The Scottsdale week is the first indicator for the classic car market. Will the prices be lower or higher than last year? Bonhams has already presented the complete offer four weeks before the auction on January 28, 2016 and you can look forward to interesting cars and certainly exciting bidding wars.
Bonhams will auction a total of 114 vehicles in one day. The total value of the lots is around USD 31 million (EUR 28 million, CHF 31 million). On average, therefore, around USD 267,500 (EUR 246,000 or CHF 266,500) is expected per car. The very expensive cars are missing, but high-priced luxury classics are well represented on the lot list.
Brand diversity
The 114 lots are spread across 42 brands, diversity is the order of the day. Porsche is most strongly represented with 21 cars, followed by Mercedes-Benz with 10 vehicles and 10 Ferraris, if you include the Dino. Six Aston Martins and five Jaguars and Chevrolets complete the list of outstanding brands, as the others are represented by a maximum of three cars. For example, there is a glass Goggomobil, a Toyota, a Hispano Suiza and an MG.
Valuable Batmobile
The BMW 3.0 CSL is known in the English-speaking world as the "Batmobile" because of its rear wing.
A quite original and well-kept example from 1973 with a French past is offered by Bonhams for USD 275'000 to 350'000 (EUR 250'000 to 320'000, CHF 270'000 to 350'000), which would certainly be a record high price for such a car with no racing history.
Corvette selection
Fans of the early Chevrolet Corvette will have several opportunities to get their hands on one.
While two very early C1 models will certainly appeal primarily to collectors, the C2 models in coupé and cabriolet variants should also interest muscle car fans. The prices appear moderate and there is even one of the famous "split window" C2 coupés.
British jewels
Of course, the Aston Martin models on offer and the well-represented Jaguar sports cars are interesting, but the two Morgan four-cylinders, a 4/4 Series IV from 1963 and a Plus 4 Roadster from 1961, are exceptional at an American auction.
With estimated prices of around USD 45,000 to 65,000, the two gnarled roadsters do not appear to be overly expensive.
The Lotus Elan S2 from 1965 seems to be more on the expensive side. Bonhams gives an estimated price of USD 55,000 to 75,000.
However, the elaborate restoration and the existing factory hardtop make the price appear quite realistic.
Iso more expensive than Ferrari
One of the most expensive cars on offer is the Iso Grifo A3 Competizione from 1965, which is exactly the same vehicle that Paul Frère drove in a test for Auto Motor und Sport and reached 270 km/h. The painstakingly restored aluminum coupé is now expected to fetch USD 1.3 to 1.6 million (EUR 1.2 to 1.5 million, CHF 1.3 to 1.6 million).
Only the Ferrari 250 GT with aluminum coupé bodywork from 1956 is slightly more expensive, while the Ferrari Daytona from 1971 was valued more favorably.
Without a price
Only one vehicle was not publicly valued by Bonhams.
This is the Fiat 8V Elaborata with Zagato bodywork from 1953. The car, which was a racing success in the 1950s driven by delicate ladies, is today certainly one of the most valuable Fiat 8V examples ever and could well be good for bids of over USD 2 million.
American rarities
It is to Bonhams' credit that some very special American vehicles from the pre-war period are once again on the lot list this year. These include a Hudson Stratton Sport Saloon from 1936, a Buckmobile Runabout from 1904, a Mercer Sporting Series-Six from 1923 and a Ruxton Model C Saloon from 1930.
It will be interesting to see how valuable these cars are valued by the public.
Noble classics potpourri
Of course, the so-called "blue chips" are not missing at Bonhams in Scottsdale, be it the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, the Ferrari Daytona, the Maserati Ghibli or the BMW M1.
It is interesting to note that Bonhams is also not quite able to resist the pull towards neo-classics, with seven cars on offer that are less than 20 years old, the youngest being a McLaren P1 from 2015. Among the young classics, the Shelby Series 1 Roadster from 1999, the Ford GT from 2006 and the Strosek Mega Speester based on a Porsche 964 from 1993 stand out in particular.
Further information and descriptions of the individual cars can be found on the Bonhams website.
Vehicles on offer
The following list shows all vehicles on offer with estimated prices in USD, Euro and CHF. The column "NoR" indicates whether a lot is being auctioned without a reserve price ("yes"). All information without guarantee.
