Bonhams is auctioning 50 automobiles worth almost USD 6.3 million on October 8, 2018, along with some automobilia at the Simeone Foundation Museum in Philadelphia.
Mainly pre-war cars
The average age of 77 years already shows that it is mainly pre-war cars that will be on offer on October 8, 2018. In fact, 32 of the 50 cars were built before 1945, the oldest, a Cadillac Racer, was built in 1910.
These pre-war vehicles in particular include many brands that have long since disappeared, such as Breese, Hudson, Stutz, Paige and Locomobile.
The fact that two cars by Breese Paris appear at a single auction is probably also extremely rare; both cars date from 1911 and were estimated at USD 100,000 to 130,000 and USD 40,000 to 60,000 respectively.
One half American
Untypical for a Bonhams auction is certainly the widespread presence of American cars. In fact, half of the cars on offer came from the USA.
Five Cadillacs, two Chryslers, two Fords, three Lincolns and three Packards will go under the hammer.
More recent examples include the Plymouth Barracuda Coupe from 1967 and the Kaiser Darrin from 1954.
Rolls-Royce and Bentley strongly represented
With five Rolls-Royces and four Bentleys, the British luxury brands are very well represented. With the Bentley 6.5-liter All-Weather Touring Car from 1927, they also supplied the most expensive car, estimated at USD 800,000 to 950,000.
The Bentley 4 1/4 Litre Airflow Saloon with Gurney-Nutting bodywork from 1936 is certainly a visual highlight.
Newer cars mainly from Europe
With a few exceptions, the post-war cars come from Europe. Of particular interest is the 1967 Amphicar 770, which is listed in the catalog for USD 50,000 to 60,000.
The only Ferrari on offer is a 365 GT 2+2 (Queen Mary) from 1970 for USD 225,000 to 275,000.
Two Bentley and a BMW Z8 are already from the current millennium, the Z8 is expected to find a new garage for USD 160,000 to 180,000 (EUR 140,000 to 150,000).
No "blue chip" classics
The usual auction super classics are missing in Philadelphia. 300 SL, 911 S, E-Type? Not a chance. So it will probably be the collectors with special interests who make the auction at the Simeone Foundation Museum a success, or not.
As always, further information and many pictures of the cars can be found on the Bonhams website.
Vehicles on offer
The following table lists all vehicles on offer with estimated prices in USD, EUR and CHF. The conversion was made at the daily exchange rate (1 USD = 0.85 EUR, 1 USD = 0.97 CHF. The column "NoR" indicates vehicles offered without a minimum price with "yes". All data without guarantee.
The list can be sorted as desired by clicking on the column headings.
| Lot | Car | Year | NoR | USD Est from | USD Est to | CHF Est from | CHF Est to | EUR Est from | EUR Est to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupé | 1971 | Yes | 40'000 | 55'000 | 38'800 | 53'350 | 34'000 | 46'750 |
| 102 | Lincoln Continental Convertible | 1940 | Yes | 6000 | 8000 | 5820 | 7760 | 5100 | 6800 |
| 103 | Paige 6-66 Daytona Speedster | 1921 | 100'000 | 130'000 | 97'000 | 126'100 | 85'000 | 110'500 | |
| 104 | LaSalle Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton | 1929 | 70'000 | 90'000 | 67'900 | 87'300 | 59'500 | 76'500 | |
| 105 | Amphicar 770 Convertible | 1967 | 50'000 | 60'000 | 48'500 | 58'200 | 42'500 | 51'000 | |
| 106 | Kaiser Darrin 161 | 1954 | 140'000 | 180'000 | 135'800 | 174'600 | 119'000 | 153'000 | |
| 107 | Chrysler Model 75 Roadster | 1929 | 70'000 | 90'000 | 67'900 | 87'300 | 59'500 | 76'500 | |
| 108 | Ford Model T Touring Car | 1913 | Yes | 10'000 | 15'000 | 9700 | 14'550 | 8500 | 12'750 |
| 109 | BMW 502 Sedan | 1956 | Yes | 30'000 | 40'000 | 29'100 | 38'800 | 25'500 | 34'000 |
| 110 | Aston Martin International Sports 2/4 Seater Bertelli | 1930 | 160'000 | 210'000 | 155'200 | 203'700 | 136'000 | 178'500 | |
| 111 | BMW Z8 Roadster | 2001 | 160'000 | 180'000 | 155'200 | 174'600 | 136'000 | 153'000 | |
| 112 | Austin-Healey 3000 MkI BN7 Two-Seater | 1961 | 60'000 | 80'000 | 58'200 | 77'600 | 51'000 | 68'000 | |
| 113 | Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 | 1970 | 225'000 | 275'000 | 218'250 | 266'750 | 191'250 | 233'750 | |
| 114 | Cadillac Series Sixty Special Sedan | 1941 | 30'000 | 45'000 | 29'100 | 43'650 | 25'500 | 38'250 | |
