Bonhams Zoute Results in 2026
The Bonhams Zoute Results confirmed another eight-figure sale for the auction house in Belgium, as a 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400S led the October 11, 2026 event at €1,725,000. Held in Knokke-Heist during Zoute Grand Prix weekend, the Zoute classic car auction generated €10.2 million in total sales and achieved a reported 76 percent sell-through rate.
Bonhams sold 53 vehicle lots from a 72-car catalog. The international event attracted more than 800 registered bidders representing 36 countries, while more than 1,000 people attended in person.
Bonhams Zoute Results at a Glance
- Auction date: October 11, 2026
- Location: Knokke-Heist, Belgium
- Total sales: €10.2 million
- Vehicle lots sold: 53
- Sell-through rate: 76%
- Top sale: 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400S at €1,725,000
- Registered bidders: More than 800 from 36 countries
- In-person attendance: More than 1,000
- Keller Brothers Collection: All 12 cars sold for €3,593,750
The sale marked the 14th year of Bonhams‘ partnership with the Zoute Grand Prix. Although the final total was below the €21.3 million Bonhams achieved at Zoute in 2024, the complete sellout of a major no-reserve collection and strong participation demonstrated continued demand for carefully selected European collector cars.
Top Five Cars Sold
The five most expensive cars in the Bonhams Zoute Sale 2026 brought a combined €4,508,000, representing approximately 44 percent of the auction total.
- 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400S – €1,725,000
- 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – €1,265,000
- 1968 Ferrari Dino 206 GT – €563,500
- 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary – €517,500
- 1979 BMW M1 Coupé – €437,000
Lamborghini Miura Leads the Sale
The 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400S was the clear headliner of the Zoute classic car auction, selling for €1,725,000. Offered without reserve from the Keller Brothers Collection, chassis 4578 was one of 114 late-production P400S examples fitted with ventilated brake discs.
Finished in Giallo Fly with its original Nero leather interior, the Miura retained its matching-numbers engine and original body. Its history included delivery through Garage Foitek in Zurich and an early invoice naming racing driver and dealer Baron Emmanuel “Toulo” de Graffenried.
Bonhams estimated the Lamborghini at €1.6 million to €2 million. The €1.725 million result landed within that range with premium included, although the €1.5 million hammer price was below the published low estimate.
The car had spent years on static display and was offered in need of mechanical recommissioning. Even so, its rarity, preserved specification and no-reserve status helped make it the most valuable car in the Bonhams Zoute Results.
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
A restored 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster finished second at €1,265,000. Originally delivered in Germany in white with tan leather, it later received a frame-off restoration by German 300 SL specialist LARO Sportwagen.
The Mercedes carried a €1.15 million to €1.45 million estimate and sold within that range with premium. Its result reaffirmed the 300 SL Roadster’s position as one of the most established blue-chip models in the European collector-car market.
Ferrari Dino 206 GT
Third place went to a 1968 Ferrari Dino 206 GT that sold for €563,500. Chassis 00150 was the 28th of only 152 examples produced and retained its matching-numbers engine and gearbox.
The alloy-bodied Dino remained highly original and underwent an extensive mechanical overhaul in 2023. Offered with a €500,000 to €550,000 estimate, it exceeded the upper figure once the buyer’s premium was added.
Lamborghini Countach Tops Estimate
A 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary from the Keller Brothers Collection reached €517,500, placing fourth overall. The Rosso Siviglia car had a Beige leather interior, displayed 23,084 kilometers and was one of 657 examples of the anniversary model produced.
The Countach was estimated at €400,000 to €450,000 and offered without reserve. It surpassed its high estimate despite having been kept in static storage and requiring recommissioning, showing the premium bidders were prepared to pay for an appealing color combination and relatively modest recorded mileage.
BMW M1 Completes Top Five
A 1979 BMW M1 Coupé rounded out the five leading Bonhams Zoute auction results at €437,000. One of approximately 450 M1s built, the red car was delivered new in Germany and had remained with the same owner since 2010.
The mid-engined BMW’s engine had reportedly been rebuilt approximately 6,000 kilometers before the auction. Its selling price finished just below the €450,000 lower estimate with premium, reflecting the more selective bidding seen on several cars beyond the sale’s headline lots.
Keller Collection Sells Out
The 12-car Keller Brothers Collection was central to the Bonhams Zoute Sale, producing €3,593,750 and a 100% sell-through rate. The group accounted for approximately 35 percent of the auction’s total sales.
In addition to the Miura and Countach, the collection included a 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT that brought €322,000. A competition-prepared 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup S also stood out, selling without reserve for €138,000 against an estimate of €60,000 to €80,000.
The collection’s performance showed the value of combining recognizable models, transparent catalog descriptions and no-reserve terms. Every Keller car found a buyer, giving the auction guaranteed turnover and sustained bidding momentum.
Selective Bidding Shapes Results
Not every important car sold. A 1965 AC Cobra 289 estimated at €700,000 to €900,000 failed to find a buyer, while a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing estimated at €1.3 million to €1.5 million was withdrawn before the sale.
Individual results varied widely against estimate. The 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup S substantially exceeded its €80,000 high estimate at €138,000, while a 1958 Lancia Appia GT Zagato sold for €79,350 against a €170,000 to €190,000 estimate.
Those outcomes suggest that buyers at the Zoute classic car auction remained disciplined. Strong provenance, desirable specifications and realistic no-reserve offerings produced competitive bidding, while condition concerns or aggressive estimates created resistance.
What the Results Mean
The Bonhams Zoute Results 2026 showed that established European performance cars continue to command substantial prices when rarity, specification and history align. Lamborghini placed two cars among the top four, while the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, Ferrari Dino 206 GT and BMW M1 demonstrated the continued appeal of recognized postwar icons.
At the same time, the results reinforced the importance of reserve strategy. The no-reserve Keller Brothers Collection sold in its entirety, contributed more than one-third of the auction total and supplied two of the four highest-priced cars.
Bonhams closed the 2026 Zoute Sale with €10.2 million in sales, a reported 76% sell-through rate and broad international participation. The €1.725 million Miura supplied the headline, but the larger market message was clear: bidders remain active for high-quality collector cars while applying increasing scrutiny to estimates, condition and provenance.