The priciest and prettiest cars of Bonhams’ 2017 Scottsdale auction - pictures

When this Renault 5 was built, it received what Bonhams describes as a “rare” factory upgrade, boosting power from 158bhp to 185bhp. That figure is available at 6,000rpm thanks to the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine.

Having had just two owners since new, this example has less than 17,000 miles on the odometer and is expected to fetch somewhere between £73,000 and £94,000.

Constructed at Aston’s factory in Newport Pagnell towards the end of 1978, this 315bhp V8 Volante could get from 0-100mph in less than 14 seconds en route to a top speed of 160mph, and was claimed to be the fastest production car in th

Upon completion this model was shipped to the US with left-hand drive and, according to the history file, has done less than 25,000 miles since new. The auctioneers expect it go for £160,000-£200,000.

Described as “one of the most exciting and exclusive off-road vehicles ever”, the LM002 reminds us of a time when Lamborghini wasn’t just about lavish supercars. Equipped with a 5.2-litre V12, this vehicle churned out 444bhp when fresh

Fitted with a 290-litre fuel tank and specially designed run-flat tyres, the car was known as the ‘Rambo Lambo’ in the US, and another of this vehicle’s 327 siblings was owned by three-time Formula One champion Ayrton Senna. Bidders ar

You’ll be familiar with the Enzo’s original specs already: 651bhp from a 6.0-litre V12 and a 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds. And the brakes were just as impressive as the acceleration, stopping the car completely from 125mph in just 5.7 s

With an estimate of £2,300,000-£2,600,000, this Enzo will likely be one of the most expensive items sold at this year’s auction. It has completed just 3,600 miles since new – a meagre 257 miles for every year of its life – and is one o

Amid the success of the D-Type at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the late 1950s, Jaguar was already working on its E-Type successor. Competition versions showed early promise, but the arrival of the Ferrari 250 GTO prompted a rethink for t

The Lightweight version – of which only 12 were built – was equipped with an aluminium alloy body to reduce weight, and the 3.8-litre competition engine was upgraded with Lucas fuel injection to push the power up to 293bhp. This car wo

Hypercars that hadn’t even rolled out of the factory a couple of years ago are already appearing in auction lists, and Scottsdale 2017 has its fair share, including this Porsche 918 Spyder. The top end of the estimate reaches £1,200,00

This 4.6-litre V8 hybrid has 887bhp at its disposal and with a 0-60mph figure of just 2.2 seconds, it is one of the fastest accelerating production cars in the world. Remarkably though, its sole, Miami-based owner has clocked up just 8

This 4.6-litre V8 hybrid has 887bhp at its disposal and with a 0-60mph figure of just 2.2 seconds, it is one of the fastest accelerating production cars in the world. Remarkably though, its sole, Miami-based owner has clocked up just 8

This 4.6-litre V8 hybrid has 887bhp at its disposal and with a 0-60mph figure of just 2.2 seconds, it is one of the fastest accelerating production cars in the world. Remarkably though, its sole, Miami-based owner has clocked up just 8

Expected to raise between £6,100,000 and £7,300,000, this former Ferrari racer is steeped in history, having competed in the 1952 Mille Miglia, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Targa Florio. Transmission issues scuppered its chances in

In the summer of 1952 this car – the 17^th of 22 chassis – passed into private ownership, and has since clocked up numerous racing appearances via a series of owners across the globe. The 340 was completely restored by L

In the summer of 1952 this car – the 17^th of 22 chassis – passed into private ownership, and has since clocked up numerous racing appearances via a series of owners across the globe. The 340 was completely restored by L

A classic auction is never complete without a Ferrari 275 GTB, and this sale is no exception. This gorgeous silver model – with bodywork famously designed by Pininfarina – was restored in 1991, but had its paint changed to dark blue wi

As the last-but-one of the 275 GTBs production run, this example arrived late enough to receive engineering refinements that earlier incarnations didn’t benefit from, making it one of the most desirable GTBs of its kind. Even with 42,0

