RM Sotheby’s Brings Power and Performance of Every Era to Amelia Island Sale


Lot 245 - 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB s_n 06899 Est. $2,200,000 - 2,400,000 - Sold $2,205,000

Lot 245 - 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB s_n 06899 Est. $2,200,000 - 2,400,000 - Sold $2,205,000

 

BLENHEIM, Ontario, 14 February, 2019

RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to release the complete catalogue for the company’s 21st annual Amelia Island sale, set for 8-9 March. Final entries for the sale, which features 141 motor cars, one motorcycle and a handful of automobilia, include a roster of incredible performance automobiles from the 1930s through today. Leading the group is a stunning 1937 Bugatti 57SC Tourer by Corsica, recognized by enthusiasts as one of the ultimate expressions of pre-war motoring, alongside one of the most significant factory Competition Shelby 427 Cobras.

Introduced in late 1937, the Bugatti Type 57S was, on its own, a potent creation. With just over 40 production examples built, it added a significant increase in both horsepower and overall performance to the standard Type 57. Of total 57S production, just 16 examples were finished with open coachwork, making the 1937 Bugatti 57SC Tourer on offer at Amelia Island exceptionally rare and desirable by any standard. Add the fact that Corsica built a total of only eight bodies on the Type 57S, including just two four-seat tourer bodies, with chassis no. 57512 being the second example commissioned, and the car becomes rarer still. Adding the available “C” specification Roots-type supercharger early in the car’s life further raised the power output to 200 hp, enabling a top speed of 120-mph and making the 57SC the fastest French production car of the period.


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The Bugatti comes to Amelia Island having formerly been a centerpiece in the Judge North, General Lyons and Blackhawk Collections. While in the hands of the Blackhawk Collection, a full restoration was performed, and the car was displayed on the lawn at Pebble Beach in 2003 to much fanfare. As it presents today, it carries this well-preserved restoration from its Pebble Beach debut. Most importantly, the Bugatti retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox, and body, with the supercharger believed to be the same one that was installed within the first few years of its life (Est. $6,000,000 - $7,500,000).

Alongside the Bugatti, a 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra, chassis no. CSX 3006, also headlines RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island sale. One of 19 true production 427 Competition Cobras built, of which a mere handful retain their original body, the Cobra claims significant period racing and ownership history, perhaps most notably as the only production 427 Cobra to win outright in a major European race.

Equipped from the factory with a potent competition 427 side-oiler aluminum-head engine, the Cobra on offer was delivered new to William G. Freeman of Muncie, Indiana. Freeman campaigned the car in two SCCA races before he was offered a contract in Europe and had to put to put it up for sale. It eventually landed with The Chequered Flag in England, where its debut was in the 1966 Brands Hatch Ilford 500 at the hands of former Shelby American Team driver Bob Bondurant, paired with unparalleled long-distance racer David Piper. With wet conditions looming, the Cobra left two Ford GT40s, a lightweight Jaguar E-Type, and a Ferrari 250 LM in its trail spray, taking the overall win after six grueling hours.

The Cobra was later sold to Mike Shoen, one of the earliest Shelby collectors and historians, and he commissioned a ground up restoration to its original LHD configuration. The Comp 427 would then pass through the hands of such noted Cobra collectors as Steve Juliano, George Stauffer, Chris Cox, Jim Spiro, and Larry Bowman. In 2003, Bowman sent the car to Legendary Motorcar Company for a no-expense-spared restoration to its Brands Hatch-winning configuration, even finding the original lightweight custom seats that Piper and Bondurant used in 1966 – which are included with the sale. The car would then land with Gary Bartlett of Muncie, Indiana, the same town the car was delivered to nearly five decades earlier. Under Bartlett’s ownership, it was presented at such important events as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the Goodwood Revival, and the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Truly one of the most significant factory Competition 427 Cobras in existence, the car is fully sorted and ready for the road, rally, or track (Est. $3,000,000-$4,000,000);

Completing the incredible lineup of high-performance automobiles set for the Amelia Island sale, are:

  • 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB, chassis no. 06899, retaining its original, matching-numbers engine, meticulously restored by Motion Products, Inc. in 2017 to its original Argento color over Nero seats with grey cloth inserts, and wearing its original sunburst wheels (Est. $2,200,000-$2,400,000);
  • 2005 Maserati MC12 Corsa, the incredible 755-bhp, track-only version of Maserati’s iconic 21st century supercar, one of just 13 examples built, and the ultimate private racing car (Est. $1,600,000 - $2,000,000);
  • 2015 McLaren P1, one of 375 examples built, finished in optional Volcano Red, showing less than 750 miles and recently serviced by McLaren Tampa (Est. $1,400,000-$1,600,000);
  • 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, exceptionally well-optioned, showing less than 1,300 miles and finished in dark blue metallic over black interior (Est. $1,250,000-$1,500,000);
  • 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II, chassis no. 1805 GT, the 19th Series II Cabriolet built, fully restored by marque specialists in Modena and accompanied by a factory-correct hard top (Est. $1,150,000-$1,300,000);
  • 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster ‘McLaren Edition’, the only example like it ever built, showing less than 4,900 miles and coming to Amelia Island with Full McLaren upgrades, including unique engine (Est. $800,000-$1,000,000, offered without reserve);
  • 2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package, one of just 50 Nürburgring Package cars, offered from single ownership, showing just 1,615 km and accompanied by a factory luggage set (Est. $825,000-$925,000).

The RM Sotheby’s team is proud to once again offer an exciting collectible lot to benefit the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.The 2019 auction will present a Fender Player Stratocaster Guitar, painted with cars owned by or closely associated with renowned musicians, by automotive artist David Snyder. The guitar commemorates the special ‘Cars of Rock Stars’ class at this year’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, which centers on vehicles and guitars from John Oates’ personal collection alongside additional star cars. The Amelia Island sale will also present a Ferrari Mixed Media Collage by DeVon to benefit Spina Bifida of Jacksonville, a cause near to the Concours d’Elegance.

RM Sotheby’s 21st annual Amelia Island sale is set to take place during the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on 8-9 March at the Ritz-Carlton, presenting more than 140 of the world’s most sought-after blue-chip automobiles.

 

Related Material

Lot List

Lot

Description

S/N

Estimate ($)

Result

101

1993 Mazda RX-7

JM1FD3316P
0209466

$40,000 - 45,000
(NR)

$50,400

102

1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

JN1CZ24D2TX
580541

$30,000 - 40,000
(NR)

$53,200

103

1988 Porsche 928 S

WP0JB0928JS
861449

$55,000 - 65,000
(NR)

$67,200

104

1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL

WDBBA48D9GA
043548

$60,000 - 80,000
(NR)

$53,760

105

1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG 6.0 'Wide-Body

WDB1260451A
527048

$120,000 - 140,000
(NR)

$179,200

106

1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo Targa

JT2JA82J3R
0022442

$100,000 - 120,000
(NR)

$173,600

107

1995 Porsche 928 GTS

WP0AA292XSS
820093

$80,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$89,600

108

1994 BMW 850 CSi

WBSEG9327RCD
00029

$150,000 - 200,000

$184,800

109

2005 Acura NSX

JH4NA21605S
000060

$100,000 - 120,000
(NR)

$128,800

110

2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello

134699

$250,000 - 300,000

$263,200

111

1988 Porsche 924 S

WP0AA0923JN
451174

$15,000 - 20,000
(NR)

$21,280

112

1990 BMW M3

WBSAK0318LAE
34003

$100,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$98,000

113

1991 Lamborghini Diablo

ZA9DU07PXMLA
12162

$150,000 - 175,000
(NR)

Not Sold

114

1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

LSHS107

$75,000 - 95,000
(NR)

$53,200

115

1999 Bentley Continental S

SCBZZ22E3XCX
65037

$175,000 - 225,000
(NR)

$212,800

116

1995 Lotus Esprit

SCCFD30C2SHF
61462

$65,000 - 75,000
(NR)

$67,200

117

2004 Porsche Carrera GT

WP0CA29804L
001037

$600,000 - 750,000

$775,000

118

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

268

$1,250,000 - 1,500,000

$1,187,500

119

1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (BJ8)

