Gooding & Co Amelia Island on March 9, 2018 - Barn finds and lots of Porsches

TEXTFebruary 25, 2018 · 7 min

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Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy Long Nose (1966) - as Lot 015 together with the Shelby Cobra 427 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Nash Airflyte 600 Sedan (1949) - as lot 006 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy Long Nose (1966) - as lot 015 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Shelby Cobra 427 (1967) - as lot 016 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.1 Turbo (1974) - as lot 022 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Porsche Carrera RSR Turbo (1974) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1974 with Herbert Müller at the wheel

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Alpine A110 1100 (1963) - as lot 025 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Ford GT40 Mk IV (1967) - as lot 028 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1 Coupé (1956) - as lot 036 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Porsche 962C (1990) - as lot 038 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Ferrari 212 Europa Cabriolet (1952) - as lot 047 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Porsche 964 Turbo S Leichtbau (1993) - as lot 053 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Porsche 934 (1976) - as lot 068 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Porsche 959 Komfort (1987) - as lot 073 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

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Nash Airflyte 600 Sedan (1949) - als Lot 006 an der Gooding & Co Amelia Island Versteigerung am 9. März 2018

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Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy Long Nose (1966) - als Lot 015 an der Gooding & Co Amelia Island Versteigerung am 9. März 2018

On March 9, 2018, Gooding & Co will auction 87 cars and an engine-transmission unit at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Bids are expected to total USD 54.2 million (EUR 44 million, CHF 50.7 million), an average of USD 616,000 (EUR 501,000, CHF 576,000) per vehicle.

More classic cars than pre-war vehicles

Gooding is offering just two cars, a Bugatti and a Peugeot, from the years before the Second World War, but 21 youngtimers and neoclassics built after 1989. No wonder the average age is just 46 years.

54 lots or 61 percent of the offer will be knocked down without a reserve price. Whether this will pay off for the consignors remains to be seen.

26 car manufacturers represented

Just 26 car brands are represented in the 88 lots, almost half of which come from Porsche.

Porsche 959 Komfort (1987) - as lot 073 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

There are also nine Ferrari and eight Mercedes-Benz. The other manufacturers are represented with a maximum of three cars, but many such as Alpine, Autobianchi, Fiat, Nash or Triumph are only represented with one.

The Ferrari 275 GTB from the "barn"

It wasn't a barn that a Ferrari 275 GTB was driven into together with a Shelby Cobra in 1991. It was a new garage at the time. But the special thing is that the cars never came out of their new storage facility again until 2017.

Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy Long Nose (1966) - as lot 015 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

For 26 years, the Ferrari 275 GTB with chassis number 08125 is said to have waited there for its next appearance, untouched but well kept. In 2017, the owner decided to sell the car, which he had liked so much at the time because of its beauty. After a minor mechanical intervention, the car was running again and was presented at the Palm Beach Cavallino Classic in January 2018, still covered in the dust that had found its way onto the car over a quarter of a century.

Now the car with its aluminum body and long nose is set to find a new owner for USD 2.5 to 3.25 million.

And a Shelby Cobra 427 to boot

In 1980, an American bought the Cobra with chassis number CSX3278 with just 13,000 miles on the clock. It was one of 260 road-going versions of the super-fast sports car built. After another 6,000 miles, the owner parked the 1967 Cobra next to his 275 GTB in 1991 and left it there for the next 26 years.

Shelby Cobra 427 (1967) - as lot 016 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

Now the car, still in its original condition and unrestored, is to find a new owner for USD 1 to 1.3 million.

An early Berlinette

Although Alpine A110s are frequently offered at auction, such an early version from 1963, built shortly after its launch in Paris in 1962, rarely comes under the hammer. Although chassis A1081554 has a title from 1965, it really does appear to be an earlier Alpine with a Gordini 1.1-liter engine, which took part in prestigious races in the USA at the time, namely the 12 Hours of Sebring, the Bahamas Speed Week, Lime Rock Park and Marlboro.

