Top 50 car sales at the 2017 Amelia Island Auctions
One of only 20 examples built, the 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion is the street version of the Le Mans-Winning 911 GT1. This highly original example has covered just 7,900 km from new | Sold for $5,665,000 | Official Auction Page
Jensen Suta / Gooding & Co
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Expected to potentially sell over the $10 million mark, this 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti failed to make reserve | Official auction page
Somer Hooker
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The 27th of 32 Ferrari 166 MM examples built and the 23rd of 25 Touring Barchettas, this 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta was owned and raced by future Scuderia Ferrari driver Eugenio Castellotti in period and was expected to fetch between $8,000,000 and $10,000,000, but failed to meet reserve. | Official Auction Page
Somer Hooker
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This 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet by Vanvooren was the surprise top seller of the auctions, fetching $7.7 million. A highly original, unrestored example of the 42 Type 57S chassis produced, and one of just three extant by Vanvooren. | Official Auction Page
Darin Schnabel | RM-Sothebys
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This Bobtail, is one of the most significant and correct 'works' Bentleys extant, being built for the factory team for the 1928 season. A two-time factory Le Mans entrant, including third place in 1929. | Expected to fetch between $6,500,000 and $7,500,000, it failed to meet reserve.| Official auction Page
Somer Hooker
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This Bobtail, is one of the most significant and correct 'works' Bentleys extant, being built for the factory team for the 1928 season. A two-time factory Le Mans entrant, including third place in 1929. | Expected to fetch between $6,500,000 and $7,500,000, it failed to meet reserve.| Official auction Page
Somer Hooker
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Offered for charity, this 2015 McLaren P1 was estimated to sell for between $2,000,000 and $2,300,000 and ultimately fetched $2,392,500 | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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One of just two examples built with factory competition features, this 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Alloy with coachwork by Pinin Farina, sold for $2,227,500 | Official Auction Page
Somer Hooker
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Delivered new to boxer Mike Tyson, this 1995 Ferrari F50 still sold for $2,640,000. | Official Auction Page
Kevin Uy, RM-Sothebys
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This 1989 Mazda 767B is just one of three 767B Endurance Racers built, twice entering Le Mans and winning it's class in 1990. A seriously potent performer capable of winning vintage racing, it is elegible for Le Mans Classique. As the official auction page dubs it, "a well-prepared and historic example of Mazda’s Group C masterpiece." The car sold for $1,750,000
Gooding & Co
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This 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C 'Lago Speciale' Cabriolet with coachwork to a design by Figoni , was expected to sell for between $1,200,000 and $1,500,000 but failed to meet reserve | Official Auction Page
Bonhams
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This 1936 Lancia Astura Cabriolet Series III "Tipo Bocca" by Pinin Farina sold for $2,145,000 was Pininfarina’s 1936 Milano Motor Show car and displayed at the inaugural Concorso d’Eleganza, in San Remo in May 1937. | Official Auction Page
Darin Schnabel, RM Sothebys
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This 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Coupe Series III by Frua is the only surviving example of two coupes built by Frua on the series III chassis and was displayed at the 1956 Turin Auto Salon. One of 22 Frua-bodied cars overall, and 65 total examples built, it was a class winner at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The car sold for $2,365,000. | Official Auction Page
Somer Hooker
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Expected to sell for between $1,500,000 and $2,250,000, this car marked the birth of the DB lineage, was raced by Lance Macklin, and became David Brown's personal car. It fetched $1,540,000. Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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One of only 67 built of Porsche’s first lightweight turbo production car, this 1993 Porsche 964 Turbo S Leichtbau had traveled less than 2,500 km when it sold for $1,540,000. | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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The 77th of 213 F40s built for the US market, this 1990 Ferrari F40 has traveled just 1,600 miles in 27 years. Estimated to sell between $1,300,000 and $1,600,000, it fetched $1,485,000. | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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Believed to be the second-oldest remaining Spider America, this 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America is one of only 181 LHD examples built. It fetched $1.3 million | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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This 1977 Porsche 934/5 is one of just 10 examples produced and raced with success in-period, including a class win at the 1979 Nürburgring ADAC 1,000 km and the 1981 Australian National Sports Car Championship. It fetched $1,375,000 | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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This 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport sold for $1,650,000 | Official Auction Page
