Bonhams Spa Classics auction on May 21, 2017 - Schumacher's Benetton and the collection from the Swiss castle

TEXTMay 10, 2017 · 5 min

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Porsche 934-5 Kremer Group 4 Competition Coupé (1976) - offered as lot 49 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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The former collection of Rolf Erb - offered as lots 51 to 62 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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BMW Isetta 300 (1957) - offered as lot 31 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 944 S Coupé (1988) - offered as lot 32 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Austin Mk1 Cooper to 'S' FIA-specification Competition Saloon (1966) - offered as lot 33 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 914 2.0-Litre Bumblebee Limited Edition Targa (1974) - offered as lot 34 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 928 S4 Coupé (1988) - offered as lot 35 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Audi RS2 Avant (1995) - offered as lot 36 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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BMW M3 E36 Coupe (1998) - offered as lot 37 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Chevrolet Corvette '25th Anniversary' Targa-Top Coupé (1978) - offered as lot 38 at the Bonhams Spa Classic Auction on May 21, 2017

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Volvo 'Amazon' 122S Group 2 Rally Car (1970) - offered as lot 39 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Lotus Europa Twin-Cam Special Coupé (1973) - offered as lot 40 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Saab Sonett III Coupé (1972) - offered as lot 41 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 911 2.0-Litre 'SWB' Coupé (1966) - offered as lot 42 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Ford Capri RS 2600 Competition Coupé (1971) - offered as lot 43 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Alfa Romeo 750-Series Giulietta Spider (1959) - offered as lot 44 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Ferrari 456 Modificata GT Coupé (2003) - offered as lot 45 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster (1958) - offered as lot 46 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Audi V8 Quattro Belga Procar Competition Saloon (1989) - offered as lot 48 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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BMW 325i Juma Group N Competition Coupe (1986) - offered as lot 47 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Volkswagen T2 Transporter (1977) - offered as lot 50 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Ford Mustang (1970) - offered as lot 51 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Convertible (1972) - offered as lot 52 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC 'Sunroof' Coupé (1981) - offered as lot 53 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Maserati Series II Quattroporte (1967) - offered as lot 54 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2 (1970) - offered as lot 55 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Maserati Indy America (1971) - offered as lot 56 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II (1933) - offered as lot 57 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Double Phaeton (1921) - offered as lot 58 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Lamborghini Espada Series 2 (1971) - offered as lot 59 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Aston Martin V8 Volante (1980) - offered as lot 60 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Maserati Ghibli SS (1969) - offered as lot 61 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1958) - offered as lot 62 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Jeep CJ-5 4x4 (1978) - offered as lot 63 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible (1992) - offered as lot 64 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Ford Sierra RS Cosworth Hatchback (1988) - offered as lot 65 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Lotus Elan to 26R FIA specification (1965) - offered as lot 66 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Ferrari F355 Challenge Coupé (1996) - offered as lot 67 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Austin-Healey 100M 'Le Mans' Roadster (1956) - offered as lot 68 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super Competition Saloon (1964) - offered as lot 69 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster with Hardtop (1965) - offered as Lot 70 at the Bonhams Spa Classic Auction on May 21, 2017

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Alleggerita Coupé (1956) - offered as lot 71 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 911 3.2-Litre 'Narrow-body' Speedster (1989) - offered as lot 72 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Benetton-Cosworth Ford 3.5-liter B191 (1991) - offered as lot 73 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Convertible with Hardtop (1987) - offered as lot 74 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 911S 2.7-Litre Targa (1976) - offered as lot 75 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster (1973) - offered as lot 76 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6-Litre Type 964 Coupé (1993) - offered as lot 77 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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TVR Tuscan Convertible (2006) - offered as lot 78 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Lotus 340R Roadster (2000) - offered as lot 79 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 356A 1600 S Convertible D (1959) - offered as lot 80 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior (1969) - offered as lot 81 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 911 Type 930 Turbo Targa 5-speed G50 gearbox (1989) - offered as lot 82 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1 (2006) - offered as lot 83 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Mazda Cosmo Sport Series I Coupé (1967) - offered as lot 84 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 911 Type 935 dp35 Group 5 Competition Coupé (1979) - offered as lot 85 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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BMW Z1 Alpina Roadster Limited Edition Tribute (1989) - offered as lot 86 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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De Tomaso Pantera GTS Coupé (1978) - offered as lot 87 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Ferrari F355 GTS (1995) - offered as lot 88 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet (1971) - offered as lot 89 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Osella-Alfa Romeo FA1G Formula 1 Monoposto (1986) - offered as lot 90 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE Coupé (1988) - offered as lot 91 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Saloon (1974) - offered as lot 92 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Porsche 911 2.7-Litre Group 4 Coupé (1975) - offered as lot 93 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Roadster with Hardtop (1967) - offered as lot 94 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC Coupé (1987) - offered as lot 95 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

