RM Auctions Monterey 2014 - Auction Report

RM established itself, by a large margin and with authority, as the top Monterey auction this year, selling a nearly inconceivable 93% of the 129 lots crossing the block, bringing in a total sale of $144,309,350, an average transaction of $1,202,578 and a median of $451,000.

The average transaction at RM was $1.2 million, equivalent to an average hammer bid of nearly $1.1 million. The total dollars changing hands at RM alone was more than all the Monterey auctions combined managed in any year prior to 2010, even before the financial system buckled in 2008.

RM’s other accomplishment was putting the Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype, s/n GT/108, in the Monterey auctions’ Top Ten, a list that was otherwise all-Ferrari. Thirty cars sold at RM on hammer bids of $1 million or more; six of their nine misses were also bid to a million or more.

It kept things interesting throughout the two sessions Friday and Saturday at Portola Plaza, especially as expensive cars vastly outnumbered bargains (that comparison may be too easy: there were no bargains, just a few good values.)

Curve-setting transactions were the order of the day(s), as the overall results indicate.

Here’s the history over the past seven years:

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Andrew Newton ably assisted in gathering many of the on-site observations and photography. As always, the Editor is responsible for comments.

RM Auctions Monterey 2014 – Auction Report

Lot # 239 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB/C Berlinetta Speciale, Body by Pininfarina-Scaglietti; S/N 06701; Silver-Grey, Silver stripe/Black leather, Grey cloth inserts; Competition restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $24,000,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $26,400,000 – Silver painted wire wheels, Dunlop Racing tires, braced rollbar, outside filler, side outlet exhaust, 5-point competition belts. – One of three built by Ferrari in this evolved GTO alloy bodied style. Sister car 06885 finished third overall at Le Mans in 1965 (which isn’t, by the way, ‘the best finish by a front-engined car’ as represented in the catalog.) Original bumpers removed and three supplemental air intakes added later. Later owned by Michel Pobrejeski (‘Mike Sparken’) and Brandon Wang. Sound but aged older repaint with a center stripe added early in its life. No racing history. Underbody is dirty from use. Scuffed aluminum trim. ‘Aggressive’ only begins to describe the demeanor of this Ferrari. – ‘Aggressive’ also only begins to describe the price it brought, on the hammer only a million dollars less than the eye-opening price of the one owner NART Spider here a year ago. While it basks in the halo of 06885’s Le Mans accomplishment, 06701 has no racing history. Its bodywork has benefited from several non-Ferrari changes to enhance its GTO-glow and its condition is no more than good. The price it brought is massive, a premium that puts the McQueen-premium of 10621 in an entirely new light. The buyer bought everything that is good about this car, and ignored everything that isn’t. The transaction is mind-extending.

Lot # 150 1964 Ferrari 250 LM Sports Racer; S/N 6045; Engine # 6045; Red/Blue cloth; Estimate $8,500,000 – $12,500,000; Competition restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $10,500,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $11,550,000 – RHD. Silver painted Borrani wire wheels, Dunlop Racing tires, covered headlights, sliding side windows. – Driven by Bill Harrah until April 1966, then to Dr. Hart Isaacs in Beverly Hills. Toasted in a fire in 1969, melting the aluminum body. Eventually disassembled and restored in several Italian shops. Restored again in 2009 by DK Engineering in the UK. Some parts separated by Ron Kellogg and sold to Richard Freshman who created a duplicate car based on the chassis number stamped chassis tube and original engine, later reunited with this car in Ferrari Classiche and the remains of the duplicate destroyed with this car getting the Red Book Ferrari Classiche certification. Excellent paint, bright trim and interior. Freshly restored and better than new, multiple award winner at Cavallino Classic in 2014. – The ‘lengthy and detailed history file’ on this 250 LM must be fascinating to read through as few automobiles have survived such a fraught and convoluted history. It is perhaps telling to note that during the preview in the lobby of the Portola hotel many people walked right by the 250 LM, probably unaware of what it is, or the model’s history. Even with this involved history, at 1/3 the price of the reconstructed 250 GTO sold this year it represents very good value. And the new owner will always have an intriguing tale to tell.

Lot # 220 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina-Scaglietti; S/N 10621; Engine # 10621; Deep Red/Black leather; Estimate $8,000,000 – $12,000,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $9,250,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $10,175,000 – Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin XWX blackwall tires, flush mount outside mirror. – Bought new by Steve McQueen, later owned by actor Guy Williams and offered here by racer Vern Schuppan. Decapitated at one point to make a NART Spider replica, then re-headed during restoration at Ferrari Classiche. Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Orderly, nearly like new, underbody. – The Steve McQueen magic still works. This is at best a $4 million 4-cam, but on this day, in this place, the bidders added more than $5 million, despite the off-again, on-again roof, for the long reupholstered butt prints of Steve McQueen in the seat. Amazing.

Lot # 134 1965 Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype; S/N GT/108; White, Blue stripes/Blue cloth; No top; Estimate $8,000,000 – $10,000,000; Competition restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $6,300,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $6,930,000 – RHD. Grey painted Borrani wire wheels, Dunlop Racing tires, Talbot mirrors, four Weber carbs, fire system, electric fans. – The first GT40 roadster and the only one that didn’t get modified with a roof at some point. Used as a test and development car by Shelby American, never raced but shown and demonstrated many times including once driven by Shelby with Henry Ford II in the passenger seat. Good paint and interior. Underbody isn’t done to the same standards but is clean and orderly. Fire system tank in the passenger’s footwell makes the seat useless. An historic Ford, even if it has only been historic raced. – It’s not hard to appreciate the appeal of this GT40, which is visually different from the racing coupes it helped develop and looks particularly good. That appeal along with its rarity and continued preservation in its original configuration are good reasons why it brought a healthy and fully deserved price here. This is the only non-Ferrari to crack the top ten sales at Monterey this year.

Lot # 105 1961 Porsche 356B 1600 Cabriolet; S/N 154790; Engine # 604735; Aetna Blue/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $140,000 – $180,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $160,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $176,000. No Reserve – 1582/60hp, twin Solex carbs, 4-speed, Bridgestone Potenza tires, Blaupunkt push button radio, locking glovebox. – Non-original but correct for a ’61 Normal 1600 engine. Has been converted to 12-volt electrics and fitted with wider than standard chrome wheels. Original wheels come with the car. Very good paint and chrome. Phenomenal interior. Very clean underneath. A gorgeous, fresh B cabriolet that leaves little to be desired (except its original engine?) – Generously priced with its replacement engine but beautifully presented and that counts a lot. Porsche buyers can be fussy about details, but it’s not hard to fall for a handsome car with an inviting interior.

Lot # 107 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III Phase 2 Convertible; S/N HBJ8L/41305; Engine # 29K-RU-H/15892; Metallic Gold Beige/Cream leather; Cream vinyl top; Estimate $125,000 – $150,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $145,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $159,500. No Reserve – 2912/150hp, dual SU carbs, 4-speed with Laycock de Normanville overdrive, chrome centerlock wire wheels, Universal Sport radial tires, heater, locking glove box. – Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Gorgeous, highly detailed engine bay. Fresh restoration done to very high standards at Healey Lane in Riverside, California. Represented as matching numbers. Attractively finished and desirably equipped. 1967 was the last year for the BJ8 and indeed all Austin-Healeys except for the Sprite. This is a top-notch example. – This phenomenal result flies in the face of recent softening BJ8 prices. In search of the best, this is as close as anyone is likely to get, not only for the car but also for the price it brought.

Lot # 109 1981 Ferrari 512 BB Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 35409; Engine # 00797; Red, Black/Black leather; Estimate $275,000 – $375,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $430,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $473,000. No Reserve – 4942cc, four Weber carbs, 5-speed, Cromodora wheels, Michelin tires, leather-wrapped Nardi steering wheel, Borletti A/C, P/W, Pioneer radio, dash clock. – Bought new from Auto Palace Sales in Pittsburgh, then almost immediately put in storage with the factory plastic still on the seats and door sills. It then sat for 33 years. Labels, tags and stickers are all there. The 715 km showing on the odometer were almost all racked up by Ferrari and during EPA testing according to an odometer mileage statement that comes with the car. This is basically a new car, but then again, what kind of mechanical attention does a Ferrari that’s been sitting for over three decades need? – Fortunately for the new owner’s bank balance, this 715Km BB is not likely ever to turn a wheel except on and off transporters and show fields and thus will never need mechanical freshening. Don’t want to replace those stiff old original Ferrari belts and hoses. This is an amazing price to pay for what amounts to an unusable relic, but highlights the increasing recognition that the 512 BBs are an important statement in Ferrari history, and exciting drive although this one will probably never impart that particular experience to an owner.

Lot # 111 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing; S/N 1980405500368; Engine # 1989805500388; Ivory/Red plaid cloth; Estimate $1,000,000 – $1,400,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $2,300,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,530,000. No Reserve – Becker Mexico AM-FM, luggage, chrome Rudge centerlock wheels, Michelin blackwall tires, tilt steering wheel hub, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, belly pans, extra leather-covered seat cushions (as original.) – Sound older repaint over old paint and a few chips. Good interior and chrome. Chassis and engine compartment are orderly while showing use and age. Few owners from new, the consignor since 1997, lovingly maintained and an exceptional example. – A particularly reassuring Gullwing, sympathetically and consistently maintained with the things it needed to keep it in good cess. The Portola bidders caught the vibe and brought it home with a seriously premium price that will be hard to maintain, but in the meantime it’s Gullwing to be proud to own, the confluence of collectors’ passion for largely original cars and for 300SLs. Even the most generous ‘investment advisor’, though, would find it hard to endorse this price.

