 Lot 240 - 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L s/n 5345GT  Lot 242 - 1939 BMW 328 Roadster s/n 85406 |
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BLENHEIM, Ontario; July 15, 2010
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house, kick starts its annual Sports & Classics of Monterey sale on August 12th with a special evening auction devoted exclusively to “the company that put the world on wheels”: the Ford Motor Company.
Featuring over a century of automotive design and innovation, this special sale presents some 57 fantastic Fords, Mercurys and Lincolns, spanning from the company’s earliest days of production through to a host of modern concepts.
For those with a penchant for early automotive history, the star attraction is one of the oldest surviving Fords in existence, an early 1903 Ford Model A Rear-Entry Tonneau*. Offered from a large private collection and with a known history and documentation from the Henry Ford Museum, this example is considered one of the most important cars in the commercial history of the auto industry (Estimate: $600,000 - $800,000).
Another historically significant example set for the auction podium is the 1962 Lincoln Continental “Bubbletop” Kennedy Limousine, Secret Service fleet number 297-X, used by President John F. Kennedy and even more frequently by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Considered one of the most important parade cars in America’s history, over its years in the White House fleet, 297-X hosted an endless stream of visiting dignitaries, diplomats and important guests. (Estimate: $500,000 - $750,000).
The Thursday event also showcases some of Ford’s latest designs and innovations with 18 Ford Motor Company concept vehicles on offer, the proceeds of which will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and The Children’s Center, an organization based in Michigan, US, that addresses the needs of troubled children, youths and families.
“RM Auctions is honored to have been chosen to present the selection of Ford Motor Company concept vehicles as part of this year’s Sports & Classics of Monterey event”, says Ian Kelleher, President and Chief Operating Officer, RM Auctions.
“Continuing RM’s long-standing relationship with Ford, this unique segment, featuring 18 concepts in total, not only provides a great opportunity for the savvy collector, but illustrates both RM and Ford’s ongoing commitment to supporting today’s youth,” Kelleher adds.
Among the exciting series of concepts on offer are:
- 2004 Ford Mustang GT-R Concept**, introduced at the April 2004 New York International Auto Show, this example was built as a tribute to 40 years of Mustang performance (Est. $250,000 - $350,000)
- 2004 Lincoln Mark X Concept, combining the Thunderbird spirit with Lincoln luxury and featuring innovative easy-entry doors and a sumptuous cockpit (Est. $200,000 - $250,000); and,
- 2003 Ford Supercharged Thunderbird Concept, conceived to gauge public interest in a performance version of the new two-seat Thunderbird, this example was debuted at the 2003 Los Angeles Auto Show (Est. $175,000 - $250,000).
"Concept cars serve as the auto industry's vision into the future, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase these vehicles at RM's Sports & Classics of Monterey", says Edsel B. Ford II, Board Director, Ford Motor Company.
"It is our hope that the funds raised through this effort bring us closer to our vision of a day when there is a cure for diabetes, and a safer and brighter future for all of our youth."
The Ford Motor Company is a strong supporter of both the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), through its Ford Global Walk Team, and The Children’s Center.
The Ford Motor Company established the Ford Global Walk Team - an employee-driven fundraising team supporting JDRF- in 1998. Since its inception, over $30 million has been raised through innovative employee leadership and the generosity of Ford’s partners, family and friends – including contributions from RM Auctions.
The Children’s Center of Wayne County also has strong ties to the leading automotive manufacturer as it was founded by U.S. Senator James Couzens, a former general manager of Ford Motor Company. Today, the company and the Ford Family remain strong supporters and advocates for the agency and serve as models for corporate responsibility and commitment to the city and its children.
RM’s Ford-themed auction is followed by an unparalleled roster of other important and historic automobiles as the company’s annual Sports & Classics of Monterey event continues on August 13th and 14th. In total, the three-day Monterey sale features over 200 investment-quality motor cars as part of the most significant auction offering ever presented on the Monterey Peninsula.
