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Ferrari Royalty set to Headline RM Sotheby’s Arizona Auction


Lot 273 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Speciale Pinin Farina s_n 0751GT

Lot 273 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Speciale Pinin Farina s_n 0751GT

 

BLENHEIM, Ontario, 16 January 2019

RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to release the complete catalogue for the company’s first sale of 2019—Arizona. With the catalogue, which features 158 motor cars, a selection of automobilia, one motorcycle, and one trailer, RM Sotheby’s has announced final, headline entries for the auction, which are led by an incredibly rare and fascinating 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Speciale by Pinin Farina, alongside the ultimate Ferrari road car of this century—a 2017 LaFerrari Aperta.

Originally sold by the factory directly to Princess Lilian de Réthy of Belgium, the rare 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Speciale by Pinin Farina, chassis no. 0751, is one of a handful of Ferraris delivered new to European royalty and one of just two in this configuration. Upon ordering a Ferrari coupe in early 1957, Princess Lilian was afforded something truly unique – the car was dispatched to Pinin Farina’s workshop and crafted with a distinctive body that employed elements of concurrent Ferrari designs while presaging the forthcoming series-built Pinin Farina Coupe. The Speciale’s long nose featured covered headlamps like the 250 GT Tour de France racing berlinettas of the time, while the front fenders were notable for large chromed and louvered vents, reminiscent of those found on the California Spider.





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The one-off coupe was delivered to the Princess in January 1958. Nearly ten years later, the Princess gifted the car to enthusiast Dr. Ernest De Bakey of Mobile, Alabama, who had been visiting a cardio-vascular specialty hospital that the Princess sponsored. Shortly after, the car’s wheels were modified to 15-inch units and disc brakes were installed. By 1977 the engine was rebuilt by marque expert John Hajduk. In 1997, the Speciale was presented at the Ferrari 50th Anniversary meet at Rome and Maranello and then in 2001 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in the Pininfarina class. Now offered for the first time in 20 years, refinished in Grigio Metallizzato with beige leather interior and accompanied by a toolkit and extensive historical documentation, this unique Speciale offers a premium level of coachbuilt elegance on the 250 GT platform (Est. $11,000,000 - $13,000,000).

Representing Ferrari royalty in another sense of the term is a 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, also set to cross RM Sotheby’s Arizona podium. Continuing the grand tradition of mid-engined Ferrari hypercars that began with the 288 GTO, the LaFerrari offers total output of 950 bhp, with the even more exciting open version, the Aperta, reserved for Ferrari’s most important clients. One of just 210 built, of which all were pre-sold prior to the car’s debut at the 2016 Paris Auto Show, the example on offer in Arizona was delivered new to Ferrari of Beverly Hills, fully optioned and finished in Nero Daytona with red accents throughout the interior and exterior. Carefully driven (approximately 1,500 miles), regularly serviced, and displayed in the owner’s collection of Italian supercars ever since, this LaFerrari Aperta epitomizes what Ferrari is today: a company that provides cars with the utmost performance and exclusivity, honoring their past whilst looking toward the future (Est. $6,500,000 - $8,500,000).

“We’re looking forward to kicking off 2019 with an exciting offering in Arizona,” says Gord Duff, Global Head of Auctions, RM Sotheby’s. “We have long been the auction house of choice for important Ferraris, and the 250 GT Coupe Speciale is no exception. One of the most significant road cars of the 1950s, the only other example in this body style was also delivered to European royalty and remains in long-term ownership, unlikely to be sold anytime soon, making the acquisition of 0751 an unmissable opportunity. Fast-forward to today and the LaFerrari Aperta is without question the ultimate in Ferrari performance and a nearly unobtainable must-have in any world-class collection of Ferraris.”

No less than 20 Ferrari models are slated for RM Sotheby’s Arizona sale. Additional highlights include:

  • A Classiche-certified 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti, the 90th of just 121 examples built, showing less than 34,500 miles, retaining its original engine and gearbox, and restored in its original colors (Est. $2,200,000-$2,600,000);
  • A rare, freshly serviced and Classiche-certified 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, one of only 330 examples and finished in the stunning color combination of Blue Sera over Pelle Bleu (Est. $2,800,000-$3,200,000);
  • A highly-optioned 2017 Ferrari F12tdf, offered from single ownership in as-new condition, showing fewer than 280 miles and attractively finished in Grigio Titanio over two-tone blue interior (Est. $950,000-$1,100,000).  

