RM/Sotheby's Monterey 2017 - Aston Martin world record and high price level

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Created on August 21, 2017

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Bruno von Rotz

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Karissa Hosek - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Jeff Creech - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Matt Odom - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Motorcar Studios - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Rasy Ran - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Patrick Ernzen - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

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Aston Martin DBR1 (1956) - as lot 148 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 914 1.8 (1975) - as lot 112 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Siata-Ford 208S Cabriolet Speciale by Stabilimenti Farina (1952) - as lot 113 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupe (1966) - as lot 114 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 S Targa (1969) - as lot 115 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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McLaren M1B Can-Am (1966) - as lot 116 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Maserati 5000 GT Coupe by Michelotti (1964) - as lot 117 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Packard Twelve Phaeton (1934) - as lot 118 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Speedster (1989) - as lot 119 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster (1966) - as lot 120 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupe by Inskip (1947) - as lot 120 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 26:120:180 Type S Sports 4 by Sindelfingen (1928) - as lot 121 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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McLaren M24B Indianapolis (1979) - as lot 122 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet (1937) - as lot 123 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster (1936) - as lot 124 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar XJ220 (1993) - as lot 125 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona "Harrah Hot Rod" (1971) - as lot 126 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar SS 100 2 1/2 Litre Roadster (1937) - as lot 127 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe by Pinin Farina (1954) - as lot 128 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight (1973) - as lot 129 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupe by Inskip (1947) - as lot 130 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ford GT (2006) - as lot 131 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin 15/98 Short-Chassis Drophead Coupe by E.D. Abbott (1937) - as lot 132 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Speed Six Sportsman's Saloon by Corsica (1930) - as lot 133 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Lancia Aprilia Cabriolet by Pinin Farina (1946) - as lot 134 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster (1950) - as lot 135 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupe by Pinin Farina (1959) - as lot 136 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 GT2 (1995) - as lot 137 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale by Bertone (1960) - as lot 138 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 S Coupe (1967) - as lot 139 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 121 LM Spider by Scaglietti (1955) - as lot 140 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton (1936) - as lot 141 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 342 America Cabriolet by Vignale (1952) - as lot 142 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Peel Trident (1965) - as lot 143 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Peel P50 (1964) - as lot 144 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin DBR9 (2006) - as lot 145 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin AMR1 Group C (1989) - as lot 146 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin DB4GT Prototype (1959) - as lot 147 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports 'DB1' Le Mans (1949) - as lot 149 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin Ulster Competition Sports (1935) - as lot 150 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia (1953) - as lot 151 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 166 MM/212 Export "Uovo" by Fontana (1950) - as lot 152 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Turbo S (1997) - as lot 153 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Shelby 289 "Lindauer Cobra" (1964) - as lot 154 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Maserati 3500 GT Spider Frua (1959) - as lot 155 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin DB5 (1965) - as lot 156 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Delahaye 135 Cabriolet by Graber (1946) - as lot 157 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ghia L 6.4 (1961) - as lot 158 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) - as lot 159 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin V8 'Canadian Vantage' (1978) - as lot 160 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner (1957) - as lot 161 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Frazer Nash 328 Sports by Leacroft (1939) - as lot 162 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 RSR (1997) - as lot 164 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre 2+2 (1966) - as lot 165 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster by Merrimac (1923) - as lot 166 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster (1957) - as lot 167 