Bonhams is putting a wide range of 98 classic cars worth over USD 40 million under the hammer online at the Quail Motorcar auction on August 14, 2020. On average, the cars are almost 49 years old, with just over a third being offered without a reserve price.
14 pre-war automobiles
With 14 cars from the years up to 1940, the pre-war segment is not massively represented, but there are certainly some interesting models among them, ....
... such as the little-known Flanders Model 20 Runabout from 1912 (USD 15,000 to 25,000), a Mason Tourist King Convertible from 1920 (approx.) (USD 175,000 to 250,000) and the two Mercedes-Benz models 24/100/140 Sports Phaeton from 1926 (USD 1 to 1.4 million) and Model 630 K from 1929 (USD 1 to 1.4 million).
There is also a Mercedes-Benz 500 K from 1936 (USD 2 to 2.5 million), an Aston Martin Ulster from 1935) and two Alfa Romeos, namely a 6C 1750 TCS from 1931 and an 8C 2300 Cabriolet from 1934, the most valuable car in the auction (USD 6.5 to 7.5 million).
Many super classics
Of course, there is no shortage of super classics. And what would an auction be without gullwing cars? Bonhams can offer a 300 SL from 1955 for USD 1.2 to 1.35 million.
Even rarer is the Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Shooting Brake from 1966, converted by Harold Radfort. USD 1 to 1.2 million was estimated for the sports suit.
A Ferrari 250 GT Coupé from 1958 is expected to cost USD 475,000 to 575,000, a Daytona 365 GTB/4 from 1972 USD 425,000 to 475,000.
These are joined by other classics from Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche and Co.
Rarely seen exotics
Only rarely does a Porsche 718 RSK Spyder come under the hammer; the 1959 example offered by Bonhams with chassis number 718-031 took part in the 1959 Bahamas Speed Week and finished in first place several times.
The car has not changed hands since 1974 and is now set to do so again for USD 2.8 to 3.2 million.
In 1969, the Adams Brothers built several Desginer showpieces. One of them even made an appearance in the movie "Clockwork Orange". Two were shown to the general public at the London Motor Show and the Racing Car Show in 1969.
Now the car with chassis AB/3, i.e. the third car built, is to find a new owner for USD 150,000 to 250,000.
Devin built sports cars in the fifties and sixties, but mainly plastic bodies for chassis from other manufacturers. The Devin D Porsche from 1962 with chassis number DD9-17 is one of the rare cars that were delivered as a complete vehicle.
The open-top sports car is now expected to cost USD 75,000 to 95,000, which actually sounds quite moderate.
Following in the footsteps of the Mini, the Austin 1300 was a successful model. This car was considerably rarer than the Vanden Plas version, which promised "Rolls-Royce comfort in Mini dimensions".
Now the rare car from 1973, which has been in first hand until today, is said to cost USD 12,000 to 18,000.
Not just expensive cars
As the Vanden Plas 1300 shows, Bonhams does not only sell cars for millionaires.
In fact, 34 cars are still in the five-figure range, including a BMW Isetta 300 (USD 20,000 to 30,000), a Triumph GT6 Mark III from 1973 (USD 25,000 to 35,000) and an Alfa Romeo Duetto 1600 Spider from 1967 (USD 50,000 to 75,000).
It is certainly worth browsing through the catalog. It can also be downloaded from the Bonhams website, where you will also find further photos and information on all the cars.
The cars can be viewed in advance at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles, but only by appointment.