Beyond Ferraris, RM Sotheby’s has assembled an exceptional lineup of highlights across the market for the Arizona:

  • A pair of Vector models, a marque with a certain cult-following, offered from company founder Jerry Wiegert, including a 1993 Vector Avtech WX-3R Roadster Prototype, the 1993 Geneva Motor Show car and the only roadster produced (Est. $450,000 - $550,000) alongside a 1993 Vector Avtech WX-3 Prototype, the only prototype of its kind, also exhibited at the 1992 and 1993 Geneva Motor Show (Est. $450,000 - $550,000);
  • A 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series, the most powerful 911 Turbo to date and one of just 200 built for U.S. delivery. A fantastic example of the capabilities of the Porsche Exclusive department, also exhibited on the recently sold ‘Project Gold’, on a road-ready car (Est. $375,000 - $450,000);
  • A desirable 1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II, comprehensively restored in Midnight Blue over a red leather interior and fitted with correct five-speed gearbox and disc brakes for ultimate hobby usability (Est. $2,500,000 - $3,000,000);
  • A 1948 Tucker 48, an important piece of American automotive history and revolutionary post-war design, freshly restored and documented by Tucker historian Jay Follis (Est. $1,500,000 - $1,700,000); and,
  • A pair of 1986 Ford RS200s, including a highly original, 8,400-mile standard example (Est. $275,000 - $325,000) and an incredibly quick Evolution edition, one of only 24 built (Est. $500,000 - $700,000).

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Lot

Description

SN

Estimate

Result

104

1968 Volkswagen Beetle

118807651

$35,000 - 50,000
(NR)

$33,600

105

2006 Ferrari F430 Spider

149477

$125,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$112,000

106

1959 Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble

100 558327

$80,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$100,000

107

1964 Porsche 356 SC GT 'Outlaw

218890

$200,000 - 275,000

$207,200

108

1960 Toyota FJ25 Land Cruiser Soft-Top

0-FJ25-21848

$50,000 - 70,000
(NR)

$70,000

109

1995 Acura NSX

JH4NA1187ST
000428

$70,000 - 80,000
(NR)

$70,000

110

1952 Willys M38 Korean War Jeep

65476

$40,000 - 50,000
(NR)

$67,200

111

1946 Ford Super DeLuxe Station Wagon

99A-1165658

$80,000 - 110,000
(NR)

$44,800

112

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

WP0AC2990TS
375355

$200,000 - 250,000

$235,200

113

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

WDDRJ7HA1BA
001963

$165,000 - 185,000
(NR)

$190,400

114

1953 Chevrolet Corvette

E53F001087

$225,000 - 275,000

Not Sold High Bid $185,000

115

1954 Kaiser Roadster

161-001381

$140,000 - 180,000
(NR)

$112,000

116

1948 Ford Super DeLuxe Station Wagon

899A-2251597

$100,000 - 130,000
(NR)

$84,000

117

1959 AC Ace-Bristol

BEX 1087

$275,000 - 300,000

$274,400

118

2003 BMW Alpina Roadster V8

WBAEJ13453AH
62181

$250,000 - 300,000

$246,400

119

1989 Ferrari 208 GTS Turbo

79700

$100,000 - 125,000
(NR)

$100,800

120

1967 Cadillac Eldorado

H7246555

$80,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$50,400

121

1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage

DB6/2645/L

$400,000 - 450,000

Not Sold
High Bid
$365,000

122

1950 Ford Station Wagon Custom Envy"

B0DL149280

$80,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$44,800

123

1934 Packard Eight 2/4-Passenger Coupe

71872

$100,000 - 125,000
(NR)

$100,800

124

1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

17607

$575,000 - 675,000

$577,000

125

1937 Lancia Astura

41-2984

$300,000 - 400,000

Not Sold

126

1925 Lincoln Model L Coupe

24905

$150,000 - 175,000
(NR)

$95,200

127

1953 Bentley Blue Train Recreation"

B480SR

$400,000 - 500,000

Not Sold

128

1967 Chevrolet Corvette

194677S
114980

$175,000 - 225,000

$151,200

129

1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster

1E 13219

$225,000 - 275,000
(NR)

$274,400

 

130

1928 Hispano-Suiza H6C Transformable Torpedo

12036

$375,000 - 450,000

Not Sold

131

1983 Ferrari 512 BBi

44993

$275,000 - 325,000

$252,000

132

1971 De Tomaso Pantera

THPNLC
01263

$100,000 - 125,000
(NR)

