From the Daniels collection, 1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre supercharged single-seater racer
From the Daniels collection, 1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre supercharged single-seater racer

Motor Cars

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Future Past
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1960 Aston Martin Bertone Jet DB4GT,
DB5 Convertible
1968 Aston Martin DB6 Volante
18 May 2013 Newport Pagnell, Aston Martin Works Service Auction 20927
The Aston Martin Works Sale: Aston Martin and Lagonda Motor Cars and Related Automobilia
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1955 Jaguar XK140 DHC
1961 Jaguar E-Type 'Flat Floor' Roadster Project, Chassis no. 850060 Engine no. R1229-9
1969 Aston Martin DB6 Sports Saloon to Vantage specification, Chassis no. DB6/4064/R Engine no. 400/4240
29 Apr 2013 Hendon, RAF Museum Auction 20926
Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia
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1968 Ferrari 365 GT
1939 BMW 328 Roadster Recreation
Ferrari 330 GT 2+2
2 Mar 2013 Oxford Auction 20925
Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia
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Ex- Mrs. E.L.Cord, Ex-Pacific Auto Rentals and arguably the most filmed Duesenberg of all,1930 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Phaeton Chassis no. 2276 Engine no. J-255
1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder Conversion Chassis no. 13281
1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé Chassis no. LSCX725
23 Feb 2013 Boca Raton Auction 21075
Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia
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1929 Bentley 6.5 Litre Speed Six
1962 one owner from new Aston Martin DB4 Volante LHD ,
The ex-Ettore Bugatti,1938 Bugatti Type 57C Special Coupé Chassis no. 57335 Engine no. 340
7 Feb 2013 Paris Auction 20924
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
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Lamp representing Loie Fuller byRaoul Larche signed and marked "Siot Decauville Fondeur Paris"
Alfred Porteneuve (1896-1949), attributed Cabinet en loupe d'amboine, circa 1930
Raoul François Larche 'The Tempest' a Large Patinated Bronze Figural Group
7 Feb 2013 Paris Auction 21189
Style et Élégance au Grand Palais
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1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet 'A' Chassis no. 169396
1972 Lamborghini Miura SV Chassis no. 5012
'La Petite Royale' ,1930 Bugatti Type 46 Faux Cabriolet
17 Jan 2013 Scottsdale Auction 20582
The Scottsdale Auction
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1931 Invicta 4.5-litre Model S Tourer
2005 Porsche Carrera GT
1938 Jaguar SS100 3.5-litre Sports
3 Dec 2012 Weybridge, Mercedes-Benz World Brooklands Auction 20148
Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia
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1965 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 Berlinetta Chassis no. 7191GT Engine no. 7191GT
1950 Delahaye Type 135M 3.6-Litre Coupé Chassis no. 801428 Engine no. 801428
1933 MG J2 (J4 Replica) 885cc
14 Nov 2012 Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground Auction 20147
Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia
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1904 Delaugère & Clayette 24hp Type 4A Chassis no. 205 Engine no. 12
1904 Richard-Brasier,
1904 Wilson-Pilcher 12/15HP
2 Nov 2012 London, New Bond Street Auction 20146
Veteran Motor Cars and Related Automobilia
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26,000 miles from new, US supplied, long term ownership,1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe Chassis no. 16221
1915 Packard Model 3-38 Gentleman's Roadster Chassis no. TBD Engine no. 76440
1917 Simplex Crane Dual Cowl Phaeton
8 Oct 2012 Philadelphia Auction 20498
Preserving the Automobile: An Auction at the Simeone Foundation
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1927 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 'S'
1929 Maserati 26M 4-Seater
The ex-Works/Lord Selsdon & Lord Waleran,1939 Lagonda V12 Le Mans Team Car
15 Sep 2012 Chichester,Goodwood Auction 20145
Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia
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1927 Bugatti Type 40 Roadster Chassis no. 40445 Engine no. 429
1972 Ferrari Dino 246GTS Spyder Chassis no. 05404 Engine no. 05404
1962 Ferrari 250GTE 2+2 Series 2 Coupé Chassis no. 3203 Engine no. 3203
8 Sep 2012 Beaulieu, National Motor Museum Auction 20144
The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia featuring the Exmoor Classic Car Museum collection
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1966 Ford GT40 Chassis no. P1033
The ex-Mecom/'Simoniz Racing'/Ron Grable,1966 Lola T70 MkII GT Coupe Chassis no. SL71/39
An extremely rare 'Renard' mascot by René Lalique, model introduced December 9th, 1930,
16 - 17 Aug 2012 Carmel Auction 20322
Quail Lodge Sale
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1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Supercharged Single-Seat Racer
1912 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Double Pullman Limousine - 'The Corgi' Chassis no. 1907
1932 Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 Long Chassis Touring Spider
29 Jun 2012 Chichester,Goodwood Auction 20143
Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia at Goodwood
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c.1936 Alvis Speed Twenty-Five Tourer Chassis no. 13131 Engine no. 13581
1950 Healey Silverstone
1947/48 Bentley Mark VI
16 Jun 2012 Oxford Auction 19767
Collectors' Motorcycles, Motor Cars and Related Memorabilia & Spares. In Association with the VMCC Banbury Run
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Berlinetta Chassis no. 07871 Engine no. 07871
Original U.S. Delivery, 37,000 miles from new and in the same ownership for more than 37 years,1964 Aston Martin DB5 Saloon Chassis no. DB5/1322/L Engine no. 400/1277
Originally supplied new through Garage Francorchamps, ex-Rod Stewart,1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder Conversion Chassis no. 16639 Engine no. 16639
3 Jun 2012 Greenwich Auction 20165
Greenwich Concours d'Elegance: Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
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1991 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Sanction II Coupé Chassis no. 0198/R Engine no. 420/0198/GT
1962 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible
1963 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible
19 May 2012 Newport Pagnell, Aston Martin Works Service Auction 20142
The Aston Martin Works Service Sale
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Ferrari 330 GTO Re-creation
1962 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé, Chassis no. HK2B138
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Berlinetta, Chassis no. 04014
11 May 2012 Monte Carlo Auction 20438
The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco'
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1957 Bentley Continental Sports Saloon
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourer Chassis no. 840 Engine no. 744
1969 AC 428 Convertible Chassis no. CF46 Engine no. B22KR1074
30 Apr 2012 Hendon, RAF Museum Auction 20141
Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia
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Lots in future auctions

