2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey Sale (Press Release: First Shelby Cobra)

1962 Shelby 260 Cobra “CSX2000”

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 … Read more

2016 RM Sotheby’s Monterey Sale (Press Release: Jaguar D-Type)

1955 Jaguar D-Type, chassis XKD501

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 … Read more

2016 RM Sotheby’s Motor City Sale (Pre-Auction Press Release – Duesenberg Model J)

1929 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing Top

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 … Read more

2016 RM Sotheby’s Monaco Auction Results

1951 Ferrari 340 America Barchetta by Touring

A 1951 Ferrari 340 America Barchetta sold for $8,200,000 as the top result at the 2016 RM Sotheby’s Monaco classic car auction. Seven cars sold for more than a million dollar but the much hyped 1968 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider failed to sell despite a highest bid of €17 million. RM Sotheby’s Monaco 2016 … Read more

2016 RM Sotheby’s Monaco Sale Preview

1968 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider by Scaglietti three quarter

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 … Read more

2016 RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island Auction Results

1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupe Aerodinamico

A 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupe Aerodinamico sold for $4,400,000 as the top result at the RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island 2016 classic car sale. Nine cars sold for more than a million dollar while a few others also attracted unsuccessful multimillion-dollar bids. RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island Auction 2016 RM Sotheby’s held its annual classic … Read more

2016 RM Sotheby’s Arizona Classic Car Auction Results

1937 Mercedes Benz 540 K Special Roadster by Sindelfingen

A 1937 Mercedes Benz 540 K Special Roadster set a new Scottsdale classic car auction week record when selling for $9,900,000 at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale. A 1957 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing Top Torpedo Convertible was at $3 million the second most-expensive car at the auction with a 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra at … Read more