 Lot 034 - 1928 Mercedes-Benz 26_120_180-S-Type s_n 35920 Est. $3,000,000 - 4,000,000 · £2,200,000 - 2,900,000 · €2,500,000 - 3,400,000 - Sold $5,395,000 €4,585,635  Lot 049 - 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Décapotable s_n 3179 Est. $1,800,000 - 2,300,000 · £1,300,000 - 1,700,000 · €1,500,000 - 1,900,000 |
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Carmel, 14 August, 2021
A Supercharged pre-war Mercedes Sports car was the top lot in Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction on Friday, far exceeding its estimate of $3,000,000 – 4,000,000 to sell for $5,395,000. The successful sale experienced global participation, with more than 800 bidders from 38 countries. In all, the auction achieved an 89% sell-through rate and a total of nearly $37 million.
Offered from more than 50 years of private family ownership, the 1928 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 S-Type Supercharged Sports Tourer carries a reputation as the ‘acme of motor car perfection.’ It was one of just 146 examples of the firm’s flagship automobile built between 1927 and 1930 and engineered by Ferdinand Porsche.
Described by Rupert Banner, Bonhams Group Motoring Director and auctioneer of the sale, as “one of the legendary cars, far ahead of others of its time.” the S-Type, was the subject of a competitive battle from bidders around the world, in the saleroom, on the phones, and online.
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This incredible car remarkably had been bought ‘sight unseen’ for $15,000 by the vendor’s father in 1964. Four years later, he commissioned an extensive restoration, with a distinctive two-tone colour scheme which it would wear for fifty years. During this period, it was pressed into service for the ‘school run’ as well as winning prestigious concours and competing in road rallies, most recently the Colorado Grand in 2015.
The car was handed down to his children in 2016 who decided to repaint it in a striking raven hue, accented simply by its copper brake drums and chrome accessories. This year’s edition of Bonhams’ Quail Lodge Auction was the very first time the car was seen publicly in this guise.
Jakob Greisen, Bonhams Head of US Motoring, commented, “We were delighted to have returned to Monterey Week and to have welcomed our clients back to our sale room. We are thrilled and proud of these results which prove there is nothing like a live auction.”
Following closely in the S-Type’s tyre tracks were two exquisite examples of automobiles from the Art Deco era. The gorgeous two-toned 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Record Sport Cabriolet Décapotable sold for $1,875,000. One of only four of its kind fitted with bodywork created by leading coachbuilders Figoni et Falaschi and previously sold by Bonhams in 2006, this Talbot-Lago achieved four and a half times the price it fetched fifteen years ago.
A second phenomenal result from a post-war-era vehicle came from the 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Cabriolet, coachwork by Carrozzeria Ghia, which sold for $1,820,000. This 1952 Geneva and Torino Auto Show car was Ferrari-Classiche Red Book certified and retained matching numbers.
Another wonderful result came from the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe, which sold for $1,710,000, an enormously strong figure for a non Rudge wheel Gullwing. Delivered new to Southern California, this vehicle was in single-family ownership for 40 years, from 1979-2019. It had been restored and maintained by Steve Marx and Hjeltness Restoration.
A 1992 33ft Airstream Model 34 Limited Excella Travel Trailer ordered new by Tom Hanks to the actor’s own specification and signed by him, sold for $235,200. The Airstream led a four-vehicle Tom Hanks Collection which had a 100 per cent sell-through rate. His customised and fully-restored –- and also autographed - 1980 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, achieved $123,200, while a 2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty pick-up, which towed the Airstream to the various movie locations, made $84,000. A high-performance 2015 Tesla Model S P85D, rounded out the collection, selling for $67,200.