The table can be sorted as desired by clicking on the column headings.
| Lot | Vehicle | Year | $ Est from | $ Est to | € Est from | € Est to | CHF Est from | CHF Est to | NoR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Thunderbird | 1957 | 60000 | 80000 | 55000 | 73000 | 60000 | 80000 | Yes |
| 2 | Porsche 911S 2.7 'Silver Anniversary' | 1975 | 70000 | 90000 | 64000 | 83000 | 70000 | 90000 | Yes |
| 3 | Rolls-Royce Phantom III 40/50 HP Sedanca De Ville | 1936 | 75000 | 100000 | 69000 | 92000 | 75000 | 100000 | Yes |
| 4 | Ferrari 308 GTSi | 1980 | 90000 | 110000 | 83000 | 100000 | 90000 | 110000 | Yes |
| 5 | Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur | 1962 | 200000 | 300000 | 180000 | 280000 | 200000 | 300000 | |
| 6 | Aston Martin Lagonda Series 4 Sedan | 1989 | 90000 | 120000 | 83000 | 110000 | 90000 | 120000 | Yes |
| 7 | Alfa Romeo Montreal | 1972 | 60000 | 80000 | 55000 | 73000 | 60000 | 80000 | Yes |
| 8 | Packard Eight 1101 Coupé | 1934 | 100000 | 120000 | 92000 | 110000 | 100000 | 120000 | |
| 9 | Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Coupé | 1965 | 40000 | 60000 | 37000 | 55000 | 40000 | 60000 | Yes |
| 10 | Fiat Dino Spider | 1967 | 140000 | 160000 | 130000 | 150000 | 140000 | 160000 | |
| 11 | Porsche 930 3.0 Turbo Coupé | 1977 | 225000 | 275000 | 210000 | 250000 | 220000 | 270000 | Yes |
| 12 | McLaren P1 | 2015 | 1900000 | 2200000 | 1700000 | 2000000 | 1900000 | 2200000 | |
| 13 | Bentley Mk VI Drophead Coupé | 1948 | 120000 | 150000 | 110000 | 140000 | 120000 | 150000 | |
| 14 | Porsche 911S 2.0 Targa | 1969 | 135000 | 165000 | 120000 | 150000 | 130000 | 160000 | Yes |
| 15 | Mercedes-Benz 230 SL | 1965 | 140000 | 180000 | 130000 | 170000 | 140000 | 180000 | Yes |
| 16 | Lotus Turbo Esprit | 1983 | 35000 | 45000 | 32000 | 41000 | 35000 | 45000 | Yes |
| 17 | Dino 246 GT | 1972 | 350000 | 400000 | 320000 | 370000 | 350000 | 400000 | |
| 18 | BMW Z8 Alpina V8 Roadster | 2003 | 225000 | 300000 | 210000 | 280000 | 220000 | 300000 | |
| 19 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 1962 | 140000 | 160000 | 130000 | 150000 | 140000 | 160000 | Yes |
| 20 | Ferrari 308 GTB Quattrovalvole | 1984 | 100000 | 140000 | 92000 | 130000 | 100000 | 140000 | Yes |
| 21 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 1962 | 1500000 | 1800000 | 1400000 | 1700000 | 1500000 | 1800000 | |
| 22 | Porsche 914-4 1.7 Targa | 1970 | 30000 | 40000 | 28000 | 37000 | 30000 | 40000 | Yes |
| 23 | Ferrari Testarossa | 1989 | 90000 | 130000 | 83000 | 120000 | 90000 | 130000 | Yes |
| 24 | Porsche 911T 2.2 Coupé | 1970 | 90000 | 120000 | 83000 | 110000 | 90000 | 120000 | Yes |
| 25 | BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile | 1973 | 275000 | 350000 | 250000 | 320000 | 270000 | 350000 | |
| 26 | Ferrari 512 BB | 1978 | 275000 | 325000 | 250000 | 300000 | 270000 | 320000 | Yes |
| 27 | Alvis 3-Liter Special | 1938 | 250000 | 325000 | 230000 | 300000 | 250000 | 320000 | |
| 28 | Porsche 356 Carrera 2 GS Coupé | 1962 | 650000 | 800000 | 600000 | 730000 | 650000 | 800000 | |
| 29 | Chevrolet Corvette 327/360 HP Coupé | 1963 | 160000 | 220000 | 150000 | 200000 | 160000 | 220000 | Yes |
