Two German 1930s roadsters sold for over a million dollar each at the Bonhams Chantilly 2016 sale in Paris: a 1935 Mercedes Benz 500K and a 1938 Horch 853. The top result was €5,290,000 ($5.9 million) for a 1935 Mercedes Benz 500K Roadster that was stolen after the Second World War but returned to the Prym family in Germany in recent years. A 1937 Horch 853 Special Roadster … [Read more...]
2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey Sale (Press Release: First Shelby Cobra)
The first 1962 Shelby Cobra, CSX2000, will be offered at the 2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey classic car auction by the Carroll Hall Shelby Trust. CSX2000 was the first Cobra ever built and was retained from new by the legendary Carroll Shelby. His 1965 Shelby Cobra 427, CSX 3178, will also be on sale together with further cars owned by Shelby and further Cobras offered by other … [Read more...]
2016 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale (Press Release: 1931 Bugatti Type 51)
A 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix Two-Seat Racer raced by Nuvolari and Taruffi for Lord Howe will be on sale at the 2016 Bonhams Quail Lodge auction. Francis Curzon, the 5th Earl Howe, entered the car four times in the Monaco Grand Prix, as well as in numerous other races in Europe including Brooklands, Donington, Nürburgring, Monza and Reims. The car had only two owners since … [Read more...]
2016 Bonhams Goodwood Revival (Press Release: 1936 Aston Martin)
A 1936 Aston Martin Speed Model "Red Dragon” (estimate £1.6 to £2 million) is an early entry to the Bonhams 2016 Goodwood Revival classic car auction. The car was raced in period by Richard Dick Seaman, Eddie Hertzberger and finally Dudley Folland after the Second World War. This racing open Aston Martin is in the Welsh livery used by Folland. The car’s in period racing history … [Read more...]
2016 Gooding Pebble Beach Sale (Press Release: Coachbuilt Cars)
A rare Aston Martin DB/2 Spider, Cisitalia 202 CMM and Abarth 1000 Bialbero Record Car lead the coachbuilt car entries at the 2016 Gooding Pebble Beach sale. The 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Spider has a special body by Bertone, while the 1946 Cisitalia 202 CMM was built to participate in the Mille Miglia. The 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero Record Car “La Principessa” was specifically … [Read more...]
2016 Gooding Pebble Beach Sale (Press Release: Porsche)
The 1979 Porsche 935 raced by Paul Newman at Le Mans is the leading Porsche entry at the 2016 Gooding Pebble Beach sale at the Monterey classic car week. Further top Porsches on offer include a rare original Rothmans 1984 Porsche 911 SC/RS, a low-mileage 1994 Porsche Turbo 3.6 S Flachbau, a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RSH and a 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort. Porsches at Gooding … [Read more...]
2016 Gooding Pebble Beach Sale (Press Release: Maseratis)
Gooding will offer at least nine Maseratis at the 2016 Pebble Beach Auctions including an A6G/54 Spider, Ghibli 4.9 SS Spider and a 5000 GT Indianapolis Coupe. Five of the Maseratis are from a single renowned collection that included a 1962 Maserati 3500 GT that belonged to Eddie Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor and Anthony Quinn. However, the top results are expected from the 1957 … [Read more...]
2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey Sale (Press Release: Jaguar D-Type)
The 1956 Le Mans winning 1955 Jaguar D-Type XKD501 is the headline entry for the 2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey classic car auctions. This Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar racing car is likely to set not only new marque record but also become the most-expensive British car ever sold at public auction. It is the only Le Mans-winning Jaguar C or D-Type to have survived intact in its original … [Read more...]
2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey (Press Release: Ford GT40s Mk1)
Two 1966 Ford GT40 Mark 1 road cars are among the highlights of the 2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey classic car auctions. Only 50 Ford GT40s were ever built with 31 destined for road use while the racing cars famously won Le Mans in 1966 (and the following three years). The 1966 Ford GT40 Mk I, chassis no. P/1057 (Est. $3,250,000 - $3,750,000) and the 1966 Ford GT40 Mk I, chassis … [Read more...]
2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey (Press Release: Ferrari 268 SP)
A rare 1962 Ferrari 268 SP by Fantuzzi will be one of the top racing cars on offer at the 2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey classic car auction. This car was an important factory development car and raced in period. It was part of the Pierre Bardinon Mas du Clos Collection for nearly three decades. 1962 Ferrari 268 SP at RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2016 A 1962 Ferrari 268 SP by … [Read more...]
2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey (Press Release: Ferrari 750 Monza)
A 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider raced by Phill Hill, Carroll Shelby and Jim Hall is a highlight of the forthcoming RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2016 classic car auction. This Ferrari 750 Monza finished second in its debut race – 12 Hours of Sebring in 1955 – and won the Del Monte Trophy at Pebble Beach. This Ferrari is considered one of the most original 750 Monzas in existence and … [Read more...]
2016 RM Sotheby’s Motor City Sale (Pre-Auction Press Release – Duesenberg Model J)
A 1929 Duesenberg Model J “Disappearing Top” Convertible Coupe by Murphy for charity is the leading entry for RM Sotheby’s Motor City sale in July 2016 in Plymouth, Michigan. This is one of the most driven Duesenbergs and proceeds from car’s sale will benefit Hillsdale College. The estimate is $1,250,000 to $1,650,000. RM Sotheby’s Motor City Sale 2016 RM Sotheby’s 22nd … [Read more...]
2016 Bonhams Aston Martin Works Sale (Preview Press Release)
A 1954 Aston Martin DB3S (estimate $8.4 – 9.8 million) is the leading entry for the Bonhams Aston Martin Works Sale auction on May 21, 2016. This rare Aston Martin Works team car, campaigned by amongst others Stirling Moss, Peter Collins and Roy Savadori is clearly the star entry at this single marque classic car auction. Other early entries estimated to sell for over a million … [Read more...]
2016 Artcurial Le Mans Classic Sale Preview (1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta)
Artcurial will offer a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta as lead car at the 2016 Le Mans Classic car auction in France on 9 July 2016. This Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, chassis #2917, was the Paris Motor Show car and had the same owner for the past 47 years. The estimate is likely to be around $10 million. Artcurial Le Mans Classic Sale 2016 Artcurial will hold it 2016 Le … [Read more...]
2016 Gooding Amelia Island (Seinfeld Porsches Press Release)
Gooding will sell 16 Porsche cars from Jerry Seinfeld’s collection, including a 917/30 Can-Am Spyder and 718 RSK at the Amelia Island 2016 auction. Porsches traditionally sell well at Amelia Island and the fine cars from the Seinfeld collection should be popular. Jerry Seinfeld Porsches at Gooding Amelia Island 2016 The following Porsches owned by Jerry Seinfeld will go … [Read more...]