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August 30, 2011
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry Iconic Le Mans 1970 Porsche 911 Sold at Monterey:
The iconic 1970 Porsche 911s formerly owned by the ‘King of Cool’ Steve McQueen and featured in his epic Hollywood film Le Mans sold for an impressive $1,375,000 before a packed house at RM’s Monterey, CA sale last night, setting... more
The iconic 1970 Porsche 911s formerly owned by the ‘King of Cool’ Steve McQueen and featured in his epic Hollywood film Le Mans sold for an impressive $1,375,000 before a packed house at RM’s Monterey, CA sale last night, setting a new world record for a 911 sold at auction. Built to the highest 1970 specification and with a full complement of factory options, the Slate Grey 911S stars in the film’s legendary opening sequence as McQueen’s character, hotshot Porsche driver, Michael Delaney, drives through the French countryside, reflecting on life, death, and racing. In addition to its starring role in the film, the Porsche 911S was used as McQueen’s personal transport during the movie’s production, later joining his own stable of extraordinary motor cars in California. The sale of the 911S represents RM’s 200th million-dollar-plus automobile sold at auction. Also entering the history books at Friday’s sale was a c. 1899 Columbia Electric Landaulet,... less
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry RM Auctions’ 2011 Monterey Million-Dollar-Plus Sales: RM Auctions confirmed its standing as the world’s leading collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles on the weekend, posting the highest auction results of this year’s famed Pebble Beach motoring week with a record $80,142,... moreRM Auctions confirmed its standing as the world’s leading collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles on the weekend, posting the highest auction results of this year’s famed Pebble Beach motoring week with a record $80,142,000* in total sales, including a select series of private after sales, and 88% of all lots sold. The impressive results tally – up from $67 million in 2010 – represents the highest auction results ever achieved during the Monterey classic car week and includes 14 individual million-dollar-plus sale results. In addition, the sale established a number of new auction records, including that for the highest dollar single-day collector car auction in history** with over $60.5 million in sales generated during RM’s Saturday sale session on August 20. Additional records included the sale of an exceptional 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster, chassis number 154140 (pictured top), which achieved a final sales price of $9,680,000 to establish a n... less
August 30, 2011
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry RM AUCTIONS POSTS OVER £5.1 MILLION AT DEBUT QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISH‚ SALON PRIVÉ SALE:
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, posted over £5.1 million* (over $8.2 million USD) in total sales with a solid 77% sell-through at its debut Salon Privé sale in Wes... more
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, posted over £5.1 million* (over $8.2 million USD) in total sales with a solid 77% sell-through at its debut Salon Privé sale in West London last night. Held in conjunction with the Salon Privé Luxury Super Car Show and Concours d’Elegance, the new ‘Quintessentially English’ summer sale presented 57 automobiles and a select range of motorcycles before a packed house. Headlining the top-sellers list were popular British marques Bentley and Aston Martin, which attracted strong interest and lively bidding in the room, on the phones and over the internet. A 1929 Bentley Speed Six “Le Mans” Style Tourer (pictured right) claimed the top sale of the evening, bringing £470,400, while a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage Convertible (pictured below), purchased new by famed actor and diplomat Sir Peter Ustinov, spurred a lively bidding war to realize a final sal... less
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry 1969 Chevrolet BFG “Stars & Stripes” Factory L88 “ZL-1” Greenwood Racing Corvette:
An American Corvette racing icon, this example was delivered new as a factory L88 Corvette before becoming one of three “Stars & Stripes” team cars sponsored by BF Goodridge (BFG) during the 1971-1973 seasons. Numbered #49, it was initial... more
An American Corvette racing icon, this example was delivered new as a factory L88 Corvette before becoming one of three “Stars & Stripes” team cars sponsored by BF Goodridge (BFG) during the 1971-1973 seasons. Numbered #49, it was initially slated for promotional use by BFG, although quickly converted to racing specification and powered by one of the last Traco-built ZL-1 motors. Driven by top road course drivers of the period, including John Greenwood, Bob Johnson, Dick Smothers and Don Yenko, its initial major win was a first place in the GT class in 1972 at the Watkins Glen six-hour race. In 1973, the #49 “Stars & Stripes” BFG team car raced in the trifecta of FIA events: the 12 Hours of Sebring, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it set the GT speed record of 215 mph on the Mulsanne straight in qualifying. The recipient of a concours-quality restoration in 2008, it has received a swag of awards over the past few years, including ‘Best in Class&... less
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry A Celebrity Packard and a Transparent Pontiac Star at RM's Michigan Sale:
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, will lift the curtain on a famous 1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan, purchased new by American entertainer Al Jolson, and a uni... more
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, will lift the curtain on a famous 1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan, purchased new by American entertainer Al Jolson, and a unique 1939 Pontiac Plexiglas Deluxe Six “Ghost Car”, America’s first transparent car, when its St. John’s sale gets underway, July 30 in Plymouth, Michigan. Held in conjunction with the renowned Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s, the upcoming RM sale – formerly known as the Meadow Brook auction – will provide a wonderful celebration of America’s rich automotive history with some 70 collector cars set to go under the gavel. Among the star attractions - no less than 13 Packards; nine Cadillacs; seven Fords; five Oldsmobiles; two Duesenbergs; and the eye-catching Pontiac ‘Ghost Car’. “RM Auctions is delighted to be partnering with the Concours d’Elegance of America once again t... less
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry Rare 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Joins RM Auctions Monterey:
This ultra-rare, matching-numbers 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlinetta, chassis number 0226AT, leads an exceptional series of Ferraris at RM Auctions’ highly anticipated Monterey sale, August 19 – 20 in California. One of just three examples p... more
