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Bonhams RAF Museum Hendon 2015 - prized Bentley and Jaguar

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Created on December 16, 2015

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BMW M635 CSi (1985) - als Lot 317 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Bentley Continental Convertible (1990) - als Lot 332 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Morgan Super Sports Roadster (1938) - als Lot 223 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Bentley S-Series Continental Flying Spur Saloon (1958) - als Lot 303 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE Lynx Eventer (1988) - als Lot 308 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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BMW M635 CSi (1985) - als Lot 317 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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TVR Griffith (1992) - als Lot 319 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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VW 1200 L Saloon "Last Edition" 1978 () - als Lot 320 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Studebaker Commander Sedan (1938) - als Lot 324 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Studebaker Commander Sedan (1938) - als Lot 324 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Lagonda 4 1/2 Litre LG6 Sports Saloon (1939) - als Lot 325 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1982) - als Lot 326 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Citroën SM (1972) - als Lot 329 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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EMW 327 Cabriolet (1953) - als Lot 331 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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MG Midget J2 (1933) - als Lot 333 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Fiat 500L (1970) - als Lot 334 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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SS1 2 1/2 Litre Sports Saloon (1934) - als Lot 338 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Amphicar 770 Cabriolet (1962) - als Lot 349 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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MG Magna L1 to Magnette K3 Spec (1933) - als Lot 339 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Rolls-Royce 20/25 HP Seanca Coupé (1933) - als Lot 357 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Alfa Romeo SZ (1993) - als Lot 360 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Larmar Monocar (1949) - als Lot 361 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Super Competition (1964) - als Lot 367 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Super Competition (1964) - als Lot 367 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina (1976) - als Lot 368 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Jaguar e-Type Series 1 3.8 Litre Competition Coupé (1962) - als Lot 371 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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HRG Le Mans Sports (Project) (1938) - als Lot 382 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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HRG Le Mans Sports (1938) - als Lot 382 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Fiat 500L (1970) - als Lot 384 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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The auction was billed as a "December Sale", but of course the event at the RAF Museum in Hendon had nothing to do with selling out. 88 vehicles with at least three wheels (including a Morgan Threewheeler) went under the hammer, 60 of which were sold, representing a sales rate of around 77%.

Bild Lagonda 4 1/2 Litre LG6 Sports Saloon (1939) - als Lot 325 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Coveted pre-war cars

Around a third of the vehicles were from the period before and during the Second World War and these proved to be more marketable than their descendants. 79% of the pre-war cars sold for an average of 115% of their estimated value, while the proportion of cars from the post-war generation that were knocked down was only 73% and the average selling price was 98% of the estimate.

Bentley, Jaguar and Rolls-Royce

Three brands together accounted for around 40% of the lots: Bentley with 12 vehicles, Jaguar with 13 and Rolls-Royce with their 7.

Bild Bentley S-Series Continental Flying Spur Saloon (1958) - als Lot 303 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Interestingly, the Bentleys traded on average 22% above the estimate, while the Rolls-Royce bidders only wanted to pay 91% of the estimate. Jaguar was in the middle and was valued at 14% more than expected.

HRG and other surprising classics

The buyer of a restoration project paid almost double the estimated price. The HRG Le Mans Sports from 1938 was a sports car steeped in history, which will certainly still give plenty of work. EUR 94,628 or CHF 101,923 was certainly a surprisingly high price.

Bild HRG Le Mans Sports (Project) (1938) - als Lot 382 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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The Bentley S-Series Continental Flying Spur Saloon from 1958 was also worth 96% more than the estimate to one bidder. EUR 256,611 or CHF 276,396 is certainly an impressive price for a post-war saloon.

A Chrysler 75 Roadster from 1929, a Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Drophead Coupé from 1939 and a Jaguar E-Type with a 4.2-liter V8 from Beacham also sold well above their estimated values.