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 | USD Est from | USD Est to | CHF Est from | CHF Est to | EUR Est from | EUR Est to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Cabriolet | 2018 | Yes | 50'000 | 60'000 | 46'000 | 55'200 | 42'500 | 51'000 |
| 011 | Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet | 1965 | Yes | 18'000 | 24'000 | 16'560 | 22'080 | 15'300 | 20'400 |
| 012 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 1969 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 64'400 | 82'800 | 59'500 | 76'500 |
| 013 | Rolls-Royce 25/30 Sedanca Coupe | 1936 | 100'000 | 130'000 | 92'000 | 119'600 | 85'000 | 110'500 | |
| 014 | Triumph GT6 MK III | 1973 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 23'000 | 32'200 | 21'250 | 29'750 |
| 015 | Sunbeam-Talbot Alpine Mk III Roadster | 1955 | Yes | 75'000 | 95'000 | 69'000 | 87'400 | 63'750 | 80'750 |
| 016 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Double Bubble Coupe | 1957 | 300'000 | 400'000 | 276'000 | 368'000 | 255'000 | 340'000 | |
| 017 | Alfa Romeo 1900 CS Berlinetta | 1953 | 275'000 | 350'000 | 253'000 | 322'000 | 233'750 | 297'500 | |
| 018 | Mercedes-Benz E63-S AMG Wagon | 2018 | Yes | 75'000 | 90'000 | 69'000 | 82'800 | 63'750 | 76'500 |
| 019 | Ferrari GTC4 Lusso | 2017 | Yes | 175'000 | 225'000 | 161'000 | 207'000 | 148'750 | 191'250 |
| 020 | Bugatti Chiron | 2018 | 2'500'000 | 2'800'000 | 2'300'000 | 2'576'000 | 2'125'000 | 2'380'000 | |
| 021 | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster | 2008 | 200'000 | 250'000 | 184'000 | 230'000 | 170'000 | 212'500 | |
| 022 | Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Roadster | 1961 | 90'000 | 130'000 | 82'800 | 119'600 | 76'500 | 110'500 | |
| 023 | Cord 810 Westchester | 1936 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 46'000 | 64'400 | 42'500 | 59'500 |
| 024 | Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2001 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 55'200 | 73'600 | 51'000 | 68'000 |
| 025 | Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1986 | 175'000 | 225'000 | 161'000 | 207'000 | 148'750 | 191'250 | |
| 026 | Mercedes-Benz Model 630 K Town Car | 1929 | 1'000'000 | 1'400'000 | 920'000 | 1'288'000 | 850'000 | 1'190'000 | |
| 027 | Porsche 356SC 1600 Cabriolet | 1965 | Yes | 110'000 | 140'000 | 101'200 | 128'800 | 93'500 | 119'000 |
| 028 | Chevrolet Corvette 427/425 HP Roadster | 1966 | 120'000 | 150'000 | 110'400 | 138'000 | 102'000 | 127'500 | |
| 029 | Mercedes-Benz 24/100/140 Sports Phaeton | 1926 | 1'000'000 | 1'400'000 | 920'000 | 1'288'000 | 850'000 | 1'190'000 | |
| 030 | Lincoln Continental Convertible | 1948 | Yes | 24'000 | 28'000 | 22'080 | 25'760 | 20'400 | 23'800 |
| 031 | Siata Spring | 1967 | Yes | 8500 | 15'000 | 7820 | 13'800 | 7225 | 12'750 |
| 032 | Stanguellini Formula Jr. Monoposto | 1959 | 125'000 | 150'000 | 115'000 | 138'000 | 106'250 | 127'500 | |
| 033 | Mercedes-Benz 500K Offener Tourenwagen | 1936 | 2'000'000 | 2'500'000 | 1'840'000 | 2'300'000 | 1'700'000 | 2'125'000 | |
| 034 | Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster | 1992 | Yes | 80'000 | 120'000 | 73'600 | 110'400 | 68'000 | 102'000 |
| 035 | BMW Isetta 300 | 1957 | Yes | 20'000 | 30'000 | 18'400 | 27'600 | 17'000 | 25'500 |
| 036 | Adams Brothers M-505 Probe 16 | 1969 | 150'000 | 250'000 | 138'000 | 230'000 | 127'500 | 212'500 | |
| 037 | Aston Martin Ulster | 1935 | 1'200'000 | 1'400'000 | 1'104'000 | 1'288'000 | 1'020'000 | 1'190'000 | |
| 038 | Austin-Healey 100M BN2 Le Mans Specification | 1956 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 64'400 | 82'800 | 59'500 | 76'500 |
| 039 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Roadster | 1956 | 900'000 | 1'100'000 | 828'000 | 1'012'000 | 765'000 | 935'000 | |
| 040 | Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupé | 1948 | 280'000 | 340'000 | 257'600 | 312'800 | 238'000 | 289'000 | |
| 041 | Riley RMC 2½-Liter Roadster | 1949 | 40'000 | 50'000 | 36'800 | 46'000 | 34'000 | 42'500 | |
