On March 2, 2023, Bonhams will go under the hammer at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club as part of Amelia Island Week to auction off 103 cars and some automobilia.
The total value of the vehicles is almost USD 34 million, so each car is expected to fetch around USD 329,000. 53 percent of the cars will be auctioned without a reserve price.
One fifth pre-war cars
On average, the cars are almost 60 years old, but 22 are even over 80 years old, meaning they were built before the Second World War.
The oldest car to go under the hammer is a 1903 Knox Model C for USD 55,000 to 65,000, but it is only one of five pre-war cars that can be expected to fetch five-figure prices, with some of the others being considerably more expensive.
Bugatti masterpiece
The most expensive car in the auction is a Bugatti Type 57S Sports Tourer from 1937 with unique bodywork by Vanden Plas. Bonhams describes the car as a Grand Prix car in touring car guise. 3.3 liters and 200 hp were certainly a house number back then.
In 2016/2017, the car was carefully refurbished at a cost of around 1,200 hours to restore it to the same condition as when it was delivered new to New York.
The price was estimated at USD 10 to 12 million, chassis 57541 is one of only 48 Bugatti 57S built.
Porsche and Jaguar ahead of Mercedes-Benz
With 10 cars each, Porsche and Jaguar have the strongest presence at Bonhams. However, the Porsches are significantly younger than the Jags. Nine Mercedes-Benz and eight Rolls-Royce as well as six Aston Martin complete the selection of brands with over a handful of cars.
Bentley and Ferrari are on site with five cars each. In addition to the aforementioned Bugatti, Ferrari is presenting the two most valuable cars, a 1992 F40 (USD 2.9 to 3.4 million) and a 500 Superfast Series 2 from 1966 (USD 1 to 2 million), which is even being offered without a reserve price.
A special Maserati
Of the 32 Maserati 5000 GTs built, 20 were bodied by Allemano. Chassis AM103.028 is one of these rare examples and the estimate appears very low at USD 500,000 to 800,000, especially as the car is being offered without a reserve price.
However, the car seems to have suffered quite a bit over the past almost 20 years and has not been driven, which is probably why an extensive package of work is required before it can be put back on the road or used in concours.
Three Facel
Three Facel Vega are looking for a new owner at Bonhams, they are the usual suspects, namely an HK500 from 1961, a Facel II from 1963 and an Excellence from 1960.
The estimated values range between USD 80,000 and 180,000.
The Hendricks Jaguar Collection
Previously announced was the non-public collection of important Jaguar sports and racing cars that Thomas C. Hendricks had assembled for himself and which has been in hiding for the last 20 years.
The collection included one of three factory XK120s with aluminum bodywork, which was driven to victory by Phil Hill at the time. USD 400,000 to 600,000 seems quite realistic in view of this history.
Some American classics
Of course, the American bidders at Bonhams in Amelia Island can also expect to see domestic products.
In addition to three 1963, 1968 and 1990 Corvettes, there are several pre-war Americans from Cadillac, Chrysler, Packard and Pierce-Arrow as well as Stutz up for auction.
Two Skylines
Bonhams has two Nissan Skylines on offer, an R32 racing car from 1992 and an R34 GT-R Vspec N1 "Mine's Tribute" from 1999, which was estimated at an impressive USD 400,000 to 500,000.
Some super classics
Of course, the super classics are not missing either, whether it's a Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona from 1973 or a very early Porsche 356 Cabriolet from 1951.
Several eight-cylinder Astons and various Jaguar E and XK models are looking for a new owner, as is a 1964 VW Bus Samba (USD 130,000 to 180,000).
And of course there are also various Porsche 911 and Mercedes SL models.
Over a third cheaper cars
Around 40 vehicles are likely to be in the five-figure range on March 2, 2023. USD 4000 to 8000 is required for a 1949 MG TC, but this is a restoration object.
The MG NA from 1934 with a six-cylinder engine, which was estimated at USD 50,000 to 60,000, also appears to be reasonably priced.
In comparison, a Citroën 2CV Spécial from 1991 for USD 25,000 to 35,000 seems rather expensive again. An Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica from 1967 is also on offer for the same price.
