The Bonhams Zoute Grand Prix 2014 sale was held 10th October at the Belgian seaside resort of Knokke-Le-Zoute, resulting in €3.8 million in total sales. The auction was staged alongside the Zoute Grand Prix Rally and Concours d’Elegance, and attracted a strong audience turnout with some keen bidding.
Philip Kantor, Head of the Continental European Motoring department, said, “We’ve enjoyed another great sale at Zoute, achieving nearly double last year’s total. Ferraris continue to excel, taking pole position as top lot, with Nigel Mansell’s F40 achieving €690,000 (£543,375) to a telephone bidder, and a 1972 Ferrari 365GTC/4 Berlinetta selling at €287,500 (£226,406). Offering an eclectic selection from the best of European classic motoring, the Zoute auction attracts international interest with clients from across the globe bidding – wonderful for a sale in only its second year.”
The top result at the Bonhams Zoute Grand Prix 2014 auction went to 1989 Ferrari F40 formerly owned by 1992 F1 World Champion Nigel Mansell that achieved €690,000. Further sale highlights include a 1984 Lamborghini Countach 5000S making €333,500, a Zagato-bodied 1965 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport 2.8-Liter 3C ‘Double Bubble’ Coupe, at €299,000, a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Limousine selling above estimate at €178,250 and a 1961 Porsche 356 1600 Cabriolet realizing €172,500.
Getting the sale off to an excellent start, a 1978 Alfa Romeo 8C Monza child’s car surprised bidders and specialists alike, surpassing all expectations of its €2,000-4,000 estimate and selling for a €31,625.
A brace of Bentleys added British engineering to the event, with a 1987 Bentley Continental Convertible selling far above estimate at €98,900, and from the T-Series, a 1970 Bentley T1 sold for €17,250 (£13,584).
In Maserati’s centenary year, the auction featured two of its classic models from the late 1960s. The Maserati Sebring 3700 Coupe achieved €193,200, and the Maserati Mexico 4.7-Liter Coupe exceeded expectations, selling for €86,250.
Bonhams Zoute Grand Prix 2014 – Top Five Auction Results
1. 1989 Ferrari F40 – €690,000
2. 1984 Lamborghini Countach 5000S – €333,500
3. 1965 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport 3C Zagat Coupe – €299,000
4. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Berlinetta – €287,500
5. 1962 Porsche 356B Cabriolet ‘Rijkspolite’ – €235,750
For complete auction results, visit Bonhams Zoute Sale.
[Source: Bonhams]
