Bonhams on May 13, 2016 in Monaco with a colorful bouquet of rarities

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Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix Two-Seater (1925) - offered as lot 118 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Jaguar XK120C "C-Type" Sports Racing Two-Seat Roadster (1953) - offered as lot 114 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Finnkart 85cc SF A1 (1982) - offered as lot 101 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Fiat 500L Jolly Beach Car (1971) - offered as lot 102 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Fiat 500 Jollycar (2013) - offered as lot 103 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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BMW Z1 Roadster (1989) - offered as lot 104 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Moretti-Branca Formula Junior Monoposto (1959) - offered as lot 105 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Benetton-Ford B191/191B Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater (1991) - offered as lot 106 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Jaguar XK150 S 3.4-Litre OTS Roadster (1958) - offered as lot 107 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3-Litre Cabriolet (1987) - offered as lot 108 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Shelby Mustang GT-500 KR Convertible (1968) - offered as lot 109 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Ferrari 288 GTO (1985) - offered as lot 110 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Porsche Carrera GT Roadster (2006) - offered as lot 111 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Maserati Ghibli Coupé (1967) - offered as lot 112 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Lancia Aprilia 2nd Series Cabriolet (1940) - offered as lot 115 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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De Tomaso Vallelunga (1968) - offered as lot 116 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Porsche 911S 2.4-Litre 'Oelklappe' Targa (1972) - offered as lot 117 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport Supercharged Spider (1929) - offered as lot 119 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Ferrari 275 GTS (1965) - offered as lot 120 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster (2008) - offered as lot 121 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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BMW Z8 Roadster (2003) - offered as lot 122 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0-Litre Coupé (1976) - offered as lot 123 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta (1964) - offered as lot 124 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Alpine A110 1600S Coupé (1971) - offered as lot 125 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Ferrari Dino 246GT Coupé (1973) - offered as lot 126 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Ferrari 330 America Berlinetta (1963) - offered as lot 127 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Iso Grifo 5.8-Litre Series II Coupé (1973) - offered as lot 128 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Talbot Lago T14 LS Spécial Coupé (1956) - offered as lot 129 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Aston Martin One-77 Coupé (2011) - offered as lot 130 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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AC Ace Bristol Roadster (1957) - offered as lot 131 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Ferrari 512 TR Coupé (1994) - offered as lot 132 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring Coupé to 'Lightweight' specification (1973) - offered as lot 133 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Lancia Rally SE 037 Prototype Group B Competition Car (1980) - offered as lot 134 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Porsche 959 Komfort (1988) - offered as lot 135 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster (1967) - offered as lot 136 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Range Rover 4x4 Estate (1971) - offered as lot 137 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon (1959) - offered as lot 138 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale Coupé (1962) - offered as lot 139 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1982) - offered as lot 140 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Lamborghini Espada Series III (1973) - offered as lot 141 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Ferrari Testarossa (1987) - offered as lot 142 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

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Finnkart 85cc SF A1 (1982) - als Lot 101 angeboten an der Versteigerung von Monaco am 13. Mai 2016

Fiat 500L Jolly Beach Car (1971) - als Lot 102 angeboten an der Versteigerung von Monaco am 13. Mai 2016

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Fiat 500 Jollycar (2013) - als Lot 103 angeboten an der Versteigerung von Monaco am 13. Mai 2016

BMW Z1 Roadster (1989) - als Lot 104 angeboten an der Versteigerung von Monaco am 13. Mai 2016

Moretti-Branca Formula Junior Monoposto (1959) - als Lot 105 angeboten an der Versteigerung von Monaco am 13. Mai 2016

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It is a varied offer that Bonhams is putting up at its first auction on the occasion of the Grand Prix Historique in Monaco, thus competing directly with RM/Sotheby's. 40 vehicles worth EUR 22.5 million (CHF 24.6 million) will go under the hammer, so each car (including a kart) is expected to fetch around EUR 562,000 or CHF 615,000. Four lots will be sold without a reserve price.

Two particularly attractive pre-war rarities

There is hardly another Bugatti 35 with such a long and colorful racing history as chassis 4450, which Bonhams plans to sell for EUR 1 to 1.5 million (CHF 1.1 to 1.6 million) in Monaco.

Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix Two-Seater (1925) - offered as lot 118 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

From the very beginning, the 35 C, built in 1925, was mainly used in competitions in France and Great Britain. Later, the car came to Australia, received new technology and continued to be driven on race tracks. Today it is back as it was in the 1920s and actually looks surprisingly cheap when you compare the estimated value with what you pay today for super sports cars produced in large series in the 1980s.

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport Supercharged Spider (1929) - offered as lot 119 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

The Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport Zagato Spider from 1929 (chassis 0312861), which was once owned by Achille Varzi, the famous racing driver, is of similar vintage. The supercharged car is now set to find a new owner for EUR 1.8 to 2.4 million (CHF 2 to 2.6 million).

The special C-Type

Not many C-Types were built, but chassis XKC 011 (originally XKC 047) is certainly one of the most famous. The car took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1953 and also competed in the 24 Hours of Spa and the ADAC 1000 Kilometer at the Nürburgring.

Jaguar XK120C "C-Type" Sports Racing Two-Seat Roadster (1953) - offered as lot 114 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

This is the first time in 61 years that the car has been put back on sale, after Jaguar had removed it from factory service. Now EUR 4 to 5 million (CHF 4.4 to 5.5 million) is expected for the racing car.

From the sedan to the noble off-road vehicle

Range Rover 4x4 Estate (1971) - offered as lot 137 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

However, there are not only racing cars for sale in Monaco, but practically all vehicle categories from beach cars (e.g. Fiat 500L Jolly Beach Car from 1971) to limousines (e.g. Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon from 1959) to luxury off-road vehicles (Range Rover from 1971). Eight Ferraris and six Porsches are the most prominent brand presences, while the other brands are represented by two or three vehicles at most.

Away from the usual auction cars

Of course, Bonhams in Monaco is not missing the currently highly sought-after classics such as the Porsche 959, Dino 246 GT, Porsche 911 Carrera RS, Ferrari 288 GTO, Maserati Ghibli or Jaguar E-Types. They also figure in the catalog with confident estimates.

However, it is the less frequently traded rarities that might make a trip to Bonhams in Monaco worthwhile.

De Tomaso Vallelunga (1968) - offered as lot 116 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

For example, there is a De Tomaso Vallelunga from 1968, one of probably 53 mid-engined coupés produced with a Ford Kent engine and Formula 2 suspension technology. The yellow Vallelunga with chassis 807DTO126 is particularly well known, as it was featured in various magazines and won second place in its class at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in 2004. The high estimated price of EUR 320,000 to 360,000 (CHF 350,000 to 390,000) is certainly due not only to its rarity but also to the elaborate restoration, which required over 2000 hours of work.

Talbot Lago T14 LS Spécial Coupé (1956) - offered as lot 129 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

The Talbot Lago T14 LS Spécial Coupé from 1956 (chassis 140031) had a famous previous owner. The elegant coupé with the somewhat protruding rear end was once driven by the famous racing driver Louis Rosier and is one of the 54 T14 LS models. At EUR 200,000 to 260,000 (CHF 240,000 to 280,000), the car, which was restored in 1994, does not appear to be overpriced.

AC Ace Bristol Roadster (1957) - offered as lot 131 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

One of the most appealing fifties cars to drive is known to be the AC Ace with Bristol engine. Bonhams can offer one of these pretty 1957 roadsters (chassis BEX 281) for EUR 250,000 to 300,000 (CHF 270,000 to 330,000). The car was restored in 2007/2008 and took part in the Mille Miglia in 2014, among other events.

Alpine A110 1600S Coupé (1971) - offered as lot 125 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

The Berlinettes from French sports car manufacturer Alpine are also attractive and valuable. The A110 1600 S from 1971 (chassis 17379), which came under the hammer in Monaco and was delivered new in Italy, appears to be largely original and is described as being "in generally very good original condition", which probably justifies the relatively wide estimate range of EUR 80,000 to 120,000 (CHF 87,000 to 130,000).

Lancia Rally SE 037 Prototype Group B Competition Car (1980) - offered as lot 134 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

The Lancia 037 has long since made the transition to a sought-after classic, and this also applies to the Stradale versions. However, the 1980 Lancia Rally SE 037 on offer is the Group B prototype with chassis number SE037-001, which originally belonged to the Abarth company and later to engineer Sergio Limone. Accordingly, the EUR 320,000 to 400,000 (CHF 350,000 to 440,000) should not be too high.

