The Bonhams end-of-year Important Motor Cars & Fine Automobilia sale will be held at Mercedes-Benz World, it was announced in an August 17 press release. The December sale is traditionally Bonhams’ largest of the season, by value and volume, and offers a wide variety of motor cars spanning all periods, types, and marques.
James Knight, Group Head of Bonhams Motoring department, said, “Having attended a couple of functions at Mercedes-Benz World, I had cast an envious eye over the building. If I were to design a purpose built motor car auction facility, it would not be far off what the venue provides, it really has everything. I am really excited about this venue—it ticks every box for us, our sellers and buyers.”
In addition to its remarkable setting—within the banking of Britain’s first ever purpose-built racing circuit, the famous Brooklands Motor Course—the avant garde venue draws a lively crowd on race weekends, with visitors often checking odds or placing a quick wager on new sports betting sites between laps at Cafe 1886 or while relaxing in the Gullwing restaurant. The prestigious new Brooklands Hotel stands directly adjacent, providing a seamless blend of heritage and contemporary hospitality.
Shuttle service directly links Mercedes-Benz World and Weybridge railway station, with convenient connections to London, the M25, and Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.