This ultra-rare, matching-numbers 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlinetta, chassis number 0226AT, leads an exceptional series of Ferraris at RM Auctions’ highly anticipated Monterey sale, August 19 – 20 in California. One of just three examples purpose-built to contest the 1952 Carrera Panamericana, 0226AT was raced new by the legendary and fiercely competitive Alberto Ascari in the grueling Mexican road race before being imported to the United States where it was driven by Carroll Shelby and Jack McAfee. Well-known and highly documented, its outstanding racing pedigree, which also includes such historic events as the Colorado Grand (2001 and 2007), and the Monterey Historics (2002, 2005 and 2006), is complemented by a swag of awards, including ‘Best of Show’ at the 1988 Ferrari Club of America’s Concours at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and ‘Best in Class’ at the 1989 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. In 2007, the car displayed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Eleganc... less
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry Rare 1935 Bugatti Type 57 Grand Raid Roadster set for RM's Monterey sale...: RM Auctions is set continue its reputation for offering automobiles of exceptional quality when its annual Monterey, California sale gets underway August 19 – 20, featuring one of the most spectacular rosters of motor cars ever presented in auction ... moreRM Auctions is set continue its reputation for offering automobiles of exceptional quality when its annual Monterey, California sale gets underway August 19 – 20, featuring one of the most spectacular rosters of motor cars ever presented in auction history. Among notable entries set to cross the auction podium during the two-day sale is the exquisite 1935 Bugatti Type 57 Grand Raid Roadster, chassis number 57260, one of only ten Bugatti Grand Raid roadsters built and one of just two examples bodied by Carrosserie Worblaufen in Switzerland. Specially commissioned by flamboyant Swiss collector, Mr. Jules Aellen, 57260 was completed just in time for Aellen and his wife to show the car at the second Concours d’Elegance at Montreux on Lake Geneva in Spring 1935, where it won the Grand Prix d’Honneur. Following Aellen’s ownership the roadster remained in Switzerland – in and around Geneva – well into the 1950s. From there it went to France before an American collector finally acqu... less
June 30, 2011
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry RM Auctions Posts Over £5.1 Million at Debut 'Quintessentially English' Salon Privé Sale: RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, posted over £5.1 million* (over $8.2 million USD) in total sales with a solid 77% sell-through at its debut Salon Privé sale in West London... moreRM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, posted over £5.1 million* (over $8.2 million USD) in total sales with a solid 77% sell-through at its debut Salon Privé sale in West London last night. Held in conjunction with the Salon Privé Luxury Super Car Show and Concours d’Elegance, the new ‘Quintessentially English’ summer sale presented 57 automobiles and a select range of motorcycles before a packed house. Headlining the top-sellers list were popular British marques Bentley and Aston Martin, which attracted strong interest and lively bidding in the room, on the phones and over the internet. A 1929 Bentley Speed Six “Le Mans” Style Tourer (pictured right) claimed the top sale of the evening, bringing £470,400, while a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 Vantage Convertible (pictured below), purchased new by famed actor and diplomat Sir Peter Ustinov, spurred a lively bidding war to realize a final sales price... less
June 30, 2011
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Scaglietti Spider for Sale at Monterey:
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, returns to historic downtown Monterey, California, August 19th – 20th for its annual Monterey sale held during the famous Pebble Beach Concours d... more
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, returns to historic downtown Monterey, California, August 19th – 20th for its annual Monterey sale held during the famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend. In 2010, RM achieved top honors during the Monterey classic car week, posting the highest auction results with $67 million in total sales and an impressive 95% of all lots sold, along with clinching an unprecedented fourth ‘Best in Show’ in 10 years for RM Auto Restoration at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The 2011 sale is set to build on RM’s strong track record on the Monterey Peninsula, featuring one of the most significant offerings of collector cars ever presented at public auction. Over the coming weeks, we will be shining a spotlight on a series of different feature cars for the event, starting with the matching-numbers, race-winning 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Scaglietti Spider, s/n 049... less
Classic Rallies posted new blog entry RM Auction Record at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este: RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, kicked off its 2011 European calendar in style on the weekend, posting over €23 million** ($33,436,750 USD) at its debut sale at the Concorso d&rsq... moreRM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, kicked off its 2011 European calendar in style on the weekend, posting over €23 million** ($33,436,750 USD) at its debut sale at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, Italy. Held in conjunction with the celebrated Italian concorso d’eleganza, the two-hour sale treated a discerning international audience to one of the most significant offerings of collector cars presented in recent auction history, including the highly-anticipated sale of six unique Bertone concept cars. Featuring a handpicked selection of 32 motor cars, six automobiles achieved individual million-euro-plus results, with two lots surpassing €3 million. Top sale honours went to a stunning1955 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta for €3,360,000, along with a breathtaking, concours-quality 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupé which sold for €3,136,000 “It has been a privilege to condu... less
DescriptionFor three decades, RM Auctions has had the privilege of offering the world’s finest motor cars to a discerning clientele. From humble origins in the field of classic car restoration, we have grown to emerge as the industry leading collector car auction house. We are driven by a love of vintage automobiles, coupled with a desire to preserve the history of automotive design and technology. In support of this mission, we create exciting, memorable auction experiences that feature the best in classic cars and attract enthusiasts from across the globe.
