Solid results and few surprises at RM Auction in London

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Created on January 11, 2012

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Bruno von Rotz

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Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' (1959) - offered as lot 127 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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VW 1200 Beetle (1963) - offered as lot 101 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Daf 33 Variomatic (1974) - offered as lot 102 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston (1991) - offered as lot 105 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Ford Fairlane Galaxie 500 Sunliner Convertible (1959) - offered as lot 107 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible (1965) - offered as lot 108 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Ford Mustang 289 Convertible (1966) - offered as lot 109 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Ford Thunderbird (1956) - offered as lot 110 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Chevrolet Impala Convertible (1962) - offered as lot 111 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (1958) - offered as lot 112 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (1962) - offered as lot 113 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible (1956) - offered as lot 114 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible (1963) - offered as lot 115 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL (1964) - offered as lot 116 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Chevrolet Impala Convertible (1961) - offered as lot 117 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Chevrolet Bel Air Convetible (1957) - offered as lot 118 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Convertible (1958) - offered as lot 119 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Iso Grifo Series I (1966) - offered as lot 123 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Aston Martin DB 6 (1967) - offered as lot 124 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 FHC (1961) - offered as lot 125 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Bugatti Type 57C Stelvio Cabriolet by Gangloff (1937) - offered as lot 126 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Dino 246 GT (1971) - offered as lot 128 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Aston Martin DB 4 Series II (1960) - offered as lot 129 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Bentley S2 Continental Coupé (1960) - offered as lot 131 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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BRM V12 F1 (1975) - offered as lot 133 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Ellena (1958) - offered as lot 134 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé Adaptation by Pilkington (1963) - offered as lot 135 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible (1956) - offered as lot 136 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Dino 246 GTS (1974) - offered as lot 137 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Astra RNR2 FVC (1970) - offered as lot 138 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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AC Ace (1954) - offered as lot 139 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Aston Martin V8 Zagato Volante (1989) - offered as lot 140 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante 'X Pack' (1990) - offered as lot 141 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Ogle SX1000 GT (1963) - offered as lot 143 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale (1963) - offered as lot 144 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (1970) - offered as lot 145 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Maserati Ghibli Spyder (1970) - offered as lot 146 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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ASA 1000 GT (1964) - offered as lot 147 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Aston Martin DB 6 (1967) - offered as lot 148 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Auburn 852 SC Boattail Speedster (1936) - offered as lot 149 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Ferrari 250 GT/E Series 1 (1961) - offered as lot 150 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Rolls-Royce Phantom I Torpedo Tourer by Hooper (1929) - offered as lot 151 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Lamborghini Miura P400S (1970) - offered as lot 152 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Aston Martin DB 6 Shooting Brake (1967) - offered as lot 153 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Bentley Continental R-Type Fastback Sports Saloon (1952) - offered as lot 154 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Rolls-Royce Corniche III Drophead Coupé (1991) - offered as lot 157 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Fiat-Abarth 750 GT Zagato (1956) - offered as lot 159 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Mercedes-Benz 220S Cabriolet (1958) - offered as lot 160 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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SS Jaguar 100 2 1/2-Litre Roadster (1936) - offered as lot 161 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Drophead Coupé by Carlton (1932) - offered as lot 162 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Bentley 4 1/4-Litre Four-Seater Tourer by James E. Pearce (1936) - offered as lot 163 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S Cabriolet Pininfarina (1948) - offered as lot 164 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Porsche 959 'Komfort' (1988) - offered as lot 165 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Aston Martin DB 5 (1964) - offered as lot 166 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Testa Fissa (1930) - offered as lot 167 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato 'Coda Tonda' by Carrozzeria Zagato (1960) - offered as lot 168 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Lancia Stratos 'Stradale' (1973) - offered as lot 169 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Coupé (1951) - offered as lot 171 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 (1934) - offered as lot 173 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Cabriolet (1959) - offered as lot 174 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Lotus Esprit S1 (1978) - offered as lot 175 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Competizione Conversion (1970) - offered as lot 176 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Ferrari 275 GTS (1965) - offered as lot 177 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V-12 Convertible (1972) - offered as lot 178 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Bentley 4 1/4-Litre Saloon by Mann Egerton (1937) - offered as lot 179 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet (1970) - offered as lot 180 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Jaguar XK150 S 3.4-Litre Roadster (1959) - Lot 181 - offered but not sold at the RM Auctions London sale in October 2012

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1957) - offered as lot 182 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (1964) - offered as lot 183 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (1955) - offered as lot 184 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Aston Martin DB 5 Convertible (1964) - offered as lot 185 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupé (1964) - offered as lot 186 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Osca 1600 GT Zagato (1963) - offered as lot 187 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Cadillac Model F Four-Passenger Touring (1904) - offered as lot 189 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Limousine (1967) - offered as lot 190 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Citroën DS21 EFI Decapotable (1970) - offered as lot 191 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Jensen Interceptor Series IV Convertible (1975) - offered as lot 192 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca de Ville by Gurney Nutting (1934) - offered as lot 194 at the RM Auctions sale in London on October 31, 2012

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Summary

The RM auction in London on October 31, 2012 was eagerly awaited. It was hoped that it would take a pulse on the classic car market, which was often described as overheated. The result exceeded the expectations of the skeptics. Nevertheless, no sales records could be celebrated, but the sales rate and prices achieved can be described as solid, there were hardly any surprises, but there were favorable opportunities. This auction report describes the atmosphere and dynamics of the event, looks at individual offers, shows most of the vehicles in pictures and lists the results in detail.

This article contains the following chapters

Wide range on offer
Solid sales result
Healthy supply dynamics
Few surprises "at the top"
Cheap plastic
Rare Alu-300-SL just misses the reserve price
No clear pattern in the unsold objects
Results in detail

Estimated reading time: 9min

Preview (beginning of the article)

The RM Auctions London auction on October 31, 2012 had been eagerly awaited and it was hoped that it would take the pulse of the classic car market, which has often been described as overheated. Wide range on offer 81 classic and vintage cars were finally called up after the withdrawal of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato and a Ferrari 275 GTS, in addition to several motorcycles and newer vehicles. The total value of the classics on offer amounted to around £18 million (average estimate). The average estimated price was almost £220,000 per vehicle. As many as a third of the lots were sold with "no reserve", i.e. without a minimum price.

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