Former Mille Miglia Retrospective participant in 2000,1942 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 3rd Series Sport Chassis no. 915.134 Engine no. SS923934
1956 Lotus Eleven
1973 Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS
1961 Aston Martin DB4 Saloon Chassis no. DB4/664/L Engine no. 370/669
1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Newmarket Chassis no. S126 PR Engine no. 30260
1974 Porsche Carrera 3.0 4 RS Chassis no. 9114609109 Engine no. 6840125

Highlights from past auctions

The ex-Works/Lord Selsdon & Lord Waleran,1939 Lagonda V12 Le Mans Team Car
Sold for £1,289,500 inc. premium
The ex-Works/Lord Selsdon & Lord Waleran,1939 Lagonda V12 Le Mans Team Car Chassis no. 14090
1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Supercharged Single-Seat Racer
Sold for £5,041,500 inc. premium
The Ex-Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin, Hon. Dorothy Paget-owned, Brooklands Outer Circuit Lap Record Breaking The Ex-Sir Henry 'Tim' Birkin, Hon ...
1908 Itala 100hp Grand prix Car,
Sold for £1,737,500 inc. premium
'Floretta' – the Ex-works, ex-Wil-de-Gose, John Pole, 'Sam' Clutton/Dr Bob Ewen/Jack Williamson/George Daniels,1908 Itala Grand Prix Car ...
1960 Aston Martin Bertone Jet DB4GT,
Sold for £3,249,500 inc. premium
Fully restored by Works Service,1960 Aston Martin DB4GT 'Jet' Coupé Chassis no. 0201L Engine no. 370/0201/GT

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News

Jakob Greisen, Head of Business Development U.S. Motor Dept
15 Nov 2012
Bonhams to welcome Jakob Greisen to the U.S. Motor Department
'La Petite Royale' ,1930 Bugatti Type 46 Faux Cabriolet
15 Nov 2012
Call for entries announced; Bugatti Type 46 and Mercedes-Benz Gullwing lead the list of early consignments
1902 Oldsmobile 5hp
12 Nov 2012
Bonhams Harrogate sale spans more than 100 years of motoring
1903 Vauxhall A719 980cc
5 Nov 2012
World's oldest surviving Vauxhall among highlights in £1.5 million Bonhams auction of veteran motor cars
1942 Hawker Hurricane XII
2 Nov 2012
The December Sale at Mercedes-Benz World - a lot preview
1 Nov 2012
Bonhams to host automotive auction at prestigious Boca Raton, Florida Concours d'Elegance
Two recorded keepers from new and single ownership for 50 years,
31 Oct 2012
Bonhams Harrogate sale has "something for everyone"
One of the earliest American motorcycles, progenitor of the Pope motorcycle,1902 Rambler 2¼hp Model 'B' Motorcycle Frame no. 280 Engine no. 280
29 Oct 2012
Historic Rambler Motorcycle from the Indian Museum to be auctioned in Las Vegas
1903 Vauxhall A719 980cc
19 Oct 2012
World's oldest surviving Vauxhall to be offered for sale at Bonhams
26,000 miles from new, US supplied, long term ownership,1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe Chassis no. 16221
11 Oct 2012
Bonhams Inaugural sale: Preserving The Automobile at the Simeone Foundation is a resounding success totalling just under $3 Million
1904 Wilson-Pilcher 12/15HP
10 Oct 2012
Rare veteran car built by the inventor of the tank to be sold at Bonhams
1904 Richard-Braiser
4 Oct 2012
The London to Brighton sale - a lot preview
26,000 miles from new, US supplied, long term ownership,1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Coupe Chassis no. 16221
1 Oct 2012
Preserving the automobile: a sale at The Simeone Foundation
1925 Brough Superior 885cc SS80 Frame no. 321 Engine no. 36431
1 Oct 2012
Remarkable 'barn-find' Brough Superior and VMCC founders former motorcycle offer unique opportunities for collectors at Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale
1930 Brough Superior SS-80
26 Sep 2012
The Stafford Autumn sale - a lot preview
1935 Ford Box Van used as Lance Cpl Jones's butcher's van in classic television series Dad's Army (e
20 Sep 2012
"Dad's Army" van to headline alongside important British Invicta and SS100 in third installment museum collection at Bonhams auction
1927 Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 'S'
17 Sep 2012
"Lost" Mercedes finds a home for £2.8m at £13.6m Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale
The Jenkins Collection
11 Sep 2012
Collection of Japanese classics forms centerpiece of Bonhams October Stafford sale at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
The Exmoor Classic Car Museum Collection
10 Sep 2012
Museum collection a sell-out success at £2.6 million Bonhams Beaulieu sale
Originally the property of Margaret Lockwood,1938 Delage D6-70 Tourer Chassis no. 51558 Engine no. 359
4 Sep 2012
Car first owned by 1940s screen icon Margaret Lockwood offered for sale at Bonhams

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