This 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Coupe Series III by Frua is the only surviving example of two coupes built by Frua on the series III chassis and was displayed at the 1956 Turin Auto Salon. One of 22 Frua-bodied cars overall, and 65 total examples built, it was a class winner at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The car sold for $2,365,000. | Official Auction Page
Somer Hooker
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One of just two examples built with factory competition features, this 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Alloy with coachwork by Pinin Farina, sold for $2,227,500 | Official Auction Page
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1956 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward | Sold for $1,683,000 to set a new record for the model | Official Auction Page
This 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 sold well above the estimate of $900,000 to $1,100,000 to fetch $1,375,000, which is a record at auction for the model. | $1,375,000 | Official Auction Page
RM-Sothebys
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1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner | Sold for $1,347,500 | Official Auction Page
Darin Schnabel, RM Sothebys
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1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe "Honeymoon Express" by Freestone & Webb | Sold for $1.347,500 | Official Auction Page
Darin Schnabel, RM Sothebys
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1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America by Pinin Farina | sold for $1,320,000 | Official Auction Page
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Newmarket Permanent Sedan by Brewster | Sold for $1,237,500 | Official Auction Page
Darin Schnabel, RM Sothebys
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The 1953 Geneva and Turin Motor Show car, this 1953 Lancia Aurelia PF200 C Spider is a Pinin Farina concept on the rare Aurelia B52 chassis. A ten year restoration, with a class win at the 2015 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. | Sold for $1,248,500 | Official Auction Page
One of 39 built, this 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Coupe Zagato was a participant in the 1955 and 1956 Mille Miglia, has been repainted in its original color, but is otherwise completely original. It fecthed $1.1 million. | Official Auction Page
One of three extant, this 1929 Stutz Model M Supercharged Coupe by Lancefield sold for $1,705,000, a new record for a Stutz at auction | Official Auction Page
Somer Hooker
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1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B by Sindelfingen | Sold for $698,500 | Official Auction Page
RM Sothebys
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1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Tourer by Hemmings | Sold for $726,000 | Official Auction Page
This 1933 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria sold with just four owners from new, having originally been delivered to Alfred G. Vanderbilt II | Sold for $522,500 | Official Auction Page
RM Sothebys
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1933 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Dual Cowl Sports Tourer by Castagna | sold for $902,000 | Official Auction Page
We covered this car extensively in a pre-auction article. One of just 16 built, plus nine "continuation models", the car was expected to sell for between $13,000,000 and $16,000,000, but apparently missed reserve by just $100,000. | Official Auction Page
One of only 20 examples built, the 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion is the street version of the Le Mans-Winning 911 GT1. This highly original example has covered just 7,900 km from new | Sold for $5,665,000 | Official Auction Page
Jensen Suta / Gooding & Co
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One of only 67 built of Porsche’s first lightweight turbo production car, this 1993 Porsche 964 Turbo S Leichtbau had traveled less than 2,500 km when it sold for $1,540,000. | Official Auction Page
Jensen Suta / Gooding & Co
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Offered for charity, this 2015 McLaren P1 was estimated to sell for between $2,000,000 and $2,300,000 and ultimately fetched $2,392,500 | Official Auction Page
Jensen Suta / Gooding & Co
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Expected to sell for between $1,500,000 and $2,250,000, this car marked the birth of the DB lineage, was raced by Lance Macklin, and became David Brown's personal car. It fetched $1,540,000. Official Auction Page
Jensen Suta / Gooding & Co
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Offered for charity, this 2015 McLaren P1 was estimated to sell for between $2,000,000 and $2,300,000 and ultimately fetched $2,392,500 | Official Auction Page
Jensen Suta / Gooding & Co