New auction world records established:
1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S | Sold for $654,000
*World Record for a 993 Turbo S
1974 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT 12 | Sold for $1,677,000
*World Record for a Tipo 33 Alfa
1934 Riley MPH Sports Two-Seater | Sold for $967,500
*World Record for a Riley, Beating Bonhams’ previous record set for a Riley at Amelia Island in 2016
C1928 Pedroso Roadster | Sold for $296,500
*World Record for the Marque
Bonhams Motoring is currently inviting consignments to the forthcoming Audrain Newport Auction taking place on October 1 in Newport, Rhode Island. This sale will offer an exclusive boutique selection of collectors’ motorcars, reflecting Motor Week’s theme of History, Luxury & Sport Lot | Description | S/N | Estimates ($) | Price incl. Buyer’s Premium | 001 | 1970 Subaru 360 Deluxe Sedan | K111L10014 | $30,000 - 50,000
(NR) | $16,800 €14,279 | 002 | 1968 Aston Martin DBS Saloon | DBS/5100/LAC | $60,000 - 90,000
(NR) | $80,640 €68,542 | 003 | 2000 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage | SCFAB2230YK
300740 | $25,000 - 35,000
(NR) | $51,520 €43,790 | 004 | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Saloon | LSNF5 | $35,000 - 55,000
(NR) | $45,920 €39,031 | 005 | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 | 12317 | $80,000 - 120,000
(NR) | $112,000 €95,197 | 006 | 1962 Facel Vega Facel II | HK2 A107 | $180,000 - 240,000
(NR) | $229,600 €195,155 | 007 | 1933 Ford 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod | 18116978 | $70,000 - 90,000 | $119,840 €101,861 | 008 | 1959 MGA 1600 Roadster | GHNL/72262 | $20,000 - 25,000
(NR) | $35,840 €30,463 | 009 | 1973 Porsche 911T 2.4 Targa | 9113112200 | $100,000 - 130,000 | $134,400 €114,237 | 010 | 1971 AC 428 Fastback | CF60 | $150,000 - 200,000 | $173,600 €147,556 | 011 | 1965 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron Limousine | Y353103693 | $100,000 - 140,000
(NR) | $106,400 €90,437 | 012 | 1980 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Hardtop | FJ40322492 | $75,000 - 125,000
(NR) | $123,200 €104,717 | 013 | 1992 Airstream Model 34 Limited Excella | 1STGLAU36NJ
508766 | $150,000 - 250,000
(NR) | $235,200 €199,915 | 014 | 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty Crew Cab Lariat | 1FT8W4DT2BEA
68058 | $70,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $84,000 €71,398 | 015 | 2015 Tesla Model S P85D | 5YJSA4H45FF
095332 | $70,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $67,200 €57,118 | 016 | 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS | 08116 | $200,000 - 250,000 | $307,500 €261,368 | 017 | 1975 Maserati Bora 4.9 | AM117/US*916* | $180,000 - 220,000
(NR) | $143,360 €121,852 | 018 | 1984 Ferrari 400i GT | 50807 | $80,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $53,760 €45,694 | 019 | 1965 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe | BC90LXC | $70,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $106,400 €90,437 | 020 | 1963 Jaguar E Type Series 1 Competition | 888691 | $200,000 - 250,000 | Not Sold | 021 | 1930 Morgan 3-Wheeler Aero Super Sports | M301 | $50,000 - 75,000
(NR) | $50,400 €42,838 | 022 | 2014 Morgan 3-Wheeler Brooklands Edition | SA9M32851EP
202122 | $40,000 - 60,000
(NR) | $50,400 €42,838 | 023 | 1964 AC Cobra 289 | C0X 6014 | $900,000 - 1,100,000 | $995,000 €845,728 | 024 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series III | 4829GT | $220,000 - 280,000
(NR) | $296,500 €252,018 | 025 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe | 111026.12.
003665 | $75,000 - 95,000 | $89,600 €76,158 | 026 | 1953 Chevrolet Series 6400 Pickup | W53B012498 | $30,000 - 40,000
(NR) | $29,120 €24,751 | 027 | 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB | 22273 | $80,000 - 120,000 | $78,400 €66,638 | 028 | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante | SCFCV81V7JTL
15659 | $90,000 - 120,000
(NR) | $100,800 €85,677 | 029 | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Twin Turbo 'Monterey Edition' | ZA9DU21B4WLA
12007 | $200,000 - 250,000 | $280,000 €237,994 | 030 | 1959 Jaguar XK150S 3.4 Roadster | T831532DN | $175,000 - 225,000
(NR) | $224,000 €190,395 | 031 | 1990 Maserati Biturbo Spyder | ZAMFN1104LA
331948 | $25,000 - 35,000
(NR) | $22,400 €19,039 | 032 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 113.044.12.
