# $5 Million Vintage Prototypes Jaguar E2A at Bonhams & Butterfields Auction By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2008-08-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-bonhams-butterfields-auction-jaguar-e2a-prototype-sells-for-5-mill References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/08/18/legendary-jaguar-prototype-sells-for-5-million/) & [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/08/18/legendary-jaguar-prototype-sells-for-5-million/) The year was 1960 when the [Jaguar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-etype) E2A prototype sportscar, which shaped the future of Jaguar, was introduced. It was raced by some of the most famous drivers at [Le Mans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randolph-driveworks) and had a historically significant win in August 1960 at Bridgehampton, NY. On August 15, 2008, this beautiful car set another world record when it brought in $5 Million at Bonhams & Butterfields' Quail Lodge Sale in California. $5 million is now the highest price ever bid on a Jaguar at auction. The winning bidder's name has not yet been disclosed. A few months ago, British radio host, Chris Evans, set the world record for the highest price ever paid for a vintage car, when he paid $10,894,900 for a 1961 [Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruf-ctr1) California Spyder at RM Auction's second annual "Ferrari Leggenda e Passione" auction in Maranello, Italy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Car Collecting:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing demand for vintage cars and related memorabilia. - **Record-breaking Auctions:** Opportunity for auction houses to capitalize on the increasing willingness of collectors to pay high prices for rare and iconic automobiles. - **Historically Significant Vehicles:** Opportunity for businesses to explore the historical and cultural significance of certain vintage cars, attracting collectors and enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Auctions:** Opportunity for automotive auction houses to embrace the trend of record-breaking auctions by featuring rare and iconic vehicles. - **Classic Car Restoration:** Opportunity for restoration businesses to cater to the demand for maintaining and refurbishing vintage cars. - **Vintage Lifestyle Merchandise:** Opportunity for businesses to offer vintage-inspired lifestyle products and accessories, catering to collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Modern Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-etype.md) - [Rare Performance Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruf-ctr1.md) - [Restored All-Aluminum Jaguars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-xk.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car.md) - [Revived Classic Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero.md) - [Production Electric Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battista.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [Diamond-Encrusted Car Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-car-clock.md) - [Limited Racing Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-ra272.md)