Bonhams will attempt to sell 101 cars, a motorcycle team and a trailer on February 6, 2020 at the Grand Palais in Paris as part of a one-day auction, initiated by over 130 automobile lots. The vehicles are estimated to be worth more than EUR 41 million, an average of almost EUR 410,000 per car.
Broad spectrum
Over 40 brands will be represented at the Grand Palais, led by Porsche (11 vehicles), Mercedes-Benz (10) and Ferrari (9). Other manufacturers such as Alvis, Auburn, Bristol, Citroën, Horch, Toyota and Volvo will each be represented with one vehicle.
On average, the cars are over 58 years old; with 27 pre-war vehicles, the old guard is well represented, while the youngtimers and neoclassics together account for 13 vehicles.
Bugatti invasion
Only rarely do pre-war Bugatti cars come under the hammer in one day. Bonhams achieved this feat.
The most expensive of the seven blue bloods is said to be a Type 55 from 1931, which competed at Le Mans with Chiron and Bouriat-Quintart. Only 38 of these cars were built and the bodywork by Giuseppe Figoni is without doubt a masterpiece. It was estimated to be worth between EUR 4 and 7 million.
A Type 57 Atalante Coupé from 1938 with chassis number 57633 is said to cost EUR 1.5 to 1.8 million.
Another Type 57 is advertised as a 1939 Stelvio Coupé for EUR 1.35 to 1.65 million.
The Type 39 Grand Prix from 1925 with racing history is expected to be less expensive, but certainly no less attractive, with an estimate of EUR 1.05 to 1.4 million.
The four Bugattis are complemented by a Type 23 from 1922, a Type 40 Grand Sport Tourer from 1927 and a Type 13 Sports, which represents the entry into Bonhams Bugatti heaven at EUR 190,000 to 240,000.
The special Ds on France
Delage and Delahaye were among the great pre-war French marques. Bonhams has one Delage and three Delahaye on offer.
The Delage D8S Cabriolet Special with bodywork by Henry Chapron from 1935 (chassis 39332) is expected to attract bids in the EUR 800,000 to 1.2 million range.
The three Delahaye, two versions of the Type 135 and a Type 235 model with bodies by Labourdette, Chapron and Antem were valued at EUR 180,000 to 300,000.
The special Dino
The Dino 206S/SP is one of the most elegant sports car prototypes of all time.
18 examples were built, chassis 022 will be auctioned at the Grand Palais. An estimated value for the open-top racing car, which was mainly used in Italy in the late 1960s but also internationally, is not given, but one can certainly assume a mid-single-digit million figure.
Stratos in the original and reinterpreted
With two Stratos, an original from 1976 (EUR 400,000 to 500,000) and a reinterpretation from 2019 (built on a Ferrari 430 Scuderia from 2009), called MAT New Stratos Coupé (EUR 700,000 to 900,000), Bonhams can offer an interesting pair of wedges.
Whether you really want to pay twice as much for the new version as for the original is another question.
However, only 25 examples of the new Stratos are to be built, while 492 cars of the original Stratos were ultimately produced.
The unique Miller
If you are really after absolute exclusivity, you should perhaps take a look at the Miller Shooting Brake from 1954, which bears the chassis number GPM/1/1954. GPM stands for the builder, Geoffrey Percival Miller, the "1" for the first and only vehicle and the "1954" for the year of construction.
The car is equipped with an Austin-Healey 2.9-liter engine, which was only installed in 1960. At EUR 35,000 to 40,000, the estimate is moderate if the uniqueness is taken into account.
The elegant BMW coupé from Frua
Another example of the BMW-Glas 3000 V8 Fastback Coupé from 1967 was also built. Pietro Frua created the show car, which was presented at almost all important European motor shows at the time. Technically, the coupé was based on the V8 coupé, which was initially sold by Glas as a 2.6-liter and then by BMW after the takeover as a three-liter coupé and bore the nickname "Glaserati".
The unique piece is now expected to fetch EUR 250,000 to 350,000, which could well be enough given its concours potential and uniqueness.
Better special than just classic
The offerings at the Grand Palais promise many raisins that stand out from the other line-ups of Ghibli, Miura or DB4/5/6 and co, as you usually see at major auctions.
Of course, there are also some of these super classics in the Bonhams series, such as a Maserati Bora, a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL or two Jaguar E-Types. But there are also many cars that are rarely seen.
One example is the Pegaso Z-102 from 1952, which is listed in the catalog with Enasa bodywork for EUR 800,000 to 1.2 million.
You don't see a Steyr-Puch 500D TR II every day (in France) and an Alfa Romeo 1900C as a SZ-Zagato coupé from 1955 anyway (EUR 750,000 to 1 million).