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Austin Mk1 Cooper to 'S' FIA-specification Competition Saloon (1966) - angeboten als Lot 33 an der Bonhams Spa Classic Versteigerung am 21. Mai 2017

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Audi RS2 Avant (1995) - angeboten als Lot 36 an der Bonhams Spa Classic Versteigerung am 21. Mai 2017

For the fourth time, Philip Kantor and his team from Bonhams are hosting an auction on the occasion of the Spa Classics from May 19 to 21, 2017. On Sunday, May 21, 2017, 65 fully-grown automobiles and some automobilia will be on offer.

Variety

Vehicles from 25 brands will go under the hammer in Spa, with Porsche (13 cars), Jaguar (6) and BMW and Alfa Romeo (4 each) being the most strongly represented.

Rolls-Royce Phantom II (1933) - offered as lot 57 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

Two pre-war vehicles (of the Rolls-Royce marque) stand opposite 19 cars that have not even reached classic car age - a typical trend at auctions in recent years.

BMW Z1 Alpina Roadster Limited Edition Tribute (1989) - offered as lot 86 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

All cars together are worth EUR 8.6 million or CHF 9.4 million, which equates to EUR 132,454 or CHF 143,877 per vehicle. However, with almost half of the lots without a reserve price, there is certainly still an opportunity for bargains.

Plastic rarities

It is not every day that six plastic cars are auctioned, starting with the almost classic-looking Chevrolet Corvette from 1978 (EUR 30,000 to 40,000)to the Lotus Europa TC from 1973 (EUR 20,000 to 30,000) and the extremely rare Saab Sonett III Coupé from 1972, which will be offered for EUR 20,000 to 25,000.

Saab Sonett III Coupé (1972) - offered as lot 41 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

In addition, there is a Lotus Elan from 1965, which was converted into a racing car according to 26R FIA specifications and is now expected to cost EUR 75,000 to 105,000.

Lotus Elan to 26R FIA specification (1965) - offered as lot 66 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

The icing on the cake for more modern-oriented plastic fans, however, are the two exotic cars from Great Britain, namely a TVR Tuscan Convertible from 2006 (EUR 75,000 to 95,000) and the Lotus 340R Roadster from 2000 (EUR 75,000 to 95,000).

TVR Tuscan Convertible (2006) - offered as lot 78 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

Racing and touring cars

The flagship of the fourth Spa auction is the Benetton B191, as once driven by Michael Schumacher in the 1991 Formula 1 season. However, the auctioned car was driven by Nelson Piquet at the time.

Benetton-Cosworth Ford 3.5-liter B191 (1991) - offered as lot 73 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

Schumacher finished just one place behind Piquet after driving at Spa for the first time in practice and first exploring the circuit on his bike. Bonhams specialists have estimated a value of EUR 750,000 to 900,000 for the fully restored Monoposto.

Osella-Alfa Romeo FA1G Formula 1 Monoposto (1986) - offered as lot 90 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

If you want to get your hands on a Formula 1 car at a slightly lower price, take a look at the Osella-Alfa Romeo FA1G from 1986, which was once driven by Piercarlo Ghinzani. Estimated at EUR 90,000 to 120,000, it is not yet possible to drive it everywhere, but that is probably a matter of time.