Bild Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE Lynx Eventer (1988) - als Lot 308 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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The Jaguar XJ-S HE, which was converted by Lynx into the Eventer sports estate in 1988, also achieved 42% more than expected at Euro 53856 or CHF 58,009.

Bild SS1 2 1/2 Litre Sports Saloon (1934) - als Lot 338 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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Some limousines, such as the SS1 2 172 Litre Sports Saloon from 1934 or the Lagonda 4 1/2 Litre LG6 Sports Saloon from 1939, also fetched surprisingly high prices.

Interesting youngtimers

There were also some high-flyers among the younger classics.

Bild BMW M635 CSi (1985) - als Lot 317 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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For example, the BMW M635 CSi from 1985, which fetched 23% more than the estimated price, i.e. EUR 38,016 or CHF 40,947, or the TVR Griffith from 1992, which was knocked down for EUR 22,986 or CHF 24,739. The 1993 Alfa Romeo SZ Coupé also performed respectably, fetching EUR 39,600 or CHF 42,653.

Bild Ferrari 512 BBi (1982) - als Lot 326 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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The most expensive car at the auction was the Ferrari 512 BBi from 1982, which fetched EUR 256,611 or CHF 276,396.

However, the Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Drophead Coupé from 1939 was even more expensive, selling for EUR 349,173 or CHF 376,094.

Around 23% not sold

Just one of three MGs was sold, while bidders spurned both the 1933 Midget J2 and the 1933 Magna L1 converted to a Magnette K3.

Bild MG Magna L1 to Magnette K3 Spec (1933) - als Lot 339 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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The same happened to a Porsche tractor or the Jagua E-Type S1 3.8 liter Coupé from 1962 with racing livery.

Bild Larmar Monocar (1949) - als Lot 361 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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The rare Lamar Monocar from 1949 also refused to find a buyer, as did the De Dion Bouton 4 1/2 PS from 1901.

Bargain

A particularly rare - one of 300 - VW Beetle "Last Edition" with right-hand drive and only 63 miles on the clock was sold at the estimated price of EUR 19,008 or CHF 20,473.

Bild VW 1200 L Saloon "Last Edition" 1978 () - als Lot 320 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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And the 1962 Amphicar 770 also found a buyer for EUR 34,848 or CHF 37,535, albeit slightly below expectations.

Bild Amphicar 770 Cabriolet (1962) - als Lot 349 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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The 1938 Studebaker Commander seemed really cheap, fetching only £ 5,117 (EUR 7048 or CHF 7592) instead of the expected £ 12,000 to 16,000.

Bild Studebaker Commander Sedan (1938) - als Lot 324 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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The 1970 Fiat 500 L, which could be bought as a Christmas present for EUR 5544 or CHF 5971, fared only slightly better.

Bild Fiat 500L (1970) - als Lot 384 angeboten von Bonhams bei der Versteigerung im RAF Museum in Hendon 2015

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And the 1972 Citroën SM also looks like a bargain purchase at EUR 38,016 or CHF 40,947.

Results in detail

The following table shows all the vehicles on offer (with 3 or 4 wheels), the estimated prices in £ and the sales prices (incl. surcharge/commission) in £, € and CHF. The conversion was carried out at daily exchange rates. Vehicles without sales prices were not sold. The "% Est" column compares the sales price with the average estimated value. All figures without guarantee.

