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Pebble Beach Auctions 2024: A Giant's Paradise
Preston Tucker's revolutionary Tucker 48, produced from 1947-1949, symbolized the American dream with its advanced design. Despite early success, financial and legal troubles ended Tucker's dream prematurely.
In August 1996, a Ferrari 166MM Barchetta sold at Pebble Beach for $1,652,500. The unique aspect? It was the only sale to surpass a million dollars. In the 2024 auction, RM alone will offer 52 cars starting at this figure. Adding Gooding's 45, Broad Arrow's two dozen, Mecum's similar number, and 10 from Bonhams, the total comes to 158, with a few last-minute additions expected.
With over 150 cars each worth over a million dollars, which ones will capture the most interest and curiosity between August 14 and 17? Which will set the market trends or promise to do so? This challenge will help us understand the trends at the high end of the collector car market once the sales conclude.
Starting with RM, their top lot will be a 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spider estimated at "over $15 million". The first of four produced was sold new to Tony Parravano, who had it customized to his specifications. A few months later, in 1956, it was sold and driven by Carroll Shelby to win the Palm Springs Road Races. The current owner had it meticulously restored by Patrick Ottis in 2014 and displayed at Pebble Beach in 2018. It lacks Ferrari Classiche certification, which would be beneficial for a seven-figure sum. Another 410 Sport sold for $22,000,000 in 2022. While its history was more significant, seven million is a lot to consider. Let's wait and see.
