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Los Angeles, 18 August, 2020
An ultra-rare and champion racer 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder took the chequered flag at Friday’s (August 14) Bonhams Quail Motorcar Auction, selling for $2,232,500, the top lot in the auction house’s live and online sale hosted in its Los Angeles saleroom.
One of only 34 built, this rarity was ordered new by noted New Jersey motorsport enthusiast, Bernie Vihl. It was extensively campaigned by legendary Porsche driver Bob Holbert at numerous SCCA and international events, securing multiple wins, including the 1959 Bahamas Speed Week, where the ‘Giant Killer’ – as it was known – stormed to first place in the debut Governors Trophy race.
The Spyder was offered in the sale following nearly 50 years in the possession of its third owner. It remains in the U.S. following a tense bidding battle at the Bonhams sale.
Joining the Porsche on the saleroom ‘podium’ was a classic of the future, a 2014 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, which sold for $1,750,000. An even rarer machine, which had only covered 400 miles since new, this was the only US-spec version of three ‘Meo Costantini’ special editions, honouring the head of the firm’s factory team and winner of the Targa Florio and paying homage to the fabled Type 35, with a unique livery and motifs on the bodywork and interior depicting the glory days of Bugatti racing.
The figurative third place step was taken by a beautifully restored 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Roadster which achieved $951,000. This example of the most exclusive Mercedes of the post-war era, owned by Cary Grant and the Aga Khan, was the Best in Show at Santa Barbara following a total ‘nut and bolt’ restoration in the 1990s. The quality of the work has stood the test of time.
European exotica from all eras completed the top ten lots, including a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GTC ‘Coupe Royale’ by Carrozeria Touring, which sold for $582,500. One of very few surviving Touring 6Cs with original coachwork and matching numbers, the 6C was restored in the 1990s by Dino Cognolato and Gianni Trelli, second generation of Touring’s founding designer, and was a class winner at the Louis Vuitton Classic in Paris.
Other Porsches enjoying success in the Bonhams saleroom were a 1957 356A 1500 Carerra GS which achieved $428,500 and a 1964 901 Coupe which realised $340,500.
Rupert Banner, Bonhams auctioneer and Group Motoring Director, said: “Our live and online format is an innovative response to the global situation regarding Covid-19, and combines the best of both worlds. Interested clients previewed the majority of the cars at the Petersen Automotive Museum, as well as in New York and at other locations around the country. It led to a lot of interest and resulted in spirited domestic and international bidding, online and by telephone.”
Jakob Greisen, Bonhams Vice President and Head of US Motoring added: “This sale shows that the interest in collectors’ motorcars is as strong as ever and good examples of rare and pedigreed vehicles from all eras are attracting strong bids from passionate collectors around the world.
“We are delighted to have played a part in the virtual Petersen Car Week and are grateful to the Petersen Automotive Museum for their support in facilitating our Los Angeles previews.”
“While we missed being in Monterey, we look forward to working with the team at Quail Lodge and Peninsula Signature Events next year.”
The final two Bonhams auctions in the U.S. Calendar will take place at the Simeone Foundation Auto Museum on October 4, and the Barber Motorsports Museum on October 10.
Consignments are still invited for these and for Bonhams’ forthcoming sales in the UK and Europe, including The Autoworld Autumn Sale on September 6, The Bonmont Sale on September 20, The Zoute Sale and The Goodwood Speedweek Sale on October 9 and 17 respectively.