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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MG L-Type Magna Sports Roadster (1933) - as lot 168 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Phase II (1964) - as lot 169 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Amphicar 770 (1966) - as lot 170 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 328 GTS (1989) - as lot 213 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 430 Scuderia (2009) - as lot 214 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 308 GTB 'Vetroresina' (1976) - as lot 215 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Dino 206 GT (1969) - as lot 216 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 599 GTO (2011) - as lot 217 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (1967) - as lot 218 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 575 Superamerica (2005) - as lot 219 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (1961) - as lot 220 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1984) - as lot 221 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari F40 (1991) - as lot 222 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider (2009) - as lot 223 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale (2004) - as lot 224 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1983) - as lot 225 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (1972) - as lot 226 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari LaFerrari (2015) - as lot 227 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Phantom VI All-Weather Cabriolet by Frua (1971) - as lot 228 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Pagani Huayra Tempesta (2014) - as lot 229 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 918 Spyder (2015) - as lot 230 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Iso Grifo GL Series I (1966) - as lot 231 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster (1966) - as lot 232 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Lamborghini Concept S (2006) - as lot 233 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider (1972) - as lot 234 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (2011) - as lot 235 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Duesenberg Model A Sport Phaeton (1923) - as lot 236 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Phantom I Riviera Town Car by Brewster (1929) - as lot 237 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Shelby GT350 (1965) - as lot 238 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Shelby 289 Cobra "CSX 2075" (1963) - as lot 240 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy (1965) - as lot 241 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Dino 246 GT 'L-Series' (1969) - as lot 242 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix (1925) - as lot 243 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Cunningham C-3 Coupe Vignale (1953) - as lot 244 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 365 GTS Pininfarina (1969) - as lot 245 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 500 K Open Touring Car (1936) - as lot 246 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 356 1500 Coupe by Reutter (1951) - as lot 247 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy (1929) - as lot 248 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series III Coupe by Pinin Farina (1959) - as lot 249 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1992) - as lot 250 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1960) - as lot 251 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Avions Voisin C28 Cabriolet by Saliot (1938) - as lot 253 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Oldsmobile Autocrat "Yellow Peril" (1911) - as lot 254 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport (1995) - as lot 255 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 908/03 (1970) - as lot 256 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A (1937) - as lot 257 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Lamborghini Diablo GTR (2000) - as lot 258 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 356 A Speedster by Reutter (1958) - as lot 259 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Lamborghini Countach LP 400 'Periscopio' (1976) - as lot 261 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 330 GTC (1967) - as lot 262 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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De Tomaso Pantera L (1974) - as lot 263 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Turbo (1979) - as lot 264 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II Saoutchik (1954) - as lot 265 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Maserati Bora 4.9 (1974) - as lot 266 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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AC Aceca-Bristol (1958) - as lot 267 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI (1974) - as lot 268 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari Testarossa (1986) - as lot 269 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Kurtis-Kraft 500 Half Midget (1958) - as lot 270 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Meyers Manx (1970) - as lot 271 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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RM/Sotheby's offered 116 classic cars spanning eleven decades at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance in Monterey on August 18 and 19, 2017, with a total estimate of over USD 143 million. After two days, USD 132.8 million (EUR 112.9 million, CHF 128.8 million) had been generated and 103 of the 116 cars had been sold, corresponding to a sales rate of 89%. On average, the sales price was 99% of the median estimate, including surcharge/commission.

Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet (1937) - as lot 123 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

The most expensive Aston Martin of all time

The DBR1 from 1956 was rightly heralded as one of the most important Aston Martin racing cars. Chassis number DBR1/1 won the 1000 km at the Nürburgring in 1959. During its long racing career, people such as Roy Salvadori, Stirling Moss, Jack Brabham and Carroll Shelby sat behind the wheel.

Aston Martin DBR1 (1956) - as lot 148 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

RM/Sotheby's did not want to give an estimated price for the fine piece, which has a reconstructed engine under the hood but the original engine. The auction house was probably even surprised when the bids approached USD 20 million and the racing car was ultimately sold for USD 22.55 million (EUR 19.17 million, CHF 21.87 million).

Cheap Bugatti 35C?

USD 1.155 million (EUR 981,750, CHF 1.12 million) may not sound like a bargain, but when you consider that fifteen times as much was paid for a McLaren F1 in California in 2017, the sum for a Bugatti works racing car, which is said to have taken part in the 1925 ACF Grand Prix in Montlhéry, sounds quite reasonable.

Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix (1925) - as lot 243 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

The car with chassis number 4572 was described as authentic and is still said to be based on components from the period. For an almost seven-figure sum, the buyer received a work of art on wheels.

A particularly rare blue Ferrari racing car

The Ferrari 121 LM Spider from 1955 with chassis number 0546 LM does not come in red, as one might expect, but is painted light blue. The type designation alone indicates that there is something special under the hood. It is an in-line six-cylinder engine. And only four of these 121 LMs are said to have been built, two of which were based on the 118 LM.

Ferrari 121 LM Spider by Scaglietti (1955) - as lot 140 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

With a history that includes a start at both the Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the sad twist that Ernie McAffee lost his life in this Ferrari, the USD 5.72 million (EUR 4.86 million, CHF 5.55 million) realized seems cheap, especially compared to other results.

Cheap cars with afterburners

When reviewing the results, it is noticeable that cheaper cars in particular were valued significantly higher than previously expected. The first car to be auctioned, a Porsche 914 with a 1.8-liter engine, sold for a very impressive USD 93,500 (EUR 79,475, CHF 90,695), which was double the already high estimate.

Porsche 914 1.8 (1975) - as lot 112 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

The 1970 Meyers Manx Buggy also sold for almost twice as much as expected. The buyer paid USD 64,350 (EUR 54,698, CHF 62,420) for this beautiful example, which had not necessarily been restored to maximum originality.

Meyers Manx (1970) - as lot 271 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

The two Peel "bubble cars", a P50 and a Trident, both sold for around a third above their estimate. The P50 thus cost USD 140,250 (EUR 119,213, CHF 136,043), the Trident USD 121,000 (EUR 102,850, CHF 117,370). A lot of money for two small single-cylinder vehicles.

Peel P50 (1964) - as lot 144 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

32 million-dollar cars

In total, RM/Sotheby's sold 32 cars for more than one million USD per car. 12 of the cars bore the Ferrari horse on the nose, including a 1961 250 GT SWB (USD 8.3 million), a 1959 410 Superamerica (USD 5.3 million) and the egg, the 166 MM/212 Export with Fontana coachwork (USD 4.51 million).

Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (1961) - as lot 220 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

It is interesting to note, for example, that an early Porsche 356 1500 from 1951 (USD 1.02 million) was valued at the same price as a Maserati 5000 GT Coupé from 1964.

Super sports cars from the modern era

The young classics on offer at RM/Sotheby's are dominated by super sports cars, such as a Ferrari LaFerrari from 2015, a Pagani Huayra Tempesta from 2014 and a Lamborghini Concept S from 2006.

Pagani Huayra Tempesta (2014) - as lot 229 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

They were all sold, although the Lamborghini Concept S only achieved 61% of its estimated value.

Few bargains

There were hardly any really cheap cars at RM/Sotheby's. The MG L-Type Magna Sports Roadster from 1933 was certainly relatively cheap, achieving just USD 82,500 (EUR 70,125, CHF 80,025) instead of the expected USD 150,000 to 200,000.

MG L-Type Magna Sports Roadster (1933) - as lot 168 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

The Bugatti 57 from 1937 and a Mercedes-Benz 190 SL from 1957 also landed well below the estimate.

Graber-Delahaye not sold

In the post-war years, Herrmann Graber built many elegant convertibles based on Alfa Romeo, Talbot and Delahaye chassis. They always have similar features and look extraordinarily elegant. The Delahaye 135 from 1946 with chassis number 800320 also received one of these exquisite bodies. The first owner was a Swiss banker. The car was completely restored in the 1990s. However, no bidder wanted to bid the expected USD 450,000 (lower estimate) and the car remained unsold.

Delahaye 135 Cabriolet by Graber (1946) - as lot 157 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

The Delahaye shared its fate with 12 other vehicles, including a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight and a 1965 Aston Martin DB5, which had been expected to fetch over USD 1.2 million.

Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) - as lot 159 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

Overall, the RM/Sotheby's team can certainly pat themselves on the back. With a high sales rate and the above-average prices achieved, they offered the consignors a good sales platform, but also had a lucky hand in selecting the vehicles.

Vehicles offered and sold Vehicles

The following table shows all vehicles on offer with estimated values in USD and sales prices (incl. surcharge/commission) in USD, EUR and CHF. The conversion was carried out using daily exchange rates (1 USD = 0.86 EUR, 1 USD = 0.95 CHF). The "NoR" column indicates lots without a minimum price with "yes". In the "% Est" column, the purchase price achieved is compared with the average estimated value. All information without guarantee.

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Lot	Vehicle	Year	Est from $	Est to $	NoR	$ VP	€ VP	CHF VP VP	% Est
112	Porsche 914 1.8	1975	40000	50000	yes	93500	79475	90695	2.08
113	Siata-Ford 208S Cabriolet Speciale by Stabilimenti Farina	1952	225000	300000	yes	209000	177650	202730	0.8
114	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupe	1966	125000	175000	Yes	170500	144925	165385	1.14
115	Porsche 911 S Targa	1969	175000	225000	yes	137500	116875	133375	0.69
116	McLaren M1B Can-Am	1966	225000	275000
117	Maserati 5000 GT Coupe by Michelotti	1964	1100000	1400000		1017500	864875	986975	0.81
118	Packard Twelve Phaeton	1934	450000	550000	Yes	352000	299200	341440	0.7
119	Porsche 911 Speedster	1989	175000	250000	Yes	214500	182325	208065	1.01
120	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster	1966	220000	280000	Yes	220000	187000	213400	0.88
121	Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 Type S Sports 4 by Sindelfingen	1928	3500000	4000000
122	McLaren M24B Indianapolis	1979	300000	400000	yes	214500	182325	208065	0.61
123	Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet	1937	1200000	1500000		572000	486200	554840	0.42
124	Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster	1936	700000	900000		1017500	864875	986975	1.27
125	Jaguar XJ220	1993	350000	450000		418000	355300	405460	1.05
126	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona "Harrah Hot Rod"	1971	750000	900000	yes	687500	584375	666875	0.83
127	SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster	1937	400000	500000
128	Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe by Pinin Farina	1954	2000000	2800000
129	Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight	1973	875000	950000
130	Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupe by Inskip	1947	425000	600000		561000	476850	544170	1.09
131	Ford GT	2006	275000	350000	Yes	379500	322575	368115	1.21
132	Aston Martin 15/98 Short-Chassis Drophead Coupe by E.D. Abbott	1937	275000	375000
133	Bentley 6½-Litre Speed Six Sportsman's Saloon by Corsica	1930	3500000	5500000		3410000	2898500	3307700	0.76
134	Lancia Aprilia Cabriolet by Pinin Farina	1946	400000	450000
135	Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster	1950	300000	400000		330000	280500	320100	0.94
136	Ferrari 250 GT Coupe by Pinin Farina	1959	700000	900000		610000	518500	591700	0.76
137	Porsche 911 GT2	1995	1100000	1400000		recalled
138	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale by Bertone	1960	125000	175000	yes	137500	116875	133375	0.92
139	Porsche 911 S Coupe	1967	225000	275000	yes	187000	158950	181390	0.75
140	Ferrari 121 LM Spider by Scaglietti	1955	6500000	7500000		5720000	4862000	5548400	0.82
141	Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton	1936	600000	800000		682000	579700	661540	0.97
142	Ferrari 342 America Cabriolet by Vignale	1952	2250000	3000000		2255000	1916750	2187350	0.86
