fullbore : issue 13 - The Seen

ASTON’S AT AUCTIONASTONS ATAUCTIONAston Martin and LagondaMotor Cars & Related AutomobiliaWorks Service, Newport PagnellSaturday 19 May 2012Entries now invitedFULLBOREBONHAMS, ASTON MARTIN WORKS SERVICE,NEWPORT PAGNELL, 19th MAY 2012In what has become the traditional kick-start to the Aston Martin motoringsummer, this May sees Bonhams’ 12th annual sale of Aston Martins takeplace at the Works Service department, formerly the Aston Martin factory.Last year’s auction saw 25 cars sell for in excess of £100k, with eight for over£200k, and this year’s sale promises to be another feast for both buyers andvendors. For those without that kind of money burning a hole in their pocketthe auction also includes more affordable automobilia.In short, it’s an excellent day out with food and refreshments available, andit’s a good excuse to visit the home of Aston Martin following its recentextensive refurbishment.Among the many Aston Martins to be offered for sale is a recent barndiscovery, namely a 1955 DB2/4 Drophead Coupe (opposite) with anestimate of £70,000 – £90,000. Other lots that have caught our eye include:1952 DB2 VantageEstimate: £260,000 – £300,0001961 DB4Fast road/race specificationEstimate: £90,000 – £120,0001963 DB5 ConvertibleIn present ownership since 1978Estimate: £300,000 – £350,0001968 DB6 Mk 1Estimate: £58,000 – £65,0001971 DBS Vantage SaloonEstimate: £60,000 – £70,0001987 V8 Zagato Vantage Vol’Prototype, 2,500 miles from newEstimate: £100,000 – £140,000FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, OR TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST, PLEASE VISITBONHAMS’ WEBSITE AT: www.bonhams.com/eur/carsaston/In 2011, Bonhams sold more AstonMartins in Europe than any otherauction house.Our Annual sale at Works Service,Newport Pagnell, promises to offervendors and buyers alike another feastof this iconic marque. Last year's salesaw 25 cars selling for in excess of£100,000 and 8 cars for over £200,000.If you are considering selling anAston Martin in 2012, Bonhams offerincomparable experience of themarque and are the natural choice.Recent barn discovery1955 Aston Martin DB2/4Drophead Coupé£70,000 - 90,000Motor Cars:+44 (0) 20 7468 5801ukcars@bonhams.comAutomobilia:+44 (0) 8700 273 618automobilia@bonhams.comBonhams101 New Bond StreetLondon W1S 1SR16International Auctioneers and Valuers – bonhams.com/cars