H-BJ8-U/42798-G

$60,000 - 70,000
(NR)

$56,000

120

1985 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

THPNCT09334

$150,000 - 200,000
(NR)

$140,000

121

1978 Porsche 911 gProgramm

9118300972

$225,000 - 275,000

Not Sold

122

1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

03162

$280,000 - 350,000

Not Sold

123

1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

121.042.65.
02290

$200,000 - 250,000

$184,800

124

1966 Porsche 911

303482

$200,000 - 250,000

Not Sold

125

1972 Maserati Ghibli II

AM115/49 2008

$220,000 - 260,000

$201,600

126

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199)

WDDAK76F29M
001942

$800,000 - 1,000,000
(NR)

$648,500

127

2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

142862

$250,000 - 350,000

$291,000

128

2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

ZARJA1814800
39129

$300,000 - 330,000

$324,000

129

2006 Ford GT

1FAFP90S66Y
400916

$300,000 - 350,000
(NR)

$313,000

130

2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring Package

JTHHX8BH7C
1000347

$825,000 - 925,000

$912,500

131

2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe

1B3JZ69Z86V
100875

$60,000 - 80,000
(NR)

$56,000

132

2002 BMW Z8

WBAEJ134X2AH
61347

$150,000 - 175,000

$179,200

133

1990 Porsche RUF BTR Carrera 4 Turbo

WP0AB296XLS
450197

$250,000 - 300,000

$240,800

134

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS 'Weissach

WP0AE2A9XJS
185081

$340,000 - 380,000

$379,000

135

2005 Ferrari Superamerica

145711

$300,000 - 350,000
(NR)

$313,000

136

1988 Lamborghini LM002

ZA9LU45AXJLA
12109

$325,000 - 375,000

Not Sold

137

1992 Ferrari F40

91464

$900,000 - 1,100,000
(NR)

$1,017,000

138

1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

WP0AC2999VS
375857

EUR

Not Sold

139

2005 Maserati MC12 Corsa

ZAMDF44B0000
33559

$1,600,000 - 2,000,000

Not Sold

140

2013 Lotus T125

C003

$400,000 - 600,000
(NR)

$417,500

141

1963 Chevrolet Corvette

30837S105850

$175,000 - 225,000

$159,600

142

1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible

DB5C/1924/R

$1,400,000 - 1,600,000

Not Sold

143

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4

15717

$650,000 - 725,000

Not Sold

144

2015 McLaren P1

SBM12ABA5FW
000292

$1,400,000 - 1,600,000

$1,490,000

145

1971 Porsche 911 E Targa

9111210884

$100,000 - 120,000
(NR)

$78,400

146

1971 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupe

9111300087

$160,000 - 190,000
(NR)

$100,800

147

2017 Ferrari F12tdf

220191

$950,000 - 1,100,000

$967,500

148

2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano

156417

$200,000 - 225,000
(NR)

$190,400

149

2010 Bugatti Veyron

VF9SC2C27AM
795238

$1,350,000 - 1,600,000

$1,500,000

150

2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199)

WDDAJ76F06M
000870

$250,000 - 300,000

$313,000

151

1964 Volkswagen Beetle

6297002

$15,000 - 20,000
(NR)

$26,880

152

1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL

WDBBA48D5KA
093677

$35,000 - 45,000
(NR)

$39,200

153

1991 RUF CR4 "Black Devil

W09CD0360MPR
06006

$220,000 - 260,000

$201,600

154

2008 Ferrari F430 Spider

159148

$200,000 - 250,000

$224,000

155

1955 Porsche 356 Speedster

80920

$225,000 - 275,000

Not Sold

156

1976 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera

9306800458

$175,000 - 225,000
(NR)

$140,000

157

1989 Porsche 911 Speedster

WP0EB0916KS
173217

$140,000 - 160,000
(NR)

$168,000

158

1956 Continental Mark II

C56B2222

$60,000 - 80,000
(NR)

$67,200

159

1953 Glasspar G2

G253155

$65,000 - 90,000
(NR)

$109,200

160

1958 Porsche-Diesel Junior 108 L

L 22312

$30,000 - 40,000
(NR)

