Bonhams auction in Scottsdale - record sales and international clientele

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Created on January 21, 2013

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Bruno von Rotz

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Morgan Plus 4 Plus Coupe (1964) - sold as lot 387 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Lamborghini Miura SV (1972) - sold as lot 335 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Ferrari 330GTS Spider Coachwork by Pininfarina (1968) - sold as lot 332 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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AMC AMX California 500 Special (1969) - auctioned as lot 301 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Bugatti Type 46 Faux Cabriolet Coachwork by Veth & Zoon (1930) - sold as lot 313 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Aston Martin DB6 Coupé (1969) - sold as lot 320 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Dino 246 GT (1971) - sold as lot 337 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Ferrari 365 GTC Speciale (1967) - auctioned as lot 340 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Jaguar XKE Series 4.2-liter 1 Fixed Head Coupe (1965) - sold as Lot 348 at Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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MG NB Magnette Airlinw Coupe (1936) - offered by Bonhams at the Scottsdale auction on January 17, 2013

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MG NB Magnette Airline Coupé (1936) - sold as lot 358 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Sedan (1938) - sold as lot 378 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Detroit Electric Model D Brougham (1910) - sold as lot 382 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Stutz Series 695H Speedway Six Torpedo Tail Speedster (1925) - sold as lot 396 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet 'A' Coachwork by Sindelfingen (1938) - auctioned as lot 401 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Lincoln Model L Three Window Four Passenger Sedan Coachwork by Judkins (1925) - sold as Lot 379 at Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Dodge Charger (1969) - offered by Bonhams at the Scottsdale auction on January 17, 2013

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Fiat 124 Sport Spider Pininfarina (1969) - sold as lot 412 at the Bonhams auction in Scottsdale on January 17, 2013

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Porsche 914/6 Vintage Racer (1970) - offered by Bonhams at the Scottsdale auction on January 17, 2013

Summary

Bonhams opened the series of top-class auctions that take place every year in Scottsdale/Arizona. The offerings were wide-ranging and interspersed with interesting treasures. With a sales rate of over 80%, the Bonhams organizers were pleased with the results, which included some interesting records. This auction report highlights some of the offers and results and shows the detailed results in the form of a sortable table.

This article contains the following chapters

From Italian super sports cars to fire engines
Valuable Italian rarities
The most expensive Morgan in the world?
Missed opportunities
Complete results in detail

Estimated reading time: 5min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Bonhams held this year's Scottsdale auction at the beautiful Westin Kierland Resort on January 17, 2013. A diversified offering with interesting gems provided an attractive starting point for bidders. Around 81% of the vehicles were sold. The sales volume amounted to around USD 12 million (before commissions and taxes); on average, bidders had to offer a good USD 130,000 to take possession of a vehicle. The 1972 Lamborghini SV from the Oldenburg Collection was worth USD 1.1 million (before commissions/taxes) to a European bidder, around 10% more than the estimate. The Ferrari 365 GTC, once built for Pirelli President Leopoldo Pirelli with a powerful engine and custom-made wheels, landed well above the estimate. After a long bidding war between two American enthusiasts, the hammer fell at USD 800,000 (USD 885,000 including commission/premium).

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