Bonhams' Golden Age of Motoring Sale in London yields £1.67 million with veteran cars surpassing estimates
On October 31 in London, Bonhams' Golden Age of Motoring Sale brought in an impressive £1.67 million, with 93% of the 200 available lots sold. The auction drew in over 400 collectors and fans, aligning perfectly with the London to Brighton Run. The highlight of the sale was a 1902 Panhard et Levassor 7hp Twin-Cylinder Rear-Entrance Tonneau, known as 'The Bolster Panhard', which went for £322,000, exceeding its highest estimate. This classic car, once owned by the Hon. C. S. Rolls and later by John Bolster, has a notable history with the London to Brighton Run. Also, a 1899 Benz Velo sold for £227,700, adding to the sale's overall triumph.
Key facts
- Bonhams' Golden Age of Motoring Sale was held on 31 October in London
- The sale totaled £1.67 million with 93% of 200 lots sold
- Over 400 collectors and enthusiasts attended at Bonhams' New Bond Street saleroom
- The event coincided with the London to Brighton Run
- The top lot was the 1902 Panhard et Levassor 7hp Twin-Cylinder Rear-Entrance Tonneau, known as 'The Bolster Panhard'
- The 1902 Panhard sold for £322,000, exceeding its high estimate
- The 1899 Benz Velo sold for £227,700, surpassing pre-sale estimates
- The 1899 Benz Velo was delivered new to the UK and in the same ownership for 90 years
Entities
Artists
- Hon. C. S. Rolls
- John Bolster
Institutions
- Bonhams
Locations
- London
- UK