
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 3, 2025) – Bonhams|Cars returned to Newport, Rhode Island this evening for The Audrain Auction. Held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the annual sale earned $10,287,570 with an 87% sell-through rate.
Top sale was the 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ Coupe at $5,725,000 (including 21% buyer’s premium) against estimates at $4,900,000 – 5,400,000. Widely considered the fastest hyper sports car Bugatti has ever produced, this vehicle stands as a true testament to the brand’s engineering passion, technical expertise, and relentless pursuit of performance. As one of only 30 ever built and the final purely petrol-powered supercar from the Bugatti factory, this example marks just the second time a Super Sport 300+ has been publicly offered at auction in the U.S.
Also featured was the 1909 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Roi des Belges Tourer at $621,000 (including 27% buyer’s premium). This stunning ‘parallel bonnet’ Silver Ghost is one of the few surviving examples of the model that established Rolls-Royce as a household name. Restored to award-winning standards by marque experts, the car has earned top honors including Best Silver Ghost and Quietest Silver Ghost at the 2024 Rolls-Royce Owners Club National Meet and has claimed multiple Best of Show awards at the 2024 British Invasion, British Motorcars of New England, and the St. Michael Concours d’Elegance.
Additional highlights in the sale included:
- \A 1996 Porsche 911 Carrea RS at $390,000 (including premium)
- A 1965 Jaguar E-Type Coupe Reimagined by Helm, at $285,500 (including premium)
- A 1971 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 3.5 at $318,500 (including premium)
- A 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 428 H.O. Convertible bought by some former late-night talk-show host for $58,250 (including premium)
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