Lot # 114 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Cabriolet, Body by Sindelfingen; S/N 130913; Engine # 130913; Black/Brown leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $1,100,000 – $1,300,000; Older restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,400,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,540,000 – 5401/150hp, Roots supercharger, dual updraft carbs, 4-speed, chrome wire wheels, Dunlop Fort tires, rear fender skirts with faux hubcaps, locking filler cap, suicide doors, cloth-covered rear-mounted spare wheel set into deck, dual exhaust, Bosch headlamps, single Bosch fog light, dash clock. – Very good paint with some minor flaws. Very good chrome and interior. A well-kept older restoration that has seen some use. Ordered new by William A.M. Burden, Jr., grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who went to Mercedes in 1936 to ask for a 540K with a custom body. This almost French-looking car with its sloped grille and teardrop-shaped fenders was the result. It was then owned from 1963 by GM stylist Herbert Roy Jaffe who finally restored it in 1993, when it became an AACA National First Prize winner. Featured in Michael Frostick’s The Mighty Mercedes, in Car Collector Magazine and in Dennis Adler’s Speed & Luxury: The Great Cars. A striking, unique automobile that is still a stunner but no longer a flawless concours car. – Not your standard 540K, but an attractive, unusual example with coachwork that will make any Mercedes-Benz owner proud to own it and a dramatic design that recalls the legendary Autobahn Kourier … but with a top that goes down. An outstanding, rare and attractive car that was reported sold by RM in Arizona in 2007 for $1,028,500, then here in Monterey in 2010 for $913,000. This is a handsome payday for the seller, but also a trophy car for the new owner and impossible to argue with the judgment of the successful bidder, or the disappointed underbidder. An inventory of the cars William A.M. Burden, Jr. owned, from the Harry Miller V-16 to this one of a kind 540K, would be startling.

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Lot # 117 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback, Body by H.J. Mulliner; S/N BC20A; Engine # BCA19; British Racing Green/Tan leather piped in green; Estimate $900,000 – $1,300,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,100,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,210,000 – RHD. 4887/178hp, dual SU carbs, 4-speed, Firestone tires, rear fender skirts, Lucas fog lights, Flying B mascot, pushbutton radio. – Very good paint and chrome. Excellent interior. Very good interior wood. Tidy, lightly used engine bay. A very strong, straight and early example. 1953 Geneva Salon show car. Then delivered new to its first owner in Switzerland, where it stayed until 1960. Then went to America, where it was restored and then retained for his personal collection by Anthony Korteweg, a Bentley and Rolls-Royce restorer out of New Jersey. An older restoration, it remains in splendid condition. – This is a magnificent, road-gobbling example of what the term Continental means and the long term restoration professional ownership gives confidence in the quality and preservation of the restoration. It is a reasonable value at this price.

Lot # 118 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 5233GT; Engine # 5233GT; Rosso Corsa/Tan leather; Estimate $1,400,000 – $1,800,000; Unrestored original, 4- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,800,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,980,000. No Reserve – 2953/240hp, triple Weber carbs, 4-speed, Borrani wire wheels, Michelin tires, wood-rimmed steering wheel, dash clock, SF shields. – Dull, chipped, crazed paint. Ripped leather on seats and shifter/parking brake boots. Pitted, dirty chrome. Dirty but solid frame. Purchased new by a Pakistani businessman and registered in Karachi in 1964. It has since remained in the same family. Refinished in Rosso Corsa from the original Azzuro. Pakistani car since new, which is not something you often hear about a classic Ferrari. Claimed to run and drive. A strong, solid ‘barn find’-type of car that would benefit from a reasonably straightforward restoration. Certainly not too far gone and was not left excessively dirty on purpose by the auctioneers. – The current passion for ‘barn-find’ cars is evident from this result. A quality restored Lusso is today worth $2.5 million – a value that itself is a function of fad and hot money chasing trophy cars. This Lusso is essentially unusable in its current condition and once it starts down the road of recommissioning it will soon turn into a full restoration at a cost that will soon equal or exceed its restored value, unless you subscribe to the ‘Ferrari prices have nowhere to go but up’ mantra. This is a huge price, but was exceeded by a somewhat less scruffy long-stored Lusso at Gooding which brought just over $2 million.

Lot # 119 1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible; S/N 195; Maroon/Maroon and Cream leather; Maroon cloth top; Estimate $350,000 – $450,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $350,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $385,000. No Reserve – 315/230hp, single Carter 4-barrel carb, automatic, chrome wire wheels, Universal whitewalls, dual exhaust, push button radio, locking glovebox. – Very good paint and chrome with some dings in the paint. Very good interior. Decent but imperfect panel fit. Exhaust tips are lightly dinged up. A solid car, but not a top shelf example. Has the more desirable Dodge Red Ram Hemi V-8 engine. Same owner since 1961. Cosmetically freshened recently for the auction. – A decent Rat Pack-mobile in handsome colors but at the end of the day an aged old restoration recently freshened to make a positive impression under the auction block lights. The new owner paid all the money for it and should hope its hidden attributes contain no bad surprises.

Lot # 120 1960 Aston Martin DB4GT Coupe; S/N DB4/GT/0119/L; Engine # 370/0275/GT; Dark Blue/Saffron leather; Estimate $2,200,000 – $2,600,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,900,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,090,000 – Chrome wire wheels, no bumpers, fog lights. – Restored to workmanlike driver standards. Paint is sound, as is the eighty soiled and scuffed upholstery. Engine is orderly, showing age and limited use. One of 30 lefthand drive DB4GTs with a known history of several sympathetic owners from new. Replacement engine block installed long ago, color changed. An attractive Aston but ultimately a driver. – In unusually good condition for a DB4GT that’s never been restored, and more than good enough to continue to use as Aston intended. The RM bidders were careful in balancing of the DB4GT’s condition with its performance and rarity. Had it been a Ferrari of comparable performance, rarity and condition on this Ferrari-centric week it could have brought two or three times more, but this is a sound value for an Aston Martin DB4GT.

Lot # 122 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster; S/N 19804210002992; Engine # 19898010003062; Grey, Black hardtop/Red leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $900,000 – $1,100,000; Unrestored original, 4 condition; Hammered Sold at $1,025,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,127,500 – 2996/215hp, 4-speed, disc brakes, Kumho Solus tires, two tops, Hella fog lights, dash clock, Euro headlights. – Dull, peeling paint. Heavily scratched original hardtop. Significantly worn but complete interior with ripped upholstery. Pitted chrome. Glass is scratched up, especially on the hardtop. Grubby undercarriage. Bad older repaint in grey in place of the original Ivory it came with. A mess, but at least a largely complete and original mess. European delivery, so it has the desirable full-lensed headlamps and factory fog lights. Has been in the same Puerto Rican family since 1974. Mileage exceeds what is indicated. Described as ‘worn-in but not worn out’. Solid, desirably equipped candidate for a restoration, but too shabby to be really enjoyed as-is. – Even discounted for originality, the new owner paid generously for this tired old 300SL. The lengthy and expensive process of making it road-worthy and reasonably reliable will soon make this a highly expensive car. It’s likely to be a painful and expensive ownership experience.

Lot # 123 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220S Cabriolet; S/N 180030Z7512620; Light Ivory, Tartan Red/Red leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $140,000 – $180,000; Older restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $170,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $187,000. No Reserve – 2195/106hp, 4-speed, BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls, Bosch driving lights, ivory steering wheel, wood dash and window trim, dual mirrors, Becker Mexico radio. – Good paint with a couple of small chips. Very good chrome. Very good interior wood. Underbody slathered with sound deadener. Mostly even gaps. Straight body. Lightly worn seats in front. Bent radio antenna. Solid, pretty driver-quality car finished in unusual but pretty two-tone paint. One of just 1,066 220Ss built in 1957. Restored during 1995-1996 and shows light use since. – This was a $143,000 car at Gooding’s Amelia Island auction in 2011 and evidences little or no improvement since then, not to mention just 309 more miles on its odometer. It must not have been a very rewarding experience and the consignor should be happy to make $27,000 (before commissions) on the exchange.

Lot # 124 1986 March 86C Indy Car; S/N 86C-13; Red, Budweiser/Black carbon fiber; Estimate $1,750,000 – $2,500,000; Competition restoration, 2 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,550,000 – Cosworth DFX V-8, 5-speed transaxle. – 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner for Jim Trueman’s Truesports team driven by Bobby Rahal. Fitted with the race-winning engine. One owner since the Truesports team. Unblemished paint, clean, orderly chassis and engine. Like new. Documented with Steve Horne’s notes, a note from Enzo Ferrari congratulating Trueman on the Indy win and other paper attesting to its correct, race-winning configuration – RM set some sort of record here in Monterey last year when they sold Johnny Rutherford’s 1974 Indy 500 winning March M16/Turbo Offy for $3,520,000, a number absolutely no one on the Peninsula saw coming, or could find any rational explanation for afterwards. Hope springs eternal, however, and this ’86 Indy winner, with a popular driver in a memorable last lap dash to the finish line ahead of Kevin Cogan, attempted to attract lightning once again to the Portola Plaza, but it was not to be.

