Bonhams Offers $13 Million Aston Martin Zagato, Bond’s DB5 in Goodwood Supercar Sale
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Seriously rare classic cars at auction are like London buses — only in this sense: you can wait for ages and then a whole fleet of them comes along at once. Just look at the following list of lots, all from Bonhams at the sale in Goodwood, England, on JulyBonhams Offers $13 Million Aston Martin Zagato, Bond’s DB5 in Goodwood Supercar Sale
Seriously rare classic cars at auction are like London buses — only in this sense: you can wait for ages and then a whole fleet of them comes along at once. Just look at the following list of lots, all from Bonhams at the sale in Goodwood, England, on July 13.First off, there are two of the most desirable Aston Martins, led by the Essex Racing Stable DB4GT Zagato and the DB5 seen in the James Bond film “GoldenEye.”They are followed by the Porsche 911S that starred in “The Bridge” TV series. Those with a need for older speed may prefer a BMW 507 owned from new by the racing-driver John Surtees, or even an Alfa in Ferrari racing bodywork. And, if that is not enough, Bonhams is selling a single-owner collection of rare supercars, almost all with delivery mileage.These cars are all the stars – the top and most newsworthy lots – at the Festival of Speed event.The auction house is describing the 1961 Aston Zagato, “2 VEV,” as the most valuable British vehicle ever offered at auction in Europe. Bonhams is not revealing an exact estimate for it, though a price of more than £10 million (about $13 million) is seen as likely. The Zagato has been owned by the same family for 47 years. It has a storied racing history, having completed at both Le Mans and the Goodwood TT events. Only 19 of this Zagato model were made and the racer being sold is one of only two VEV versions that has an ultra-lightweight body. The 1965 DB5 is described as “the ultimate James Bond car.” It was driven by the secret agent, played by Pierce Brosnan, in the 1995 movie “GoldenEye.” Bond in his DB5 races with the villainess Xenia Onatopp in her Ferrari 35 through the hills above Monaco.The current owner bought the silver DB5 in 2001 for £157,000, making it the most valuable piece of Bond memorabilia sold at that time. It is now estimated at £1.2 million to £1.6 million at hammer prices.The 1977 Porsche 911S, finished in olive green, was one of the stars of “The Bridge” Scandi-noir series. It is being sold at about £20,000 to £30,000. Proceeds are going to the international charity WaterAid, courtesy of the producers of the hit series, Filmlance.The 1957 BMW 507 Roadster has had just one owner. It is being offered from the estate of John Surtees – the only man who has won world championships on both two and four wheels. He ordered the car new from BMW, paying half its £3,000 price. His race team paid the rest as a present for his successes. Surtees later had the car modified by BMW and Dunlop to improve its V8 engine and add four-wheel disc brakes. Surtees died in 2017 at the age of 83 and drove the car for years: it remained his favorite. The silver-blue car may fetch £2 million to £2.2 million.The supercar collection at Bonhams includes the fastest street-legal car in the world – the 2012 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, with a top speed of 267 mph. The car being sold is the last example built and, with a mere 550 miles from new, it is estimated at £1.7 million to £1.8 million.A second rare supercar is the 2011 Aston Martin One 77 Q-Series. Only 77 of these models were built, and just seven of those were the Q-Series special editions. This model has done just 330 km from new and may fetch £1.6 million to £1.8 million.Other cars likely to exceed the £1 million mark include a 2014 McLaren P1, with a mere 80 miles recorded (£1.3 million to £1.7 million) and a 2016 Pagani Huyara (£1.3 million to £1.6 million.) The supercar collection also includes another McLaren, an MP4; an Aston Martin Vanquish S; a Lamborghini Murcielago; and even a 2018 Rolls-Royce Dawn DHC with just 14 miles recorded.While the trend may be continuing for virtually brand new cars to switch hands immediately after purchase – buyers can get the latest cars without lengthy waits – true classics are also up for grabs, such as an Alfa Romeo from 1935. This car is painted in red Scuderia Ferrari colors. It won the inaugural Donington Grand Prix in 1935 for the team. This street-legal car may fetch £4.5 million to £5 million.The Goodwood Festival has long had a reputation for its auctions and this year’s may well enhance it with the biggest sale ever. Collectors looking for cars from vintage to brand new will find plenty on offer, and demand will be a key test for the market, especially in Britain. Click on the slideshow for images of some of the cars. http://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder Louise Blouin Read more