Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021 - low price level due to too much distraction?

Name: Aston Martin DB5 Convertible 1965
Brand: Aston Martin

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Created on July 12, 2021

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Bruno von Rotz

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Ferrari Dino 246/60 Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater in active time - as lot 234 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Ogle SX1000 Competition Coupé (1962) - as lot 201 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Vanguard RA4 Formula Libre Grand Prix Monoposto (1950) - as lot 202 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Subaru Impreza WRX STi Group A Rally Car (2002) - as lot 203 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2-Litre Supersport Targa (1986) - as lot 204 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Lotus Elite Coupé (1962) - as lot 205 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S Coupe (1990) - as lot 206 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon (1966) - as lot 207 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Bugatti Type 49 Open Tourer (1931) - as lot 208 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition Coupé (2007) - as lot 209 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Force India-Mercedes VJM-04 Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater (2011) - as Lot 210 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Maserati Tipo 26B 2.1-Litre Sports, Gran Premio and Formule Libre Racing Two-Seater (1928) - as lot 211 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Vantage Sports Saloon (1970) - as lot 212 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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RUF CTR Coupé (1993) - as lot 214 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle Skiff Torpedo (1920) - as lot 215 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin 1.5-Litre Mark II Short-Chassis Tourer (1935) - as lot 216 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Ferrari 456 GT Coupé (1995) - as lot 217 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Ferrari 412GT Coupé (1987) - as lot 218 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Ferrari 575M Superamerica Convertible (2005) - as lot 219 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta (1958) - as lot 220 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Lagonda Rapide Sports Saloon (1963) - as lot 221 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Bentley Corniche (1974) - as lot 222 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Jaguar XK150 3.8-Litre Drophead Coupé (1959) - as lot 223 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Sprots Saloon (1967) - as lot 224 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Amilcar CGS Voiturette (1927) - as lot 225 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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AC Ace Bristol Roadster (1955) - as lot 226 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Ferrari 458 Speciale Coupé (2016) - as lot 227 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon (1935) - as lot 228 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin DB5 Convertible (1964) - as lot 229 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Lamborghini Aventador S LP740-4 Coupé (2017) - as lot 230 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé (1972) - as lot 231 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Bentley Continental GT (2006) - as lot 232 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin DB4 'Series IV' Vantage Sports Saloon (1962) - as lot 233 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Ferrari Dino 246/60 Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater (1978) - as lot 234 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Bentley Continental Convertible (1985) - as lot 235 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin V8 'Oscar India' Sports Saloon (1981) - as lot 236 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Bugatti Type 40 Torpedo Sports (1928) - as lot 238 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S 2+2 Ultimate Coupé (2007) - as lot 239 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT3 3-Litre Racing Sports-Prototype (1972) - as lot 241 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT3 3-Litre Racing Sports-Prototype (1972) - 24 Hours of Le Mans 1972

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MG Magnette 'K3' Specification Supercharged Roadster (1934) - as lot 242 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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BMW 327 Sports Roadster (1938) - as lot 243 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon (1967) - as lot 244 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Rolls-Royce Phantom I Sedanca De Ville (1926) - as lot 245 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Ferrari F40 Berlinetta (1990) - as lot 246 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible (1978) - as lot 247 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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BMW Z8 Roadster with Hardtop (2000) - as lot 248 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Alvis Speed Twenty 'SA' Tourer (1932) - as lot 249 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin DB Mark III Sports Saloon () - as lot 250 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Lagonda 3-Litre Drophead Coupé (1956) - as lot 251 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (2011) - as lot 252 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 'X-Pack' 7.0-Litre () - as lot 253 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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BMW E24 635CSI Group A Competition Coupé (1983) - as lot 254 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 'One to One' Coupé (2010) - as lot 255 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1' 4.2-Litre Roadster (1965) - as Lot 256 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Porsche 911 Type 930 Turbo Coupé (1989) - as lot 257 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Jaguar XK150 '3.8' Drophead Coupé (1959) - as lot 258 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Rolls-Royce 40/50HP Phantom I Limousine (1929) - as lot 259 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Jaguar E-Tpe 'Lightweight' Replica (1963) - as Lot 260 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Convertible (1971) - as lot 261 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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MG VA Drophead Coupé (1939) - as lot 262 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Ferrari Testarossa Coupé (1987) - as lot 263 at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed auction on July 9, 2021

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Summary

As every year, Bonhams organized an auction on the occasion of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, at which 60 cars and over 100 automobilia were offered for sale on 9 July 2021. The total value of the cars was estimated at over GBP 16 million, but only just under half that amount was realized for the vehicles. This was due to the fact that some high-priced lots could not be sold, while others found new owners well below the estimates. Perhaps the action on Castle Hill and the anticipation of the European Championship final were too much of a distraction? This auction review analyzes the results and shows the vehicles in pictures.

This article contains the following chapters

Diverse range
Overall low bidding level
Ferrari horses in demand
Peter Sellers Aston unsold
Riley with factory racing history sold below expectations
Factory Alfa with Le Mans history without a new owner
No ace for the Ace
Some bargains

Estimated reading time: 5min

Preview (beginning of the article)

The Goodwood Festival of Speed provided the occasion for one of the biggest Bonhams auctions of the year on July 9, 2021. 60 cars were offered alongside over 100 automobilia, model cars and children's cars. The cars were on average just over 50 years old and priced at £261,790. Seven of the vehicles were offered without a reserve price. 23 brands were represented with the 60 cars remaining on offer (two had previously been withdrawn). Aston Martin had the strongest presence with a total of 11 cars, followed by Ferrari (9), Rolls-Royce (5) and Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz (4 each). With AC, Lagonda, Ogle and Riley, less frequently offered cars were also represented; in any case, the offer appeared very diverse with a mixture of racing cars, Granturismo vehicles and exotic cars.

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