Gooding and Company Pebble Beach 2016

Gooding and Company, Pebble Beach, California, August 20-21, 2016

The collector car market as a whole is getting pretty rich with consignments, and sales, skewing toward more and more toward the rich end of the continuum.

That is nowhere more clear than at The Pebble Beach Auction.

29 lots had pre-sale low estimates of $1 million or more. 26 of them sold of which 23 were on selling bids of $1 million or more. One ‘Estimate on Request’ lot also sold over $1 million. That’s 24 of the 114 sold lots (21.1% of all the cars sold by Gooding & Company at The Pebble Beach Auction) hitting hammer bids of $1 million or more. No wonder the average sale was firmly above a million dollars (including the 10% commission.)

The contribution of less expensive [a relative term in this case] cars was the lowest since 2012.

At the same time — as was common across the catalog auctions in Monterey — the performance against the pre-sale estimates was the worst it’s ever been, a sign that even in a tent full of super-rich collectors the tide of constant increases in value has turned.

Under the circumstances 2016 was the excellent, quality, performance that Gooding & Company has become known for at Pebble Beach. The cars were diverse, their prices were frequently extraordinary and while an 83.2% sell-through (the lowest since 2010) isn’t exceptional it is understandable as both Gooding’s specialists and their consignors become acclimated to values that don’t reliably increase every month. The other side of that coin is that Gooding proved to be highly successful in closing the deals on cars that were unsold on the block, a strong argument that consignors (and bidders) were recognizing the realities and making adjustments on the spot.

Even in the face of these difficulties 2016 was by the slimmest of margins (1.3%) the highest total ever at Pebble Beach.

And the cars were gorgeous even though most of them were inaccessible to collectors of ordinary (or even extra-ordinary) means.

Andrew Newton provided many of the on-site observations for this auction.

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Gooding and Company Pebble Beach 2016 – Auction Report

Lot # 1 1989 Ferrari 328 GTB Coupe, Body by Pininfarina; S/N ZFFXA19A5K0082566; Red/Tan leather; Estimate $125,000 – $150,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $105,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $115,500. No Reserve. – Air conditioning, power windows, CD stereo, factory alloy wheels, Michelin Pilote SX tires. – 22,331 miles, all original and nearly like new with only the slightest evidence of use or age. – Based on results here in Monterey this is at the top of the value range for a sound 328 GTB with some miles on it.

Lot # 2 1968 Lamborghini 400 GT 2 + 2, Body by Touring; S/N 01294; Engine # 1508; Burgundy/Tan leather; Estimate $300,000 – $400,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; Hammered Sold at $355,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $390,500. No Reserve. – Borrani wire wheels, Pirelli narrow whitewalls, Blaupunkt multiband radio between the seats, power windows. – Stored from 1976 to present, two owners. Sound but dull original paint with a smattering of chips, scrapes and scratches. Sound but stiff and soiled original upholstery. Dirty engine and underbody. Sound body with no evidence of rust. Not running, with a partially disassembled engine. A California Black Plate barn find. – This Lamborghini is largely complete and should be relatively easily sortable and cleaned up to be a decent driver. ‘Relatively easily’ does not, however, mean ‘inexpensive’ and the new owner will do well to complete the work without going underwater in a frenzy of ‘while we’re at it’ additions to the work order.

Lot # 3 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Coupe, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N 01647; Dark Blue/Grey cloth, Dark Blue piping; Estimate $450,000 – $550,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $375,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $412,500. With Reserve. – Chrome spoke wire wheels, Michelin X blackwall tires, column shift, pushbutton radio. – In an Italian Alfa dealer’s collection from 1966 until 2015, 29,468 km from new. Very good recent paint, chrome and upholstery. Underbody is undercoated like a new car. The aluminum trim has been polished but is still scratched. Engine compartment and suspension are nearly like new. – This might be the definition of a ‘sympathetic restoration’ of a low miles, well kept car with attractive coachwork. It needs nothing and is a sound value at this price.

Lot # 5 1984 Ferrari 512 BBi Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina; S/N ZFFJA09B000049257; Silver/Black leather; Estimate $375,000 – $450,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $285,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $313,500. With Reserve. – TRX tires, Pioneer cassette stereo, Borletti air conditioning, power windows, dual outside mirrors, original tools, owner’s manual, sales invoice. – Not California emission compliant. Very good paint and upholstery. Good original interior trim. Underbody is nearly like new. A quality, thoughtfully restored Boxer with three owners from new. FCA Southwest Region Platinum award in 2006 and still in very good, well maintained condition. – Sold for 76% of its low estimate, a price that is in line with the other 512 BBs and BBis in Monterey. At the rate these berlinettas’ values are falling someone almost ordinary might be able to buy one soon. When that happens values will stabilize at levels that match the rarity, design and performance of these cars.

Lot # 9 1967 Toyota 2000GT Coupe; S/N MF1010128; Engine # 10189; Solar Red/Black vinyl; Estimate $600,000 – $700,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Post-block sale at $485,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $533,500. With Reserve. – RHD. Fender mirrors, grey alloy wheels, Vredestein tires, pushbutton radio. – Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Underbody is nearly like new. Restored in Costa Rica for the Toyota importer there in 2014 to showroom condition. – Bid to $485,000 on the block and closed later at the same amount. The million-dollar Toyota 2000GT is a thing of the past, at least for now. This exact same car sold at RM’s Monterey sale two years ago for the monumental price of $1,045,000. This and the 7-figure sale of a white example from the Don Davis collection in 2013 prompted other 2000GTs to come to market, but most have been in the mid to high six-figure range and the demand for these cars has settled down. This car hammered not sold at Gooding Scottsdale this year at a high bid of $620,000 and finally sold here for barely half of what it brought just two years ago. Those are two very expensive years of ownership.

Lot # 10 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Club Sport Coupe; S/N WP0AB0915KS120507; Irish Green/Black leather with cloth inserts; Estimate $350,000 – $425,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $300,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $330,000. With Reserve. – Black Fuchs wheels, whale tail, roll-up windows, no back seats. – Two owners from new. One of only 28 sold in the US and reportedly the only one in its gorgeous Irish Green. Excellent original paint. Exterior plastic looks new. Clean underneath. Like-new presentation and showing 9,130 miles from new.. – In a Monterey auction week flooded with 911s (Porsche was the most prevalent make in Monterey this year for the first time), special models like this can stand out. The old Porsche formula of 911 minus lots of weight equals more money also rang true here, even if the result was a bit under the low estimate.

1966 Jaguar E-Type SI 4.2 Roadster — Lot # 12 1966 Jaguar XKE SI 4.2 Roadster; S/N 1E13101; Engine # 7E9162-9; Dark Blue/Biscuit leather; Tan top; Estimate $200,000 – $250,000; Older restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $230,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $253,000. With Reserve. – Chrome centerlock wire wheels, Dunlop SP Sport tires, woodrim steering wheel, Blaupunkt pushbutton radio. – Very good paint, chrome and interior. Gorgeous, detailed and restored underneath. Looks like a new car. Really nothing to pick on, even though it was restored over 10 years ago. – Sold at RM Monterey in 2003 just after restoration for $101,200 when its odometer (now at 2,995) showed only 327 miles. The quality of this car’s restoration trumps its age, and it won’t need anything for some time. The result here was right on the money in today’s E-Type market and the seller got a handsome return for 13 years of ownership and even enjoyed it to the tune of 2,600 miles..

Lot # 14 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing; S/N 1980405500654; Engine # 1989805500701; Midnight Blue/Gray leather; Estimate $1,400,000 – $1,600,000; Older restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $1,300,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,430,000. With Reserve. – Hubcaps, chrome wheels, Avon tires, fitted luggage, VDO dash clock, belly pans, tools. – Very good interior. Very good older paint. Very good restored underneath. Excellent chrome. Done to high standards by Hjeltness Restoration in California in the early 1990s. The car was seized by the Justice Department in the middle of restoration when the owner was arrested, but the restoration was finished and it passed through several sympathetic collectors and is still in like new condition. – Sold here in 2012 for $1,025,000, a car so good at the time that its nearly two decade old restoration was described as ‘Recent’. It’s still that good with the odometer showing only 130 more miles now than it did then. An outstanding automobile bought for an appropriate price.

Lot # 19 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort Coupe; S/N WP0ZZZ95ZHS900108; Silver Metallic/Dark Grey leather; Estimate $1,300,000 – $1,500,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,200,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,320,000. With Reserve. – Blaupunkt cassette stereo, power windows, air conditioning, factory alarm, sport seats, tools, books. – Crack in the right marker lens on the fender. Handful of tiny chips and small scratch on the right front fender. Handful of dings on the left rear wheel and a bubble in the left front. Lightly but visibly worn seats. Showing 8,174 km, and with that few digits it could be better cosmetically, but it has a full record of maintenance. – Last year, even the less desirable Komfort version of the 959 became a million-dollar car. The Pebble Beach bidders focused on this example’s low mileage and bid it to a price that’s slightly expensive but still a number that both buyer and seller can be satisfied with.