$39,200

206

1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series I

B 9090069 WRO

$20,000 - 30,000
(NR)

$13,440

207

1924 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Doctor’s Coupe

GA41

$50,000 - 75,000
(NR)

$61,600

208

1932 Cadillac V-8 Five-Passenger Coupe

1200980

$70,000 - 90,000
(NR)

$47,600

209

1951 MG TD

TD/11685

$15,000 - 20,000
(NR)

$14,560

210

1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom III

150PY

$175,000 - 250,000
(NR)

$84,000

211

1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 54 Convertible Sedan

1051148

$100,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$117,600

212

1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV

S243FP

$100,000 - 125,000
(NR)

$78,400

213

1936 Hispano-Suiza K6 Berline

15095

$200,000 - 250,000
(NR)

$142,800

214

1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom III

83RY

$350,000 - 450,000
(NR)

$190,400

215

1909 Delaunay-Belleville Type IA6 Victoria

4131V

$250,000 - 325,000
(NR)

$196,000

216

1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Landaulet

655

$450,000 - 650,000

Not Sold

217

1959 Messerschmitt KR 200

72056

$55,000 - 65,000
(NR
)

$84,000

218

1961 Bedford CA Dormobile

CA LV 163588

$60,000 - 80,000
(NR)

$39,200

219

1954 Buick Skylark

A1055245

$150,000 - 175,000
(NR)

$168,000

220

1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V-12 Roadster

UD 1S 22046

$120,000 - 140,000
(NR)

$128,800

221

1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4

14969

$180,000 - 220,000
(NR)

$196,000

222

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI

9114600628

$175,000 - 225,000
(NR)

$151,200

223

1933 Chrysler CL Imperial  Dual-Windshield Phaeton

7803651

$400,000 - 475,000

Not Sold

224

1936 Packard Super Eight

951-207

$200,000 - 250,000

Not Sold

225

1997 Porsche Boxster

WP0CA2983VS
622618

$50,000 - 75,000
(NR)

$29,120

226

1953 Jaguar XK 120 Roadster

S 674059

$80,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$64,400

227

1965 Sunbeam Tiger Mk I

B9471424 LRXFE

$80,000 - 100,000
(NR)

$151,200

228

1919 Kissel 6-45 Speedster

1141

$150,000 - 175,000

$196,000

229

1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom III

211AJS

$225,000 - 325,000

$566,000

230

1930 Duesenberg Model A

2336

$1,600,000 - 2,000,000

$1,650,000

231

1942 Willys MB Jeep & Trailer

T218942

$30,000 - 40,000
(NR)

$16,240

232

1958 Chevrolet Impala

58B194115

$60,000 - 80,000
(NR)

$100,800

233

1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB

1805GT

$1,150,000 - 1,300,000

Not Sold

234

1983 Ferrari 512 BBi

48165

$275,000 - 325,000
(NR)

$257,600

235

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

198.040.65.
00212

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

Not Sold

236

1965 Porsche 911

302757

$210,000 - 250,000

$190,000

237

1990 AAR-Toyota Eagle HF89

89T004

$900,000 - 1,200,000

Not Sold

238

1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III

LSFU155

$125,000 - 175,000
(NR)

$114,800

239

1931 Cord L-29 Cabriolet

2929117

$300,000 - 350,000

Not Sold

240

1934 Packard Twelve

902047

$1,250,000 - 1,500,000

$1,325,000

241

1933 Pierce-Arrow Twelve  Convertible Coupe

3100006

$325,000 - 425,000

$290,000

242

1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra

CSX 3006

$3,000,000 - 4,000,000

Not Sold

243

1949 Maserati A6 1500/3C Berlinetta

086

$800,000 - 950,000
(NR)

$505,500

244

1964 Maserati 3500 GTi Spyder

AM101 2769

$700,000 - 900,000

$730,000

245

1965 Ferrari 275 GTB

06899

$2,200,000 - 2,400,000

$2,205,000

246

2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello

118278

$140,000 - 160,000
(NR)

$184,800

247

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5  'Sunroof' Coupe

111.026.12.
002281

$125,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$123,200

 

