Paris, 5th February, 2020 |
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Philip Kantor, Bonhams Director European Board, said: “We were extremely proud to have been entrusted
with this exceptional and historic sportscar. It presented a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy one of the
most important examples of the golden age of automotive craftsmanship and performance and we are
thrilled for both Dr McCreary and for the new owner.” |
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500k Cabriolet A – sold for €1,610,000. The 500K was a supercar of its day,
designed by in-house coachworks Sindelfingen and engineered by Hans Nibel, who created the chassis for
the first legendary ‘Silver Arrows’ racing car. One of only 31 Cabriolets built, this example was delivered new
to the celebrated French film actor of the era, Henry Garat. |
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster sold for €1,033,333. One of only 200 Roadsters built with disc
brakes and an all-aluminium engine, offered with a factory hardtop. |
1934 Talbot AV105 Brooklands Sports Racer, sold for €879,750. A victor at the celebrated Brooklands
circuit in the hands of noted racer Dr Roth and the Talbot’s ace’ works driver WM ‘Mike’ Couper and more
recently, the overall winner of the 2013 Flying Scotsman Rally. |
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