| 042 | Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 Lightweight Homologation Coupe | 1979 | 30'000 | 40'000 | 27'600 | 36'800 | 25'500 | 34'000 | |
| 043 | Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon | 1960 | 400'000 | 500'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 | 340'000 | 425'000 | |
| 044 | Jaguar E-Type Semi- Lightweight | 1964 | 175'000 | 225'000 | 161'000 | 207'000 | 148'750 | 191'250 | |
| 045 | Lotus Type 69 Ford Formua 2/B/Atlantic Racing Monoposto | 1971 | 70'000 | 100'000 | 64'400 | 92'000 | 59'500 | 85'000 | |
| 046 | Rolls-Royce Dawn Drophead Coupe | 2018 | Yes | 225'000 | 275'000 | 207'000 | 253'000 | 191'250 | 233'750 |
| 047 | Bentley Continental R | 1992 | Yes | 50'000 | 75'000 | 46'000 | 69'000 | 42'500 | 63'750 |
| 048 | Lamborghini Centenario Coupe | 2017 | 2'000'000 | 2'300'000 | 1'840'000 | 2'116'000 | 1'700'000 | 1'955'000 | |
| 049 | Ferrari 250 GT Coupe | 1958 | 475'000 | 575'000 | 437'000 | 529'000 | 403'750 | 488'750 | |
| 050 | Volkswagen 1200 Käfer Cabriolet Karmann | 1962 | Yes | 20'000 | 30'000 | 18'400 | 27'600 | 17'000 | 25'500 |
| 051 | Studebaker Avanti 63R | 1963 | 60'000 | 90'000 | 55'200 | 82'800 | 51'000 | 76'500 | |
| 052 | Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 M491 Cabriolet | 1986 | Yes | 80'000 | 120'000 | 73'600 | 110'400 | 68'000 | 102'000 |
| 053 | Porsche 718 RSK Spyder | 1959 | 2'800'000 | 3'200'000 | 2'576'000 | 2'944'000 | 2'380'000 | 2'720'000 | |
| 054 | Porsche 356A Outlaw Coupe | 1956 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 82'800 | 110'400 | 76'500 | 102'000 | |
| 055 | Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider | 1959 | 120'000 | 140'000 | 110'400 | 128'800 | 102'000 | 119'000 | |
| 056 | Porsche 912 Coupé Competition Rallye Car | 1968 | 110'000 | 135'000 | 101'200 | 124'200 | 93'500 | 114'750 | |
| 057 | Jaguar E-Tpe Series I 4.2 FHD | 1966 | 135'000 | 175'000 | 124'200 | 161'000 | 114'750 | 148'750 | |
| 058 | Bentley Mark VI Shooting Brake | 1949 | 140'000 | 160'000 | 128'800 | 147'200 | 119'000 | 136'000 | |
| 059 | Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster | 1973 | Yes | 45'000 | 65'000 | 41'400 | 59'800 | 38'250 | 55'250 |
| 060 | Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet | 1986 | Yes | 45'000 | 55'000 | 41'400 | 50'600 | 38'250 | 46'750 |
| 061 | Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Cabriolet | 1934 | 6'500'000 | 7'500'000 | 5'980'000 | 6'900'000 | 5'525'000 | 6'375'000 | |
| 062 | Jaguar XK150 3.4 DHC | 1959 | Yes | 90'000 | 110'000 | 82'800 | 101'200 | 76'500 | 93'500 |
| 063 | Shelby Cobra 289 FIA Competition Continuation (Jg. Ca.) | 1964 | 225'000 | 275'000 | 207'000 | 253'000 | 191'250 | 233'750 | |
| 064 | Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Spider | 2009 | 270'000 | 320'000 | 248'400 | 294'400 | 229'500 | 272'000 | |
| 065 | Austin-Healey 100-6 BN4 | 1957 | Yes | 40'000 | 50'000 | 36'800 | 46'000 | 34'000 | 42'500 |
| 066 | Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG | 1986 | Yes | 30'000 | 60'000 | 27'600 | 55'200 | 25'500 | 51'000 |
| 067 | Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet | 1951 | 450'000 | 600'000 | 414'000 | 552'000 | 382'500 | 510'000 | |
| 068 | Porsche 901 Coupe | 1964 | 250'000 | 350'000 | 230'000 | 322'000 | 212'500 | 297'500 | |
| 069 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Flügeltürer | 1955 | 1'200'000 | 1'350'000 | 1'104'000 | 1'242'000 | 1'020'000 | 1'147'500 | |
| 070 | Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo | 1989 | 145'000 | 175'000 | 133'400 | 161'000 | 123'250 | 148'750 | |
| 071 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupé | 2014 | Yes | 30'000 | 40'000 | 27'600 | 36'800 | 25'500 | 34'000 |
| 072 | Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Coupe | 1967 | Yes | 35'000 | 45'000 | 32'200 | 41'400 | 29'750 | 38'250 |
| 073 | Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce | 1973 | 55'000 | 85'000 | 50'600 | 78'200 | 46'750 | 72'250 | |
