Could the "Flying Mustang" become the most-expensive Mustang ever? The first 1965 Shelby GTR350R Competition Model is heading to the Mecum Indianapolis collector car auction in May 2020. © Courtesy of Mecum Mecum announced that the car collection of John Atzbach—highlighted most notably by the first 1965 Shelby GT350R Competition Model built, known as the “Flying … [Read more...]
2020 Bonhams Greenwich Sale (Porsche 718 RSK Announced)
Bonhams announced a 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder as lead car for the Greenwich, Connecticut, USA, 2020 classic car auction. © Bonhams/P.Litwinski Bonhams announced a rare 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder car to headline its Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Auction on 31 May 2020 at Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. This 718 RSK was mostly raced in North America including by legendary … [Read more...]
2020 Mecum Kissimmee Sale (Auction Results Announcement)
Steve McQueen's 1968 Ford Mustang GT "Bullitt" sold for a model record $3,740,000 as the top result at the Mecum Kissimmee 2020 sale. © Mecum Mecum had a good start to 2020 by earning $130 million from three sales in January 2020. While other auctioneers were still preparing for the Scottsdale 2020 auctions, Mecum already sold over 2,000 cars at Kissimmee in Florida … [Read more...]
2019 Mecum Indianapolis Sale (Auction Results)
Two Shelby 427 Cobra Roadsters sold for around $2.5 million as the top results at the Mecum Indianapolis 2019 collector car auction. © Mecum The top results at the Mecum Indianapolis collector car auction were for two Shelby Cobra Roadsters: a 1967 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra Roadster achieved $2,860,000 while a 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster sold for $2,420,000. A 2015 Porsche … [Read more...]
2019 RM Sotheby’s St Louis Sale (Guyton Collection Auction Results)
A 1909 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Roi des Belges and a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan sold for over a million dollar as the top results at the RM Sotheby's Guyton Collection sale in St Louis. Darin Schnabel ©2019 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s The top results achieved at the RM Sotheby's Guyton Collection sale were $1,325,000 paid for a 1909 Rolls-Royce 40/50 … [Read more...]
2019 RM Auctions Fort Lauderdale Sale (Results Announcement)
A 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari sold for $3 million as the top result at the RM Auctions Fort Lauderdale 2019 classic car auction. Andrew Miterko © 2019 Courtesy of RM Auctions The highest price paid at the RM Auctions Fort Lauderdale 2019 sale was $3,080,000 for a yellow 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari. The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing that belonged to Adam Levine sold for a solid … [Read more...]
2019 RM Auctions Fort Lauderdale Sale (Performance Car Announcement)
A 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari and a 2008 Koenigsegg CCX are the lead cars for the RM Auctions 2019 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sale. Robin Adams ©2019 Courtesy of RM Auctions RM Auctions Fort Lauderdale 2019 sale includes more than 350 collector cars along with a selection of automobilia, ranging from American classics to European sports cars, muscle, hot rods, customs and … [Read more...]
2019 RM Sotheby’s St Louis Sale (Guyton Collection Announcement)
The Guyton Collection of 60 veteran, brass and classic era cars are offered at an RM Sotheby's sale in St Louis, USA, in May 2019. Darin Schnabel ©2019 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's RM Sotheby’s announced that it will present the esteemed Guyton Collection, comprising the cars and automobilia of the late Mr. Fred Guyton, entirely without reserve. All 60 cars are of exceptional … [Read more...]
2019 Mecum: Kissimmee Sale (Auction Results)
A Ferrari LaFerrari sold for $3.3 million as the top result at the Mecum Kissimmee 2018 sale but the surprise result was $2.2 million for a 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake. 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari © Courtesy of Mecum The two top bids at the Mecum Kissimmee 2019 collector car auction failed to buy the most-expensive cars on offer. A $10 million bid was not enough to buy … [Read more...]
2018 RM Sotheby’s Los Angeles Sale (Auction Results)
A 1956 Ferrari 290 MM sold for $22,005,000 as the top result at the RM Sotheby's Los Angeles 2018 classic car auction in the Petersen Automotive Museum. Karissa Hosek © 2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s RM Sotheby's sold a 1956 Ferrari 290 MM for $22,005,000 as the highest result at its inaugural Los Angeles sale at the Petersen Automotive Museum. This was also the second … [Read more...]
1956 Ferrari 290 MM Sold for $22 Million
A 1956 Ferrari 290 MM raced by Scuderia Ferrari sold for $22 million at the RM Sotheby's Petersen Automotive Museum 2018 sale in Los Angeles. Diana Varga © 2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s A 1956 Ferrari 290 MM by Scaglietti campaigned by Scuderia Ferrari for the 1956 and ’57 seasons was the headline car for the RM Sotheby's Los Angeles 2018 sale at the Petersen … [Read more...]
2018 RM Sotheby’s Porsche Atlanta Sale (Auction Results)
A 1985 Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar sold for a model record $5,945,000 as the top result at the RM Sotheby's Porsche Atlanta car auction. The top result at the RM Sotheby's Porsche Atlanta 2018 sale was for a 1985 Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar that sold for $5,945,000 – nearly double the presale estimate and three times the previous 959 model record. The final air-cooled turbo 911 … [Read more...]
2018 RM Sotheby’s Porsche Atlanta Sale Auction Preview
A Porsche 956 Group C and a 959 Paris-Dakar car are among the highlights of the RM Sotheby's Porsche Atlanta 2018 sale. RM Sotheby's Porsche Atlanta 2018 sale is a special Porsche-only sale to mark the 70th anniversary of the foundation of Germany’s leading sports car brand. An air-cooled 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo Classic Series “Project Gold” will be offered at the sale as … [Read more...]
2018 RM Sotheby’s Porsche Atlanta Sale (956 Announcement)
The only Porsche 956 to have won on American soil is on offer at the RM Sotheby's Porsche 70th Anniversary Sale in Atlanta in October 2018. A time-warp 1983 Porsche 956 Group C racing car, campaigned by the John Fitzpatrick Racing team, is the most-expensive car yet announced for the RM Sotheby's Porsche 70th Anniversary Auction in Atlanta, USA, in October 2018. This 956 … [Read more...]
2018 RM Sotheby’s Porsche Atlanta Sale (959 Paris Dakar Announcement)
A 1985 Porsche 959 driven in the Paris-Dakar Rally and a 959 Prototype will be on offer at the RM Sotheby's Porsche 70th Anniversary Sale. RM Sotheby's announced that a 1985 Porsche 959 driven by René Metge and Dominique Lemoyne in the Paris to Dakar Rally will be offered for sale at the RM Sotheby's Porsche 70th Anniversary auction in Atlanta, USA, in October. The car … [Read more...]