| 30 | Porsche 356 SC 1600 Cabriolet | 1964 | 200000 | 250000 | 180000 | 230000 | 200000 | 250000 | |
| 31 | Datsun 280Z 2+2 Sports Coupé | 1975 | 35000 | 45000 | 32000 | 41000 | 35000 | 45000 | Yes |
| 32 | Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Coupé | 1987 | 45000 | 65000 | 41000 | 60000 | 45000 | 65000 | Yes |
| 33 | Jaguar XX140 SE Roadster | 1955 | 110000 | 140000 | 100000 | 130000 | 110000 | 140000 | Yes |
| 34 | Mercedes-Benz 630K La Baule Transformable | 1928 | 1000000 | 1300000 | 920000 | 1200000 | 1000000 | 1300000 | |
| 35 | Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 | 1968 | 275000 | 325000 | 250000 | 300000 | 270000 | 320000 | |
| 36 | Lincoln KB Custom Coupé | 1932 | 225000 | 275000 | 210000 | 250000 | 220000 | 270000 | |
| 37 | Packard Super Eight 160 Convertible Sedan | 1940 | 90000 | 120000 | 83000 | 110000 | 90000 | 120000 | Yes |
| 38 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupé | 1969 | 70000 | 90000 | 64000 | 83000 | 70000 | 90000 | Yes |
| 39 | Chrysler Imperial CQ Sport Roadster | 1931 | 450000 | 600000 | 410000 | 550000 | 450000 | 600000 | |
| 40 | Mazda Cosmo Series I | 1967 | 180000 | 200000 | 170000 | 180000 | 180000 | 200000 | Yes |
| 41 | Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé | 1968 | 320000 | 360000 | 290000 | 330000 | 320000 | 360000 | |
| 42 | Iso Grifo A3 Competizione | 1965 | 1300000 | 1600000 | 1200000 | 1500000 | 1300000 | 1600000 | |
| 43 | Renault 4CV Resort Special | 1961 | 60000 | 80000 | 55000 | 73000 | 60000 | 80000 | Yes |
| 44 | Ferrari 250 GT Alloy Coupé | 1956 | 1500000 | 1800000 | 1400000 | 1700000 | 1500000 | 1800000 | |
| 45 | Lincoln Model K Roadster | 1938 | 50000 | 70000 | 46000 | 64000 | 50000 | 70000 | Yes |
| 46 | Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | 1973 | 600000 | 800000 | 550000 | 730000 | 600000 | 800000 | |
| 47 | Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 | 60000 | 80000 | 55000 | 73000 | 60000 | 80000 | Yes |
| 48 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 1968 | 100000 | 130000 | 92000 | 120000 | 100000 | 130000 | Yes |
| 49 | Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé | 1955 | 375000 | 475000 | 340000 | 440000 | 370000 | 470000 | |
| 50 | Riley RM Drophead Coupé | 1950 | 40000 | 50000 | 37000 | 46000 | 40000 | 50000 | Yes |
| 51 | Rolls-Royce Phantom I Piccadilly Roadster | 1927 | 225000 | 300000 | 210000 | 280000 | 220000 | 300000 | |
| 52 | Bentley 3½ Liter Tourer | 1934 | 200000 | 225000 | 180000 | 210000 | 200000 | 220000 | |
| 53 | Jaguar Mk II 3.4 Saloon | 1960 | 35000 | 45000 | 32000 | 41000 | 35000 | 45000 | Yes |
| 54 | Buckmobile Runabout | 1904 | 40000 | 60000 | 37000 | 55000 | 40000 | 60000 | Yes |
| 55 | Hispano-Suiza K6 Cabriolet | 1935 | 600000 | 800000 | 550000 | 730000 | 600000 | 800000 | |
| 56 | Porsche 911S 2.0 Coupé | 1969 | 175000 | 225000 | 160000 | 210000 | 170000 | 220000 | Yes |
| 57 | Cadillac 370-B V12 Town Sedan | 1932 | 50000 | 60000 | 46000 | 55000 | 50000 | 60000 | Yes |
| 58 | Lotus Elan S2 with Factory Hard Top | 1965 | 55000 | 75000 | 51000 | 69000 | 55000 | 75000 | Yes |
| 59 | Maserati Mistral 4.0 Coupé | 1969 | 150000 | 200000 | 140000 | 180000 | 150000 | 200000 | |