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This 1989 Mazda 767B is just one of three 767B Endurance Racers built, twice entering Le Mans and winning it's class in 1990. A seriously potent performer capable of winning vintage racing, it is elegible for Le Mans Classique. As the official auction page dubs it, "a well-prepared and historic example of Mazda’s Group C masterpiece." The car sold for $1,750,000
Jensen Suta / Gooding & Co
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This 2015 LaFerrari has less than 130 miles on the odometer, and was ordered with $124,000 of options, including carbon fiber fog lamps, mirrors, dashboard, upper and lower body portions, wheel caps and the rare carbon fiber roof panel. Offered with an estimate of $3,800,000 to $4,500,000, bidding must have gone very close to the reserve price, but didn't reach it. | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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This 1964 Porsche 356 Carrera 2 Coupe is one of just over 100 356 C Series Carrera 2s produced. It sold for $517,000 | Porsche 911 prices have been rising over the last five years and the market for the 356 is now beginning to follow the 911 upwards. This was the highest priced 356 of over 20 which crossed the black in Amelia Island | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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This 1947 Cisitalia 202 SC Cabriolet by Vignale sold within estimate ($525,000 to $625,000) at $550,000. One of around 60 202 SC Cabriolets produced, ther car was subject to a meticulous and photo-documented restoration. | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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1958 Porsche 356 A Speedster with coachwork by Reutter. | Estimate: $475,000 - $550,000 | Sold for $473,000 | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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This 1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT sold for $467,500 against an estimate of $500,000 to $600,000 | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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Presented in untouched, as-found condition after 34 years in storage, this 1967 Maserati Mistral 4000 Spider with coachwork by Frua sold over the estimate ($350,000 - $450,000), fetching $478,500 | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
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This Euro-specification 1986 Lamborghini Countach 5000S sold for $335,500 | Official Auction Page
Bonhams
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The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione was produced as a hero car for Alfa's return to the American marketplace, first appearing at the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show, and eventually appearing in 2007 as a limited run of 500 units. Of those, just 84 were destined for US shores, and most were pre-sold through Maserati dealerships well in advance of the cars’ delivery.This 2008 model sold for $330,000 | Official Auction Page
This 1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Cabriolet with coachwork by Franay was the 1947 Paris Auto Salon and Concours d'Elegnace de Deauville show car. It is one of just 11 Franay-bodied Silver Wraiths and one of only two bodied as a cabriolet. | Sold for $242,000 | Official Auction Page
The collectible automobile auctions marketplace continued to surprise everyone in Amelia Island this week, with the weather playing the final wildcard to prevent any analysis of the results having much meaning. Total sales were US$121.3 million, down from $140 million last year, but that doesn't mean much when the crowds headed for the auctions decided to go elsewhere when they had looked at the weather map.
Hagerty reports that the the average sale price was $332,345, which was down from an average sale price of $420,551 in 2016. It doesn't mean much because of all the disparate factors that influenced the weekend and the sale.
Apart from the weather, this year's sale didn't include a Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder. Last year, one such car sold for $17.2 million, which just about covers the entire 2017 auction cluster shortfall compared to 2016. Nor did the 2017 sales have a collection as significant as the Jerry Seinfeld Porsche Collection, which sold for $22.2 million last year.
The average sale price was down in 2017 for myriad reasons but mainly because of lack of sales in the $10 million plus premium area, many of the hero cars failing to sell, and cars sold above $2 million being hence notably scarce.
Rather than attempt to unravel the auction, we've pulled together the most notable sales and non-sales, and thrown in a dozen outliers we liked.
No sale | 1957 Jaguar XKSS
We covered this car extensively in a pre-auction article. One of just 16 built, plus nine "continuation models", the car was expected to sell for between $13,000,000 and $16,000,000, but apparently missed reserve by just $100,000. | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
No sale | 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
Expected to potentially sell over the $10 million mark, this 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti failed to make reserve | Official auction page
Somer Hooker
No sale | 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta by Touring
The 27th of 32 Ferrari 166 MM examples built and the 23rd of 25 Touring Barchettas, this 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta was owned and raced by future Scuderia Ferrari driver Eugenio Castellotti in period and was expected to fetch between $8,000,000 and $10,000,000, but failed to meet reserve. | Official Auction Page