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Lot # 20 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible; S/N 11304412022135; Blue, , Blue hardtop/Blue; Estimate $250,000 – $275,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $190,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $209,000. With Reserve. – Automatic, wheel covers, Kumho narrow whitewalls, pagoda roof hardtop and soft top, Becker Europa radio, VDO dash clock, Frigiking air conditioning, kinder seat. – Windshield is delaminating at the bottom. Superb original paint and chrome. A few chips on the fender lips. Very light pitting on the hardtop frames. Interior is superb as well. Original underneath. Given a new top, tires, exhaust and suspension bushings among other things during a major service in 2012, but almost completely original. This looks like a car that’s six months old. – With all the rare, exotic significant automobiles to look at under the Gooding tents and gleaming catalogue pages, it would have been easy to miss this relatively common 280SL. The unbelievable level of originality, though, caught the right people’s attention. While the result was very expensive, the opportunity to find one this good and this original probably won’t come up again any time soon.

Lot # 28 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Coupe; S/N WP0ZZZ99ZTS390791; Polar Silver/Dark Gray leather; Estimate $400,000 – $500,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $330,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $363,000. With Reserve. – Speedline wheels, red calipers, cross-drilled rotors, whale tail, power windows, air conditioning, factory cassette stereo. – Titled as a 1996. Fantastic original paint other than a big unfortunate scratch in the middle of the roof, which apparently happened on the way to the auction and will be repaired at the transporter’s expense. Very lightly worn interior. In prime, almost like new condition despite the 66,271 km on the odometer. – The most powerful naturally aspirated 993 and one of 1,015 built, this Carrera RS could have brought closer to Gooding’s low estimate without being expensive and is a solid value at this price.

Lot # 29 1954 Austin-Healey 100/4 Roadster; S/N BN1L151422; Engine # 18205565; Lustreen Green/Beige leather piped in Green; Beige top; Estimate $125,000 – $150,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $130,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $143,000. No Reserve. – Chrome centerlock wire wheels, Vredestein Sprint Classic tires, tonneau cover, overdrive, woodrim steering wheel, upgraded to Le Mans specs, lightened flywheel, high-compression pistons, overdrive 4-speed. – Very good newer chrome. Paint is gorgeous. Fresh underbody. Freshly restored interior. A spotless show car. Represented as the only one of three cars originally finished in this fantastic color. Best of show at Healey national meet last year. – This car offers a lot, including upgrades for more power and drivability, but it was the fantastic presentation and gorgeous paint color that brought a price at the very top of the BN1 value range.

Lot # 30 1930 Packard 734 Speedster; S/N 184100; Engine # 184106; Plymouth Grey, , Pilgrim Grey fenders and accent/Medium Grey leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $1,200,000 – $1,500,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,900,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,090,000. With Reserve. – Chrome spoke wire wheels with Dark Olive hubs and rims, radiator stoneguard, dual enclosed sidemounts, spotlight. – Original boattail body. Excellent, paint chrome and interior. Frame and chassis are thickly painted over old red paint. Offered by Glenn Mounger, former Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. – One comment on the colors, which have plenty of green in them and give this Jazz Age Speedster a distinctly Martini Cocktail ambience. It is a gorgeous automobile, an American sports car with impressive performance and sporting style that is expensive but worth every penny of its over-estimate price.

1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder — Lot # 33 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Alloy, Body by Pinin Farina/Scaglietti; S/N 1603GT; Engine # 1603GT ;, /; Estimate $18,000,000 – $20,000,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $16,500,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $18,150,000. With Reserve. – Chrome spoke Borranis, central rear outside filler cap, right door number light, bumpers included but not installed, alloy body, covered headlights, grille-mounted fog lights. – The first disc brake California Spider, raced at Nassau in 1959-1960 and at Sebring 1960 finishing 5th overall. Motion Products restoration in the late 80’s, cosmetically freshened by Bob Smith in 2011. Still excellent paint, chrome and interior. Chassis restored like new. Vinyl graphics. Ferrari Classiche certified. Dusty underbody. – Sold by Gooding here in 2010 for $7,260,000 before the most recent cosmetic work by Bob Smith Coachworks but even taking that considerable expense into account this is a serious price, effectively doubling its value in six years. What it has that others don’t is a credible racing history and particularly effective livery that highlights the lines of the highly regarded Pinin Farina designed body.

Lot # 34 1967 Mazda Cosmo Coupe; S/N L10A10394; Engine # 10A1556; Red/Black with Houndstooth cloth inserts; Estimate $150,000 – $200,000; Recent restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $95,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $104,500. No Reserve. – RHD. 110hp twin rotor Wankel engine, 4-speed, Toyo tires, dual wing mirrors, pushbutton radio, woodrim steering wheel, wood shift knob. – Plating is wavy in the front bumper. Decent older paint with light detail scratches. Headlight bezels don’t fit evenly. Rear bumper doesn’t fit evenly. Red paint on dry window gaskets on the left quarter window. Big crack all the way down the bottom of the left headlight bezel. Interior is very good. Represented as a recent restoration done in Japan, but not to particularly high standards and the car’s shortcoming are not hard to find. – Appropriately discounted for its less than stellar presentation, this was a straightforward transaction that both parties can be satisfied with.

Lot # 35 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N B24S1077; Engine # B211098; Dark Blue, , Dark Blue hardtop/Cognac leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $1,650,000 – $1,950,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $1,825,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,007,500. With Reserve. – Steel wheels, hubcaps, Michelin X tires, Blaupunkt multiband radio, woodrim steering wheel, floor shift, Nardi performance kit, Fontana hardtop, Carello headlights. – First owned by Luigi Bosisio, later restored by Jean Sage in the late 90’s, cosmetically refreshed in 2012. Excellent paint, chrome and upholstery. Some aluminum trim is dull. Seats show almost no use. – Sold at Gooding’s Scottsdale auction in 2014 and extensively service at Paul Russell’s since then, this is a nearly pristine example that shows only 109 km more on its odometer now than it did two years ago. It should be a great performer on the road after the recent work and brought a handsome but entirely deserved price.

Lot # 40 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta, Body by Scaglietti; S/N 10497; Engine # 10497; Nocciola/Black leather; Estimate $3,200,000 – $3,600,000; Cosmetic restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $2,950,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $3,245,000. With Reserve. – Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin XWX tires, Lucas headlights. – Very good older paint, bright chrome. Good, lightly worn and stretched original upholstery. Aged but clean and orderly underbody. Clean, orderly older restored engine compartment. Freshened cosmetically since last seen. – Sold by Gooding here in 2008 for $1,430,000 and thoughtfully maintained and preserved since then with 1,546 more miles showing on the odometer. The new owner paid a representative price for a car that can be driven without undue concern for bug splatter while enjoying its unusual color that will stand out in the usual Rosso line.

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Lot # 42 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder; S/N 550A0145; Engine # P90127; Silver/Beige; Estimate $5,000,000 – $6,000,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $4,200,000. With Reserve. – Carrera engine, dual Solex carbs, Dunlop Racing tires, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, comes with a 5-speed gearbox believed to be original to this car (period 4-speed installed.) – One of 40 improved 550As. Factory entry owned and driven by Carel de Beaufort that won its class at the Nürburgring 1000km in 1958, 2nd in class and fifth overall at Le Mans also in 1958. Driven since in the Mille Miglia numerous times. Two small dents, one with a crack, in the tip of the nose. Paint is mostly excellent. Upholstery and frame and most of the cockpit has its fair share of wear and tear from competition. Chips on the hinges of the engine cover. Long scratch on the tail. Engine rebuilt in 2012. Not completely original, but never fully restored. Certainly in good enough condition to keep racing, but most of the value here is in the historical significance. – It would be worth most if not all of the high bid here if it hadn’t scored the 550A’s best finish at Le Mans and it is surprising with Gooding’s reputation for achieving record results with Porsche Spyders that it didn’t find more interest.

Lot # 45 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo S Coupe; S/N WP0AC2965RS480441; Engine # 61R01023; Grand Prix White/Cashmere Beige leather; Estimate $1,400,000 – $1,800,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $1,000,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,100,000. With Reserve. – Flachbau, Speedline wheels, red calipers, cross-drilled rotors, Yokohama tires, sunroof, whale tail, tinted glass, power windows, factory cassette stereo, heated power seats, all books and documents from new. – 38 miles and looks it. As close to a new car as you’ll find. One of 76 built in 1993 and 1994. Sold new to the Blackhawk Collection. Fully serviced this year. – Essentially mothballed since new, this car is destined to be a collector piece and may never rack up more than 100 miles. A million dollars seems like a lot for a 964, but this is one of the most collectible late air-cooled 911s and it could have brought more without being unreasonable, especially considering the red example over at Bonhams had a lot more miles and was bid to $1.25 million.