248

1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (W198)

198.042.95.
00015

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

Not Sold

249

1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II

LSMH21

$550,000 - 650,000
(NR)

$445,000

250

1968 Iso Grifo

GL 840212

$350,000 - 425,000

$362,500

251

1962 Porsche 356 B Super 90  'Twin Grille' Roadster

89665

$375,000 - 475,000
(NR)

$467,000

252

1926 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet
Le Dandy

11528

$1,300,000 - 1,600,000

$1,352,500

253

1931 Packard DeLuxe Eight

188777

$650,000 - 750,000

$687,000

254

1933 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix

51153

$1,250,000 - 1,600,000

$758,500

255

1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL  “Pagoda” (W113)

113.044.12.
002740

$90,000 - 110,000
(NR)

$168,000

256

1907 Stoddard-Dayton Model K  Runabout

1004-K

$150,000 - 180,000

$190,400

257

1911 Napier 15 HP Victoria

18281

$40,000 - 60,000
(NR)

$156,800

258

1936 Indian Model 336 Chief

CCF 1947

$20,000 - 30,000
(NR)

$33,000

259

1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial Parade Phaeton

C241178

$200,000 - 250,000
(NR)

$162,400

260

1924 Bentley 3 Litre

392

$200,000 - 300,000
(NR)

$434,000

261

1935 Auburn Eight Custom Speedster

1988

$500,000 - 650,000
(NR)

$544,000

262

1927 Bentley 6½-Litre All-Weather Tourer

PR2310

$650,000 - 750,000

$714,500

263

1934 Cadillac V-12 Convertible Sedan

41-0303

$200,000 - 250,000

Not Sold

264

1966 Shelby 427 Cobra

CSX 3359

$1,750,000 - 2,100,000

$1,792,500

265

1956 AC Ace-Bristol

BEX 223

$400,000 - 450,000

$401,000

266

1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

V8/11900/LCAV

$300,000 - 350,000

Not Sold

267

1952 Lancia Aurelia B52

B52-1026

$400,000 - 500,000

Not Sold

268

1955 Porsche 356 1500 Speedster

80669

$300,000 - 350,000

Not Sold

269

1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Tourer by Corsica

57512

$6,000,000 - 7,500,000

Not Sold

270

1963 Lancia Flaminia

824.14 2244

$200,000 - 250,000
(NR)

$134,400

271

1972 Lamborghini Jarama 400 GT

10228

$130,000 - 160,000
(NR)

$100,800

272

1936 Horch 853 Special Roadster Recreation

853268

$550,000 - 750,000

$775,000

273

1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton

812 32269 H

$180,000 - 250,000

$196,000

274

1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster

701673

$325,000 - 425,000

Not Sold

275

1935 Auburn Eight Supercharged Phaeton

851 33161 H

$150,000 - 200,000
(NR)

$100,800

276

1929 Cadillac V-8 Sport Phaeton

328548

$140,000 - 180,000
(NR)

$106,400

277

1932 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Victoria

DV-PC-1452

$750,000 - 1,000,000

$863,000

278

1937 Packard One Twenty All-Weather Cabriolet

120-C-1042

$80,000 - 120,000
(NR)

$70,000

279

1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre FHC

886871

$175,000 - 210,000
(NR)

$179,200

280

1957 Fiat-Abarth 750 Record Monza

100 441205

$100,000 - 140,000
(NR)

$98,000

281

1928 Stutz Model BB Four-Passenger Speedster

BB-C14-BB62W

$125,000 - 150,000
(NR)

$156,800

282

1978 Porsche 911 Turbo

9308800443

$135,000 - 155,000
(NR)

$123,200

283

1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

WP0AC2999VS
375714

$340,000 - 380,000

$346,000

284

1939 Talbot Lago T23 Major 4-Litre Cabriolet

93615

$325,000 - 375,000

$318,500

285

1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BN7

H-BN7-L/189

$60,000 - 70,000
(NR)

$61,600

286

1949 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible

7410951

$70,000 - 90,000
(NR)

$114,800

287

1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen Recreation

22

$40,000 - 60,000
(NR)

$76,160