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21/04/2022
Goodwood. The good choice
Bonhams auction at the 79th Members’ Meeting in Goodwood achieved an 85.14% success rate, selling 63 out of 74 cars on offer for a total of £6,791,025 (€8,193,915). The top lot was a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 that needed complete restoration, estimated at £280,000-£350,000 but eventually sold for £506,000 (€610,530). Another highlight was a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Competition Saloon, estimated at £160,000-£200,000 but sold for £235,750 (€286,865). A 1937 SS Jaguar 2 1/2 litre Saloon sold for £35,650 (€43,015) against an estimate of £20,000-£30,000.
14/04/2022
Barrett-Jackson and RM Sotheby’s in Florida. Those without reserve win
An article discusses two auctions, one by RM in Fort Lauderdale and another by Barrett-Jackson in Palm Beach, both held in March and April, respectively. RM sold 175 of the 263 cars worth $24,363,000, while Barrett-Jackson sold all 656 lots for a total of $58,672,350, which is twice as much as the previous year. Although the average price wasn't much different between the two auctions, the number of cars sold without reserve was considerably higher at Barrett-Jackson. The article highlights some notable sales, such as the 2020 Ford GT Carbon Series sold for $1,540,000 at Barrett-Jackson and the 1991 Chevrolet Silverado Dale Earnhardt Pickup sold for $165,000. It also mentions the Ferrari 512 BBi from 1984 at RM, with an estimate of $350,000-$400,000, which failed to set a new record.
09/04/2022
The Fallen Stars Cizeta-Moroder V16 T
Italian engineer Claudio Zampolli and music composer Giorgio Moroder collaborated to create the Cizeta Moroder car. The car had a 16-cylinder engine, designed by Lamborghini's famous designer Gandini.
07/04/2022
Mecum mocks the online auctions
Mecum's recent Glendale auction sold 925 cars for over $60 million, a significant increase from last year's event. The top lot was a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 that sold for $3.025 million, followed by a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT that sold for a record-breaking $2.2 million due to its low mileage. Other notable sales included a GMC Hummer EV Edition 1, a Rolls Royce Corniche, and a Ford GT, which set a new record with a sale price of $1.1 million.
31/03/2022
Artcurial doubles: another top European auction
Artcurial's recent car auction saw a return to pre-pandemic levels, with 132 out of 167 cars being sold and sales totaling €36,108,002 ($39,604,340). The most expensive car, a 1996 Ferrari F50, sold for €4,161,600 ($4,564,567), followed by a Ferrari Enzo for €2,846,000 ($ 3,121,578), and an ex-works Porsche 907 for €4,390,400 ($4,815,522). Other notable sales included Alain Delon's 3.5 V8 Range Rover, which sold for €95,360 ($104,593), and a Harley Davidson Softail Heritage that belonged to Johnny Hallyday, which sold for €470,840 ($516,431).
24/03/2022
Silverstone and Historics: a world of temptations
Two British auctions, Silverstone and Historics, offered a variety of cars to enthusiasts. Silverstone had higher quality cars, with an estimate of ÂŁ7.5m and sold 62 out of 100 cars, while Historics sold 75.93% of their 162 cars, with an estimate of ÂŁ4.2m. The top lot was a 2001 Ford Focus WRC model sold at Silverstone for ÂŁ423,300. At Historics, a 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor was sold for just ÂŁ2,264, and a Triumph TR5 sold for ÂŁ75,040, setting a new record. Overall, there were many opportunities and deals for buyers at both auctions.
17/03/2022
Amelia auctions: pre-wars and supercars
The results of the recent Amelia Island Week auctions by Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s showed varying degrees of success. RM Sotheby’s had a better bottom line, selling 77 out of 92 cars for $46.2 million, while Bonhams fell short of last year’s sales with $13.8 million. The top lots sold at the auctions were classic models from the 1930s and modern hypercars, with some selling for well above their estimated values. Notably, a 1991 Ferrari Testarossa with just 666 miles sold for $321,250, setting a new record.
10/03/2022
Gooding: fireworks at Amelia Island
The Gooding Auction in Florida exceeded expectations, with $66.5 million in sales and 91 out of 99 cars sold. The top seller was a 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C SS Teardrop Coupé, which fetched $13.4 million, setting a new record for a French car. The auction also saw two Chevrolet Corvettes from the 60s sell for record-breaking prices. The late Rudy Mancinas' collection of BMWs and Porsche 911s sold well, with many lots exceeding their estimates. However, Ferrari sales were slightly underwhelming, with a 1991 F40 and a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB selling for less than expected.
07/03/2022
Elton John. Magnificent notes, exceptionally British
Sir Elton John, the famous singer-songwriter and composer, is also a known car enthusiast with a passion for British cars. From a 1959 Bentley Continental Sport Saloon to a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550.
05/03/2022