Watch Bonham’s Classic Car Auction Live During Monterey Car Week at The Quail Lodge & Golf Club August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
$40
The Bonhams Quail Auction will host a one-day vintage car auction during Pebble Beach’s “Monterey Car Week” at the prestigious Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Monterey, California, on August 18, 2023. This year’s auction will feature over 100 historically significant vehicles, including an abundance of extremely rare 1950s and 1960s LeMans race cars, including Ferraris, Jaguars, Maseratis, and factory Works cars.
The Bonhams Auction, also called “The Quail Auction”, kicks off with two preview days on Wednesday, August 16, and Thursday, August 17, with the actual taking place on Friday, August 18, 8:30am to 6pm. Additionally, The Bonhams Quail Auction from Monterey will be Streaming Live on the internet on August 19, 2023, from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm.
Four Extremely Rare Cars Up For Auction At The Bonhams Quail Monterey Auction Are This 1966 Porsche 906/’Carrera Six’ Two-Seat Endurance Racing Coupe, This 2003 Ferrari Enzo, A 1931 Bentley 4½ Liter Supercharged Tourer, And A 1909 Lorraine-Dietrich 16.4-Liter Grand Prix Two-Seater.
The preview and auction both take place at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California, just two days before the famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, CA.
The Bonhams Auction admission fee is $40, which includes one-person admission to all preview days and an auction gallery guide.
LIST OF EVENTS:
- Two days to preview over 100 rare vehicles
- One-day vintage LeMans-Themed auction
- Friday morning car collector social gathering
- Warm up to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
- It all happens during Monterey Car Week
FEATURED CAR TO BE AUCTIONED
Leading the pack to the auction block is this 1967 Ferrari 412P, an incredibly rare racing machine and one of the most unique Ferraris ever to hit the market. The 412P Berlinetta is one of the most spectacular examples of Ferrari’s beauty plus performance to compete during the 1960s LeMans racing championships.
This 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta Body by Fantuzzi Chassis ace car has Matching numbers chassis, engine, gearbox, and original bodywork. The 412P has undergone nine years of restoration and will be offered at the Bonhams Quail Auction for a record selling price of $38,000,000. s/n 0854
This particular Ferrari 412P once secured crucial championship points in order for the Ferrari racing team to win in 1967 and was the winner of the 1968 Nuremberg 200km, the Solituderennen, and the Swedish Grand Prix.
This particular Ferrari 412P Berlinetta played a pivotal role in securing crucial championship points enabling the Ferrari racing team to clinch victory in 1967. This Berlinatts was also the winner of the 1968 Nuremberg 200km, the Solituderennen, and the Swedish Grand Prix.
This vehicle, driven in its time by motoring legends such as David Piper, Jo Siefert, and Richard Attwood, is one of the most aesthetically pleasing sports racing cars ever manufactured, boasting a rich history from its inception.
This car is set to break all price records with an expected sell price of about $38,000,000.
The 1967 Ferrari 412P was driven in 1967 and 3rd Place at the 1000kms of Spa (Attwood/Bianchi); at Le Mans (Attwood/Courage); and 7th Place at Brands Hatch (Siffert/Piper).
Another Ferrari with a Le Man’s legacy is the 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta, s/n 0100E, which completed the famous race with Charles Moran at the wheel.
The above 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta with Coachwork by Touring Chassis competition Ferrari campaigned at Le Mans, Watkins Glen, and Bridgehampton in the period. The car is priced to sell at the Quail Auction for between US$4,250,000 – US$4,750,000.
The Ferrari 212 Export Barchetta is a two-seat sports racing car that was built by Ferrari’s racing division, Scuderia Ferrari, in the early 1950s. It was designed by Carrozzeria Touring and is part of the 212 series of cars that Ferrari produced during that era.
More specifically, the 212 Export Barchetta was specifically crafted for racing. It achieved significant triumphs on the track, participating in a multitude of international racing events including the Tour de France automobile, the Giro di Sicilia, the Coppa della Toscana, the 10 Hours of Messina, and other motor races throughout its career. The 212 Export Barchetta is equipped with a 2.6-liter V12 engine, capable of generating approximately 150 horsepower. It was a well-sought-after sports car that was produced by Ferrari in 1951–1952.
The Ferrari Barchetta is estimated to sell for between $4,250,000 – $4,750,000
This ex-Ken Rud 1957 AC Ace Bristol Le Mans Roadster competed in the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 10th overall and 2nd in class. The Roadster has been owned by the same owners since 1963 and is expected to exchange hands for between $750,000 and $950,000 at the Quail Bonhams Auction.