Lot # 126 1938 SS Jaguar 100 3 1/2 Liter Roadster; S/N 39032; Engine # M499E; Silver-Grey/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $850,000 – $1,100,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $775,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $852,500 – RHD. Folding windshield, Brooklands aeroscreens, body color wire wheels, headlight stoneguards. – Excellent fresh paint, chrome and interior. Underbody and engine are like new. Restoration completed in 2014, carefully and thoroughly done. JCNA judged 100 points in May 2014. 3 1/2 liter engine from a Jag saloon fitted in the UK years ago. Long owned by the antique-specialist Keno family – Sold by the Keno family here in 2009 for $341,000, later sold at RM London in 2011 for $418,620 and then restored to its present exceptional condition in the original exterior color. If searching for the best, this is what it looks like and the new owner got full value for money.

Lot # 127 1986 Porsche 962 IMSA GTP; S/N 962/F01(HR3F); Purple, Wynn’s/Black; Estimate $800,000 – $1,000,000; Competition restoration, 2- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $575,000 – BBS modular wheels, Goodyear race tires. – Hotchkis Racing car, Fabcar tub, raced until ’91 including third at Daytona in ’91 driven by John Hotchkis, John Adams, Chris Cord and Rob Dyson. Historic raced by John and Mark Hotchkis since 1997 including 1999 Daytona Rolex Enduro co-driven by P.L. Newman. Good paint and interior. Restored to race-ready condition showing little or no use. An exemplary example. – Not exemplary enough to create sufficient interest to pry it away from the Hotchkis family. While this is a serious endurance racer, it offers the chance to participate in many desirable venues and would be a good value at the reported high bid, or even above it, but not at the estimate.

Lot # 128 1972 Porsche 911S 2.4 Targa; S/N 9112310988; Engine # 6322577; Sepia Brown, Black targa roof/Brown leather; Estimate $200,000 – $250,000; Older restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $220,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $242,000. No Reserve – 2,341cc/190hp, Bosch mechanical fuel injection, 5-speed, Fuchs wheels, glass rear window, dash clock, push button radio, tool roll, jack, spare. – Very good paint and chrome. Excellent interior. Very clean, lightly used engine bay. Very strong, well restored example and a genuine S. In terms of equipment and condition, it has it all. Second to last 1972 model built. Sold new in Frankfurt. Was given a straightforward restoration some years ago, and still presents very well. Documented with Porsche CofA. – Brown is so Seventies Porsche. It’s hard to imagine we actually bought performance cars in dull earth colors like this, but we did and now they’re, forgive the term, ‘iconic’. Really, this is fabulously dull even if fabulously and accurately restored to standards unknown to Porsche in 1972. Early 911s are setting new price benchmarks every month and this transaction is one of them

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Lot # 129 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster; S/N CSX 3359; Red/Black leather; Estimate $1,400,000 – $1,800,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $1,550,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,705,000 – 427 Side Oiler, 4-barrel, 4-speed, centerlock sunburst wheels, Goodyear Eagle tires, sun visors, wind wings, grille and trunk guards. – Known history from new, 1,823 miles, restored by Mike McCluskey in 2004 retaining the original upholstery, interior trim, full driveline, wheels and tires. The next-to-last Cobra 427 built. Excellent paint and chrome, very good interior. Engine and underbody are like new. – Restored before the current appreciation for original cars caught hold, 3359 was a good, sound, but aged car when sold here in 1998 for $286,225 before restoration with only 989 miles showing on its odometer. A beautiful car, and one that someone has enjoyed for almost 900 miles in the past 17 years, but unlikely to see much use from now on. The mid-estimate price it brought is realistic.

Lot # 131 1937 Bentley 4 1/4 Liter Open Two-Seater, Body by Carlton; S/N B55KU; Engine # B7BK; Midnight Blue/Saddle leather; Blue cloth top; Estimate $1,400,000 – $1,600,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,450,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,595,000 – 4257/126hp, dual SU carbs, 4-speed, painted wheel discs, Dunlop Gold Seal tires, dual sidemounts, dual mirrors, Marchal spotlights, Marchal headlamps, single Marchal driving light, dual Lucas horns, Flying B mascot, suicide doors, no running boards, concealed top. – Very good but not perfect paint. Very good chrome. Strong, lightly worn interior. Known history from new with period rally history, including the Royal Automobile Club’s Blackpool Rally and the J.C.C. Brooklands Rally in 1939, original engine and coachwork for this chassis. Restored during 1990s. Honest, unique one-off two-seater open body that has been lightly used since restoration and still shows very well. – The essence of what Bentley advertised as ‘The Silent Sports Car’, this Carlton-bodied 2-seater is exceptional, a car that looks as good with its top up as when it’s down. Its history is free of challenges to original configuration, as pure as any 4 1/4 Bentley on the planet and far prettier than most. That is a lot of car even for this price; the new owner got full value for money.

Lot # 132 1952 Siata 1500 Coupe Speciale; S/N MI0139154MI; Engine # SL0215; Turquoise, Silver roof/Red leather; Estimate $350,000 – $500,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $560,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $616,000 – 1669cc, dual Weber carbs, 4-speed, Michelin tires, aluminum body. – One-off alloy-bodied car with period race history. Very good paint, chrome and interior. Tidy engine bay. Velcro crudely stuck onto the handsome brown leather hood straps is slightly off-putting, but wild colors and extreme rarity make it hard not to like. Entrant at the Mille Miglia in 1954 and 1955. First commissioned by Ovidio Capelli and based on a Fiat 1400, coachbuilder unknown. Subsequently restored and displayed at Amelia Island in 2010. A dream car for etceterini fans and an entry impossible to deny for the Mille Miglia. – A remarkably handsome little car, more Siata than Fiat with a custom frame by Gilberto Colombo and an attractive coupe body by … someone. The bidders flocked to the entry possibilities, the car’s history and the appeal of the coachwork, not to mention the US connection with Al and Jocko Maggiacomo, and paid a seriously premium price for it. Premium for a little Fiat-based Siata, but a lot more rare and usable car than a 330 GTC for much more money.

2013 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse 'Le Ciel California' — Lot # 133 2013 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse ‘Le Ciel California’; S/N VF9SV2C24DM795020; White, Blue/Cognac leather; Estimate $1,900,000 – $2,500,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $2,200,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,420,000 – The first Grand Sport Vitesse, flamboyant ‘Le Ciel Californien’ color scheme based on Pierre Veyron’s 1928 Type 37A, Bugatti show car in 2101-13. – One owner since Bugatti, under 3,000 miles, still under factory warranty until May 30,2019. Timed at 230.6mph in 2013. Not pristine, but close. – Well-heeled buyers these days are increasingly comfortable spending vast amounts of money for lightly used supercars, and this may be the most super of all [at least those not wearing the Cavallino of Ferrari.] It is a trophy car that will get trophy car treatment anywhere and has the performance to back it up. It’s a lot of money, but brings a lot of bragging rights.

Lot # 135 1972 Lamborghini Espada Coupe, Body by Bertone; S/N 8794; Engine # 40889; Silver/Blue leather; Estimate $90,000 – $110,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $104,545 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $115,000. No Reserve – 3,929cc/350hp, six Weber carbs, Ansa exhaust, 5-speed, magnesium wheels, Bridgestone Turanza tires, wood-rimmed steering wheel, wood instrument panel and shift knob, P/W, modern Kenwood stereo. – Decent paint. Tired chrome. A few small dents in the hood. Very good lightly worn upholstery in front. Switches all look tired and a couple of them are cracking. A strong example but with some flaws. Delivered new in Italy and later exported to the US. Some work done about ten years ago including new wheels, paint, carpets, upholstery and exhaust. This is a strong, well maintained and largely original car showing just 47,134 km. It hasn’t been used in years and needs thorough attention, but as twelve-cylinder Italian thoroughbreds go, the Espada is still a relative bargain. – Sold post-block for this price, RM, the consignor and the buyer reached a reasonable compromise among the competing attributes of age, static display and the Espada’s admittedly quirky coachwork. What it does have, and always will, is Daytona performance for about 1/6th of a Daytona’s price.

Lot # 136 1961 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II Roadster; S/N HBN7L14164; Engine # 29ERUH635; Grey Metallic, Colorado Red/Red vinyl; Estimate $90,000 – $130,000; Older restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $155,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $170,500. No Reserve – 2912/132hp, triple SU carbs, 4-speed with Laycock de Normanville overdrive, chrome wire wheels, Universal Sport radial tires, heater, banjo steering wheel, radio. – Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Even gaps. Very clean engine bay and undercarriage. Great looking, well done and fresh restoration by Healey Lane Restorations. The BN7 was the rarest production model with 355 built. – 2-seat BN7 Big Healey roadsters appeal to an enthusiastic subsection of the Healey market, but they do appeal. This car sold here in 2011 for $123,750 in essentially the same condition as it was offered here, just a bit more fresh and showing only five fewer miles on its odometer at the time. The consignor offered it at Auctions America’s Auburn Fall auction 11 months ago but elected not to take the $90,000 reported high bid. That’s often not the charm, but in this case it paid off Big Time with a superior price that put the estimate in the weeds and made the seller more, way more, than whole. RM should use this result as the poster car for offering a quality car without Reserve – Lightning struck the fortunate consignor.