The iconic 1970 Porsche 911s formerly owned by the ‘King of Cool’ Steve McQueen and featured in his epic Hollywood film Le Mans sold for an impressive $1,375,000 before a packed house at RM’s Monterey, CA sale last night, setting a new world record for a 911 sold at auction. Built to the highest 1970 specification and with a full complement of factory options, the Slate Grey 911S stars in the film’s legendary opening sequence as McQueen’s character, hotshot...
RM Auctions confirmed its standing as the world’s leading collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles on the weekend, posting the highest auction results of this year’s famed Pebble Beach motoring week with a record $80,142,000* in total sales, including a select series of private after sales, and 88% of all lots sold. The impressive results tally – up from $67 million in 2010 – represents the highest auction results ever achieved during the Monterey c...
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, posted over £5.1 million* (over $8.2 million USD) in total sales with a solid 77% sell-through at its debut Salon Privé sale in West London last night. Held in conjunction with the Salon Privé Luxury Super Car Show and Concours d’Elegance, the new ‘Quintessentially English’ summer sale presented 57 automobiles and a select range of motorcycles befo...
An American Corvette racing icon, this example was delivered new as a factory L88 Corvette before becoming one of three “Stars & Stripes” team cars sponsored by BF Goodrich (BFG) during the 1971-1973 seasons. Numbered #49, it was initially slated for promotional use by BFG, although quickly converted to racing specification and powered by one of the last Traco-built ZL-1 motors. Driven by top road course drivers of the period, including John Greenwood, Bob Johnson, Dick Smothers...
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, will lift the curtain on a famous 1932 Packard Twin Six Individual Custom Convertible Sedan, purchased new by American entertainer Al Jolson, and a unique 1939 Pontiac Plexiglas Deluxe Six “Ghost Car”, America’s first transparent car, when its St. John’s sale gets underway, July 30 in Plymouth, Michigan. Held in conjunction with the renowned Concours d’Elegance o...
This ultra-rare, matching-numbers 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Berlinetta, chassis number 0226AT, leads an exceptional series of Ferraris at RM Auctions’ highly anticipated Monterey sale, August 19 – 20 in California. One of just three examples purpose-built to contest the 1952 Carrera Panamericana, 0226AT was raced new by the legendary and fiercely competitive Alberto Ascari in the grueling Mexican road race before being imported to the United States where it was driven by Carroll Shel...
RM Auctions is set continue its reputation for offering automobiles of exceptional quality when its annual Monterey, California sale gets underway August 19 – 20, featuring one of the most spectacular rosters of motor cars ever presented in auction history. Among notable entries set to cross the auction podium during the two-day sale is the exquisite 1935 Bugatti Type 57 Grand Raid Roadster, chassis number 57260, one of only ten Bugatti Grand Raid roadsters built and one of just two exam...
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, posted over £5.1 million* (over $8.2 million USD) in total sales with a solid 77% sell-through at its debut Salon Privé sale in West London last night. Held in conjunction with the Salon Privé Luxury Super Car Show and Concours d’Elegance, the new ‘Quintessentially English’ summer sale presented 57 automobiles and a select range of motorcycles before a pac...
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, returns to historic downtown Monterey, California, August 19th – 20th for its annual Monterey sale held during the famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend. In 2010, RM achieved top honors during the Monterey classic car week, posting the highest auction results with $67 million in total sales and an impressive 95% of all lots sold, along with clinching an unprecedented ...
RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, kicked off its 2011 European calendar in style on the weekend, posting over €23 million** ($33,436,750 USD) at its debut sale at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, Italy. Held in conjunction with the celebrated Italian concorso d’eleganza, the two-hour sale treated a discerning international audience to one of the most significant offerings of collector...
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