RM Sotheby's Milano 2025 - the bull was convincing

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Created on May 23, 2025

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Bruno von Rotz

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Paolo Carlini - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Kevin Van Campenhout - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Neil Fraser - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Simon Gosselin - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Peter Singhof - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Simon Clay - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ivan Caravona - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ebrahim Alawadhi - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Dennis Noten - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Keno Zache - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Maximilian Vogl - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Dirk de Jager - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Willem Verstraten - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Federico Vecchio - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Justin Schmoeller - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Oliver Hirtenfelder - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Paolo Carlini - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Kevin Van Campenhout - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Neil Fraser - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Simon Gosselin - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Peter Singhof - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Simon Clay - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ivan Caravona - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Ebrahim Alawadhi - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Dennis Noten - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Keno Zache - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Maximilian Vogl - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Dirk de Jager - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Willem Verstraten - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Federico Vecchio - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Justin Schmoeller - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Oliver Hirtenfelder - Courtesy RM Sotheby's

Lamborghini Miura P400 SV (1971) - as lot 146 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Autobianchi Bianchina Furgoncino (1967) - as lot 109 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Cisitalia 505 DF by Ghia (1953) - as lot 110 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Abarth-Simca 2000 Corsa (1964) - as lot 111 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 (2008) - as lot 112 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage 'Oscar India' (1985) - as lot 113 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Jaguar XJ220 (1994) - as lot 114 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Lamborghini Reventón Roadster (2010) - as lot 115 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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BMW M1 (1980) - as lot 116 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Ferrari 365 GTC by Pininfarina (1969) - as lot 117 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition by Bertone (1989) - as lot 118 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina (1962) - as lot 119 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Porsche 959 'Speedster' (1987) - as lot 120 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Lancia Delta HF Integrale 8V Group A (1989) - as lot 121 at RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti (1972) - as lot 122 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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McLaren MP4-16 (2001) - as lot 123 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1956) - as lot 124 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1962) - as lot 125 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Maserati A6G/54 Coupé by Allemano (1956) - as lot 126 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Ferrari F40 (1989) - as lot 127 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Aston Martin DBRS9 (2007) - as lot 128 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Facel Vega Facel II (1962) - as lot 129 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Abarth 207 A Spyder by Boano (1955) - as lot 130 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine by Vignale (1954) - as lot 131 at RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Lungo Cabriolet by Pinin Farina (1932) - as lot 132 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Ferrari F355 Berlinetta (1995) - as lot 133 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Alfa Romeo 6C Gran Sport Spider Series IV by Zagato (1930) - as lot 134 at RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet (2006) - as lot 135 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Coupé (2005) - as Lot 136 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Porsche 911 GT2 R (1997) - as lot 137 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2002) - as lot 138 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1954) - as lot 139 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (2004) - as lot 140 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 (1974) - as lot 141 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 RSR (1998) - as lot 142 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Porsche 911 GT3 R 'RSR Specification' (2000) - as lot 143 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet by Pinin Farina (1949) - as lot 144 at RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Aston Martin DB Short-Chassis Volante (1965) - as lot 145 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone (1971) - as lot 146 at the RM Sotheby's Milan Auction 2025

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Summary

On May 22, 2025, RM Sotheby's auctioned 38 automobiles with an average value of over EUR 900,000 at the Fonderia Macchi Carl near the center of Milan. Although the turnout was good, only 45% of the cars were sold directly. While the bidders were hesitant about Porsche, they were very enthusiastic about Lamborghini. Even a world auction record was broken. This review analyzes the results and shows the mood on site and all the vehicles in the picture.

This article contains the following chapters

Exclusively European makes
Lambo Festival
Ferrari solid
Only one of three 300 SLs sold
Little interest in Alfa Romeo classics
Racing Porsche models did not attract
Little interest in super-rare cars

Estimated reading time: 4min

Preview (beginning of the article)

For the first time, RM Sotheby's organized an auction in the beautiful and popular city of Milan. On May 22, 2025, 38 automobiles worth over EUR 35 million went under the hammer at the Fonderia Macchi Carl near the city center. With an average value of over EUR 900,000, exclusivity was guaranteed. 17 cars (45%) were sold, while the bids for the remaining 21 were not sufficient for an immediate knockdown. With only three cars offered without a reserve price, this was at least partially foreseeable. On average, the cars were a good 47 years old and they all came from Europe. Seven Porsche, five Ferrari, five Mercedes-Benz, four Aston Martin and three Lamborghini made up a good two thirds of the cars on offer, while more exotic brands such as Cisitalia, Facel Vega and Autobianchi were each represented by one car.

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