Lot | Description | S/N | Estimates | Result | 010 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Cabriolet | WDDWK8GB0JF 622015 | $50,000 - 60,000 (NR) | $45,920 €38,872 | 011 | 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet | 157657748 | $18,000 - 24,000 (NR) | $15,680 €13,273 | 012 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 113.044.12. 004824 | $70,000 - 90,000 (NR) | $45,920 €38,872 | 013 | 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Sedanca Coupe | GRM 7 | $100,000 - 130,000 | Not Sold | 014 | 1973 Triumph GT6 MK III | KF22951U | $25,000 - 35,000 (NR) | $12,880 €10,903 | 015 | 1955 Sunbeam - Talbot Alpine MK III Roadster | A3501351/ODLRX | $75,000 - 95,000 (NR) | $69,440 €58,782 | 016 | 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Double Bubble Coupe | 4458 | $300,000 - 400,000 | Not Sold | 017 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900CS Berlinetta | AR1900C.01534 | $275,000 - 350,000 | $285,500 €241,682 | 018 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E63 - S AMG Wagon | WDDZH8KB0JA 375692 | $75,000 - 90,000 (NR) | $110,880 €93,862 | 019 | 2017 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso | 224081 | $175,000 - 225,000 (NR) | $176,400 €149,327 | 020 | 2018 Bugatti Chiron | | $2,500,000 - 2,800,000 | Not Sold | 021 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster | WDDAK76F58M 001531 | $200,000 - 250,000 | $263,200 €222,805 | 022 | 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Roadster | 875524 | $90,000 - 130,000 | $87,360 €73,952 | 023 | 1936 Cord 810 Westchester | 2140A | $50,000 - 70,000 (NR) | $34,720 €29,391 | 024 | 2001 Rolls - Royce Park Ward | SCALD61E11CX 07565 | $60,000 - 80,000 (NR) | $57,120 €48,353 | 025 | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | SCFCV81C2GTL 15429 | $175,000 - 225,000 | Not Sold | 026 | 1929 Mercedes-Benz Model 630 K Town Car | 36278 | $1,000,000 - 1,400,000 | Not Sold | 027 | 1965 Porsche 356SC 1600 Cabriolet | 162151 | $110,000 - 140,000 (NR) | $95,200 €80,589 | 028 | 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/425HP Roadster | 194676S125374 | $120,000 - 150,000 | Not Sold | 029 | 1926 Mercedes-Benz 24/100/140 Sports Phaeton | 36010 | $1,000,000 - 1,400,000 | Not Sold | 030 | 1948 Lincoln Continental Convertible | 8H181841 | $24,000 - 28,000 (NR) | $24,640 €20,858 | 031 | 1967 Siata Spring | 0959721 | $8,500 - 15,000 (NR) | $6,720 €5,688 | 032 | 1959 Stanguellini Formula Jr. Monoposto | CS 00154 | $125,000 - 150,000 | $106,400 €90,070 | 033 | 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Offener Tourenwagen | 209421 | $2,000,000 - 2,500,000 | Not Sold | 034 | 1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster | 1B3BR65E6NV 100119 | $80,000 - 120,000 (NR) | $39,200 €33,183 | 035 | 1957 BMW Isetta 300 | 500153 | $20,000 - 30,000 (NR) | $29,120 €24,650 | 036 | 1969 M - 505 Adams Brothers Probe 16 | AB/3 | $150,000 - 250,000 | $184,800 €156,437 | 037 | 1935 Aston Martin Ulster | B5/551/U | $1,200,000 - 1,400,000 | Not Sold | 038 | 1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 Le Mans Specification | BN2 - L/230571 | $70,000 - 90,000 (NR) | $52,640 €44,561 | 039 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Roadster | 188.015.65. 00069 | $900,000 - 1,100,000 | $951,000 €805,045 | 040 | 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupé | WFC4 | $280,000 - 340,000 | Not Sold | 041 | 1949 Riley RMC 2½ - Liter Roadster | 59SS4033 | $40,000 - 50,000 | $39,200 €33,183 | 042 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz SLC 5.0 Lightweight Homologation Coupe | 107.026.12. 