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Lots to be auctioned Friday, August 13, 2010
Lot | Year Make Model | Chassis # | Estimate in $ | Comment | 201 | 1972 Honda 600 Taxi | AZ600
1010804 | 8,000-
12,000 | NR | 202 | 1963 Morris Minor Traveller Station Wagon | MAW
51024618 | 20,000-35,000 | NR | 203 | 1951 Triumph Mayflower Saloon | TT25031 | 15,000-20,000 | NR | 204 | Lamborghini Diablo Styling Prototype | | 25,000-50,000 | NR
No drivetrain | 205 | 1967 Porsche 911 Targa | 500116 | 65,000-75,000 | NR | 206 | 1934 Dodge Deluxe DR Coupe | DR20373 | 50,000-70,000 | NR | 207 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | E57S
104301 | 70,000-90,000 | NR | 208 | 1972 Jaguar E-Type Series III Convertible | UC1S
20808 | 50,000-70,000 | NR | 209 | 1958 Chrysler 300D Coupe | LC41717 | 70,000-90,000 | NR | 210 | 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Roadster | SCFAE
62333K800026 | 100,000-125,000 | NR | 211 | 1968 Maserati Ghibli | AM*115*578 | 70,000-90,000 | NR | 212 | 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 59F031395 | 60,000-80,000 | NR | 213 | 1953 Studebaker Custom "The Kart Hauler" | | 50,000-75,000 | NR | 214 | 1989 Lamborghini LM002 | ZA9LU
45A6JLA12107 | 70,000-90,000 | NR | 215 | 1886 Benz Patent Motor-Wagen Replica | O98 | 50,000-75,000 | NR | 216 | 1957 Oldsmobile Custom "Golden Star" by John d'Agostino | 73637SD
807034 | 80,000-100,000 | NR | 217 | 1955 Jaguar XK140 Royale Fixed Head Coupe | G22738 | 80,000-100,000 | NR | 218 | 1958 Watson Sprint Car | | 70,000-90,000 | NR | 219 | 1972 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder | 50397414 | 90,000-110,000 | NR | 220 | 1961 Oldsmobile Custom Convertible "Aladdin" by John d'Agostino | 616M
04423 | 80,000-120,000 | NR | 221 | 1932 Ford Deluxe Three Window Coupe Hot Rod | 18146616 | 100,000-150,000 | NR | 222 | 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel-Injected Roadster | 20867S
104483 | 90,000-120,000 | NR | 223 | 1938 Packard Eight Convertible Victoria | A309389 | 225,000-300,000 | | 224 | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet | 128.0301.
0003645 | 150,000-200,000 | | 225 | 1928 Cadillac "Al Capone" Town Sedan | 306449 | 450,000-650,000 | | 226 | 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe | WP0AB
29928S731377 | 70,000-80,000 | NR | 227 | 2006 Spyker C8 Spyder | XL9AA11GO
6Z363090 | 150,000-200,000 | | 228 | 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 96657 | 70,000-90,000 | NR | 229 | 1954 Kaiser-Darrin 2 Dr Roadster | 161001259 | 90,000-120,000 | NR | 230 | 1953 Allard J2X Vintage Racing Car | J2X3162 | 200,000-300,000 | | 231 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona | 14083 | 250,000-325,000 | | 232 | 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series I Roadster | 876106 | 100,000-120,000 | NR | 233 | 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition | 12550 | 90,000-120,000 | NR | 234 | 1973 Ferrari Dino 246GTS | 05808 | 150,000-180,000 | | 235 | 1972 Ferrari Dino 246GT | 03086 | 120,000-140,000 | | 236 | 1967 Maserati 4.7 Ghibli Coupe | 1154732 | 120,000-140,000 | | 237 | 1984 Daimler Double Six Long-Wheelbase Saloon | SADDDRLW
3CC393721 | 60,000-80,000 | NR | 238 | 2003 Ferrari Enzo | | 900,000-1,050,000 | | 239 | 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Series 2934 Convertible | E53F001199 | 225,000-300,000 | | 240 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/ L Berlinetta | 5345GT | 500,000-600,000 | | 241 | 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra | CSX3275 | 750,000-850,000 | NR | 242 | 1939 BMW 328 Roadster | 85406 | 550,000-700,000 | | 243 | 1988 Porsche 959 | WP0ZZZ95
