered as lot 139 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Porsche 993 Carrera 4S Coupé (1997) - offered as lot 140 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz 170 H Convertible Saloon (1938) - offered as lot 141 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 Coupé (1968) - offered as lot 142 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 Roadster (1954) - offered as lot 143 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Bentley Brooklands Coupé (2009) - offered as lot 144 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Lagonda 4 1/2-Litre LG6 Drophead Coupé (1938) - offered as lot 145 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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BMW 3.0 CSi E9 Coupé (1975) - offered as lot 146 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Ford Capri RS2600 Coupé (1972) - offered as lot 147 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2004) - offered as lot 148 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 'Series 1' (1964) - offered as lot 149 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Fiat Dino 2.0 Spider (1968) - offered as lot 150 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Porsche 996 GT3 RSR (2004) - offered as lot 151 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1' 4.2-Litre Roadster offered with Hardtop (1965) - offered as lot 152 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG V12 Saloon (2016) - offered as lot 153 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz G 350 TD Convertible (1994) - offered as lot 154 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG 40th Anniversary Coupé (2008) - offered as lot 155 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Aston Martin Vantage Coupé (1995) - offered as lot 156 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Porsche 911 S 2.0-Litre 'SWB' Coupé (1967) - offered as lot 157 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Ford V8 Super Deluxe Sportsman 'Woodie' Convertible (1947) - offered as lot 158 at Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Riva Super Florida 'Jany' (1962) - offered as lot 159 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Delage 11CV Torpedo (1922) - offered as lot 160 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Talbot 14/45hp Type AG Roadster (1929) - offered as lot 161 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Aston Martin Virage Volante LWB Convertible (1998) - offered as lot 162 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz S600 V12 Sedan (2001) - offered as lot 163 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Facel Vega Facel II (1964) - offered as lot 164 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Jaguar Mark IV 3 1/2-Litre Drophead Coupé (1947) - offered as lot 165 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Aston Martin V8 Series 3 Sports Saloon (1978) - offered as lot 166 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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DeSoto Fireflite Convertible (1955) - offered as lot 167 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Jaguar XK 150 3.8-Litre Coupé (1960) - offered as lot 168 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 2023

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Maserati Mexico 4700 Coupé (1971) - offered as lot 169 at the Bonhams The Autoworld Sale in Brussels on May 13, 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.

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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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