01107 | $30,000 - 40,000 | $24,640 €20,858 | 043 | 1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II Sports Saloon | DB4/305/R | $400,000 - 500,000 | Not Sold | 044 | 1964 Jaguar E - Type Semi - Lightweight | 1E10022 | $175,000 - 225,000 | Not Sold | 045 | 1971 Lotus - Ford Type 69 Formula 2/B/Atlantic | 71/69/F3/FB | $70,000 - 100,000 | Not Sold | 046 | 2018 Rolls-Royce Dawn Drophead Coupe | SCA666D57JU 107579 | $225,000 - 275,000 (NR) | $257,600 €218,064 | 047 | 1992 Bentley Continental R | SCBZB03D2NCX 42019 | $50,000 - 75,000 (NR) | $29,120 €24,650 | 048 | 2017 Lamborghini Centenario Coupe | | $2,000,000 - 2,300,000 | Not Sold | 049 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe | 1007GT | $475,000 - 575,000 | $456,000 €386,015 | 050 | 1962 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle Cabriolet | 4619937 | $20,000 - 30,000 (NR) | $16,800 €14,221 | 051 | 1963 Studebaker Avanti 63R | 63R2552 | $60,000 - 90,000 | Not Sold | 052 | 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 'M491' Cabriolet | WP0ZZZ91ZGS 151064 | $80,000 - 120,000 (NR) | $58,800 €49,775 | 053 | 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder | 718 - 031 | $2,800,000 - 3,200,000 | $2,232,500 €1,889,867 | 054 | 1956 Porsche 356A 'OUTLAW' Coupe | 56306 | $90,000 - 120,000 | $142,800 €120,883 | 055 | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider | AR10204.00079 | $120,000 - 140,000 | Not Sold | 056 | 1968 Porsche 912 Coupe Competition Rally Car | 12801307 | $110,000 - 135,000 | Not Sold | 057 | 1966 Jaguar E - Type Series I 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe | 1E33710 | $135,000 - 175,000 | $137,200 €116,143 | 058 | 1949 Bentley Mark VI Shooting Brake | B91FU | $140,000 - 160,000 | Not Sold | 059 | 1973 Jaguar E - Type Series III V12 Roadster | UE1S23571 | $45,000 - 65,000 (NR) | $35,840 €30,339 | 060 | 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet | WP0EB091XGS 171915 | $45,000 - 55,000 (NR) | $31,360 €26,547 | 061 | 1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Cabriolet Décapotable | 2311239 | $6,500,000 - 7,500,000 | Not Sold | 062 | 1959 Jaguar XK150 3.4 Drophead Coupe | S838310DN | $90,000 - 110,000 (NR) | $72,800 €61,627 | 063 | ca. 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 FIA Comp Continuation | CSX7027 | $225,000 - 275,000 | Not Sold | 064 | 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Spider | ZARJA28169 0050320 | $270,000 - 320,000 | $296,500 €250,994 | 065 | 1957 Austin - Healey 100 - 6 BN4 | BN4 - LO/38413 | $40,000 - 50,000 (NR) | $24,640 €20,858 | 066 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG | WDBCA45D2GA 201009 | $30,000 - 60,000 (NR) | $30,240 €25,598 | 067 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet | 915922 | $450,000 - 600,000 | Not Sold | 068 | 1964 Porsche 901 Coupe | 300024 | $250,000 - 350,000 | $340,500 €288,241 | 069 | 1955 Mercedes - Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe | 198.040.55. 00099 | $1,200,000 - 1,350,000 | Not Sold | 070 | 1989 Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo Coupe | WP0JB093XKS 050505 | $145,000 - 175,000 | Not Sold | 071 | 2014 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe | 2G1FZ1EP8E 9801194 | $30,000 - 40,000 (NR) | $34,720 €29,391 | 072 | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Coupe | 111.021.10. 