Lot 117 - 2002 Ferrari F2002 s_n 219 Est. $5,500,000 - 7,500,000 - Sold $6,643,750 |
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ABU DHABI, 2 December, 2019
On Saturday night (30 November) at the season-ending FORMULA 1® ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019, RM Sotheby’s made history with the first-ever international collector car auction to be hosted in the Emirate and the first auction to ever take place at an F1® Grand Prix™.
Collectors, enthusiasts and F1® fans alike filled what was perhaps the most exciting collector car auction room to date—the Formula 1® starting grid at Yas Marina Circuit. Much like a synchronized F1 pit crew, the RM Sotheby’s, Formula 1, and Yas Marina Circuit teams set up the auction in less than 1.5 hours following F1 qualifying laps that evening. In collaboration with F1, RM Sotheby’s presented an exceptional lineup of 40 blue-chip collector cars, ranging from victorious Grand Prix racing machines to iconic sports cars and the most-sought after low-mileage modern hypercars, generating total sales of $31.3 million USD across the two hours of auction action. The offering reflected the diverse collecting interests of the region and resulted in record-setting benchmark results across all categories. Bidders represented a wide range of 28 countries, with one third from the Middle East region and an overall 40 percent representing first-time RM Sotheby’s bidders.
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Maarten ten Holder, Head of Europe & Chief Auctioneer, RM Sotheby’s commented following the sale:
“After many months of planning and execution, Saturday night’s sale represented the ultimate collaboration between two world-class organizations in the production of a truly ground-breaking auction and lifestyle event. To be hammering down some of the most desirable cars in Formula 1 racing history on the starting grid of the 2019 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a benchmark moment for RM Sotheby’s as it confirmed the launch of a successful and mutually rewarding partnership alongside Formula 1. There was an incredible and tangible energy that no doubt owed its origin to the amazing community surrounding Formula 1 racing and the incomparable exclusivity of the Paddock Club experience that many of our clients came to know for the first time. Joining forces with Yas Marina Circuit and Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management for this inaugural auction proved an excellent choice. We couldn’t have collaborated with a more dedicated and professional team on this first-of-its-kind event.”
Gord Duff, Global Head of Auctions, RM Sotheby’s echoed:
“As the pre-eminent global auction house for the world’s most desirable motor cars, our first foray into the Middle East fully exceeded my expectations in so many positive ways. Our existing regionally-based clientele was tremendous in supporting the auction and we were honored by the reception we received in the Fanzone with our exhibition. To be able to highlight the selection of cars sourced and consigned from around the world for the inaugural auction to the tens of thousands of enthusiasts that visited us onsite was outstanding and something that has never before been done in our industry. As one of the most recognizable and respected global brands, Formula 1 made for the perfect partner to the RM Sotheby’s brand as we offered clients a new experience at the intersection of motorsport and the collector car hobby that will continue into the 2020 auction calendar.”
Sean Bratches, Managing Director – Commercial Operations, Formula 1, added:
“At Formula 1 we are all delighted with the success of the auction on Saturday and the dynamic new partnership with RM Sotheby’s. It was a fantastic setting on the grid of the Yas Marina Circuit on the eve of the final grand prix of the year. The atmosphere was electric. It was also a perfect place to showcase and sell such spectacular cars and after so many months of planning it was great to see it all fall into place in such a seamless fashion.”
The auction night was led by the devilish 2017 Pagani Zonda Aether, a rare one-off hypercar fitted with an ultra-desirable six-speed manual transmission and a host of unique features. The Zonda Aether achieved a final $6,812,000 following a lengthy bidding competition, well-surpassing the current record for the model at auction.
Next up was Michael Schumacher’s much-buzzed-about championship-winning 2002 Ferrari F2002. Victorious in three Grands Prix™ in the 2002 season, the car also secured Schumacher his fifth Drivers’ World Championship title. Drawing plenty of attention ahead of the sale and during the preview, the legendary racer sold for a final $6,643,750, making it the second most valuable Formula 1 car ever sold at auction, second only to the Schumacher Ferrari F2001 which RM Sotheby’s sold for $7,500,000 in 2017. A portion of proceeds from the car’s sale will benefit the Schumacher family’s Keep Fighting Foundation.
It was two more Ferraris that stole the show on Saturday night, with a 2015 Ferrari FXX K, Maranello’s most potent track-only, limited production model and the first of its kind ever offered at auction, selling for $4,281,250 to set a new benchmark for the model. Another Scuderia Ferrari F1 racer, a pivotal 1982 Ferrari 126 C2 raced to victory by Patrick Tambay at the 1982 German Grand Prix and driven to pole position and 3rd place by Mario Andretti at the Italian Grand Prix, was the talk of the Paddock before it crossed the auction block on Saturday. Presented as the sole surviving example of the model, the 126 C2 brought a final $2,143,750 to applause from the packed crowd on the grid.
Additional highlights included a striking 2011 Aston Martin One-77, which was driven across the block by former Formula One racing driver and current commentator, David Coulthard. Selling for a final $1,440,625, all proceeds from the sale of the car will be donated by consignor Markus Jebsen on behalf of Auction4Wildlife to benefit African Parks. Representing the classic cars on offer, an iconic 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing with rare optional sport suspension and the NSL engine was coveted on the night, selling for a final $1,581,250. Finally, one of the quirkier cars in the sale, a one-off 1996 Zagato Raptor built in conjunction with Lamborghini as a modern coach-built concept, sold for a final $1,086,250.