A significant number of really affordable classics are also worthy of praise, from the VW Golf Cabriolet for EUR 4000 to 6000, to the Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 from 1983 (EUR 12,000 to 18,000) and the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (R107) from 1987 for EUR 20,000 to 30,000.
Many of these cheaper cars will also go under the hammer without a reserve price, as will 24% of the entire offer. This also applies to two attractive sunny-weather Ferrari sports cars, a 308 GTS from 1979 and an F355 Spider from 1996, both available for EUR 60,000 to 80,000, or less if the demand is not there.
You can find out more about Bonhams' offer in Paris on the auction house's 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 | EUR Est from | EUR Est to | CHF Est from | CHF Est to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | BMW 745cc R75 Military Motorcycle Combination | 1943 | Yes | 18'000 | 24'000 | 19'260 | 25'680 |
| 202 | Lamborghini 2R Tractor | 1964 | Yes | 22'000 | 27'000 | 23'540 | 28'890 |
| 203 | Austin Healey Sprite 'Frog Eye' Mk1 Roadster with Factory Hardtop | 1960 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 26'750 | 37'450 |
| 204 | Mercedes-Benz 280 GE | 1985 | Yes | 30'000 | 45'000 | 32'100 | 48'150 |
| 205 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Cabriolet | 1987 | Yes | 20'000 | 30'000 | 21'400 | 32'100 |
| 206 | Jaguar Mark 2 3.8-Litres | 1960 | Yes | 30'000 | 40'000 | 32'100 | 42'800 |
| 207 | Porsche 911E 2.0-Litre Targa | 1969 | Yes | 75'000 | 95'000 | 80'250 | 101'650 |
| 208 | Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 Coupé | 1973 | 70'000 | 80'000 | 74'900 | 85'600 | |
| 209 | Maserati 3500 GT Coupé | 1959 | 150'000 | 200'000 | 160'500 | 214'000 | |
| 210 | Lancia Flaminia Sport 2.8-Litres 3C 'Double Bubble' Coupé | 1963 | 250'000 | 300'000 | 267'500 | 321'000 | |
| 211 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Coupé | 1961 | 70'000 | 100'000 | 74'900 | 107'000 | |
| 212 | Citroën DS19 Prestige Saloon | 1959 | 60'000 | 90'000 | 64'200 | 96'300 | |
| 214 | Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina Coupé | 1977 | 140'000 | 170'000 | 149'800 | 181'900 | |
| 215 | Porsche 356B 1600 Roadster | 1960 | 170'000 | 210'000 | 181'900 | 224'700 | |
| 216 | BMW Z8 Roadster | 2001 | 140'000 | 170'000 | 149'800 | 181'900 | |
| 217 | Ferrari 308 GTS | 1979 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 64'200 | 85'600 |
| 218 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce | 1961 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 53'500 | 74'900 |
| 219 | Jaguar Mk2 3.8-Litre | 1961 | 180'000 | 200'000 | 192'600 | 214'000 | |
| 220 | BMW-Glas 3000 V8 Fastback Coupé Prototype | 1967 | 250'000 | 350'000 | 267'500 | 374'500 | |
| 221 | Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk II DHC | 1955 | 370'000 | 420'000 | 395'900 | 449'400 | |
| 222 | Devin D Porsche Spyder (Jg. Ca.) | 1958 | 80'000 | 120'000 | 85'600 | 128'400 | |
| 223 | Facel Vega FV2 Coupé | 1956 | 140'000 | 180'000 | 149'800 | 192'600 | |
| 224 | Porsche 356A Speedster | 1958 | 230'000 | 300'000 | 246'100 | 321'000 | |
| 225 | Trencar Trailer by Labourdette (Jg. Ca.) | 1922 | 18'000 | 24'000 | 19'260 | 25'680 | |
| 226 | Brasier 16hp Saloon | 1913 | 60'000 | 90'000 | 64'200 | 96'300 | |
| 227 | Bugatti Type 13 Sports | 1913 | 190'000 | 240'000 | 203'300 | 256'800 | |
| 228 | Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost London-Edinburgh Limousine | 1915 | Yes | 250'000 | 350'000 | 267'500 | 374'500 |
| 229 | Lancia Lambda Long Chassis Torpedo | 1928 | 90'000 | 140'000 | 96'300 | 149'800 | |
| 230 | Talbot Lago T120 3.0-Litre Baby Sport Cabriolet | 1935 | 120'000 | 160'000 | 128'400 | 171'200 | |
