RM Auctions London 2011 – Auction Preview Page Two
Other entries at the 2011 RM Auctions London Battersea sale include a 1907 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Limousine, the unique 1947 Pagani Lancia Sport and a 1938 Jaguar SS 100 3.5-Litre Roadster formerly owned for over 40 years by the family of American antiques experts, authors and television hosts, Leigh and Leslie Keno.
Also notable is the 2008 Force India ‘Art Car’ that will be auctioned for charity at the sale. Force India racing chassis VJM1-05 has been hand-painted by motorsport artist Dexter Brown and signed by a collection of Formula One figures and dignitaries. The car was raced at 16 of the 18 2008 Formula One World Championship races in 2008, with driver Giancarlo Fisichella at the wheel.
1972 Lamborghini Miura SV - Estimate £750,000 - £900,000. Recently rebuilt V-12 with only an approximate 100 miles since; desirable and rare original features including A/C and factory fitted radio.
1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT - Estimate £780,000 - £880,000. One of 75 GT examples built and matching-numbers.
1930 Bugatti T46 - Estimate £450,000 – £550,000. Called 'Petit Royale' for its resemblance to the Type 41 Royale.
1900 De Dion-Bouton Type E Vis à Vis Voiturette - Estimate £65,000 - £85,000.
1966 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster - Estimate £70,000 - £90,000.
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupe - Estimate £122,000 - £150,000.
1956 Cooper Climax Type 39 Bobtail - Estimate £95,000 - £125,000.
1964 Facel Vega II - Estimate £190,000 - £240,000.
1947 Pagani Lancia Sport - Estimate £190,000 - £240,000.
1907 Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Limousine - Estimate £310,000 - £440,000. Chassis number 547 is oldest known 40/50 HP Silver Ghost in existence.
2008 Force India Formula One Racing Car - Estimate £150,000 - £200,000. Dexter Brown art car, created from Force India F1 racer driven by Giancarlo Fisichella in 16 races in 2008; signed by 41 Formula One racing drivers and other dignitaries; auctioned for charity, including Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.
1938 Jaguar SS 100 3.5-Litre Roadster - Estimate £310,000 - £380,000.
1937 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio Cabriolet - Estimate £300,000 - £375,000.
Event Details – RM Auctions London 2011
Sale date: 26 October, 2011
Preview dates: 25 & 26 October, 2011
Location: Battersea Evolution, Chelsea Bridge Entrance, Battersea Park
London, United Kingdom, SW11 4NJ
Admission: Admission to this event requires the purchase of an official auction catalogue for £50. The catalogue admits two and must be presented at the entrance to the sale to be granted entry.
For full event details, visit www.rmauctions.com or call RM London at +44 20 7851 7070.
[Source: RM Auctions]
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It’s amazing how quickly Miura prices have skyrocketed. They are as beautiful as they come in my book, so I get it and then some. And to some extent, the same can be said of early E-Types…
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