Ferrari 330 America Berlinetta (1963) - offered as lot 127 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

If you prefer to drive comfortably on the road but still have a heart for rarities, you might be interested in the Ferrari 330 America from 1963 with chassis 5069. Visually, it looks like a 250 GTE, but under the hood is the larger 4.0-liter V12 engine with 300 hp. Only 50 of these fast 250 GTE variants were built and the car on offer does not appear to be overpriced at EUR 290,000 to 350,000 (CHF 320,000 to 380,000).

BMW Z1 Roadster (1989) - offered as lot 104 at the Monaco auction on May 13, 2016

Of course, the list of 40 lots also has a few other rarities "in stock", but also more "popular" cars such as a BMW Z1, two Ferrari Testarossa or an Alfa Romeo Giulia SS from 1962.

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

List of vehicles to be auctioned

The following list shows all the vehicles on offer with estimated prices in euros and CHF. The "NoR" column indicates whether a lot is being auctioned without a reserve price. 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	NoR
101	Finnkart 85cc SF A1	1982	10000	20000	11000	22000	Yes
102	FIAT 500L Jolly Beach Car	1971	20000	30000	22000	33000	Yes
103	FIAT 500 Jollycar	2013	35000	55000	38000	60000
104	BMW Z1 Roadster	1989	35000	55000	38000	60000
105	Moretti-Branca Formula Junior Monoposto	1959	85000	125000	93000	140000	Yes
106	Benetton-Ford B191/191B Formula 1 Racing Single-Seater (Season '91/'92)	1991	220000	280000	240000	310000	Yes
107	Jaguar XK150 S 3.4-Litre OTS Roadster	1958	175000	225000	190000	250000
108	Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3-Litre Cabriolet	1987	150000	200000	160000	220000
110	Ferrari 288 GTO Coupé	1985	1300000	1700000	1400000	1900000
111	Porsche Carrera GT Roadster	2006	650000	750000	710000	820000
112	Maserati Ghibli Coupé	1967	320000	380000	350000	410000
114	Jaguar XK120C "C-Type" Sports Racing Two-Seat Roadster	1953	4000000	5000000	4400000	5500000
115	Lancia Aprilia 2nd Series Convertible	1940	120000	180000	130000	200000
116	De Tomaso Vallelunga	1968	320000	360000	350000	390000
117	Porsche 911S 2.4-Litre 'Oelklappe' Targa	1972	150000	200000	160000	220000
118	Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix Two-Seater	1925	1000000	1500000	1100000	1600000
119	Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Sport Supercharged Spider	1929	1800000	2400000	2000000	2600000
120	Ferrari 275 GTS	1965	1500000	2000000	1600000	2200000
121	Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster	2008	310000	360000	340000	390000
122	BMW Z8 Roadster	2003	175000	225000	190000	250000
123	Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0-Litre Coupé	1976	170000	220000	190000	240000
124	Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta	1964	1600000	1900000	1700000	2100000
125	Alpine A110 1600S Coupé	1971	80000	120000	87000	130000
126	Ferrari Dino 246GT Coupé	1973	250000	350000	270000	380000
127	Ferrari 330 America Berlinetta	1963	290000	350000	320000	380000
128	Iso Grifo 5.8-Litre Series II Coupé	1973	300000	350000	330000	380000
129	Talbot Lago T14 LS Spécial Coupé	1956	220000	260000	240000	280000
130	Aston Martin One-77 Coupé	2011	1750000	2250000	1900000	2500000
131	AC Ace Bristol Roadster	1957	250000	300000	270000	330000
132	Ferrari 512 TR Coupé	1994	180000	220000	200000	240000
133	Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring Coupé to 'Lightweight' specification	1973	470000	570000	510000	620000
134	Lancia Rally SE 037 Prototype Group B Competition Car	1980	320000	400000	350000	440000
135	Porsche 959 Comfort	1988	500000	600000	550000	650000
136	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster	1967	230000	280000	250000	310000
137	Range Rover 4x4 Estate	1971	50000	70000	55000	76000
138	Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon	1959	160000	200000	170000	220000
139	Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale Coupé	1962	75000	115000	82000	130000
140	Ferrari 512 BBi	1982	290000	340000	320000	370000
141	Lamborghini Espada Series III	1973	110000	140000	120000	150000
142	Ferrari Testarossa	1987	110000	130000	120000	140000

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