A Porsche 924 S, two Mercedes-Benz 560 SLs, a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III, a Rolls-Royce Camargue from 1982 and two rare Fiat models, namely a 1200 TV Trasformabile from 1958 and a 600 Jolly from 1962, are also expected in the five-figure range.
You can also hope to get a Lotus Esprit S4S from 1995 for USD 60,000 to 80,000 or an Aston Martin DBS from 1969 for under 100,000.
Even the Ferrari F355 from 1995 with a six-speed manual gearbox could still change hands for less than USD 100,000, especially as no minimum price is required here either.
Further information and many pictures can be found on the Bonhams website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica | 1967 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 23'000 | 32'200 | 23'250 | 32'550 |
| 102 | Mercedes-Benz 560 SL | 1989 | Yes | 45'000 | 65'000 | 41'400 | 59'800 | 41'850 | 60'450 |
| 103 | DeSoto Firedome Sportsman Coupe | 1959 | Yes | 15'000 | 18'000 | 13'800 | 16'560 | 13'950 | 16'740 |
| 104 | Porsche 924 S Coupe | 1988 | Yes | 20'000 | 30'000 | 18'400 | 27'600 | 18'600 | 27'900 |
| 105 | Ferrari F355 Spider | 1995 | Yes | 90'000 | 130'000 | 82'800 | 119'600 | 83'700 | 120'900 |
| 106 | Excalibur Series 1 Roadster | 1969 | Yes | 45'000 | 65'000 | 41'400 | 59'800 | 41'850 | 60'450 |
| 107 | Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas Sedan | 1996 | Yes | 20'000 | 30'000 | 18'400 | 27'600 | 18'600 | 27'900 |
| 108 | Porsche 911T 2.4 Targa Coupe | 1973 | 110'000 | 140'000 | 101'200 | 128'800 | 102'300 | 130'200 | |
| 109 | Land Rover Defender 110 2-Door Soft Top | 1991 | Yes | 90'000 | 120'000 | 82'800 | 110'400 | 83'700 | 111'600 |
| 110 | MG A MkI Roadster | 1961 | Yes | 35'000 | 45'000 | 32'200 | 41'400 | 32'550 | 41'850 |
| 111 | Fiat 1200 TV Trasformabile | 1958 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 46'000 | 64'400 | 46'500 | 65'100 |
| 112 | Facel Vega Facel II | 1963 | Yes | 140'000 | 180'000 | 128'800 | 165'600 | 130'200 | 167'400 |
| 113 | Jaguar E-Type Semi-Lightweight Competition Roadster Recreation | 1963 | Yes | 80'000 | 120'000 | 73'600 | 110'400 | 74'400 | 111'600 |
| 114 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 1970 | 175'000 | 200'000 | 161'000 | 184'000 | 162'750 | 186'000 | |
| 115 | Porsche 911SC 3.0 Targa | 1978 | Yes | 60'000 | 70'000 | 55'200 | 64'400 | 55'800 | 65'100 |
| 116 | Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe | 1957 | Yes | 90'000 | 120'000 | 82'800 | 110'400 | 83'700 | 111'600 |
| 117 | Aston Martin V8 Series 3 Sports Saloon | 1978 | Yes | 70'000 | 100'000 | 64'400 | 92'000 | 65'100 | 93'000 |
| 118 | Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder Quattro | 2020 | 200'000 | 230'000 | 184'000 | 211'600 | 186'000 | 213'900 | |
| 119 | Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe | 1953 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 82'800 | 110'400 | 83'700 | 111'600 | |
| 120 | Ford E-Code Thunderbird | 1957 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 55'200 | 73'600 | 55'800 | 74'400 |
| 121 | Aston Martin DB AR1 | 2003 | 250'000 | 300'000 | 230'000 | 276'000 | 232'500 | 279'000 | |
| 122 | Porsche 930 Turbo 3.5 by Andial | 1982 | 130'000 | 170'000 | 119'600 | 156'400 | 120'900 | 158'100 | |
| 123 | Lamborghini Espada Series III Coupe | 1975 | Yes | 70'000 | 100'000 | 64'400 | 92'000 | 65'100 | 93'000 |