Lot # 46 1954 Jaguar XK 120M Roadster; S/N S674322; Engine # F1093-8S; Red/Black leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $140,000 – $180,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $110,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $121,000. No Reserve. – 3442/210hp, 5-speed, chrome centerlock wire wheels, Dunlop Racing tires, black cloth tonneau cover, Wilwood disc brakes up front, stock drums in rear. Represented with upgraded brakes, transmission and starter. – Represented as matching numbers engine. Originally green. Good chrome. Good older paint. Long crack behind the left edge of the hood. Same on the other side. Microblisters on the front left edge of the hood. Uneven door gaps. Trunk sticks out a little bit at the bottom. Exhaust tips are painted black. Very good cleaned up wheels. Very good, lightly worn interior. Used but tidy underneath. Restored in the 1990s. Given the upgrades and the older restored condition, this is absolutely a driver rather than a collectible. – An attractive and very usable XK 120, particularly with the M engine and 5-speed that make it especially attractive for tours. It’s especially attractive at this price with its discount for non-originality. An astute purchase.

Lot # 48 1961 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe, Body by Allemano; S/N AM103014; Engine # AM103014; Silver/Crimson leather; Estimate $1,500,000 – $2,000,000; Older restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $1,525,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,677,500. With Reserve. – 4941/380hp fuel injected 4-cam V-8, 4-speed, silver steel wheels with trim rings and hubcaps, Pirelli Cinturato tires, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, power windows, Carello oval headlights. – ‘Indianapolis’ badged with some unique features for its first owner, William H. Brown. Freshly restored in the original colors, represented as the original engine. Very good paint, chrome and interior. Clean, sharp engine compartment is better than new; the underbody is old undercoat. A fabulous car in excellent condition. – The Allemano coupe coachwork, with its Studebaker Starlight style wraparound rear window, is the least attractive of the 5000 GTs, a handicap that makes the 5000 GT’s rarity, elegance and performance available to those with less than epic piles of money. This is an representative result, particularly with the quality of its restoration and unusual features.

Lot # 50 1948 Maserati A6 1500 Coupe, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N 060; Engine # 085; Light Metallic Blue/Blue leather with Gray cloth inserts; Estimate $800,000 – $1,100,000; Older restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $775,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $852,500. With Reserve. – 1488cc/85hp, triple single throat Webers, Borrani wire wheels, Dunlop tires, banjo steering wheel. – Exquisite paint other than a tiny cluster of blisters on the right drip rail. Lightly scratched windows all over, especially so on the left quarter window. Very good chrome. Straight body with even gaps. Excellent interior with no wear whatsoever. Fully restored and very clean underneath. One of only 61 built. Shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1947. Driven to wins at the Coppa Inter-Europa by Franco Bordoni. Restored in Italy at the beginning of the last decade to the exacting standards that such a car as this deserves. A great choice for someone who wants a car that’s eligible for a wide range of both shows and driving events. – There may be only a liter and a half under the hood, but it clearly has enough power even with the big Pinin Farina coupe body. The restoration is as nearly impeccable as a restoration of its age can be and both the seller and the buyer can be satisfied with this result.

Lot # 51 1962 Maserati 3500GT Coupe, Body by Touring; S/N AM1012102; Gold/White leather; Estimate $400,000 – $500,000; Older restoration, 1 condition; Hammered Sold at $520,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $572,000. With Reserve. – Triple Webers, Borrani wire wheels, Cinturato tires, Autovox pushbutton radio. – Excellent paint and chrome. Even gaps. Excellent like new interior. Ordered new by Eddie Fisher as a gift for wife Elizabeth Taylor just before she left him for Richard Burton. Fisher then sold it to actor Anthony Quinn. Fully restored during the 2000s and done to very high standards. – Anyone looking for a project 3500 had a few to choose from over at RM. Anyone looking for a top notch, gorgeous example with a good story behind it didn’t need to look any further than this car. Whether it was the Hollywood connection, the phenomenal presentation or the mass of net worth in the room that buoyed the price here is unclear, although it was probably a combination of the three. An extraordinary result that was even beyond Gooding’s estimate range.

Lot # 53 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible; S/N 194677S104512; Engine # TIII4JE7104512; Marina Blue, , Black stinger, Marina Blue hardtop/Bright Blue; Estimate $160,000 – $180,000; Concours restoration, 1 condition; Hammered Sold at $215,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $236,500. No Reserve. – 427/435hp, 4-speed, American Racing wheels, Radial T/A tires, Tri-Power, side exhaust, both tops, 4.11 Positraction, heavy duty brakes, F41 suspension, tinted glass. – Gorgeous, freshly restored and detailed engine bay. Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Exhaust surrounds don’t show the light scratches that most do. Flawless interior with no wear. Top notch equipment and flawless condition, a great combination. Two time NCRS Top Flight. – It may be ‘just’ a Corvette, but this car’s equipment and condition nevertheless made it a standout even among the distinguished company under the Gooding tents at Pebble Beach. The result was a home run for an L71 convertible that can still enter shows and probably win. Fourteen years ago it was still exceptional when it sold at RM Arizona’s 2002 auction for $95,700. Sometimes it is effective to be off-center, a bit outside the norm which at the Pebble Beach Auction was exotic, sports and classic. This was the mainstream collector car, out of the Pebble Beach Auction mainstream, and it brought a breathtaking price. It would have been fully priced at 2/3 of this result.

Lot # 56 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione Coupe, Body by Pinin Farina/Scaglietti; S/N 1759GT; Engine # 1759GT; Red/Black leather; Estimate $15,000,000 – $18,000,000; Competition restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $12,272,727 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $13,500,000. With Reserve. – Grey painted Borrani wire wheels, Michelin Pilote X tires, SNAP exhaust tips, Marchal headlights and grille-mounted fog lights, cold air box, no front bumper, hood-mounted clear bug deflector. – NART entry at Le Mans 1960 driven by Ed Hugus and Augie Pabst, 4th in class, 7th overall. Restored by GTO Engineering in 2005. Sharp, clean, orderly historic race car now prepared for road use. The original engine sounds great and strong through its SNAP extractors. Dull aluminum bumpers, dented rear bumper. – Bid to $13,500,000 on the block and closed later at this negotiated price. Had the seller accepted the original bid, or even the one before it, the price would have been considerably higher after commissions, and the seller would have avoided a haircut. An opportunity missed for the seller but a chance of a serious bidder to make an advantageous off-the-block deal.

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Lot # 61 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC Coupe, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 11543; Engine # 11543; Blue Ribot/Black leather; Estimate $625,000 – $675,000; Unrestored original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $500,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $550,000. With Reserve. – Centerlock Campagnolo alloy wheels, Michelin X tires, Blaupunkt cassette stereo, power windows, Marchal halogen headlights. – Dusty, musty barn find with a solid body. The paint should be readily shined up and the interior is sound but smelly offering the new owner the opportunity to enjoy it after cleaning it up and having comprehensive mechanical work to put it back into drivable condition. A little air freshener in the interior will go a long way. – Too good to restore, which at this price isn’t realistic to contemplate anyway. It will be expensive enough to get running but then should be a good driver and opener for conversations. Not expensive, but close.

Lot # 63 1985 Lancia Delta S4 Stradale Hatchback; S/N ZLA038AR000000033; Red/Brown Alcantara; Estimate $475,000 – $550,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $400,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $440,000. With Reserve. – 1759cc/300hp Volumex supercharged/turbocharged, 5-speed, Speedline wheels, Bridgestone Potenza tires, Abarth suede-wrapped steering wheel, rear spoiler, Veglia dash clock, digital clock, sliding side windows, air conditioning, tools, jack, manuals. – One of 200 built. Restoration by a marque specialist and given an upgraded clutch and exhaust as well as wider rear wheels. Matching numbers. Excellent paint. Very clean engine bay. Some black paint coming off of the left B-pillar. Fantastic interior. Restored to a high standard and probably better than it ever was when it was new. – The Delta S4, a tube frame mid-engine hatchback with its supercharged and turbocharged engine, adjustable suspension and composite bodywork, perfectly encapsulates the performance excesses of Group B rallying. Like other manufacturers, Lancia also only built the necessary 200 examples of their road-going version because they were expensive and not easy to sell. Other Group B homologation cars like the Audi Sport Quattro and Ford RS200 have done well at auction recently with prices in the $400,000 – $500,000 range, so the result for this Lancia seems like a reasonable one. It is outrageous. It’s price isn’t.

Lot # 64 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N 1743GT; Engine # 1743GT; Silver-Grey/Red leather; Estimate $800,000 – $1,000,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $840,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $924,000. With Reserve. – Overdrive, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin X tires, Blaupunkt multiband radio, carburetor velocity stacks, Michelin headlights and single center-mounted fog light, books, tool roll, build sheet copy. – First delivered to Peter Daetwyler, a Swiss living in Beverly Hills. Restored starting in 2011 in its original colors. May 2016 FCA Concorso Ferrari Platinum Award winner. Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Freshly restored to showroom condition with better paint and upholstery. Spotless engine compartment. – In addition to its meticulous restoration this Ferrari has some unique features installed by Ferrari for Daetwyler including the center-mounted fog light, velocity stacks, high lift camshafts, limited slip, boosted brakes, high beam flashing switch and more. It stands tall among Pf Coupes and brought a superior price appropriate to the car and its condition.

