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High expectations were not met at the Gooding auction in Amelia Island in 2015

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Created on March 15, 2015

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Bruno von Rotz

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Porsche 911 Carrera RSR (1974) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

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Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (1967) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

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Ferrari 330 GTC (1967) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

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Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet (1961) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

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Dino 246 GTS (1974) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

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Fiat 8V Coupé (1953) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

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Porsche 911 RS Lightweight (1973) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

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Gooding & Company offered 87 vehicles in Amelia Island on March 13, 2015, with a total value estimated at well over USD 40 million. 87% of the vehicles were sold, but in terms of value only around two thirds of the turnover was realized, USD 27 million (Euro 25.6 million, CHF 27.2 million) in total.

Bild Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (1967) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

Copyright / Photographer: Brian Henniker - Courtesy Gooding & Co

Four camshafts at the highest price

The most expensive car at the Gooding auction was the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 from 1967, which was knocked down at USD 3 million, which meant a sales price including surcharge/commission of USD 3.3 million (Euro 3.135 million, CHF 3.333 million). However, this was several hundred thousand less than the expected value.

Most expensive Ferrari F40 in the world?

A Ferrari F40 had also been valued very highly in advance. In view of the fact that 1315 of these sports cars were built, the expected USD 1.6 to 1.8 million surprised many experts, especially as these cars were changing hands for a third of this price just three years ago. Nevertheless, the sales price (including commission/surcharge) rose to USD 1.62 million (Euro 1.54 million, CHF 1.64 million), making the F40 probably the most expensive example of its kind.

Mercedes 300 SL in unison

Gooding was unable to offer a Gullwing this time, but two 300 SL roadsters, a late model with disc brakes from 1963 and an early Cabriolet from 1957, did. Despite significantly different estimates, both cars settled at around USD 1.25 million.

Disappointing E-Types

Gooding had a whole phalanx of E-Types on offer, only one of them, a 1961 E-Type Roadster, was able to meet expectations, some of the others were sold well below the albeit ambitious estimates, the cheapest, a 1968 Coupé for USD 48,400. But even a 3.8-litre Roadster from 1964 remained almost 50% below the estimate at USD 143,000 despite its many years of ownership history and low mileage.

Pagoda flying high?

The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL from 1970, which was already estimated at USD 140,000 to 180,000, was surprisingly expensive. The completely restored car in olive-green paintwork was offered without a reserve price, which in this case had no negative consequences for the consignor.

Bidding started at USD 80,000, then the Pagoda rose (mostly in increments of ten) to USD 180,000, before reaching the hammer price of USD 200,000 thanks to four additional areas. With a surcharge, this meant USD 220,000 (€ 209,000, CHF 222,200) for the buyer.

The valuable thing

Volkswagen "Thing" is what the Americans call the Kübelwagen 181, and only a few examples are likely to have reached the USA. One of them was offered for USD 25,000 to 35,000, but made it to USD 52,800 (Euro 50,160, CHF 53,328) including surcharge/commission (10%) and thus perhaps the sales record.

The Porsche as a barn find

The 1959 Porsche 356 A, which was offered as a barn find, had only one owner. Given its condition, the estimate was USD 90,000 to 120,000, but the bidders went higher. The hammer fell at USD 127,500, turning the restoration object into a USD 140,250 (Euro 133,328, CHF 141,653) pre-investment.

The Tiger exceeds expectations

At USD 154,000 (Euro 146,300, CHF 155,540), the Americans reaffirmed their love for the Sunbeam Tiger, in this case a 1964 Mk1, even though the car was unable to roll onto the stage under its own power due to fuel pump failure.

Bild Lotus Mk III (1951) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island im März 2015

Copyright / Photographer: Mathieu Heurtault - Courtesy Gooding & Co

The earliest Lotus sold to a customer, a Mk IIIB from xxxx, was knocked down for USD 225,000 after a long bidding battle. The happy new owner paid USD 247,500 (Euro 235,125 or CHF 249,975) for this rarity, which had obviously been significantly overestimated beforehand.

No unbridled optimism

In general, 73% of the vehicles sold remained below the average estimated price, even if the sales price including surcharge/commission is taken into account. This also explains the average price of USD 355,000 compared to the expected hammer price of USD 419,000.

The bidders for the BMW Isetta 300 from 1960 were evidently less enthusiastic, with the car fetching only USD 26,400, but the otherwise so cherished Fiat 600 Jolly from 1960 also failed to exceed USD 63,250 and shared its fate with many other offers.