| 231 | Hispano-Suiza H6B Convertible Phaeton | 1926 | 325'000 | 450'000 | 347'750 | 481'500 | |
| 232 | Invicta 4½-Litre S-Type Low Chassis Sports 'Scout' | 1931 | 1'200'000 | 1'500'000 | 1'284'000 | 1'605'000 | |
| 233 | Delahaye 135 Coupe des Alpes Sports Saloon | 1935 | 180'000 | 220'000 | 192'600 | 235'400 | |
| 234 | Talbot AV105 Brooklands Sports Racer | 1934 | 800'000 | 1'100'000 | 856'000 | 1'177'000 | |
| 235 | Lagonda LG45 4½-Litre Fox & Nicholl Le Mans Team Car Replica | 1936 | 150'000 | 200'000 | 160'500 | 214'000 | |
| 236 | Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7-Litre Touring coupé | 1973 | 550'000 | 650'000 | 588'500 | 695'500 | |
| 237 | Delahaye 135 M Three-position Drophead Coupé | 1938 | 200'000 | 300'000 | 214'000 | 321'000 | |
| 238 | Bugatti Type 23 Torpedo Sport | 1922 | 500'000 | 600'000 | 535'000 | 642'000 | |
| 239 | Bugatti Type 40 'Grand Sport' Roadster | 1927 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 374'500 | 481'500 | |
| 240 | Bristol 402 Cabriolet | 1949 | 200'000 | 250'000 | 214'000 | 267'500 | |
| 241 | Delage D8S Cabriolet Special | 1935 | 800'000 | 1'200'000 | 856'000 | 1'284'000 | |
| 242 | Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet A | 1935 | 1'500'000 | 2'000'000 | 1'605'000 | 2'140'000 | |
| 243 | Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Cabriolet | 1993 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 26'750 | 37'450 |
| 244 | Porsche 911T Coupé | 1968 | Yes | 60'000 | 90'000 | 64'200 | 96'300 |
| 245 | Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible | 1956 | 250'000 | 300'000 | 267'500 | 321'000 | |
| 246 | Bugatti Type 39 Grand prix Racing Two-Seater | 1925 | 1'050'000 | 1'400'000 | 1'123'500 | 1'498'000 | |
| 247 | Alfa Romeo 1900C SZ Coupé | 1955 | 750'000 | 1'000'000 | 802'500 | 1'070'000 | |
| 248 | Zagato Mostro Coupé | 2016 | 600'000 | 900'000 | 642'000 | 963'000 | |
| 249 | Elva Mk1/B Sports Racer | 1955 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 96'300 | 128'400 | |
| 250 | Lancia Stratos HF Stradale Coupé | 1976 | 400'000 | 500'000 | 428'000 | 535'000 | |
| 251 | Lancia Delta S4 Stradale | 1988 | 550'000 | 650'000 | 588'500 | 695'500 | |
| 252 | Lancia Delta HF Integrale 8V Group A Rally Car | 1988 | 280'000 | 320'000 | 299'600 | 342'400 | |
| 253 | Ferrari Dino 206S/SP Racing Sports Prototype | 1966 | |||||
| 254 | Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | 2007 | Yes | 75'000 | 95'000 | 80'250 | 101'650 |
| 255 | Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | 2005 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 53'500 | 74'900 |
| 256 | Ferrari 430 Scuderia | 2008 | Yes | 175'000 | 200'000 | 187'250 | 214'000 |
| 257 | Horch 853 Spezialroadster | 1937 | 600'000 | 700'000 | 642'000 | 749'000 | |
| 258 | Maybach SW38 Special Roadster | 1937 | 500'000 | 650'000 | 535'000 | 695'500 | |
| 259 | Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B | 1937 | 650'000 | 750'000 | 695'500 | 802'500 | |
| 260 | Auburn Model 88 Boattail Speedster | 1928 | 200'000 | 300'000 | 214'000 | 321'000 | |
| 261 | Jaguar XK120 Coupé | 1952 | 90'000 | 110'000 | 96'300 | 117'700 | |
| 262 | Aston Martin DB MkIII Sports Saloon | 1958 | 275'000 | 325'000 | 294'250 | 347'750 | |
| 263 | Delahaye 235 Cabriolet | 1952 | 210'000 | 260'000 | 224'700 | 278'200 | |
| 264 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 'Flachkühler' Cabriolet | 1971 | 300'000 | 350'000 | 321'000 | 374'500 | |
| 265 | Porsche 911 2.0-Litres 'SWB' Coupé | 1966 | 130'000 | 160'000 | 139'100 | 171'200 | |
| 266 | Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Three-window Coupé | 1955 | 180'000 | 200'000 | 192'600 | 214'000 | |
| 267 | Maserati Bora 4.9-Litre Coupé | 1973 | 150'000 | 220'000 | 160'500 | 235'400 | |