014237 | $70,000 - 90,000 | $78,400 €66,638 | 033 | 1964 Dolphin 'America' - Abarth Sports Racer | | $70,000 - 100,000 | $42,560 €36,175 | 034 | 1928 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180-S-Type | 35920 | $3,000,000 - 4,000,000 | $5,395,000 €4,585,635 | 035 | 1973 Maserati Bora 4.9 | AM111/49/500 | $120,000 - 150,000 | Not Sold | 036 | 1929 Bentley 4½ ltr Replica | AB 3669 | $600,000 - 800,000 | $863,000 €733,531 | 037 | 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 | SCFAE62313K
800090 | $220,000 - 260,000 | $235,200 €199,915 | 038 | 1995 Ferrari F512 M | 101340 | $200,000 - 300,000
(NR) | $229,600 €195,155 | 039 | 1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II | DB4/438/L | $260,000 - 320,000
(NR) | $340,500 €289,417 | 040 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | 93065 | $1,500,000 - 1,850,000 | Not Sold
Post Sale
$1,600,000 | 041 | 1972 Aston Martin DBS V8 Sports Saloon | DBSV8/10204/LCA | $60,000 - 90,000
(NR) | $78,400 €66,638 | 042 | 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 | SCEDT26TXBD
002734 | $40,000 - 55,000
(NR) | $53,200 €45,218 | 043 | 1977 Maserati Merak SS | AM122US2210 | $80,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $53,200 €45,218 | 044 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America | B24S 1144 | $1,100,000 - 1,300,000 | Not Sold | 045 | 1955 Jaguar XK140 SE OTS | S811883 | $90,000 - 130,000
(NR) | $140,000 €118,997 | 046 | 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra | CSX 3242 | $1,000,000 - 1,200,000 | $1,050,000 €892,477 | 047 | 2001 Ferrari 456M GT | 122507 | $100,000 - 140,000 | $106,400 €90,437 | 048 | 1975 Porsche 914 2.0 | 4752905155 | $25,000 - 35,000
(NR) | $35,840 €30,463 | 049 | 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Décapotable | 3179 | $1,800,000 - 2,300,000 | $1,875,000 €1,593,710 | 050 | 1931 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup Hot-Rod | A4531229 | $50,000 - 70,000 | Not Sold | 051 | 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | SCFCV81C4CTL
15295 | $80,000 - 120,000
(NR) | $75,600 €64,258 | 052 | 1928 Bentley 4½ Liter Replica | RN 3043 | $750,000 - 900,000 | Not Sold | 053 | 1951 Hudson Hornet Convertible Brougham | 7A112278 | $80,000 - 120,000
(NR) | $67,200 €57,118 | 054 | 1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupe | AM115.1568 | $175,000 - 225,000
(NR) | $179,200 €152,316 | 055 | 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC | 09599 | $475,000 - 575,000 | $505,500 €429,664 | 056 | 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa Cabriolet | 0233EU | $1,700,000 - 2,100,000 | $1,820,000 €1,546,961 | 057 | 1975 Lamborghini Espada Series III Coupe | 9652 | $50,000 - 70,000
(NR) | $67,200 €57,118 | 058 | 1975 Porsche 911S 3.0 Targa | 9115210790 | $40,000 - 50,000
(NR) | $59,360 €50,454 | 059 | 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Sports Racer | J59S104283 | $180,000 - 220,000 | Not Sold | 060 | 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 | HBJ8L/39088 | $40,000 - 55,000
(NR) | $56,000 €47,598 | 061 | 1959 Jaguar XK150 3.4 Drophead Coupe | S827414DN | $75,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $87,360 €74,254 | 062 | 1974 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 TT 12 | AR11512*010* | $1,700,000 - 2,200,000 | Not Sold
Post Sale
$1,677,000 | 063 | 1972 Lola T290 | T290-HU27 | $110,000 - 140,000 | Not Sold | 064 | 1961 Dolphin America Sports Racer | 004 | $60,000 - 90,000
(NR) | $60,480 €51,406 | 065 | 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 | CSX3205 | $900,000 - 1,200,000 | $995,000 €845,728 | 066 | 1990 Shelby Can-Am Racing Single Seater | 033 | $30,000 - 50,000
(NR) | $21,280 €18,087 | 067 | 1974 Jaguar E-Type Series III V12 Roadster | UE1S25187 | $55,000 - 75,000
(NR) | $64,960 €55,214 | 068 | 1958 Ford Ranchero Street Rod | C8RF142407 | $60,000 - 90,000
(NR) | $28,000 €23,799 | 069 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe | 198.040.55.