Somer Hooker
$7,700,000 | 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet by Vanvooren
This 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet by Vanvooren was the surprise top seller of the auctions, fetching $7.7 million. A highly original, unrestored example of the 42 Type 57S chassis produced, and one of just three extant by Vanvooren. | Official Auction Page
Darin Schnabel | RM-Sothebys
No sale | 1928 Bentley 4½-Litre Le Mans Sports "Bobtail"
This Bobtail, is one of the most significant and correct 'works' Bentleys extant, being built for the factory team for the 1928 season. A two-time factory Le Mans entrant, including third place in 1929. | Expected to fetch between $6,500,000 and $7,500,000, it failed to meet reserve.| Official auction Page
Somer Hooker
$5,665,000 | 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion
One of only 20 examples built, the 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion is the street version of the Le Mans-Winning 911 GT1. This highly original example has covered just 7,900 km from new | Sold for $5,665,000 | Official Auction Page
Jensen Suta / Gooding & Co
No sale | 2015 Ferrari La Ferrari
This 2015 LaFerrari has less than 130 miles on the odometer, and was ordered with $124,000 of options, including carbon fiber fog lamps, mirrors, dashboard, upper and lower body portions, wheel caps and the rare carbon fiber roof panel. Offered with an estimate of $3,800,000 to $4,500,000, bidding must have gone very close to the reserve price, but didn't reach it. | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
$2,640,000 | 1995 Ferrari F50
Delivered new to boxer Mike Tyson, this 1995 Ferrari F50 still sold for $2,640,000. | Official Auction Page
Kevin Uy, RM-Sothebys
$2,392,500 | 2015 McLaren P1
Offered for charity, this 2015 McLaren P1 was estimated to sell for between $2,000,000 and $2,300,000 and ultimately fetched $2,392,500 | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
$2,365,000 | 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Coupe Series III by Frua
This 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Coupe Series III by Frua is the only surviving example of two coupes built by Frua on the series III chassis and was displayed at the 1956 Turin Auto Salon. One of 22 Frua-bodied cars overall, and 65 total examples built, it was a class winner at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The car sold for $2,365,000. | Official Auction Page
Somer Hooker
$2,250,000 | 1949 Aston Martin DB Mk II
Expected to sell for between $1,500,000 and $2,250,000, this car marked the birth of the DB lineage, was raced by Lance Macklin, and became David Brown's personal car. It fetched $1,540,000. Official Auction Page
Jensen Suta / Gooding & Co
$2,145,000 | 1936 Lancia Astura Cabriolet Series III "Tipo Bocca"
This 1936 Lancia Astura Cabriolet Series III "Tipo Bocca" by Pinin Farina sold for $2,145,000 was Pininfarina’s 1936 Milano Motor Show car and displayed at the inaugural Concorso d’Eleganza, in San Remo in May 1937. | Official Auction Page
Darin Schnabel, RM Sothebys
$2,227,500 | 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Alloy
One of just two examples built with factory competition features, this 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Alloy with coachwork by Pinin Farina, sold for $2,227,500 | Official Auction Page
This 1989 Mazda 767B is just one of three 767B Endurance Racers built, twice entering Le Mans and winning it's class in 1990. A seriously potent performer capable of winning vintage racing, it is elegible for Le Mans Classique. As the official auction page dubs it, "a well-prepared and historic example of Mazda’s Group C masterpiece." The car sold for $1,750,000
Gooding & Co
$1,705,000 | 1929 Stutz Model M Supercharged Coupe by Lancefield
One of three extant, this 1929 Stutz Model M Supercharged Coupe by Lancefield sold for $1,705,000, a new record for a Stutz at auction | Official Auction Page
Somer Hooker
$1,705,000 |1966 Aston Martin Short-Chassis Volante
$1,683,000 | 1956 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe
1956 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward | Sold for $1,683,000 to set a new record for the model | Official Auction Page
RM-Sothebys
$1,650,000 | 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport
This 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport sold for $1,650,000 | Official Auction Page
RM-Sothebys
$1,540,000 | 1949 Aston Martin DB Mk II
Expected to sell for between $1,500,000 and $2,250,000, this car marked the birth of the DB lineage, was raced by Lance Macklin, and became David Brown's personal car. It fetched $1,540,000. Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
$1,540,000 | 1993 Porsche 964 Turbo S Leichtbau
One of only 67 built of Porsche’s first lightweight turbo production car, this 1993 Porsche 964 Turbo S Leichtbau had traveled less than 2,500 km when it sold for $1,540,000. | Official Auction Page
Jensen Suta / Gooding & Co
$1,485,000 | 1990 Ferrari F40
The 77th of 213 F40s built for the US market, this 1990 Ferrari F40 has traveled just 1,600 miles in 27 years. Estimated to sell between $1,300,000 and $1,600,000, it fetched $1,485,000. | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
$1,375,000 | 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0
