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LAKE COMO, 27 May, 2019
RM Sotheby’s, the official auction house of the esteemed Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, concluded its fifth, successful Villa Erba sale on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, grossing an impressive €19,798,085 and with five cars achieving figures in excess of €1,000,000. Bidders at the exclusive event represented no less than 30 countries, with more than 25 percent being first-time RM Sotheby’s clientele.
Pre-sale, it was two incredible sports racing machines from the 1950s which had garnered significant attention, and on the night it was the same two cars which stole the show. The top seller was the original, matching-numbers 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Spider, chassis no. 0448 MD, the 12th of just 13 Pinin Farina Spiders built. The car boasts extensive period racing history and is an exceptionally eligible car for historic racing and concours events. Fully restored and Ferrari Classiche certified, the car was deservedly bought for €3,717,500. ... Galleries >>>
No car exemplifies the appeal of a 1950s sports racing car more than a 1957 Porsche 550A Spyder, providing exceptional usability and ultimate eligibility for historic events. The car sold at Villa Erba is one of only 40 cars made and benefits from a well-known and highly documented history. Chassis no. 550A-0121 was first delivered to Denmark in 1957 and enjoyed competition history there as well as in Africa where it went on to be sold. The car has undergone a complete, body-off restoration by leading Porsche specialists and has only covered 100km on the road since returning from the workshop. This wonderful piece of Porsche history achieved €3,380,000.
1960s Aston Martins are always desirable and none more so than the rare 1965 Aston Martin Short-Chassis Volante, which is one of the final examples of a mere 37 built. Offered after a period of long-term ownership and beautifully restored in Switzerland by renowned experts, the car is matching numbers and features a rare and desirable hardtop. It fully deserved to be the night’s third highest seller, achieving an impressive €1,805,000. The sale was notable for featuring an incredible collection of rare Zagato-bodied cars in celebration of the coachbuilder’s 100th anniversary, and leading the group was a stunning 1955 Fiat 8V Coupé by Zagato, a car highly coveted by collectors. The car sold, chassis no. 000076, is one of 26 coupes built, and brought a worthy €1,771,250.
Augustin Sabatié-Garat, Car Specialist and the Villa Erba Auction Manager, RM Sotheby’s “To achieve nearly €20 million in gross sales is a great result, and it’s testament to the high-quality cars that were on offer at Villa Erba. We have once again demonstrated that the best 1950s sports racing cars with strong provenance remain the most highly prized collector cars in this hobby-driven market, while cars such as the Aston Martin Volante and Fiat 8V Coupe demonstrate how the appeal of timeless design and low production numbers are key factors in driving demand among enthusiasts and collectors.”
It was the absolutely stunning 1931 Bugatti Type 50 Roadster that rounded out the top five sellers on the night. This incredible supercharged, eight-cylinder engined touring car, is one of two remaining examples with original Jean Bugatti-designed factory coachwork and was offered in beautiful restored condition. With factory records including the original bill of sale, this pre-war great achieved €1,411,250.
Aside from the Fiat 8V, the other Zagato bodied cars sold extremely well in the sale; a fitting tribute in the legendary designer’s 100th anniversary year. The 2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake, the 12th of only 99 built, made €511,250; the glorious and well-restored 1966 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport 3C 2.8 made €252,500; the 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, one of only 14 examples with manual transmission, made €331,250;the 1990 Ferrari 348 TB Zagato Elaborazione, the prototype example and the 1991 Geneva show car, made €218,500; and the diminutive and highly sought-after 1959 Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble' by Zagato, made €103,500.
RM Sotheby’s Villa Erba Top 10 sales
The RM Sotheby’s Group continues its 2019 auction calendar in Auburn, Indiana, USA, 29 May-1 June, where more than 300 collector cars and hundreds of lots of memorabilia are on offer.