143	Peel Trident	1965	80000	100000	yes	121000	102850	117370	1.34
144	Peel P50	1964	90000	120000	yes	140250	119213	136043	1.34
145	Aston Martin DBR9	2006	275000	325000	Yes	616000	523600	597520	2.05
146	Aston Martin AMR1 Group C	1989	475000	675000		616000	523600	597520	1.07
147	Aston Martin DB4GT Prototype	1959	6000000	8000000		6765000	5750250	6562050	0.97
148	Aston Martin DBR1	1956	n.a.			22550000	19167500	21873500
149	Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports 'DB1' Le Mans	1949	1050000	1300000
150	Aston Martin Ulster Competition Sports	1935	2500000	3000000		2172500	1846625	2107325	0.79
151	Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia	1953	750000	1000000	Yes	891000	757350	864270	1.02
152	Ferrari 166 MM/212 Export "Uovo" by Fontana	1950	5000000	7000000		4510000	3833500	4374700	0.75
153	Porsche 911 Turbo S	1997	375000	450000	Yes	360250	306213	349443	0.87
154	Shelby 289 "Lindauer Cobra"	1964	1200000	1400000		1100000	935000	1067000	0.85
155	Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua	1959	650000	1000000		605000	514250	586850	0.73
156	Aston Martin DB5	1965	1200000	1400000
157	Delahaye 135 Cabriolet by Graber	1946	450000	650000
158	Ghia L 6.4	1961	300000	375000		418000	355300	405460	1.24
159	Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring	1973	650000	850000		649000	551650	629530	0.87
160	Aston Martin V8 'Canadian Vantage'	1978	300000	350000		308000	261800	298760	0.95
161	Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner	1957	650000	900000
162	Frazer Nash-BMW 328 Sports by Leacroft	1939	500000	700000		825000	701250	800250	1.38
163	Aston Martin DB4 Series II	1961	650000	800000		748000	635800	725560	1.03
164	Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 RSR	1997	500000	600000	yes	357500	303875	346775	0.65
165	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre 2+2	1966	80000	100000	yes	71500	60775	69355	0.79
166	Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster by Merrimac	1923	150000	225000	yes	291500	247775	282755	1.55
167	Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster	1957	175000	225000	yes	99000	84150	96030	0.5
168	MG L-Type Magna Sports Roadster	1933	150000	200000	yes	82500	70125	80025	0.47
169	Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Phase II	1964	60000	80000	yes	68750	58438	66688	0.98
170	Amphicar 770	1966	60000	75000	yes	82500	70125	80025	1.22
213	Ferrari 328 GTS	1989	90000	120000	Yes	154000	130900	149380	1.47
214	Ferrari 430 Scuderia	2009	250000	300000	yes	231000	196350	224070	0.84
215	Ferrari 308 GTB 'Vetroresina'	1976	175000	225000	yes	192500	163625	186725	0.96
216	Ferrari Dino 206 GT by Scaglietti	1969	650000	750000		627000	532950	608190	0.9
217	Ferrari 599 GTO	2011	700000	800000	yes	737000	626450	714890	0.98
218	Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti	1967	2750000	3250000		3025000	2571250	2934250	1.01
219	Ferrari 575 Superamerica	2005	375000	450000	Yes	423500	359975	410795	1.03
220	Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti	1961	8500000	10000000		8305000	7059250	8055850	0.9
221	Ferrari 512 BBi	1984	375000	450000	yes	429000	364650	416130	1.04
222	Ferrari F40	1991	1300000	1500000	yes	1540000	1309000	1493800	1.1
223	Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider	2009	350000	400000	Yes	368500	313225	357445	0.98
224	Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale	2004	275000	325000	yes	258500	219725	250745	0.86
225	Ferrari 512 BBi	1983	275000	325000	yes	242000	205700	234740	0.81
226	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti	1972	700000	750000		715000	607750	693550	0.99
227	Ferrari LaFerrari	2015	3300000	3800000		3410000	2898500	3307700	0.96
228	Rolls-Royce Phantom VI All-Weather Convertible by Frua	1971	400000	600000		385000	327250	373450	0.77
