A simply stunning 911 2.4s!

[estacion]

Very nice....

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22723/lot/329/

[williaa68]

The buyers premium is astonishing - 25% of the first £50k, then 20% + vat. Is that usual or is that a "festival of speed" special!?

[EricE]

I doubt this will make the estimate. Then again I've thought that of most 911S auctions in the last five years and was consistently proven wrong.

[RSVP911]

williaa68 said:

The buyers premium is astonishing - 25% of the first £50k, then 20% + vat. Is that usual or is that a "festival of speed" special!?

Just checking this is a fee on top of price paid that the buyer then pays the auction house ? Cheers

[rubystone]

RSVP911 said:

Just checking this is a fee on top of price paid that the buyer then pays the auction house ? Cheers

Yes

[Koln-RS]

I think the colour might put some buyers off.

[Hugo a Gogo]

link to 'similar items' on that page
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/15297/lot/5/ huh?

[stevewak]

rubystone said:

RSVP911 said:

Just checking this is a fee on top of price paid that the buyer then pays the auction house ? Cheers

Yes

I think Bonhams has made a mistake here and only mentioned the Automobilia Buyer's Premium which is this very high rate (and for watches, jewellery etc). Another June Motor Cars catalogue I have has the - still high - rates of 15% on the first £50k, then 12% from then onwards to the hammer price. Plus 20% VAT on this premium (not the entire price although in some exceptional circumstances this might occur).

[roygarth]

I will be interesting to see if it gets estimate. On the face of it, and subject to inspection, this is pretty much as 'good as it gets' in terms of provenance, condition etc...and it is RHD.

[pete.g]

All you need are two or more big egos at the auction for the bidding to go silly - at which point the vendors of every dog rough old Porsche will stick another 20% onto an already ludicrous price.

[RSVP911]

stevewak said:

I think Bonhams has made a mistake here and only mentioned the Automobilia Buyer's Premium which is this very high rate (and for watches, jewellery etc). Another June Motor Cars catalogue I have has the - still high - rates of 15% on the first £50k, then 12% from then onwards to the hammer price. Plus 20% VAT on this premium (not the entire price although in some exceptional circumstances this might occur).

Amazing - roughly a £K 30 premium on top of a car selling at £K 200 - that's quite a fee

[estacion]

I had the chance to see the car today, it's at the Bonhams head office in New Bond Street. I must say it looked quite spectacular. And when you consider that some of the paintings on the wall cost more, it looked like a bargain!!

[squirejo]

Is everyone sitting down?

[Fast Bug]

I'll put my hand in the air, and say that although I'm a fan of classic Porsche I am no expert on prices....

But how fking much?!?!?

[RSVP911]

Sorry have I missed something - assume it sold today ?

[RSVP911]

Slippydiff said:

Take a look Richard : https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22723/lot/329/

Ah , I see

[squirejo]

Dont worry, the person that really wanted a lhd, sepia brown car with non original seats, a mixed restoration history but much remedial work with uk names only had to shell out £130k. As the auctioneer said, bargain!

[RSVP911]

squirejo said:

Dont worry, the person that really wanted a lhd, sepia brown car with non original seats, a mixed restoration history but much remedial work with uk names only had to shell out £130k. As the auctioneer said, bargain!

I've changed my mind : I'll take yours off you for £K 120 , but only to help you out - I don't really want it

What was the reserve on the black one , do you know ?

[EricE]

bonhams said:

Sold for £393,500 inc. premium (~US$ 620,000/556,000 Euro) by Bonhams at Goodwood today.

Puzzling. That's LHD '73 2.7 RS Touring money.

http://www.coys.co.uk/auction.php?itemID=6337&...


I assume the previous owner plus RHD made all the difference there. I wonder if it went to Asia / Hong Kong?

[squirejo]

RSVP911 said:

I've changed my mind : I'll take yours off you for £K 120 , but only to help you out - I don't really want it

What was the reserve on the black one , do you know ?

Dunno guide was 250-300. It was purchased I recall in 2013 from paul stephens for something like 85-95. I remember speaking to him about from Heathrow airport before i bought mine. It has been restored by a proper outfit. It's got nice heritage and all that but even so. A new ceiling.