Lot # 138 1959 Maserati 3500 GT Spider Prototype, Body by Vignale; S/N AM101678; Dark Blue/Red leather piped in Blue; Estimate $1,100,000 – $1,500,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $975,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,072,500 – 3485/220hp, triple Weber carbs, 4-speed, chrome wire wheels, Falken tires, locking filler cap and glove box, wood shift knob. – Excellent chrome. Light wear on seats and top boot. Very good paint overall, but with some scratches on the hood and nose as well as a bubble on the trunk. One of a believed three Vignale-bodied prototypes, built on a slightly shorter wheelbase than the coupe. Sold new to Lindsey Hopkins, probably the North Carolina real estate magnate and USAC team sponsor. Built as one of the early styling experiments with special fender side trim, parking light surrounds and taillight treatment. – The 3500 GT Spiders were built on a 2500mm chassis, 100mm shorter than the coupes. 3.9 inches shorter doesn’t sound like much, but it makes these cars dramatically different: tighter in appearance and more responsive for their drivers. One of three built by Vignale for Maserati’s evaluation along with three built by Touring, this car has a number of differences that accent its presence, from the grille treatment to the very attractive tail. The price it brought is comparable with later 250 GT Cabriolets but this Maserati is much more rare and distinctive.

Lot # 139 1963 Lola Mk 6 GT Coupe; S/N LGT-2; Mecom Blue, White stripe/Black vinyl; Estimate $1,500,000 – $2,000,000; Competition restoration, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,200,000 – 350 V-8, four Weber 48 DCOE carbs, Colotti 4–speed transaxle, centerlock alloy wheels. – Mecom Racing team car, built with Ford power but soon re-engined with a Traco Chevy and raced by Augie Pabst. Winner at Nassau in 1963, raced at Sebring 1964 by Pabst and Walt Hansgen. Fitted with wide wheels and bulged fenders to clear them while owned by Mecom. Eventually restored, later part of Peter Kaus’ Rosso et Bianco collection. Sound older paint and upholstery. Orderly throughout while showing age and use, mechanically gone through by Hall and Hall in 2012. – If there is anything out there that looks good enough to draw attention from a Ferrari 330P or Ford GT40 it’s this diminutive, serious, aggressive missile in John Mecom’s favorite shade of blue. And it has performance and history to back up its appearance. It is so good, and charismatic, that the consignor’s decision to keep it at the reported high bid is entirely understandable.

Lot # 141 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino Spider; S/N 06158; Rosso Corsa/Tan leather with Black inserts; Estimate $400,000 – $500,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $400,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $440,000 – 2418/195hp, 5-speed, Cromodora wheels, Michelin tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Borletti A/C, P/W, Becker Grand Prix radio, dash clock. – Decent paint and chrome, but both are a little tired, repainted some time ago from the original Polo White. Visibly worn but well kept original interior. Decent, well-equipped late Dino. Not a chairs and flares car. Acquired by Bob Pond in 1989, and has been part of that collection ever since, covering only a few miles to bring the total showing on the odometer to 12,340, ‘believed to be … from new.’ – A good driver-quality Dino bought for appropriate driver-quality Dino money, one of eight 246 GTS Dinos offered among the 123 Ferraris in the Monterey auctions. After a few years of seemingly limitless Dino Excitement they seem to have leveled off at prices that would have been unthinkable five years ago.

Lot # 142 1961 Jaguar XKE SI flat floor Roadster; S/N 875331; Engine # R1464-9; Opalescent Dark Blue/Light Blue leather; Blue cloth top; Estimate $375,000 – $450,000; Concours restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $400,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $440,000 – 3.8/265hp, triple SU carbs, 4-speed, chrome wire wheels, Dunlop Road Speed tires, wood-rimmed steering wheel, tool roll, manual – Phenomenal paint and interior. Very good top and chrome. Spotless engine bay. Looks like it’s never been driven. Rotisserie restored by Classic Showcase and has been judged 100-points by JCNA since then. With flat floor, chrome external bonnet latches and welded louvers, it is one of the most desirable E-Types of all. Represented as matching numbers original engine and gearbox and original color according to the JDHT Certificate. – A fabulous price for a fabulous Jaguar that ticks all the right boxes.

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Lot # 143 1967 Aston Martin DB6 Coupe; S/N DB6/2625/LN; Engine # 400/3345; Platinum White/Black leather; Estimate $350,000 – $450,000; Unrestored original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $375,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $412,500 – 3995/282hp, triple SU carbs, Borg-Warner automatic, chrome wire wheels, Michelin tires, wood-rimmed steering wheel, Bosch Koln radio, Marchal fog lights, Normalair A/C. – Good original paint. Tired chrome. Worn original seats. Mirror is scratched up. 38,255 miles and one family owned from new. Unfortunately equipped with a 3-speed automatic. Delivered new to a Frenchman who barely used it then returned it to Aston Martin. The factory then serviced the car and sold it as new again in US-specification. Well-preserved since then. A highly original car, but not the ideal one, either. – The originality of this DB6 is impressive, as is its preservation by the Duke family since it was new. It is in far better condition than most cars with similar histories and brought a deserved premium on the order of $100K for it. From a value point of view the A/C offsets the automatic.

Lot # 144 1992 Vector W8 Twin Turbo Coupe; S/N 1V9VW2626NW048003; Red/Black leather; Estimate $300,000 – $500,000; Unrestored original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $250,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $275,000 – 5973/625hp, twin Garrett turbochargers, automatic, Michelin XGT Plus tires, cruise control, P/S, three wipers, power seats, compass, digital display, Sony 10 disc CD, latch-out removable sunroof, plastic sliding windows. – Impossibly wide, imposing car. Good paint. Impressive equipment. Worn interior. Tired, dinged up wheels. Used engine bay. Visibly used car overall. Formerly part of the Bob Pond collection. One of 19 examples built. Chased by Wesley Snipes in the 1993 film Rising Sun. Featured in Road & Track in March 1991. Upon its introduction, the W8 did the quarter mile in 12 seconds and hit 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds, so its performance was as wild as its looks. – The story of Jerry Wiegart’s quixotic pursuit of building the Vector should be a movie, albeit one with a sad ending. Maybe then the Vector cars could become cult objects like Tuckers, but until that unlikely day this is what a Vector is worth, exactly the same amount it was reported bid to at the World Classic auction in Danville in 1993.

Lot # 145 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina/Scaglietti; S/N 16571; Argento Auteuil/Pelle Nera leather; Estimate $700,000 – $900,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $875,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $962,500 – 4390/352hp, six Weber carbs, 5-speed, Michelin tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel, P/W, A/C, push button AM/FM radio, dash clock. – US market car. Lovely mellowed original interior that has aged very well. Very good paint and chrome. Very tidy engine bay. A highly preserved, lightly used example with just three owners from new and showing just 21,566 miles. Sold new to Florida. Engine was replaced under warranty in August 1974, with under 7,000 miles on the chassis. Then spent 33 years in Southern California. Ferrari Classiche certified – With a desirable combination of low, known miles, just three caring owners, highly original condition and Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification, this is a premier Daytona, and it brought a premier price.

Lot # 148 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Coupe; S/N DB4/870/R; Engine # 370/879; Burgundy/Tan leather; Estimate $450,000 – $550,000; Older restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $385,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $423,500 – 3670/240hp, dual SU carbs, 4-speed with overdrive, Dunlop disc brakes, painted knock-off wire wheels, Avon Turbospeed tires, wood-rimmed steering wheel, Smiths dash clock, Radiomobile push button radio. – Very good paint and chrome. Light but visible wear on the seats. Tidy engine bay. Restored and converted to lefthand drive in the late-1970s, then purchased by Bob Pond in 1990 and brought to the US. A strong example, but not used recently. Freshly serviced after sitting in Bob Pond’s collection but will need further service. – Offered here in 2006 with a reported high bid of $130,000, showing 47 fewer miles than it does today. The result here is generous for two reasons: the conversion to lefthand drive and color change and the uncertainty that comes from sitting long term without use.

Lot # 152 1963 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe, Body by Frua; S/N AM103064; Ruby Red/Beige deerskin suede; Estimate $2,200,000 – $2,900,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,800,000 – Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Jaeger clock, P/W, Maserati pattern Nardi steering wheel. – Good paint, weakly replated chrome trim. Good but lightly soiled seats. Underbody is clean and nearly like new. Originally numbered 103048, the first Frua-bodied 5000 GT, displayed at Geneva in 1962. Returned to the factory, fluffed up and sold with the present number as a new car. Later owned by King Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud living in Egypt and eventually confiscated by the Egyptian government. Restored for John Bookout in 2004, repainted in this color as it was for the King by the present owner, engine rebuilt this year. – Sold by Brooks at Monaco in 2000 for $330,617 as recovered from the Egyptian government’s warehouse after years in neglected storage, a derelict. Bookout could see what the finished product might be, and that’s what’s offered here, as fast and prestigious as any Ferrari Superamerica, and even more rare, although the consignor might have been wise to take the money.

Lot # 153 1952 Jaguar XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe; S/N 679393; Engine # W4293-8; Cream/Shell leather piped in black; Estimate $150,000 – $200,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $140,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $154,000. No Reserve – 3442/160hp, dual SU carbs, 4-speed, steel wheels, Firestone wide whitewalls, steel wheels, wood dash and door trim, dual wing mirrors, Lucas driving lights, rear fender skirts, locking filler cap and glovebox, custom luggage, tool kit, grease gun. – Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Sold new in Southern California, then stayed with same owner for 50 years. Next owner in 2009 had a complete restoration completed just last year. Then shown at Dana Point Concours d’Elegance and at the 2013 Quail Motorsports Gathering. A gorgeous, fresh, showable example that is very clean from top to bottom. JDHT certificate verified matching numbers engine. – Reported sold at Gooding’s Scottsdale auction in January of this year for $173,250 and no less lovely now than it was then. $20,000 seems to have evaporated into thin air for little or no reason. This transaction should be cited the next time someone point out, ‘You make your money when you buy.’