The automotive world’s rich history is well represented by early motoring, featuring the ex-A.K. Miller 1916 Stutz Model 4C Bearcat – one of the finest surviving examples of the model, the 1914 Simplex 50hp Touring with an impressive early history and original coachwork, and the powerful 1909 Lorraine-Dietrich 16.4-Liter Grand Prix Two-Seater. The 1916 Stut is looking to bring around: $1,750,000 – $2,750,000.
“Of them all, the Ace was the truest sports car: it could be used for daily commuting or for high-speed long-distance touring, but it could also be driven to a race meeting, campaigned with distinction, and driven home again – even if that race was the Le Mans 24 Hours.” – AC Heritage, Simon Taylor & Peter Burn.
the Bonhams Quail Montery Auction will also be serving up a collection of stunning pre-WWII Alfa Romeos, including two 6C 1750 Sport Spiders, a 1931 Bentley 4½ Liter Supercharged Tourer – one of the original 50 produced, a 1932 Duesenberg Model J ‘Sweep Panel’ Dual-Cowl Phaeton with over $1,800,000 in restoration receipts, and even a 1936 Pierce-Arrow Model 1245 Convertible Coupe with a Curtis Aerocar Trailer.
The post-WWII era will be well represented by sports cars of exceptional quality and variety, such as the lively 1949 Talbot-Lago T 26 Grand Sport Cabriolet with close-coupled Dubos coachwork, previously owned by Anthony Bamford and Lindley Locke, a 1955 Lancia B24S Spider America fresh from a $500,000 restoration, a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe with a stunning, Concours-winning restoration, and a 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster that has proven its mettle on multiple 1000-mile tours.
Whether you’re interested in a sports racer like the 1966 Porsche 906/’Carrera Six’ Two-Seat Endurance Racing Coupe, a modern supercar such as the 2003 Ferrari Enzo or 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, or an emerging collector’s car like the 1997 Subaru Impreza 22B-STI Prototype, Bonham’s’ Quail Auction has something for everyone. (View All Cars For Sale on Bonhams Website)
All in all, The Bonhams Monterey Auction will be selling over one hundred highly collectible cars that would complement any car collection. Of the one vehicle up for sale, there will be over 15 that surpass the one-million-dollar price tag. The auction takes place at the Quail Lodge during Monterey Car Week, two days before the Pebble Beach Concours on August 19th, 2023.
Bohnam Auctions is best known for breaking world price records, as they did at the 2022 Amelia Island Concours when they sold a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder for a record price of $4,185,000. This year, Bonham is expected to set another new record with a rare 1938 Type 57C Bugatti Atalante which is expected to sell for over 3 million dollars.
HOW TO WATCH THE BONHAMS AUCTION LIVE FROM THE QUAIL LODGE
► You can watch the Bonhams Quail Auction Streaming Live during auction hours.
► Live Broadcast Quail Auction will be available for viewing on August 19, 2023, from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm.
► There is no charge to watch the auction streaming live it will be available on the Youtube.com website in the Bonhams Channel.
► Here is a link to the Bonhams live broadcast channel; https://www.youtube.com/@BonhamsAuctioneers1793
Preview The Official Catalogue
If you’re unable to attend the Peninsula event this year, we invite you to join Bonham’s Cars online via live streaming, the Bonham’s App, or by phone or absentee bid. If you simply can’t wait for Monterey, there are always cars available online at Bonham’s Cars Online. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you soon for another thrilling Quail Auction!
AUCTION DATE AND TIME
Quail Lodge & Golf Club
Friday, August 18, 2023 at am PDT
27050 Rancho San Carlos Road
Carmel, California 93923
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PREVIEW AND
AUCTION LOCATION
Quail Lodge & Golf Club’s West Field
27050 Rancho San Carlos Road
Carmel, California 93923
ADMISSION TO PREVIEW
The Quail Auction preview is open to the public with the following
admission details:
• $120: Auction catalog, provides two people entry to all preview days
• $40: Auction gallery guide, provides one person entry to all prevéw days
AUCTION VEHICLE PREVIEW DAYS
Wednesday, August 16, 9am to 6pm
Thursday, August 17, 9am to 6pm
Friday, August 18, 8.30am to 6am
BID INFORMATION
+1 (323) 850 7500
[email protected]
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
• The Bonhams Auction will take place and parking will be on the far west side of Quail Lodge & Golf Club.
• For the most accurate GPS directions to our tenting and parking, use 27050 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel, CA 93923.
• The entrance is at the intersection of Rancho San Carlos Road and Valley Greens Drive.
• Bonhams’ event parking is directly after our tenting. Parking attendants are on site to guide guests to the bt and to disabled parking.
