Bonhams auction on May 11, 2018 in Monaco - exceptional racing and sports cars

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Ferrari 625 TF Two-Seat Spider (1953) - as lot 137 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Bonhams Monaco 2018 catalog - Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Fiat 500 'Mare' Beach Car (1970) - as lot 101 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Coupé (1959) - as lot 102 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Austin Rover Mini Moke (1987) - as lot 103 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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BMW 2000 CS Coupé (1968) - as lot 104 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Jaguar Mark 2 Sports Saloon (1962) - as lot 105 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint Coupé (1963) - as lot 106 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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BMW 2002 Turbo (1974) - as lot 107 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Porsche 356B Roadster (1959) - as lot 108 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Austin-Healey 100M 'Le Mans' Roadster (1956) - as lot 109 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Tecno-Novamotor Ford 69 Formula 3 Racing Single-Seater (1969) - as lot 110 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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BMW M1 (1980) - as lot 112 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Alfa Romeo 1900 Corto Gara Stradale Coupé (1953) - as lot 114 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring Sunroof Coupé (1973) - as lot 115 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Porsche 964 Carrera RS Coupé (1992) - as lot 116 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Bugatti EB110 GT (1993) - as lot 117 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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McLaren-Cosworth Ford MP4/8A F1 (1993) - as lot 119 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible (1956) - as lot 120 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Ferrari 575M Maranello Coupé (2002) - as lot 121 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé (1971) - as lot 122 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Bentley 8-Litre Tourer (1931) - as lot 123 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Toleman-Hart TG184 F1 (1984) - as lot 124 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Citroën 2CV Sahara 4X4 (1962) - as lot 125 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Ferrari Testarossa Coupé (1988) - as lot 126 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible (1961) - as lot 127 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1957) - as lot 128 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible (1967) - as lot 129 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Roadster (1989) - as lot 130 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Roadster Hardtop (1993) - as lot 131 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Jaguar XK140 SE Michelotti Coupé (1955) - as lot 132 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Aston Martin V8 Volante (1980) - as lot 133 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Delahaye 135M Convertible (1951) - as lot 134 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Ferrari F1/87 Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater (1987) - as lot 135 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer (1974) - as lot 136 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Fiat 500 Jollycar (2017) - as lot 138 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Porsche 912 'SWB' Coupé (1967) - as lot 139 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Maserati Mistral 4000 Coupé (1968) - as lot 140 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 (1963) - as lot 141 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 (2011) - as lot 142 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Aston Martin V12 Zagato Coupé (2013) - as lot 143 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Ferrari 550 Maranello Coupé (1999) - as lot 144 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Horch 853A Sportcabriolet (1939) - as lot 146 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6-Litre Type 964 X88 Coupé (1993) - as lot 146 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Jaguar XJ-S V12 Lynx Eventer (1984) - as lot 147 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce (1964) - as lot 148 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Rover Mini Cooper Sports Saloon (1999) - as lot 149 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz E500 Limited Sports Saloon (1995) - as lot 150 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop (1969) - as lot 151 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Fiat Dino 2400 Spider Hardtop (1970) - as lot 152 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II (1967) - as lot 153 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Mercedes-Benz 300 D Adenauer (1958) - as lot 154 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Fiat 600D Multipla (1965) - as lot 155 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Fiat/Autobianchi 500 Giardiniera Estate Car (1971) - as lot 156 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

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Fiat 500 'Mare' Beach Car (1970) - als Lot 101 an der Bonhams Monaco Versteigerung am 11. Mai 2018

Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Coupé (1959) - als Lot 102 an der Bonhams Monaco Versteigerung am 11. Mai 2018

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Austin Rover Mini Moke (1987) - als Lot 103 an der Bonhams Monaco Versteigerung am 11. Mai 2018

BMW 2000 CS Coupé (1968) - als Lot 104 an der Bonhams Monaco Versteigerung am 11. Mai 2018

Jaguar Mark 2 Sports Saloon (1962) - als Lot 105 an der Bonhams Monaco Versteigerung am 11. Mai 2018

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Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint Coupé (1963) - als Lot 106 an der Bonhams Monaco Versteigerung am 11. Mai 2018

The Grand Prix Historique Monaco, an internationally acclaimed event that only takes place every two years and looks back on the history of the famous city circuit, certainly provides a suitable setting for the auction of rare racing and sports cars.

On May 11, 2018, Bonhams will go under the hammer for the 28th time in Monaco, with Villa La Vigie providing the perfect setting.

Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible (1967) - as lot 129 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

53 cars are on offer alongside a number of automobiles and stylish children's cars, with a total value of over EUR 25 million (CHF 31 million), meaning that on average almost half a million euros per vehicle will change hands.

A good third (36 percent) of the vehicles will be knocked down without a minimum bid.

Comparatively young

On average, the cars are just under 44 years old, i.e. still relatively young. Just two pre-war vehicles are on offer, a Bentley 8-Litre Tourer from 1931 and a Horch 853a Sportcabriolet from 1939.

Bentley 8-Litre Tourer (1931) - as lot 123 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

Almost a quarter of the cars, on the other hand, are not even youngtimer age, the youngest, a Fiat 500 Jollycar from 2017 in the style of the beach cars of the sixties, is practically a new car.

Bugatti EB110 GT (1993) - as lot 117 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

But even a Porsche 964 RS (1992), a Bugatti EB 110 GT (1993) or a Mercedes-Benz E500 (1995) would have been "normal" used cars just a few years ago.

Two ex-Senna

The star of the auction will be the 1993 McLaren-Cosworth MP4/8A in which Ayrton Senna won the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix. Described as the most important McLaren ever to be traded at auction, the fully functional monoposto will be offered with exactly the same technical components that racing god Senna drove in Monte Carlo at the time.

McLaren-Cosworth Ford MP4/8A F1 (1993) - as lot 119 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

An estimated value is not officially communicated by Bonhams, but it is obvious that one can speculate on a high single-digit million value.

Toleman-Hart TG184 F1 (1984) - as lot 124 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

The Formula 1 car in which Ayrton Senna made his debut at the Monaco Grand Prix will be considerably cheaper. The 1984 Toleman-Hart TG184 would almost have won the race had it not been stopped early due to rain, which gave Alain Prost the victory. EUR 750,000 to 1 million (CHF 900,000 to 1.2 million) is given as the estimate.

The Formula 3 of Ronnie Peterson

A Tecno 69 from 1969, whose steering wheel was once turned by the extremely talented Ronnie Peterson, is considerably cheaper than the F1 cars.

Tecno-Novamotor Ford 69 Formula 3 Racing Single-Seater (1969) - as lot 110 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

Among other things, Peterson won the Monaco Formula 3 GP in 1969, as well as 15 other races. Impressive! EUR 80,000 to 120,000 seems quite reasonable.

8 Ferrari, 8 Mercedes, 6 Porsche

It is the expected brands that dominate the Monaco auction. Eight Ferrari sports cars, including an elegant 250 GTE Coupé from Switzerland from 1963, an early Berlinetta Boxer and a Formula 1 car F1/87 are among the more expensive cars in the auction.

The most valuable Ferrari, however, is the Barchetta 625 TF Spider Vignale from 1953, which is expected to find a new owner for EUR 4.5 to 6.5 million.

Ferrari 625 TF Two-Seat Spider (1953) - as lot 137 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

The eight Mercedes-Benz vehicles include practically the entire SL family tree, 300 SL, 190 SL, Pagoda, R107, R129, supplemented by an E500 from 1995 and a 300 d Adenauer from 1958.

Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring Sunroof Coupé (1973) - as lot 115 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

Porsche is not missing a 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (Touring) from 1973, a 964 RS from 1992 or an almost modern 997 GT3 RS 4.0. A 964 Turbo 3.6 from 1993 is estimated at a relatively high EUR 250,000 to 300,000.

Many super classics

Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS (1971), Fiat Dino 2400 Spider (1970), Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible (1956) or Citroën 2DV Sahara 4x4 (1962) are just some of the super classics on offer at Bonhams.

Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé (1971) - as lot 122 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

Other cars are more unusual, however, such as the 1955 Jaguar XK140 SE Michelotti Coupé, which is being offered for EUR 20,000 to 50,000 in pitiful condition, or the 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo, which is expected to cost EUR 80,000 to 120,000 with correctly mirrored Turbo lettering on the front spoiler.

Jaguar XK140 SE Michelotti Coupé (1955) - as lot 132 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

It's also cheap

As many as 24 cars have estimated values below EUR 100,000, the majority of which are offered without a reserve price. So a buyer may still be able to get a bargain if he bids for a 1965 Fiat 600D Multipla (EUR 25,000 to 35,000) or a 1968 BMW 2000 CS (EUR 35,000 to 55,000).

Fiat 600D Multipla (1965) - as lot 155 at the Bonhams Monaco auction on May 11, 2018

Further information, many pictures and the digital auction catalog can be found on the Bonhams website.

