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RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" online auction 2020 - good results despite lack of audience

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Created on May 31, 2020

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupe by Ellena (1958) - als Lot 168 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ferrari 288 GTO (1985) - als Lot 279 verkauft an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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BMW M3 (1990) - als Lot 114 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Maserati Ghibli Cup (1996) - als Lot 117 verkauft an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup (1963) - als Lot 120 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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BMW M Coupe (2002) - als Lot 121 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ford GT Heritage (2006) - als Lot 123 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ford Bronco Wagon (1970) - als Lot 126 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Jaguar XK 120 SE Drophead Coupe (1953) - als Lot 127 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ford Fairlane Custom (1965) - als Lot 129 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Bentley Continental III Drophead Coupe (1991) - als Lot 132 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 911 Turbo Custom (1978) - als Lot 134 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 356 C Coupe 'Outlaw' (1964) - als Lot 135 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet (1971) - als Lot 136 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II (1994) - als Lot 138 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb 6.3 Conversion (1964) - als Lot 140 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 356 B Super 90 Coupe by Reutter (1960) - als Lot 141 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Pontiac Trans Am (1970) - als Lot 143 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Chevrolet El Camino (1959) - als Lot 146 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Sunbeam Tiger Mk 1A Custom (1965) - als Lot 147 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe (1957) - als Lot 149 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427/390 Convertible (1967) - als Lot 150 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Delahaye USA Pacific (1939) - als Lot 153 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Dodge Viper GTS (1996) - als Lot 154 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Chevrolet Corvette 'Fuel-Injected' (1960) - als Lot 159 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 928 S4 (1987) - als Lot 160 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ford GT RM-Sotheby's (2017) - als Lot 161 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 911 S Coupe (1976) - als Lot 162 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Cadillac V-8 Convertible Coupe by Fisher (1935) - als Lot 163 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 by Touring (1967) - als Lot 164 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 11 S Coupe (1967) - als Lot 165 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Pontiac Trans Am (1981) - als Lot 166 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster (1962) - als Lot 169 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Maserati 3500 GT (1959) - als Lot 170 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 'Safari' (1975) - als Lot 171 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Maserati Mistral 4.0 Alloy Coupe by Frua (1967) - als Lot 172 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Volkswagen Type 181 Thing (1973) - als Lot 173 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ferrari F50 (1995) - als Lot 174 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe (2011) - als Lot 175 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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SS 1 2½-Litre Tourer (1934) - als Lot 177 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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MG TF 1250 (1955) - als Lot 178 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Custom by Bouillot Helsel (1964) - als Lot 179 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 911 E Targa (1969) - als Lot 180 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' (1970) - als Lot 181 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Bentley Azure (1997) - als Lot 183 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Shelby 289 Cobra '8000 Series' (1962) - als Lot 192 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Shelby 427 S/C Cobra '4000 Series' (1965) - als Lot 193 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Superformance GT40 MKII (2008) - als Lot 195 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ford Thunderbird (1957) - als Lot 212 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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MG TD (1953) - als Lot 213 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica (1966) - als Lot 214 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Fiat 500 Jolly Conversion (1964) - als Lot 216 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupe Conversion by Heritage Classics (1961) - als Lot 217 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Lucra LC470 Roadster (2012) - als Lot 227 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Rolls-Royce Corniche IV (1993) - als Lot 230 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II BT7 (1962) - als Lot 232 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Bentley 3½-Litre Drophead Coupe by Park Ward (1934) - als Lot 233 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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BMW Isetta 300 (1957) - als Lot 234 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Citroën SM Coupe (1972) - als Lot 235 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Jato Walker Executive (1957) - als Lot 236 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Toyota FJ43 Land Cruiser (1980) - als Lot 238 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Morgan 4/4 Series V (1965) - als Lot 239 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Acura NSX-T (2005) - als Lot 240 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider by Touring (1963) - als Lot 242 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1954) - als Lot 243 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Mercedes-Benz 560 SL (1989) - als Lot 244 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Shelby GT500 428 Cobra Jet Convertible (1970) - als Lot 245 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 911 Speedster (1989) - als Lot 246 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 914 2.0 (1976) - als Lot 247 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Rolls-Royce Corniche IV (1993) - als Lot 250 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupe by Pinin Farina (1958) - als Lot 252 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Alfa Romeo 1600 'Duetto' Spider (1967) - als Lot 257 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Austin America RM-Sotheby's (1969) - als Lot 261 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Austin-Healey 100 M 'Le Mans' (1956) - als Lot 262 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Delahaye 135W Cabriolet Project (1935) - als Lot 263 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Hudson Commodore Eight Convertible Brougham (1950) - als Lot 266 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Kurtis-Kraft Offenhauser Midget (1948) - als Lot 268 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' (1971) - als Lot 269 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 944 S2 Coupe (1991) - als Lot 272 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Alfa Romeo GTV 6 2.5 (1981) - als Lot 273 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Lincoln KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton (1934) - als Lot 274 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria (1934) - als Lot 275 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ferrari 288 GTO (1985) - als Lot 279 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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DeTomaso Pantera by Ghia (1974) - als Lot 280 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ferrari 365 GTC/4 (1971) - als Lot 282 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS Replica (1972) - als Lot 283 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427/390 Convertible (1967) - als Lot 284 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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BMW 850 CSi (1995) - als Lot 287 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 911 Speedster (1994) - als Lot 288 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Acura NSX (1991) - als Lot 289 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Saloon (1963) - als Lot 290 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ferrari F355 Spider (1995) - als Lot 293 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ferrari Enzo (2003) - als Lot 294 verkauft an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Datsun 240Z (1972) - als Lot 295 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ferrari F355 F1 GTS (1998) - als Lot 296 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II (1990) - als Lot 298 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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BMW M3 Evolution (1997) - als Lot 299 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Porsche 928 S4 (1990) - als Lot 300 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe Adaptation by H.J. Mulliner (1959) - als Lot 301 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Maserati Bora 4.9 (1973) - als Lot 304 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Plymouth Prowler (1997) - als Lot 308 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series I by Pininfarina (1964) - als Lot 312 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Plymouth GTX (1969) - als Lot 313 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Plymouth GTX (1969) - als Lot 314 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Nissan Skyline GT-R (1991) - als Lot 317 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster (1952) - als Lot 318 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Shelby 427 Cobra Replica by Contemporary Classic (1966) - als Lot 319 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Packard Six Business Coupe (1937) - als Lot 320 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 (1967) - als Lot 323 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Mazda Efini RX-7 Type R (1992) - als Lot 324 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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"Driving into Summer" was the name of RM/Sotheby's online-only auction, which ran from May 21 to 29, 2020. In contrast to other auction houses, there was no live event at all and only online bidding was permitted over the course of eight days. The public therefore stayed at home and was able to enjoy a much larger selection of photos for preliminary clarifications.