$84,000

 

133

1939 Ford Standard Station Wagon

18-5186741

$110,000 - 140,000
(NR)

$81,200

134

1970 Plymouth Cuda 426/450 Hardtop

BS23R0B
146705

$200,000 - 250,000

$173,600

135

1986 Ford RS200 Evolution

SFACXXBJ2CGL
00084

$500,000 - 700,000

Not Sold

136

1967 ASA 1000 GT Coupe

01196

$125,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$165,200

 

137

1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II

LSKG125

$65,000 - 85,000
(NR)

$58,800

138

1957 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster

82849

$300,000 - 350,000

$245,000

139

1964 Sunbeam Tiger Mk 1

B9471139

$125,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$123,200

140

1972 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder

50383414

$125,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$123,200

141

2012 Lexus LFA Nuerburgring Package

JTHHX8BH8C
1000485

$850,000 - 1,100,000

$885,000

142

1967 Ferrari 330 GTS

10773

$2,200,000 - 2,500,000

$2,012,500

143

1960 AC Ace-Bristol

BEX 1146

$250,000 - 300,000

$280,000

144

2017 Ferrari F12tdf

224226

$950,000 - 1,100,000

$1,006,000

145

1965 Shelby GT350

SFM 5S363

$325,000 - 425,000

$357,000

146

1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder

16839

$2,200,000 - 2,600,000

Not Sold

147

1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 38-C Touring

37294

$130,000 - 160,000
(NR)

$112,000

148

1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

121.040.10.95.
01716

$140,000 - 180,000
(NR)

$106,400

149

1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

56761

$3,200,000 - 3,600,000

$3,360,000

150

1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7

WP0ZZZ96ZNS
490645

$250,000 - 300,000
(NR)

$252,000

151

1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (W198)

198.042.10.
002484

$1,100,000 - 1,250,000

Not Sold

152

1993 Vector Avtech WX-3R Roadster Prototype

1V9VW2620PW
048002

$450,000 - 550,000

$500,000

153

1993 Vector Avtech WX-3 Prototype

1V9VW2629PW
048001

$450,000 - 550,000

$615,500

154

2017 Ferrari LaFerrari

224581

$6,500,000 - 8,500,000

Not Sold

155

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7

9113601048

$400,000 - 500,000
(NR)

$467,000

156

1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

WP0AC2992VS
375831

$300,000 - 350,000

$324,000

157

1953 Buick Skylark

16839595

$100,000 - 125,000
(NR)

 

158

1963 Chevrolet Corvette

30837S
118801

$100,000 - 125,000
(NR)

$89,600

159

1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona NART Spider

14299

$600,000 - 650,000

$670,500

160

1993 Jaguar XJ220

SAJJEAEX8AX
220789

$400,000 - 500,000

Not Sold

161

1963 Shelby 289 Cobra

CSX 2195

$725,000 - 900,000

Not Sold

162

1992 Spice Ferrari SE 92C GTP

SE92C014

$250,000 - 300,000

Not Sold

163

1968 Ferrari 330 GTC

11517

$600,000 - 800,000

$687,000

164

1929 Pierce-Arrow Model 125 Roadster

2004504

$100,000 - 125,000
(NR)

$89,600

165

1937 Packard Super Eight

1018 292

$100,000 - 125,000
(NR)

$106,400

166

1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2

12633

$250,000 - 300,000

$215,000

167

1954 Buick Skylark

7A1098771

$100,000 - 125,000
(NR)

???

168

1961 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible

616K01025

$70,000 - 80,000
(NR)

$69,440

169

1950 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster

670111

$300,000 - 400,000

Not Sold

170

2006 Ford GT

1FAFP90S16Y
401908

$300,000 - 400,000

$318,500

171

1949 Lesovsky-Offenhauser Indianapolis Blue Crown Special"

3

$250,000 - 350,000

$201,600

172

2016 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition

WP0AB2A9XGS
123388

$175,000 - 225,000
(NR)

$201,600

173

1989 Rolls-Royce Corniche III

SCAZD02AXKCX
24644

$100,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$105,280

174

1969 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Roadster

1R 11057

$110,000 - 130,000
(NR)

$72,800

175

2008 Ferrari 599 GTB

161636

$225,000 - 275,000

$235,200

176

1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

121.040.10.
015793

$175,000 - 225,000
(NR)

