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BLENHEIM, Ontario, 25 January, 2021
On Friday, 22 January, RM Sotheby’s kicked off its 2021 auction calendar with the company’s 22nd annual Arizona auction, held this year at the OTTO Car Club in Scottsdale with limited, by appointment only in-person attendance, achieving $35,065,900 in total sales with 90 percent of all lots finding new homes. The one-day auction saw bidders from 35 countries around the world bidding in the room and via phone and internet.
The undoubted star of the auction was a highly original 1955 Jaguar D-Type with substantial period race history, which sold to a bidder on the phone for a final $6,000,000. Wrapped in Red with an interior trimmed to match, the car was one of a very small number of D-Types to be so finished when new.
Purchased new from Bernie Ecclestone by British racer Peter Blond and retaining many of its original components today, the well-documented example goes to its new caretaker as a worthy candidate for vintage competition at the highest and most prestigious levels.
The second highest price achieved was an elegant and extremely rare 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Tourer by Corsica, one of eight examples bodied by the coachbuilder and just two examples in the four-seater configuration, which brought $4,735,000. Retaining its original chassis, engine, gearbox, differential, and body, the Bugatti came to the Arizona auction with known and fascinating ownership history, including time spent in the esteemed collections of Judge North and General Lyon. Additional pre-war classics also brought strong prices, including a CCCA Full Classic 1932 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe by Fisher, one of 14 examples ever built, of which four survive today, and one of only a handful that were built with a factory rear-mounted spare, which surpassed its high estimate and went to a new home for $1,022,500; and a multi-award winning, CCCA Full Classic 1933 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Sedans by Dietrich, one of two extant and a completely numbers-matching example, which brought in $819,000.
Top sales were also highlighted by several modern supercars, including a 2020 McLaren Speedtail, the first example of the marque’s most technologically advanced and fastest road car to sell at public auction. A masterpiece of automotive engineering with central driving position and three-seat configuration, the car was one of only 106 examples produced, paying tribute to the 106 McLaren F1s. Highly optioned by MSO and showing only 30 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing, chassis no. 36 went to its next owner for $3,277,500. Additional well-sold supercars include a highly optioned 2019 McLaren Senna, the 95th of 500 examples produced and wearing Dramatic Visual Carbon Fiber bodywork, at $1,044,000; a desirable 2019 Ford GT ‘Lightweight’, a special option made available only to select applicants, which brought in $967,500; a 1993 Cizeta V16T, one of just nine examples completed and ordered new by the Royal Family of Brunei, which achieved $665,000; and an exclusive factory 1998 RUF Turbo R, extensively mechanically refreshed in October of 2020, which surpassed its high pre-sale estimate of $575,000 and sold for a final $764,000.
Also claiming spots within the top ten were three highly sought-after 1950’s sports cars. Displayed at the 1954 New York World Motor Sports Show and 1954 Geneva Motor Show, the exclusive 1954 Ferrari 375 America Coupe by Vignale, one of just three examples bodied by the coachbuilder, sold for $2,557,000. The gran turismo came to the Arizona auction in its original and stunning burgundy and silver-grey finish over a beige interior and retaining its original 4.5-liter Lampredi V-12 engine. Another classic Ferrari, the 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Alloy Coupe by Boano, also caught bidders’ attention, selling for a final $1,352,500. One of just 14 alloy-bodied coupes produced by Carrozzeria Boano between 1956 and 1958, the Classiche-certified Ferrari went to its new owner equipped with its matching-numbers V-12 engine, gearbox, and differential and in exceptional restored condition. Rounding out the group, a delightful 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster presented in Light Green Metallic over dark green interior with a dark green convertible top sold for $1,066,500.
“It was tremendous to start the year off on such a positive note given that we were the sole remaining auction company to host a live event for the annual Arizona weekend. In working with the local authorities and the capable team at OTTO, we were able to safely welcome clients back to the live auction format,” said Gord Duff, Global Head of Auctions, RM Sotheby’s. “Our team worked extremely hard to ensure that the auction preview and event itself provided a safe atmosphere for clients to inspect cars in-person. Additionally, we saw that the added benefit of our preparation which included thousands upon thousands of additional detailed photographs, condition reports and documentation on all cars all available to our clients in advance of the auction truly helped make those who weren’t there feel comfortable bidding, whether via telephone, internet or absentee. With a diverse top three leading the charge—a period-raced D-Type, a beautifully presented Bugatti Type 57SC with notable provenance, and the first Speedtail to be sold at public auction—this sale proved once again that best-of-category, top-quality cars of every era continue to draw significant interest from collectors and bring strong prices.”
RM Sotheby’s continues its 2021 auction calendar with the company’s first European auction of the year, set for 13 February in Paris. The auction will be livestreamed with remote bidding options only, presenting approximately 65 of the finest sports, racing, and touring cars from both pre- and post-war periods, as well as a selection of memorabilia. The Paris sale is led by a one-of-50 factory 1931 Bentley 4½-Litre Supercharged Tourers, retaining many of its original components, alongside a phenomenal single-owner collection of Lamborghinis, each of which are presented in outstanding restored condition and Polo Storico certified.
