The star cars of the Goodwood Revival 2024 auction

John Redfern

September 6, 2024

A celebration of retro cars going under the hammer
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This weekend’s Goodwood Revival sees classic racing cars meet period outfits, in what could be the world’s best-dressed motorsport event.

Alongside the on-track exploits, Bonhams will be hosting an auction of collector cars and automobilia. Viewing takes place on Friday 6 September, with the sale itself held on Saturday 7 September 2024.

Ahead of the auction, we have taken a look at some of the amazing cars set to cross the block.
1998 Porsche 911 Turbo
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This is not just any 993-generation Porsche 911 Turbo. No, this is claimed to be the very last air-cooled 911 to leave the Zuffenhausen factory gates, before production switched to the water-cooled 996 model.

Built for German author Clauss Vanderborg, Porsche’s Sonderwunsch (Special Wishes) department spent six months on the car known as ‘The Last Waltz’. Finished in Ocean Blue with a Night Blue interior, a unique interior plaque pays tribute to Ferry Porsche, who died on the same day this 911 was built.

With such a remarkable history, and just 6,800 miles on its odometer, this historically significant Porsche comes with a suitably large pre-auction estimate. Bank on spending between £700,000 and £800,000.
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish 2+2
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Aston Martin has just announced a new Vanquish supercar, but the Bonhams Goodwood sale includes an impressive example of the original. Adding to its appeal, this particular car was originally ordered by actor Hugh Grant, following the filming of About A Boy.

Finished in Solway Grey with a Charcoal leather interior, Grant specified the Vanquish in 2+2 seating configuration. A built-in car phone, satellite navigation and a tracker were all included, along with a 466hp 5.9-litre V12.

There are 13 Aston Martin dealer stamps in the service book, and Hugh Grant’s name appears as the original owner. A guide price of £55,000 to £65,000 makes it much more affordable than the latest Vanquish.
2006 Aston Martin Vanquish S
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In 2004 Aston Martin released the Vanquish S, which saw the styling updated, suspension enhanced and more power extracted from the 5.9-litre V12. With 527hp on offer, the Vanquish S could achieve a top speed of 200mph.

This example was originally registered in the United States, then imported to the UK in 2018. It’s had three owners on this side of the Atlantic, with just under 21,000 miles now recorded on the odometer.

Finished in Onyx Black, with a black and ivory leather interior, the Vanquish S could sell for between £50,000 and £70,000.
2007 Aston Martin DB7 Zagato Coupe
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The Bonhams sale includes a rare example of Aston Martin DB7 Zagato, created through the long-running partnership between the British marque and the Italian design house.

Inspired by the DB4 GT Zagato of the 1960s, the DB7 came with a shortened wheelbase and bespoke bodywork. Its 6.0-litre V12 engine was tuned to produce 441hp, with the option of a six-speed manual gearbox or five-speed automatic.

Limited to 99 examples, this car is number 28 from the production run. Having covered 3,666 miles from new, the Zagato comes with a guide price of £200,000 to £260,000.
2021 Aston Martin V12 Speedster
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For an even rarer limited-edition Aston Martin, how about one of the 88 V12 Speedsters produced? Based on the contemporary Vantage, a twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre V12 was fitted, producing 700hp and 555lb ft of torque.

Without a windscreen, top speed was limited to 186mph. Other features include 21-inch alloy wheels, carbon ceramic brakes and a storage pod behind the seats for racing helmets.

This is one of the 12 right-hand-drive V12 Speedsters, and has covered only 325 miles since being delivered. Such rarity results in a potential auction price of between £700,000 and £900,000.
2020 Bentley Continental GT Pikes Peak
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Aston Martin is not the only premium British marque at the Bonhams sale, with this special-edition Bentley Continental GT also up for sale. It’s one of 15 examples made to celebrate Bentley’s record-breaking run at the renowned Pikes Peak hill climb in Colorado, USA.

