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Russo and Steele Monterey 2010 – Auction Preview

1971 AMC Javelin racing in Trans-Am ChampionshipThe 2010 Russo and Steele “Monterey Sports and Muscle” auction will be held August 12-14 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Monterey, California. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2010, Russo and Steele’s expanded, three-day auction offers a diverse set of more than 250 cars.

Headlining the sale is the 1971 AMC Javelin Race Car that won the 1971 Trans-Am Championship at the hands of racing legend Mark Donohue. This Penske-prepared AMC, winner of seven out of ten races in 1971, would make a great addition to a collection, in addition to a beast on the vintage circuit. Other highlights include the ex-Parnelli Jones 1969 Ford Boss 302 Trans-Am Race Car; ex-Holman and Moody factory-backed team car 1963 Shelby Cobra CSX2009; 1965 Shelby Cobra CSX2461; 1933 Auburn Auburn Salon Boatail Speedster and a “Survivor” 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 Roadster.

In 2009, Russo and Steele offered 123 cars, with 60 finding new owners, reflecting a 49% sales rate. The total sales volume was $4,999,985 and the average price per car sold was $83,333.

Russo and Steele’s Monterey Auction is located at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Monterey. Auction preview days will be from Wednesday, August 11th through Saturday, August 14th. The auctions will be held on Thursday, August 12th, Friday, August 13th and Saturday, August 14th, with all evenings starting at 5:00 PM.

For additional information, visit www.russoandsteele.com.

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Russo and Steele Monterey 2010 – Auction Preview (Note: Russo & Steele does not provide estimates)

1971 AMC Javelin Trans-Am Mark Donohue
1971 Trans-Am AMC Javelin Race Car - Won the 1971 SCCA Trans-Am Championship with seven wins out of ten events; built by Penske and driven by Mark Donohue.
1965 Shelby Cobra CSX2009
1963 Shelby Cobra - CSX2009; Holman and Moody factory-backed team car; four-time Northeastern SCCA BP Divisional Champion; Shelby Concours winner at SAAC13 and SAAC32.
1965 Shelby Cobra CSX2461
1965 Shelby Cobra - CSX2461; completely original sheet metal and chassis; previously owned by Otis Chandler Collection.
1933 Auburn Salon Boattail Speedster
1933 Auburn Salon Boattail Speedster - Best in Show and AB Jenkins Award winner at the October, 2009 West Coast Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg meet.
1969 Ford Boss 302 Trans-Am Race Car
1969 Ford Boss 302 Trans-Am Race Car - Bud Moore Mustang from 1969 Trans-Am; ex-Parnelli Jones; s/n 112074 is reportedly one of two surviving Bud Moore cars out of the six built for 1969.
1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 'Survivor' Roadster
1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 'Survivor' Roadster - Only 17,800 documented miles from new; numbers-matching; completely original finish; multiple Bloomington awards.
1970 Shelby GT500 Convertible
1970 Shelby GT500 Convertible - Recent concours-quality restoration; finished in the correct Silver Jade over a black interior.
1955 Swallow Doretti Roadster
1955 Swallow Doretti Roadster
1959 AC Ace Bristol Roadster
1959 AC Ace Bristol Roadster
1966 Lamborghini 350GT
1966 Lamborghini 350GT
1990 Lamborghini LM002-A
1990 Lamborghini LM002-A
1978 Lamborghini Silhouette
1978 Lamborghini Silhouette
1994 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 Jota
1994 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 Jota
1931 Auburn 898a Cabriolet
1931 Auburn 898a Cabriolet
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
1965 Bentley S3 Convertible Park Ward
1965 Bentley S3 Convertible Park Ward

[Source: Russo and Steele]