Bonhams Goodwood Members Meeting Auction 2016 - when a license plate is worth more than rare cars

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Created on March 21, 2016

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Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible (1988) - offered as Lot 003 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Singer 10hp Tourer (1919) - offered as Lot 006 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Bean 11.9hp Tourer (1920) - offered as Lot 007 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Austin Seven 'Chummy' Tourer (1928) - offered as Lot 008 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Ford Model T Tudor Saloon (1926) - offered as Lot 009 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Aston Martin V8 Volante (1981) - offered as Lot 010 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer (1923) - offered as Lot 011 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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La Buire Type 12A Saloon Project (1924) - offered as Lot 012 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Maserati 3500 GT Coupé (1960) - offered as Lot 014 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Bentley 3-Litre Tourist Trophy Replica Tourer (1923) - offered as Lot 015 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Gullwing' Coupé (1955) - offered as Lot 016 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Ford Escort RS Cosworth Hatchback (1992) - offered as Lot 017 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Ford Anglia Saloon (1964) - offered as Lot 018 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Autobianchi Bianchina (Quatro Posti) Berlina (1965) - offered as Lot 020 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Bentley T2 Saloon (1978) - offered as Lot 021 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Rover Mini Cooper Sport Saloon (2000) - offered as Lot 022 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Vauxhall Firenza Magnum 2300 Coupé (1977) - offered as Lot 023 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Range Rover 4x4 Estate (1971) - offered as Lot 025 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Ford GT (2005) - offered as Lot 026 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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HRG 1100 Sports (1938) - offered as lot 027 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Volkswagen Type 2 Canterbury Pitt 'Moto-Caravan' (1967) - offered as Lot 028 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Land Rover 80" Series I 4x4 (1951) - offered as Lot 029 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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DFP 10/12hp Special Sports (1913) - offered as Lot 030 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III Phase II Convertible (1967) - offered as lot 031 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Lagonda LG45 Saloon De Ville (1937) - offered as Lot 032 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Austin-Healey 100/6 Rally Car (1958) - offered as Lot 033 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar MK VII (1952) - offered as lot 034 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Riley 9hp 'Mark I' Drophead Coupé (1928) - offered as Lot 035 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Land Rover Series III 109" Safari 4x4 (1972) - offered as Lot 036 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1' 4.2-Litre Coupé (1965) - offered as Lot 037 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 Sports Saloon (1991) - offered as Lot 038 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Lotus Elise S1 Coupé (1999) - offered as lot 039 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Datsun 240Z (1971) - offered as lot 040 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster (1973) - offered as Lot 041 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Saloon (1962) - offered as Lot 042 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Shelby Mustang GT 350 (1966) - offered as Lot 043 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Porsche 356A Speedster (1956) - offered as Lot 044 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster (1963) - offered as Lot 045 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Talbot AV105 Alpine Speed Model (1933) - offered as Lot 046 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster (1967) - offered as Lot 047 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Porsche 912 Coupé (1965) - offered as lot 048 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Austin-Healey 100/6 BN6 Roadster (1958) - offered as Lot 049 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Porsche 911 Turbo Coupé (1990) - offered as lot 050 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Alpine A110 Coupé (1974) - offered as lot 051 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Ferrari 512 TR (1994) - offered as lot 052 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Cabriolet (1924) - offered as Lot 053 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Aston Martin 12/50hp '2nd Series' Standard Tourer (1934) - offered as Lot 054 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre 'Series 1 1/2' Roadster (1968) - offered as Lot 055 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1' 4.2-Litre Coupé (1966) - offered as Lot 056 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Coupé (2009) - offered as Lot 057 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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AC Ace-Bristol Roadster (1956) - offered as Lot 058 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Ferrari 308 GT 'Vetroresina' Berlinetta (1976) - offered as lot 059 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Fiat Abarth 2300S Coupé (1965) - offered as lot 060 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop (1970) - offered as Lot 062 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato 1.3s Coupé (1970) - offered as lot 063 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG F1 Coupé (2004) - offered as Lot 064 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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AC Shelby Cobra Mark IV Roadster (1995) - offered as Lot 065 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Maserati 3500 GTI Coupé (1964) - offered as lot 066 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Coupé (1969) - offered as Lot 067 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Ford RS200 Coupé (1987) - offered as Lot 068 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Ferrari Testarossa (1990) - offered as lot 069 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Aston Martin Vanquish (2003) - offered as Lot 070 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupé (1962) - offered as lot 071 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Cadillac 75 Limousine (1951) - offered as lot 072 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Bocar XP-5 Re-creation (1959) - offered as lot 073 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Ford Lotus Cortina Saloon (1963) - offered as Lot 074 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Maserati Indy 4900 (1973) - offered as lot 075 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Porsche 'SWB' Rally Car (1966) - offered as Lot 076 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar XK 140 Drophead Coupé (1955) - offered as lot 077 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar Mark IV 3 1/2-Litre Saloon (1947) - offered as lot 078 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Bentley S-Series Saloon (1955) - offered as Lot 079 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Bristol 400 Sports Saloon (1948) - offered as Lot 080 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Citroën DS 19 (1957) - offered as lot 081 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé (1953) - offered as Lot 082 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 170SD 'Fangio' Service Truck (1954) - offered as Lot 083 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Land Rover Series II 88" 4x4 (1959) - offered as Lot 084 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Bentley 6 1/2-Litre Speed Six Tourer Project (1929) - offered as Lot 085 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Porsche 911S 2.0-Litre Coupé (1968) - offered as Lot 086 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Bentley 4 1/2-Litre Tourer (1929) - offered as Lot 087 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Fiat-Abarth 1000 TC Corsa Saloon (1966) - offered as Lot 088 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Messerschmitt KR200 Cabriolet Microcar (1955) - offered as lot 089 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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MG B Roadster (1964) - offered as Lot 090 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Cord Model 810 Sedan (1937) - offered as Lot 091 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Fiat 500N Trasformabile (1959) - offered as lot 092 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus Deluxe (1964) - offered as Lot 093 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Maserati Khamsin (1978) - offered as lot 094 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Volante Convertible (2002) - offered as Lot 095 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Bentley Turbo R Long Wheelbase Sports Saloon (1997) - offered as Lot 096 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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MG B GT Coupé (1972) - offered as lot 097 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Lotus Elan S4 Drophead Coupé (1969) - offered as Lot 098 at the Bonhams auction at the Goodwood Members Meeting on March 20, 2016

