Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 auction: the results

Magnificent Mercs and British classics sold

As part of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Bonhams offered an amazing array of modern and classic sports cars for sale.

Held during the 2025 Festival of Speed, the auction included a feast of rare Mercedes-Benz models and much more.

Following the sale, we have hand-picked some cars from the Bonhams catalogue that achieved incredible prices at auction, plus some still in need of a new owner. Look out for a movie star car that drifted far beyond its pre-sale estimate, too.

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – £866,200

Regarded as the first open-top Mercedes-Benz supercar, the Roadster version of the 300 SL ‘Gullwing’ was revealed at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show.

Only 1,858 examples were made, with most of the 240hp sports cars sold to American customers – including this car up for auction. The vendor of the 300 SL acquired it in 1995 from former Le Mans winner Vern Schuppan, and had retained it ever since.

After a complete professional restoration in 2021, the 300 SL has been returned to its original 1957 colour scheme. Still with its factory-fitted engine and gearbox, it nailed the pre-auction estimate of between £850,000 and £950,000.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster – Unsold

Inspired by the original ‘Gullwing’ of the 1950s, the SLR was made to celebrate the Formula 1 racing successes of Mercedes-Benz and McLaren.

The 722 S Edition pays tribute to the victory of Sir Stirling Moss in the 1955 Mille Miglia race. Its supercharged 5.4-litre V8 is tuned to deliver 650hp, giving the Roadster a top speed of 205mph.

Limited to 150 units, this car was even signed by the late Sir Stirling Moss. With a complete Mercedes-Benz and McLaren service history, the ‘MO55 SLR’ number plate was included as part of the £500,000 to £600,000 guide price, yet it still failed to find a winning bid.

2022 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Project One Edition – £437,000

Replacing the Mercedes-Benz SLS, the AMG GT was launched at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, powered by a twin-turbocharged V8. A Black Series model appeared later, pushing the engine to 730hp, and adding adjustable suspension and carbon fibre bodywork.

This is one of the ‘Project One Edition’ cars, offered exclusively to those who pre-ordered the Mercedes-AMG One hypercar. A unique High-Tech Silver and Obsidian Black livery was standard, complete with Petronas Green accents like the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 cars.

Up to 275 examples could have been made, although just 40 are believed to exist. Guided at £380,000 to £450,000, this Project One Edition car had covered 820 miles from new, with the £437,000 sale price netting the winning bidder an almost brand-new car.

2023 Mercedes-AMG One – £2,456,600

Owning an AMG GT Project One Edition from new also means you have an actual Mercedes-AMG One in the garage. But if not, the Bonhams sale was on hand to help.

Powered by a version of the 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine found in Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 cars, the plug-in hybrid One has a combined output of 1,063hp. Adjustable aerodynamics allow for a top speed of almost 220mph, along with a 0-62mph time of less than 3.0 seconds.

All examples of the Mercedes-AMG One were sold before production even started, making this a rare chance to own one of the 275 cars. Driven for just 100 miles, this example came with the £85,000 Motorsport Styling Package, which includes magnesium alloy wheels and a Formula 1-style livery.

The huge winning bid of £2.456 million for the closest thing to a road-going Formula 1 car was on par with the £2.4 to £2.8 million guide price.

2007 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 – £1,527,000

Can it really be two decades since the Bugatti Veyron first went into production? The first examples were assembled  in September 2005, with the 1,001hp Veyron becoming a legend from the outset.

With its 8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 engine, the Veyron could famously reach a top speed in excess of 253mph.

Originally delivered to a Swiss owner, this example is finished in a unique colour combination. Its two-tone metallic Mocha Brown and White Coffee body is matched with a Magnolia and Havana interior.

Rarely driven, this Veyron was sold without reserve, but the hypercar more than doubled its pre-auction estimate of £500,000 to £800,000.

1987 MG Metro 6R4 'Group B' Rally Car – Unsold

The MG Metro 6R4 remains one of the wildest creations from the Group B era of rallying. Somehow, it wedged a bespoke 3.0-litre V6 engine into the middle of a humble supermini. Four-wheel drive and wild bodywork completed the unlikely transformation into a bewinged rally warrior.

Originally owned by Tom Walkinshaw, this 6R4 was later purchased by the late Colin McRae during this time as a Subaru World Rally Championship driver.

It has since been fully restored by its current owner, with the V6 said to be producing more than 400hp. With a special ownership history behind it, the Metro 6R4 was guided at £250,000 to £300,000, but failed to find a winning bid.