Lot # 66 1972 Iso Grifo Coupe, Body by Bertone; S/N GL220369; Red/Black leather, Brown cloth inserts; Estimate $550,000 – $650,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $465,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $511,500. With Reserve. – 350/325hp Chevy, ZF 5-speed, 5-spoke Campagnolo alloy wheels, Pirelli CN72 tires, air conditioning. – 23,602 km from new. Edge chipped old partial repaint over older paint. Good original interior and gauges. Clean original underbody. Melted rear speaker grilles. More than good enough to use as is but not pristine, a sympathetically resuscitated car that is neither preserved nor restored. – Iso has not always attracted the attention of serious collectors, an oversight that has been steadily disappearing in recent years. This result for a car in wonderful condition with impressive originality is indicative of the renewed appeal and has little if any premium for originality. It is surprising that a really rough, dirty, neglected ‘barn find’ will carry a significant premium while one presented in very good, running and driving, condition like this seems to be penalized for its age and patina.

Lot # 67 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220S Coupe; S/N 180037N7509637; Beige, , Cream roof/Red leather; Estimate $100,000 – $130,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $50,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $55,000. No Reserve. – Wheel covers, Silvertown whitewalls, Bosch driving lights, dash clock, column shift 4-speed, Becker Brescia radio. – Single owner for over 30 years. Very good chrome. Dry, cracking windshield gasket. Light pitting on the rear bumper. 1992 repaint in very good condition. Worn but sound original upholstery. Fantastic wood that’s likely been refinished. Scratches from the wipers on the windshield. Some paint flaking off the steel wheels. Very clean and original underneath, other than a replacement engine block fitted in 2009 along with a later cylinder head. An odd mix of restored and original condition. Represented as having been first purchased in 1957 for the then-Prince of Spain Juan Carlos, but no further history is advertised. – This is a nice enough 220S that has been maintained by only a few owners as a driver quality vehicle to whom the block and later head probably seemed like a worthwhile improvement in performance. It doesn’t have that effect upon later collectors, however, and even the price here at half the pre-sale low estimate is ample, if not generous.

Lot # 68 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta, Body by Touring/Zagato; S/N 0046M; Engine # 0046M; Red/Black; Estimate $6,000,000 – $8,000,000; Unrestored original, 4 condition; Hammered Sold at $4,950,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $5,445,000. With Reserve. – RHD. Silver painted Borrani wire wheels, Pirelli tires, Plexiglas side and rear windows, old Guide T-3 headlights, quick release fuel fill through the rear window. – Built as a barchetta by Touring, raced by Nuccio Bertone with Luigi Casalegno in the 1950 Mille Miglia to 14th overall, 3rd in class. Updated by Ferrari for 1951. 1952 Italian 2-liter Champion with Emilio Giletti. Updated for the next owner, Luigi Bosisio, by Zagato with a modified nose and berlinetta roof. Went through a Chevy V-8 phase in the U.S. and recently reunited with its original engine. Peeling old paint over lumpy body. Dull bright trim. Cracked old tires. Needs everything. – The future holds intriguing possibilities and challenges for this early, historic competition Ferrari. Restore or preserve is only the first decision. Getting Ferrari Classiche on board with the modified, but 1953 Mille Miglia running, Zagato roof is another challenge. It’s going to be a thrill ride, but with plenty of rewards along the way and when it’s settled the resulting Ferrari might even be worth the rather optimistic low end of the pre-sale estimate.

Lot # 69 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Shooting Brake, Body by Panther Westwinds; S/N 15275; Black/Tan leather; Estimate $750,000 – $1,000,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $620,000. With Reserve. – Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin XWX tires, power windows, Blaupunkt radio, Veglia air conditioning, popup lights, gullwing doors on the rear compartment. – Coachwork design created by Luigi Chinetti, Jr. for Bob Gittleman. Good older paint, chrome and attractive upholstery. Old undercoat in the wheel wells. Paint prep wave over the left rear wheel and a pair of scrapes over the right front. – A former owner observed that an employee once called this one-off ‘a pet hearse’, meaning no disrespect, of course. It is an intriguing Daytona with a long auction history: sold by Bonhams at Gstaad in 2005 for $261,861 and in Dubai in 2010 for $300,000 with two no-sales in its history as well. It has survived well over the years and was bid to a respectable price even if it didn’t find a new owner.

Lot # 71 1973 Ferrari 246 GT Dino Coupe, Body by Scaglietti; S/N 06686; Black, , Red coachline/Black vinyl; Estimate $400,000 – $500,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; Hammered Sold at $290,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $319,000. With Reserve. – Factory flared fenders, Dino seats, flared wheel arches, Campagnolo wheels, Blaupunkt cassette stereo, halogen headlights. – Poor older repaint over the original Giallo Fly. Dirty and stored many years. Sound original upholstery showing its age. Given only minimal mechanical attention since it was taken from storage earlier this year, enough to get it across the auction block, but not much farther. – The ‘barn find’ history and unusual original color and options specification notwithstanding, this Dino needs a lot and was bought as the restoration project it is, not some preservation object to be trailered from show to show while carefully preserving its coating of dust. It was bought reasonably for its condition but this is only the first of a string of check the new owner will be cutting for it.

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Lot # 72 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S/N 9306800054; Silver, , Black Turbo graphics/Black leather; Estimate $200,000 – $250,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $235,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $258,500. No Reserve. – Black Fuchs, Pirelli tires, whale tail, rear wiper, sunroof, power windows, air conditioning, Blaupunkt cassette stereo. – 33,744 miles. Cluster of touched up chips in the middle of the nose, a few more small ones underneath the headlights but very well kept original paint otherwise. Graphics are a little yellowed and has scratches in places. Window frames look repainted, although there a few tiny places where it paint came off. Excellent original interior. Used but tidy original engine bay. Only careful pampering can keep a car this good after so many years. Two owner Southern California car. Engine rebuild last year. Not a mothballed time capsule, but more usable as a result. – An appropriate result for a car with low but more than negligible mileage. The seller acquired the car in 2006, so he probably made out very well given the still very high 930 prices. With 234 factory horsepower this Porsche ended up costing $1,105 per rugged Teutonic pony.

Lot # 73 1960 Chrysler 300F GT Special 2-Dr. Hardtop; S/N 8403110398; Black, /; Estimate $250,000 – $325,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $400,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $440,000. With Reserve. – Long runner dual quad cross-ram 413/400hp Wedge engine, Pont-A-Mousson 4-speed, 2.93:1 rear axle, pushbutton radio, wheel covers, whitewalls, swivel front seats, P/W, original Daytona tires included (but not mounted) – One of six built with 413 cubic inch 400 hp engine and four-speed manual. All original with <11,400 miles from new, in long term storage until being completely mechanically checked in 2009. Documented ownership from its racing days to the present. Driven by Gregg Ziegler to set a NASCAR flying mile record on the Daytona Beach sand in 1960 at 144.927mph. Extensively documented. – What a history – and at auction, too. Offered by Russo and Steele in Scottsdale in January 2010 with no result reported. Mecum tried to find a buyer at Monterey in 2010 but came up short at a reported bid of $275,000; then Worldwide offered it at Atlantic City in February 2011 but could get an offer of only $240,000. Gooding found a buyer at Amelia in 2013 at a much more realistic $236,500 with commission. It obviously struck a responsive chord here (for some pretty much inexplicable reason) and blew through the high estimate to this nearly unfathomable result. Amazing.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_102888" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Lot # 74 1956 AC Ace Bristol Roadster; S/N BE172; Engine # 100D520; Silver/Black leather; Estimate $325,000 – $375,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $280,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $308,000. With Reserve. – RHD. 100hp three Solex 100D engine, drum brakes, silver painted wire wheels, Michelin X tires, map light, full weather equipment. – Represented as having the original engine. Good paint, chrome and upholstery, cracked shift boot. Dashboard covering is original and in good condition. Clean, sharp gauge faces. Old undercoat in the wheel wells. Orderly but not restored engine compartment. Done enough to be used with some pride, but not to be shown. – Sold by Bonhams at Goodwood in 2011 before the new upholstery, carpets and mechanical work and the result here is indicative of a fairly stable Ace Bristol market over the past half-decade.