Exclusive Radium paintwork, a carbon fibre body kit and 22-inch gloss black alloy wheels were part of the Pikes Peak specification. On the inside, the dashboard features a map of the hill climb route, with Radium stitching used for the headrests. Bentley left the W12 engine untouched, but 635hp was more than adequate for the Pikes Peak challenge.

Taken from the collection of Peter Saywell, the Continental GT has only 667 miles recorded. Expect to pay between £195,000 and £230,000.
1968 Ford Escort Mk1 1.6 FVA Group 5
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With a guide price of £180,000 to £250,000, here’s one of the most recognisable Mk1 Escorts ever made. This is a genuine Alan Mann Racing car, wearing the distinctive red and gold livery, and modified to compete in Class D of the British Saloon Car Championship.

Raced by drivers including Graham Hill, Jackie Oliver and Roger Clark during the 1968 season, what made this particular Escort special was the supercharged Cosworth FVA Formula 2-spec engine under the bonnet. Supercharged in only the mildest of ways, the resulting 210hp certainly made the Escort lively, although trick rear suspension helped control things.

Passed through the hands of various collectors, the Escort has recently undergone a restoration. A winning bidder could find themselves eligible to take part in next year’s Goodwood Revival.
1971 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico
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The 1970s were a different time for Formula One, seeing events such as the non-championship ‘Victory Race’ held at Brands Hatch. Alongside the main event was the Jack Brabham Trophy Race for Formula One Team Managers, featuring 15 identically prepared Ford Escort Mexicos.

This particular car was driven by Lotus team boss Colin Chapman, who found himself embroiled in a battle with Jack Brabham throughout the race. Chapman actually managed to claim the lead at one point, but eventually finished in third place.

Of the 15 cars which took part in the Jack Brabham Trophy Race, only three are believed to still exist. Being a survivor, and linked with an icon such as Colin Chapman, makes a £60,000 to £95,000 guide price easy to understand.
1980 Ford Capri 3.0 Competition
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Although this Ford Capri may look like it was racing during the 1980s, it is actually a much more recent creation. Built in 2020, the Capri is described by its vendor as ‘simply the fastest Group 1 Capri available’.

A new Rik Wood 3.0-litre engine is underneath the long bonnet, connected to a custom side-exit exhaust. There is also an FIA-specification roll cage, carbon fibre bucket seat and a fire suppression system.

Wins at both the Donington Historic Festival and Silverstone Classic support just how impressive this Capri build is. It could sell for between £80,000 and £120,000.
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth
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Ford’s determination to keep the Sierra RS Cosworth winning on track led to the emergence of the RS500 in 1987. Tickford was responsible for converting the 500 road cars, allowing Ford to homologate changes to its racing models.

Alterations included a new front bumper with the fog lights removed to aid cooling, plus an extra Gurney flap for the rear spoiler. A larger turbocharger and a revised air inlet manifold pushed output to 227hp.

Completely unrestored, this example still wears the scars of a theft attempt in the 1990s, and comes on original Dunlop Sport D40 tyres. Stored for 30 years, it has a guide price of £100,000 to £150,000.
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 Rallyewagen
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Even today, the choice of the Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC as the basis for a rally car will raise some eyebrows. But, the German manufacturer went all in, giving the 450 SLC a 5.0-litre V8 engine and a bespoke automatic transmission to tackle the World Rally Championship.

This is one of only seven works cars built, making its debut on the 1979 Safari Rally as a practice car. It would fulfil the same role on the Côte d’Ivoire Rally, where Mercedes-Benz would claim a historic 1-2-3-4 finish. A second place for Bjorn Waldegard helped him win the 1979 Drivers’ Championship.

Raced only once in 1980, this 450 SLC took second position on the Rally Codasur in Argentina with Hannu Mikkola at the wheel. Restored and returned to 1979/1980 specification, the rallying Merc could sell for between £200,000 and £300,000.
1985 Audi Sport Quattro
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Built as a pure homologation model for Audi’s Group B rallying endeavours, the Sport shaved 320mm from the Quattro’s wheelbase to improve agility. Lighter weight was another byproduct of the drastic shortening, aided by the use of Kevlar for the wings and roof.

