The big auctions in Scottsdale/Arizona are not yet history and the next big events are already on the horizon.
On March 8, 2014, RM Auctions will be auctioning off around 80 selected classic cars in Amelia Island.
Highlight Pray collection
Of particular interest at this auction will be a selection from the collection of Malcolm S. Pray Jr. who died in 2013. Pray was so successful as a dealer of Audi and Saab (among other brands) that he was able to build up a large car museum. Some of the gems are now for sale on Amelia Island.
Jewel Delahaye 135 Competition Roadster by Figoni
Only two examples of the Delahaye 135 Competition Roadster with a short wheelbase, which was customized by Figoni et Falaschi according to drawings by Géo Ham. The car on offer with chassis number 48667 had been owned by Pray since 1964.
Original BMW 507 from 1957
BMW 507s were only built in small numbers, chassis 70156 with factory hardtop and Rudge wheels had already been in the Pray collection since 1972.
Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet from 1961
The Ferrari 250 GT II Cabriolet from 1961 represents another classic from the Pray collection, which includes rare American sports cars and limousines as well as European cars. Chassis 2093GT was purchased by Pray back in 1969 and the car is complete with the correct engine and factory hardtop.
It will be interesting to see how high the prices will go for these rarities, which have now been traded for the first time in almost 50 years.
More information about the Amelia Island auction can be found on the RM Auction website.
