Lots of confidence at the RM auction in Arizona (2012)

Name: BMW 507 1959
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Created on January 27, 2012

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Bruno von Rotz

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RM Auctions

Darin Schnabel - courtesy of RM Auctions

Aaron Summerfield - courtesy of RM Auctions

Ned Jackson - courtesy of RM Auctions

Darin Schnabel - courtesy of RM Auction

Newell Coach Corporation

Hugh Hamilton - courtesy of RM Auctions

Shooters.biz - courtesy of RM Auctions

David Arnold - courtesy of RM Auctions

Glenn Zanotti - courtesy of RM Auctions

Tim Scott - courtesy of RM Auctions

ACME - courtesy of RM Auctions

Scott Farence - Courtesy of RM Auction

Patrick Ernzen - courtesy of RM Auctions

Alan Pomatto

Douglas Thompson - courtesy of RM Auctions

Teddy Pieper - courtesy of RM Auctions

Glenn Zanotti - courtesy of RM Auction

Yana Shevchenko - courtesy of RM Auctions

206'250

Sean Smith - Courtesy of RM Auctions

Ned Jackson - Courtesy of RM Auction

ACME Photo - Courtesy of RM Auctions

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy of RM Auctions

Darin Schnabel - Courtesy of RM Auction

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Ferrari F40 Berlinetta (1991) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 781,000

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BMW 507 (1959) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 990,000

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Allard K3 Roadster (1954) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 57,750

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Alvis TE21 Series III Drophead Coupe (1964) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 66,000

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Aston Martin DB 4 Coupe (1962) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 363,000

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Aston Martin DB 6 (1968) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 198,000

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Aston Martin DB Mk III Coupe (1958) - could not be sold at the RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012)

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Auburn V-12 Speedster (1932) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 429,000

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Austin-Healey 100 M Le Mans Roadster (1955) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 162,250

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BMW Isetta 300 (1956) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 35,750

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Brewster-Knight Model 41 Landaulet (1915) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 88,000

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Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible (1957) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 132,000

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Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Town Car Concept (1956) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 258,500

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Cadillac Rear-Entry Tonneau (1903) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 134,750

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Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (1950) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 66,000

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Cadillac V-12 2-4 Passenger Rumble Seat Coupé (1933) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 110,000

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Cadillac V-16 Presidential Convertible Parade Limousine (1938) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 269,500

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Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe (1967) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 93,500

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Chevrolet Corvette "Bubbletop" Roadster (1954) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 176,000

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Chevrolet Corvette 427 435 Stingray Roadster (1967) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 205,000

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Chevrolet Nickey Camaro SS (1967) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 385,000

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Cord 812 SC "Sportsman" Convertible Coupe (1937) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 385,000

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Cord 812 SC Phaeton (1937) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 148,500

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DeSoto Airflow Coupe (1934) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 52,250

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DeSoto FireFlite Sportsman Hardtop (1956) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 125,000

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Dino 246 GTS (1973) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 203,500

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Dodge "Mr. Norm" Hemi Challenger RT (1971) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 308,000

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Duesenberg Model J LWB Dual Cowl Phaeton (1930) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 880,000

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Duryea Four-Wheel Phaeton (1901) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 96,250

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Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta (1958) - could not be sold at the RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012)

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Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta (1963) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 979,000

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Ferrari 342 America Coupe Speciale (1952) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 632,500

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Ferrari 410 Superamerica Coupe (1957) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 1,815,000

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Ford Cabriolet (1933) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 71,500

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Ford Model 18 V-8 Convertible (1932) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 93,500

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Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback (1970) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 170,500

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Ford Thunderbird (1957) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 49,500

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Goggomobil TS400 Coupé (1964) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 27,500

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Hudson Commodore Convertible (1950) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 44,000

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Isotta-Fraschini Tipo 8A Boat-Tail Tourer (1927) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 407,000

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Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2 Fixed Head Coupe (1969) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 40,700

