Collector Cars Featured in the Bonhams|Cars Goodwood Members’ Meeting Sale

CHICHESTER, SUSSEX, UK – March 27, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Commencing the much-anticipated 2024 UK auction season, Bonhams|Cars is delighted to return to the prestigious Goodwood Members’ Meeting for its annual sale scheduled for 14 April 2024. The event promises an exciting lineup featuring revered British marques such as Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and Jaguar with timeless treasures from Lagonda and MG presented throughout. Offerings from Ferrari, Mercedes, and Porsche will be featured in this year’s lineup with their legendary performance and undeniable prestige.

Highlights to see:

1936 Lagonda LG45 Rapide Tourer, estimate £450,000 – £600,000

A true supercar of its day, the 1936 Lagonda LG45 Rapide Tourer, estimate £450,000 – £600,000, is one of few 1930s automobiles capable of comfortably exceeding 100mph. One of only 25 built (24 surviving) and having remained in present family ownership since 1958, as confirmed by the two old-style logbooks on file, ‘12170/R’ was professionally restored in the early 1990s by marque specialist Cedar Classics (Derek Green and David Ayre). With so few made, ‘12170/R’ represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire an original and well documented example of one these fabulous cars.

1954 Bentley R-Type 4.9-Litre Continental Sports Saloon, estimate £450,000 – £550,000

The pinnacle of Bentley’s achievements in the post-war era, the 1954 Bentley R-Type 4.9-Litre Continental Sports Saloon, estimate £450,000 – £550,000, was developed by Rolls-Royce stylist John Blatchley in collaboration with coachbuilder H J Mulliner. One of only 208 produced, ‘BC38D’ is presented in its original colour scheme and has been used sparingly in recent years, having undergone extensive mechanical refurbishment completed in 2014.

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ‘Crown Edition’ Coupé, estimate £200,000 – £300,000, without reserve

One of only ten rare and ultra-exclusive “Crown Edition” made, this 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ‘Crown Edition’ Coupé, estimate £200,000 – £300,000 offered without reserve, was picked from the production line and upgraded with 722-specification parts, including the uprated and modified engine, carbon fibre aerodynamic parts, stiffer dampers, and 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels. The Crown Edition was truly a 722 in all but name. Finished in white with Silver Arrow red leather interior, it comes from single-ownership and benefits from a…