As part of Monterey Car Week, a three-day RM Sotheby’s auction was held. More than 160 lots were put up for sale, 91% of which found new owners. Representatives of 34 countries took part in the auction, 20% of which participated for the first time.
The total value of sales was $ 148.5 million: 44 lots exceeded the 1 million mark, 16 lots — 3 million, 4 lots — 5 million. The main sales on the first and second days were associated with The Paul Andrews Estate Collection (34 439 000 $). Sales were topped by one of 19 1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato upgraded LHDs sold for $ 9,520,000.
On the second and third lines are two Ferrari cars — Ferrari 268 SP 1962 by Fantuzzi and Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione (1966), sold for 7 705 000 each. The Ferrari 268 SP is one of six large 8V-powered cars built and the oldest sports car in the world with a similar engine. The Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione has climbed to the top of the motorsport podium three times between 1967 and 1969. — class winner at the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans, 1969 1000 KM of Spa-Francorchamps, and 1969 500 KM of Imola.
On the final day of the auction the majority of sales came from the Fox Collection. 8 out of 11 vehicles exceeded their pre-sales estimate. The most expensive car in the collection was one of two 2003 Ferrari Enzo cars in black and brown, which sold for $ 3,360,000. An equally impressive result was shown by the 2012 Lexus LFA N?rburgring — $ 1,600,000.
Gord Duff, Global Head of Auctions, RM Sotheby’s said: “This is another landmark sale for RM Sotheby’s, as we achieved a sale total that ranks in the top three best Monterey auctions of all time. We pulled together a three-night sale featuring some of the most significant cars to be found anywhere in the world, and we believe it is a testament to our professionalism and reputation that cars of this quality have been entrusted to be sold by RM Sotheby’s. Above all, this week has demonstrated that the market is as strong today as it has ever been, with collector-grade cars finding willing new buyers from all over the globe. We have also proven, once again, how high-quality cars can be offered without reserve and achieve record results, as demonstrated with many lots in this sale.”