Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction 2023 - everything sold, much more than expected

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Created on April 30, 2023

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View of the "Two Generations Collection" - offered at the Bonhams auction in Newport on April 29, 2023

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American Bantam Model 64 Super Roadster (1940) - offered as lot 501 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Ford Model R Runabout (1907) - offered as lot 502 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Buick Model F Touring (1907/08) (1907) - offered as lot 503 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Ford Model T Torpedo Roadster (1911) - offered as lot 504 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Oldsmobile Model 6C Curved Dash Runabout (1904) - offered as lot 505 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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REO 16/20HP Twin Cylinder Touring Car (1907) - offered as lot 506 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Cadillac Model B Rear Entrance Tonneau (1904) - offered as lot 507 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Ford Model T Touring (1909) - offered as lot 508 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Oakland Model 40 Touring (1909) - offered as lot 509 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Thomas Flyer 50HP Seven Passenger Touring Car (1906) - offered as lot 510 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Thomas Flyer Model 31 Touring (1906) - offered at the Bonhams "Two Generation Collection" auction in Newport on April 29, 2023

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Darracq Model 40/60 Runabout 2 (1906) - offered as lot 511 at the Bonhams "Two Generation Collection" auction in Newport on April 29, 2023

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Darracq Model 40/60 Runabout (1906) - offered as lot 511 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Darracq Model 40/60 Runabout 1 (1906) - offered at the Bonhams "Two Generation Collection" auction in Newport on April 29, 2023

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Darracq Model 40/60 Runabout 4 (1906) - offered at the Bonhams "Two Generation Collection" auction in Newport on April 29, 2023

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Darracq Model 40/60 Runabout 3 (1906) - offered at the Bonhams "Two Generation Collection" auction in Newport on April 29, 2023

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Darracq Model 40/60 Runabout 5 (1906) - offered as lot 511 at the Bonhams "Two Generation Collection" auction in Newport on April 29, 2023

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Franklin Model A 12HP Four-Cylinder Runabout (1905) - offered as lot 512 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Thomas Model 18 Single Cylinder 8HP Rear Entrance Tonneau (1903) - offered as lot 513 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Palmer-Singer Model 4-50 Seven Passenger Touring (1911) - offered as lot 514 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Ford Model T Torpedo Roadster Project (1912) - offered as lot 515 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Locomobile Style 2 5.5HP Dos-a-dos Steam Runabout (1901) - offered as lot 516 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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EMF Model 30 Touring (1909) - offered as lot 517 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Pope-Hartford Model L 25-30HP Raceabout (1907) - offered as lot 518 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Cadillac Model 30 Tourer (1910) - offered as lot 519 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Maxwell Model H 16HP Touring (1905) - offered as lot 520 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Oakland Model 20 2 Cylinder Touring (1909) - offered as lot 521 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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REO 16HP Model A Five Passenger Car (1906) - offered as lot 522 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Cadillac Model F Touring (1905/1906) (1905) - offered as lot 523 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Pope-Toledo Model XII 35/40HP Roi Des Belges (1906) - offered as lot 524 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Courier Model 10-A-1 Roadster (1910) - offered as lot 525 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Buick Model 2A Pickup Truck (1910) - offered as lot 526 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Ford Super Deluxe Sportsman Convertible (1947) - offered as lot 527 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Franklin Model G Touring (1908) - offered as lot 528 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Ford Model T Touring (1912) - offered as lot 529 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Ford V8 Roadster (1935) - offered as lot 530 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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EMF Model 30 Touring (1909) - offered as lot 531 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Pierce-Arrow Model 36-UU Touring Car (1911) - offered as lot 532 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Buick Series 60 Model 64 Sport Roadster (1930) - offered as lot 533 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Buick Model G Roadster (1909) - offered as lot 534 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Ford Model T Frontenac Roadster (1911) - offered as lot 535 at the Bonhams Two Generations Collection Auction on April 29, 2023

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Summary

When was the last time an auction took place where the cars were on average 111 years old? The 35 cars offered by Bonhams in Newport (USA) on April 29, 2023 certainly felt like a journey back to the beginnings of American automobile construction. All the cars were sold, on average 15% more than expected, and a Thomas Model 18 sold for almost three times the estimated price. Over USD 107,000 was paid per car. This auction review takes you through the bidding, shows the cars in pictures and analyzes the results.

This article contains the following chapters

Average age 111 years
Mainly Ford
Buick, Cadillac and ...
Almost the New York-Paris race winner
Forgotten stamps
Cheap cars too

Estimated reading time: 3min

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On April 29, 2023, Bonhams auctioned 35 cars of the brass era (predominantly) to kick off the Audrain Veteran Car Tour. The auction took place in Newport, Rhode Island. The collection, which also includes many automobilia and spare parts, was assembled by an enthusiastic father and son team over 70 years. Many of the cars were on the market for the first time in over 40 years. With the exception of three cars, all cars were offered without a reserve price. Their total value was estimated at USD 2.86 million, but in the end USD 3.758 million was realized. The average bid was 15% higher than the median estimate. One car even went for almost three times the estimate.

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