An Aston Martin auction in the UK has broken all previous records to realise £4.7m (€5.5m), while super-luxury car sales in the US soar as the wealthy become tired of frugality.
At the Bonham's 11th annual auction of Aston Martin and Lagonda cars and related automobilia - the only auction solely dedicated to the brand - 95% of lots were sold, with an estimate of £3.5 to £4.2m.