This 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 sold well above the estimate of $900,000 to $1,100,000 to fetch $1,375,000, which is a record at auction for the model. | $1,375,000 | Official Auction Page
This 1977 Porsche 934/5 is one of just 10 examples produced and raced with success in-period, including a class win at the 1979 Nürburgring ADAC 1,000 km and the 1981 Australian National Sports Car Championship. It fetched $1,375,000 | Official Auction Page
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner | Sold for $1,347,500 | Official Auction Page
Darin Schnabel, RM Sothebys
$1,320,000 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America by Pinin Farina | sold for $1,320,000 | Official Auction Page
Somer Hooker
$1,300,000 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America
Believed to be the second-oldest remaining Spider America, this 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America is one of only 181 LHD examples built. It fetched $1.3 million | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
$1,248,500 | 1953 Lancia Aurelia PF200 C Spider by Pinin Farina
The 1953 Geneva and Turin Motor Show car, this 1953 Lancia Aurelia PF200 C Spider is a Pinin Farina concept on the rare Aurelia B52 chassis. A ten year restoration, with a class win at the 2015 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. | Sold for $1,248,500 | Official Auction Page
Somer Hooker
No sale | 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C 'Lago Speciale' Cabriolet
This 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C 'Lago Speciale' Cabriolet with coachwork to a design by Figoni , was expected to sell for between $1,200,000 and $1,500,000 but failed to meet reserve | Official Auction Page
Bonhams
$1,237,500 | 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Newmarket Permanent Sedan by Brewster
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Newmarket Permanent Sedan by Brewster | Sold for $1,237,500 | Official Auction Page
One of 39 built, this 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Coupe Zagato was a participant in the 1955 and 1956 Mille Miglia, has been repainted in its original color, but is otherwise completely original. It fecthed $1.1 million. | Official Auction Page
$726,000 | 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Tourer by Hemmings
1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Tourer by Hemmings | Sold for $726,000 | Official Auction Page
RM Sothebys
$698,000 | 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B by Sindelfingen
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B by Sindelfingen | Sold for $698,500 | Official Auction Page
RM Sothebys
$632,000 | 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Sedanca Coupe by Gurney Nutting
1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Sedanca Coupe by Gurney Nutting | Sold for $632,500 | Official Auction Page
RM Sothebys
$550,000 | 1947 Cisitalia 202 SC Cabriolet
This 1947 Cisitalia 202 SC Cabriolet by Vignale sold within estimate ($525,000 to $625,000) at $550,000. One of around 60 202 SC Cabriolets produced, ther car was subject to a meticulous and photo-documented restoration. | Official Auction Page
$522,500 | 1933 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria
This 1933 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria sold with just four owners from new, having originally been delivered to Alfred G. Vanderbilt II | Sold for $522,500 | Official Auction Page
RM Sothebys
$517,000 | 1964 Porsche 356 Carrera 2 Coupe
This 1964 Porsche 356 Carrera 2 Coupe is one of just over 100 356 C Series Carrera 2s produced. It sold for $517,000 | Porsche 911 prices have been rising over the last five years and the market for the 356 is now beginning to follow the 911 upwards. This was the highest priced 356 of over 20 which crossed the black in Amelia Island | Official Auction Page
Presented in untouched, as-found condition after 34 years in storage, this 1967 Maserati Mistral 4000 Spider with coachwork by Frua sold over the estimate ($350,000 - $450,000), fetching $478,500 | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
$473,000 | 1958 Porsche 356 A Speedster by Reutter
1958 Porsche 356 A Speedster with coachwork by Reutter. | Estimate: $475,000 - $550,000 | Sold for $473,000 | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
$467,500 | 1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT
This 1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT sold for $467,500 against an estimate of $500,000 to $600,000 | Official Auction Page
Gooding & Co
$335,500 | 1986 Lamborghini Countach 5000S
This Euro-specification 1986 Lamborghini Countach 5000S sold for $335,500 | Official Auction Page
Bonhams
$330,000 | 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione was produced as a hero car for Alfa's return to the American marketplace, first appearing at the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show, and eventually appearing in 2007 as a limited run of 500 units. Of those, just 84 were destined for US shores, and most were pre-sold through Maserati dealerships well in advance of the cars’ delivery.This 2008 model sold for $330,000 | Official Auction Page
This 1947 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Cabriolet with coachwork by Franay was the 1947 Paris Auto Salon and Concours d'Elegnace de Deauville show car. It is one of just 11 Franay-bodied Silver Wraiths and one of only two bodied as a cabriolet. | Sold for $242,000 | Official Auction Page
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