Bonhams Philadelphia Auction 2018 - Disappointment with expensive pre-war vehicles

Name: Bentley 6 /12 Litre All-Weather Touring Car Gill 1927
Brand: Bentley

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Created on October 14, 2018

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Bruno von Rotz

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Catalog cover page - Bonhams Simeone Collectors Auction Philadelphia 2018

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Mercedes Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe (1971) - as lot 101 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Lincoln Continental Convertible (1940) - as lot 102 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Paige 6-66 Daytona Speedster (1921) - as lot 103 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Lasalle Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton (1929) - as lot 104 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Amphicar 770 Convertible 1967 () - as lot 105 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Kaiser Darrin 161 (1954) - as lot 106 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Chrysler Model 75 Roadster (1929) - as lot 107 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Ford Model T Touring Car (1913) - as lot 108 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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BMW 502 Sedan (1956) - as lot 109 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Aston Martin International Sports (1930) - as lot 110 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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BMW Z8 Roadster (2001) - as lot 111 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Austin-Healey 3000 MK BN7 (1961) - as lot 112 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Ferrari 365 GT (1970) - as lot 113 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Cadillac Series Sixty Special Sedan (1941) - as lot 114 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Ford Model A Roadster Pick Up (1929) - as lot 115 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Rolls-Royce Sivler Ghost Roadster Replica (1923) - as lot 116 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Breese Paris Teardrop Roadster (1911) - as lot 117 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Breese Paris Roadster (1911) - as lot 118 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Packard Super Eight Model 1004 Touring Car (1933) - as lot 119 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Cadillac Racer (1910) - as lot 120 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Ahrens-Fox Firetruck (1920) - as lot 121 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Bentley Arnage T (2003) - as lot 122 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Simplex Crane Model 5 (1916) - as lot 123 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II (1931) - as lot 125 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Mercedes Benz 220 S Cabriolet (1958) - as lot 126 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Lincoln Model L Convertible Coupe (1925) - as lot 127 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Cadillac Model 30 Tourer (1914) - as lot 128 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Plymouth Barracuda (1967) - as lot 129 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Hudson Model 37 (1913) - as lot 130 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Lancia B20GT (1958) - as lot 131 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Jaguar XK120 Roadster (1953) - as lot 132 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A (1931) - as lot 133 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Bentley Continental R Mulliner (2002) - as lot 134 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newmarket Convertible Sedan (1931) - as lot 135 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Tilbury Sedan (1926) - as lot 136 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Locomobile Model 48 (1924) - as lot 137 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Paige Brooklands 6-51 (1917) - as lot 138 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Packard 1101 Eight Touring Car (1934) - as lot 139 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Bentley Airflow Saloon (1936) - as lot 140 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Stutz Series B Bearcat (1913) - as lot 141 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 6.3 (1970) - as lot 142 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Packard Eight Model 443 Phaeton (1928) - as lot 143 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Jaguar MK IV (1947) - as lot 144 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Austin Seven Swallow Saloon (1930) - as lot 145 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Chrylser Model 75 Roadster (1929) - as lot 146 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Cadillac Model 353 Convertible Coupé (1930) - as lot 147 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible (1957) - as lot 148 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (1999) - as lot 149 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Lincoln Continental Mark IV Coupe (1975) - as lot 150 at the Bonhams Simeone Foundation Philadelphia auction on October 8, 2018

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Summary

On October 8, 2018, Bonhams auctioned 49 automobiles worth around USD 6.1 million at the Simeone Foundation Museum in Philadelphia. On average, the cars were over 76 years old, and the proportion of pre-war cars was correspondingly high. However, the valuable Bentley, Isotta Fraschini, Stutz and Rolls-Royce did not find new owners; the overall sales rate was 71 percent, with an average bid of 76 percent of the expected value. This auction article analyzes the bids and results and shows all the vehicles in pictures.

This article contains the following chapters

Mainly pre-war cars
Five of the six most expensive cars were left standing
One half American
Rolls-Royce disappointing
Newer cars mainly from Europe
Hardly any "blue chip" classics

Estimated reading time: 3min

Preview (beginning of the article)

49 automobiles worth almost USD 6.3 million will be auctioned by Bonhams on October 8, 2018 at the Simeone Foundation Museum in Philadelphia, along with some automobilia. The average age of 76 years already showed that mainly pre-war cars were on offer. In fact, 31 of the 49 cars were built before 1945; the oldest, a Cadillac Racer, was built in 1910. And it was also good for a positive surprise, because with a sales price of USD 56,000, it clearly outperformed the estimate of USD 35,000 to 45,000. These pre-war vehicles in particular included many brands that had long since disappeared, such as Breese, Hudson, Stutz, Paige and Locomobile.

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