Lot | Description | s/n | Estimate | Result incl. Buyer’s Premium | 105 | Shelby Series 1 Prototype Design Model | | $30,000 - $50,000 | $14,560 | 106 | 1954 Piaggio Ape Calessino | AB2T 18211 | $20,000 - 30,000 (NR) | $33,000 | 107 | 1959 Moto Guzzi Ercolino | HFD 38 | $20,000 - 30,000 (NR) | $18,000 | 108 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | VC56F 046783 | $60,000 - 70,000 (NR) | $95,200 | 109 | 1959 Spartan Imperial Mansion | 9460318140 | $125,000 - 175,000 (NR) | $78,000 | 110 | 1972 Ford Bronco Custom | U15GLP61760 | $120,000 - 160,000 | $134,400 | 111 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 20867S110789 | $50,000 - 70,000 (NR) | $72,800 | 112 | 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (BJ8) | H-BJ7-L/21153 | $70,000 - 80,000 (NR) | $67,200 | 113 | 2001 Bentley Continental T Mulliner | SCBZU25E31CX 67517 | $165,000 - 185,000 | Not Sold | 114 | 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS | 114270W312450 | $60,000 - 70,000 (NR) | $56,000 | 115 | 1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 52 Custom Club Berline | 3075021 | $175,000 - 225,000 | $170,000 | 116 | 1971 Range Rover Suffix A Convertible | 35501347A | $40,000 - 50,000 (NR) | $50,400 | 117 | 1984 Ferrari 512 BBi | 47191 | $250,000 - 300,000 | $230,000 | 118 | 1968 Shelby GT350 Fastback | 8T02J115340- 00098 | $90,000 - 120,000 (NR) | $112,000 | 119 | 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello | 119838 | $150,000 - 200,000 | $257,600 | 120 | 1954 Jaguar XK 120 SE Roadster | S 674424 | $160,000 - 200,000 (NR) | $95,200 | 121 | 1991 Lamborghini Diablo | ZA9DU07P7MLA12362 | $140,000 - 160,000 | $145,600 | 122 | 1964 Sunbeam Tiger Mk 1 | B9471139 LRXFE | $120,000 - 140,000 | $105,000 | 123 | 1933 Packard Eight Cabriolet | 719-177 | $160,000 - 180,000 | Not Sold | 124 | 1972 Lancia Fulvia Coupe | 818.740 004012 | $30,000 - 40,000 (NR) | $33,600 | 125 | 1983 Audi Ur-quattro | WAUDC0850DA 900421 | $40,000 - 50,000 (NR) | $61,600 | 126 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG 6.0 Wide-Body | WDB1260451A 436448 | $175,000 - 225,000 (NR) | $201,600 | 127 | 1990 BMW M3 Sport Evolution (E30) | WBAAK07050AC 79122 | $125,000 - 150,000 (NR) | $212,800 | 128 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II 146 | WDB2010361F 735977 | $175,000 - 225,000 (NR) | $268,800 | 129 | 1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale | ZLA831AB000 585110 | $90,000 - 110,000 (NR) | $131,600 | 130 | 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | 9113600460 | $500,000 - 575,000 | Not Sold | 131 | 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster | 875155 | $160,000 - 200,000 | $179,200 | 132 | 2019 Ford GT 'Lightweight | 2FAGP9CW1KH 200033 | $900,000 - 1,200,000 | $967,500 | 133 | 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 5770072802 | $80,000 - 120,000 (NR) | $184,800 | 134 | 1932 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe | 14-157 | $750,000 - 850,000 | $1,022,500 | 135 | 1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI | 5LBX76 | $225,000 - 350,000 | $224,000 | 136 | 1931 Cadillac V-8 Roadster | 809130 | $100,000 - 125,000 (NR) | $117,600 | 137 | 1965 Shelby GT350 | SFM 5S047 | $350,000 - 400,000 | | 138 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 198.042.75. 00592 | $1,000,000 - 1,200,000 | $1,066,500 | 139 | 1993 Cizeta V16T | ZA9V16T00MMD 38101 | $600,000 - 750,000 | $665,000 | 140 | 1969 Iso Grifo | 7L 930256 | $500,000 - 600,000 (NR) | $406,500 | 141 | 1955 Jaguar D-Type | XKD 518 | $5,750,000 - 7,500,000 | $6,000,000 | 142 | 2008 Shelby GT40 Mk II 85th Commemorative Edition | GT40 P/2243 | $225,000 - 275,000 | $324,000 | 143 | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Boano | 0613GT | $1,200,000 - 1,400,000 | $1,352,500 | 144 | 1959 Lotus Elite | 1159 | $60,000 - 70,000 (NR) | $86,800 | 145 | 2019 McLaren Senna 095/500 | SBM15ACA4KW 800095 | $1,000,000 - 1,300,000 | $1,044,000 | 146 | 1939 BMW 328 Roadster | 85351 | $475,000 - 550,000 | $500,000 | 147 | 2001 Ferrari 550 Barchetta 092/448 | 124070 | $300,000 - 350,000 | $329,500 | 148 | 1953 Porsche 356 Coupe | 50947 | $150,000 - 180,000 | $159,600 | 149 | 1952 Bentley Mark V | B 465 NY | $125,000 - 150,000 (NR) | $123,200 | 150 | 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC | 57512 | $4,750,000 - 6,500,000 | $4,735,000 | 151 | 1967 Iso Grifo | GL 720134 | $450,000 - 550,000 (NR) | $346,000 | 152 | 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe Continuation | CSX 2616 | $600,000 - 800,000 | Not Sold | 153 | 1957 Ford Thunderbird | D7FH186785 | $40,000 - 50,000 (NR) | $44,800 | 154 | 1932 Marmon Sixteen Five-Passenger Sedan | 16 140 818 | $300,000 - 375,000 | $379,000 | 155 | 1938 Jaguar 100 Jaguar 3½-Litre Roadster | 39032 | $500,000 - 600,000 | $415,000 | 156 | 1965 Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante | DB5C/2305/R | $1,500,000 - 1,750,000 | Not Sold | 157 | 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster | 1E 13415 | $175,000 - 225,000 (NR) | $123,200 | 158 | 2003 Ferrari Enzo | 131319 | $2,250,000 - 2,500,000 | wdn | 159 | 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 70983 | $125,000 - 175,000 (NR) | $168,000 | 160 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Roadster | 188.015.55. 00005 | $750,000 - 850,000 | $775,000 | 161 | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 59E043935 | $200,000 - 225,000 | $218,400 | 162 | 1954 Ferrari 375 America | 0327AL | $2,400,000 - 3,400,000 | $2,557,000 | 163 | 1998 RUF Turbo R | W09BD0367WPR 06017 | $525,000 - 575,000 | $764,000 | 165 | 2019 Koenigsegg Regera 75 | YT9NN1U14KA 007175 | $2,600,000 - 2,900,000 | Not Sold | 167 | 1952 Tojeiro-MG Barchetta | RMS1 | $200,000 - 250,000 | Not Sold | 168 | 1933 Packard Twelve | 901311 | $800,000 - 900,000 | $819,000 | 169 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Six-Door Pullman | 100.016.12. 000411 | $275,000 - 325,000 | $346,000 | 170 | 1965 Shelby 427 S/C Cobra 'Sanction II | CSX 3067 | $375,000 - 425,000 | Not Sold | 171 | 1954 Buick Skylark | 7A1104302 | $100,000 - 120,000 (NR) | $95,200 | 172 | 1958 Lister-Jaguar Knobbly | BHL 119 | $900,000 - 1,200,000 | $802,500 | 173 | 1974 BMW 2002 Turbo | 4290089 | $120,000 - 140,000 | $168,000 | 174 | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III | LCSC35C | $200,000 - 250,000 | $450,500 | 175 | 2020 McLaren Speedtail 036/106 | SBM23GDG6LW 403036 | $3,500,000 - 4,500,000 | $3,277,500 | 176 | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | THPNLS01841 | $70,000 - 90,000 (NR) | $95,200 | 177 | 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster | 875657 | $200,000 - 250,000 | $224,000 | 178 | 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | WP0ZZZ96ZNS 499084 | $200,000 - 250,000 | Not Sold | 179 | 2011 Tesla R80 3.0 Roadster Sport | 5YJRE1A33B 1001393 | $90,000 - 110,000 (NR) | $112,000 | 180 | 2015 Jaguar C-Type Replica by Proteus | SPCC42T52AC 000013 | $150,000 - 190,000 | $151,200 | 181 | 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo | WP0AA0954JN 165070 | $60,000 - 80,000 (NR) | $89,600 | 182 | 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 | 1ZVBP8FFXC 5226002 | $75,000 - 100,000 (NR) | $78,400 | 183 | 1957 Chrysler New Yorker | N5721533 | $70,000 - 90,000 (NR) | $67,200 | 184 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 TEL Estate | WDB1260391A 551975 | $30,000 - 40,000 (NR) | $112,000
| 185 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC Convertible | WDBCA45D2GA 250520 | $40,000 - 50,000 (NR) | $61,600 | 186 | 1967 Jaguar Mark II | P 181290 BW | $35,000 - 55,000 (NR) | $39,200 | 187 | 1957 Lincoln Premiere | 57WA13274L | $40,000 - 50,000 (NR) | $20,160 | 188 | 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 | 1ZVBP8CF2C 5228119 | $70,000 - 90,000 (NR) | $53,200 | 189 | 1961 Fiat 600D Multipla | 100D 008 088640 | $30,000 - 40,000 (NR) | $28,000 | 190 | 1930 Ford Model A | DFR71258 | $15,000 - 20,000 (NR) | $11,200 | 191 | 1968 Fiat 500 Giardiniera | 120 242025 | $10,000 - 15,000 (NR) | $16,800 |
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