Vehicles on offer

The following table lists all vehicles on offer with estimated prices in EUR and CHF. The column "NoR" indicates vehicles offered without a minimum price with "yes". All information without guarantee.

The list can be sorted as desired by clicking on the column headings.

Lot	Vehicle	Year	€ Est from	€ Est to	CHF Est from	CHF Est to	NoR
101	FIAT 500 'Mare' Beach Car	1970	25000	35000	30000	42000	Yes
102	Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Coupé	1959	25000	35000	30000	42000	Yes
103	Austin Rover Mini Moke	1987	25000	35000	30000	42000	Yes
104	BMW 2000 CS Coupé	1968	35000	55000	42000	66000	Yes
105	Jaguar Mark 2 Sports Saloon	1962	40000	50000	48000	60000	yes
106	Alfa Romeo Giulia 1600 Sprint Coupé	1963	70000	80000	84000	96000
107	BMW 2002 Turbo	1974	80000	120000	96000	140000	Yes
108	Porsche 356B Roadster	1959	120000	170000	140000	200000
109	Austin-Healey 100M 'Le Mans' Roadster	1956	160000	180000	190000	220000
110	Tecno-Novamotor Ford 69 Formula 3	1969	80000	120000	96000	140000
112	BMW M1	1980	540000	580000	650000	690000
114	Alfa Romeo 1900 Corto Gara Stradale Coupé	1953	380000	460000	460000	550000
115	Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring Sunroof Coupé	1973	550000	750000	660000	900000	Yes
116	Porsche 964 Carrera RS Coupé	1992	180000	240000	220000	290000	Yes
117	Bugatti EB110 GT Coupe	1993	600000	700000	720000	840000
119	McLaren-Cosworth Ford MP4/8A F1	1993	n.a.
120	Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible	1956	280000	320000	340000	380000
121	Ferrari 575M Maranello Coupé	2002	240000	280000	290000	340000
122	Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé	1971	250000	300000	300000	360000
123	Bentley 8-liter Tourer	1931	800000	1000000	960000	1200000
124	Toleman-Hart TG184 F1	1984	750000	1000000	900000	1200000
125	Citroen 2CV Sahara 4x4	1962	80000	120000	96000	140000
126	Ferrari Testarossa	1988	80000	100000	96000	120000	yes
127	Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible	1961	80000	120000	96000	140000	Yes
128	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster	1957	950000	1150000	1100000	1400000
129	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible	1967	200000	240000	240000	290000
130	Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Roadster	1989	80000	110000	96000	130000
131	Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Roadster with Factory Hardtop	1993	50000	70000	60000	84000	yes
132	Jaguar XK140 SE Michelotti Coupé	1955	20000	50000	24000	60000	yes
133	Aston Martin V8 Volante	1980	300000	350000	360000	420000
134	Delahaye 135M Convertible	1951	250000	350000	300000	420000
135	Ferrari F1/87 Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater	1987	650000	850000	780000	1000000
136	Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer	1974	285000	315000	340000	380000
137	Ferrari 625 TF Two-Seat Spider Vignale	1953	4500000	6500000	5400000	7800000
138	Fiat 500 Jollycar	2017	45000	55000	54000	66000	yes
139	Porsche 912 'SWB' Coupé	1967	40000	50000	48000	60000	yes
140	Maserati Mistral 4000 Coupé	1968	150000	180000	180000	220000
141	Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2	1963	300000	350000	360000	420000
142	Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0	2011	380000	440000	460000	530000
143	Aston Martin V12 Zagato Coupé	2013	550000	750000	660000	900000
144	Ferrari 550 Maranello Coupé	1999	130000	160000	160000	190000
145	Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6-Litre Type 964 X88 Coupé	1993	250000	300000	300000	360000
146	Horch 853a sports convertible	1939	400000	600000	480000	720000
147	Jaguar XJ-S V12 Lynx Eventer	1984	75000	95000	90000	110000
148	Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce	1964	70000	80000	84000	96000
149	Rover Mini Cooper Sports Saloon	1999	12000	18000	14000	22000	Yes
150	Mercedes-Benz E500 Limited Sports Saloon	1995	30000	40000	36000	48000	yes
151	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop	1969	80000	120000	96000	140000
152	Fiat Dino 2400 Spider (hardtop)	1970	100000	150000	120000	180000
153	Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II Coupé	1967	190000	240000	230000	290000
154	Mercedes-Benz 300 d Adenauer	1958	80000	100000	96000	120000	yes
155	Fiat 600D Multipla	1965	25000	30000	30000	36000	yes
156	Fiat/Autobianchi 500 Giardiniera Estate Car	1971	13000	18000	16000	22000	yes

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