ZJS900225 | 375,000-475,000 | NR | 244 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster | 190SL
7502654 | 80,000-100,000 | NR | 245 | 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible | 2426702
130342 | 80,000-100,000 | NR | 246 | 1948 Tucker 48 4Dr Sedan | 1045 | 550,000-750,000 | | 247 | 1938 MG SA Tickford Drophead Coupe | SAAH957 | 90,000-120,000 | NR | 248 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette "Pi Line" Sting Ray Roadster | 3086751
00015 | 80,000-120,000 | NR | 249 | 1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan | 2363 | 700,000-900,000 | | 250 | 1917 Pierce-Arrow Model 66 A-4 Seven-Passenger Touring | 67571 | 300,000-400,000 | | 251 | 1958 Dual-Ghia Convertible | 5169 | 200,000-275,000 | | 252 | 2000 Porsche 911 GT3R | WPOZZZ99
ZYS692096 | 70,000-90,000 | NR | 253 | 1938 Lagonda LG6 Drophead Coupe | 12334 | 225,000-300,000 | | 254 | 1953 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe | B9TO | 140,000-180,000 | NR | 255 | 1964 Shelby Cobra USRRC Roadster | CSX 2557 | 1,200,000-1,500,000 | NR | 256 | 1952 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Drophead Coupe | LML/50/340 | 225,000-275,000 | | 257 | 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Coupe | 037S | 390,000-450,000 | | 258 | 1970 DeTomaso Mangusta | 8MA1118 | 90,000-120,000 | NR | 259 | 1978 Lamborghini Silhouette | 40066 | 70,000-90,000 | NR | 260 | 1979 Ferrari 512 BB/LM Competition Berlinetta | 26681 | 800,000-1,000,000 | NR | 261 | 1971 Lamborghini Miura S | 4428 | 350,000-450,000 | | 262 | 1850 (c.) "Boothill Express" Custom Show Rod | | 120,000-160,000 | | 263 | 1964 Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Road Agent | | 150,000-200,000 | NR | 264 | 1951 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupe | B79LKL | 175,000-225,000 | | 265 | 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Coupe | DB62868R | 150,000-175,000 | | 266 | 1953 Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe | 3072 | 100,000-125,000 | | 267 | 1960 Chrysler Imperial Crown Convertible | 9204104130 | 90,000-120,000 | | 268 | 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 00867S
100507 | 80,000-90,000 | NR | 269 | 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe | | 70,000-90,000 | NR | 270 | 1955 Astra Coupe | WA94173298 | 125,000-175,000 | NR | 271 | 2003 Bugnotti by Deco Rides | 1F90003S
63C120369 | 125,000-175,000 | | 272 | 1949 Cadillac 60 Special Fleetwood Sedan | 496081739 | 40,000-60,000 | NR | 273 | 1949 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible | 7410581 | 100,000-125,000 | NR | 274 | 1956 Austin-Healey 100M "Le Mans" Roadster | BN2-L/
232109 | 125,000-150,000 | | 275 | 1989 Ferrari Testarossa | 81172 | 45,000-60,000 | NR | 276 | 1957 Jaguar XK140 Roadster | G94448 | 80,000-110,000 | NR | 277 | 1963 Porsche 356B Super 90 Coupe | 212888 | 40,000-50,000 | NR | 278 | 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible | 7A1129677 | 100,000-125,000 | NR | 279 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel-Injected "Split Window" Coupe | 30837S-105440 | 85,000-115,000 | NR | 280 | 2003 Morgan Plus 8 Roadster | SA9PE240430
R13029 | 60,000-80,000 | NR | 281 | 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 80037 | 45,000-60,000 | NR | 282 | 1974 BMW 2002tii Coupe | 2780147 | 15,000-25,000 | NR | 283 | 1953 MG TD Roadster | TD27918 | 40,000-50,000 | NR |
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