The star remained standing

Bild Maserati 200 SI (1956) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

Copyright / Photographer: Mathieu Heurtault - Courtesy Gooding & Co

The Maserati 200 SI from 1956, which had received much advance praise and even Sir Stirling Moss appeared on stage at its presentation, remained unsold with a highest bid of USD 4.7 million, as did the Fiat 8V Coupé from 1953 (highest bid USD 1.2 million).

Bild Fiat 8V Coupé (1953) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

Copyright / Photographer: Matt Howell - Courtesy Gooding & Co

The Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV from 1987, the Aston Martin DB6 from 1967, the Nash Metropolitan Convertible from 1960, the Duesenberg Model SI Touring Belrine from 1934, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight from 1973, the Jaguar E-Type Lightweight as a replica from 1961 and the Dino 246 GT from 1973 also had to be returned without a new owner. The 1970 Maserati Ghibli had already been withdrawn before the auction.

Bild Porsche 911 RS Lightweight (1973) - angeboten an der Gooding & Co Versteigerung von Amelia Island am 13. März 2015

Copyright / Photographer: Mike Maez - Courtesy Gooding & Company

Results in detail

The following table shows the results of the Gooding auction in Amelia Island. The estimated prices in USD and the sales prices (incl. surcharges/commissions (10%) in USD, Euro and CHF are shown for each vehicle offered. Unsold vehicles are listed without sales prices. Vehicles offered without a minimum price are marked with "yes" in the "NoR" column. The column "% Est" compares the sales prices with the average estimated price. All information without guarantee.

The list can be sorted as desired by clicking on the column headings.

