RM/Sotheby's London 2016 - record-breaking young Porsches and spurned rarities

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Created on September 8, 2016

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Bruno von Rotz

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Dirk de Jager - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Tom Wood - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Jason Dodd - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

James Mann - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Tom Gidden - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Dom Romney - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Stephen Kim - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Andrew Holliday - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Simon Clay - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Tim Scott - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Remi Dargegen - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Cymon Taylor - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Dirk de Jager - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Tom Wood - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Jason Dodd - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

James Mann - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Tom Gidden - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Dom Romney - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Stephen Kim - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Andrew Holliday - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Simon Clay - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Aston Martin DB4GT (1960) - als Lot 169 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Aston Martin DB4 GT (1960) - als Lot 169 für £ 2,408 Millionen verkauft an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung am 7. September 2016

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Ferrero Lemans Children's Car (1992) - als Lot 101 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser (1973) - als Lot 102 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Fiat 500 L (1969) - als Lot 103 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Morgan Plus 4 Plus (1964) - als Lot 104 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Vallée Vis-à-Vis (1897) - als Lot 105 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Alfa Romeo 1900 M "Matta" (1952) - als Lot 106 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Fiat-Abarth 850 SS Record Monza "Coda Tronca" by Zagato (1961) - als Lot 107 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Iso Grifo GL Series I (1967) - Scheunenfund - als Lot 108 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II (1966) - als Lot 109 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Jaguar XK 150 3.4 Fixed Head Coupé (1960) - als Lot 110 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Austin Princess (1956) - als Lot 111 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Fiat-Abarth 750 GT "Double Bubble" Zagato (1956) - als Lot 112 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series I Speciale (1951) - als Lot 113 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Audi Sport quattro (1986) - als Lot 114 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Audi A4 quattro Super Touring (1997) - als Lot 115 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Ferrari F512 M (1995) - als Lot 116 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Maserati 3500 GT Touring (1960) - als Lot 117 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Maserati Mistral 3.5 Coupé Prototype (1964) - als Lot 118 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 220 Coupé (1954) - als Lot 119 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Lancia Stratos HF Stradale (1971) - als Lot 120 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Renault Laguna BTCC Super Touring (1997) - als Lot 121 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Shelby 289 Cobra (1963) - als Lot 122 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray "Split Window" Coupé (1963) - als Lot 123 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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BMW M5 Superproduction (1985) - als Lot 124 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Ferrari Enzo (2003) - als Lot 125 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 Turbo (1977) - als Lot 126 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 Turbo (1989) - als Lot 127 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 (1993) - als Lot 128 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight (1993) - als Lot 129 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport (1995) - als Lot 130 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 Turbo S (1998) - als Lot 131 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 GT2 (1995) - als Lot 132 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight (1973) - als Lot 133 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II Pinin Farina (1960) - als Lot 134 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Lamborghini Diablo GT (1999) - als Lot 135 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Maserati Mistral 4.0 Spyder (1967) - als Lot 136 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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BMW Z1 (1990) - als Lot 138 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Mercedes-Bernz SLS AMG Black Series (2014) - als Lot 139 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Black Series (2013) - als Lot 140 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series (2011) - als Lot 141 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 GD LWB (1981) - als Lot 142 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster (2011) - als Lot 143 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 3.5 (1970) - als Lot 144 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Ferrari F40 (1990) - als Lot 145 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche Carrera GT (2005) - als Lot 146 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet Touring (1939) - als Lot 147 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Aston Martin V12 Zagato (2012) - als Lot 148 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Lamborghini Diablo VT (1993) - als Lot 149 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1992) - als Lot 150 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Ford RS200 S (1986) - als Lot 151 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) - als Lot 152 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Aston Martin DB4 Series V Convertible (1963) - als Lot 153 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Fiat-Abarth 595 SS (1967) - als Lot 154 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Sinbeam Harrington Alpine NART Coupé (1961) - als Lot 155 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sedanca de Ville Baker (1933) - als Lot 156 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 356 Pre-A 1600 Speedster (1955) - als Lot 157 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Renault 5 Maxi Turbo (1986) - als Lot 158 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1957) - als Lot 159 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Aston Martin DB4 Series II (1961) - als Lot 160 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Lagonda M45 T7 Tourer (1934) - als Lot 161 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica (1954) - als Lot 162 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Bentley 6-5-Litre Sedanca de Ville H.J. Mulliner (1929) - als Lot 163 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Ferrari 575 M Maranello (2002) - als Lot 164 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Jaguar XK 120 SE Roadster (1953) - als Lot 165 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Aston Martin DB2 Vantage (1953) - als Lot 166 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Maserati Sebring 3700 GTi Series II (1967) - als Lot 167 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster by Rolls-Royce Custom Coach Work (1926) - als Lot 168 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Monteverdi 373/L High Speed Coupé Fissore (1971) - als Lot 170 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Aston Martin DBS Volante (2009) - als Lot 171 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Fiat-Abarth 750 Record Monza by Zagato (1961) - als Lot 172 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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AC 289 Sports "Cobra" (1967) - als Lot 173 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Laginda V12 Drophead Coupé (1938) - als Lot 174 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI (1974) - als Lot 175 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Alfa Romeo 1750 GTAm (1968) - als Lot 176 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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VW Beetle (1985) - als Lot 177 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1600 Familiare Giorgetti (1974) - als Lot 178 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Bentley S2 Continental Sports Saloon Mulliner (1961) - als Lot 179 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Cadillac Eldorado Sport Convertible (1954) - als Lot 180 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider by Pininfarina (1961) - als Lot 181 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV (2010) - als Lot 182 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Ferrari Dino 208 GT4 (1975) - als Lot 184 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Porsche 911 SC Targa (1980) - als Lot 185 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 1300 by Bertone (1961) - als Lot 186 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Alfa Romeo Montreal (1974) - als Lot 187 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Bentley Azure (2000) - als Lot 188 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Hustler 6 "in Wood" (1983) - als Lot 189 an der RM/Sotheby's London Versteigerung vom 7. September 2016

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Summary

It was a remarkable line-up of cars that RM/Sotheby's had assembled for the auction in London on September 7, 2016, including an above-average number of young vehicles, some of which generated surprising results. With a good 3/4 of the cars sold, the result is not above average, but thanks to some unexpectedly high prices, the calculation still worked out, as an average of EUR 391,000 was paid per car sold instead of an estimated EUR 333,000. This auction report analyzes the results, lists all the highest bids and sales prices and shows all the cars in pictures.

This article contains the following chapters

Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin
Valuable barn finds
Porsche fireworks
Another expensive Z1
Valuable Aston
Mixed results for Group B cars
Less sought-after racing touring cars
Many super classics
Good result, but a quarter unsold
Vehicles sold and on offer

Estimated reading time: 7min

Preview (beginning of the article)

It was a remarkable line-up of automobiles that RM/Sotheby's had assembled for the auction in London on September 7, 2016, with an age difference of 117 years between the oldest and the youngest vehicle. Racing and sports cars alternated with limousines and bread-and-butter cars. There were 87 cars (including one children's car) in total, estimated at around £ 25 million, so an average of € 333,000 or CHF 365,000 per car was expected. This figure was clearly exceeded, at least for the cars sold, which cost an average of € 391,000 or 428,000 including surcharge/commission. However, around a quarter of the offers remained standing, even though considerable sums had been offered for them too.

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