2024 RM Sotheby’s Arizona Sale (Scottsdale Week Auction Results)

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The top results at the RM Sotheby’s 2024 Arizona / Scottsdale sale were for a 2020 McLaren Speedtail and a 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster.

2020 McLaren Speedtail top results at the RM Sotheby's Arizona 2024 sale
Jeremy Cliff ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

The most expensive car sold at the RM Sotheby’s 2024 Arizona classic car auction during Scottsdale week was a 2020 McLaren Speedtail that achieved $2,012,500. The second-highest result was for a 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Sindelfingen which achieved $1,545,000. Five cars sold for over a million dollars each.

RM Sotheby’s Arizona (Scottsdale) Sale 2024

1937 Mercedes Benz 540 K Special Roadster by Sindelfingen
Darin Schnabel ©2015 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

RM Sotheby’s Arizona classic car auction: 25 January 2024 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

The annual Arizona auction during Scottsdale week is usually a good earner for RM Sotheby’s including the Arizona / Scottsdale auction record of $9,900,000 paid for a 1937 Mercedes Benz 540 K Special Roadster by Sindelfingen in 2016. However, earnings in 2024 was only around half of that achieved in recent years.

Earnings from recent RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale include:

YearEarningsSell-Through Rate %
2024$22.9 million76%
2023$44.9 million91%
2022$43.3 million95%
2021$35 million90%
2020$30.4 million90%
2019$37 million85%
2018$35.8 million86%
2017$54 million89%

Top Ten Results at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona 2024 Auction

Profile 2020 McLaren Speedtail top results at the RM Sotheby's Arizona 2024 sale
Jeremy Cliff ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

The top ten results at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona 2024 classic car auction were:

  1. 2020 McLaren Speedtail sold for $2,012,500
  2. 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Sindelfingen sold for $1,545,000
  3. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti sold for $1,352,500
  4. 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra sold for $1,215,000
  5. 2021 Ford GT Mk II sold for $1,006,000
  6. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe sold for $797,000
  7. 1957 Porsche 356 A Outlaw by Emory sold for $747,500
  8. 1984 Audi Sport Quattro sold for $665,000
  9. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona by Scaglietti sold for $632,000
  10. 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT by Touring sold for $632,000

Notable Results at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona 2024 Sale

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster top results at the RM Sotheby's Arizona 2024 sale
Karissa Hosek ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

Three interesting results at the RM Sotheby’s Arizona 2024 classic car auction included:

2020 McLaren Speedtail – Number 69 of 106 individually specified examples produced, the 2020 McLaren Speedtail went under the hammer finished in bespoke McLaren Special Operations (MSO) Liquid Blue Silver over blue and gray full aniline leather and is the legacy of McLaren’s seminal F1 supercar reimagined for the 21st century. Indicating just 54 miles at time of cataloguing, the Speedtail went to its new owner for $2,012,500. This was the lowest Speedtail result accepted of the six sold thus far at auction.

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Sindelfingen – This exceptionally restored 540 K, in the sought-after Special Roadster style by master craftsman Cass Nawrocki, stood out with beautiful colors and presentation. An exceptional example of coachbuilding and automotive artistry, it beckons for both showcasing and thrilling road adventures. The supercharged engine ensures unmatched performance, and it will provide a unique and unforgettable driving experience as one of the great Full Classics as it sold for $1,545,000.

1984 Audi Sport Quattro – This Sport Quattro is a rare gem among the 214 constructed, with a unique history as one of the few examples believed to be originally delivered new to Japan. The car is remarkably preserved, boasting just 8,806 kilometers (5,472 miles) at the time of cataloguing. The exterior showcases an elegant white finish, complemented by gray leather and cloth Recaro sport seats in the interior. Breaking its previous record by over $100,000, this example sold for an impressive $665,000.

Scottsdale and Arizona Car Auctions 2024

Many auction houses have sales during the annual Scottsdale week in Arizona, USA, in late January 2024, including amongst others:

Scottsdale & Arizona Auction Results

Scottsdale & Arizona Previews:

Scottsdale & Arizona 2024 Pre-Sale Announcements

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