Lot # 73 1960 Chrysler 300F GT Special 2-Dr. Hardtop; S/N 8403110398; Black, /; Estimate $250,000 – $325,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $400,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $440,000. With Reserve. – Long runner dual quad cross-ram 413/400hp Wedge engine, Pont-A-Mousson 4-speed, 2.93:1 rear axle, pushbutton radio, wheel covers, whitewalls, swivel front seats, P/W, original Daytona tires included (but not mounted) – One of six built with 413 cubic inch 400 hp engine and four-speed manual. All original with <11,400 miles from new, in long term storage until being completely mechanically checked in 2009. Documented ownership from its racing days to the present. Driven by Gregg Ziegler to set a NASCAR flying mile record on the Daytona Beach sand in 1960 at 144.927mph. Extensively documented. – What a history – and at auction, too. Offered by Russo and Steele in Scottsdale in January 2010 with no result reported. Mecum tried to find a buyer at Monterey in 2010 but came up short at a reported bid of $275,000; then Worldwide offered it at Atlantic City in February 2011 but could get an offer of only $240,000. Gooding found a buyer at Amelia in 2013 at a much more realistic $236,500 with commission. It obviously struck a responsive chord here (for some pretty much inexplicable reason) and blew through the high estimate to this nearly unfathomable result. Amazing.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_102888" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Lot # 74 1956 AC Ace Bristol Roadster; S/N BE172; Engine # 100D520; Silver/Black leather; Estimate $325,000 – $375,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $280,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $308,000. With Reserve. – RHD. 100hp three Solex 100D engine, drum brakes, silver painted wire wheels, Michelin X tires, map light, full weather equipment. – Represented as having the original engine. Good paint, chrome and upholstery, cracked shift boot. Dashboard covering is original and in good condition. Clean, sharp gauge faces. Old undercoat in the wheel wells. Orderly but not restored engine compartment. Done enough to be used with some pride, but not to be shown. – Sold by Bonhams at Goodwood in 2011 before the new upholstery, carpets and mechanical work and the result here is indicative of a fairly stable Ace Bristol market over the past half-decade.

Lot # 76 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Sedan; S/N LSEV175; Engine # SV87E; Mason’s Black/Black leather; Estimate $100,000 – $120,000; Cosmetic restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $95,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $104,500. No Reserve. – Wheel covers, narrow whitewalls, Spirit of Ecstasy, Lucas driving lights, pushbutton AM/FM radio, air conditioning, power windows, tables in back, opera mirrors. – Several bubbles in the creases along the fenders. A few light scratches on the front fenders and the radiator shell. Very good, lightly worn interior. Clean and tidy underneath. Good older paint with light detail scratches. Straight body. Wood is very good. Cosmetically restored a while ago and starting to show some age, but mostly sound. – Crossed the block at Mecum’s auction here in 209 with a reported top bid of $80,000. Fast forward seven years and the $15,000 more bid for it amounts to 18.75%, a little over 2.4% per annum and not a bad return (particularly over the period in question) for holding onto it.

Lot # 77 1966 Ferrari 330 GT SII Coupe 2+2, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 7857; Engine # 7857; Red/Black leather; Estimate $275,000 – $325,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $225,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $247,500. With Reserve. – Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Pirelli tires, Blaupunkt pushbutton radio. – Good repaint, chrome and lightly stretched upholstery. The underbody is original, chassis is oily and road grimy. The top of the engine is dry, orderly and aged. An honest but aged car. – Documented as a ‘concours-level restoration’, its presentation didn’t live up to the description, even giving allowance to the twenty years since it was done. It is a sound and usable driver that brought an appropriate price.

1981 Toyota FJ43 Land Cruiser Soft Top 4x4 — Lot # 78 1981 Toyota FJ43 Land Cruiser Soft Top 4×4; S/N FJ43105510; Olive/Brown vinyl; Tan vinyl top; Estimate $70,000 – $90,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $160,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $176,000. No Reserve. – Grey steel wheels, BFG tires, rear-mounted spare, center facing rear seats, air conditioning, pushbutton radio, Aisin front hub locks, Warn winch, HID headlights, PIAA driving lights, Old Man Emu gas shocks, running board mounted extra tall jack, 5-speed. – Better than new but not overdone … except for the meticulous paint. – This FJ would have generously compensated its consignor for the caliber of workmanship and presentation (which was exceptional) at half this price. It seems the FJ craze has cooled except at Pebble Beach.

Lot # 80 1961 Fiat 600 Jolly Beach car, Body by Ghia; S/N 297597; Engine # 407580; Sky Blue/Wicker; Blue, White top; Estimate $70,000 – $90,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $110,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $121,000. No Reserve. – Hub caps, picnic basket, rickshaw bell, whitewalls, fringed surrey top. – Whitewalls are discolored around the edges. Fresh wicker seats. Very good paint. Not over the top as many Jollies are, but doesn’t need anything and was done relatively recently. One of only about 400 built. – In any ordinary perspective this is an exorbitant price for a Jolly, however in the context of the FJ43 sold two lots before it seems to be only an ordinary over-the-top result.

Lot # 81 1956 Porsche 356A Speedster, Body by Reutter; S/N 82623; Engine # 63057; Red/Black piped in Red; Black top; Estimate $400,000 – $500,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $425,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $467,500. With Reserve. – 1582cc/60hp, Solex carbs, silver steel wheels, hub caps, Michelin XZX tires, bumper overriders, headlight grilles, dual mirrors, gold brightwork, black vinyl boot cover, partial tool kit. – Represented as matching numbers engine and transmission. Lots of chips and blisters on the nose. Hood was repainted at some point as well as the doors; the rest of the paint is original. Big chip on the rear bumper. Chips and cracks around the engine cover. Blisters on the driver’s side door. Sound original interior. A bit dirty and pitted and original underneath. A preservation class car that is good enough to enjoy as-is. – It is refreshing to find a Speedster that hasn’t been upgraded [sic] to coupe seats to coddle sensitive American backsides. This is the fate of Max Hoffmann’s ‘inexpensive’ Porsche, which now occupies the rarified air at the top of 356s with standard engines. It brought a price that reflects what a well-maintained, highly original 356A Speedster is worth, but is it ‘worth’ this much?

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Lot # 104 1962 Jaguar XKE SI Roadster; S/N 876479; Engine # R3444-9; Black, , Black hardtop/Red leather; Black vinyl top; Estimate $250,000 – $325,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $180,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $198,000. With Reserve. – Chrome centerlock wire wheels, Firestone tires, both tops, woodrim steering wheel, ‘chrome-like’ polished stainless steel exhaust. – An early flat floor, welded louver car restored in its original colors. Chrome is older. Paint is very good and probably show quality at one point but no longer. Excellent interior. Excellent underneath. Even gaps and fits that align without a break across the car. A concours restoration showing a little age but still exceptional. – The only thing missing from the ultimate XKE presentation are the outside bonnet latches of the very earliest cars. This one retains the constricted flat footwells and uncomfortable seats that can be endured on trips of less than 50 miles. A stratum of collectors think these are desirable; drivers think of them as detriments. The result here was an appropriate one, although on a 200 mile drive it might seem excessive.

1977 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Hardtop 4x4 — Lot # 105 1977 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Hardtop 4×4; S/N FJ40243744; Red, , White roof/Black vinyl; Estimate $60,000 – $80,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $38,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $41,800. No Reserve. – Toyo tires, rear-mounted spare, troop carrier seats, Pioneer CD stereo. – Highly detailed engine bay but it’s seen a lot of use. A few small scratches on the front bumper. Undercoated but used frame. Red paint is very good. Lightly scratched side and rear windows. Light scratches on the dash plate. Small tear in the padded steering wheel cap. Otherwise very good restored interior. Body-off restored, but not done to the over the top standards we’ve become accustomed to seeing on catalogue FJs, but more than good enough to be very proud of and arguably more usable because of it. – Sold at Bonhams Scottsdale last year for $38,500, it’s only done 27 miles since then. Although it was vastly overshadowed by the freshly restored 1981 FJ43 in the same sale (Lot 78), this FJ40 did well to bring this much and the seller should be both happy to get it and happy he didn’t buy the truck a couple of years ago at the height of FJ-mania.

Lot # 106 2006 Ford GT Coupe; S/N 1FAFP90S66Y401676; Black, , Silver stripes/Black; Estimate $300,000 – $350,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $262,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $288,750. With Reserve. – Goodyear F1 tires, McIntosh sound system, red calipers, BBS forged aluminum wheels. – 1,720 miles at time of cataloguing for the sale, catalog amendment notes just under 1,800 miles. Excellent original paint. Immaculate engine and interior. A new car. – Given the appropriate premium for stripes, painted calipers, McIntosh sound system and BBS wheels. The prices for like new Ford GTs may not be on the rise anymore, but they remain high and somewhere between $250,000 and $300,000 is a typical number. The consignor finally got the idea and cranked on a hundred miles between cataloging and letting it go away at the auction.

Lot # 107 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Coupe; S/N 9114600422; Engine # 664057; Grand Prix White, , Black Carrera/Dark Gray leatherette; Estimate $225,000 – $275,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $185,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $203,500. No Reserve. – Black Fuchs, Bridgestone tires, Grundig stereo, power windows. – Matching numbers. Small chips in the mirror. Very good single repaint. Light curb rash on right rear wheel. Light wiper scratches. Excellent original interior. Showing 24,134 km but it’s really 124,134. Very well kept. – Unlike here in the States, the European market actually got high-performance versions of the G-Series 911 in the mid-70s, and while these ’74 cars aren’t the icons that the ’73 Carrera RSs are, they offer the same kind of experience for much less, as this appropriate result for a good but high-mileage example shows.

