Market Intelligence
The hurricane at Goodwood also struck at Bonhams
Mixed results at Goodwood auction: Unsold Top Lots, but a standout £3.3m Koenigsegg. Stable value for Aston DB5. Lotus Esprit sets new record. Unique Light Strike Vehicle sold. Aston abundance impacts market.
Cliff Goodall’s view
At first glance, the initial data may not reveal the full picture: a comparable number of cars were offered (77 compared to 75 in 2022), and a similar number were sold (48 vs. 47). However, it is worth noting that there was a noticeable increase in cars offered without reserve, climbing from 26.66% to 29.87%. Even in terms of value, the auction seemed robust: it closed at £10,181,884, down from the pre-sale estimate of £17,196,000, but still higher than the £6,601,341 of 2022. This translates to a success rate of 59%, up from last year's 51%.