$123,200

177

1965 Porsche 911

302156

$150,000 - 180,000
(NR)

$114,800

178

1934 Lincoln Model KA Four-Door Sedan

KA2850

$40,000 - 50,000
(NR)

$22,400

179

1963 Apollo 3500 GT Coupe

1004

$140,000 - 160,000
(NR)

$134,400

180

1932 Chrysler CP Eight Five-Passenger Coupe

7525898

$60,000 - 80,000
(NR)

$41,440

181

1955 Buick Special

4B1113385

$37,500 - 47,500
(NR)

$23,520

182

1981 AAR Eagle Indianapolis

8104

$30,000 - 40,000
(NR)

$78,400

183

1960 Porsche-Diesel Junior 109

109 14911

$30,000 - 40,000
(NR)

$29,120

204

1974 Volkswagen Type 181 'Thing

1842322047

$15,000 - 25,000
(NR)

$24,640

205

1938 Buick Business Coupe Custom

85AA81397

$55,000 - 65,000
(NR)

$24,640

206

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa 'Outlaw

WP0EB0915GS
161261

$40,000 - 50,000
(NR)

$44,800

207

1969 Porsche 911 E Coupe

119200588

$65,000 - 75,000
(NR)

$89,600

208

1974 Porsche 911 'Outlaw

9114110752

$80,000 - 110,000
(NR)

$92,400

209

1973 Porsche 911 S Coupe

9113301032

$175,000 - 200,000
(NR)

$156,800

210

1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

WP0JB093XHS
050528

$75,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$67,200

211

1969 Porsche 911 T Coupe

119122288

$90,000 - 120,000
(NR)

$81,200

212

1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

WP0JB0931HS
051163

$75,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$81,200

213

1970 Porsche 911 E Coupe

9110200496

$75,000 - 85,000
(NR)

$89,600

214

1951 Spartan Royal Mansion

33513987

$200,000 - 250,000
(NR)

$351,500

215

2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

WP0ZZZ99ZAS
794067

$400,000 - 500,000

$654,000

216

1947 Bentley Mark V

B370BH

$60,000 - 80,000
(NR)

$53,200

217

1987 Rolls-Royce Camargue

SCAYJ42A9HCX
10402

$100,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$252,000

218

1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

5662087477

$125,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$92,400

219

1951 Bentley Mark V

B320MD

$110,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$128,800

220

1972 Rolls-Royce Phantom VII

PRH4703

$375,000 - 475,000
(NR)

$291,000

221

1948 Bentley Mark V

B495CD

$125,000 - 175,000
(NR)

$224,000

222

1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom III

76GN

$175,000 - 225,000
(NR)

$151,200

223

2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead

SCA2D685X9UX
16353

$150,000 - 200,000
(NR)

$229,600

224

1991 Bentley Turbo R

SCBZR03D8MCX
34842

$200,000 - 300,000
(NR)

$128,800

225

2000 Bentley Continental S

SCBZZ22E8YCX
65102

$150,000 - 200,000
(NR)

$246,400

226

2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom V

SCA681L56CUX
23372

$300,000 - 500,000
(NR)

$307,500

227

2001 Rolls-Royce Park Ward

SCALD61E81CX
07563

$100,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$112,000

228

2012 Bentley Continental S

SCBDU1ZA6CC
070535

$100,000 - 140,000
(NR)

$140,000

229

1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Salamanca

301KG

$200,000 - 250,000
(NR)

$235,200

230

1967 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI

5LVF113

$1,000,000 - 1,500,000
(NR)

$445,000

231

1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

WOF23

$150,000 - 200,000
(NR)

$103,600

232

1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom III

3AZ190

$175,000 - 225,000
(NR)

$128,800

233

1989 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II

SCAZS00A1KCH
26441

$275,000 - 350,000
(NR)

$190,400

234

2011 Porsche 911 Speedster

WP0CB2A90BS
795669

$350,000 - 375,000

$423,000

235

1947 Bentley Mark V

B26BH

$375,000 - 425,000

$483,500

236

1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV

S337FM

$375,000 - 425,000

Not Sold High Bid
$250,000

237

2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199)

WDDAJ76F96M
000981

$250,000 - 300,000
(NR)

$268,800

238

1955 Bentley S1 Continental

BC7LBG

$1,100,000 - 1,400,000

$1,077,500

239

1934 Packard Super Eight

752423

$180,000 - 240,000
(NR)