083646 | $35,000 - 45,000 (NR) | $29,120 €24,650 | 073 | 1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce | AR3022370 | $55,000 - 85,000 | $54,880 €46,457 | 074 | 1914 Benz 18/45 Four Passenger Runabout | 22009 | $250,000 - 350,000 | Not Sold | 075 | 1964 Lotus 23B Sports - Racer | 23 - S - 103 | $90,000 - 120,000 | $92,400 €78,218 | 076 | ca. 1920 Mason Tourist King Convertible Camping/Touring Car | 561 - 7R - 54480 | $175,000 - 250,000 | $201,600 €170,659 | 077 | 2014 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse 'Meo Costantini' | | $1,800,000 - 2,100,000 | $1,750,000 €1,481,418 | 078 | 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe | LML/1003 | $300,000 - 400,000 | $335,000 €283,585 | 079 | 2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake | SCFNMCUZ9KGJ 54531 | $575,000 - 700,000 | Not Sold | 080 | 1966 Lola T70 MK II Sports - Racing Spyder | SL71/28 | $175,000 - 225,000 | Not Sold | 081 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT 'Millennium' Roadster | ZA9RU31B6XLA 12376 | $200,000 - 250,000 | Not Sold | 082 | 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S | WP0AA2996WS 321164 | $90,000 - 110,000 | $95,200 €80,589 | 083 | 1967 Alfa Romeo 'Duetto' 1600 Spider | AR664374 | $50,000 - 75,000 | $44,800 €37,924 | 084 | 1912 Flanders Model 20 Runabout | 203367 | $15,000 - 25,000 (NR) | Not Sold | 085 | 2005 Ford GT | 1FAFP90S65Y 401420 | $300,000 - 350,000 | wdn | 086 | 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Shooting Brake | DB6/SB/2272/LC | $1,000,000 - 1,200,000 | Not Sold | 087 | 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | 15573 | $425,000 - 475,000 | $434,000 €367,391 | 088 | 1962 Devin D Sports - Racer | DD9 - 17 | $75,000 - 95,000 | $95,200 €80,589 | 089 | 2017 Lamborghini Aventador LP750 - 4 Superveloce Coupe | ZHWUF3ZD9HLA 05886 | $450,000 - 500,000 | $417,500 €353,424 | 090 | 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GTC | 101014832 | $525,000 - 575,000 | $582,500 €493,100 | 091 | 1939 Ford Convertible Coupe Hot Rod | 185189434 | $100,000 - 150,000 | Not Sold | 092 | 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Coupe | BS23R1B 388308 | $300,000 - 350,000 | Not Sold | 093 | 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI Coupe | 9114600945 | $170,000 - 210,000 | Not Sold | 094 | 2016 Jaguar F - Type Project 7 Roadster | SAJWA7A8XGMK 27480 | $225,000 - 325,000 | Not Sold | 095 | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 66531 | $160,000 - 200,000 | Not Sold | 096 | 1973 Porsche 911T 2.4 Targa | 9113111847 | $85,000 - 115,000 | Not Sold | 097 | 1940 Packard 110 Club Coupe Peking - Paris Rally | 535965 | $60,000 - 90,000 | Not Sold | 098 | 1984 Grid Group C Race Car | LFC001/B | $275,000 - 325,000 | Not Sold | 099 | 1983 Volvo 242 Coupe | YVIAX4727D 2235725 | $20,000 - 25,000 (NR) | $8,400 €7,110 | 100 | 2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast | 233155 | $300,000 - 375,000 (NR) | $310,250 €262,634 | 101 | 1920 Vauxhall D - Type Tourer | D3392 | $90,000 - 120,000 | Not Sold | 102 | 1963 Morris Minor 1000 Deluxe Traveller | MAW5D 1015064 | $10,000 - 20,000 (NR) | Not Sold | 103 | 1965 Volkswagen Karman - Ghia Coupe | 145632659 | $18,000 - 24,000 (NR) | $14,560 €12,325 | 104 | 2017 Bentley Mulsanne Speed | SCBBG7ZH2HC 002996 | $150,000 - 200,000 (NR) | $162,400 €137,475 | 105 | 1973 Austin 1300 Princess Vanden Plas | AA4DA27195B | $12,000 - 18,000 (NR) | $6,160 €5,214 | 106 | 2017 Mercedes - Maybach S550 | WDDUX8FB2HA 294601 | $90,000 - 110,000 (NR) | $88,480 €74,900 | 107 | 2015 Mercedes - Benz GL63 AMG | 4JGDF7EE4FA 464162 | $30,000 - 50,000 (NR) | $39,200 €33,183 |
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