Celebrating Lamborghini’s 25^th anniversary as a manufacturer, this special edition of the Countach was styled by Horacio Pagani and developed in part by triple World Rally Champion Sandro Munari. Though the V12 engine was vi

Fitted with the fuel injectors typical of models built for the USA, this Countach differs from most of its counterparts with the rare “wing delete” option removing the rear spoiler. It has clocked just over 6,000 miles since new and wi

Here’s another potential big money maker, which is commanding a sale price of some £4,100,000-£4,900,00 despite approaching its 90^th birthday. This 6.8-litre Mercedes-Benz TYP S from 1928 was popular with celebrities of the

It’s not hard to see why. With 120bhp to play with – or 180bhp with the supercharger engaged – the ‘S’ was said to be “a true all rounder” on race tracks and hill climbs alike. At a time just ahead of the Great Depression, Mercedes-Ben

With the hammer expected to come down on this lot in the £41,000-£81,000 region, this Corvette Racer is unlikely to generate many headlines, but we love the look of it. The V8-engined racer is said to generate a whopping 493bhp, and fe

With a racing history which can be traced back to 1983, the car used to compete in the SCCA GT1 category and in the SVRA A Production class before having its block size reduced. A cosmetic refresh was completed in 2009, but it hasn’t r

With a racing history which can be traced back to 1983, the car used to compete in the SCCA GT1 category and in the SVRA A Production class before having its block size reduced. A cosmetic refresh was completed in 2009, but it hasn’t r

With a racing history which can be traced back to 1983, the car used to compete in the SCCA GT1 category and in the SVRA A Production class before having its block size reduced. A cosmetic refresh was completed in 2009, but it hasn’t r

With a racing history which can be traced back to 1983, the car used to compete in the SCCA GT1 category and in the SVRA A Production class before having its block size reduced. A cosmetic refresh was completed in 2009, but it hasn’t r

Much like the 275 GTB, there’s usually a 250 GT knocking about in these types of auctions as well. This model – one of only 202 Series II Cabriolets – was the 46^th car of a production run totalling more than 900 units. Bonha

The 3.0-litre V12 produced 240bhp at 7,000rpm when new, and following a life of frequent participation in road rallies was given a significant cosmetic restoration in 2011. This led to further work to the brake calipers, the overdrive

The 3.0-litre V12 produced 240bhp at 7,000rpm when new, and following a life of frequent participation in road rallies was given a significant cosmetic restoration in 2011. This led to further work to the brake calipers, the overdrive

This 904 GTS is one of the prettiest cars in this year’s Scottsdale auction, and its condition is testament to sparing use and careful maintenance since its racing days in the mid-sixties. The car was licensed for road use in 1969, but

The 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine could crank out 180bhp back in its heyday, and having avoided crashes out on the racetrack, its original fibreglass body remains intact. No wonder the auctioneers are looking for a sale price of £2,0

If you don’t have the budget for the aforementioned Ferraris, you could always bid for this Maserati 3500 GT Coupe from 1961 instead. Its 3.5-litre in-line six-cylinder engine had an original output of 220bhp at 5,500rpm, and changed h

Very recently the car has undergone a thorough mechanical rebuild – including the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension and electronics – for a total cost of about £45,000, so it should offer a sweet drive for whoever meets the £130

In 1954 Mercedes presented a concept car at the New York Auto show: a two-seat roadster with a removable hardtop. The following year that concept made it into production as the 190SL, which – with its smaller, 1.9-litre engine and stea

This 190SL was stripped down to its monocoque last year as part of an extensive refurbishment, during which the brakes, wheel cylinders, steering systems and countless other components were replaced. The car is said to run as well as i

This 190SL was stripped down to its monocoque last year as part of an extensive refurbishment, during which the brakes, wheel cylinders, steering systems and countless other components were replaced. The car is said to run as well as i