| 268 | Bugatti Type 55 Two-Seat Supersport | 1931 | 4'000'000 | 7'000'000 | 4'280'000 | 7'490'000 | |
| 269 | BMW 635CSi Automatic Coupé | 1985 | Yes | 30'000 | 40'000 | 32'100 | 42'800 |
| 270 | Ferrari F355 Spider | 1996 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 64'200 | 85'600 |
| 271 | Miller Shooting Brake | 1954 | 35'000 | 40'000 | 37'450 | 42'800 | |
| 272 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé | 1970 | Yes | 60'000 | 90'000 | 64'200 | 96'300 |
| 273 | Jaguar E-Type Series 1 'Flat Floor' Roadster | 1961 | 140'000 | 160'000 | 149'800 | 171'200 | |
| 274 | MAT New Stratos Coupé (Jg. 2009/2019) | 2009 | 700'000 | 900'000 | 749'000 | 963'000 | |
| 275 | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupé | 1962 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 374'500 | 481'500 | |
| 276 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster with Factory Hardtop | 1963 | 1'300'000 | 1'500'000 | 1'391'000 | 1'605'000 | |
| 277 | Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupé | 1954 | 90'000 | 110'000 | 96'300 | 117'700 | |
| 278 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 3.5 Limousine | 1971 | 60'000 | 90'000 | 64'200 | 96'300 | |
| 279 | Bugatti Type 57C Stelvio Cabriolet | 1939 | 1'350'000 | 1'650'000 | 1'444'500 | 1'765'500 | |
| 280 | Pegaso Z-102 2.8-Litre Cabriolet | 1952 | 800'000 | 1'200'000 | 856'000 | 1'284'000 | |
| 281 | Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Coupé | 1938 | 1'500'000 | 1'800'000 | 1'605'000 | 1'926'000 | |
| 282 | Alvis TE21 Drophead Coupé | 1965 | 95'000 | 120'000 | 101'650 | 128'400 | |
| 283 | Porsche 964 Carrera RS | 1991 | 140'000 | 180'000 | 149'800 | 192'600 | |
| 284 | Porsche 993 Carrera RS | 1995 | 230'000 | 300'000 | 246'100 | 321'000 | |
| 285 | Ferrari 575 Superamerica | 2006 | 220'000 | 300'000 | 235'400 | 321'000 | |
| 286 | Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione A1/IMSA Specification | 1987 | 120'000 | 180'000 | 128'400 | 192'600 | |
| 287 | Toyota TF108 Formula 1 | 2008 | 60'000 | 80'000 | 64'200 | 85'600 | |
| 288 | Invicta 12/45 Tourer | 1934 | 60'000 | 80'000 | 64'200 | 85'600 | |
| 289 | Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider | 1960 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 96'300 | 128'400 | |
| 290 | Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Roadster with Factory Hardtop | 1972 | 110'000 | 140'000 | 117'700 | 149'800 | |
| 291 | Porsche 928 S4 Coupé | 1987 | Yes | 25'000 | 30'000 | 26'750 | 32'100 |
| 292 | Buick Series 50 Coupé Chauffeur | 1934 | 70'000 | 100'000 | 74'900 | 107'000 | |
| 293 | Mercedes-Benz 220 S 'Ponton' Cabriolet | 1958 | 150'000 | 180'000 | 160'500 | 192'600 | |
| 294 | Porsche 911 Type 930 3.3-Litre Turbo Coupé | 1982 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 96'300 | 128'400 | |
| 295 | Porsche 911S 2.7-Litre Coupé | 1975 | 80'000 | 100'000 | 85'600 | 107'000 | |
| 296 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Factory Hardtop | 1968 | 90'000 | 120'000 | 96'300 | 128'400 | |
| 297 | BMW 850CSi Coupé | 1993 | 65'000 | 85'000 | 69'550 | 90'950 | |
| 298 | Steyr-Puch 500D 'TR II' Sports Saloon | 1960 | Yes | 20'000 | 24'000 | 21'400 | 25'680 |
| 299 | Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 1200 Cabriolet | 1967 | 30'000 | 40'000 | 32'100 | 42'800 | |
| 300 | FIAT/Autobianchi 500 Giardiniera Estate Car | 1972 | Yes | 12'000 | 18'000 | 12'840 | 19'260 |
| 301 | Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 Coupé | 1983 | Yes | 12'000 | 18'000 | 12'840 | 19'260 |
| 302 | Volkswagen Golf 1600 GL Cabriolet | 1984 | Yes | 4000 | 6000 | 4280 | 6420 |
| 303 | Volvo L3314-H-T 'Laplander' 4x4 Military Vehicle | 1965 | Yes | 20'000 | 40'000 | 21'400 | 42'800 |
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
