A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, chassis 3413 GT, sold for $48.4 million at the 2018 RM Sotheby's Monterey auction, held August 26th during Monterey Classic Car Week. The Ferrari is now the most valuable car ever sold at auction, eclipsing the $38,115,000 paid for another 250 GTO, chassis 3851 GT, at the Bonhams Quail Lodge sale in 2014. There were cheers and applause when five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell stepped out … [Read more...]
Mecum Harrisburg 2018 – Auction Results
The Mecum Harrisburg 2018 auction was held August 2-4 at the Farm Show Complex and ExpoCenter in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, resulting in $24.1 million in total sales and a 79 percent sell-through rate. A total of 763 vehicles hammered sold at the three-day event. American cars played a prominent role at the Mecum Harrisburg 2018 sale, with nine of the top 10 results coming from muscle cars. The top sales honor went … [Read more...]
Ford GT40 Offered at Monterey Sale
A 1966 Ford GT40, chassis number P/1016, one of three GT40s that propelled Ford to its first 24 Hours of Le Mans victory, will be offered for sale at the 2018 RM Sotheby's Monterey auction. As part of the trio of GT40s that completed the clean sweep of 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall places at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, chassis number P/1016 wore #5 as it was driven by American pair Ronnie Bucknum and Dick Hutcherson, … [Read more...]
Ex-Gary Cooper Duesenberg Offered
A 1935 Duesenberg SSJ previously owned by Gary Cooper will be offered at the 2018 Gooding and Company Pebble Beach auction, scheduled for August 24-25 during Monterey Classic Car Week. “This incredible car embodies everything that is exciting about an automotive masterpiece: beauty, rarity, provenance, and sheer power. This SSJ is one of the all-time greatest classics and is poised to set an auction record for a … [Read more...]
Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 – Auction Results
The Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 auction was held Friday 13 July on the Tapestry Lawn at Goodwood House in Chichester, UK, resulting in £32,046,159 in total sales. The top result at Bonhams' 50th auction conducted at Goodwood went to '2 VEV,' the ex-Essex Racing Stable, 1961 Aston Martin 'MP209' DB4GT Zagato which achieved £10,081,500, making it the most valuable British car ever sold at European … [Read more...]
Mecum Portland 2018 – Auction Results
The Mecum Portland 2018 auction was held June 22-23 at the Portland Expo Center in Oregon, resulting in $8.6 million in sales. A total of 296 vehicles sold at Mecum's third annual Portland event. The top result at the Mecum Portland 2018 auction went to the red 2005 Ford GT (Lot S90) with 2,741 miles that brought $214,500, followed by a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Pro Touring (Lot S102) that sold for $176,000. Other … [Read more...]
Barrett-Jackson Northeast 2018 – Auction Results
The Barrett-Jackson Northeast 2018 auction was held June 20-23 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, resulting in $24.9 million in total sales and a 99 percent sell-through rate. A total of 658 vehicles and 457 pieces of automobilia sold at Barrett-Jackson's third annual Northeast Auction. “Once again the energy and passion at our Northeast Auction has been incredible to experience this past week,” said … [Read more...]
Ferrari 250 GTO Offered at Monterey Auction
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will headline the 2018 RM Sotheby's Monterey auction, scheduled for August 24-25 during Monterey Classic Car Week. One of just 36 built, the GTO boasts successful period racing history, including winning the 1962 Italian National GT Championship and 1st in class at the 1963 and 1964 Targa Florio. The original, numbers-matching 250 GTO is estimated to bring in excess of $45 million, which would … [Read more...]
Bonhams Greenwich 2018 – Auction Results
The Bonhams Greenwich 2018 auction was held Sunday, June 3rd at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance in Connecticut, resulting in $10.5 million in total sales and a 92 percent sell-through rate. Held at the waterfront Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Bonhams' 11th annual sale featured nearly 125 cars representing every era of motoring over the last century. … [Read more...]
Mecum Indianapolis 2018 – Auction Results
The Mecum Indianapolis 2018 auction was held May 15-20 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, resulting in $69.4 million in total sales and a 76 percent sell-through rate. More than 1,400 vehicles were sold over the six-day event, which was the highest-grossing Spring Classic auction in its 31-year history. Several main attractions at the Mecum Indianapolis 2018 auction landed among the top sellers, … [Read more...]
RM Auctions Auburn Spring 2018 – Auction Results
The RM Auctions Auburn Spring 2018 sale was held May 11-12 at the Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana, resulting in $6,037,635 in total sales and an 84 percent sell-through rate of all lots sold. This represented the first Auburn Spring sale held under the RM Auctions banner, following the integration of former RM Sotheby’s Group subsidiary, Auctions America, in fall of 2017. The RM Auctions Auburn Spring 2018 … [Read more...]
RM Sotheby’s Monaco 2018 – Auction Results
The RM Sotheby's Monaco 2018 sale was held 12th May at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo, resulting in €23,317,290 in total sales and a 72 percent sell-through rate. Held the same weekend as the Monaco Historic Grand Prix, the single-day, biennial auction drew interest from bidders representing 36 countries. The top result at RM's 2018 Monaco auction went to the euro-spec 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB that sold off the block … [Read more...]
Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Offered
A selection of Ferraris will be among the offerings at the 2018 RM Sotheby's Monaco auction, scheduled for 12 May at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo during the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique weekend. At the biennial sale, a 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione ‘Tour de France’ is expected to draw interest, while other eras of the Italian marque’s history will also be represented. Amongst a list of … [Read more...]
Mecum Houston 2018 – Auction Results
The Mecum Houston 2018 sale was held April 5-7 at NRG Park in Houston, Texas, resulting in $21.4 million in total sales and a 70 percent sell-through rate. Mecum's seventh annual Houston auction featured a total of 621 vehicles sold over the three-day event. The top result at Mecum's 2018 Houston was the 138-mile 2006 Ford GT (Lot F225.1) that sold for $368,500. Modern muscle and luxury proved popular overall in … [Read more...]
Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2018 – Auction Results
The Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2018 auction was held April 12-15 at the South Florida Fairgrounds in Palm Beach, Florida, resulting in $39.4 million in total sales. Nearly 700 vehicles sold at Barrett-Jackson's 16th annual Palm Beach sale, in addition to 380 pieces of automobilia for $702,000 and $450,000 was raised through the sale of charity vehicles. This year's auction also attracted more than 700 new bidders, a … [Read more...]
