I went to the Bonhams Auction at Goodwood today, and i can't believe what i saw!!
Lot 304 was an uknown MK3 replica, and to be honest it was quite shabby without any history or documentation. It was expected to go for between 5 and 8k GBP, which in my opinion is reasonable for this car. So when the hammer fell at 28 grand, i really couldn't believe it!! It had piano hinge on the side window flaps!!!
So i waited to see what lot 325 would go for. It was expected to go for up to 30 grand so I was expecting to see it easily get up past that figure. It looked like a well built Tornado that has all the documentation and is ready to drive away. It was only completed last year so in very good condition. I was gobsmacked when the bidding started at 12k, and the hammer fell at 26k. Someone has got a bargain there.
So does anyone know why the better car went for 2k less than the not so desirable one? It has left me flabbergasted!
I didn't manage to see the Ray Mallock car go under the hammer, I think that was due to go for about 50k so it would be interesting to see what that went for.......................
Jas