The 2008 RM Auctions “Sports & Classics of Monterey” automobile auction will be held August 15th and 16th in downtown Monterey at the Portola Hotel and Spa and Monterey Conference Center.
RM Auctions’ 23rd annual Monterey sale, billed as the world’s largest sports and racing car auction, will feature over 180 cars, collectively valued at $50 to $60 million. Per usual, RM has put together a strong and diverse set of cars that will surely attract enthusiasts from around the world.
Admission to the Sports & Classics of Monterey auction event is $40 per person, with children 12 and under admitted free of charge. An auction catalog is available for an additional $100 US, including shipping and handling within North America.
RM Auctions also offers the option to bid via phone or online. For further information on online bidding, please visit www.rmauctions.com/onlineauctions or contact RM Auctions’ Client Services department. The auction can be viewed live on auction day at www.liveauctioneers.com.
For further information, call (800)-211-4371 or visit www.rmauctions.com
Here are several of Sports Car Digest’s favorite consignments:
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, Estimate $3,700,000 – $4,200,000
1931 Bentley 8-Litre Tourer, Estimate $950,000 – $1,200,000
1966 Ford GT40 MK1, Estimate $1,500,000 – $2,000,000
1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton, Estimate $1,800,000 – $2,400,000
1962 Chaparral 1 Sports Racing Car, Estimate $750,000 – $950,000
1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe, Estimate $650,000 – $750,000
1932 Ford Custom Hi-Boy Roadster, Estimate $60,000 – $80,000
1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Open Two Seater, Estimate $250,000 – $300,000
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta, Estimate $1,600,000 – $1,800,000
1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV, Estimate $825,000 – $975,000
1958 Chrysler Diablo Convertible Coupe, Estimate “Available Upon Request”
1959 Mercedes-Benz 220SE “Ponton” Cabriolet, Estimate $140,000 – $180,000
1952 Alfa Romeo 1900C Berlinetta by Touring, Estimate $90,000 – $120,000
1958 Porsche 356 1600 S Speedster, Estimate $200,000 – $250,000
1966 Shelby Cobra 427, Estimate $750,000 – $900,000
1947 Talbot Lago T26 Record Cabriolet, Estimate $300,000 – $375,000
[Source: RM Auctions]
That Alfa Romeo 1900C is beautiful. I bet it sells at the high end of the estimate.
We agree about the Alfa. It was really great looking in person. It sold for $96,250 – a bargain in our book.