The Zoute Sale marks Bonhams|Cars Best Sale of the Year

Achieving in excess of €21 million and headlined by remarkable cars – the ex- Équipe Nationale Belge 1956 Porsche 550RS Spyder sold for €2.53 million and a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss sold for €3.2. million

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Knokke-Heist, Le Zoute – October 8, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The Bonhams|Cars Zoute Sale has once again proven to be the most significant collector car auction on the Bonhams|Cars calendar – with this year’s edition grossing the best result for Bonhams|Cars in 2024. The auction attracted more than 1,100 registrations, welcomed an international crowd of several thousand people, with many actively bidding in the room. With several 7-figure car sales and 44 new buyers on a mere 68 lots, the auction overall totaled €21.3 million.

A highlight of the auction was the return of the 1956 Porsche 550RS from ‘EQUIPE NATIONALE BELGE’ to its homeland. This iconic race car was unveiled to the Belgian crowd for the first time, sparking significant interest, and eventually selling to a well-known private Belgian collector for €2,530,000.

Representing contemporary collectibles, a show-stopping monochromatic 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss was presented in a striking red-on-red example. The very last of the ultra-exclusive Stirling Moss series, this car exceeded expectations selling for €3,220,000.

The Zoute Sale, which presented 68 collector cars in addition to automobilia, achieved €21.3 million with a 95% sell through rate.

241008 The crowd at Bonhams|Cars Zoute Sale, 2024

The crowd at Bonhams|Cars Zoute Sale, 2024.

The event marked the 12th edition of Bonhams|Cars’ partnership with the Zoute Grand Prix, attracting hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts from Northern Europe and beyond. The 12,500 visitors who purchased a ticket for the Zoute Grand Prix Gallery by EY were treated to a unique selection of exclusive historic and modern cars in the 11,000 m² beach pavilion.

After three days of previews, the live auction was led by Bonhams|Cars’ James Knight who managed to spot the many bids in the room amongst the large crowd. With paddles raising in the room, phones active, and online participation, buyers hailed from 18 countries reaching as far as Europe, the U.S., and Asia.

Philip Kantor, Bonhams|Cars International Chairman based in Belgium, said: “We’re thrilled to continue to see our partnership with The Zoute Grand Prix flourish year after year, elevating each edition to unprecedented levels of success.”

Gregory Tuytens, Bonhams|Cars Head of Sale based in Belgium. “This year, we curated an extraordinary collection of cars, spanning all eras. The vibrant response from the crowd was testament to our selection. The auction room buzzed with anticipation and excitement, as eager bidders engaged in lively competition.”

Zoute Top 10 Lots

Sale: The Zoute Sale
Location: Knokke-Heist, Le Zoute
Date: 6 October 2024

About Bonhams|Cars

Bonhams|Cars uniquely offers a choice of live, online and private platforms for buying and selling collector cars—platforms characterised by levels of trust, reliability, and transparency born of over three decades of experience as the premier automotive auction house. Through prestigious live auctions around the world, 24/7 online auctions, and our recently introduced Private Sales service, Bonhams|Cars makes it simple for buyers and sellers to find the platform that best meets their needs.

Bonhams|Cars host 17 live auctions annually, participates in all the significant concours around the world, and presents unique selling opportunities at international events such as the 2024 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, Goodwood Motorsport Events in the UK, The Quail on the Monterey Peninsula in California, The Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island, and The Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium. At Bonhams|Cars Online, formerly The Market by Bonhams, we provide our clients with fast, expert, accurate and agile single-car auctions, 24/7. With dedicated motoring departments in London, Paris, Los Angeles, New York, Brussels and beyond, Bonhams|Cars has a world-class team with expertise in all divisions, from vintage cars to racing motorsport and automobilia to motorcycles.

For more information, please visit BonhamsCars.com

About The Bonhams Network

Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognized for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars.

Founded in 1793, Bonhams has representatives in more than 30 countries and operates flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognizing the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement. More information here.

For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

Source: Bonhams|Cars

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