Lot # 154 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Sedanca de Ville, Body by H.J. Mulliner; S/N WZB28; Engine # W27B; Black/Tan leather in front with West of England wool in rear; Estimate $175,000 – $275,000; Older restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $100,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $110,000. No Reserve – 4257/137hp, single downdraft Stromberg carb, wind wings, suicide doors front and back, partial rear fender skirts, disc wheels, Michelin blackwall tires, Spirit of Ecstasy radiator mascot, Lucas headlamps, Lucas central driving light, bustleback rear, burled walnut dash, door and window trims, power rear division, push button radio in rear, dome courtesy light. – Very good paint and chrome. Excellent interior, especially in the rear. Interior wood is very strong. Tidy engine bay and undercarriage. Best of Show at the 1999 Convention of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club. Fascinating, rare and gorgeous car that has seen a few years since restoration but is still very strong. – Sold by Bonhams at Olympia in London in December 2007 for $93,995. A quality Rolls-Royce with attractive formal coachwork and a strong old restoration that is holding up very well bought for a realistic price.

Lot # 155 1956 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe Roadster, Body by Bertone; S/N 404/X/3108; Engine # BSI/MKII/312; Red, Black stripes/Red, Black leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $400,000 – $500,000; Older restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $500,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $550,000 – 1971/130hp, 4-speed, centerlock disc wheels, Dunlop Racing tires, fire extinguisher, lap belts, aluminum shifter, Marchal headlamps, includes a spare 2.2 liter engine, gearbox and overdrive unit. – Tidy, used engine bay. Good chrome. Decent paint. Seats have seen a lot of use. One of the last 20 examples produced, and reportedly driven by Arnolt himself for a few months before selling it to its first owner. It has since proven itself with participation in the Colorado Grand, California Mille and Pebble Beach Motoring Classic. Strong example of a neat car. It is no stunner, but usable and a neat choice for vintage tours and rallies. – RM sold this car from Gene Ponder’s collection in 2007 for $195,250. The new owner spent generously on it, including a $115,000 mechanical service, a figure that should have included a complete re-restoration. Its condition give full credit for that in a price that resets the Arnolt-Bristol value curve. Never before has an Arnolt-Bristol roadster sold for anywhere close to this price.

Lot # 159 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mk II Roadster; S/N B382100240LRXFE; Engine # 2255A22KK; Forest Green, White side stripe/Black vinyl; Black top; Estimate $100,000 – $125,000; Older restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $210,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $231,000. No Reserve – 289/220hp, Holley 4-barrel carb, 4-speed, polished LAT wheels, Doral tires, wood-rimmed steering wheel, dash clock, chrome locking filler cap. – Strong car overall. One of only 536 genuine Mk II Tigers, which replaced Ford’s 260 V-8 with the more potent 289. Recently ground up restored, but not overdone, with excellent paint, chrome and interior. Sunbeam Tiger Owners Association CofA. – Cobras are out of sight for most collectors and Tigers are becoming recognized as an attractive alternative but if this result is any indication even Tigers will soon be out of reach. This is a record price.

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Lot # 160 1966 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 Spider Conversion; S/N 0577; Engine # 0524; Ice Blue/Grey vinyl; Blue cloth top; Estimate $375,000 – $500,000; Modified restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $410,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $451,000 – 3929/320hp, six Weber carbs, 5-speed, chrome wire wheels, Pirelli P5 tires, wood shift knob, wood-rimmed steering wheel, locking glovebox, Euro headlights. – Used but very clean engine bay. Good paint overall with some small chips and scratches. Good chrome. Very good interior. Converted to Spider by Jerry Fandytis in 1990s. One of just 247 400 GTs built by Lamborghini, and one of just two such cars converted by Fandytis. From a cosmetic standpoint, it is a very well done conversion, but you have to wonder what it drives like with the roof chopped off. It has been sitting in Bob Pond’s collection for twenty years and will need thorough re-commissioning. – Offered here in 2006 with a reported high bid of $200,000 showing 108 fewer kilometers on its odometer but otherwise the same. It made its statement to the Portola bidders, however, and brought an enthusiastic price for a cut car.

Lot # 161 2003 Aston Martin DBAR1 Roadster; S/N SCFAE623X3K800038; Engine # 00433; Roadster Green/Fawn leather; Estimate $200,000 – $250,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $245,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $269,500. No Reserve – 5935/435hp, 6-speed, Brembo disc brakes, Pirelli P-Zero tires, P/W, dash clock, aluminum shift knob, digital stereo. – Very good paint with some dings on the chin and a scratch or two. Some wear on the driver’s seat. 10 year old car that is still great shape and has under 600 miles from new, but will need thorough attention after nine years of limited use in Bob Pond’s collection. – Sold by RM in Arizona in 2005 for $242,000 and bought appropriately today. It seems like all the DBAR1s have minimal mileage and have never attracted much favor among collectors.

Lot # 162 1933 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster; S/N 901348; Engine # 901348; Cream, Chocolate Brown coachline and fenders/Beige leather; Brown cloth top; Estimate $325,000 – $375,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $340,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $374,000 – 446/160hp, 3-speed, brown wire wheels, Michelin blackwall tires, dual enclosed sidemounts with mirrors, Depress Beam headlamps, Goddess of Speed radiator mascot, dual chrome horns, Waltham dash clock, running board lights, rear luggage rack, wood steering wheel. – Very good paint with some cracks and scratches and some wear around the door hinges. Very good chrome. Strong, lightly worn interior. First owned by bandleader Paul Pendarvis. Shown at Pebble Beach in 1976 and again in 1998. CCCA Premier car and tour veteran. Restored in the 1990s, later owned and toured by Thomas Moretti racking up over 20,000 miles. Still pretty, but no longer a stunner. – This Packard was offered at Barrett-Jackson in 1995 where it recorded a top bid of $170,000. Today it’s worth twice as much, and that’s what it brought.

Lot # 163 1965 Jaguar XKE SI 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe; S/N 1E30680; Engine # 7E2780-9; Dark Blue/Tan leather; Estimate $100,000 – $150,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $145,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $159,500. No Reserve – 4235/265hp, triple SU carbs, 4-speed, chrome knock-off wire wheels, Universal Sport radial tires, wood-rimmed steering wheel, Sanyo AM/FM radio – Great paint and chrome. A little use on seats. Detailed, clean engine. Restored in 2008 and a JCNA winner at the time. More recent extensive mechanical work, including an engine-out service at Classic Showcase. Still a gorgeous example of the desirable 4.2-liter enclosed headlight Series I XKE. – Sold by Bonhams at Quail Lodge in 2008 for $111,150. When the XKE made its debut it was the fixed head coupe’s beautiful lines that made the biggest impression. The OTS was something of an afterthought. That’s not the case any longer, however, and the coupe represents something of a good value at prices well below those of its open two seater siblings. This is a quality car in nearly impeccable condition and both the buyer and the seller can be satisfied with the result.

Lot # 167 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica Barchetta, Body by Pininfarina; S/N ZFFGT61AX50140436; Rosso Corsa/Tan leather; Estimate $225,000 – $275,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $300,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $330,000. No Reserve – 5748/540hp, 6-speed with paddle shifters, Bridgestone Potenza tires, aluminum filler cap, P/W, factory radio, yellow gauges, SF shields, red calipers. – Strong paint. Tidy interior. A very lightly used Ferrari that has covered just 2,300 miles. Ferrari built 559 examples of the Superamerica, which featured an electrochromic glass panel folding roof and was touted by Ferrari as the world’s fastest convertible with a top speed of 199 miles per hour. This is believed to be the second one built. Ferrari Classiche certified. – Big power, big price and a car that will be a huge pleasure to drive. With only some 250 miles driven in each year since it was delivered the previous owner(s) missed much of that enjoyment, an oversight the new owner can afford to remedy at this reasonable price even just over RM’s high estimate.

1972 Nissan Skyline H/T 2000GT-R 'Hakosuka' Coupe — Lot # 201 1972 Nissan Skyline H/T 2000GT-R ‘Hakosuka’ Coupe; S/N KPGC10-001445; Silver/Black vinyl; Estimate $125,000 – $175,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $220,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $242,000. No Reserve – 1989/160hp, triple Mikuni carbs, 5-speed, Watanabe alloy wheels, Bridgestone tires, wing mirrors, black riveted fender flares on the rear, rear spoiler, wood console, Datsun steering wheel, wood shift knob, push button radio, original wheels and steering wheel included. – Good paint and chrome. Very good interior. Dinged up, dirty original wheels with curb rash. Largely original car that was with its first owner until 2008 before receiving a light cosmetic restoration. It might be Japanese, but this was not out of place at this sale and getting plenty of attention. Americans were deprived of these great cars for decades and it is an automobile whose reputation very much preceded it, so seeing any example is cause for a stir. – This Hakosuka was probably the most viewed and admired car in RM’s pre-sale lineup and the enthusiasm carried through to the price it brought, a lot of money for a 160hp car, but something special in its time and still widely admired.