00801 | $1,250,000 - 1,500,000 | $1,710,000 €1,453,463 | 070 | 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | 9113600918 | $700,000 - 900,000 | Not Sold | 071 | 1942 Hudson Super Six De Luxe Convertible | 2123532 | $50,000 - 75,000
(NR) | $30,240 €25,703 | 072 | 1972 Volvo P1800 ES Sports Wagon | 1836353-002665 | $50,000 - 70,000
(NR) | $44,800 €38,079 | 073 | 1930 Bucciali TAV 30 La Marie Torpedo | 101 | | Not Sold | 074 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet | B50 1159 | $150,000 - 200,000 | Not Sold | 075 | 1956 Austin-Healey 100M BN2 Le Mans | BN2L233087 | $160,000 - 210,000 | $179,200 €152,316 | 076 | 1960 Lotus Type 18 Formula Junior | 18-J-815 | $50,000 - 70,000
(NR) | $42,560 €36,175 | 077 | 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster | 1E14009 | $170,000 - 210,000
(NR) | $212,800 €180,875 | 078 | 1979 Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo Coupe | 9309801161 | $110,000 - 130,000 | $114,240 €97,101 | 079 | 1967 Ford GT40 MK IV | J-9 | $3,000,000 - 3,500,000 | Not Sold | 080 | 1953 Nash-Healy Roadster | 2369 | $70,000 - 100,000 | $89,600 €76,158 | 081 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster | 188.012.55.
00047 | $475,000 - 575,000 | $610,000 €518,487 | 082 | 2018 Aston Martin DB4 GT Continuation | DB4GT/0205/L | $1,200,000 - 1,600,000 | Not Sold | 083 | 1959 Aston Martin DB MkIII Saloon | AM300/3/1642 | $120,000 - 160,000
(NR) | $145,600 €123,756 | 084 | 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | DB5/2269/L | $750,000 - 900,000 | $874,000 €742,881 | 085 | 1975 Maserati Khamsin | AM120US1116 | $50,000 - 60,000
(NR) | $47,040 €39,983 | 086 | 1937 Ford 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod | 184013933 | $65,000 - 85,000 | $76,160 €64,734 | 087 | 1951 Allard J2 Roadster | 99J2123 | $225,000 - 275,000 | $207,200 €176,115 | 088 | 2006 Ford GT | 1FAFP90SX6Y
401261 | $290,000 - 330,000 | $324,000 €275,393 | 089 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe | 111026.12.
002322 | $80,000 - 100,000 | $145,600 €123,756 | 090 | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith LWB Limousine | LFLW95 | $80,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $75,600 €64,258 | 091 | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 7519 | $120,000 - 150,000 | $122,080 €103,765 | 092 | 1952 Jaguar XK120 Roadster | 671867 | $120,000 - 150,000 | Not Sold | 093 | 2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake | SCFNMCUZ4KGJ
54520 | $600,000 - 800,000 | $577,000 €490,437 | 094 | 1925 Bentley 3-Liter Speed Model Tourer | 921 | $475,000 - 575,000 | Not Sold | 095 | 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Coupe | 1E33597 | $120,000 - 150,000 | Not Sold | 096 | 1934 Riley MPH Sports Two Seater | 44T 2246 | $800,000 - 1,200,000 | $967,500 €822,354 | 097 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 11107.12.
