Amelia Island, Florida, 13 March 2015

The much-anticipated addition to the Amelia Island Car Week – whose cornerstone is the renowned Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance – was Bonhams’ inaugural motorcar auction, held Thursday, March 12th at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. And what a resounding success it was!


The perfectly situated venue was teeming with motoring aficionados and a lively, enthusiastic buzz. Attendees came from across America as well as Europe to bid on a superb selection of cars representing every era of motoring. Bidders, too, from another three continents participated on the telephones and via the internet contributing to impressive overall results.
All told, the first year auction achieved $13.95-million in sales with a 79% sell-through rate. Furthermore, several world auctions records were established for models from Alfa Romeo, American, BMW and Porsche.

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For pre-war American cars, the day was particularly momentous. The rare, exquisitely preserved 1930 Cord Model L-29 Town Car with coachwork by Murphy attracted enormous interest and sold to a US collector for $1,760,000. The beautifully restored 1908 American Underslung Roadster was the subject of a protracted bidding battle and set a new world auction record – beating Bonhams’ previous world record – at $1,738,000. Then there was the incredible, super fast 1932 Stutz DV32 Super Bearcat that made $1,012,000. Also, the 1912 Peerless Model 60 Runabout sold for $440,000 while the 1911 EMF Model 30 Factory Racer was bought for $242,000.

European and British cars also provided some excellent results. The 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformable Phaeton previously owned by Marlene Dietrich sold for a healthy $742,500, and the 1925 Bentley 3-Liter Four Seat Tourer achieved $462,000. However, it was German and Italian cars that made new records for Europe. The 1981 BMW M1 Coupe realized $605,000, the 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Coupe sold for $415,800, and the 1980 Ferrari 512 BB made $359,700 – all of which were new world auction records for those models.

Says Rupert Banner, Bonhams Motoring Department’s VP of Business Development, “We couldn’t be more pleased with the results. The community of Fernandina Beach, particularly the mayor, city council and the folks at Micah’s Place were tremendously supportive and welcoming and it made for a very conducive and enjoyable event.” He adds, “The results point to continued strength in the market with particular emphasis on rare, original condition pre-war American marques, as well as top-tier mid to late century European sports cars.”

“Amelia Island has once again demonstrated Bonhams’ great strength in representing motorcars across a broad spectrum of genres,” said James Knight, Bonhams’ Group Motoring Director. “Whether it’s a Brass Era motorcar, pre-war classic or modern era supercar, our in-house expertise and breadth of knowledge has become key in achieving these record prices.”


