‘Les Grandes Marques à Monaco’ Friday 11 May 2012 Monaco

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Bonhams 26th annual Monaco sale will take place on Friday 11th May at the ‘Musée de la Collection du Prince’. Host to the sale for over 25 years the Bonhams team bring vast experience to bear on this charismatic event. This year coinciding with the 8th bi-annual Monaco Historic Grand Prix, the Principality will be the focal point for motor racing enthusiasts from around the globe. If you are considering selling a sports, road or racing car this Spring, the Monaco sale offers a very special opportunity. Please contact our European motor car department on eurocars@bonhams.com

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1. 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spyder €850,000 - 950,000 2. 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Coupé €85,000 - 125,000 3. 1956 AC Aceca 289 €120,000 - 150,000 4. 1965 Rolls-Royce SC3 DHC €125,000 - 165,000 5. A large single owner collection of Heuer Chronographs to be sold in Monaco on Friday 11 May. Estimates from €1,000 - 5,000 Enquires: watches@bonhams.com

Final call for entries Paris +33 (1) 42 61 10 11 Brussels +32 (0) 476 879 471 London +44 (0) 20 7468 5801 eurocars@bonhams.com

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