The Americans do have a rather inflated view of the value of +8s - some on 'Morgan Experience' reckon early ones are worth around $75,000 so I imagine an unrealistic reserve was set. The 'famous' eMog +8 sold for only £28000 (plus commission) which is only $34,000,

1972 4/4 4 seater, 1981 MGB GT
1984 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, 1990 Kawasaki ZX10