LONDON.- Bonhams returns this weekend to Newport Pagnell for the hotly anticipated Aston Martin Works Sale which will feature the best models from the luxury British marque, with more than 50 collectors’ motor cars, and some 130 lots of related automobilia. 

Tim Schofield, Bonhams UK Head of Motoring, said: “This year’s sale offers an abundance of stylish models, with a particular trend towards cars from the era of the legendary David Brown. 

“The sale is led by the rare Aston Martin Works DB3S team car, which was campaigned in period by such legendary racing drivers as Sir Stirling Moss, Peter Collins and Roy Salvadori, now estimated at £6,000,000-7,000,000.” 

Bonhams sale features a plethora of magnificent models of the 1960s, including the 1963 Aston Martin DB4 'Series 5' Vantage Convertible. Combining Aston Martin's traditional virtues of style and performance with the joys of open-air motoring, the DB4 Convertible is highly sought after. It is offered at an estimate of £1,100,000-1,400,000. Also in the sale of DB4s is the 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible. Displayed on the Aston Martin stand at the 1962 Earls Court Motor Show, this perfect example subsequently achieved an impressive record of concourse wins. It is offerd at of £1,500,000-1,600,000. 

Lot 209. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 'Series 5' Vantage Convertible. Registration no. YJR 870. Chassis no. DB4C/1166/R. Estimate £1,100,000-1,400,000. Sold for £1,009,500 (€1,310,902). Photo: Bonhams. 

 Further highlights include a barn-find 1955 Lagonda 3-Litre Drophead Coupé Project. The rare drophead coupé model was used by the reigning Formula 1 World Champion, Juan Manuel Fangio, from 1955-1956. It is now estimated at £25,000-35,000. 

Lot 207. 1955 Lagonda 3-Litre Drophead Coupé Project. Coachwork by Tickford. Registration no. 131 DMM. Chassis no. LB/290/1/89. Estimate £25,000-35,000. Sold for £89,420 (€116,117). Photo: Bonhams. 

 Elsewhere there is a rare Aston Martin prototype Vantage Coupé from 1988. One of just three surviving test examples, this important model was first shown to the public at the International Motor Show held at the NEC, Birmingham in October 1992. Chassis number 'DP2055/1' offered (the first two letters stand for 'Development Project') is the first of the five prototypes ever built, now estimated at £200,000-250,000. 

Lot 216. 1988 Aston Martin Vantage Prototype Coupé DP2055/1. Registration no. H217 JKX. Chassis no. 2055/1. Estimate £200,000 - 250,000 (€260,000 - 320,000). Unsold. Photo: Bonhams. 

Also offered in the sale: 

Lot 232. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible. Registration no. HOT 732. Chassis no. DB5C/1287/R. Sold for £807,900 (€1,049,111). Photo: Bonhams. 

Lot 206. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Sports Saloon. Registration no. DJF 777C. Chassis no. DB5/2084/R. Sold for £807,900 (€1,049,111). Photo: Bonhams. 

Lot 219. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. Registration no. VLW 951G. Chassis no. DBVC/3707/R. Sold for £617,500 (€801,864). Photo: Bonhams. 

Lot 221. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 'X-Pack'. Registration no. E648 ERC. Chassis no. SCFCV81V2HTR15595. Sold for £225,500 (€292,826). Photo: Bonhams.