Powering the Sport Quattro was a 2.2-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine with a new 20-valve setup. In the road-going version, the Sport Quattro came with 306hp and 258lb ft of torque, while the rally weapons generated much more.

First registered in the UK in 1986, the Sport Quattro has had only two owners since. With a low mileage and recent service, expect to pay between £495,000 and £595,000 for this Audi icon.
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring
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One of the most collectible versions of the classic Porsche 911, the Carrera RS 2.7 was also developed with motorsport motivations in mind. Porsche initially only planned to build 500 cars for homologation purposes, but eventually made more than three times as many to satisfy demand.

A 2.7-litre version of the flat-six engine generated 210hp, combined with upgraded suspension and a distinctive ‘ducktail’ rear spoiler. This particular right-hand-drive car was ordered in Touring specification, bringing additional comforts to the Carrera RS – including electric windows and a sunroof.

Cherished by its late owner for almost 50 years, the Carrera RS comes with an extensive history file, and has seen previous restoration work. It could achieve £400,000 to £500,000 at Goodwood.
1986 Porsche 911 Turbo SE 'Flat Nose'
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The Porsche 911 Turbo is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, with this being one of the last 930-generation versions created. It also happens to be one of the rarest: one of just 18 right-hand-drive ‘flatnose’ cars.

Originally an aftermarket option by Kremer Racing, Porsche began offering official flatnose conversions in 1986 through its Sonderwunsch (Special wishes) programme. The makeover included pop-up headlights to give the 330hp Turbo even more visual impact.

Owned by the same family since 1986, just over 12,600 miles have been recorded on the odometer during the last four decades. Recent servicing work will help support a guide price of £160,000 to £200,000.
1964 Austin Mini Cooper 1071 S
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Sheffield-born Anita Taylor enjoyed a considerable motorsport career during the 1960s, being one of the first women to race in the British Saloon Car Championship (BSCC).

She formed a team, Aurora Racing, with her brother Trevor Taylor, who had raced alongside Jim Clark at Lotus. This Mini, affectionately known as ‘Minty’, was used by Anita during the 1964 BSCC season. A mid-season engine upgrade saw Anita beat her brother for the first time at Oulton Park.

Sold at the end of the 1964 season, the Mini passed through multiple collectors, before being returned to its original livery and specification in 2019. A true piece of British motorsport history, Minty could fetch £65,000 to £90,000.
1967 MGB Roadster
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The 1968 London-Sydney Marathon Rally was one of the earliest endurance rallies, created by Daily Express owner Sir Max Aitken to help promote British engineering. The 10,373-mile event lasted more than three weeks, with only 56 cars from the 98 entrants reaching the finish line.

One car that made it to Sydney was this MGB roadster, driven by Jean Denton and Tom Boyce. Finishing in 42nd position, the MGB also claimed the sports car class win.

Little is known about the car’s post-rally life, but it was restored by the MG Car Club’s MGB Register in Abingdon-on-Thames. Back in its original London-Sydney livery, it comes with a pre-auction estimate of between £20,000 and £50,000.
1959 BMC 5-Ton Race Transporter
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If you already have a garage stuffed with classic BMC racing cars, what better way to carry them to the Goodwood Revival than a genuine BMC transporter?

Originally used as a mobile classroom to train dealership mechanics, it was later transferred to the BMC Competitions Department. Following the merger with Leyland, it was used to support the British Leyland Special Tuning team, which ran works Triumph Dolomite Sprints and a Morris Marina.

Following a lengthy restoration, completed in 2005, the truck was purchased by its current vendor at the 2018 Goodwood Revival. Some £14,000 has been spent since, with the vendor confirming that it can carry two Austin Minis if needed. Yours for between £40,000 to £60,000, if the guide price is accurate.