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Automobilia

Bonhams Automobilia auctions offer a wide range of items relating to motoring, from paintings, prints, sculpture and literature to mascots, models, accessories, spares and memorabilia. We hold auctions in London and online, and contribute to cross-category auctions in the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe throughout the year.

As the market leader for motorcars, motorcycles and related automobilia, we have handled exceptional collections including the Michael Banfield Collection, which featured over 1,000 items of automobilia and achieved a total of £3 million.

BUYING AND SELLING AUTOMOBILIA AT BONHAMS

With offices and representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams gives buyers and sellers access to a global network of collectors and unparalleled marketing resources to achieve the highest price and level of client satisfaction possible. Contact a specialist directly for more information or submit your item online for a free auction estimate.

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Thinking of selling? Get a free auction estimate by submitting your item online or contacting your local Bonhams. With specialists based in towns and cities worldwide, we are your local auction house.

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173 lots available

A Bleriot running-board mounting acetylene generator, patented 1906,
United Kingdom

A Bleriot running-board mounting acetylene generator, patented 1906,

£300 - £500
Two 'Pompe Vadam' and 'Pompe Radia' mechanical tyre-inflators, French, early 20th Century,
United Kingdom

Two 'Pompe Vadam' and 'Pompe Radia' mechanical tyre-inflators, French, early 20th Century,

£300 - £400
Six vintage petrol cans and priming kettles,
United Kingdom

Six vintage petrol cans and priming kettles,

£300 - £400
A mounted display of vintage grease guns,
United Kingdom

A mounted display of vintage grease guns,

£300 - £400
A superb conical brass Imperial Half Gallon measure for the Borough of Dewsbury, made by De Grave & Co London, dated 1893,
United Kingdom

A superb conical brass Imperial Half Gallon measure for the Borough of Dewsbury, made by De Grave & Co London, dated 1893,

£300 - £500
A rare and early 'Motor Union' double-sided enamel sign, 1911-1914,
United Kingdom

A rare and early 'Motor Union' double-sided enamel sign, 1911-1914,

£300 - £400
A Lucas Type SS30 headlamp,
United Kingdom
Coming soon

A Lucas Type SS30 headlamp,

£300 - £400
A selection of believed mostly AJS engine spares
United Kingdom
Coming soon

A selection of believed mostly AJS engine spares

£300 - £400
An illustrated sales catalogue for P.A.L. accessories with prices for 1910, French, and other trade catalogues,
United Kingdom

An illustrated sales catalogue for P.A.L. accessories with prices for 1910, French, and other trade catalogues,

£250 - £350
'Town' and 'Country', a pair of prints after Georges Redon, dated 1905,
United Kingdom

'Town' and 'Country', a pair of prints after Georges Redon, dated 1905,

£250 - £350
A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1907,
United Kingdom

A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1907,

£250 - £350
A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1909,
United Kingdom

A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1909,

£250 - £350
A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1908,
United Kingdom

A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1908,

£250 - £350
A quantity of photographs depicting early motorcars and race events,
United Kingdom

A quantity of photographs depicting early motorcars and race events,

£250 - £350
A Motor Union silver and enamel lapel badge by Spencer & Co of London, 1904,
United Kingdom

A Motor Union silver and enamel lapel badge by Spencer & Co of London, 1904,

£250 - £350
An unusual dual-trumpet mechanical warning signal,
United Kingdom

An unusual dual-trumpet mechanical warning signal,

£250 - £350
A brass four-trumpet bulb horn,
United Kingdom

A brass four-trumpet bulb horn,

£250 - £350
A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1912,
United Kingdom

A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1912,

£220 - £280
A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1910,
United Kingdom

A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1910,

£220 - £280
A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1911,
United Kingdom

A boxed set of Brooklands Automobile Racing Club member's lapel badges, 1911,

£220 - £280
A Veteran motoring themed 'Paris 100k' pewter desk inkwell,
United Kingdom

A Veteran motoring themed 'Paris 100k' pewter desk inkwell,

£200 - £300
A Terrot Cycles Motos enamel advertising sign, French, early 20th Century,
United Kingdom

A Terrot Cycles Motos enamel advertising sign, French, early 20th Century,

£200 - £300
Six assorted motor accessories suppliers' catalogues,
United Kingdom

Six assorted motor accessories suppliers' catalogues,

£200 - £300
A Midland Automobile Club - Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb records brochure for 1905-1913,
United Kingdom

A Midland Automobile Club - Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb records brochure for 1905-1913,

£200 - £300

Specialists contacts

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Toby Wilson

Head of Department

Toby Wilson has been the Head of the Automobilia Department at Bonhams since 2003. He has over 30 years experience in the auction world, all of it gained at international auction houses based in Londo…

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James Garguilo

Specialist

James Garguilo is Administrator and Junior Specialist for Bonhams Automobilia department, based in Guildford. Since joining Bonhams in November 2018, James has supported the sales of exceptional colle…

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Request a valuation

Thinking of selling? Get a free auction estimate by submitting your item online or contacting your local Bonhams. With specialists based in towns and cities worldwide, we are your local auction house.

Submit an item