Bonhams' annual motoring sale at the RAF Museum, Hendon realised a total of £1,637,638 when the final hammer came down last night (April 21).

The renowned auction house could not have been happier with the result, as the percentage sold by value for cars alone was a highly impressive 97 per cent.

Top ten estimates were as follows:

1905 Sunbeam 12/14hp Four-cylinder Five-seat Side-entrance Tonneau
Sold for £243,500 Estimate £200,000-250,000.

1923 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Salamanca
Sold for £190,700 Estimate £130,000-160,000

1904 Société Manufacturiere d’Armes 24/30hp Open Drive Landaulette
Sold for £177,500 Estimate £140,000-180,000

The property of Sir John Guinness, CB
1900 Clément-Panhard 4½hp Type VCP Voiture Légère Two-Seater
Sold for £78,500 Estimate £65,000-75,000

1904 Swift 7hp Four Seater
Sold for £76,300 Estimate £40,000-50,000

1902 Peugot Bébé Type 54 5hp Two-seater
Sold for £58,700 Estimate £45,000-55,000

Formerly the property of Roger Daltrey
1960 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon
Sold for £46,600 Estimate £50,000-60,000

BDC and RREC Concours Class-Winning, 1950 Bentley MkVI Saloon
Sold for £44,400 Estimate £28,000-32,000

1932 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Phantom II Sedanca De Ville
Sold for £43,300 Estimate £45,000-55,000

The Earl’s Court Motor Show, 1966 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 Berlinetta
Sold for £41,100 Estimate £40,000-50,000.

For further information see www.bonhams.com.