Lot	Vehicle	Year	$ Est from	$ Est to	NoR	$ VPrice	€ VPrice	CHF VPrice	% Est
001	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL	1970	125000	175000	yes	143000	135850	144430	0.95
002	Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-Litre Coupe	1968	60000	80000	yes	48400	45980	48884	0.69
003	Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BN7	1960	90000	110000	yes	81400	77330	82214	0.81
004	Porsche 356 B Super Coupe	1963	90000	120000	yes	95700	90915	96657	0.91
005	Ford Bronco	1976	35000	45000	yes	55000	52250	55550	1.38
006	Porsche 356 A Speedster	1957	250000	325000		352000	334400	355520	1.22
007	Mercedes-Benz 450 SL	1980	50000	60000	yes	46200	43890	46662	0.84
008	Jaguar Mk V Drophead Coupe	1951	140000	180000	yes	94600	89870	95546	0.59
009	Ferrari 365 GT 2+2	1970	250000	325000		280500	266475	283305	0.98
010	MG TD	1952	40000	50000	yes	31900	30305	32219	0.71
011	Volkswagen Beetle Sedan	1958	35000	45000	yes	26400	25080	26664	0.66
012	Porsche 993 Turbo S	1997	325000	400000		440000	418000	444400	1.21
013	Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-Litre Roadster	1965	250000	300000	Yes	220000	209000	222200	0.8
014	Porsche 911 2.4 S	1973	250000	325000	yes	275000	261250	277750	0.96
015	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster	1957	1300000	1600000		1237500	1175625	1249875	0.85
016	Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Coupe	1949	110000	130000	Yes	110000	104500	111100	0.92
017	Porsche 911	1965	275000	325000		266750	253413	269418	0.89
018	Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer	1948	45000	65000	yes	63800	60610	64438	1.16
019	Ferrari 575 Superamerica	2005	450000	600000		440000	418000	444400	0.84
020	Pontiac GTO Coupe	1965	140000	180000	yes	121000	114950	122210	0.76
021	Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina	1977	175000	225000	yes	192500	182875	194425	0.96
022	Lincoln KB Custom Stationary Coupe	1932	800000	1000000		836000	794200	844360	0.93
023	Jaguar XK150 S 3.4-Litre Roadster	1958	175000	225000	yes	140250	133238	141653	0.7
024	Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV	1987	425000	475000
025	Alpine A110 1300	1976	100000	140000	yes	88000	83600	88880	0.73
026	Porsche 911 2.4 T	1972	130000	150000	Yes	115500	109725	116655	0.83
027	Ferrari 250 GT Series II Convertible	1961	2000000	2500000		2090000	1985500	2110900	0.93
028	BMW Isetta 300	1960	35000	45000	Yes	26400	25080	26664	0.66
029	Maserati Sebring Series I	1965	275000	350000		319000	303050	322190	1.02
030	Jaguar XK120 Roadster	1954	160000	180000	yes	165000	156750	166650	0.97
031	Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider	1963	65000	85000	yes	77000	73150	77770	1.03
032	Ferrari Dino 246 GTS	1974	500000	600000		561000	532950	566610	1.02
033	Porsche 356 C Coupe	1965	130000	160000	yes	110000	104500	111100	0.76
034	Packard Eight 1101 Coupe Roadster	1934	180000	220000	Yes	143000	135850	144430	0.72
035	Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RSR	1974	1200000	1500000		1237500	1175625	1249875	0.92
036	Fiat 600 Jolly	1960	80000	100000	yes	63250	60088	63883	0.7
037	Aston Martin DB6	1967	425000	475000
038	Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet	1971	250000	325000		280500	266475	283305	0.98
039	Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6	1994	300000	350000		330000	313500	333300	1.02
040	Ford Roadster	1932	200000	300000	yes	151800	144210	153318	0.61
041	Porsche 356 1500 Continental Cabriolet	1955	275000	350000		313500	297825	316635	1
042	Shelby GT350H	1966	140000	180000	yes	137500	130625	138875	0.86
043	Porsche 911 2.4 S	1973	200000	240000	yes	156750	148913	158318	0.71
044	Ferrari 275 GTB/4	1967	3400000	3800000		3300000	3135000	3333000	0.92
045	Penske-March 85C	1985	200000	250000	yes	231000	219450	233310	1.03
046	Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster	1961	350000	450000		418000	397100	422180	1.05
047	Ferrari F355 Spider Series Fiorano	1999	100000	125000	Yes	198000	188100	199980	1.76
048	Ahrens Fox NS4 Firetruck	1925	250000	350000
049	Maserati Bora 4.9	1974	225000	275000	yes	181500	172425	183315	0.73
050	Ferrari 330 GTC	1967	900000	1100000		935000	888250	944350	0.94
051	Mercedes-Benz 230 S	1967	35000	45000	Yes	55000	52250	55550	1.38
052	Porsche 993 GT2	1996	950000	1250000		973500	924825	983235	0.89
053	Nash Metropolitan Convertible	1960	50000	65000	yes
054	Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer	1974	425000	475000		401500	381425	405515	0.89
055	Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser	1977	70000	90000	yes	71500	67925	72215	0.89
056	Maserati 200 SI	1956
057	Ferrari 308 GTB	1979	65000	85000	yes	74800	71060	75548	1
058	Duesenberg Model SJ Touring Berline	1934	950000	1400000
059	Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet	1970	200000	240000	yes	165000	156750	166650	0.75
060	Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Lightweight	1973	1100000	1400000
061	Volkswagen Thing	1974	25000	35000	Yes	52800	50160	53328	1.76
062	Ferrari F40	1991	1600000	1800000		1622500	1541375	1638725	0.95
063	Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster	1964	225000	325000	yes	143000	135850	144430	0.52
064	Lotus Mk IIIB	1951	250000	450000		247500	235125	249975	0.71
065	Lamborghini Espada Series III	1973	120000	160000	Yes	99000	94050	99990	0.71
066	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster	1963	1600000	2000000		1275000	1211250	1287750	0.71
067	Ferrari 348 TB	1990	75000	95000	yes	71500	67925	72215	0.84
068	Jaguar E-Type Series I Lightweight Replica	1961	400000	500000
069	Sunbeam Tiger Mk I	1964	130000	160000	yes	154000	146300	155540	1.06
070	Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RS	1975	550000	750000		605000	574750	611050	0.93
071	Shelby GT500KR Convertible	1968	150000	180000	Yes	143000	135850	144430	0.87
072	Ferrari Dino 246 GT	1973	380000	440000
073	Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe	1970	120000	150000	Yes	148500	141075	149985	1.1
074	Ferrari 599 SA Aperta	2011	900000	1100000		1155000	1097250	1166550	1.16
075	Porsche 356 B Super Coupe	1961	120000	150000	Yes	126500	120175	127765	0.94
076	Fiat 8V Coupe	1953	1600000	2000000
077	Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster	1962	250000	300000	yes	192500	182875	194425	0.7
078	AAR/Toyota Eagle HF89	1990	450000	550000		660000	627000	666600	1.32
079	MGA 1500 Roadster	1957	40000	50000	Yes	33000	31350	33330	0.73
080	Maserati Ghibli	1970	250000	325000
081	Porsche 911 2.4 S	1972	175000	225000	yes	209000	198550	211090	1.05
082	Ferrari Dino 246 GTS	1972	350000	425000		357500	339625	361075	0.92
083	Porsche 356 A Coupe	1959	90000	120000	yes	140250	133238	141653	1.34
084	Fiat 1100 TV Trasformabile	1958	70000	90000	yes	66000	62700	66660	0.83
085	Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Coupe	1968	50000	70000	yes	57200	54340	57772	0.95
086	Porsche 911 Speedster	1989	200000	250000	Yes	220000	209000	222200	0.98
087	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL	1970	140000	180000	yes	220000	209000	222200	1.38

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