Alpine A110 1100 (1963) - as lot 025 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

Now the yellow Berlinette, restored in the 1980s, is to be auctioned for USD 120,000 to 140,000, albeit without a reserve price. Certainly a special opportunity for Alpine collectors.

Porsche supremacy

There is no shortage of special Porsches at Gooding. They make up almost half of the offer.

These include rare Porsche 356s, such as a 356 B 1600 GS/GT Carrera Coupé from 1960, estimated at USD 1.2 to 1.5 million, as well as more modern 993, 997 and even 991 models.

Porsche 964 Turbo S Leichtbau (1993) - as lot 053 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

The highlights include rare racing cars such as the 911 Carrera RSR 2.1 Turbo from 1974, the most expensive car, which is expected to fetch USD 6 to 8 million, and rare road versions such as the 964 Turbo S Leichtbau from 1993, which Gooding estimates at USD 1.6 to 2 million.

Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.1 Turbo (1974) - as lot 022 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

Given its history, it is understandable that the RSR is a valuable car. After all, chassis 911 460 9102 (R13) achieved second place overall at Le Mans in 1974 with Herbert Müller and Gijs van Lennep at the wheel. There was also a second place to celebrate at Watkins Glen, further placings were recorded at Le Castellet and Brands Hatch, while the car retired at Daytona in February 1977, now driven by Ognais, Follmer and Field.

Porsche 962C (1990) - as lot 038 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

The Porsche 962C from 1990 with chassis number 962-160, once entered by the Brun Motorsport team, can also look back on a Le Mans history. However, Walter Brun, Larrauri and Pareja retired in 1990, as did Huysman, Santal and Stirling the following year. This example was therefore not really successful, which is also reflected in its estimated value of USD 1.5 to 2 million.

The last Ford GT40

For the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ford built a new Ford GT40 that had little in common with its predecessor. 12 Appendix J chassis (up to 7 liters displacement) were produced, one of which, as expected, won the endurance classic in the Sarthe with Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt at the wheel.

Ford GT40 Mk IV (1967) - as lot 028 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

The car on offer is the last GT40 produced, which is said to have been taken to Le Mans as a replacement car.

Ford GT40 Mk IV (1967) - as lot 028 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

USD 2 to 2.5 million was estimated by the Gooding experts, bids can only be made in writing, by phone or in the auction room.

Rare Ferrari sports cars from the early days

Two Ferrari sports cars from the 1950s are among the most expensive cars in the auction.

Ferrari 212 Europa Cabriolet (1952) - as lot 047 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

There is an early 212 Europa with Ghia Cabriolet bodywork from 1952. Chassis 0233 EU was shown in Geneva and Turin in 1952 and reappeared a few years ago as a barn find. The car was then completely restored over a period of six years. USD 1.8 to 2.2 million has been estimated for this Ferrari, which is certainly not an everyday find.

Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series 1 Coupé (1956) - as lot 036 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

The Ferrari 410 Superamerica from the first series of 1956, which has only had three owners in its entire life and has been driven just 12,000 km, also has an unusual history. Chassis 0491 SA is now to find a new garage for USD 5 to 6 million.

Some special features

The Gooding & Co lot list reveals a few other rarities that could certainly be of interest to one or two enthusiasts.

Nash Airflyte 600 Sedan (1949) - as lot 006 at the Gooding & Co Amelia Island auction on March 9, 2018

For example, the Nash Airflyte 600 Sedan from 1949 or the Datsun 1600 Roadster from 1967, both of which are offered for less than USD 50,000 without a minimum price, could make you weak at the knees.

Further information and many pictures can be found on the Gooding & Co. website.

Vehicles on offer

The following table lists all vehicles on offer with estimated prices in USD, EUR and CHF. The conversion was made at the daily exchange rate (1 EUR = 1.23 USD, 1 CHF = 1.07 USD). The column "NoR" indicates vehicles offered without a minimum price with "yes". All data without guarantee.
The list can be sorted as desired by clicking on the column headings.

