RM Auctions returns to the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix on January 20-21 for its 2011 Automobiles of Arizona auction event.
The 12th annual Automobiles of Arizona features two days of auctions, starting with the ‘The British Are Back’ evening sale on Thursday, January 20th that will showcase a host of great British marques, including Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce and Jaguar and others. A total of 60 lots will be offered during the British-themed evening sale, many without reserve.
The British auction will be followed by another strong collection of automobiles on Friday, January 21, 2011. In total, more than 120 examples are set to cross the block on the second day, headlined by the 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta; 1933 Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton; 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton; 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder; 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series I and 1964 Dodge Hemi Charger Concept Car.
Rob Myers, Chairman and Founder, RM Auctions, comments, “Our 2011 Arizona line-up features one of the most diverse offerings of automobiles we have ever presented at the Biltmore. In total, over 180 vehicles will be offered across two-days, spanning the spectrum of the market. There’s truly something for everyone, from important sports and racing cars through to Detroit muscle, the best of American and European classics and even a series of wild customs and show cars. We look forward to welcoming collectors back to the Biltmore for what promises to be another not-to-be-missed show.”
The Automobiles of Arizona auction will also feature vehicles from the estate of Chicago collector, Bill Jacobs. Well-known in the collector car community, Jacobs was a lifelong enthusiast and dedicated his life to collecting every imaginable variety of collector car. In total, 25 examples from his eclectic collection will be offered in Arizona ‘without reserve’, many as featured highlights during RM’s ‘The British Are Back’ evening sale. Notable entries include a 1959 Costin Jaguar; a 1952 Tojeiro MG Barchetta Sports Racer; a Corvette-powered 1956 Arnolt Bristol Roadster; a 1935 Ford Woody Custom Wagon; and a 1947 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible.
“We are also honored to be presenting a select series of automobiles from the estate of noted collector, Bill Jacobs. Bill was a passionate collector, well-known by the collector car community and a dear personal friend for many years. We look forward to sharing his legacy with other like-minded enthusiasts,” said Myers.
The RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona auction 2011 event will be held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix on January 21-22. A preview will be held January 20st from 9am to 4pm, followed by the British-themed Thursday night auction, billed ‘The British are Back!’, starting at 6pm. The auction continues on Friday, January 21st at 11am. Admission requires the purchase of an official auction catalog, available for $100. The catalog admits two and must be presented for entry.
For more information, contact RM Auctions at (800) 211-4371 or visit www.rmauctions.com. (View Digital Catalog – RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona Auction 2011). Previous Automobiles of Arizona Results – RM Auctions
[table id=5 /] RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona Auction 2011 – Preview “The British Are Back” Auction Preview – Thursday, January 20th Lot 112 - 1959 Costin Jaguar - Estimate $350,000 - $450,000. Williams & Pritchard aluminum coupe body fitted to Jaguar XK150 chassis; raced by the Hon. Patrick Lindsay into the 1980s; offered without reserve from the collection of Bill Jacobs. Lot 116 - 1952 Tojeiro MG Barchetta Sports Racer - Estimate $200,000 - $250,000. One of the first race cars built by John Tojeiro; complete provenance, including 1950s English racing history and photographs; offered without reserve from the collection of Bill Jacobs. Lot 117 - 1935 Fraser Nash-BMW 319 Roadster - Estimate $150,000 - $200,000. Offered without reserve from the collection of Bill Jacobs. Lot 121 - 1962 Devin-MGA Supercharged Roadster - Estimate $40,000 - $50,000. Fully restored; ex-Gene Ponder collection. Lot 122 - 1955 Arnolt MG Bertone Coupe - Estimate $40,000 - $60,000. One of 67 MG-based Arnolt coupes produced. Lot 128 - 1950 Healey Silverstone Sports Roadster - Estimate $180,000 - $220,000. Formerly owned by Leslie Cato, founder of the Healey Drivers Club; recipient of 12-year, award-winning restoration completed in 2002; since restoration, the car has won 16 Best of Class or Best of Show awards at prestigious venues like Elkhart Lake, Lexington, Lake Tahoe and the Concours d’Elegance at Louisville and Amelia Island, the latter in 2004. Lot 135 - 1959 AC Ace Bristol Roadster - Estimate $175,000 - $220,000. 2,100 miles since restoration, including 1,000 in the Colorado Grand. Lot 145 - 1952 Allard J2X Roadster - Estimate $175,000 - $225,000. Same owner since 1961; Corvette-powered; one of only 83 built. Lot 149 - 1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage - Estimate $290,000 - $340,000. Very rare in left-hand drive, one of 45 Series IV Vantage models built. Lot 150 - 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupe - Estimate $260,000 - $320,000. One of 98 DB2 Drophead Coupes built; factory Vantage-specification engine. Lot 151 - 1932 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Newmarket Sport Sedan - Estimate $300,000 - $450,000. From the estate of John O'Quinn; one of three examples originally bodied in this style by Brewster & Co.. Lot 163 - 1964 Cooper Monaco Race Car - Estimate $250,000 - $300,000. Nut-and-bolt restoration in 2006; fully and professionally race-prepped; complete with original panels, frame and fully rebuilt original 327 cid engine.
RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona Auction 2011 – Preview, Friday, January 21st Lot 219 - 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton - Estimate $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 One of only two short-wheelbase Model J Dual Cowl Phaetons by Derham; driven by Elvis Presley in the film Spinout; fully restored by RM Auto Restoration and shown at Pebble Beach in 2007. 1929 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton Video
Lot 236 - 1950 Ferrari 166 Inter Berlinetta - Estimate $400,000 - $600,000. One of 37 Ferrari 166 Inter Berlinettas; Touring coachwork and matching numbers; displayed at the XXXII Turin Motor Show in May 1950. Lot 237 - 1987 Porsche 959 - Estimate $350,000 - $440,000. Road-going 'Komfort' model; January 2009 Porsche Panorama cover car. Lot 240 - 1932 Packard Twin Six 2/4P Coupe Roadster - Estimate $500,000 - $750,000. One of five Model 905 Twin Six Coupe Roadsters known to exist; multiple award winner, including Pebble Beach; ex-Ricciardelli Collection. Lot 243 - 1939 BMW 327/28 Sport Cabriolet - Estimate $180,000 - $250,000. Four-seat Sport Cabriolet was used in BMW print and television ads. Lot 259 - 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder - Estimate $800,000 - $1,000,000. Chassis 16835 is one of only 121 factory-built Daytona Spyders; offered from the collection of baseball great Reggie Jackson; previous owners include stuntman Evel Knievel and DJ Frankie Crocker. 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder Video
Lot 260 - 1933 Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton - Estimate $1,500,000 - $2,000,000. From the John O' Quinn Collection; ex-Otis Chandler Collection; coachwork by Dietrich. 1933 Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton Video
Lot 264 - 1964 Dodge Hemi Charger Concept Car - Estimate $750,000 - $1,000,000. From the John O' Quinn Collection; formerly owned by concept car collector Joe Bortz; restored by Fran Roxas with one of the original 15 Chrysler race Hemi engines originally intended for the car. Lot 268 - 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series I - Estimate $900,000 - $1,000,000. Chassis 5989 SF is the seventh 500 Superfast out of only 36 units built; recent restoration of a matching-numbers car. Lot 282 - 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra - Estimate $650,000 - $750,000. Recent restoration by Stewart Hall; highly documented, 'no-stories' history. Lot 285 - 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta - Estimate $1,900,000 - $2,400,000. Tenth of only 25 166 MM Barchettas built; serial number 0024 M carries successful racing history, including period participation in the Mille Miglia; restored by Neil Twyman in the late 1980s; original chassis, numbers-matching engine, gearbox and differential. Lot 287 - 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Three-Position Drophead Coupe - Estimate $750,000 - $850,000. One of only 96 Type 57Cs built; multiple Concours award-winner and proven rally participant;
[Source: RM Auctions]
RM Auctions returns to the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix on January 20-21 for its 2011 Automobiles of Arizona auction event.