Lot # 207 1960 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Drophead Coupe; S/N S838668DN; Engine # VA1572-8; British Racing Green/Green leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $200,000 – $275,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $200,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $220,000. No Reserve – 3.8/220hp, dual SU carbs, 4-speed, disc brakes, chrome wire wheels, Dunlop Road Speed tires, Lucas driving lights, locking glovebox and filler cap. – Very good paint, chrome, interior and engine bay, but all show signs of light use. Strong car overall and a late example. – Sold here in 2011 for $225,500 and offered at Auctions America’s Fall Auburn sale last September with a reported bid of $195,000. The seller should be very happy with this price.

Lot # 209 1930 Packard Custom Eight Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton; S/N 185458; Engine # 185645; Light Blue, Dark Blue fenders and coachline/Blue leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $250,000 – $300,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $380,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $418,000 – 385/106, 4-speed, polished chrome disc wheels, Firestone wide whitewalls, wood top frame, dual cowl/windshield, dual enclosed sidemounts with mirrors, Goddess of Speed radiator mascot, dual driving lights, wind wings on both windscreens, Depress Beam headlamps, Pilot Ray Spreadlights, stainless steel mesh radiator stone guard, rear luggage trunk on rack with tan cloth zip cover, dash clock. – Older repaint. with some scratches and dings. Lightly worn seats in both front and back. Imperfect panel fit. Long-time California car. Ex-Bob Gottlieb, who was one of the first to author the term ‘Classic Cars’ in Motor Trend Magazine in the early 1950s. Impressive car with a commanding presence, just not a fresh restoration. It has been enjoyed. – Sold at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in 2013 for $225,500 in essentially the same condition as it was offered here. Little or nothing accounts for its over-the-high-estimate result here or huge increase in transaction values from just 19 months ago. Maybe this should be the other example pointed out to illustrate the adage, ‘You make your money when you buy.’

Lot # 210 1960 AC Aceca Coupe; S/N AEX756; Engine # 185645; Slate Blue/Black leather; Estimate $125,000 – $175,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $260,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $286,000. No Reserve – 1,971cc/106hp, triple Solex carbs, 4-speed, black painted wire wheels, Michelin tires, wood-rimmed steering wheel, wood door and window trim. – Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Gorgeous engine bay. Great carpets. Very fresh restoration, show quality. Originally an AC-engined car, but now fitted with the more desirable Bristol straight-six. Non-matching engine is a minus, but that’s not a tough pill to swallow. It is a very well done automobile and one of just 328 Acecas ever built. – The Aceca is one of the best-looking designs of the 50’s, a sleek coupe that can hold its own with the best from Touring, Pinin Farina and Bertone, although ‘imitation is the sincerest form of flattery’ should be mentioned when making those comparisons. The price, for a re-engined car and despite the readily apparent quality of the restoration, is astonishing.

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Lot # 211 2003 Ferrari Enzo; S/N ZFFCW56A830132664; Black/Black leather, Red inserts; Estimate $1,900,000 – $2,500,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $1,750,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,925,000 – Scuderia shields, manettino steering wheel, black calipers, chipguarded nose, luggage, tools, Tubi exhaust (original included), two keys, manuals. – Assembly #49970. Like new and barely used. A little dust in the engine compartment, serviced at Ferrari of Beverly Hills in March 2014. – A daring, menacing beast in black that will make its own statement among a row of bright red Enzos. The quest for ‘trophy’ caliber modern Ferraris has kept their prices alight and commends this example for its condition, livery and realistic price.

Lot # 212 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe; S/N DB5/2270/L; Caribbean Pearl/Blue leather; Estimate $1,000,000 – $1,400,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $1,500,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,650,000 – Chrome wire wheels, Avon radial tires, Blaupunkt multiband radio, woodrim steering wheel, Normalair A/C, headrests, underbumper driving lights, Continental touring kit, heated rear window. – Very good paint, chrome and interior. Restored like new. Engine compartment is like new. A/C compressor has been replaced by a modern rotary unit. Delivered new to Prince Abdul Hah Bin Abdulaziz in Saudi Arabia. Engine uprated to Vantage specs. Fresh cosmetics by Kevin Kay. – This is factory Vantage money for an owner-updated Vantage. In extra special condition and attractive colors with an intriguing history and some rare options, all of which is fully accounted in the price it brought and then some.

Lot # 213 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina/Scaglietti; S/N 12691; Red/Black leather; Estimate $575,000 – $675,000; Older restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $704,545 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $775,000 – 4390/352hp, six Weber carbs, Ansa exhaust, 5-speed, Michelin tires, dual mirrors, wood-rimmed steering wheel, Audiovox AM/FM radio, dash clock, P/W, fixed headlights, Plexiglas nose panel. – Delaminating and rusty screws on front Plexiglas. Decent paint with dime sized bubble on left rear. Very tidy engine bay. Lightly worn, but solid older restoration and a Euro-spec car with Plexiglas nose. Ex-Bob Pond Collection, on display for 25 years without being run. – Considering that this Daytona will need thorough (and expensive) attention before it is ready to be driven this unusual price is generous even for an early Euro, Plexi nose car. When was the last time Max Girardo took an over-estimate hammer bid of $704,545? It is expensive, no matter how the price was contrived.

Lot # 216 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina/Scaglietti; S/N 5179GT; Ruby Red/Black leather; Estimate $1,900,000 – $2,500,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $1,925,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,117,500 – Chrome spoke, mirror polished Borrani wire wheels, Becker Grand Prix AM-FM. – Rich, deep clear coat paint. Brilliant chrome. Good interior. Engine compartment is orderly and clean but aged and used. Lightly frayed window channels, dull gauge faces go with the grime on the underbody. A cosmetically restored auction car. – The Monterey Lusso market is a study in collectors’ overwhelming urge to own dirty cars with torn, stiff upholstery. This isn’t one of them, but rather a competently cosmetically restored and attractive example. The fact that it brought no more than the dirty, neglected, needs-everything barn find Lussos shows the value of … dirt?

Lot # 217 1967 Toyota 2000GT Coupe; S/N MF10-10128; Solar Red/Black vinyl; Estimate $700,000 – $900,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $950,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,045,000 – RHD. Dark Gray alloy wheels, Dunlop tires, clock, timer, pushbutton radio, fender mirrors. – Very good paint, chrome and interior. Restored like new. Originally sold to Mozambique, one of two Toyota 2000GT inexplicably delivered there. Later sold to Javier Quiros, Toyota distributor for Costa Rica and restored there this year to very accurate and better than new condition. – Toyota 2000GT prices jumped alarmingly in recent years but have now stabilized at around a million dollars. That’s a lot to pay for a car with 150hp, even one hand-assembled by Yamaha and, like this one, restored to the highest standards.

Lot # 218 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupe Aerodinamico Series II, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 4113SA; Engine # 41113SA; Blu Sera Metallic/Red leather; Estimate $2,500,000 – $3,000,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $2,650,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,915,000 – Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin XWX blackwall tires, open headlights. – Excellent fresh paint, chrome and interior. Better than new but not overdone, freshly restored by Motion Products. Open headlight coachwork, one of four built in this style. – The aerodynamic greenhouse and rear of this Coupe Aerodinamico are beautiful. The open headlight 250 GT-ish front, not so much. The combination of Blu Sera over bright, lipstick red, leather is startling but also intriguing. The restoration is all that can be expected from consummate pros like Motion Products and the price the car brought is nothing if not reasonable.

Lot # 219 1953 Lancia Aurelia PF200 C Spider, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N B52-1052; Engine # B21-4843; Dark Red/Camel leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $1,000,000 – $1,500,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $1,000,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,100,000 – Spinner wheel covers, woodrim steering wheel, pushbutton Audiovox radio, wind wings. – 1953 Pinin Farina show car displayed at Geneva and Turin. Replacement engine. Very good paint, chrome and interior. Freshly restored better than new, an award winner at Amelia Island this year. – This not only is a Pinin Farina show car, it looks the part of a Pinin Farina show car from its giant round grille to the six-outlet exhaust. It abounds in delightful details and brought an enthusiastic price. For it the new owner got a car that will always stand out, no matter where it appears.

Lot # 221 1957 Fiat 600 Multipla; S/N 100108043042; Teal Green, White above coachline/Green leather; Estimate $125,000 – $175,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $210,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $231,000. No Reserve – 633/22hp, 4-speed, bench seats, roof rack. – Good paint and chrome. Clean undercarriage. Decent brightwork. Excellent interior. Paint cracking badly around door hinges. Not perfect and showing signs of use, but a very pretty, solid example. Sold as a pair with the Jolly displayed next to it. Both were restored together in the same colors. – An amazing result that vastly exceeds the values of each car separately. The seller had pre-sale misgivings about the ‘pair’ offering at no reserve, but none after the hammer fell. Expensive hardly begins to characterize this transaction.

