RM Open Roads August 2021 - Abarth restoration base very popular, some bargains
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RM put 123 lots under the hammer at the Open Roads August Online Only auction, including 35 cars. These were estimated to sell for an average of just under USD 90,000, but the 20 cars actually sold for an average of just over USD 61,000. More expensive cars had a harder time, while cheaper cars sold well below expectations. A 1959 Fiat-Abarth 750 GT fared best. This auction review analyzed the results of the online auction and shows most of the vehicles in the picture.
This article contains the following chapters
- The highly acclaimed Fiat-Abarth
- The Honda NSX from Switzerland
- Citroën Méhari more expensive than SM
- Sunbeam Alpine a bargain?
- Many more expensive cars unsold
Estimated reading time: 3min
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RM/Sotheby's once again held one of its "Online Only" auctions. As before, cars from various continents and countries were up for auction, including vehicles from Europe. The online auction, organized from 28 July to 4 August 2021, included 35 cars and around 90 automobilia, including many racing gloves with autographs, some of which fetched good money. The cars, four of which were from Europe, were estimated at around USD 3 million, 29 percent of which were sold without a minimum bid. On average, the cars were 41 years old and came from 23 manufacturer brands, none of which were represented by more than four vehicles.
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