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Jaguar E-Type Series III Convertible V12 (1973) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 60,500

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Jaguar Mark V Laundaulette (1950) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 57,750

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Jaguar XJ220S Coupé (1993) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 230,000

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Jaguar XKSS Roadster Recreation (1957) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 145,750

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Kaiser-Darrin Roadster (1954) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 99,000

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Lagonda 3-Liter Tourer (1933) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 198,000

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Lincoln Continental Convertible (1963) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 66,000

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Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible (1960) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 137,500

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Lincoln Continental Resto-Rod Coupe (1941) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 99,000

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Lincoln Model KB Convertible Roadster (1934) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 123,750

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Lincoln Seven-Passenger Sport Touring (1925) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 68,750

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Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe (1931) - could not be sold at the RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012)

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Maserati 3500 GT Berlinetta (1957) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 165,000

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Maserati Ghibli Spyder (1971) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 302,500

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe (1955) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 632,500

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1957) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 737,000

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Mercedes-Benz 560 SL (1986) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 38,500

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Nash-Healey Roadster (1953) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 71,500

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Oldsmobile Fiesta Convertible (1953) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 104,500

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Packard Caribbean Convertible (1953) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 74,250

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Packard Darrin One-Eighty Convertible Victoria (1941) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 225,500

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Packard Model 833 Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton (1931) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 110,000

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Packard Model 840 Deluxe Eight Convertible Coupe (1931) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 105,000

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Packard Twelve 2-4-Passenger Coupe (1937) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 165,000

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Packard Twelve Five-Passenger Phaeton (1935) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 154,000

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Pierce-Arrow Model 48 7-Passenger Touring (1915) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD AZ12_r130_02

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Pierce-Arrow Model 48 Dual-Valve Four-Passenger Roadster (1919) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 165,000

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Pontiac GTO Convertible (1967) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD xx

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Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster (1958) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 335,000

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Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster (1989) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 110,000

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Porsche 911 S Targa (1973) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 88,000

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Porsche 911 T 2.4 (1972) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 44,000

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Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster (1966) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 880,000

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Shelby GT 350 Fastback (1965) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 198,000

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Shelby GT500 428 SCJ Fastback (1970) - could not be sold at the RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012)

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Waverley Electric Surrey (1903) - sold at RM Auction Arizona (January 19 and 20, 2012) for USD 110,000

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Summary

The first auctions of the new year are always watched with particular interest, especially in turbulent times - the credit crisis and high unemployment figures send their regards. The results of the RM Auction on January 19 and 20, 2012 in Arizona, which traditionally heralds in the New Year, were accordingly eagerly awaited. If one event can be interpreted as an indicator for the year as a whole, then the classic car community is in for a good year. 133 vintage and classic cars worth an estimated 24 million euros or CHF 29 million were on display. Around 90% of them were sold at an average price of 160,407 euros, or 193.874 CHF. 19 vehicles were sold above the average estimated value before taxes/surcharges, 101 just or significantly below. This article lists the complete results and takes a closer look at some of the vehicles on offer. The accompanying picture gallery shows the most beautiful vehicles.

This article contains the following chapters

BMW 507 still at an all-time high
Ferrari Festival
SLs in all price ranges
Many rarities below the estimated price
Exceptional examples
Small ones with mixed results
Complete results of the RM Auction in Arizona

Estimated reading time: 7min

Preview (beginning of the article)

The first auctions of the new year are always watched with particular interest, especially in turbulent times - the credit crisis and high unemployment figures send their regards. The results of the RM Auction on January 19 and 20, 2012 in Arizona, which traditionally heralds in the New Year, were accordingly eagerly awaited. If a single event can be interpreted as an indicator for the year as a whole, then the classic car community is in for a good year. 133 vintage and classic cars worth an estimated 24 million euros or CHF 29 million were on display. Around 90% of these were sold at an average price of 160,407 euros or 193,874 CHF. 19 vehicles were sold before taxes/surcharges above the average estimated value, 101 just or significantly below.

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