Lot # 221a 1961 Fiat 600 Jolly, Body by Ghia; S/N 100D1494245; Teal Green/Wicker; Green and White cloth top; Estimate -; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Included in another lot $0 plus commission of; Final Price. No Reserve – 633/29hp, 4-speed, surrey top, BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls, wicker seats. – Very good paint and chrome. Seats are in great shape. An excellent-looking restored Jolly, something that has become a relatively common sight at collector car auctions as of late. Sold as a pair with the Multipla displayed next to it. Restored together in the same colors. –

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Lot # 223 1965 Porsche 911 2.0 Coupe; S/N 301036; Engine # 901133; Bali Blue/Black with Black and White hounds tooth inserts; Estimate $300,000 – $400,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $280,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $308,000. No Reserve – 1991/130hp, dual Solex carbs, 5-speed, chrome wheels, Vredestein tires, wood-rimmed Porsche steering wheel, Blaupunkt push button radio, spare, jack and tools. – Excellent paint and interior. Engine bay is also very clean, lightly used and correct. As clean underneath as it is on top. Desirable early 911 in fantastic shape. Briefly owned by Magnus Walker, and reunited with its original engine during recent restoration. – Things are going well when a Porsche collector looking for a Typ 901 engine for a 911 restoration finds one in the classified, and it turns out to be the engine that was originally in the car. This is a beautifully done restoration ready to rack up show awards but also seriously expensive as these early short wheelbase 911s continue to attract well-heeled and enthusiastic collectors.

Lot # 225 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe, Body by Pinin Farina; S/N 0305EU; Rosso Marrone, Ivory roof, accent and sills/Brown leather, cloth inserts; Estimate $1,900,000 – $2,400,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $2,500,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,750,000 – Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires, Marchal head and fog lights, exterior gas filler. – Freshly restored in 2013 with its original engine attested and stamped by Ferrari Classiche. Excellent paint and chrome. Very good interior. Sharp, crisp gauges. Underbody is like new. Featured in Cavallino magazine, class wins at Zoute concours in 2013 and Ville d’Este this year. – An exceptional Ferrari notably featured in its original color scheme with whitewall tires as it was originally delivered, a presentation that honors the way so many Ferraris looked in the Fifties before they all became Red over Tan. The result here is a little over estimate but by a margin that is fully supportable by its condition, appearance and performance.

Lot # 226 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe, Body by James Young; S/N LSJF202; Engine # SF226; Magnolia, Brown coach line/White leather piped in Brown; Tan cloth top; Estimate $800,000 – $1,200,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $674,545 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $742,000 – 4887/178hp, dual Solex carbs, automatic, chrome disc wheel covers, BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls, dual wing mirrors, Spirit of Ecstasy radiator mascot, P/S, P/W, push button radio, power antenna. – Unique two-passenger coachwork among eight bodied by James Young as drophead coupes. Decent chrome. Very good paint overall with a few small chips. Lightly worn seats. Even gaps. Shown at Amelia Island in 1998. A unique, gorgeous car with 37,490 miles from new that has seen some use. – This two-seater is especially distinctive with the top erected over the compact 2-seat passenger compartment, a car sure to attract plenty of double-takes even among other Silver Clouds. Closed post-block at this price, it will bring its new owner pride and satisfaction in both the car and the price paid for it.

Lot # 228 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster; S/N 19804210002623; Black, Black hardtop/Tan leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $1,300,000 – $1,600,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $1,250,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,375,000 – Black painted Rudge centerlock wheels, Dunlop blackwall radials, two tops, Talbot outside mirror, Becker Mexico AM-FM, Euro headlights, reproduction luggage, tool roll, original owner’s manual. – Excellent fresh paint, chrome and interior. Sharp, crisp gauges and dash. Better than new. – When RM sold Black 300SL Roadster s/n 19804210002580 at Amelia Island in 2012 for $990,000 it marked a sea change in the 300SL Roadster market that has since gone from strength to strength. By the standard set then, two and a half years ago, this beautifully restored car is something of a good value. There were eleven 300SL Roadsters at the Monterey auctions. All but three of them sold, none for less than $1 million on the hammer.

Lot # 229 1998 Ferrari 333 SP Sports Racer; S/N 019; Red, Yellow ‘Momo’/Red duct tape; Competition car, original as-raced, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $3,400,000 – Winner of the Daytona 24 Hours and Sebring 12 Hours for the Momo team in 1998, then third in class at Le Mans. Repainted but otherwise clean, orderly and as-raced. – Offered here in 2003 with a reported high bid of $500,000.

Lot # 230 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV Berlinetta; S/N 4942; Yellow, Silver sills/Black leather; Estimate $1,800,000 – $2,400,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $1,900,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,090,000 – P/W, Campagnolo alloy wheels, Avon radial tires. – Restored like new with better paint. Minor accumulation of road dirt in body cavities appropriate to the 2,583 km showing on the odometer since restoration. – Sold here for $825,000 with 790km on the odometer and but for a few more kilometers in the same condition as it was offered today, which pretty much confirms the rapid run-up in Miura SV values in the past four years.

Lot # 232 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale Coupe, Body by Bertone; S/N 829AR0001527; Engine # 829AR000001064; Orange/Brown cloth; Estimate $450,000 – $650,000; Unrestored original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $600,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $660,000 – 2418/195hp, triple Weber carbs, 5-speed, Pirelli tires, Gold alloy wheels, purchase paperwork, tool kit, jack. – Very much used, slightly dirty original engine bay. Good paint overall with some scratches. Well kept interior. Decent carpets. Lightly dinged up wheels. One owner from new. Retained by Rome dealer Campidoglio until 1986 when it was sold to its first private owner, the seller here. Claimed to have traveled just 1,200 km in the last 28 years. Shows plenty of wear from its years on this earth, but was not abused. The impeccable rally heritage of the Stratos and the time capsule condition of this example have made it a very intriguing car. – Undoubtedly one of the most imaginative, fantastic, fabulous pieces of coachwork design ever created, and then it was backed up by all-conquering World Rally Championship performance. Ferrari Dino powered but far more rare than a Dino. Originality further distinguishes this Stratos and brought a generous premium well into six-figures.

Lot # 235 1911 Mercer Type 35R Raceabout; S/N 35-R-354; Engine # 35-R-137; Yellow/Black leather; No top; Estimate $2,500,000 – $3,500,000; Older restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $2,300,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,530,000 – RHD. Wood spoke wheels, rear wheel brakes, Rubes folded trumpet bulb horn, dual rear spares, friction lever shocks, leather seat belts, no head or tail lights, no windshield. – Built as a Runabout, rebodied in the 40’s for Bill Spear, later an accomplished sports car racer and associate of Briggs Cunningham. Acquired in 1949 by Henry Austin Clark, Jr., proprietor of the Long Island Auto Museum, automobile historian and author with Beverly Rae Kimes of the Standard Catalog of American Automobiles. Offered by H.A. Clark III after nearly seven decades of single family ownership. Sound but aged old paint, upholstery and brass, a car that has never had, nor needed, restoration and the oldest known Mercer Type 35R. – If any proof were needed that the sports car was conceived in the United States this Mercer T-head Raceabout should firmly establish it, a car that could be – and frequently was – driven off a dealer’s floor onto a race track where it was capable of winning. Remarkable in an age when 500 and 600 cubic inch engines were seen as the way to achieve speed, its Finlay Robertson Porter 330 cubic inch T-head four vanquished much more mighty mounts. A car with quality, performance and impeccable provenance, it is a sound buy at this price. Now, drive it!

Lot # 237 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy Berlinetta, Body by Pininfarina/Scaglietti; S/N 08069; Red/Black leather; Estimate $2,600,000 – $3,200,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $3,075,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $3,382,500 – Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin XWX tires, owner’s pouch, manuals, full original tool roll, long nose, alloy body. – Decent old repaint and original chrome, aged and musty smelling original interior. Engine compartment is orderly but evidences age and lack of use. Represented as 58,227 km from new with a single owner from 1974 to the present. Underbody has old undercoat. A fast Ferrari that has been static for too long. – The alloy body on this 275 GTB caught bidders’ attention and resulted in a transaction close to RM’s high estimate, a value not unreasonable when also taking into account its originality and sound condition. A little attention will remedy the musty interior, making the car smell as good as the deal.

Lot # 240 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Sprint Coupe, Body by Ghia; S/N AR1900C01838; Red/Grey leather; Estimate $350,000 – $500,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $300,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $330,000. No Reserve – 1975/115hp, 5-speed, painted wire wheels, Michelin tires, Becker Avus radio, Nardi steering wheel, floor shift. – Decent paint other than a huge chip with a big crack just behind the hood. Chrome is tired. Window frames look shabby. Good interior. Original instruments. Crack in dash. Pretty car, but not a prime example. One of only around a dozen examples built Restored in the 1990s and given more recent mechanical work. – Long nose, compact greenhouse and long deck body is … unusual. Many showcar body details like the ‘orbit’ headlight surrounds. Not surprisingly it looks like a tall Karmann-Ghia VW. It was offered here in 2004 with a reported high bid of $67,000 in essentially the same condition as it was today and exactly the same 2,451km reading on the odometer. Exotic, but not particularly attractive, the seller did well to get this much for it.

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Lot # 241 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II, Body by Pininfarina; S/N 09089; Amaranto/Beige leather; Estimate $275,000 – $350,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $310,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $341,000 – 3967/300hp, 5-speed, triple Weber carbs, Ansa exhaust, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, wood-rimmed steering wheel, push button AM/FM radio, A/C, dash clock, P/W. – Tidy engine bay. Excellent chrome. Very good paint overall with small chip near edge of hood. Very good lightly worn interior. A straight, honest car showing 70,231 miles that is thoroughly and attractively cosmetically restored and an ideal driver. – At this price it’s going to be hard to justify driving this 330 GT 2+2. But it is a more accessible entry point to front-engine Ferrari V12 ownership, with room for a small family.