Lot # 108 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet SII, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N 2143GT; Engine # 2143; Shell Grey, , Dark Grey hardtop/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $1,500,000 – $2,000,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Post-block sale at $1,363,636 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,500,000. With Reserve. – Overdrive, Borrani wheels with Michelin tires, hardtop included, Ansa exhaust, tool roll, woodrim steering wheel, two tops. – Single family owned since 1963 and restored by the consignor, completed in 2000. Displayed at Pebble Beach in 2007. The paint is very smooth with a deep shine. The passenger door is aligned a tad high for the body line, and left rear turn signal lens is cracked. The brightwork is very clean and shiny with the exception of the windshield and hardtop window trim which are mildly tarnished. The engine compartment is very organized and clean. The underbody shows the most use. The exhaust is new while the undercoating is peeling off of the transmission crossmember and the wheel wells are dirty. The interior is very tidy and only the driver’s seat has stretching from use. A very pretty restoration done in the late 1990s and regularly enjoyed since. – This deal was put together after it crossed the block on a high bid of $1,350,000 at a realistic price that recognizes both its quality and its history. The result is fair to both the buyer and the seller.

Lot # 109 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N 915323; Engine # S926139; Dark Blue/Red leather; Dark Blue cloth top; Estimate $450,000 – $650,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $400,000. With Reserve. – RHD. 2,443cc/90hp, two single throat Webers, 4-speed, wheel covers, Michelin blackwall tires, Carello headlights, multiband radio. – Very good paint, bright chrome, attractive upholstery with no stretch or creasing. Engine compartment is clean, dry and orderly. Underbody and chassis are uniformly painted light grey. Freshly restored to contemporary European standards, a marvelous tour car. – An attractive, but not exceptional, 6C 2500 for which an appropriate bid was offered. The consignor could have taken it and not felt used.

Lot # 110 1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Coupe, Body by Zagato; S/N 824001061; White/Red leather; Estimate $750,000 – $1,000,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $625,000. With Reserve. – Carello headlights, Michelin blackwall tires, clear plastic side window visors, double bubble roofline. – Restored four years ago with great paint, chrome and interior. The engine compartment is a fresh, crisp, like new, delight. Then they polished the brass brake lines, just for fun and a little statement that emphasizes what could have been done to ruin the stock appearance. Bravo! – It’s an especially good car when I call my restorer acquaintances over to see what’s under the hood; even better when they agree. That was this Flaminia, a really choice example of how it can be, and should be, done. Was the consignor mad to decline the reported high bid? It’s so sweet it’s hard to disagree with the decision. The only mad ones were the bidders who wouldn’t give a little bit more for a desirable model with the right coachwork that’s been done to such high standards.

Lot # 112 1957 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk II Drophead Coupe, Body by Tickford; S/N AM3001265; Engine # VB6J8901; Black/Black leather; Estimate $450,000 – $550,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $340,000. With Reserve. – Chrome centerlock wire wheels, Firestone tires, dual wing mirrors, Marchal driving lights, black cloth boot cover, wood dash, high-performance cylinder head. – Matching numbers. Delivered new in Paris. Tired older repaint with detail scratches and swirls. Very good chrome. Touched up chips behind the hood. Scratched door handles. Dry, cracked taillight gaskets. Very good wheels. Sound lightly worn interior. Largely original with a single repaint. One of just 16 drophead coupes. Originally painted Imperial Crimson. – A handsome car, but overshadowed by so many similar cars with pristine presentation and restorations it is not hard to see why the bidders didn’t get sufficiently excited to meet the consignor’s expectations. The appeal of partially restored cars is highly specific; bidders are elusive.

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Lot # 113 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Coupe Periscopica, Body by Bertone; S/N 1120154; Engine # 1120154; Blu Tahiti/White leather with Blue cloth inserts; Estimate $1,200,000 – $1,500,000; Older restoration, 2 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $900,000. With Reserve. – Ansa exhaust, Campagnolo wheels, Michelin X tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, air conditioning, Philips cassette stereo. – 77th of 160 Periscopicas. Small nick on the left rear wheel. Tiny, hardly noticeable blister on the right A-pillar. Very light wear to the switchgear. Otherwise the car is exquisite. Paint and interior look new, as does just about any detail you look at. Fully restored a while ago, but the quality of the work is holding up very well. – Hammered not sold at RM Monterey in 2009 at a then huge bid of $315,000, Gooding sold it at Amelia in 2010 for $330,000 The result here was similar, just with more dollars involved. The reported high bid was really quite generous and should have been taken gladly. Countaches, not even the early Periscopicas, aren’t quite million-dollar cars yet.

Lot # 115 1971 Maserati Ghibli SS Spyder, Body by Ghia; S/N AM115491237; Engine # 1237; Silver-Grey, , Silver-Grey hardtop/Cream leather; Beige cloth top; Estimate $1,750,000 – $2,250,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Post-block sale at $1,363,636 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,500,000. With Reserve. – 5-speed, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin XWX tires, two tops, Becker Mexico cassette stereo, air conditioning, power windows, power steering, headrest seats, limited slip, Euro cams – Excellent paint, upholstery, interior trim, chrome, glass, panel fits and gaps. Underbody and engine compartment are like new. An impressive Ghibli. First in class at Concorso Italiano in 2014 – Bid to $1,450,000 on the block but closed at this post-block result, an illustration of the hazard of holding on in hopes of the last, final, best bid. This is a sweet Maserati in great colors and the result pulled together by Gooding’s team is fair to both the buyer and the seller.

Lot # 116 1975 Porsche 911S Coupe; S/N 9115200989; Engine # 6451011; Bitter Chocolate/Cinnamon leatherette; Estimate $60,000 – $80,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $67,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $73,700. No Reserve. – Black rim Fuchs wheels, Dunlop SP Sport tires, air conditioning, pushbutton radio, luggage, tool kit, original owner’s manual, jack. – Single owner until 2013, represented with 36,229 miles and matching numbers. A few small chips on the nose. Another on the hood and one more behind the passenger’s side door. Otherwise very good original paint. Tidy underneath. Lightly scratched window frames. Upholstery on the top of the door panel on the driver’s side is bubbling up. Seats look barely sat in and the interior is almost like new. Original car in great shape and has benefitted from extremely careful ownership, even by the anal standards of 911 owners. – While this isn’t a particularly collectible model or era for the 911, this example was a real standout in terms of its preservation and there can’t be many other cars like it. It was a huge result that brought 30 grand more than even a freshly restored ’75 S could expect to bring but not unreasonable for its preservation and originality.

Lot # 118 1963 Maserati Sebring Coupe, Body by Vignale; S/N AM10101563; Engine # AM10101563; Silver/Black leather; Estimate $350,000 – $425,000; Recent restoration, 3- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $270,000. With Reserve. – 3,485cc/245hp, Weber carbs, 5-speed, chrome spoke, Borrani wire wheels, Vredestein tires, Carello halogen headlights. – Very good paint but buffed through over filler on the left side of the hood. Very good chrome and interior. The underbody is painted over old undercoat and whatnot and the engine sits in a less than pristine compartment that has never been fully restored. A superficial touring, or auction, style redo. – A pretty car, but a pretty nasty one, too and this is a generous bid for its condition and substitution of Webers for the original Lucas fuel injection. A new owner could spend a fortune rebuilding, modernizing and re-installing the included Lucas FI system to no avail in either drivability or reliability.

Lot # 119 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Berlinetta, Body by Scaglietti; S/N ZFFPA16B000057481; Red/Black leather, Red cloth inserts; Estimate $2,250,000 – $2,750,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $2,200,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,420,000. With Reserve. – Blaupunkt cassette, air conditioning, power windows, Grey-market car federalized by Berlinetta Motorcars. – 12,826 miles from new and barely used. Red seat cushion inserts are sun fading to orange. The underbody shows some road miles and slight line of exterior overspray that suggests a front left corner repair. – Very few 288 GTOs have such a clear, unblemished, high quality history as this, yet it brought only a small premium over most, and less than some with less distinct histories. 288 GTOs cracked seven figures only about 3 years ago and continue to demonstrate strength. There are no exotic driver aids in these cars, making them a pure driver’s supercar even with [only] 400hp.

Lot # 121 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Coupe, Body by Scaglietti; S/N 3359GT; Engine # 3359; Silver/Red leather; Estimate $10,000,000 – $12,000,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $9,300,000. With Reserve. – Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin tires, Marchal headlights and grille-mounted fog lights. – Ferrari Classiche restored in 2011, Red Book certified. Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Impeccable body work and meticulous fits. The bright lipstick red interior is jarring but attention getting. [Only] seventeen known owners from new, no competition history. – Failing to accept the reported high bid, let alone not negotiating with Gooding & Company on the commission to arrive at a realistic compromise may turn out not to have been a good idea. Or, it could be that Charlie Ross didn’t have a living bidder close enough to persuade.

Lot # 124 1966 Lamborghini 350 GT Coupe, Body by Touring; S/N 316; Engine # 265; Blue/Black; Estimate $750,000 – $950,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $660,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $726,000. With Reserve. – Ansa exhaust, Girling disc brakes, Borrani wire wheels, woodrim steering wheel, wood shift knob, power windows. – Sound, lightly faded original paint and chrome. A few light scratches at the back of the doors but otherwise no paint blemishes. The original interior is remarkably sound with aged but not particularly worn upholstery and very good dash and carpets. Old but tidy underneath. Showing 9,838 miles and single family owned from new until 2013. Mechanically freshened in 2014. – Despite the very commendable level of originality that this very early Lamborghini features, the Pebble Beach bidders did not afford it a premium for preservation and bid it to almost project car money. It is a good buy at this price.

