Goldfinger DB5 parts highlight of Aston Martin sale
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37 ASTONS SELL FOR £2.85m. GOLDFINGER DB5 DASH MAKES £17,250!
Market commentary from CCFS analyst Richard Hudson-Evans
The auction season continues apace with Bonhams third UK car fixture of the year for Aston Martins and Lagondas achieving 37 changes of ownership and an 80% sale rate in a £2,851,088 Saturday afternoon at Newport Pagnell for what was their tenth annual sale catering for the two marques to be staged in the A-M Works Service Department. The average spend per car this was £77,056 and 9 entries did not sell. In the same auction last year, however, 33 Astons sold from 39 offered, with 6 unsold in a 90% sale worth £4.5m and the average price per lot was £129,171. There were less valuable properties crossing the block this year, sure - but, even so, £52,115 less was spent per car.
Top seller this year was a simply stunningly restored 1965 DB5 with triple-Webers fed engine increased to 4.2-litres capacity which raised a way over top estimate £249,000 to much applause. A within-estimate £241,300 was forthcoming for 1962 DB4 Convertible to Vantage specification. Another DB5 Coupe of 1964 vintage, repainted and retrimmed in 007-correct Silver Birch with red leather, and again with a 4.2 unleaded-compatible motor, cost a new owner £188,500 with premium, £8500 more than the guide price. And even though more than ripe for a full restoration, a 1962 DB4 Series 5 fixed head was taken on for £89,500, virtually double top estimate.
A one owner and 26,588k on the clock from new in 1989, left-hand drive V8 Vantage X-Pack Volante made £129,100, very strong money and nearly £45,000 more than expected. Although several low-spec Virages did not sell here, and their prices will most likely have to fall even further to do so, a below estimate £73,000 was accepted for a
1998 Aston Martin Virage V600 Coupe. Whilst £67,500 was forthcoming for a 1963 Lagonda Rapide 4-Door Sports Saloon, £27,500 above top estimate.
The high fliers in the Automobilia section came from the estate of explosives expert George Blain who worked directly with the DB5 stage car employed on the set of the Goldfinger movie. 007’s dashboard, which was expected to fetch £450-650, soared to £17,250. His steering column, with £250-350 estimate, realised £8970. Even a pair of complete and as new doors from Bond’s Aston, guide-priced at £350-550, made £6900. Clearly ‘The World Is Not Enough’ for James Bond enthusiasts.
This weekend, it is Ferrari’s turn to go under the valuation spotlight. For once again the market for Maranello’s finest will be subjected to global scrutiny when the prices paid at the annual RM sale at Fiorano test track on Sunday become known. And then, the next day, many more latest auction prices for other top cars will be recorded at the Bonhams and Coys sales at the start of GP week in Monaco. Stay tuned to CCFS for the latest reality checks and post-sale analysis.
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37 ASTONS SELL FOR £2.85m. GOLDFINGER DB5 DASH MAKES £17,250!
Market commentary from CCFS analyst Richard Hudson-Evans
The auction season continues apace with Bonhams third UK car fixture of the year for Aston Martins and Lagondas achieving 37 changes of ownership and an 80% sale rate in a £2,851,088 Saturday afternoon at Newport Pagnell for what was their tenth annual sale catering for the two marques to be staged in the A-M Works Service Department. The average spend per car this was £77,056 and 9 entries did not sell. In the same auction last year, however, 33 Astons sold from 39 offered, with 6 unsold in a 90% sale worth £4.5m and the average price per lot was £129,171. There were less valuable properties crossing the block this year, sure - but, even so, £52,115 less was spent per car.
Top seller this year was a simply stunningly restored 1965 DB5 with triple-Webers fed engine increased to 4.2-litres capacity which raised a way over top estimate £249,000 to much applause. A within-estimate £241,300 was forthcoming for 1962 DB4 Convertible to Vantage specification. Another DB5 Coupe of 1964 vintage, repainted and retrimmed in 007-correct Silver Birch with red leather, and again with a 4.2 unleaded-compatible motor, cost a new owner £188,500 with premium, £8500 more than the guide price. And even though more than ripe for a full restoration, a 1962 DB4 Series 5 fixed head was taken on for £89,500, virtually double top estimate.
A one owner and 26,588k on the clock from new in 1989, left-hand drive V8 Vantage X-Pack Volante made £129,100, very strong money and nearly £45,000 more than expected. Although several low-spec Virages did not sell here, and their prices will most likely have to fall even further to do so, a below estimate £73,000 was accepted for a
1998 Aston Martin Virage V600 Coupe. Whilst £67,500 was forthcoming for a 1963 Lagonda Rapide 4-Door Sports Saloon, £27,500 above top estimate.
The high fliers in the Automobilia section came from the estate of explosives expert George Blain who worked directly with the DB5 stage car employed on the set of the Goldfinger movie. 007’s dashboard, which was expected to fetch £450-650, soared to £17,250. His steering column, with £250-350 estimate, realised £8970. Even a pair of complete and as new doors from Bond’s Aston, guide-priced at £350-550, made £6900. Clearly ‘The World Is Not Enough’ for James Bond enthusiasts.
This weekend, it is Ferrari’s turn to go under the valuation spotlight. For once again the market for Maranello’s finest will be subjected to global scrutiny when the prices paid at the annual RM sale at Fiorano test track on Sunday become known. And then, the next day, many more latest auction prices for other top cars will be recorded at the Bonhams and Coys sales at the start of GP week in Monaco. Stay tuned to CCFS for the latest reality checks and post-sale analysis.