Bild Ferrari F50 (1995) - als Lot 174 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Anyone who suspected that this auction would mainly feature cheap cars and mass-produced items would have to think again. On average, each of the 193 vehicles was valued at over USD 105,000, and the total volume on offer amounted to USD 20.37 million.

In the end, a total of USD 16.4 million was offered, or USD 85,176 per vehicle, i.e. 81%. 59% of the vehicles were sold, for an average of USD 73,977.

Varied offer

The range of vehicles on offer was varied and extensive. On average, the vehicles, which also included motorcycles, a tractor and a ship, were around 42 years old.

Bild Porsche 11 S Coupe (1967) - als Lot 165 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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22 Porsches were balanced out by 22 Ferraris, with 16 Fords, 14 Mercedes-Benzes and 12 Chevrolets forming further brand highlights.
While 50% of all Ferraris were sold, this figure was only 45% for Porsche, but 81% for Ford, 64% for Mercedes-Benz and even 75% for Chevrolet.

Bild Bentley Continental III Drophead Coupe (1991) - als Lot 132 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Eight Rolls-Royces and eight Bentleys were offered, and exactly half of each were sold. Jaguar had an easier time of it, with five of the seven vehicles (71%) finding a new owner.

Only just over a quarter of the vehicles on offer were from the USA; on average, they were more successful with bidders, but were also mostly in the lower price range.

Ten cars over USD 300,000

As many as ten cars were sold for over USD 300,000.

Bild Ferrari Enzo (2003) - als Lot 294 verkauft an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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At the top of the list, a 2003 Ferrari Enzo fetched USD 2.64 million (EUR 2.376 million, CHF 2.534 million; 87% of the median estimate was bid).

Bild Ferrari 288 GTO (1985) - als Lot 279 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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The new owner paid USD 2.31 million (EUR 2.079 million, CHF 2.218 million) for the Ferrari 288 GTO from 1985 on offer.

Bild Ford GT RM-Sotheby's (2017) - als Lot 161 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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And an almost new 2017 Ford GT cost USD 836,000 (EUR 752,400, CHF 802,560).

Bild Ferrari 250 GT Coupe by Ellena (1958) - als Lot 168 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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The most expensive older classic was a Ferrari 250 GT Ellena from 1958, which passed into new hands for USD 671,000 (EUR 6,3,900, CHF 644,160; not far from the estimated value).

Old cars had a harder time

The pre-war fraction was not particularly well represented with 14 cars, half of them could not be sold, and all but one of the cars sold did not reach their estimated value.