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Lot Year Make Model Chassis # Estimate Results
001 1959 Morris Minor 1000 Tourer  M/AT3L  717264  $20,000 - 30,000 €18,000 - 26,000 $16,500  €15,607
002 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL  107044.12. 040904  $30,000 - 50,000 €26,000 - 44,000 $27,500  €26,012
003 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MK II  HBN7L/17547  $85,000 - 110,000 €75,000 - 97,000 $71,500  €67,631
104 1963 Triumph Vitesse Sports 6 Convertible  HB3794 L6V  $20,000 - 30,000 €18,000 - 26,000 $25,850  €24,451
105 1953 MG TD Roadster  TD/29155  $30,000 - 40,000 €26,000 - 35,000 $22,550  €21,329
106 1959 Fiat 500 Jolly Roadster  110.072952  $70,000 - 90,000 €62,000 - 79,000 $62,700  €59,307
107 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet  WP0EB0919JS 171296  $45,000 - 55,000 €40,000 - 48,000 $37,400  €35,376
108 1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III V-12 Roadster  UC1S20294  $60,000 - 80,000 €53,000 - 70,000 $66,000  €62,429
109 1940 Ford 01A Deluxe 5-Window Coupe Hotrod  ?  $65,000 - 75,000 €57,000 - 66,000 $66,000  €62,429
110 1959 Jaguar Mk IX Saloon  792045BW  $100,000 - 140,000 €88,000 - 120,000 Not Sold
111 1980 Ferrari 512 BB  34249  $100,000 - 150,000 €88,000 - 130,000 $359,700  €340,238
112 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster  198.042.10. 003050  $1,6 mio -  1,8 mio  €1,4 mio -  1,6 mio wdn
113 1930 Ford Model A Station Wagon  e/n 2679223  $30,000 - 40,000 €26,000 - 35,000 $20,900  €19,769
114 1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT  00336  $480,000 - 520,000 €420,000 - 460,000 $495,000  €468,217
115 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ43 LWB  FJ43-49240  $60,000 - 80,000 €53,000 - 70,000 $90,200  €85,319
116 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV Coupe  AR3023250  $55,000 - 65,000 €48,000 - 57,000 Not Sold
117 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster  880117  $125,000 - 150,000 €110,000 - 130,000 $128,700  €121,736
118 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 MkII  HBT7L/18191  $50,000 - 60,000 €44,000 - 53,000 $51,700  €48,902
119 1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible  3Y86N410554  $40,000 - 50,000 €35,000 - 44,000 $36,300  €34,335
120 1922 Mercer Series 5 Sporting  16210  $125,000 - 150,000 €110,000 - 130,000 Not Sold
121 1960 Porsche 356b 1600 Cabriolet  154359  $140,000 - 180,000 €120,000 - 160,000 $167,200  €158,153
122 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s Coupe  SCCFD 30C3SHF 63141  $40,000 - 50,000 €35,000 - 44,000 $52,250  €49,423
123 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Coupe  911 560 0414  $280,000 - 340,000 €250,000 - 300,000 $269,500  €254,918
124 1968 BMW 2000 CS  1108807  $50,000 - 60,000 €44,000 - 53,000 $63,800  €60,348
125 1940 Oldsmobile Dynamic Series 70 Station Wagon  G392457  $75,000 - 100,000 €66,000 - 88,000 $46,200  €43,700
126 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL  121.040.10. 9500421  $250,000 - 300,000 €220,000 - 260,000 $247,500  €234,108
127 1922 Wills St Claire Model A-68 Rumble-Seat Roadster  ???  $110,000 - 140,000 €97,000 - 120,000 $151,250  €143,066
128 1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter Tourer  B 49 GP  $95,000 - 125,000 €84,000 - 110,000 $104,500  €98,846
129 1911 EMF Model 30 Racing Two Seater  37361  $150,000 - 200,000 €130,000 - 180,000 $242,000  €228,906
130 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB  23031  $90,000 - 120,000 €79,000 - 110,000 $115,500  €109,250
131 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster 875323  $300,000 - 400,000 €260,000 - 350,000 Not Sold
132 1932 Alvis 12/60 "Beetleback" Roadster  9649  $75,000 - 95,000 €66,000 - 84,000 $121,000  €114,453
133 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 MK II BJ7  H-BJ7L/24168  $40,000 - 50,000 €35,000 - 44,000 $41,800  €39,538
134 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe 5-Window Coupe  ???  $30,000 - 50,000 €26,000 - 44,000 $28,600  €27,052
135 1930 Cord Model L-29 Town Car  2926823  EUR $1,760,000  €1,664,774
136 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Convertible Sedan  e/n A600547  $125,000 - 150,000 €110,000 - 130,000 $143,000  €135,262
137 1934 MG ND Magnette Supercharged Special Two Seater  NA 0484  $125,000 - 150,000 €110,000 - 130,000 $118,250  €111,852
138 1983 Lamborghini Countach LP500S  12540  $425,000 - 500,000 €380,000 - 440,000 Not Sold
139 1926 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster  S335RL  $350,000 - 400,000 €310,000 - 350,000 $357,500  €338,157
140 1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 Le Mans  BN2L/230966  $150,000 - 200,000 €130,000 - 180,000 $206,800  €195,611
141 1963 Morgan Plus Four 'Low Line' Super Sports Two Seater  5322  $150,000 - 180,000 €130,000 - 160,000 $146,300  €138,384