Two memorabilia lots complemented the motor car offering, led by a Formula 1 Slot Car Racetrack, which was signed by all of the current Formula 1 drivers in the Yas Marina Circuit Paddock on Friday night ahead of the sale, including now six time FIA Formula 1® World Champion, Lewis Hamilton. Sold for a final $48,000, proceeds from the slot track will benefit the Reaching the Last Mike Fund, inspired by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Lot List Lot | Description | S/N | Estimates ($) | Price incl. Buzer’s Premium | 103 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series | WDBSK79F99F 156694 | $200,000 - 250,000 | $161,000 | 104 | 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster 094/356 | WP0ZZZ99ZBS 795084 | $300,000 - 350,000 | Not Sold | 105 | 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 | 16765 | $500,000 - 700,000 | $484,375 | 106 | 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP400S | 1121078 | $400,000 - 500,000 | $305,000 | 107 | 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A | 211268 | $450,000 - 550,000 | $411,250 | 108 | 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS | 08015 | $1,600,000 - 1,800,000 | Not Sold | 109 | 2011 Aston Martin One-77 38/77 | SCFGFXXX1BG S17738 | $1,500,000 - 2,000,000 | $1,440,625 | 110 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss | WDD1999761M 900053 | $2,550,000 - 2,750,000 | Not Sold | 111 | 1996 Zagato Raptor Concept | P06 | $1,000,000 - 1,400,000 | $1,086,250 | 112 | 2005 Maserati MC 12 | ZAMDF44B0000 17558 | $2,600,000 - 3,500,000 | Not Sold | 113 | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GT | ZA9DE21A0YLA 12555 | $700,000 - 750,000 | Not Sold | 114 | 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 237/250 | WP0ZZZ99ZAS 794300 | $450,000 - 600,000 | Not Sold | 115 | 2016 McLaren P1 GTR | SBM12ABB6FW 100040 | $2,200,000 - 2,400,000 | Not Sold | 116 | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead | SCA2D680X8UX 14119 | $300,000 - 350,000 | $184,000 | 117 | 2002 Ferrari F2002 | 219 | $5,500,000 - 7,500,000 | $6,643,750 | 118 | 2019 McLaren Senna GTR 17/75 | SBM15TCB2LW 825017 | $1,500,000 - 1,750,000 | Not Sold | 119 | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 SE 40 | ZA9DC01A71LA 12886 | $550,000 - 750,000 | $525,000 | 120 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | 84467 | $1,500,000 - 1,750,000 | Not Sold | 121 | 1993 Jaguar XJ220 77 | SAJJEAEX8AX 220683 | $400,000 - 500,000 | $478,750 | 122 | 2014 Koenigsegg Agera R | YT9JJ1A27EA 007103 | $2,000,000 - 2,500,000 | $1,356,250 | 123 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing | 198.040.65. 00206 | $1,400,000 - 1,800,000 | $1,581,250 | 124 | 2017 Pagani Zonda Aether | ZA9C820C110F 76131 | $4,500,000 - 5,500,000 | $6,812,500 | 125 | 1982 Ferrari 126 C2 | 061 | $2,000,000 - 2,500,000 | $2,143,750 | 126 | 1993 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer | WP0AB2969PS 420162 | $800,000 - 1,000,000 | $825,000 | 127 | 2015 Jaguar C-X75 'Spectre 1 | WAEJLRB24001 | $800,000 - 1,200,000 | Not Sold | 128 | 1997 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta | 106459 | $100,000 - 130,000 | $115,000 | 129 | 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | WP0ZZZ96ZPS 496069 | $700,000 - 850,000 | $782,500 | 130 | 2015 Ferrari FXX | 209077 | $4,000,000 - 4,500,000 | $3,800,000 | 131 | 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder 619 | WP0ZZZ91ZFS 800619 | $1,000,000 - 1,250,000 | Not Sold High Bid $875,000 | 132 | 2017 Ferrari F12tdf | 223169 | $750,000 - 850,000 | Not Sold High Bid $650,000 | 133 | 2017 Ford GT | 2FAGP9CW6HH 200117 | $750,000 - 900,000 | Not Sold | 134 | 2006 Lamborghini Concept S | ZHWGE32T86LA 00001 | $1,300,000 - 1,600,000 | Not Sold High Bid $1,100,000 | 135 | 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | 9113600856 | $750,000 - 850,000 | Not Sold | 136 | 1951 Chevrolet Coupe Custom | CA866752 | $100,000 - 200,000 | $63,250 | 137 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster | ZA9RE31A6XLA 12222 | $200,000 - 250,000 | $169,625 | 138 | 1992 Benetton B192 | B192-06 | $825,000 - 1,100,000 | Not Sold | 139 | 2012 Lexus LFA 56 | JTHHX8BH3C 1000054 | $500,000 - 600,000 | $428,125 | 140 | 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 | WDCYC7CF8FX 237493 | $800,000 - 1,000,000 | $748,750 | 141 | 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 134/200 | WP0ZZZ99ZKS 197025 | $450,000 - 650,000 | Not Sold | 142 | 2001 BMW Z8 | WBAEJ11041AF 78332 | $200,000 - 250,000 | $235,750 |
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