| 124 | Lotus Esprit S4S Coupe | 1995 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 55'200 | 73'600 | 55'800 | 74'400 |
| 125 | BMW M3 Sport Evolution | 1990 | 200'000 | 300'000 | 184'000 | 276'000 | 186'000 | 279'000 | |
| 126 | Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Coupe | 1966 | Yes | 350'000 | 400'000 | 322'000 | 368'000 | 325'500 | 372'000 |
| 127 | Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham | 1951 | Yes | 90'000 | 110'000 | 82'800 | 101'200 | 83'700 | 102'300 |
| 128 | Rolls-Royce Corniche II | 1986 | Yes | 80'000 | 120'000 | 73'600 | 110'400 | 74'400 | 111'600 |
| 129 | Bentley Brooklands Coupe | 2009 | 110'000 | 130'000 | 101'200 | 119'600 | 102'300 | 120'900 | |
| 130 | Mercedes-Benz 500 SL 6.0 AMG Roadster with Hardtop | 1990 | Yes | 130'000 | 160'000 | 119'600 | 147'200 | 120'900 | 148'800 |
| 131 | Packard Series 1701 One-Twenty Convertible Victoria | 1939 | 200'000 | 250'000 | 184'000 | 230'000 | 186'000 | 232'500 | |
| 132 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider | 1962 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 55'200 | 73'600 | 55'800 | 74'400 |
| 133 | Aston Martin V8 Vantage Series 4 'Oscar India' Sports Saloon | 1981 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 | 74'400 | 93'000 |
| 134 | Packard Twelve Model 1207 Convertible Victoria | 1935 | 175'000 | 250'000 | 161'000 | 230'000 | 162'750 | 232'500 | |
| 135 | Pierce-Arrow Eight Model 54 Convertible Sedan | 1932 | 125'000 | 150'000 | 115'000 | 138'000 | 116'250 | 139'500 | |
| 136 | Bentley 3½ Liter Sports Saloon | 1936 | 100'000 | 125'000 | 92'000 | 115'000 | 93'000 | 116'250 | |
| 137 | Aston Martin DBS Sports Saloon | 1969 | Yes | 70'000 | 100'000 | 64'400 | 92'000 | 65'100 | 93'000 |
| 138 | Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible with Hardtop Sunray-DX Racer | 1968 | 400'000 | 600'000 | 368'000 | 552'000 | 372'000 | 558'000 | |
| 139 | Porsche 356 Pre-A 1300 Cabriolet | 1951 | 400'000 | 450'000 | 368'000 | 414'000 | 372'000 | 418'500 | |
| 140 | MG NA Magnette Roadster | 1934 | Yes | 50'000 | 60'000 | 46'000 | 55'200 | 46'500 | 55'800 |
| 141 | Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead Coupe | 1952 | Yes | 80'000 | 120'000 | 73'600 | 110'400 | 74'400 | 111'600 |
| 142 | Chrysler Imperial Model CL Dual Cowl Phaeton | 1933 | 375'000 | 450'000 | 345'000 | 414'000 | 348'750 | 418'500 | |
| 143 | Bentley MkVI Sedanca Coupe | 1949 | 120'000 | 160'000 | 110'400 | 147'200 | 111'600 | 148'800 | |
| 144 | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Coupe | 2005 | Yes | 290'000 | 390'000 | 266'800 | 358'800 | 269'700 | 362'700 |
| 145 | Packard Series 1501 Super Eight Convertible Victoria | 1937 | 140'000 | 180'000 | 128'800 | 165'600 | 130'200 | 167'400 | |
| 146 | Ferrari 500 Superfast Series 2 | 1966 | Yes | 1'000'000 | 2'000'000 | 920'000 | 1'840'000 | 930'000 | 1'860'000 |
| 147 | Citroën 2CV6 Spécial | 1991 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 23'000 | 32'200 | 23'250 | 32'550 |
| 148 | Facel Vega HK500 Coupe | 1961 | Yes | 100'000 | 150'000 | 92'000 | 138'000 | 93'000 | 139'500 |
| 149 | Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider | 1959 | 120'000 | 150'000 | 110'400 | 138'000 | 111'600 | 139'500 | |
| 150 | Bugatti Type 57S Sports Tourer | 1937 | 10'000'000 | 12'000'000 | 9'200'000 | 11'040'000 | 9'300'000 | 11'160'000 | |
