The idea of piloting a classic car around the Amalfi Coast or through a twisty alpine pass is something that rarely leaves the consciousness of a petrol prone gentleman. Many of the world’s most valuable classics will rarely see the light of day though. With some cars, such as the McLaren F1, having increased in value ten times since 1994, classic cars are no longer just the passionate preserve of enthusiasts, but also the market of choice for serial investors. Here are the finest examples from Bonhams December Bond Street sale.
1988 PORSCHE 959 KOMFORT COUPE – £505,500
The 1980’s petrolhead’s pin up, the iconic 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort Coupe, sold above estimate for £505,500 to a bidder in the room.
1955 AUSTIN-HEALY 100S – £673,500
This rare example of a racing-ready Austin-Healy 100S has over 30 podium finishes to its name, including 14 outright wins. The car’s prestigious racing pedigree, coupled with its immaculate condition, commanded a price of over half a million pounds.
1934 TALBOT AV105 – £1,379,100
The most senior car up for grabs was the ex-works, Alpine Cup winning and former star of Brooklands racetrack 1934 Talbot AV105 ‘Alpine Racer’. In full working order and fully restored to its original glory, the car was snapped up by a gentleman bidder at the auction house for a staggering £1,379,100.
1985 FERRARI 288 GTO – £1,513,500
Just a couple of years senior to the Porsche was the Ferrari 288 GTO Berlinetta, which went for over £1.5million, with its one former owner having only covered 18,000miles from new.
1969 FERRARI 275 GTB – £1,821,500
Representing the highly sort after 1960s Ferraris was the stunning dark green 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB ‘Long Nose Alloy’ Berlinetta. Formally part of the Mranello Rosso Collection, the car commanded a price of over £1.8million on the day.
1969 PORSCHE 908/02 ‘FLOUNDER’ LANGHECK – £2,186,500
The most valued car of the auction was the lovingly restored and original racing 1969 Porsche 908/02 ‘Flounder’ Langheck, which went under the hammer to an American bidder for an eye watering £2.2million.
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