RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence 2021 - sneakers more sought-after than 300 SL and Ferrari

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Created on October 25, 2021

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Bruno von Rotz

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Michael Jordans Nike Air Ship Turnschuhe in der Grösse 13 für fast USD 1,5 Millilonen verkauft an der RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury Versteigerung 2021

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Porsche Pre-A Speedster by Reutter (1954) - als Lot 05 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury Versteigerung 2021

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1984) - als Lot 17 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury Versteigerung 2021

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Husqvarna 400 Cross (1970) - als Lot 26 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury Versteigerung 2021

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series (2021) - als Lot 32 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury Versteigerung 2021

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Ford GT Heritage (2006) - als Lot 41 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury Versteigerung 2021

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Ferrari 330 GTC by Pininfarina (1967) - als Lot 47 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury Versteigerung 2021

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Shelby 427 S/C Cobra "CSX 4428" (1965) - als Lot 53 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury Versteigerung 2021

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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (1960) - als Lot 59 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury Versteigerung 2021

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1960) - als Lot 65 angeboten an der RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury Versteigerung 2021

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Summary

On October 24, 2021, RM/Sotheby's auctioned eight automobiles and a motorcycle alongside watches, handbags and sneakers under the heading "RM/Sotheby's Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury". While a pair of sneakers fetched almost USD 1.5 million, six of the nine vehicles failed to sell. At least the Husqvarna, the VW Beetle and a Ford GT found their way into a new garage, while the Ferrari, SL and co. were left standing. This auction review analyzes the results and shows all the vehicles in pictures.

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Real icons?
Ford GT and VW Beetle Cabriolet
Two thirds not sold
Handbags or super classics?

Estimated reading time: 3min

Preview (beginning of the article)

It was early afternoon on October 24, 2021, when a bidder paid USD 1,472,000 for a pair of worn sneakers at the RM/Sotheby's "Icons of Excellence & Haute Luxury" auction in Las Vegas. They were of course no ordinary "sneakers", the two shoes made of leather, rubber and cotton in American size 13 had been used by Michael Jordon in 1984. The sneakers went under the hammer together with other products with iconic status, such as jewelry, watches, handbags, cars and a motorcycle. The nine vehicles auctioned represented a combined estimated value of USD 4.3 million. Only the motorcycle was offered without a reserve price.

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