World record at the Quail Lodge auction by Bonhams on August 14/15, 2014

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Created on August 16, 2014

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Ferrari 250 GTO (1962) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 003

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Dino 206 GT (1969) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 001

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Ferrari 365 GTC (1969) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 002

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Ferrari 312 T3 F1 (1978) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 004

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Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet (1958) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 005

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Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia Berlinetta (1953) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 006

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Ferrari 166/246T Dino F2 Tasman (1968) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 007

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Ferrari 512 BB LM Bellancauto Le Mans (1981) Chassis 35529 - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 008

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta Competizione (1969) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 009

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Ferrari 250 GT SWB Speciale Aerodinamica Pininfarina (1962) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 10

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Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster (1963) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 216

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Ferrari 250 GT Series I Coupé (1959 ) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 217

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193604) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193613) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193605) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193603) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193601) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193602) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193606) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193607) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193608) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193609) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193610) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193611) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sports Four-Seater (193612) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 222

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Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Liter Spyder (1969) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 226

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Morgan Plus 4 Sports (1953) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 228

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Ferrari 212 Europa (1952) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 230

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Speedwell 12-J 50 HP Speed Car (1912) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 231

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Maserati 3500GT Coupe Speciale (1962) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 232

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Austin Mini Beach Car (1962) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 233 für USD 181'500 verkauft

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Porsche 908/03 Spyder (1970) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 234

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Alfa Romeo Spider Aerodinamco (1985) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 235

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1973) - ausgeliefert ohne Entenbürzel, an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 238 für USD 935'000 verkauft

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II All-Weather Tourer Hooper & Company (1930) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 237

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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith LWB Special Saloon Vignale (1954) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 239

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Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Coupé Oblin (1948) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 242

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Ferrari F40 LM (1993) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 244

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Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 (1974) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 246

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Jaguar XK 120 DHC (1953) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 247

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Rolls-Royce 40/50hp silver Ghost Roi-Des-Belges Tourer (1913) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 250

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Napier Type 23 A 45 HP Seven Seater Touring Car (1908) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 254

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Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio (1938) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 258

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MG A Twin Cam Roadster (1958) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 262

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Ferrari F40 (1991) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 263

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Maserati Ghibli 4,7 Liter (1967) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 264

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Packard Custom Eight Model 4-43 Roadster (1928) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 269

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Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupé (1954) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 275

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Stanley Model K Semi Racer (1908) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 275

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Buick Model 38 Roadster (1911) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 276

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Locomobile Steam Runabout (1899) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 277

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Kissel Kar Model D-10 50 HP 5-Passenger Touring (1910) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 280

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REO Roadster (1905) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 282

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White Model O-O 5-Passenger Touring (1910) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 285

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Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1954) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 286

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Maserati A6 1500/3C Berlinetta Pininfarina (1949) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 287

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (1973) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 294

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Alfa Romeo Giuiia Sprint Speciale (1965) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 300

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Pope-Hartford Model 31 "Portola" Roadster (1913) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 301

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MG Midget P-Type (1935) - an der Bonhams Quail Lodge Auktion vom 14./15. August 2014 als Lot 305

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Summary

On August 14/15, Bonhams offered 116 cars at the Quail Lodge auction in the vicinity of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance for a total value of around USD 120 million. 89% of the vehicles were sold, with the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO even achieving an absolute world record. Never before had a car sold for so much at an auction. This report analyzes the results, lists all the cars including the estimated prices and shows many of them in over 100 illustrations.

This article contains the following chapters

Very good sales result
Crossover without wings
At the lower end
High flights and divers
Stopped
Results in detail

Estimated reading time: 7min

Preview (beginning of the article)

It was almost expected. The auctions surrounding the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance are good for new price highs every year. Bonhams led the way and immediately set a new absolute record. The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO from the Maranello Rosso collection, which was once driven by Jo Schlesser and Henri Oreiller and won second place in the 1962 Tour de France, sold for USD 38 million (CHF 34,487,982 or € 28,469,524), setting a new world auction record. Bonhams had also set the previous record with a Mercedes Benz W198 R Monoposto. Buyers around the world bid for the Ferrari 250 GTO, the auction pavilion was filled to bursting point, with lots of energy and enthusiasm the bids rose quickly at the beginning, in between there was silence and applause every time a next level was passed.

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