| 60 | Fiat 8V Elaborata | 1953 | |||||||
| 61 | Porsche 356C 1600 Coupé | 1964 | 80000 | 100000 | 73000 | 92000 | 80000 | 100000 | Yes |
| 62 | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta | 1971 | 1000000 | 1300000 | 920000 | 1100000 | 1000000 | 1200000 | |
| 63 | Morgan Plus 4 Roadster | 1961 | 45000 | 60000 | 41000 | 55000 | 45000 | 60000 | Yes |
| 64 | Hudson Stratton Sport Saloon | 1936 | 40000 | 60000 | 37000 | 55000 | 40000 | 60000 | Yes |
| 65 | Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost "Roi-Des-Belges" | 1912 | 800000 | 1000000 | 730000 | 920000 | 800000 | 1000000 | |
| 66 | Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole | 1988 | 350000 | 500000 | 320000 | 460000 | 350000 | 500000 | |
| 67 | MG TC Midget | 1949 | 35000 | 45000 | 32000 | 41000 | 35000 | 45000 | Yes |
| 68 | Porsche 911S 2.7 Targa | 1977 | 60000 | 80000 | 55000 | 73000 | 60000 | 80000 | Yes |
| 69 | Jaguar E-Type Series 1 ½ 4.2 Roadster | 1968 | 90000 | 120000 | 83000 | 110000 | 90000 | 120000 | Yes |
| 70 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Coupé | 1956 | 650000 | 750000 | 600000 | 690000 | 650000 | 750000 | |
| 71 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider | 1956 | 80000 | 100000 | 73000 | 92000 | 80000 | 100000 | Yes |
| 72 | Lancia Flaminia GT 2.5 3C Coupé | 1966 | 110000 | 140000 | 100000 | 130000 | 110000 | 140000 | |
| 73 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale | 1961 | 150000 | 180000 | 140000 | 170000 | 150000 | 180000 | Yes |
| 74 | Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S | 2005 | 55000 | 65000 | 51000 | 60000 | 55000 | 65000 | Yes |
| 75 | Porsche Panamera Turbo | 2010 | 45000 | 55000 | 41000 | 51000 | 45000 | 55000 | Yes |
| 76 | Lamborghini Gallardo Spider | 2007 | 90000 | 120000 | 83000 | 110000 | 90000 | 120000 | Yes |
| 77 | Ruxton Model C Saloon | 1930 | 450000 | 600000 | 410000 | 550000 | 450000 | 600000 | |
| 78 | Chevrolet Corvette 427/425 HP Coupé | 1966 | 70000 | 90000 | 64000 | 83000 | 70000 | 90000 | Yes |
| 79 | Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1982 | 125000 | 150000 | 110000 | 140000 | 120000 | 150000 | |
| 80 | Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster | 1967 | 220000 | 250000 | 200000 | 230000 | 220000 | 250000 | |
| 81 | Packard 840 Roadster | 1931 | 250000 | 275000 | 230000 | 250000 | 250000 | 270000 | |
| 82 | Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupé | 1953 | 65000 | 95000 | 60000 | 87000 | 65000 | 95000 | |
| 83 | Porsche 911S 2.0 Coupé | 1967 | 160000 | 200000 | 150000 | 180000 | 160000 | 200000 | Yes |
| 84 | Ford GT | 2006 | 320000 | 360000 | 290000 | 330000 | 320000 | 360000 | |
| 85 | Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Targa | 1975 | 75000 | 100000 | 69000 | 92000 | 75000 | 100000 | Yes |
| 86 | Glass Goggomobil TS 250 Coupé | 1959 | 30000 | 35000 | 28000 | 32000 | 30000 | 35000 | Yes |
| 87 | Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II BN7 Two-Seater | 1961 | 80000 | 120000 | 73000 | 110000 | 80000 | 120000 | Yes |
| 88 | Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo Coupé | 1978 | 200000 | 240000 | 180000 | 220000 | 200000 | 240000 | Yes |