1992 Jaguar XJ220 – £310,500

The same 3.0-litre V6 found in the MG Metro 6R4 was – infamously – also used to power the Jaguar XJ220 supercar. Ditching the concept car’s V12 for a Rover-sourced V6 led to some XJ220 customers attempting to cancel their orders.

The addition of twin-turbochargers to the engine resulted in 550hp. Combined with the XJ220’s curvaceous styling, a top speed of 217mph made the Jaguar the fastest car in the world at the time.

Said to be in need of recommissioning, but fitted with upgraded brakes, this right-hand-drive XJ220 sold for just over £310,000.

2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible – £32,200

There was no shortage of sporty Jaguars being offered as part of the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed sale, including this XKR-S Convertible built for Ian Callum CBE.

The famous British designer was responsible for shaping the XKR during his time at Jaguar, and drove this particular example when working at the company. The red leather interior was a bespoke touch for Callum’s car.

With a supercharged 5.0-litre engine developing 542hp, the XKR-S can reach a top speed of 186mph. Given such a significant first owner, this Jaguar came with a guide price of £40,000 to £60,000, but sold for only £32,000.

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster – Unsold

For a classic take on open-top Jaguar motoring, the Bonhams sale includes this fully restored early E-Type roadster.

Taken from the estimated 400 right-hand-drive ‘flat floor’ roadsters produced, this car comes with a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate. Almost every component was refreshed or replaced during a rotisserie restoration, with just 100 miles covered since.

Complete with a photographic report detailing the work undertaken, this E-Type is ready for a summer of driving enjoyment. Pre-auction estimates suggested it could sell for between £140,000 and £160,000, However, it is still looking for a new custodian.

1965 Jaguar Mark 2 3.8-Litre 'Coombs' – £50,600

Forget the idea that sports saloons are a modern phenomenon; the Jaguar Mark 2 delivered four-door fun more than six decades ago.

This particular car is even more special, having been fettled by Guildford-based Jaguar dealer, John Coombs. Known for preparing racing-spec Mark 2s, the modifications include bucket seats, an E-Type steering wheel and a louvred bonnet.

With 220hp on offer from its 3.8-litre straight-six engine, the Jaguar Mark 2 was an impressive machine to begin with. Period-correct modifications, along with an extensive restoration, saw this car exceed its pre-auction estimate.

2020 McLaren 720S Le Mans – £161,000

McLaren recently announced it will compete for outright victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans again. The Bonhams sale, meanwhile, included a car built to celebrate the Woking team’s past glories.

Designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of McLaren’s victory at the French endurance classic in 1995, the 720S Le Mans was limited to 50 examples. Features included Sarthe Grey paintwork, gold-painted brake calipers and five-spoke alloy wheels that resemble those fitted to the F1 LM.

The twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine was left untouched, but 720hp was arguably quite sufficient to begin with. Recently serviced, this 720S Le Mans had a guide price of between £145,000 and £165,000, putting its winning bid right on target.

2010 Morgan 4-4 Sports Hornsleth – £10,925

If you want to make a real statement, this Morgan 4/4 wears unique bodywork hand-painted by Danish artist, Kristian Hornsleth. Completed live on Morgan’s exhibition float at the 2010 Lord Mayor’s Parade in London, the car was later exhibited at Milan Design Week in 2011.

Powered by a 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine with 110hp, this special Morgan has been converted from right- to left-hand drive.

Ahead of the auction, a guide price of £35,000 to £55,000 was suggested. However, the brightly coloured roadster was perhaps just too much for traditional Morgan fans, selling for just £10,925 instead.

1998 AC Cobra 427 MkIII Continuation – £172,500

The original Cobra transformed the humble AC Ace into a flame-spitting supercar. It soon developed a reputation for being one of the scariest vehicles on the road.

Around 1,000 original Cobras were produced between 1962 and 1967, but the vehicle up for auction is taken from a continuation run completed in the 1990s. Built using the same tooling as cars from the 1960s, a period-correct 427-cubic-inch Ford V8 engine was included, too.

Used by AC as a promotional car during the early 2000s, this Cobra was treated to a recent restoration by Redline Engineering. Reflecting its desirability was a pre-auction estimate of between £170,000 and £220,000. Its lucky new owner paid £172,500.

1994 Dodge Viper RT10 Roadster – £51,750

It is possible to draw a line from the AC Cobra to the Dodge Viper concept. Indeed, the late Carroll Shelby was involved in creating both cars. The Cobra and Viper share a similar philosophy of big power, simple construction and no luxuries.

Being an early example of the RT/10 roadster means this Viper has no ABS, no air conditioning, clip-on side windows and a rudimentary canvas roof. However, its 8.0-litre V10 engine, here with 400hp and 465lb ft of torque, was the undisputed star of the show.