$156,800

240

1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

121.040.95.
00081

$200,000 - 250,000
(NR)

Not Sold

241

1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom III

253AJS

$225,000 - 275,000

Not Sold

242

1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

16965

$650,000 - 750,000

Post Sale

243

1948 Tucker 48

1040

$1,500,000 - 1,700,000

$1,600,000

244

1967 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL

113.043.10.
001672

$175,000 - 225,000
(NR)

$145,600

245

2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series

WP0AD2A9XJS
156764

$375,000 - 450,000

$445,000

246

1958 BMW 507 Roadster Series II

70157

$2,500,000 - 3,000,000

$2,175,000

247

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL / CLK 430

113.044.10.
013076

$175,000 - 250,000
(NR)

$196,000

248

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4

10051

$2,800,000 - 3,200,000

Not Sold

249

1973 Porsche 911 S Targa

9113310296

$150,000 - 200,000
(NR)

$112,000

250

1958 Porsche 356 A Speedster

84759

$300,000 - 400,000

$313,000

251

1942 Harley-Davidson Model UL Police Special

42UL1881

$30,000 - 35,000
(NR)

 

252

1920 Lone Star Beauty Four Touring

K83415

$25,000 - 35,000
(NR)

$44,800

253

1947 Ford Super DeLuxe Sportsman Convertible

799A-1974216

$160,000 - 200,000
(NR)

$190,400

254

1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton

7803131

$325,000 - 425,000
(NR)

$335,000

255

1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Cabriolet

901

$250,000 - 300,000
(NR)

$212,800

256

1941 Packard Custom 8

1429-2015

$325,000 - 400,000
(NR)

$307,500

257

1930 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton

702401

$750,000 - 900,000
(NR)

$940,000

258

1956 Ford Eight-Passenger Country Sedan

P6DX177263

$35,000 - 45,000
(NR)

$42,560

259

1941 Packard One Ten Station Wagon

1483-2172

$80,000 - 120,000
(NR)

$106,400

260

1932 Marmon Sixteen Two-Passenger Coupe

16 141 830

$400,000 - 600,000
(NR)

$665,000

261

1995 Ferrari F512 M

100380

$325,000 - 375,000

$357,000

262

1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

07520

$400,000 - 500,000

$500,000

263

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster

875712

$175,000 - 225,000
(NR)

$198,800

264

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

198.040.55.
00154

$1,200,000 - 1,400,000

Not Sold

265

1967 Shelby 427 Cobra

CSX 3281

$1,350,000 - 1,450,000

Not Sold

266

2005 Ferrari Superamerica

144238

$350,000 - 400,000
(NR)

$343,250

267

1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Étoile Town Car

S275FP

$250,000 - 325,000

Not Sold

268

1940 Ford Marmon-Herrington Standard Station Wagon

18-5820441

$250,000 - 300,000

$252,000

269

1959 Maserati 3500 GTi

AM101 530 

$280,000 - 340,000

Not Sold

270

1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

SCFCV81V2KTL
15795

$375,000 - 450,000

Not Sold

271

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS 'Weissach

WP0AE2A95JS
185392

$450,000 - 550,000

$461,500

272

1986 Ford RS200

SFACXXBJ2CGL
00133

$275,000 - 325,000

Not Sold

273

1957 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Speciale Pinin Farina

0751GT

$11,000,000 - 13,000,000

Not Sold

274

1977 Lotus Esprit SE

77090403H

$80,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$50,400

275

1941 Cadillac Series 62

8353831

$75,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$58,800

276

2008 Ferrari F430 GTC

2604

$425,000 - 475,000

$350,000

277

1934 Pierce-Arrow Eight Silver Arrow

2580180

$225,000 - 275,000

Not Sold

278

1957 Facel Vega FV-2

FV2B-H19

$125,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$128,800

279

1974 De Tomaso Pantera L

THPNND06705

$80,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$61,600

280

1996 Ferrari F355 Spider

104887

$60,000 - 80,000
(NR)

$78,400

281

1971 Porsche 911 T Targa

9111111568

$100,000 - 125,000
(NR)

???

282

1978 International Super Scout II Conversion

H0062HGD
17192

$70,000 - 90,000
(NR)

$39,200

283

1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 'Bubble Top' Coupe

612K12229

$40,000 - 50,000
(NR)

$58,800