004058 | $290,000 - 330,000 | $379,000 €322,141 | 098 | 1930 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom I Salamanca | S476MR | $175,000 - 200,000
(NR) | $128,800 €109,477 | 099 | 1935 Cadillac V16 Model 452-D Convertible Victoria | 5100087 | $550,000 - 650,000 | $373,500 €317,467 | 100 | 1958 Facel Vega Excellence EX1 | EX1 A2 | $80,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $134,400 €114,237 | 101 | 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 | 12793 | $140,000 - 170,000 | $151,200 €128,516 | 102 | 1959 Lincoln Continental 4-Door Landau | H9YC426681 | $15,000 - 20,000
(NR) | $29,120 €24,751 | 103 | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz | 59E013537 | $130,000 - 180,000
(NR) | $313,000 €266,043 | 104 | 1934 Ford Model 40 5-Window Coupe | 1845399934 | $40,000 - 50,000
(NR) | $44,800 €38,079 | 105 | 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 5762094249 | $50,000 - 70,000
(NR) | $50,400 €42,838 | 106 | 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner | H9KW125758 | $30,000 - 40,000
(NR) | $29,120 €24,751 | 107 | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 door Sedan | VC570120659 | $60,000 - 80,000
(NR) | $63,840 €54,262 | 108 | 1934 Ford Model 40 Tudor Sedan | 1840893052 | $40,000 - 50,000
(NR) | $56,000 €47,598 | 109 | C1928 Pedroso Roadster | 101 | $100,000 - 150,000 | $296,500 €252,018 | 110 | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 Saloon | DB6/2687/L | $150,000 - 200,000
(NR) | $240,800 €204,674 | 111 | 1965 TVR Griffith 400 Coupe | 400/5/009 | $100,000 - 140,000 | $134,400 €114,237 | 112 | 1949 Bentley MARK VI Coupe | B466DA | $375,000 - 450,000 | Not Sold | 113 | 1967 Ford Mustang Holman & Moody Competition | C7HM-10118-GT | $175,000 - 200,000 | $145,600 €123,756 | 114 | 1994 Porsche 911 Type 964 Speedster | WP0CB2960RS
465258 | $175,000 - 225,000
(NR) | $224,000 €190,395 | 115 | 1972 Citroën DS 21 | DS21-4659395 | $20,000 - 30,000
(NR) | $24,640 €20,943 | 116 | 2001 Ferrari 456 M GTA | 123101 | $35,000 - 50,000
(NR) | $58,240 €49,502 | 117 | 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S | WP0AG2993V
5376048 | $260,000 - 320,000
(NR) | $654,000 €555,886 | 118 | 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster | 1E13274 | $190,000 - 240,000 | Not Sold | 119 | 1931 Ford Model A 'Paddy Wagon' | A3445396 | $25,000 - 35,000
(NR) | $17,920 €15,231 | 120 | 1965 Amphicar Model 770 Cabriolet | 104076 | $40,000 - 50,000
(NR) | $47,040 €39,983 | 121 | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Drophead Coupe | LSMF10 | $250,000 - 300,000
(NR) | $140,000 €118,997 | 122 | 1911 Packard Model 18 Runabout | 19101 | $150,000 - 175,000 | $179,200 €152,316 | 123 | 2015 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Prototype | 1FA6P8CF5F
5339066 | $60,000 - 80,000
(NR) | $95,200 €80,917 | 124 | 1987 Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo Coupe | WP0JB0930HS
050814 | $70,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $179,200 €152,316 | 125 | 1984 Ferrari 512 BBi | 51339 | $210,000 - 260,000 | $235,200 €199,915 | 126 | 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II 'Adaptation' | LSRA19 | $200,000 - 250,000
(NR) | $210,000 €178,495 | 127 | 1972 De Tomaso Pantera Coupe | THPNMB02517 | $90,000 - 140,000 | $140,000 €118,997 | 128 | 1967 Ferrari 330 GT Series II 2+2 | 8937GT | $120,000 - 160,000
(NR) | $246,400 €209,434 | 129 | 1994 Nissan Skyline-R R32 GT-R Vspec II | BNR32-309609 | $160,000 - 190,000 | Not Sold | 130 | 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 Coupe | 0724 | $280,000 - 340,000
(NR) | $335,000 €284,742 | 131 | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 'Indy 500 Pace Car' | 1G1YY32G7W
5117666 | $35,000 - 55,000
(NR) | $33,600 €28,559 | 132 | 1993 Land Rover Defender 130 | SALLDKHF8LA
931378 | $70,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $106,400 €90,437 | 133 | 1966 Triumph TR4A IRS | CTC64655L | $30,000 - 40,000
(NR) | $31,360 €26,655 | 134 | 1974 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Formal Limousine | PRX4773 | $70,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $184,800 €157,076 | 135 | 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur | BC22LXB | $120,000 - 180,000
(NR) | $207,200 €176,115 | 136 | 1994 Rolls-Royce Corniche IV | SCAZD02CORCX
50035 | $70,000 - 100,000
(NR) | $154,000 €130,896 | 137 | 1943 Willys Military Jeep | MB206300 | $20,000 - 25,000
(NR) | $24,640 €20,943 | 138 | 1969 Fiat 124 Sport Spider | 124AS.0011630 | $5,000 - 7,000
(NR) | $6,160 €5,235 | 139 | 1936 American LaFrance Fire Engine | L787 | $60,000 - 75,000
(NR) | $106,400 €90,437 |
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