The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is known for showcasing some of the best-looking cars from past and present to the rich and famous. Over the weekend, Bonham’s auctioned off some of the most desirable vehicles collectors are after. Four breeched the $1 million mark.
Lot 153: 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS
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This unique Ferrari has coachwork by Pininfarina. It is the 28th of only 100 330 GTS models built and made its way to the U.S. in 1967. It has a 4.0-liter V12 engine that gets 300 bhp. When it was new, it was offered with leather seats, and. electric windows. The car has 50,952 original miles on the odometer.
Bonham’s sold the car for $1,475,000 including the premium.
Lot 159: 1907 Renault Type AI 35/45HP Vanderbilt Racer
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William Kissam Vanderbilt lived a life of leisure and luxury thanks to his family’s vast fortune. His passions included yachting and car racing. He purchased this Renault for racing. The model is powered by a 7.5-liter four-cylinder engine that yielded approximately 65 bhp. The car is only one of four that survives in the U.S.
Bonham’s sold the car for $3,332,500 including the premium.
Lot 180: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
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With its gullwing design and stylish exterior, the 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a hit right off the bat. This model started its life in Germany but then was sold to a buyer in Italy before making its way to the U.S. In 2010, Mercedes borrowed the model for its commercial “Welcome”. In 2015 it led the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance.
Bonham’s sold the car for $1,028,000 including the premium.
Lot 123: 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Super Sport Roadster
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This model is one of the rarest gems in the automotive world. It’s an icon of automobile design and this particular one has a matching chassis, engine, drivetrain, and coachwork. The coachwork is by Jean Bugatti Design, making it even more special. Before it made its way to Amelia Island, it was a Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance First in Class. It was originally purchased by Nathaniel Mayer Victor Rothschild, later the 3rd Baron Rothschild.
Bonham’s sold the car for $7,100,000 including the premium.