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Lot List Lot | Description | Chassis # | Estimate (€) | Result incl. Buyer’s Premium | 110 | 1957 Liuzzi Lido Runabout Sois Sage II | FLZCR941F957 | 40,000 ‐ 60,000 | €24,000 | 111 | 1958 Cadillac Eldorado | 58E017174 | 125,000 ‐ 160,000 | €67,850 | 112 | 1980 Renault 5 Turbo 1 | VF1822000B 0000564 | 100,000 ‐ 130,000 | €86,250 | 113 | 1963 Citroën 2CV 4×4 'Sahara' | 0663 | | €74,750 | 114 | 2018 Alfa Romeo Mole Costruzione Artigianale 001 | ZAR9600000M 090943 | 150,000 ‐ 200,000 | €166,750 | 115 | 1965 ASA 1000 GT Coupé | 00126 | 125,000 ‐ 175,000 | €138,000 | 119 | 1959 Fiat ‐ Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble | 100 556881 | 100,000 ‐ 120,000 | €103,500 | 120 | 2019 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake (99) | SCFNMCUZXKGJ 54490 | 650,000 ‐ 850,000 | €511,250 | 121 | 1966 Lancia Flaminia (150) | 826.232.002028 | 230,000 ‐ 280,000 | €252,500 | 122 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | SCFCV81Z0HTL 20053 | 300,000 ‐ 375,000 | €331,250 | 123 | 1990 Ferrari 348 TB Zagato Elaborazione (10) | 83560 | 180,000 ‐ 220,000 | €218,500 | 124 | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato (65) | SCFEBBGF7CGS 31111 | 650,000 ‐ 700,000 | Not Sold High Bid €600,000 | 125 | 1955 Fiat 8V Coupé | 106.000076 | 1,600,000 ‐ 1,800,000 | €1,771,250 | 126 | 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC | 10659 | 425,000 ‐ 475,000 | Not Sold High Bid €350,000 | 127 | 1955 Maserati A6G/2000 Berlinetta | 2102 | 3,000,000 ‐ 3,500,000 | Not Sold High Bid €2,780,000 | 132 | 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder | AM*101*1333 | 625,000 ‐ 700,000 | €663,125 | 133 | 1937 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 B Pescara Berlina | 813897 | 300,000 ‐ 400,000 | Not Sold High Bid €240,000 Post Sale €263,750 | 134 | 1958 Riva Tritone Via" | 62 | 350,000 ‐ 450,000 | €330,000 | 135 | 1965 Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante | DBVC/2335/L | 1,300,000 ‐ 1,500,000 | €1,805,000 | 136 | 1973 Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior | AR*776142 | 225,000 ‐ 265,000 | Not Sold High Bid €180,000 | 137 | 1931 Bugatti Type 50 Roadster | 50123 | 1,400,000 ‐ 1,800,000 | €1,411,250 | 138 | 2009 Mercedes ‐ Benz SLR McLaren (C199) | WDD1999761M 900066 | 1,850,000 ‐ 2,200,000 | Not Sold High Bid €1,500,000 | 139 | 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Coupé | 915.697 | 650,000 ‐ 750,000 | Not Sold High Bid €450,000 | 140 | 1957 Porsche 550A Spyder | 550A-0121 | 3,400,000 ‐ 3,800,000 | €3,380,000 | 141 | 1957 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster | 83142 | 325,000 ‐ 375,000 | €342,500 | 142 | 2015 McLaren P1 | SBM12ABB6FW 000357 | 1,100,000 ‐ 1,300,000 | Not Sold High Bid €1,000,000 | 143 | 1931 Aston Martin 1.5 ‐ Litre International 'LM5 | LM5 | 1,000,000 ‐ 1,400,000 | Not Sold High Bid €850,000 | 144 | 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Landaulet | 655 | 400,000 ‐ 550,000 | wdn | 145 | 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale | AR*613295 | 250,000 ‐ 300,000 | €178,250 | 146 | 1936 Delahaye 135 S Compétition Court | 46810 | 1,000,000 ‐ 1,300,000 | Not Sold High Bid €700,000 | 147 | 1960 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Roadster | S 832171 | 290,000 ‐ 340,000 | €135,125 | 148 | 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 0448MD | 4,250,000 ‐ 4,750,000 | €3,717,500 | 149 | 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 | 01285 | 425,000 ‐ 475,000 | Not Sold High Bid €320,000 | 150 | 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 | 9113601564 | 475,000 ‐ 525,000 | €477,500 | 151 | 1933 Hispano ‐ Suiza T56 Bis Berline | 34-16814 | 390,000 ‐ 450,000 | Not Sold | 152 | 1933 Horch 750 Offener Tourenwagen | 750450 | 300,000 ‐ 400,000 | €320,000 | 153 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 2+2 Series II | 3723GT | 320,000 ‐ 400,000 | €342,500 | 154 | 2000 Aston Martin Vantage / Le Mans | SCFDAM2S4XBL 70260 | 400,000 ‐ 450,000 | Not Sold | 155 | 2016 Ferrari F12tdf | 214162 | 750,000 ‐ 850,000 | €792,500 | 156 | 1955 Pegaso Z ‐ 102 Berlinetta Series II | 0102-153 167 | 550,000 ‐ 700,000 | Not Sold | 157 | 1948 Delahaye 135 M Sport Coupé | 800870 | 250,000 ‐ 350,000 | €286,250 | 158 | 1963 Mercedes ‐ Benz 300 SL Roadster (W198) | 198.042.10. 003135 | 1,400,000 ‐ 1,600,000 | Not Sold | 159 | 1970 Maserati Ghibli II | AM115/S 1179 | 500,000 ‐ 600,000 | Not Sold | 160 | 2006 Ferrari Superamerica | 146053 | 280,000 ‐ 360,000 | Not Sold | 161 | 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC | 8773 | 495,000 ‐ 600,000 | €556,250 | 162 | 1962 Jaguar E ‐ Type | 877481 | 190,000 ‐ 250,000 | Not Sold | 163 | 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | DB4/192 L | 450,000 ‐ 500,000 | Not Sold | 164 | 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic | WP0ZZZ99ZAS 794134 | 275,000 ‐ 290,000 | €320,000 | 165 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Coupé | 1533GT | 420,000 ‐ 540,000 | €444,875 | 166 | 2008 Mercedes ‐ Benz SLR McLaren (C199) | WDD1994761M 001407 | 300,000 ‐ 350,000 | Not Sold | 167 | 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra | CSX 3110 | 700,000 ‐ 1,100,000 | Not Sold | 168 | 1930 Cadillac V ‐ 16 Roadster | 700697 | 400,000 ‐ 500,000 | Not Sold | 169 | 1952 Lancia Aurelia B52 | B52-1015 | 325,000 ‐ 375,000 | Not Sold | 170 | 1959 Maserati 3500 GTi | AM101 600 | 180,000 ‐ 220,000 | €188,600 | 171 | 2004 Maserati Trofeo | 04 | 180,000 ‐ 200,000 | Not Sold |
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