| 115 | Ford Model A Roadster Pick Up | 1929 | Yes | 20'000 | 25'000 | 19'400 | 24'250 | 17'000 | 21'250 |
| 116 | Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost "Piccadilly" Roadster | 1923 | Yes | 125'000 | 175'000 | 121'250 | 169'750 | 106'250 | 148'750 |
| 117 | Breese Paris Teardrop Roadster | 1911 | 100'000 | 130'000 | 97'000 | 126'100 | 85'000 | 110'500 | |
| 118 | Breese Paris Roadster | 1911 | Yes | 40'000 | 60'000 | 38'800 | 58'200 | 34'000 | 51'000 |
| 119 | Packard Super Eight Model 1004 Touring Car | 1933 | 150'000 | 200'000 | 145'500 | 194'000 | 127'500 | 170'000 | |
| 120 | Cadillac Racer | 1910 | 35'000 | 45'000 | 33'950 | 43'650 | 29'750 | 38'250 | |
| 121 | Ahrens-Fox Firetruck | 1920 | 70'000 | 90'000 | 67'900 | 87'300 | 59'500 | 76'500 | |
| 122 | Bentley Arnage T | 2003 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 24'250 | 33'950 | 21'250 | 29'750 |
| 123 | Simplex Crane Model 5 46hp Limousine Brewster | 1916 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 58'200 | 77'600 | 51'000 | 68'000 |
| 124 | Bentley 6½ Liter All-Weather Touring Car T.H. Gill | 1927 | 800'000 | 950'000 | 776'000 | 921'500 | 680'000 | 807'500 | |
| 125 | Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Brewster | 1931 | 75'000 | 100'000 | 72'750 | 97'000 | 63'750 | 85'000 | |
| 126 | Mercedes-Benz 220S Cabriolet | 1958 | Yes | 40'000 | 60'000 | 38'800 | 58'200 | 34'000 | 51'000 |
| 127 | Lincoln Model L Convertible Coupe Le Baron | 1925 | 80'000 | 110'000 | 77'600 | 106'700 | 68'000 | 93'500 | |
| 128 | Cadillac Model 30 Tourer | 1914 | 65'000 | 85'000 | 63'050 | 82'450 | 55'250 | 72'250 | |
| 129 | Plymouth Barracuda Coupe | 1967 | 16'000 | 24'000 | 15'520 | 23'280 | 13'600 | 20'400 | |
| 130 | Hudson Model 37 | 1913 | Yes | 20'000 | 30'000 | 19'400 | 29'100 | 17'000 | 25'500 |
| 131 | Lancia B20GT | 1958 | 190'000 | 210'000 | 184'300 | 203'700 | 161'500 | 178'500 | |
| 132 | Jaguar XK120 Roadster | 1953 | Yes | 90'000 | 115'000 | 87'300 | 111'550 | 76'500 | 97'750 |
| 133 | Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Two-Door Sports Coupe Lancefield | 1931 | 300'000 | 400'000 | 291'000 | 388'000 | 255'000 | 340'000 | |
| 134 | Bentley Continental R Mulliner | 2002 | 110'000 | 120'000 | 106'700 | 116'400 | 93'500 | 102'000 | |
| 135 | Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Newmarket Convertible Sedan Brewster | 1931 | 300'000 | 400'000 | 291'000 | 388'000 | 255'000 | 340'000 | |
| 136 | Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Tilbury Sedan | 1926 | Yes | 100'000 | 140'000 | 97'000 | 135'800 | 85'000 | 119'000 |
| 137 | Locomobile Model 48 Open Drive Limousine Bridgeport Body | 1924 | 100'000 | 130'000 | 97'000 | 126'100 | 85'000 | 110'500 | |
| 138 | Paige Brooklands 6-51 | 1917 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 48'500 | 67'900 | 42'500 | 59'500 |
| 139 | Packard 1101 Eight Touring Car | 1934 | 120'000 | 160'000 | 116'400 | 155'200 | 102'000 | 136'000 | |
| 140 | Bentley 4¼ Litre Airflow Saloon Gurney Nutting | 1936 | 175'000 | 225'000 | 169'750 | 218'250 | 148'750 | 191'250 | |
| 141 | Stutz Series B Bearcat | 1913 | 550'000 | 650'000 | 533'500 | 630'500 | 467'500 | 552'500 | |
| 142 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 | 1970 | 70'000 | 90'000 | 67'900 | 87'300 | 59'500 | 76'500 | |
| 143 | Packard Eight Model 443 Phaeton | 1928 | 120'000 | 150'000 | 116'400 | 145'500 | 102'000 | 127'500 | |
| 144 | Jaguar Mk IV 3½ Liter Drophead Coupe | 1947 | 70'000 | 90'000 | 67'900 | 87'300 | 59'500 | 76'500 | |
| 145 | Austin Seven Swallow Saloon | 1930 | Yes | 35'000 | 45'000 | 33'950 | 43'650 | 29'750 | 38'250 |
| 146 | Chrysler Model 75 Roadster | 1929 | 40'000 | 50'000 | 38'800 | 48'500 | 34'000 | 42'500 | |
| 147 | Cadillac Model 353 Convertible Coupe Fisher | 1930 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 87'300 | 116'400 | 76'500 | 102'000 | |
| 148 | Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 1957 | 120'000 | 130'000 | 116'400 | 126'100 | 102'000 | 110'500 | |
| 149 | Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1999 | 30'000 | 40'000 | 29'100 | 38'800 | 25'500 | 34'000 | |
| 150 | Lincoln Continental Mark IV Coupe | 1975 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 24'250 | 33'950 | 21'250 | 29'750 |
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