229	Pagani Huayra Tempesta	2014	2200000	2800000		2420000	2057000	2347400	0.97
230	Porsche 918 Spyder	2015	1200000	1600000		1842500	1566125	1787225	1.32
231	Iso Grifo GL Series I by Bertone	1966	275000	350000		302500	257125	293425	0.97
232	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster	1966	225000	275000	yes	253000	215050	245410	1.01
233	Lamborghini Concept S	2006	1800000	2500000		1320000	1122000	1280400	0.61
234	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti	1972	1600000	2000000		2172500	1846625	2107325	1.21
235	Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0	2011	425000	525000		418000	355300	405460	0.88
236	Duesenberg Model A Sport Phaeton	1923	350000	400000		407000	345950	394790	1.09
237	Rolls-Royce Phantom I Riviera Town Car by Brewster	1929	750000	950000		825000	701250	800250	0.97
238	Shelby GT350	1965	325000	375000		451000	383350	437470	1.29
239	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing	1957	1250000	1500000		1485000	1262250	1440450	1.08
240	Shelby 289 Cobra "CSX 2075"	1963	850000	950000		803000	682550	778910	0.89
241	Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy by Scaglietti	1965	2900000	3400000		3575000	3038750	3467750	1.13
242	Ferrari Dino 246 GT 'L-Series' by Scaglietti	1969	350000	425000		412500	350625	400125	1.06
243	Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix	1925	1100000	1300000		1155000	981750	1120350	0.96
244	Cunningham C-3 Coupe by Vignale	1953	750000	950000	yes	1100000	935000	1067000	1.29
245	Ferrari 365 GTS by Pininfarina	1969	2800000	3200000		2722500	2314125	2640825	0.91
246	Mercedes-Benz 500 K open touring car	1936	n.a.		yes	1540000	1309000	1493800
247	Porsche 356 1500 Coupe by Reutter	1951	600000	700000		1017500	864875	986975	1.57
248	Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy	1929	1400000	1700000		1430000	1215500	1387100	0.92
249	Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series III Coupe by Pinin Farina	1959	5500000	6500000		5335000	4534750	5174950	0.89
250	Porsche 911 Carrera RS	1992	325000	375000	Yes	275000	233750	266750	0.79
251	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster	1960	1250000	1500000		1375000	1168750	1333750	1
252	Ferrari 500/735 Mondial Spider by Pinin Farina	1954	4000000	5500000		3850000	3272500	3734500	0.81
253	Avions Voisin C28 Cabriolet by Saliot	1938	800000	1000000
254	Oldsmobile Autocrat "Yellow Peril"	1911	650000	750000		605000	514250	586850	0.86
255	Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport	1995	400000	500000	yes	407000	345950	394790	0.9
256	Porsche 908/03	1970	3500000	4500000		3575000	3038750	3467750	0.89
257	Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A	1937	n.a.		yes	2585000	2197250	2507450
258	Lamborghini Diablo GTR	2000	580000	780000
259	Porsche 356 A Speedster by Reutter	1958	325000	425000		319000	271150	309430	0.85
260	Delahaye 135 M Coupe by Van Leersum	1946	withdrawn			withdrawn
261	Lamborghini Countach LP 400 'Periscopio'	1976	900000	1200000		1034000	878900	1002980	0.98
262	Ferrari 330 GTC	1967	550000	650000	Yes	561000	476850	544170	0.94
263	De Tomaso Pantera L	1974	125000	175000	yes	203500	172975	197395	1.36
264	Porsche 911 Turbo	1979	225000	275000	yes	231000	196350	224070	0.92
265	Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II by Saoutchik	1954	725000	900000		770000	654500	746900	0.95
266	Maserati Bora 4.9	1974	175000	225000	Yes	187000	158950	181390	0.94
267	AC Aceca-Bristol	1958	240000	280000		286000	243100	277420	1.1
268	Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI	1974	225000	275000	Yes	231000	196350	224070	0.92
269	Ferrari Testarossa	1986	150000	200000	yes	145750	123888	141378	0.83
270	Kurtis-Kraft 500 Half Midget	1958	25000	35000	yes	12100	10285	11737	0.4
271	Meyers Manx	1970	30000	40000	yes	64350	54698	62420	1.84