A 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C and a 1970 Porsche 917K used in the Steve McQueen Le Mans movie are the highlights of the Gooding Pebble Beach 2017 sale. A 1970 Porsche 917K used in the Steve McQueen Le Mans movie is likely to set a new marque record if sold at estimate in the Gooding Pebble Beach classic car auction during the Monterey Week in August 2017. The Porsche 917K … [Read more...]
2017 RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba Sale Preview
Prewar classics, modern hypercars and supercars will be sold at the RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba classic car auction in Italy in May 2017. A 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Torpedo-Sport Avant-Garde with coachwork by Saoutchik is the lead car for the RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba 2017 classic car sale. Just over 60 lots will be on offer with 20 classic motorcycles joining a superb … [Read more...]
2017 Gooding Amelia Island Auction Preview
A 1957 Jaguar XKSS is the leading car at the Gooding Amelia Island 2017 classic car auction – the pre-sale estimate is $16,000,000-$18,000,000. The top result at the Gooding Amelia Island classic car auction is expected from a 1957 Jaguar XKSS that may set a new auction week record if it sells at mid-estimate. Multimillion-dollar results are also expected from a 1988 … [Read more...]
2017 RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island Auction Preview
A Ferrari 250 GT, Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet and Ferrari 166 MM are the top cars on offer at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island 2017 sale. The top three cars on offer at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island classic car auction have upper estimates of $10 million: a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, a 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Cabriolet by Vanvooren, and a 1950 Ferrari 166 MM. The … [Read more...]
2017 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction Preview
A 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Alloy, estimate $2,300,000-$2,600,000, is the lead car at the Bonhams Amelia Island 2017 classic car auction. Bonhams will offer only two cars at the Amelia Island 2017 classic car sale with estimates above a million dollar: a 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Alloy, estimate $2,300,000-$2,600,000, and a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C ‘Lago Spéciale’ … [Read more...]
2017 RM Sotheby’s Paris Auction (Preview)
A Porsche 917/10 Prototype and an Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 are the leading cars at the RM Sotheby’s Paris Rétromobile week classic car auction 2017. The 1970 Porsche 917/10-001 Prototype (estimate €4.600.000 - €5.500.000) was the first Can Am Spyder while the 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 (estimate €3.800.000 - €5.000.000) was originally raced by Scuderia Ferrari. Ten of the cars on … [Read more...]
2017 Artcurial Paris Rétromobile Auction (Preview)
A 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa and a 1965 Dino Berlinetta Speciale are the leading car for the Artcurial Rétromobile week classic car auction in Paris 2017. The auction will feature around 150 cars with the usual wide range of interesting and rare, if not necessarily particularly valuable, cars that make Artcurial’s Paris sale one of the most keenly watched by classic car … [Read more...]
2017 Bonhams Paris Grand Marques du Monde (Preview)
A 1935 Aston Martin Ulster Two-Seater Sports – a Le Mans works entry – is the leading car at the Bonhams Paris 2017 Rétromobile week auction. Million-dollar results are also expected from a 1955 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Coupé and a 1957 Bentley S1 Continental Cabriolet. See also 2017 Bonhams Paris Classic Car Sale Results Bonhams Paris Grande Marques du Monde au Grande … [Read more...]
2017 Scottsdale and Arizona Classic Car Auctions Preview
Around 50 cars are expected to sell for above a million dollar at the 2017 Scottsdale and Arizona classic car auctions in January. The 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider on offer at Bonhams is likely to be the top result and set a new auction week record. A 1939 Mercedes Benz 540 K Special Roadster at RM Sotheby’s is likely to be the most-expensive non-Ferrari car on … [Read more...]
2017 RM Sotheby’s Arizona Auction Preview
A 1939 Mercedes Benz 540 K Special Roadster is the top multi-million dollar car on offer at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona 2017 classic car auctions. Top results are also expected from Ferraris including a 400 Superamerica, F50, 365 GTS and an Enzo. The 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton 'Ralph Roberts' by LeBaron is an exceptional American classic. See also: 2017 … [Read more...]
2017 Gooding Scottsdale Auction Preview
Two Ferrari 275 GTBs are the top cars at the 2017 Gooding & Company Scottsdale classic car auctions. The unique 1932 Packard Twin Six 906 Individual Custom Convertible Sedan is likely to be one of the star attractions. The 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should also sell for multiple millions. A 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix leads the classic pre-war cars that will also … [Read more...]
2017 Bonhams Scottsdale Auction Preview
A 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is likely to set a new auction record during the 2017 Bonhams Scottsdale classic car auction. Top results are also expected from a 1952 Ferrari 340 America Spider Competizione and a 1928 Mercedes Benz Typ S 26/120/180 Supercharged Sports Tourer. Million-Dollar Cars at Bonhams Scottsdale 2017 British auctioneer Bonhams is holding its … [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 RM Sotheby’s Monaco Sale Preview
A 1968 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider is expected to sell for well over $20 million as the leading car at the RM Sotheby’s Monaco 2016 classic car auction. A quarter of the around 80 cars on offer in the main sale is Ferraris but top results are also expected from the only street-legal Porsche 911 GT1, a Peugeot 908 Le Mans participant and the Monte-Carlo Rally-winning Peugeot … [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...]