142 1964 Morgan Plus Four Plus Sports Coupe  A 5758  $130,000 - 160,000 €110,000 - 140,000 $134,200  €126,939
143 1904 Oldsmobile Model N "French Front" Touring Runabout  e/n 31285  $65,000 - 85,000 €57,000 - 75,000 $94,600  €89,481
144 1957 Chevrolet Corvette  E57S101560  $125,000 - 150,000 €110,000 - 130,000 $126,500  €119,655
145 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 4.2 Roadster  1E17502  $90,000 - 110,000 €79,000 - 97,000 $89,100  €84,279
146 1968 Porsche 911L Soft Window Targa  11860117  $100,000 - 125,000 €88,000 - 110,000 Not Sold
147 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Coupe  WVH6  $150,000 - 200,000 €130,000 - 180,000 Not Sold
148 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona  16393  $700,000 - 800,000 €620,000 - 700,000 Not Sold
149 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL  113.044-10- 009469  $75,000 - 90,000 €66,000 - 79,000 $51,700  €48,902
150 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe  WP0AC 2993VS 375997  $180,000 - 220,000 €160,000 - 190,000 $210,100  €198,732
151 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Coupe  AR1900C* 01227  $200,000 - 250,000 €180,000 - 220,000 $415,800  €393,303
152 1908 American Underslung 50Hp Roadster  1427  $1,1 mio - 1,2 mio €970,000 - 1,1 mio $1,738,000  €1,643,965
153 1963 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8 Roadster  879037  $100,000 - 125,000 €88,000 - 110,000 $101,200  €95,724
154 1948 Pontiac Streamliner Woodie Wagon  e/n  P8PB13617  $70,000 - 90,000 €62,000 - 79,000 $41,800  €39,538
155 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider  97343  $45,000 - 60,000 €40,000 - 53,000 $60,500  €57,226
156 1991 Aston Martin Virage Coupe  SCFCAM 2S5NBL 50303  $55,000 - 75,000 €48,000 - 66,000 $46,200  €43,700
157 1971 Ferrari Dino 246 GT  02972  $280,000 - 320,000 €250,000 - 280,000 $297,000  €280,930
158 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster  TRA 1664  $50,000 - 70,000 €44,000 - 62,000 $39,600  €37,457
159 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL  121.040.25. 02940  $60,000 - 80,000 €53,000 - 70,000 $90,200  €85,319
160 1925 Bentley 3-Liter Speed Model Open Tourer Coachwork by Vanden Plas  1009  upon request $462,000  €437,003
161 1937 MG VA Charlesworth Tourer  VA/0549T  $30,000 - 50,000 €26,000 - 44,000 $31,900  €30,174
162 1958 BMW Isetta 600  124770  $35,000 - 45,000 €31,000 - 40,000 $37,400  €35,376
163 1911 Kelsey Motorette Trike  290  $70,000 - 90,000 €62,000 - 79,000 Not Sold
164 1936 Wanderer W25K Roadster  252702  $450,000 - 650,000 €400,000 - 570,000 Not Sold
165 1992 Ferrari F40  93627 -  $1,2 mio – 1,4 mio  €1,1 mio – 1,2 mio Not Sold
166 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12  UE1S26055  $80,000 - 100,000 €70,000 - 88,000 $74,250  €70,232
167 1903 Thomas 18 Tonneau  645  EUR Not Sold
168 1912 Peerless Model 60 Runabout  e/n 12970  $250,000 - 350,000 €220,000 - 310,000 $440,000  €416,193
169 1981 BMW M1  WBS5991 00043 01336  $400,000 - 450,000 €350,000 - 400,000 $605,000  €572,266
170 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Transformal Phaeton ex-Marlene Dietrich  S317KP  $700,000 -  1,0 mio €620,000 - 880,000 $742,500  €702,326
171 1957 Jaguar XK140 MC Drophead Coupe  S818689BW  $80,000 - 120,000 €70,000 - 110,000 $79,200  €74,914
172 1932 Stutz DV-32 Super Bearcat Convertible  DV-SB-1486  $850,000 – 1,2 mio €750,000 – 1,1 mio $1,012,000  €957,245
173 1968 Mazda 110S Cosmo Sport Coupe  L10A-10419  $150,000 - 200,000 €130,000 - 180,000 Not Sold
174 1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Convertible Sedan  11093  $350,000 - 450,000 €310,000 - 400,000 $319,000  €301,740
175 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 327/300Hp Coupe  194377S 109438  $70,000 - 80,000 €62,000 - 70,000 $55,000  €52,024
176 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2 Roadster  1E13415  $175,000 - 225,000 €150,000 - 200,000 Not Sold
177 1940 Buick Special Series 46-C Convertible Coupe  13671295  $55,000 - 65,000 €48,000 - 57,000 Not Sold
178 1935 Auburn Model 851 Custom Phaeton  2505H  $100,000 - 125,000 €88,000 - 110,000 $192,500  €182,084
179 1910 Premier Model 4-40 Five-Passenger Touring  2725  $175,000 - 225,000 €150,000 - 200,000 Not Sold
180 1924 Templar 4-45 Five-Passenger Touring  6706  $40,000 - 60,000 €35,000 - 53,000 $60,500  €57,226
181 1932 Lincoln KA Five-Passenger Sedan  KA4864I  $60,000 - 80,000 €53,000 - 70,000 Not Sold
182 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren  WDDAJ 76F45M 000157  $170,000 - 200,000 €150,000 - 180,000 $191,400  €181,044
183 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K Four-Passenger Tourer  123689  EUR Not Sold
184 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster  7S10301LA  $70,000 - 90,000 €62,000 - 79,000 Not Sold