On November 1, 2019, Bonhams will also be auctioning 15 automobiles from the years 1899 to 1904 with a total value of £ 1.1 million on the occasion of the annual London-Brighton Run.
The first modern passenger coach
The Panhard-Levassor Type A2 7 HP Rear Entrance Tonneau from 1901, also known as "Le Papillon Bleu", was a major step towards the "modern automobile" almost 120 years ago. In fact, this car already had a gearbox, the engine at the front and a pedal set with clutch and brake pedals. The car was also steered using a steering wheel.
The auctioned example from 1901 is one of the five surviving 7-HP versions, once sold to the Belgian René de Knyff. The body was built by Rothschild et Fils in Paris. The car made its way to Great Britain early on and became known as the "French butterfly".
The asking price is now £200,000 to £250,000.
The 120-year-old Peugeot
Also up for auction is a Peugeot 2¼ hp Tricycle from 1899, an early three-wheeler with original Peugeot two-speed gearbox and single-cylinder De Dion engine. £ 40'000 to 60'000 is expected here.
The cars can be viewed on Thursday, October 31 and Friday, November 1, 2019, the auction, which also includes many automobilia, begins on November 1, 2019 at 16:00. From 18:00 it will then be the turn of the cars.
Further information about the auction and many photos can be found on the Bonhams website.
Offered Vehicles
The following table lists all offered vehicles with estimated prices. The price conversion was made at the exchange rate valid at the time of publication. All information is provided without guarantee.
| Lot | Car | Year | NoR | £ Est from | £ Est to | CHF Est from | CHF Est to | EUR Est from | EUR Est to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Locomobile Project (Jg. ca) | 1900 | 5000 | 6000 | 6350 | 7620 | 5800 | 6959 | |
| 302 | Peugeot 5½hp Bébé Two-seat Runabout | 1902 | 60'000 | 80'000 | 76'200 | 101'600 | 69'600 | 92'800 | |
| 303 | Phoenix 4½hp Tricar | 1904 | 27'000 | 35'000 | 34'290 | 44'450 | 31'319 | 40'600 | |
| 304 | Bartholomew 3½hp High-Wheeled Spindler | 1902 | 28'000 | 36'000 | 35'560 | 45'720 | 32'479 | 41'760 | |
| 305 | Panhard-Levassor 7hp Twin-Cylinder Four-Seater Rear-Entrance Tonneau | 1901 | 200'000 | 250'000 | 254'000 | 317'500 | 231'999 | 290'000 | |
| 306 | Star Benz 3½hp Vis-à-Vis | 1899 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 88'900 | 114'300 | 81'200 | 104'400 |
| 307 | MMC 6hp 'Charette' Rear-entrance Tonneau | 1900 | 220'000 | 260'000 | 279'400 | 330'200 | 255'199 | 301'600 | |
| 308 | De Dion Buton Model Y 6hp Two-seater | 1904 | 55'000 | 65'000 | 69'850 | 82'550 | 63'799 | 75'400 | |
| 309 | Peugeot 2¼hp Tricycle | 1899 | 40'000 | 50'000 | 50'800 | 63'500 | 46'400 | 57'999 | |
| 310 | Bruneau Quadrilette (Jg. ca) | 1899 | 35'000 | 45'000 | 44'450 | 57'150 | 40'600 | 52'200 | |
| 311 | Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved Dash' Runabout | 1903 | 38'000 | 42'000 | 48'260 | 53'340 | 44'080 | 48'720 | |
| 312 | Star 3½hp Single-cylinder Vis-à-Vis | 1899 | 70'000 | 80'000 | 88'900 | 101'600 | 81'200 | 92'800 | |
| 314 | Stevens-Duryea 7hp Twin-Cylinder Model L Stanhope | 1903 | 50'000 | 60'000 | 63'500 | 76'200 | 57'999 | 69'600 | |
| 315 | Renault 4½hp Rear-Entrance Tonneau (Jg. ca) | 1901 | 85'000 | 95'000 | 107'950 | 120'650 | 98'600 | 110'199 | |
| 316 | Locomobile Steamer Type 2 5½hp Spindle Seat Runabout | 1900 | 35'000 | 45'000 | 44'450 | 57'150 | 40'600 | 52'200 |
All information is provided without guarantee.
Legend: Column NoR = No Reserve (no minimum price), Column S = Status (V = Sold, N = Not sold, Z = Withdrawn, U = Under reserve)
Est = Estimate, HP = Hammer Price, SP = Sale Price