Audi V8 Quattro Belga Procar Competition Saloon (1989) - offered as lot 48 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

The touring cars coming under the hammer in Spa are a little more down-to-earth, including a BMW 325i Group N model (E30) from 1986 and an Audi V8 Quattro Procar from 1986, but also a Ford Capri RS 2600 Lightweight from 1971, which has even competed in the Tour Auto.

Ford Capri RS 2600 Competition Coupé (1971) - offered as lot 43 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

The price range is wide, and at EUR 80,000 to 120,000 the Capri is of course not cheap.

Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior (1969) - offered as lot 81 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

Even more expensive, however, is the ex-Autodelta Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior from 1969, which can look back on an extensive racing history and is now being offered in restored condition for EUR 290,000 to 340,000.

The cars from the Swiss castle

The collection of Rolf Erb, a Swiss chateau owner, coffee magnate and former Mitsubishi importer, will also be auctioned. There are around a dozen vehicles, from the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster to the Maserati Ghibli SS, from the Ford Mustang to an Aston Martin V8 Volante and two examples of the Jaguar E-Type.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1958) - offered as lot 62 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

However, it is advisable to take a closer look at the condition of these vehicles, some of which have been standing for a long time.

The modern muscle cars

Some modern, powerful cars are probably more suitable for passionate drivers than pure collectors.

Audi RS2 Avant (1995) - offered as lot 36 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

The Audi RS2 built by Porsche in 1995 (EUR 25,000 to 45,000) is certainly just as much fun to drive as the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth from 1988 (EUR 45,000 to 65,000) or the BMW M3 E36 from 1998 with its magnificent straight-six engine (EUR 25,000 to 35,000).

Porsche 934-5 Kremer Group 4 Competition Coupé (1976) - offered as lot 49 at the Bonhams Spa Classic auction on May 21, 2017

Further information and pictures of the individual vehicles can be found on the Bonhams website.

List of vehicles on offer

The following list shows all vehicle lots on offer with estimated prices in € and CHF. Vehicles sold without a reserve price are marked "yes" in the "NoL" column. All information without guarantee.

The table can be sorted by clicking on the column headings.

