It is one of the pre-Christmas traditions, the Bonhams auction at the elegant headquarters on New Bond Street in London. On December 11, 2025, 27 automobiles with an average age of 50 years will go under the hammer alongside interesting memorabilia (including a Concorde on a scale of 1:24).
The total value of the vehicles has been estimated at around £6.5 million, so each car is expected to fetch £242,315.
The Mercedes of Peter Ustinov
The Mercedes-Benz 36/220 S-Type Four Seater Sports Tourer from 1928 is undoubtedly the flagship of the auction. The car once belonged to actor Peter Ustinov, but of course he was not the first owner. Apparently there are some gaps in the history, but Ustinov eventually donated the car to the National Motor Museum.
In 1987, the car took part in the Mille Miglia and has probably not been driven since.
Now the imposing four-seater (with presumably not quite correct bodywork) is being offered for restoration for £ 1.25 to 1.75 million.
Mid-engined pioneers
If it were a Miura and not a 1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S that Bonhams can offer in London, the quartet would have been perfect.
A Maserati Bora from 1976, a De Tomaso Mangusta from 1972 and a Ferrari 365 GT4/BB from 1974, i.e. the first production mid-engined cars from these brands, if you exclude the Vallelunga from De Tomaso and the Dino 206/246 GT from Ferrari, will also go under the hammer.
All four cars are right-hand drive vehicles, which should reduce the appetite from the mainland and also from the USA somewhat, despite the moderate estimated values.
Front-engined GT classic
In the sixties and beyond, those who wanted to travel and cover long distances were more likely to buy a front-engined sports car. And Bonhams in London can also offer an interesting selection of these.
There is the Aston Martin DB6 from 1965, then the Ferrari 330 GTC/250 GTE and 365 GT 2+2 from 1968.
A Lamborghini Jarama S from 1973 and a Maserati Khamsin from 1982 complete the selection, which, with the exception of the 330 GTC, is likely to find new owners below the £ 200,000 threshold.
While the Jarama is left-hand drive, the other cars mentioned have the steering wheel on the right-hand side.
Very special rarities
Only around 20 Bristol 402 convertibles were built at the beginning of the 1950s. The car on offer with chassis 402/711 from 1950 is left-hand drive, but was delivered new in England.
Completely restored in 2010, the Bristol 402 is still said to be in A1 condition, for which £ 120,000 to £ 150,000 seems almost inexpensive.
The Invicta 4 1/2-liter S-Type Low-chassis Tourer is one of the most sought-after pre-war sports cars. The car on offer, built in 1931, has the attractive bodywork of Carbodies and is described as largely original and patinated. It took part in many events, most recently the 2025 Mille Miglia, and has been estimated at £600,000 to £800,000.
The Lancia Dilambda Sports Tourer from 1930, which dates from the first series and was estimated at £ 70,000 to £ 100,000, might be a cheaper way to take part in the Mille.
In addition to the vehicles already mentioned, other super classics, including a 1975 Alfa Romeo Monteral and a 1969 Triumph GT6, will be sold alongside various other and newer vehicles. The lot list names them all.
For further information and more pictures of the vehicles, please visit 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 | £ Est from | £ Est to | CHF Est from | CHF Est to | EUR Est from | EUR Est to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Bentley Mulsanne Saloon | 2012 | 35'000 | 45'000 | 37'100 | 47'700 | 39'900 | 51'299 | |
| 102 | Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupé | 2011 | 65'000 | 85'000 | 68'900 | 90'100 | 74'100 | 96'899 | |
| 103 | Triumph GT6 2.5-Litre Mark 2 Coupé | 1969 | 15'000 | 20'000 | 15'900 | 21'200 | 17'100 | 22'799 | |
| 104 | Lamborghini Countach LP400S Coupé | 1981 | 450'000 | 550'000 | 477'000 | 583'000 | 512'999 | 627'000 | |
| 105 | Maserati Bora 4.7-Litre Coupé | 1976 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 95'400 | 127'200 | 102'599 | 136'800 | |
| 106 | Lamborghini Jarama S Coupé | 1973 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 95'400 | 127'200 | 102'599 | 136'800 | |
| 107 | De Tomaso Mangusta Coupé | 1972 | 200'000 | 250'000 | 212'000 | 265'000 | 227'999 | 285'000 | |
| 108 | Maserati Khamsin Coupé | 1982 | 100'000 | 140'000 | 106'000 | 148'400 | 113'999 | 159'600 | |
| 109 | Alfa Romeo Montreal 2.6-Litre Coupé | 1975 | 60'000 | 80'000 | 63'600 | 84'800 | 68'400 | 91'199 | |
| 110 | Bentley Azure Convertible | 1996 | 60'000 | 90'000 | 63'600 | 95'400 | 68'400 | 102'599 | |
| 111 | Mercedes-Benz 36/220 S-Type Four Seater Sports Tourer | 1928 | 1'250'000 | 1'750'000 | 1'325'000 | 1'855'000 | 1'424'999 | 1'994'999 | |
| 112 | Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 Coupé | 1968 | 150'000 | 180'000 | 159'000 | 190'800 | 170'999 | 205'199 | |
| 114 | Ferrari 328 GTS Targa Coupé | 1989 | 150'000 | 200'000 | 159'000 | 212'000 | 170'999 | 227'999 | |
| 115 | Bentley 8-Litre 'Le Mans' Tourer | 1932 | 400'000 | 500'000 | 424'000 | 530'000 | 455'999 | 570'000 | |
| 116 | Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2-Litre Coupé | 1989 | 65'000 | 75'000 | 68'900 | 79'500 | 74'100 | 85'499 | |
| 117 | Lancia Dilambda 1st Series Sports Tourer | 1930 | 70'000 | 100'000 | 74'200 | 106'000 | 79'800 | 113'999 | |
| 118 | Invicta 4½-Litre S-Type Low-chassis Tourer | 1931 | 600'000 | 800'000 | 636'000 | 848'000 | 683'999 | 911'999 | |
| 119 | Ferrari 458 Italia Coupé | 2010 | 150'000 | 200'000 | 159'000 | 212'000 | 170'999 | 227'999 | |
| 120 | Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series II Coupé | 1962 | 150'000 | 200'000 | 159'000 | 212'000 | 170'999 | 227'999 | |
| 121 | Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Coupé | 2007 | 400'000 | 600'000 | 424'000 | 636'000 | 455'999 | 683'999 | |
| 122 | Ferrari 330 GTC Coupé | 1968 | 300'000 | 400'000 | 318'000 | 424'000 | 341'999 | 455'999 | |
| 123 | Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer | 1974 | 140'000 | 180'000 | 148'400 | 190'800 | 159'600 | 205'199 | |
| 124 | Bristol 402 Drophead Coupé | 1950 | 120'000 | 150'000 | 127'200 | 159'000 | 136'800 | 170'999 | |
| 125 | Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon | 1965 | 130'000 | 160'000 | 137'800 | 169'600 | 148'200 | 182'399 | |
| 126 | Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Group A Competition Saloon (Bj. Ca.) | 1987 | 130'000 | 160'000 | 137'800 | 169'600 | 148'200 | 182'399 | |
| 127 | Porsche 911T to Carrera RSR 2.8-Litre Specification | 1973 | 150'000 | 200'000 | 159'000 | 212'000 | 170'999 | 227'999 | |
| 128 | Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Coupé | 2015 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 95'400 | 127'200 | 102'599 | 136'800 |
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