Lot # 128 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Roadster, Body by Brianza; S/N 2311218; Engine # 2311218; Dark Red/Black leather; Estimate $12,000,000 – $15,000,000; Competition restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $10,900,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $11,990,000. With Reserve. – RHD. Black wire wheels, Blockley tires, single sidemount, folding double screen windshield, single aeroscreen, Bosch headlights. – First owned by Cesare Sanguinetti in Genoa, later Luigi Beccaria, eventually ending up with Renato Balestrero in 1947 which used it in winning the 1947 Italian Sports Car Championship. Restored for Peter Giddings in the early 80’s after nearly three decades with Robert Ford who had acquired it in Venezuela in 1952. Extensively vintage raced since being acquired by the seller in 1996 including two trips to the Mille Miglia. Engine and supercharger rebuilt in 2006 by Rick Bunkfeldt and dynoed at 192 bhp from 2,866cc. Dull paint, a few scrapes and scuffs from a busy life, exactly the way a Monza should look. – $11mm reserve dropped on the auction block. This Monza sold here in 2010 for $6,710,000 and well ahead of inflation with this result. It is a hugely attractive event car that has proven its performance many times and is – if such a thing is even a factor in the past six years – an inflation-beater. Anyone who wants to play with the Big Dogs on the 8C Tour will find this one of the most effective ways to do so. Not beyond my dreams, but far beyond my means.

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Lot # 129 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N 1447GT; Engine # 1447GT; Pale Grey/Dark Blue leather; Estimate $700,000 – $800,000; Recent restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $600,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $660,000. With Reserve. – Overdrive, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin Pilote X tires, engine internal number 0526D – Very good paint with a small crack at the left back corner of the hood opening and another at the upper right corner of the rear window. Very good interior, glass and chrome. Orderly and correct engine compartment showing some age. Visible use underneath. Restored in the 1990s and driven but maintained since. Pretty car, but by 250 Ferrari standards this isn’t much better than a driver. – Its price is in line with its condition and the present enthusiasm for Pf coupes.

Lot # 130 1957 Maserati A6G/54 Spider, Body by Frua; S/N 2191; Engine # 2191; White, , Black stripe/Black leather; Black cloth top; Estimate -; Cosmetic restoration, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $3,000,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $3,300,000. With Reserve. – Metallic Green painted Borrani wire wheels, Avon blackwall tires, radio antenna but no radio. – Fair quality repaint with a few minor prep flaws. Good upholstery, chrome and bright aluminum. Underbody is old, superficially repainted in the exterior color and ugly. Engine compartment is old and still painted the previous exterior color. – Sold by RM at Monterey in 2003 for $324,500 in a bilious green color that has been only superficially resprayed since with plenty of the superficial old light green still showing, not least on the wheel rims and firewall. Oddly the catalog describes it as painted the present colors in the early 90’s, a contention belied by its earlier auction appearance. Bidding opened at $1mm and rarely let down to the stupendous result. Expensive barely begins to establish this Maserati’s price, a result that wouldn’t have been out of line for its condition at a third of this result.

Lot # 132 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Boano Coupe Alloy, Body by Boano; S/N 0613GT; Red, , Black roof/Tan leather; Estimate $1,500,000 – $2,000,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,350,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,485,000. With Reserve. – Borrani wire wheels, Cinturato tires, dual mirrors, Marchal headlights and driving lights, Fall-Line Motorsports roll bar covered in leather, 4-point belts, IPRA heater, fire system, tool roll. – One of just 14 alloy-bodied Boanos, first owned by George Arents, later raced by Bob Grossman at Nassau in 1958 and Lime Rock in 1959. Wheel weights held on with shiny duct tape on the right rear wheel. Even gaps. Paint and chrome are excellent. Some light pitting and scratches on the original steering wheel. Otherwise the interior is fantastic. Missing fastener in the front left wheel well. Crack in the right taillight lens. Taillight gaskets are dry and cracking. Underneath is very good but lightly used. At first glance it looks like a concours car, but up close it shows its fair share of wear and use, although none of it is in the all-important paint and chrome. The modern equipment is an odd choice for such a rare alloy-bodied car, and may not be to many collectors’ tastes. First restored in the 1980s, then restored again in the 2000s and displayed at The Quail and ran the Colorado Grand and California Mille. – This would be an expensive result but for the fact that it’s an alloy body. In this event it is moderately, but appropriately, priced considering its modifications.

Lot # 135 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster; S/N 55213; Engine # 10; Blue, , Black fenders and passenger compartment/Black leather; Estimate $10,000,000 – $14,000,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $9,454,545 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $10,400,000. With Reserve. – RHD. Alloy centerlock wheels, Michelin tires, folding windshield, dual rear-mounted spares, Scintilla headlights and single driving light. – Super sexy original Jean Bugatti coachwork and Type 51 GP-type engine. Driven in the 1932 Mille Miglia by Achille Varzi with Count Luigi Castelbarco. Restored in the early 00’s for Peter Livanos with a replacement engine (original pieces included). New seatback with older, stretched cushions. Orderly but older engine compartment and chassis that shows use. A choice car for tours and rallies. – $9.1MM reserve. Bid to $9MM on the block, closed later at this all-in result reported by Gooding & Company, a triumph for the Gooding team, and for the new owner who has one of the best Bugattis not to mention a piece of its Mille Miglia history.

Lot # 138 1956 Aston Martin DB2/4 Bertone Spyder, Body by Bertone; S/N LML505; Engine # VB6J91; Blue/Light Blue leather; Estimate $3,000,000 – $4,000,000; Older restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $2,800,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $3,080,000. With Reserve. – Dual SU carbs, painted centerlock wire wheels, Cinturato tires, Nardi woodrim steering wheel. – A few small paint chips off of the edge of the gauge cluster. Otherwise excellent interior. Light paint cracks in the wheel hubs. Small chip right behind the driver’s side door. Even gaps. Mostly excellent paint and chrome. A restoration done to very high standards a while ago, and used very lightly since. One of three chassis sent to Bertone by Arnolt and fitted with this Scaglione-penned bodywork. Displayed at NY Auto Show in 1954 then sold directly to its first owner. Fully restored in 2003. Displayed at Pebble Beach in 2007. – Viewing it from the side or rear, it would be easy to mistake this coachbuilt Aston for just another Arnolt-Bristol given the very similar Scaglione lines but this is another kettle of fish in terms of rarity and value, though, as this result shows it isn’t fully appreciated. It sold two decades ago at Christie’s Geneva auction for $305,973, a result that pales with the spectacular car presented today. It still looks like an Arnolt-Bristol though.

Lot # 139 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D, Body by Drauz; S/N 86090; Engine # 73346; Fjord Green/Tan leather; Tan top; Estimate $325,000 – $375,000; Concours restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $295,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $324,500. With Reserve. – Centerlock Rudge wheels, Avon tires, gold brightwork, tan cloth boot cover, bumper overriders, Speedster body trim. – Originally Ivory. Rudge wheels with hammer. Even gaps. Some fine cracks in the headlight gaskets. Very lightly wrinkled seats. Otherwise excellent interior with perfect mats and carpets. Excellent paint. An exquisitely restored car proven with show wins and lightly enjoyed. A rare model with rare equipment and finished in gorgeous colors. It doesn’t get much better. – Even with a premium for the gorgeous and rare Rudge wheels, this is an generous result that just about reaches Speedster money, but, then, isn’t this a Speedster built by Drauz?

Lot # 141 1984 Porsche 911SC/RS Coupe; S/N WP0ZZZ91ZES110008; Engine # 63E09004; Blue, , White ‘Rothmans’/Black; Estimate $1,400,000 – $1,800,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,100,000. With Reserve. – White Fuchs wheels in front, BBS in rear, Toyo Proxes tires, whale tail, mud flaps, rally lights, Marchal driving lights, Sabelt harnesses, Momo suede-wrapped steering wheel, radio communications equipment, fiberglass doors and lids. – Paint coming off of the wheels. Lots of fine web cracks in the nose, chips on the rear fenders, wear inside. Cleaned up engine bay. Long scratch other right front fender. One of 20 built and one of six Rothmans cars. While it might live in the shadow of other more exotic Porsches that have raced in Rothmans livery, this car has some serious history with wins at the Ypres Rally, Madeira Rally with Toivonen, Jordan Rally (Juha Kankkunen), Qatar Rally and Kuwait Rally (with Saeed Al Hajiri). Recently serviced and in mostly original condition. Thoroughly documented, with its Ypres-winning engine. – An outstanding Porsche, but one with only marginal appeal in the States even in the cosmopolitan crowd at Pebble Beach. It is no 959, but without it the 959 would probably never have seen the piste.

