Bonhams Unveils Star Cars for Bond Street Auction December 11 in London UK
December 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Star Cars Leading Bonhams Bond Street Auction Lineup!
Leading the sale is a 1928 Mercedes-Benz 36/220 S-Type Four-Seat Sports Tourer (Chassis no. 35952, Engine no. 71808), estimated between £1,250,000 and £1,750,000. This Barker-bodied car was formerly owned by two-time Oscar winner Peter Ustinov and is notable for its provenance and well-documented ownership history.
Also on offer is a 1931 Invicta 4½-Litre S-Type Low-chassis Tourer (Chassis no. S79, Engine no. 7479), estimated at £600,000 – £800,000, prized for its pre-war engineering and tourer body style. From the modern era, a 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Coupé (Chassis no. ZFFFD60B000151564) comes with an estimate of £400,000 – £600,000, representing a driver-focused supercar with strong Ferrari heritage.
This stunning 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC Coupé (Chassis no. 11333), featuring coachwork by Pininfarina, is estimated to sell for £300,000 – £400,000 (US$400,000 – US$530,000).
Additional notable historic offerings include a 1932 Bentley 8-Litre ‘Le Mans’ Tourer (Chassis no. YM 5046, Engine no. YX 5101), estimated at £400,000 – £500,000, recognized for its exclusivity and Le Mans race connection, as well as a 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC Coupé (Chassis no. 11333), estimated in the range of £300,000 – £400,000, valued for its classic design and V12 engine.
Collections
The sale features vehicles from distinguished private collections, including carefully maintained Italian exotics from the 1970s and 1980s such as a 1972 De Tomaso Mangusta Coupé (Chassis no. 8MH 1296, Engine no. 302 00116), estimated at £200,000 – £250,000. This example has a comprehensive maintenance history, enhancing its appeal to collectors.
The highly desirable 1931 Invicta 4½-Litre S-Type Low-chassis Tourer (Chassis no. S79), a rare example of pre-war high-speed touring, carries an estimate of £600,000 – £800,000.
- 1928 Mercedes-Benz 36/220 S-Type Four-Seat Sports Tourer (Chassis 35952, Engine 71808) – Historic owner Peter Ustinov, Barker coachwork, estimated £1.25-1.75 million. A rare pre-war luxury tourer with documented provenance.
- 1931 Invicta 4½-Litre S-Type Low-chassis Tourer (Chassis S79, Engine 7479) – Pre-war British sports tourer, estimated £600,000-800,000, notable for rarity and original specification.
- 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Coupé (Chassis ZFFFD60B000151564) – Modern Ferrari V12 supercar, estimated £400,000-600,000, maintained example with low mileage.
- 1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Coupé (Chassis 1121412, Engine 1638115) – Classic Italian supercar, estimated £450,000-550,000, landmark design and performance icon.
- 1932 Bentley 8-Litre ‘Le Mans’ Tourer (Chassis YM 5046, Engine YX 5101) – Prestigious British marque’s large displacement tourer, estimated £400,000-500,000, notable for Le Mans heritage.
2024 Auction Bonhams Highlights
The most recent Bonhams The Bond Street Sale was held on December 12, 2024, in London, closing out the auction year with a total sale figure of £2,642,700. The competition was fierce for vehicles that bridged a century of automotive history.
The top-selling cars were:
- 1925 Bugatti Type 35A / 35T 2.3-litre Grand Prix Two-Seater: Sold for £552,000 (approx. $701,868 USD).
- 2022 McLaren 720S GT3X Coupé: Sold for £402,500 (approx. $511,878 USD).
- 1984 Lamborghini Countach 5000 S Coupé: Sold for £391,000 (approx. $497,157 USD).
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Top Venue
Bonhams is a leading international auction house with a strong reputation for motor car sales, particularly in the classic and collector car markets. Established expertise and a global client base ensure that sales like the Bond Street event attract high-caliber consignments and competitive bidding.
- Venue: Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, London, W1S 1SR
- Auction Date: December 11, 2025
- Opening Times: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM GMT
- Ticket Prices: Admission details available via Bonhams official site
- Contact Information: +44 20 7447 7447
- Website URL: bonhams.com
- Email: info@bonhams.com
