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Bonhams Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca Collector Car Auction in Salinas, CA (Aug. 13, 2026)

August 13 @ 9:00 am

Free
Bonhams Auction Weathertech

Bonhams Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca is set for August 13, 2026 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, CA. Positioned within Monterey Car Week, the sale draws collectors, historians, and enthusiasts to a venue closely associated with major automotive gatherings and competitive road-course heritage.


Auction Preview & Definition

This single-day sale places a curated docket of approximately 50 to 80 motorcars into a focused auction setting. The lineup spans pre-war classics, sports racers, and modern hypercars, with blue-chip marques such as Ferrari, Porsche, and Aston Martin represented among significant single-owner collections.

The event’s scale and location reinforce its market profile during Monterey Car Week. The combination of strong collector turnout, premium consignments, and a race-week atmosphere positions the sale as a key venue for high-value transactions and notable results across the global collector-car market.


Quick Overview

Quick Overview: The Bonhams Bonhams Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca takes place at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on August 13, 2026. Preview starts at not listed; Auction begins at 10:00 AM PST daily and tickets are estimated at $50 General Admission / $150 Gallery Guide & CatalogView Ticket Information


Top Five Featured Cars

  1. 1966 Lola-Ford T70 Sports Spyder (Chassis SL71/34)
    • The Draw: Driven in period by motorsport legend Dan Gurney, this is famous for being the only Ford-powered Can-Am race winner in history.
    • Significance: A monumental piece of American-powered sports racing heritage with indisputable period provenance.
  2. 1967 Vollstedt-Ford 67 USAC ‘Indianapolis’ Single-Seater (Chassis 67B)
    • The Draw: Offered Without Reserve.
    • Significance: Boasts an unbelievable roster of historical drivers. Raced by Jim Clark at the Rex Mays 300 at Riverside, and subsequently piloted by Cale Yarborough, Gordon Johncock, Tom Sneva, George Follmer, John Cannon, and Chris Amon.
  3. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo GT (VIN ZA9DE21A0YLA12561)
    • The Draw: Number 74 of only 80 examples produced worldwide.
    • Significance: The ultimate, street-legal, race-derived iteration of the Diablo lineup featuring aggressive carbon-fiber bodywork, roof ram-air intake, and a 5.7L V-12 outputting 575 hp.
  4. 1936 Cord E-300 Experimental Disappearing Top Cabriolet (Chassis 0S2-1255)
    • The Draw: Offered Without Reserve.
    • Significance: The original factory engineering prototype built as the intended successor to the legendary Duesenberg Model J.
  5. 1960 Flying Caduceus Jet-Powered Land Speed Record Car (Chassis 1525)
    • The Draw: Offered Without Reserve.
    • Significance: The historic first pure jet-powered land speed record vehicle and the first pure jet vehicle to break the 300 mph threshold on the salt flats.

Popular Muscle & Sports Cars

  • 1958 Chevrolet Corvette 283/245hp Roadster — Signet Red with white coves; roadster body; dual-quad performance setup; a defining chrome-era American sports car with mid-century design significance.
  • 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Sport Coupe — Hugger Orange with black stripes; four-speed manual; black vinyl interior; built around the 302 cubic-inch V8 and SCCA Trans-Am homologation requirements.
  • 1966 Shelby GT350 Fastback — Fastback body; performance-oriented trim; K-Code 289 V8; a race-bred pony car associated with Carroll Shelby’s competition program and American performance development.

About the Venue

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca sits in Salinas, CA, with on-site parking and guest access built around the circuit grounds. Its paddock-style setting supports hospitality suites, food concessions, and trackside viewing. The venue’s heritage is closely tied to major motorsport events, giving the auction a distinctly competitive and collector-focused environment.


About the Event Company

Bonhams is a long-established international auction house active in collector cars, fine art, jewelry, and other specialist categories. In automotive sales, it is known for curated consignments, period-correct presentation, and transactions involving important pre-war, post-war, and modern performance vehicles across major global sale venues.


Ticket Prices & Event Schedule

  • Ticket Price: $50 General Admission / $150 Gallery Guide & Catalog – View Ticket Information
  • Date(s) of the Event: August 13, 2026
  • Hours of the Event: 10:00 AM PST
  • Event Venue Name: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
  • Event Venue Address: 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908
  • Event Venue URL: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Event Summary

Bonhams Bonhams Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca is a premier collector car auction taking place August 13, 2026 at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas, CA. The sale includes approximately 50 to 80 motorcars spanning pre-war classics, sports racers, and modern hypercars, with blue-chip marques such as Ferrari, Porsche, and Aston Martin represented.

  • Who: Bonhams at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca
  • What: Collector car auction
  • When: August 13, 2026
  • Where: Salinas, CA

Details

Venue

  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
  • 1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy
    Salinas, CA 93908 United States
  • Phone (831) 242-8200
  • View Venue Website

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