Lot # 142 1972 Nissan Skyline GT-R Coupe; S/N KPGC10001443; Gold/Black vinyl; Estimate $225,000 – $275,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $170,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $187,000. No Reserve. – RHD. 1,989cc/160hp, 5-speed, cross-drilled rotors up front, slotted in back, 8-spoke alloy wheels, dual wing mirrors, rear fender flares, rear spoiler, woodgrain dash and console trim. – A ‘Hakosuke’ [Boxy Skyline] with a spotlessly over the top restored detailed engine bay. Freshly done in Costa Rica last year with some paint runs in the drip rails. Otherwise excellent paint and chrome. Straight body with even gaps. Excellent interior. A freshly done car bordering on over restored. – The Japanese flavor of the moment, Hakosuke Nissans are like FJ40s … everywhere (despite being even more rare than Land Cruisers.) Their popularity and prevalence suggest an impending Japanese high performance revolution, one balanced by the value declines of Toyota 2000GTs which have been around a long time. Values are trending off last year’s benchmark-setting $242,000 result for a tired example at RM’s Monterey auction.

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Lot # 146 1968 Ferrari 330 GTS Spider, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 10913; Engine # 10913; Silver/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $2,700,000 – $3,000,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $2,275,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,502,500. With Reserve. – Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin XWX tires, Blaupunkt multiband radio, power windows. – First delivered to Bill Harrah for his then-wife, singer Bobby Gentry, fitted with a unique Targa-style roof in Harrah’s shop. Sold to Bob Donner, passed to Donner’s son and then to the previous owner who returned it to standard 330 GTS configuration as built by Ferrari. 27,106 miles from new. Very good recent repaint, exceptional original upholstery. Orderly, detailed but not restored engine compartment and underbody. A significant and very well preserved car. – Mecum offered this Ferrari here in Monterey a year ago when it was reported bid to $2.5 million. It has been driven a little since then (57 miles according to the odometer) but otherwise is as it was then. As noted a year ago, its value might have been enhanced had the distinctive Harrah’s Targa-hoop seen on the cover of R&T been retained, but it is a reasonable buy at this price considering its condition and history.

Lot # 147 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe; S/N 30837S118592; Engine # 3118532F0523RE; Saddle Tan/Tan vinyl; Estimate $120,000 – $150,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $100,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $110,000. No Reserve. – 327/340hp, 4-speed, spinner wheel covers, Firestone narrow whitewalls, AM/FM radio, dash clock, Positraction, power windows, J56 brakes. – Commendably well kept original engine bay. Numerous light scratches and chips all over, and crazing below the windshield and on the roof. Aged but not particularly worn interior. Tidy underneath. Showing 60,204 miles. NCRS Top Flight. Much too good to restore. A preservation class contender and probably winner. – Sold at Gooding Scottsdale in January for $115,500. This similar result is as appropriate as it was at the beginning of the year, although it would have been reasonable to expect more of a premium for this car’s impressive level of preservation. A quality Corvette at a responsible price.

Lot # 149 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 BB Berlinetta, Body by Scaglietti; S/N 18635; Engine # 00358; Dark Blue, , Matchlock sills/Black leather; Estimate $525,000 – $575,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $460,000. With Reserve. – Centerlock alloy wheels, Michelin XWX tires, cassette stereo, power windows, Borletti air conditioning, books, tools. – Represented as 7,716km from new with a good repaint and original interior. Original engine compartment with oil mist and some road grit. Clean original engine compartment. Ferrari Classiche certified. – This highly original, low mileage berlinetta would be a good value at even a bit more than the reported high bid.

Lot # 151 1992 Porsche 911 America Roadster; S/N WP0CB2963NS460839; Black/Black leather; Black top; Estimate $140,000 – $180,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $112,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $123,200. No Reserve. – Cross-drilled rotors, alloy wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, snorkely brake light, black cloth boot cover, power windows, air conditioning, factory cassette stereo. – A handful of small chips on the nose, otherwise fantastic original paint. Very lightly worn seats. Nearly spotless. Condition matches the 11,406 miles claimed and showing on the odometer. – The America Roadster was basically a Carrera 2 with Turbo wide body, suspension and brakes as well as Cup wheels, power top and no rear seat. 250 were made for 1992 and 1993, and they can be worth about four times what a normal 964 Carrera 2 Cabriolet is. This result was right on the money for such a well kept, low mileage example.

Lot # 152 1969 Iso Grifo 7 Liter Coupe, Body by Bertone; S/N 7L950297; Blu Metallizzato, , Silver rockers/Crema leather; Estimate $625,000 – $725,000; Older restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $620,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $682,000. With Reserve. – 427/400hp Corvette power, ZF 5-speed, Campagnolo centerlock wheels, Michelin all season tires, air conditioning, Girling disc brakes, Rochester four-barrel carb, Personal woodrim steering wheel, Becker Europa radio, Veglia dash clock, power windows, tools, spare wheel and tire, jack, factory books. – Titled as a ’67. First in class at Pebble Beach in 1999. A few light scratches on the front bumper. Excellent paint. Lightly but visibly worn seats. Signs of use underneath but it was done to a high standard when it was restored. Enjoyed after its Pebble win, and you can’t blame anybody for that, but it’s still in stellar condition. – The 427 is cool, but is it worth $170,000 more than the 350/325hp Grifo sold here yesterday? Yes, it is, even contending with that lump under the hood. This car’s condition is impeccable and even the pagoda hood can’t detract from its appeal. This is, however, Daytona money. Pay your money, take your choice.

Lot # 153 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster; S/N 19804210002507; Engine # 19898010002560; White/Dark Blue leather; Dark Blue cloth top; Estimate $1,100,000 – $1,300,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $1,125,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,237,500. With Reserve. – Hub caps, Michelin Harmony tires, Talbot Berlin mirror, VDO dash clock, Becker Mexico stereo. – Small crack in the Talbot Berlin badge on the mirror. Small scrape in the front bumper and light pitting on it as well. Wheels could stand a good cleaning. Rear rocker trim isn’t flush. A few small dents in the right front hub cap. Light scratches on the left rocker trim. Big chip on the left front edge of the hood. Another on the front edge of the passenger’s side door. Very good lightly worn older seats and restored interior. Good top. Restoration by Scott Grundfor Company in original colors done 10 years and 500 miles ago, but the age is starting to show and this isn’t much more than a driver SL Roadster. – Two years ago, this car probably could have commanded a lot closer to $1.5 million, but after 300SL prices have settled this is a spot on result.

Lot # 156 1941 Oldsmobile Series 66 Station Wagon, Body by Hercules; S/N 6654477; Cream, , Wood/Brown leather; Estimate $125,000 – $175,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $75,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $82,500. No Reserve. – 238/100hp six, Hydramatic, hub caps and trim rings, wide whitewalls, brown vinyl roof, three-row seating, dash clock, wood door panels and headliner. – Paint chip right behind the front bumper, small dent in the trim next to the right headlight and numerous touched up chips on the edges of the wheels. Good, straight, shiny roof vinyl. Good older chrome. Paint is good but not great. Wood is mostly fantastic but with this much of it there are bound to be some problems. A few spots on the rear have cracking in the varnish or where it’s lifting from the wood. Varnish also wasn’t applied evenly; nice and smooth on some parts and it is soaked into the pores on others. Interior wood, on the other hand, is fantastic and can’t be faulted. Very clean and restored underneath. Restored four years ago and enjoyed since. – A rare woodie done to very good standards and only little aged that brought a representative price.

Lot # 158 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce Spider, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N AR149504663; Engine # AR131531597; Black/Red vinyl piped in Black; Black cloth top; Estimate $140,000 – $180,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $135,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $148,500. No Reserve. – Dual Weber carbs, Borrani wheels with hub caps, Cinturato tires, red vinyl boot cover. – Restoration completed in 2015. Matching numbers. Triangular grille doesn’t fit flush and it has some light scratches on the top of it. Very good paint and chrome. Some cloudiness in the Pinin Farina badge on the dash. Fresh, correct and mostly excellent. – It’s really hard to fault this Giulietta Veloce Spider, except that prices like this take them out of the reach of collectors who’d like to experience their performance and handling. Still, they’re a third or less the price of a Porsche Speedster or even the Convertible D sold earlier today. That’s a delicate balance, not upset by the result for this Giulietta Veloce Spider.

Lot # 159 1974 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino Spider, Body by Scaglietti; S/N 07906; Silver/Bright Blue leather, Black bars; Estimate $350,000 – $425,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $310,000. With Reserve. – Campagnolo alloy wheels (Cromodora spare), Michelin XWX tires, Borletti air conditioning, power windows, tool roll, jack, owner’s manual, parts catalog, service book, U.S. supplement. – Good repaint and an otherwise sound and attractive original car. The color combination is a little startling, but says ‘Seventies’. – Dinos weren’t meeting the generous expectations of their consignors in Monterey although this result is right in line with the others and might have been accepted by a consignor more willing to recognize that conditions have changed.

[Source: Rick Carey]

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R Phillips says:

September 29, 2016 at 12:18 pm

Excellent review and details of each car. Your descriptions give me a clearer picture of the condition and demand of the car, much better than the murky descriptions of the auction houses.
Thanks.

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