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From Bonhan's results: Sorry for the very poor screen shot, below is the link and text. Perhaps indicative of increasing interest in "survivor" classics. It would be a **** shame to violate this one.
Tom
[url]https://www.sportscardigest.com/bonhams-simeone-museum-2015-auction-report/3/
[/URL]"Lot # 271 1937 Morgan Super Sports Barrel Back roadster; S/N D1731; Engine # MX2654; Green, Dark Red cycle fenders/Green leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $15,000 – $25,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $88,000. No Reserve. RHD. Matchless engine, Lucas headlights, rear-mounted spare, vee windshield. – Scratched, peeling, curdled old repaint with the original Dark Red showing through. Stiff, cracked original upholstery. Torn, threadbare old top. A sound and complete project car. Alexis du Pont Collection. – Holy Moly! This is, by a third, the most expensive Morgan Super Sports ever to change hands at an auction and it is easily one of the most ratty. Lightning struck here, for no apparent reason."
Tom
[url]https://www.sportscardigest.com/bonhams-simeone-museum-2015-auction-report/3/
[/URL]"Lot # 271 1937 Morgan Super Sports Barrel Back roadster; S/N D1731; Engine # MX2654; Green, Dark Red cycle fenders/Green leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $15,000 – $25,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $88,000. No Reserve. RHD. Matchless engine, Lucas headlights, rear-mounted spare, vee windshield. – Scratched, peeling, curdled old repaint with the original Dark Red showing through. Stiff, cracked original upholstery. Torn, threadbare old top. A sound and complete project car. Alexis du Pont Collection. – Holy Moly! This is, by a third, the most expensive Morgan Super Sports ever to change hands at an auction and it is easily one of the most ratty. Lightning struck here, for no apparent reason."