Hosted once again on the beautiful and spacious grounds of the premier Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, Bonhams’ auction of important collectors’ cars promises an impressive line-up for international connoisseurs with two very noteworthy machines leading the list of early consignments.
First is a car known as “Le Petite Royale”, the 1930 Bugatti Type 46 Faux Cabriolet with coachwork by Veth & Zoon. At its debut, The Motor magazine said the Type 46 “combines the luxury of a large limousine, the perfect flexibility and top gear performance of a thoroughbred, with the perfect road holding, speed and acceleration of a sports model.” Exemplifying the crème de la crème of touring cars, the elegant and sporting Type 46 was among the best of the Molsheim models, and this particular car – the recipient of a painstaking concours-level restoration – is among the very best in existence.
Then, of course, is a car that needs little introduction, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe – one of the most universally loved and iconic luxury sports cars ever built. This too has benefitted from an exhaustive, no-expense-spared restoration and is finished in stunning strawberry with tan interior. With its futuristic design and graceful appearance, the Gullwing belies the fact that it’s a true sports car at heart, engineered for performance. These attributes – superior design and performance – combined with low production numbers and its magnetic appeal, have catapulted Gullwings to the top of the post-War sports car market.
Bonhams is also proud to present a stylish 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet. This fine example of Cord’s landmark front-wheel-drive design was a 1957 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Class Winner and is offered direct from long-term private ownership.
First is a car known as “Le Petite Royale”, the 1930 Bugatti Type 46 Faux Cabriolet with coachwork by Veth & Zoon. At its debut, The Motor magazine said the Type 46 “combines the luxury of a large limousine, the perfect flexibility and top gear performance of a thoroughbred, with the perfect road holding, speed and acceleration of a sports model.” Exemplifying the crème de la crème of touring cars, the elegant and sporting Type 46 was among the best of the Molsheim models, and this particular car – the recipient of a painstaking concours-level restoration – is among the very best in existence.
Then, of course, is a car that needs little introduction, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe – one of the most universally loved and iconic luxury sports cars ever built. This too has benefitted from an exhaustive, no-expense-spared restoration and is finished in stunning strawberry with tan interior. With its futuristic design and graceful appearance, the Gullwing belies the fact that it’s a true sports car at heart, engineered for performance. These attributes – superior design and performance – combined with low production numbers and its magnetic appeal, have catapulted Gullwings to the top of the post-War sports car market.
Bonhams is also proud to present a stylish 1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet. This fine example of Cord’s landmark front-wheel-drive design was a 1957 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Class Winner and is offered direct from long-term private ownership.