Lot	Vehicle	Year	€ Est from	€ Est to	CHF Est from	CHF Est to	NoL
31	BMW Isetta 300 Microcar	1957	25000	35000	27000	38000	Yes
32	Porsche 944 S Coupé	1988	15000	25000	16000	27000	Yes
33	Austin Mk1 Cooper to 'S' FIA-specification Competition Saloon	1966	30000	40000	33000	44000	yes
34	Porsche 914 2.0-Litre Bumblebee Limited Edition Targa	1974	30000	50000	33000	54000	yes
35	Porsche 928 S4 Coupé	1988	25000	35000	27000	38000	yes
36	Audi RS2 Avant	1995	25000	45000	27000	49000	Yes
37	BMW M3 E36 Coupe	1998	25000	35000	27000	38000	Yes
38	Chevrolet Corvette '25th Anniversary' Targa-Top Coupé	1978	30000	40000	33000	44000	yes
39	Volvo 'Amazon' 122S Group 2 Rally Car	1970	25000	35000	27000	38000	Yes
40	Lotus Europa Twin-Cam Special Coupé	1973	20000	25000	22000	27000	Yes
41	Saab Sonett III Coupé	1972	20000	25000	22000	27000	Yes
42	Porsche 911 2.0-Litre 'SWB' Coupé	1966	85000	125000	92000	140000
43	Ford Capri RS 2600 Competition Coupé	1971	80000	120000	87000	130000
44	Alfa Romeo 750-Series Giulietta Spider	1959	75000	85000	82000	92000
45	Ferrari 456 Modificata GT Coupé	2003	100000	150000	110000	160000
46	Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster	1958	300000	400000	330000	440000
47	BMW 325i Juma Group N Competition Coupe	1986	55000	75000	60000	82000
48	Audi V8 Quattro Belga Procar Competition Saloon	1989	75000	95000	82000	100000
49	Porsche 934/5 Kremer Group 4 Competition Coupé	1976	320000	400000	350000	440000
50	Volkswagen T2 Transporter	1977	45000	55000	49000	60000
51	Ford Mustang Convertible	1973	10000	15000	11000	16000	Yes
52	Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster	1972	40000	70000	44000	76000	yes
53	Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC 'Sunroof' Coupé	1981	20000	30000	22000	33000	Yes
54	Maserati Quattroporte Sports Saloon	1968	40000	70000	44000	76000	yes
55	Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre 2+2 Coupé	1970	30000	40000	33000	44000	Yes
56	Maserati Indy America Coupé	1971	50000	80000	54000	87000	yes
57	Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Roadster	1933	80000	120000	87000	130000	yes
58	Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Phaeton	1921	100000	150000	110000	160000	Yes
59	Lamborghini Espada Series II Coupé	1971	70000	110000	76000	120000	Yes
60	Aston Martin V8 Volante Convertible	1980	90000	140000	98000	150000	yes
61	Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé	1969	100000	150000	110000	160000	Yes
62	Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster	1958	600000	800000	650000	870000	Yes
63	Jeep CJ-5 4x4	1978	20000	25000	22000	27000	Yes
64	Jaguar XJ-S V12 Convertible	1992	28000	36000	30000	39000
65	Ford Sierra RS Cosworth Hatchback	1988	45000	65000	49000	71000
66	Lotus Elan to 26R FIA specification	1965	75000	105000	82000	110000
67	Ferrari F355 Challenge Coupé	1996	150000	200000	160000	220000
68	Austin-Healey 100M 'Le Mans' Roadster	1956	160000	190000	170000	210000
69	Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super Competition Saloon	1964	90000	140000	98000	150000
70	Jaguar E-Type 3.8-Litre Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster with Hardtop	1965	260000	320000	280000	350000
71	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Alleggerita Coupé	1956	255000	295000	280000	320000
72	Porsche 911 3.2-Litre 'Narrow-body' Speedster	1989	270000	320000	290000	350000
73	Benetton-Cosworth Ford 3.5-liter B191	1991	750000	950000	820000	1000000
74	Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Convertible with Hardtop	1987	35000	45000	38000	49000
75	Porsche 911S 2.7-Litre Targa	1976	45000	65000	49000	71000
76	Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster	1973	70000	120000	76000	130000
77	Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6-Litre Type 964 Coupé	1993	200000	250000	220000	270000
78	TVR Tuscan Convertible	2006	75000	95000	82000	100000
79	Lotus 340R Roadster	2000	75000	95000	82000	100000
80	Porsche 356A 1600 S Convertible D	1959	210000	260000	230000	280000
81	Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior	1969	290000	340000	320000	370000
82	Porsche 911 Type 930 Turbo Targa 5-speed G50 gearbox	1989	200000	300000	220000	330000
83	Ferrari 575 Superamerica F1	2006	280000	340000	300000	370000
84	Mazda Cosmo Sport Series I Coupé	1967	65000	95000	71000	100000	Yes
85	Porsche 911 Type 935 dp35 Group 5 Competition Coupé (1981)	1979	400000	500000	440000	540000
86	BMW Z1 Alpina Roadster Limited Edition Tribute	1989	45000	55000	49000	60000	yes
87	De Tomaso Pantera GTS Coupé	1978	55000	85000	60000	92000
88	Ferrari F355 GTS	1995	70000	90000	76000	98000
89	Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet	1971	300000	400000	330000	440000
90	Osella-Alfa Romeo FA1G Formula 1 monoposto	1986	90000	120000	98000	130000
91	Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE Coupé	1988	25000	35000	27000	38000	Yes
92	Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Saloon	1974	20000	30000	22000	33000	Yes
93	Porsche 911 2.7-Litre Group 4 Coupé	1975	60000	80000	65000	87000
94	Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Roadster with Hardtop	1967	50000	60000	54000	65000	yes
95	Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC Coupé	1987	20000	25000	22000	27000	Yes

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