| 151 | Aston Martin Virage Volante | 1994 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 55'200 | 73'600 | 55'800 | 74'400 |
| 152 | Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet | 1988 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 64'400 | 82'800 | 65'100 | 83'700 |
| 153 | Fiat 600 Jolly Beach Car | 1962 | Yes | 50'000 | 60'000 | 46'000 | 55'200 | 46'500 | 55'800 |
| 154 | Porsche 911 Targa 4S | 2022 | 160'000 | 200'000 | 147'200 | 184'000 | 148'800 | 186'000 | |
| 155 | Napier Type 23A 45HP Tourer | 1908 | 800'000 | 950'000 | 736'000 | 874'000 | 744'000 | 883'500 | |
| 156 | Mercedes-Benz 170S Cabriolet A | 1951 | 175'000 | 225'000 | 161'000 | 207'000 | 162'750 | 209'250 | |
| 157 | Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Group A 'BP Trampio' Racecar | 1992 | 375'000 | 475'000 | 345'000 | 437'000 | 348'750 | 441'750 | |
| 158 | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Fixed Head Coupe | 1965 | Yes | 70'000 | 100'000 | 64'400 | 92'000 | 65'100 | 93'000 |
| 159 | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta | 1973 | 650'000 | 850'000 | 598'000 | 782'000 | 604'500 | 790'500 | |
| 160 | Chrysler Model 72 Roadster | 1928 | Yes | 40'000 | 50'000 | 36'800 | 46'000 | 37'200 | 46'500 |
| 161 | Locomobile Model 40 I Four Passenger Demi-Tonneau | 1911 | 450'000 | 550'000 | 414'000 | 506'000 | 418'500 | 511'500 | |
| 162 | Ferrari F40 | 1992 | 2'900'000 | 3'400'000 | 2'668'000 | 3'128'000 | 2'697'000 | 3'162'000 | |
| 163 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 1969 | 100'000 | 130'000 | 92'000 | 119'600 | 93'000 | 120'900 | |
| 164 | Knox Model C Single Cylinder 8HP Runabout | 1903 | Yes | 55'000 | 65'000 | 50'600 | 59'800 | 51'150 | 60'450 |
| 165 | Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R Vspec N1 'Mine's Tribute' | 1999 | 400'000 | 500'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 | 372'000 | 465'000 | |
| 166 | Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster | 1925 | 275'000 | 325'000 | 253'000 | 299'000 | 255'750 | 302'250 | |
| 167 | Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio Convertible | 1934 | 500'000 | 600'000 | 460'000 | 552'000 | 465'000 | 558'000 | |
| 168 | Chevrolet Corvette 327/250hp "Big Tank" Coupe | 1963 | Yes | 120'000 | 180'000 | 110'400 | 165'600 | 111'600 | 167'400 |
| 169 | Bentley MkVI Convertible | 1949 | 200'000 | 250'000 | 184'000 | 230'000 | 186'000 | 232'500 | |
| 170 | Volkswagen Type 2 21-Window Deluxe Microbus | 1964 | 130'000 | 180'000 | 119'600 | 165'600 | 120'900 | 167'400 | |
| 171 | Rolls-Royce Camargue Coupe | 1982 | Yes | 40'000 | 60'000 | 36'800 | 55'200 | 37'200 | 55'800 |
| 172 | Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 'Flat Floor' Roadster with Hard Top | 1961 | Yes | 30'000 | 40'000 | 27'600 | 36'800 | 27'900 | 37'200 |
| 173 | Jaguar XK120 LT3 Works Lightweight Sports Racer-LT3 | 1951 | 400'000 | 600'000 | 368'000 | 552'000 | 372'000 | 558'000 | |
| 174 | Lister-Jaguar Sports Racing Two Seater | 1959 | 600'000 | 800'000 | 552'000 | 736'000 | 558'000 | 744'000 | |
| 175 | Jaguar XK120M Roadster | 1954 | 75'000 | 110'000 | 69'000 | 101'200 | 69'750 | 102'300 | |
| 176 | Jaguar XK120 Roadster | 1951 | Yes | 20'000 | 30'000 | 18'400 | 27'600 | 18'600 | 27'900 |
| 177 | Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe | 1951 | Yes | 10'000 | 20'000 | 9200 | 18'400 | 9300 | 18'600 |
