Bonhams
101 New Bond Street London
W1S 1SR
1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon For Sale by Auction
- One of only 208 produced
- Delivered new in the UK to the Hon. Lady Hogg
- Fully restored by P&A Wood during 2005-2007
- Part of the Stan West Collection since December 2009
VIEWING
Goodwood Revival, Chichester
Friday 17 September 09:00 - 17:00 BST
Saturday 18 September 09:00 - 17:00 BST
Bidding Notices
- Bid online/ APP
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- Bid by telephone/ absentee
We require a completed Bidder Registration Form returned by email to us - please click 'Message the seller'.
The form can be found at the back of every catalogue and on our website.
Please note we cannot guarantee bids within 24 hours of the sale.
Bidding by telephone will only be accepted on a lot with a lower estimate in excess of £1, 000.
- Bid in person
You can pre-register online at our website or obtain a paddle at our Registration Desk.
- New Bidders
You must provide proof of identity when submitting bids. A copy of a government- issued photo identification (driving licence or passport) showing your full name and date of birth, and, if not shown on the ID document, proof of your current address (utility bill or bank statement).
For company account or other entities, please contact us in relation to the documents you will need to provide. Failure to do this may result in your bids not being processed.
For all other enquiries, contact our Client Services department on by calling us or clicking 'Message the seller'
Buyers' Premium and Charges
Like the vast majority of auctioneers Bonhams charge what is known as a Buyer's Premium. Buyer's Premium on all Automobilia lots will adhere to Bonhams group policy:
27. 5% on the first £2, 500 of the hammer price; 25% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £2, 500 up to and including £300, 000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £300, 000 up to and including £3, 000, 000; and 13. 9% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £3, 000, 000. This applies to each lot purchased and is subject to VAT.
For Motor Cars and Motorcycles a 15% Buyer's Premium is payable on the first £500, 000 of the final Hammer Price of each Lot, and 12% on any amount by which the Hammer Price exceeds £500, 000. VAT at the standard rate is payable on the Premium by all Buyers, unless otherwise stated.
Some lots may be subject to VAT on the Hammer Price. These lots will be clearly marked with the relevant symbol printed beside the lot number in the catalogue.
Shipping Notices
Automobilia
All purchased lots must be collected from the sale venue by 1pm on the day after the sale. All un-collected purchased lots shall then be removed to Bonhams Guildford office at the buyers expense.
Bonhams Guildford office located at: 4 Millmead Guildford, GU2 4BE
Uncollected lots will be available for collection by appointment only from Wednesday 22 September.
To arrange an appointment for collection please contact the Automobilia Department
All lots will be charged £10+VAT uplift and storage at £1+VAT per day per lot.
All lots marked with a "diamond"" symbol will be charged £25+VAT uplift and storage at £5+VAT per day per lot.
All lots marked with a "two diamond"" symbol will be charged £50+VAT uplift and storage at £10+VAT per day per lot.
All lots marked with a "three diamond"" symbol will be removed by E M Rogers to their Northampton store at the buyers expense. Each lot will be charged £100+VAT uplift and £5+VAT per lot per day storage.
Storage will commence from Tuesday 21 September. NB: E M Rogers provide storage but cannot ship Automobilia lots.
Shippers or Agents wishing to collect on behalf of the purchaser must provide written instruction from the client before Bonhams will release the lot(s). All purchases are at buyers risk from the fall of the hammer.
Motor Cars
Removal and Storage of Vehicles
Vehicles must be collected from the sale venue by 12 noon on Monday 20 September 2021, at which point all remaining unpaid lots will be uplifted by E. M. Rogers to their store at the buyers expense. If the buyer is South of London their car will be uplifted to a store near Fleet. If the buyer is North of London or overseas the car will be uplifted to a store in Northampton (please see Guide for Buyers).
Buyers should satisfy themselves that they have collected all relevant log books, documents and keys relating to their Lot(s) at time of collection.
Otherwise Lots shall be removed to storage at the Buyer's expense (see below). Lots are at the Buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer.
It is strongly advisable that overseas purchasers and absentee bidders make arrangements regarding collection with Bonhams in advance of Sale.
Vehicle Removal charges
£260 + VAT per vehicle
Vehicle Storage charges
First 14 days
£14 + VAT per motor car per day
Thereafter
£30 + VAT per motor car per week
Transport and Shipping
A representative from E. M. Rogers will be at the Sale and can arrange national and international transportation as agent for the Buyer or the Seller (as the case may be).
E. M. Rogers
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