Bonhams|Cars National Automobile Museum Auction Totals $5.26M, 100% Sell-Through Rate
The Facts
Bonhams|Cars reported a total sale value of $5,256,664 from its National Automobile Museum Auction in Reno, Nevada, with 100% of lots sold. The auction took place on June 13 and offered more than 120 cars, including over 80 lots from The Harrah Collection featuring historic motorcars from the late 1800s to the 1960s. The sale also included 30 motorcars from The Minden Automobile Museum. Highlights included a 1936 Experimental Supercharged Cord that sold for $358,400, a 1960 Fiat Pininfarina 'Y' that achieved $268,800, and a 1971 Duesenberg II SSJ Roadster formerly owned by Sammy Davis Jr., which sold for $156,800.
The Signal
For collectors and enthusiasts in the historic and classic car market, the 100% sell-through rate at this specialized auction underscores strong demand for rare, single-owner collections. The presence of sole survivors and prototypes from The Harrah Collection, such as the ex-Carrera Panamericana Lincoln Capri, suggests buyers are willing to pay premiums for provenance and unique design. The auction's success also signals robust activity ahead of Bonhams' upcoming Laguna Seca Auction on August 13, which is expected to feature high-profile lots including a Lola-Ford T70 Mark II estimated at up to $1.5 million.
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- People: Sammy Davis Jr., Sergio Pininfarina, Dan Gurney, Jim Clark
- Auction Houses: Bonhams
- Museums: National Automobile Museum
- Locations: Reno
- Prices: $5,256,664, $358,400, $117,600, $156,800, $268,800
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