Lot # 244 1937 SS Jaguar 100 2 1/2 Liter Roadster; S/N 18114; Engine # 252590; Gunmetal/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $500,000 – $575,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $440,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $484,000 – 2663/102hp, dual SU carbs, 4-speed, chrome knock-off wire wheels, dual mirrors, Lucas King of the Road headlamps with stone guards, single Lucas King of the Road driving light, rear-mounted spare wheel, black cloth tonneau cover, Daytona digital temperature gauge. – Worn leather straps for tonneau cover. Lightly used but clean engine bay and undercarriage. Lightly worn seats. Excellent paint. Very good chrome. Restored in the 1970s, but repainted in its present Gunmetal in 2002. First owner was journalist Laurence E.W. Pomeroy. Malaysian vintage racing history. CCCA Senior award holder. – Handsomely presented in a color that emphasizes the beautiful lines of the SS100. Its 2 1/2 liter engine will make it a little harder to enjoy on the road, but that is recognized in the price it brought, as is the age of its restoration. It’s half the price of the 3 1/2 Liter SS100 sold here yesterday. That one was in better condition, but still, it’s an expensive liter of displacement.

Lot # 245 2000 Ferrari F1-2000 Formula 1; S/N 198; Red, ‘Marlboro’/Black; Estimate $1,750,000 – $2,500,000; Competition car, original as-raced, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,640,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,804,000 – No cockpit display or steering wheel controls. – Reportedly Michael Schumacher’s 2000 Brazilian GP winner, pole sitter at the Spanish GP, dnf at Monaco. Worn upholstery. Display car condition, said to be ‘rebuilt by the factory for future use in F1 Clienti events’ but obviously has preparation needs yet to be addressed. – Offered by RM at Maranello in 2008 with a reported high bid of $1,247,291, the incomplete condition here in Monterey is a good reason for its relatively modest price for a Schumacher GP-winner. What it will cost to make Clienti-event ready is another matter that only Maranello can address.

Lot # 246 1926 Rickenbacker Eight Super Sport Sedan; S/N Engine no.; Engine # 28910; Black, Cream, Black composite roof/Brown leather; Estimate $600,000 – $800,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $860,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $946,000 – Copper brightwork, dual cloth covered sidemounts, windshield visor, copper plated wire wheels, E&J bullet headlights, wood steering wheel, wind wings, wood bumpers. – Exceptional boat tail 4-seat coupe body with cycle fenders, and the fronts turn with the wheels. Displayed at the New York Auto Show in 1926. Acquired by Bill Harrah in 1973, then to Tom Lester in 1983 for whom it was restored by Eric and Vivian LaVine, then to Bob Pond in 2001. Very good older paint, interior and brightwork. Chassis shows some age, a few miles and is a little grimy. CCCA National First Prize # 1179. – Believed to be the only intact and complete Rickenbacker Super Sport, and a spectacular example at that. It’s worth whatever the RM Monterey bidders said and there’s really nothing else ‘comparable.’

Lot # 251 2006 Ferrari FXX Evoluzione; S/N ZFFHX62X000146359; Red, White accents/Black cloth; Estimate $1,700,000 – $2,100,000; Competition car, original as-raced, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $1,350,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,485,000 – Track day tools, spares, fueling system, manuals, matching unused helmet. – Used in many FXX trials events and in factory development work. Always factory maintained. Assembly #63161. Not like new, but very well maintained by a single owner from new. – Breathtaking performance from the 860hp 6.3 liter V12 with an F1 car’s array of driving aids to help keep it under control. Its highest and best, not to mention only, use is at Course Clienti events where it can be supported by (expensive) factory experts, and that may account for this level of performance and exclusivity selling for a price comparable to F40s. It would be an experience to unleash it on the Bonneville salt, and carbon fiber doesn’t rust.

Lot # 252 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Touring, Body by Mayfair; S/N 123689; Engine # 123689; Red/Cream leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $700,000 – $900,000; Older restoration, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $750,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $825,000 – RHD. 4984cc/100-180hp, 4-speed, chrome wire wheels, Lester blackwall tires, two rear-mounted spare wheels, single Hassia driving light, Raydyot cowl lights, suicide doors, outside exhaust headpipes. – Tired chrome. Decent paint. Lightly worn interior. Oil spots on the grille. Tired rubber. Uneven gaps. Unique British coachwork and a highly desirable 500 K, but tired and ready for a fresh restoration. Documented original engine, chassis and frame. – Sold by Christie’s from Bill Lassiter’s collection in 1999 for $266,500 and tucked away since with no changes or even apparently much use. British coachwork may not appeal to collectors accustomed to Sindelfingen’s bodies but has the advantage of being unique and on that basis the price paid here is entirely appropriate, a value the new owner can savor.

Lot # 253 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet A, Body by Sindelfingen; S/N 18801000202/53; Engine # 18892000208/53; Medium Red/Tan leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $750,000 – $1,000,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $545,455 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $600,000 – 2996/150hp, triple Solex carbs, 4-speed column-shift manual, Firestone wide whitewalls, landau bars, Bosch headlights and driving lights, push button radio, burled walnut dash and door trims, locking filler cap, reproduction fitted luggage. – Very good paint, chrome and interior. Dash especially is phenomenal. Undercarriage extremely tidy. Very strong, fresh and clean example. Proven concours car shown at Greystone Mansion, Palos Verdes, Santa Barbara and Dana Point. Still strong enough to be shown more. – A modest result for a handsome M-B in this post-block closed transaction. Good value.

Lot # 254 1954 Jaguar XK 120SE Roadster; S/N S675083; Engine # F2276-8S; Cream/Blue leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $140,000 – $180,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $110,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $121,000. No Reserve – 3442/180hp, 4-speed, chrome wire wheels, Dunlop blackwall tires, Lucas driving lights, wing mirrors. – Very good paint and chrome. Very good, lightly worn interior. Uneven shut lines. Desirably fitted with the Special Equipment package, which included high-lift camshafts, stiffer rear springs, dual exhaust and lightened flywheel. Restored in 2009, then shown at JCNA Concours events. Then bought in 2012 and treated to further cosmetic restoration, including a repaint and new chrome. Not a show car, but a driver that can be shown proudly. – Offered by Worldwide at Auburn in 2011 with 215 fewer miles on the odometer before the recent cosmetic work. A sound and useable Jag that seems to need nothing beyond a new owner who will enjoy it on the road, which at this price can be done with some confidence.

Lot # 256 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Coupe; S/N DB4/718/R; Engine # 370/755; Caribbean Blue/Dark Blue leather; Estimate $300,000 – $375,000; Unrestored original, 4- condition; Hammered Sold at $263,636 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $290,000 – RHD. 3670/240hp, dual SU carbs, knock-off wire wheels, Motorola push button radio, dash clock, wood-rimmed steering wheel. – Acquired by Castrol as an ‘executive car’ and delivered directly to the company’s headquarters. Repainted in the 1960s. Now, it is literally surrounded by a ring of its own paint chips. Engine bay is pitted and filthy with hay, spider webs, twigs, grass, etc. Frame is dirty but solid. Interior is better than the outside, but still very worn and dirty. Tires are cracking everywhere. Bumpers and wheels are pitted, dirty and rusty. There’s a line between a neat barn find and a dirty wreck. This car is still restorable, but also somewhere near that line. – It is a long, complicated road between what was sold here today and what this Aston is destined to become after the restoration it so desperately needs. The bidders late on Saturday seemed unwilling to pay a premium for cobwebs and dead leaves and this post-block concluded transaction is a reasonable price to pay for the project this Aston is.

Lot # 257 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster; S/N WPOEB0912KS173568; Engine # 64K06171; Guards Red/Black vinyl; Black top; Estimate $250,000 – $325,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $280,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $308,000. No Reserve – 3164/215hp, 5-speed, black Fuchs wheels, Bridgestone tires, dash clock, Blaupunkt Reno stereo, A/C. – Correct, totally original car. Excellent paint. Very light wear on the driver’s seat. One of just 2,104 examples built. Final price it was delivered new was $70,272. It was kept as a showroom display for several years at Jim Ellis Porsche in Atlanta, Georgia and was never registered until the last couple of years. Its light use and remarkably preserved condition are corroborated by the 387 miles on the odometer. – A hundred thousand dollar for originality and low miles.

Lot # 258 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale, Body by Bertone; S/N AR10120177259; Engine # AR0012001490; Red/Black leather piped in Red; Estimate $180,000 – $220,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $150,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $165,000. No Reserve – 1290/116hp, dual Weber carbs, 4-speed, Michelin tires. – Bought new by Renault. Very good paint and interior. Original steering wheel. Shut lines on the trunk are imperfect. Passenger’s side window has scratches all over, and the weather stripping is coming apart. The Giulietta Sprint Speciale is one of the most gorgeous and desirable Alfa Romeos of the era, but there are stronger examples than this one. – Competently restored some years ago in Europe and showing the years and some use but probably good enough to be freshened and used the way these little cars beg to be driven. The price appropriately compromises the condition with underlying soundness and is appropriate.

[Source: Rick Carey]

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September 11, 2014 at 2:09 pm

as always Rick’s insiteful commentary and discerning eye are the next best thing to being there. Thanks Rick, great job, really enjoyable !

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September 14, 2014 at 1:48 pm

Fantastic coverage of the sale. New money is making great investments (crossing our fingers).

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