| 074 | Benz 18/45 Four Passenger Runabout | 1914 | 250'000 | 350'000 | 230'000 | 322'000 | 212'500 | 297'500 | |
| 075 | Lotus 23B Sports-Racer | 1964 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 82'800 | 110'400 | 76'500 | 102'000 | |
| 076 | Mason Tourist King Convertible Camping/Touring Car (Jg. ca.) | 1920 | 175'000 | 250'000 | 161'000 | 230'000 | 148'750 | 212'500 | |
| 077 | Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse 'Meo Costantini' | 2014 | 1'800'000 | 2'100'000 | 1'656'000 | 1'932'000 | 1'530'000 | 1'785'000 | |
| 078 | Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe | 1955 | 300'000 | 400'000 | 276'000 | 368'000 | 255'000 | 340'000 | |
| 079 | Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake | 2019 | 575'000 | 700'000 | 529'000 | 644'000 | 488'750 | 595'000 | |
| 080 | Lola T70 Mk II Sports-Racing Spyder | 1966 | 175'000 | 225'000 | 161'000 | 207'000 | 148'750 | 191'250 | |
| 081 | Lamborghini Diablo VT 'Millennium' Roadster | 1999 | 200'000 | 250'000 | 184'000 | 230'000 | 170'000 | 212'500 | |
| 082 | Porsche 911 Carrera 4S | 1998 | 90'000 | 110'000 | 82'800 | 101'200 | 76'500 | 93'500 | |
| 083 | Alfa Romeo 'Duetto' 1600 Spider | 1967 | 50'000 | 75'000 | 46'000 | 69'000 | 42'500 | 63'750 | |
| 084 | Flanders Model 20 Runabout | 1912 | Yes | 15'000 | 25'000 | 13'800 | 23'000 | 12'750 | 21'250 |
| 085 | Ford GT | 2005 | 300'000 | 350'000 | 276'000 | 322'000 | 255'000 | 297'500 | |
| 086 | Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Shooting Brake | 1966 | 1'000'000 | 1'200'000 | 920'000 | 1'104'000 | 850'000 | 1'020'000 | |
| 087 | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta | 1972 | 425'000 | 475'000 | 391'000 | 437'000 | 361'250 | 403'750 | |
| 088 | Devin D Porsche Spyder | 1962 | 75'000 | 95'000 | 69'000 | 87'400 | 63'750 | 80'750 | |
| 089 | Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce | 2017 | 450'000 | 500'000 | 414'000 | 460'000 | 382'500 | 425'000 | |
| 090 | Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GTC | 1931 | 525'000 | 575'000 | 483'000 | 529'000 | 446'250 | 488'750 | |
| 091 | Ford Convertible Coupe Hot Rod | 1939 | 100'000 | 150'000 | 92'000 | 138'000 | 85'000 | 127'500 | |
| 092 | Plymouth Hemi Cuda Coupé | 1971 | 300'000 | 350'000 | 276'000 | 322'000 | 255'000 | 297'500 | |
| 093 | Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI Coupé | 1974 | 170'000 | 210'000 | 156'400 | 193'200 | 144'500 | 178'500 | |
| 094 | Jaguar F-Type Project 7 Roadster | 2016 | 225'000 | 325'000 | 207'000 | 299'000 | 191'250 | 276'250 | |
| 095 | Ferrari Testarossa | 1986 | 160'000 | 200'000 | 147'200 | 184'000 | 136'000 | 170'000 | |
| 096 | Porsche 911T 2.4 Targa | 1973 | 85'000 | 115'000 | 78'200 | 105'800 | 72'250 | 97'750 | |
| 097 | Packard 110 Club Coupe Peking-Paris Rally | 1940 | 60'000 | 90'000 | 55'200 | 82'800 | 51'000 | 76'500 | |
| 098 | GRID-Porsche GROUP C RACE CAR Prototype | 1984 | 275'000 | 325'000 | 253'000 | 299'000 | 233'750 | 276'250 | |
| 099 | Volvo 242 Coupe | 1983 | Yes | 20'000 | 25'000 | 18'400 | 23'000 | 17'000 | 21'250 |
| 100 | Ferrari 812 Superfast | 2018 | Yes | 300'000 | 375'000 | 276'000 | 345'000 | 255'000 | 318'750 |
| 101 | Vauxhall D-Type Touring | 1920 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 82'800 | 110'400 | 76'500 | 102'000 | |
| 102 | Morris Minor 1000 Deluxe Traveller | 1963 | Yes | 10'000 | 20'000 | 9200 | 18'400 | 8500 | 17'000 |
| 103 | Volkswagen Karman-Ghia Coupe | 1965 | Yes | 18'000 | 24'000 | 16'560 | 22'080 | 15'300 | 20'400 |
| 104 | Bentley Mulsanne Speed | 2017 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 | 127'500 | 170'000 |
| 105 | Austin 1300 Princess Vanden Plas | 1973 | Yes | 12'000 | 18'000 | 11'040 | 16'560 | 10'200 | 15'300 |
| 106 | Mercedes-Maybach S550 | 2017 | Yes | 90'000 | 110'000 | 82'800 | 101'200 | 76'500 | 93'500 |
| 107 | Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG | 2015 | Yes | 30'000 | 50'000 | 27'600 | 46'000 | 25'500 | 42'500 |
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