Bild Delahaye USA Pacific (1939) - als Lot 153 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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The 1939 Delahaye USA Pacific sold for a relatively high price, with the highest bid being USD 200,000 and the sale price USD 220,000 (EUR 198,000, CHF 211,200).

Whether this car (lot 153) can really be considered a pre-war classic, however, is an open question. After all, it is based on a custom-built tubular frame chassis over which a plastic body in the style of the Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic was fitted. The engine is a 300 hp BMW 12-cylinder, which transmits its power to an automatic gearbox. The interior is in Art Deco style and the date of construction on the papers is 2016. However, the result is certainly visually impressive.

Good results for the youngtimers

Cars built between 1990 and 2000 performed better among bidders than the other cars, with some even selling well above their estimated values.

Bild BMW 850 CSi (1995) - als Lot 287 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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A 1995 BMW 850 CSI realized USD 102,300 (EUR 92,070, CHF 98,208), a 1996 Dodge Viper GTS was sold for USD 64,900 (EUR 58,410, CHF 62,304), well above expectations.

Bild Dodge Viper GTS (1996) - als Lot 154 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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And a 1996 Maserati Ghibli Cup realized almost three times the estimate at USD 23,650 (EUR 21,285 or CHF 40,128).

Bild Maserati Ghibli Cup (1996) - als Lot 117 verkauft an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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A Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II from 1990 also did well and was worth USD 231,000 (EUR 207,900, CHF 221,760) to its new owner.

Bild Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II (1990) - als Lot 298 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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However, there were also disappointments. For example, a 1990 BMW M3 was auctioned for just USD 35,200 (EUR 31,680, CHF 33,792), with the highest bid coming in at just 64% of the median estimate.

Bild BMW M3 (1990) - als Lot 114 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Surprises at the top and bottom

It was not only the aforementioned Maserati Ghibli Cup that surprised positively; among the "winners" was a 1963 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup, for which the highest bid was twice as high as the median estimate.

Bild Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup (1963) - als Lot 120 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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A 1964 Fiat 500 Jolly, although only a conversion, also achieved a high selling price of USD 77,000.

Bild Fiat 500 Jolly Conversion (1964) - als Lot 216 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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A Willy's M38 from 1951 (USD 61,600) was also worth a lot to the bidders.

But there was also the opposite situation and therefore real bargains. A Piaggio Ape from 1978 was sold for just USD 14,300, with an estimate of USD 40,000 to 60,000.

Bild Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica (1966) - als Lot 214 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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An Autobianchi Bianchina Panoramica from 1966 found its way into a new garage for USD 10,175, a good quarter of its estimated value.

Bild Austin America RM-Sotheby's (1969) - als Lot 261 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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An Austin America from 1969, which we would probably call an Austin 1100 in this country, and which was really appropriately labeled with the license plate "Jaune", came to just USD 3960. That must have upset the consignor, but "no reserve" also means more risk.

Bild Maserati Mistral 4.0 Alloy Coupe by Frua (1967) - als Lot 172 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" 2020 Versteigerung

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Things also went unexpectedly badly for a 1967 Maserati Mistral 4.0 with aluminum bodywork, which passed into new hands for just USD 62,500 (EUR 56,250, CHF 60,000).

A Fiat 124 Sport Spider from 1976 also appeared favorably priced with a sale price of USD 12,650.

Overall, RM/Sotheby's should certainly be satisfied with a turnover of USD 16.3 million, it could have been much worse and they are happy to be back in business at all after the Corona lockdown days anyway.

Offered and Sold Vehicles

The following table lists all offered and sold vehicles with estimated prices, highest bids, and sale prices. The price conversion was made at the exchange rate valid on the auction day. All information is provided without guarantee.

Lot	Car	Year	USD Est from	USD Est to	USD HP	USD SP	CHF SP	EUR SP	% Est	S
113	Dodge Ram SRT-10	2004	35'000	45'000	31'000					N
114	BMW M3	1990	40'000	60'000	32'000	35'200	33'792	31'680	-29.6%	V
115	Chevrolet Special DeLuxe Two-Door Town Sedan	1941	14'000	18'000	5750	6325	6072	5692	-60.47%	V
116	Plymouth Valiant Custom	1967	24'000	28'000	19'500					N
117	Maserati Ghibli Cup	1996	5000	10'000	21'500	23'650	22'704	21'285	+215.33%	V
118	Mercedes-Benz 380 SL	1985	20'000	25'000	13'500	14'850	14'256	13'365	-34%	V
119	Ford Bronco Pickup	1975	35'000	45'000	34'000					N

All information is provided without guarantee.

Legend: Column S = Status (V = Sold, N = Not sold, Z = Withdrawn, U = Under reserve)
Est = Estimate, HP = Hammer Price, SP = Sale Price

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