Delivered new to the UK, the Viper has been maintained by the original supplying dealership, plus the owner’s personal mechanic. A winning bid of £51,750 seems like something of a bargain: a V10-powered roadster for the price of a modern hot hatchback.

2009 Spyker C8 Laviolette – Unsold

The Spyker C8 has developed something of a cult following, thanks to its dramatic styling, intricately detailed interior and Audi-sourced V8 power.

Launched in 2001, the C8 Laviolette added a fixed glass roof to the mid-engined Spyker, complete with a polished air intake to feed the 400hp 4.2-litre engine. The car heading to auction has a six-speed manual gearbox, complete with a beautiful exposed shift mechanism.

Only 55 examples of the C8 Laviolette were made, with this being a rare right-hand-drive car. Such rarity, along with a desirable specification, contributed to the £400,000 to £500,000 guide price, yet it failed to sell.

2011 Wiesmann GT MF5 20th Anniversary Edition – Unsold

German-based Wiesmann created an array of retro-styled sports cars throughout the 1990s and 2000s, utilising engines and gearboxes supplied by BMW.

This Wiesmann GT MF5 placed the 5.5-litre V10 engine from an E60-generation BMW M5 into a lightweight aluminium chassis. With 555hp and a seven-speed automated manual gearbox, the GT MF5 could accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds. Top speed was 193mph.

Showing just 548km on its odometer, this example had spent all of its life in Germany. Bidding for this V10-powered retro rocket was guided at between £180,000 and £220,000, but no new owner was found.

1995 BMW E36 M3 Coupe – £86,250

If you have spent the last 30 years wishing you bought an E36-generation BMW M3, this was your chance to acquire one in ‘time warp’ condition.

Purchased from Cheyne BMW in London, this 286hp M3 has just one recorded owner from new. It was stored for decades in the owner’s Italian hometown, then returned to the UK in 2024.

Unrestored, and with less than 2,900 miles on its odometer, the original keys, handbook and factory-sealed first aid kit were all included. With considerable provenance, and in such original condition, a guide price of £80,000 to £100,000 was suggested. The winning bid of £86,250 was only marginally cheaper than buying a brand-new M3 saloon.

1995 Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R V-Spec N1 Group N – £103,500

The Bonhams Festival of Speed sale was certainly diverse. Witness this Group N Super Taikyu Nissan Skyline GT-R, for example. Prepared by Nismo, N1-specification R33 GT-Rs were tuned to 450hp, with upgraded suspension and a full roll cage.

This particular GT-R competed for the FK Massimo Falken team in the Super N1 Taikyu Championship. Its career highlights included a class victory at the 1996 Super Taikyu Nicos Cup Tokahchi 24-hour race, and at the 1997 Fuji Speedway Super Taikyu six-hour race.

Preserved as it finished the 1997 season, the GT-R was stored in Japan until 2022 before being transported to the UK. An accurate pre-auction estimate of £100,000 to £120,000 reflected the fact this was the only authentic Group N Super Taikyu R33 GT-R racer currently on offer. We hope the new owner plans to hit the track with this special Skyline

1972 Datsun 240Z IMSA Competition Coupe – £32,200

For an earlier example of Japanese motorsport heritage, this Datsun 240Z was built in the United States from a bare body shell for use in SCCA racing.

Used throughout the 1970s, it was later converted to Trans Am Group II specification in 1979, and then to IMSA GTU/GTO trim at the start of the 1980s. An extensive racing history saw the Datsun in use all the way into the 1990s, before it was finally imported to the UK in 2014.

Restored at a cost of £75,000, an additional £13,000 was spent on upgrades and maintenance in 2021. Used sparingly in recent years, this storied racer came with a guide price of £65,000 to £85,000, but achieved just £32,200 on the block.

1992 Mazda RX-7 FD Veilside Fortune Coupe – £911,000

If this Mazda RX-7 looks familiar, that’s because it raced across cinema screens in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. Universal Studios commissioned Japanese bodykit specialist Veilside to build the Mazda, with only the car’s roof and tailgate remaining unchanged.

The twin-turbocharged rotary engine was rebuilt by RE-Amemiya, but it remains close to the stock 276hp output. Upgraded brakes, coilover suspension and a Blitz Nur-Spec exhaust system were all added.

Not used in the movie’s epic drifting scenes, the RX-7 is legal for road use, but would benefit from some gentle recommissioning.

Ahead of the auction, a price of £250,000 to £350,000 was given. The RX-7 blew this estimate away, with a final sale price of more than £900,000.