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Lot	Vehicle	Year	£ Est from	£ Est to	£ VPrice	€ VPrice	CHF CPrice	% Est
223	Morgan Super Sports Roadster	1938	30000	35000	28750	39600	42653	0.88
301	Bentley 4¼-Litre 'Razor Edge' Brougham Saloon	1939	35000	40000	47150	64944	69952	1.26
302	Bentley 3½-Litre Sports Saloon	1935	25000	32000	42550	58608	63127	1.49
303	Bentley S-Series Continental Flying Spur Saloon	1958	90000	100000	186300	256611	276396	1.96
304	Bentley 4¼-Litre Drophead Coupé	1939	140000	170000	253500	349173	376094	1.64
305	Lagonda V12 Drophead Coupé	1938	150000	180000	152700	210330	226547	0.93
306	Bentley 4¼-Litre 'Owen' Sedanca Coupé	1936	90000	110000	119100	164049	176697	1.19
307	Bentley 4¼-Litre 'High Vision' Coupé	1938	60000	80000	96700	133195	143464	1.38
308	Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE Lynx Eventer	1988	25000	30000	39100	53856	58009	1.42
309	Jaguar Mark IX Saloon	1960	14000	16000	14375	19800	21326	0.96
310	Sebring SX Roadster	1999	20000	25000
311	Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Coupé	1968	20000	30000	16387	22572	24312	0.66
312	Rover Mini 'British Open Classic' Saloon	1992	5500	9500	9200	12672	13649	1.23
314	Humber Hawk MkVIA Police Car	1957	10000	15000
315	Ford Capri MkIII 2.8i Coupé	1986	10000	12000
316	Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2-Litre Convertible	1985	30000	35000
317	BMW M635 CSi	1985	20000	25000	27600	38016	40947	1.23
318	Mercedes 320CE Convertible	1993	8000	10000	5750	7920	8530	0.64
319	TVR Griffith	1992	14000	16000	16675	22968	24739	1.11
320	Volkswagen 'Beetle' 1200L Saloon	1978	12000	16000	13800	19008	20473	0.99
321	Rover Mini Sprite Saloon	1993	7500	9500
322	Triumph TR6 Roadster	1972	10000	15000
323	Jaguar Mark VIII Saloon	1957	23000	26000	27600	38016	40947	1.13
324	Studebaker Commander Sedan	1938	12000	16000	5117	7048	7592	0.37
325	Lagonda 4½ liter LG6 Sports Saloon	1939	55000	65000	77660	106969	115217	1.29
326	Ferrari 512 Bbi	1982	150000	200000	186300	256611	276396	1.06
327	Bentley S1 Saloon	1958	22000	26000	13570	18691	20132	0.57
328	Jaguar 340 Sports Saloon	1968	20000	25000	20700	28512	30710	0.92
329	Citröen SM Coupé	1972	40000	60000	27600	38016	40947	0.55
330	Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre V8 Supercharged Roadster Beacham	1971	55000	65000	95580	131652	141803	1.59
331	EMW 327 Cabriolet	1953	80000	100000	85500	117768	126848	0.95
332	Bentley Continental Convertible	1990	50000	70000	48300	66528	71658	0.81
333	MG Midget J2 Roadster	1933	22000	26000
334	FIAT 500L Saloon	1970	8000	12000	8280	11404	12284	0.83
335	Volkswagen Type 2 De Luxe Micro Bus by Devon	1964	80000	100000	85500	117768	126848	0.95
336	Bentley Mark VI Saloon	1947	40000	50000	23000	31680	34123	0.51
337	Rolls-Royce Phantom II Enclosed Drive Limousine	1930	45000	50000	51750	71280	76776	1.09
338	SS1 2½-Litre Sports Saloon	1934	50000	70000	79900	110055	118540	1.33
339	MG Magna L1 to Magnette K3 Specification	1933	100000	120000
340	De Dion Bouton 4½hp Type G 'Vis-à-Vis'	1901	60000	70000
341	Willys Jeep	1942	19000	23000	23000	31680	34123	1.1
342	Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Three-position Drophead Coupé	1934	42000	45000
343	Facel Vega Facel II Coupé Project	1962	60000	70000	57500	79201	85307	0.88
344	Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible	1983	35000	40000	28750	39600	42653	0.77
345	Bentley R-Type 4½-Litre Sports Saloon	1954	24000	28000