| 89 | Lincoln Continental MK II Coupé | 1956 | 80000 | 120000 | 73000 | 110000 | 80000 | 120000 | Yes |
| 90 | Mercer Sporting Series-Six | 1923 | 175000 | 225000 | 160000 | 210000 | 170000 | 220000 | |
| 91 | Porsche 911 2.0 Targa | 1968 | 75000 | 100000 | 69000 | 92000 | 75000 | 100000 | Yes |
| 92 | Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Coupé | 1939 | 100000 | 120000 | 92000 | 110000 | 100000 | 120000 | |
| 93 | Mercedes-Benz 230 SL | 1965 | 90000 | 120000 | 83000 | 110000 | 90000 | 120000 | Yes |
| 94 | Porsche 911 Strosek Mega Speedster | 1993 | 180000 | 220000 | 170000 | 200000 | 180000 | 220000 | Yes |
| 95 | Kaiser-Darrin Sport Convertible | 1953 | 200000 | 250000 | 180000 | 230000 | 200000 | 250000 | |
| 96 | Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 | 1980 | 80000 | 100000 | 73000 | 92000 | 80000 | 100000 | Yes |
| 97 | Morgan 4/4 Series IV | 1963 | 55000 | 65000 | 51000 | 60000 | 55000 | 65000 | Yes |
| 98 | BMW M1 | 1980 | 525000 | 625000 | 480000 | 570000 | 520000 | 620000 | |
| 99 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 1960 | 125000 | 175000 | 110000 | 160000 | 120000 | 170000 | |
| 100 | Dino 246 GT | 1972 | 325000 | 375000 | 300000 | 340000 | 320000 | 370000 | |
| 101 | Maserati Quattroporte III | 1986 | 30000 | 40000 | 28000 | 37000 | 30000 | 40000 | Yes |
| 102 | Volkswagen Beetle 'Oval Window' | 1954 | 30000 | 35000 | 28000 | 32000 | 30000 | 35000 | Yes |
| 103 | Mercedes-Benz 220 Sedan | 1953 | 60000 | 90000 | 55000 | 83000 | 60000 | 90000 | Yes |
| 104 | Pininfarina Spider Azzura | 1983 | 15000 | 20000 | 14000 | 18000 | 15000 | 20000 | Yes |
| 105 | Ferrari 328 GTS | 1987 | 85000 | 110000 | 78000 | 100000 | 85000 | 110000 | Yes |
| 106 | Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé | 1974 | 70000 | 90000 | 64000 | 83000 | 70000 | 90000 | Yes |
| 107 | Aston Martin Virage Coupé | 1991 | 60000 | 80000 | 55000 | 73000 | 60000 | 80000 | Yes |
| 108 | Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon | 1964 | 800000 | 1100000 | 730000 | 1000000 | 800000 | 1100000 | |
| 109 | Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 | 55000 | 65000 | 51000 | 60000 | 55000 | 65000 | Yes |
| 110 | Chevrolet Corvette 327/350 HP Roadster | 1966 | 75000 | 100000 | 69000 | 92000 | 75000 | 100000 | Yes |
| 111 | Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Coupé | 1975 | 130000 | 150000 | 120000 | 140000 | 130000 | 150000 | Yes |
| 112 | Lancia Aprilia Sedan | 1949 | 60000 | 80000 | 55000 | 73000 | 60000 | 80000 | Yes |
| 113 | Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 | 1967 | 60000 | 80000 | 55000 | 73000 | 60000 | 80000 | Yes |
| 114 | Porsche 356 Pre-A Continental Coupé | 1955 | 140000 | 180000 | 130000 | 170000 | 140000 | 180000 | |
| 115 | Shelby Series 1 Roadster | 1999 | 80000 | 120000 | 73000 | 110000 | 80000 | 120000 | Yes |












































































































































































































































































































































