| 178 | MG TC Midget Two Seater Sports | 1949 | Yes | 4000 | 8000 | 3680 | 7360 | 3720 | 7440 |
| 179 | Porsche 911 'Type 964' Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 1990 | Yes | 60'000 | 70'000 | 55'200 | 64'400 | 55'800 | 65'100 |
| 180 | Mercedes-Benz 630K 'La Baule' Torpedo Transformable | 1928 | 800'000 | 1'000'000 | 736'000 | 920'000 | 744'000 | 930'000 | |
| 181 | BMW 3.0 CS | 1973 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 82'800 | 110'400 | 83'700 | 111'600 | |
| 182 | Duesenberg Model A Tourer | 1923 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 322'000 | 414'000 | 325'500 | 418'500 | |
| 183 | Porsche 930 Turbo Slant Nose Cabriolet | 1988 | 180'000 | 230'000 | 165'600 | 211'600 | 167'400 | 213'900 | |
| 184 | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Long Wheelbase Touring Limousine | 1965 | Yes | 40'000 | 60'000 | 36'800 | 55'200 | 37'200 | 55'800 |
| 185 | Bentley MkVI Special Super Sport Saloon | 1949 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 46'000 | 64'400 | 46'500 | 65'100 |
| 186 | Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Transformable Town Cabriolet | 1930 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 322'000 | 414'000 | 325'500 | 418'500 | |
| 187 | Pierce-Arrow Model 48 Seven Passenger Touring | 1916 | Yes | 125'000 | 150'000 | 115'000 | 138'000 | 116'250 | 139'500 |
| 188 | Maserati 5000GT Coupe | 1962 | Yes | 500'000 | 800'000 | 460'000 | 736'000 | 465'000 | 744'000 |
| 189 | Sunbeam 24/60 Four Passenger Tourer | 1921 | Yes | 65'000 | 85'000 | 59'800 | 78'200 | 60'450 | 79'050 |
| 190 | Modena Spyder California | 1985 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 322'000 | 414'000 | 325'500 | 418'500 | |
| 191 | Cadillac Series 341-B V-8 Transformable Town Cabriolet | 1929 | 80'000 | 100'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 | 74'400 | 93'000 | |
| 192 | Crane Model 3 Four Passenger Sport Landau | 1912 | 180'000 | 220'000 | 165'600 | 202'400 | 167'400 | 204'600 | |
| 193 | Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Coupe | 1990 | 50'000 | 70'000 | 46'000 | 64'400 | 46'500 | 65'100 | |
| 194 | Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1986 | Yes | 80'000 | 140'000 | 73'600 | 128'800 | 74'400 | 130'200 |
| 195 | Facel Vega Excellence EX1 Sedan | 1960 | Yes | 80'000 | 120'000 | 73'600 | 110'400 | 74'400 | 111'600 |
| 196 | Rolls-Royce Corniche | 2001 | Yes | 70'000 | 100'000 | 64'400 | 92'000 | 65'100 | 93'000 |
| 197 | Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Standard Steel Saloon | 1955 | Yes | 30'000 | 50'000 | 27'600 | 46'000 | 27'900 | 46'500 |
| 198 | Mercedes-Benz 0319B Panoramique | 1960 | 130'000 | 150'000 | 119'600 | 138'000 | 120'900 | 139'500 | |
| 199 | Porsche 914/6 Targa | 1971 | 100'000 | 125'000 | 92'000 | 115'000 | 93'000 | 116'250 | |
| 200 | Stutz Model K Bulldog Four Passenger Tourer | 1921 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 82'800 | 110'400 | 83'700 | 111'600 | |
| 201 | Stutz Blackhawk Coupe | 1972 | Yes | 75'000 | 125'000 | 69'000 | 115'000 | 69'750 | 116'250 |
| 202 | Jaguar E-Type Series 1½ 4.2 Roadster | 1968 | 130'000 | 160'000 | 119'600 | 147'200 | 120'900 | 148'800 | |
| 203 | Mercedes-Benz 560 SL | 1989 | Yes | 50'000 | 60'000 | 46'000 | 55'200 | 46'500 | 55'800 |
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