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Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible (1988) - als Lot 003 angeboten an der Bonhams Versteigerung am Goodwood Members Meeting am 20. März 2016

Singer 10hp Tourer (1919) - als Lot 006 angeboten an der Bonhams Versteigerung am Goodwood Members Meeting am 20. März 2016

Bean 11.9hp Tourer (1920) - als Lot 007 angeboten an der Bonhams Versteigerung am Goodwood Members Meeting am 20. März 2016

Austin Seven 'Chummy' Tourer (1928) - als Lot 008 angeboten an der Bonhams Versteigerung am Goodwood Members Meeting am 20. März 2016

Ford Model T Tudor Saloon (1926) - als Lot 009 angeboten an der Bonhams Versteigerung am Goodwood Members Meeting am 20. März 2016

Summary

This article contains the following chapters

Expensive license plate
A very special collection
Big swings up and down
Many special features
Good result
List of vehicles offered/sold

Estimated reading time: 6min

Preview (beginning of the article)

It was not the usual selection of super classics that you usually see at auctions. Bonhams had put together a very special selection on March 20, 2016 on the occasion of the Goodwood Member Meeting, as the 99 lots included two fighter planes, a boat, a scooter and two horse-drawn carriages as well as a license plate, in keeping with the airfield on the Goodwood circuit. Lot 1 was the license plate "S5", issued in 1905 and estimated at £ 150,000 to £ 180,000. However, this was not enough, as the buyer had to pay a whopping £ 270,300 (347,183 euros or 379,090 euros) to obtain the coveted registration. For this sum, he could have bought the 25 cheapest lots in the auction or, for example, a Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Cabriolet from 1924.

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