346	Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Limousine	1970	40000	50000	54050	74449	80189	1.2
347	Humber 9/20hp Tourer	1927	10000	12000	9200	12672	13649	0.84
348	Hudson Model 37 Torpedo Tourer	1913	35000	45000
349	Amphicar 770 Convertible	1962	28000	32000	25300	34848	37535	0.84
350	Riley RMC 2½-Litre Roadster	1949	25000	30000	42550	58608	63127	1.55
351	Bentley 3-Litre 'Light Tourer'	1926	190000	220000	281500	387741	417635	1.37
352	Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Convertible	1992	5000	8000	4830	6652	7165	0.74
353	FIAT 500 Saloon	1972	2000	4000	2990	4118	4435	1
354	Dodge Eight Roadster Coupe (1931/32)	1931	10000	15000	12650	17424	18767	1.01
355	Chrysler 75 Roadster	1929	10000	15000	20700	28512	30710	1.66
356	Simplex Crane Model 5 46hp Sedan	1915	40000	50000	21562	29700	31990	0.48
357	Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Sedanca Coupé	1933	100000	130000	91100	125482	135156	0.79
358	Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Saloon	1935	70000	90000	74300	102341	110232	0.93
359	Formula 4 Racing Single-Seater	1978	8000	12000	8625	11880	12796	0.86
360	Alfa Romeo SZ Coupé	1993	25000	30000	28750	39600	42653	1.05
361	Larmar Monocar	1949	5000	7000
362	Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan	1960	14000	16000	11500	15840	17061	0.77
363	SAAB 900 Turbo T16S Automatic Convertible	1992	4000	6000	2875	3960	4265	0.58
364	Morris 11.9hp Cowley Tourer	1924	12000	15000	13800	19008	20473	1.02
365	Jaguar XK150S 3.4-Litre Drophead Coupé	1959	70000	90000	85500	117768	126848	1.07
366	Ford Lotus Cortina Mark II Sports Saloon	1970	28000	35000
367	Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super Competition Saloon	1964	40000	50000	40250	55440	59715	0.89
368	Ferrari 308 GT Berlinetta Vetroresina	1976	100000	120000	102300	140909	151773	0.93
369	Jaguar XK150 3.4-Litre Coupé	1959	30000	35000	37950	52272	56302	1.17
370	Land Rover 'Series I' 80" 4x4	1952	35000	40000	43700	60192	64833	1.17
371	Jaguar E-Type 'Series 1' 3.8-Litre Competition Coupé	1962	100000	120000
372	Jaguar Mark 2 3.8-Litre Sports Saloon	1963	24000	28000	28750	39600	42653	1.11
373	MG RV8 Roadster	1995	12000	15000	11500	15840	17061	0.85
374	Mercury Sports Racer (1962/63)	1962	47000	55000
375	Ferrari Mondial 8 Coupé	1980	25000	30000
376	Jaguar 340 Sports Saloon	1968	12000	15000
377	Porsche 308 N Super Tractor	1959	16000	20000
378	Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre 'Series 2' Coupé Project	1969	12000	16000	18400	25344	27298	1.31
379	Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible	1988	18000	24000	18400	25344	27298	0.88
380	Morris Oxford 8.9hp 'Bullnose' Two-seat Tourer	1913	20000	25000	33350	45936	49478	1.48
381	Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 Junior	1980	12000	16000
382	HRG Le Mans Sports Project	1938	30000	40000	68700	94628	101923	1.96
383	Renault 15CV Vivasix Landaulette de Ville	1929	22000	26000	23000	31680	34123	0.96
384	Fiat 500L Saloon	1970	7000	10000	4025	5544	5971	0.47
385	Bentley Mark VI Sports Saloon Project	1949	7000	10000	10925	15048	16208	1.29
386	Aston Martin Vantage Coupé	1995	100000	120000	130300	179476	193314	1.18
387	Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Convertible	1966	60000	70000	57500	79201	85307	0.88
388	Jaguar XJ-S 5.3-Litre V12 Lister Convertible	1989	25000	30000	26450	36432	39241	0.96

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