RM Open Roads Auction April 2021 - RUF, Porsche and Aston Martin with the upper hand

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Created on April 30, 2021

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Bruno von Rotz

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Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Paolo Carlini - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Peter Seabrook - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Ahmed Qadri - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Peter Singhof - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Stephan Bauer - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Tom Gidden - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Nathan Leach-Proffer - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Courtney Cutchen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Tim Albers - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Sara Banci - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Micah Markson - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Erik Fuller - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

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Darin Schnabel - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Paolo Carlini - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Peter Seabrook - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Ahmed Qadri - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Peter Singhof - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Stephan Bauer - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Tom Gidden - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Nathan Leach-Proffer - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Courtney Cutchen - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Tim Albers - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Sara Banci - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Micah Markson - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Erik Fuller - Courtesy RM/Sotheby's

Porsche RUF BTR (1981) - as lot 305 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Fiat 500 Jolly Conversion (1965) - as lot 107 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Ferrari F355 Spider (1996) - as lot 108 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Citroën ID19 Cabriolet (1969) - as lot 109 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Morgan 4/4 1600 (1975) - as lot 110 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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BMW 635 CSI 'Hartge H6SP' Conversion (1983) - as lot 111 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Jaguar C-Type Replica by Proteus (1966) - as lot 112 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Jaguar XK 140 SE Drophead Coupe (1956) - as lot 113 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (2004) - as lot 114 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V (1990) - as lot 115 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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BMW Z8 (2000) - as lot 116 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Intermeccanica Indra Coupe (1972) - as lot 117 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (2020) - as lot 118 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Ferrari 456 GTA (1997) - as lot 119 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Lamborghini Lamborghinetta (1959) - as lot 120 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster (1966) - as lot 121 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Lotus Elise (1997) - as lot 122 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Jaguar Mark 2 (1965) - as lot 123 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Ferrari 512 TR (1993) - as lot 124 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Vantage (1970) - as lot 125 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Bentley T Two-Doors Saloon by Mulliner Park Ward (1967) - as lot 126 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Honda CT70 Trail 70 (1972) - as lot 275 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900 Convertible (1964) - as lot 276 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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BMW R90/6 (1976) - as lot 277 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Lotus Elan SE (1991) - as lot 278 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (1975) - as lot 280 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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AMC Javelin AMX (1974) - as lot 281 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Aston Martin Rapide S (2014) - as lot 282 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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AMC AMX California 500 Special (1969) - as lot 283 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Dodge Challenger R/T (1970) - as lot 284 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Packard 110 Club Coupe Custom (1940) - as lot 285 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Pontiac grand Pric Convertible (1967) - as lot 286 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC 6.0 AMG 'Wide-Body' (1986) - as lot 287 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455 (1974) - as lot 288 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Oldsmobile 98 (1946) - as lot 289 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Nash-Healey Le Mans Coupe by Pinin Farina (1953) - as lot 290 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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AMC Hornet SC/360 (1971) - as lot 291 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Porsche 928 S4 (1989) - as lot 292 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L89 Convertible (1969) - as lot 293 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Cadillac Eldorado Brougham (1957) - as lot 294 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Porsche 550 Spyder Replica by Vintage Motorcars of California (1957) - as lot 295 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Ford V-8 Standard Station Wagon (1939) - as lot 296 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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BMW 750IL (1999) - as lot 297 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (2012) - as lot 298 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1969) - as lot 299 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Ford GT (2006) - as lot 300 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Mercedes-Benz 560 SL (1987) - as lot 302 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Volkswagen Deluxe '21-Window' Microbus (1967) - as lot 303 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (1960) - as lot 304 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Ford Torino Cobra (1970) - as lot 306 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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DeSoto SA 2/4-Passenger Roadster (1931) - as lot 307 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Bentley Azure T (2021) - as lot 308 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Citroën SM (1972) - as lot 309 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Perfomante (2013) - as lot 310 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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AMC Gremlin X (1972) - as lot 311 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Ferrari 550 Maranello (1999) - as lot 312 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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American Austin Coupe (1931) - as lot 313 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Datsun 280ZX (1981) - as lot 314 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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AMC Spirit AMX (1979) - as lot 315 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Shelby GT500 KR Fastback (1968) - as lot 316 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Classic Motor Carriages Classic Speedster C (1982) - as lot 317 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Custom (1949) - as lot 318 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Plymouth Prowler (1999) - as lot 319 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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MG TF 1500 (1955) - as lot 320 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Porsche Diesel Super 319 (1959) - as lot 321 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Ducati MH900Evoluzione (2002) - as lot 322 at the RM/Sotheby's Online Only Open Roads auction from April 21 to 29, 2021

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Summary

The RM/Sotheby's online auction from April 21 to 29, 2021 did not feature any million-dollar treasures, but the 67 classic cars included some real rarities that you don't see every day, and especially not together at an auction. In addition to the 62 cars, three motorcycles and two tractors were also auctioned off, as well as lots of automobilia, including brochures and tool sets. A RUF Porsche and two Aston Martins as well as a Fiat 500 Jolly provided a positive surprise, while the American brands were rather disappointing. Three replicas also performed below expectations, as did the younger vehicles under the age of 30, of which only a quarter were sold. This auction report analyzes the results and shows all the vehicles in the picture.

This article contains the following chapters

High-flyer RUF-Porsche
Datsun beats DB6
Limited interest in the AMC collection
Replicas below expectations
Exotic
The aerodynamic ones from Citroën
Driving like James Bond
Young cars with little success

Estimated reading time: 5min

Preview (beginning of the article)

It is certainly not every day that cars from American Motors Corporation are the most represented at a classic car auction, or at least appear in the catalog as frequently as BMW, Chevrolet and Mercedes-Benz. At the RM/Sotheby's online-only Open Roads auction on April 21-29, 2021, this was exactly the case. 67 vehicles, including two tractors and three motorcycles, went under the hammer virtually. Super classics were the exception rather than the rule, as the average price of a vehicle was "only" USD 81,800. The vehicles were offered in three different currencies (EUR, GBP, USD), depending on the country from which they were consigned. The cars had to be collected in the respective countries at the time of purchase.

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