Lot	Vehicle	Year	$ Est from	$ Est to	€ Est from	€ Est to	CHF Est from	CHF Est to	NoR
001	Ferrari Tipo 128F Engine and Tipo 508E Gearbox	1962	100000	125000	81301	101626	93458	116822	Yes
002	Triumph TR3	1957	55000	70000	44715	56911	51402	65421	yes
003	Porsche 356 1500 Super Coupe	1953	70000	90000	56911	73171	65421	84112	yes
004	Datsun 1600 Roadster	1967	45000	55000	36585	44715	42056	51402	Yes
005	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL	1971	90000	110000	73171	89431	84112	102804	Yes
006	Nash Airflyte 600 Sedan	1949	35000	45000	28455	36585	32710	42056	Yes
007	Porsche 944	1986	35000	45000	28455	36585	32710	42056	yes
008	Porsche 993 Turbo S	1997	300000	375000	243902	304878	280374	350467
009	Mercedes-Benz 380 SL	1982	45000	55000	36585	44715	42056	51402	Yes
010	Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition	2014	175000	200000	142276	162602	163551	186916	Yes
011	Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina	1976	275000	325000	223577	264228	257009	303738
012	Fiat-Abarth 1000 TC Berlina	1962	80000	100000	65041	81301	74766	93458	Yes
013	Porsche 997 GT2 RS	2011	500000	600000	406504	487805	467290	560748
014	Jaguar XK120 Roadster	1952	120000	150000	97561	121951	112150	140187	Yes
015	Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose Alloy	1966	2500000	3250000	2032520	2642276	2336449	3037383
016	Shelby 427 Cobra	1967	1000000	1300000	813008	1056911	934579	1214953
017	Lamborghini Diablo VT	1999	200000	250000	162602	203252	186916	233645	yes
018	Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet	1971	300000	350000	243902	284553	280374	327103
019	Chevrolet Corvette 327/350 Coupe	1967	75000	95000	60976	77236	70093	88785	Yes
020	Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe	1960	250000	280000	203252	227642	233645	261682
021	Ferrari 575M	2002	175000	225000	142276	182927	163551	210280	Yes
022	Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.1 Turbo	1974	6000000	8000000	4878049	6504065	5607477	7476636
023	Kurtis 500S	1954	125000	175000	101626	142276	116822	163551	Yes
024	Lamborghini 350 GT	1965	600000	700000	487805	569106	560748	654206
025	Alpine A110 1100	1963	120000	140000	97561	113821	112150	130841	yes
026	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster	1958	1000000	1250000	813008	1016260	934579	1168224
027	Porsche 911 2.0 S	1969	150000	200000	121951	162602	140187	186916	Yes
028	Ford GT40 Mk IV	1967	2000000	2500000	1626016	2032520	1869159	2336449
029	Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 Le Mans	1954	100000	130000	81301	105691	93458	121495	Yes
030	Porsche 356 B 1600 GS/GT Carrera Coupe	1960	1200000	1500000	975610	1219512	1121495	1401869
031	Chrysler 300B	1956	150000	200000	121951	162602	140187	186916	Yes
032	Porsche 911	1966	275000	350000	223577	284553	257009	327103
033	Porsche 356 A Speedster	1957	550000	675000	447154	548780	514019	630841
034	Porsche 911 2.0 S Rally	1967	250000	300000	203252	243902	233645	280374
035	Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale	1964	125000	150000	101626	121951	116822	140187	Yes
036	Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series I Coupe	1956	5000000	6000000	4065041	4878049	4672897	5607477
037	Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz	1957	150000	200000	121951	162602	140187	186916	Yes
038	Porsche 962C	1990	1500000	2000000	1219512	1626016	1401869	1869159
039	Peugeot V2Y2	1910	140000	180000	113821	146341	130841	168224	Yes
040	Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring	1973	n.a		n.a.		n.a.
041	Porsche 914 2.0	1974	60000	80000	48780	65041	56075	74766	Yes
042	Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow Edition	2002	40000	50000	32520	40650	37383	46729	Yes
043	Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB	1968	120000	150000	97561	121951	112150	140187	Yes
044	Porsche 918 Spyder	2015	1400000	1700000	1138211	1382114	1308411	1588785
045	Mercedes-Benz 300 D Adenauer	1958	75000	100000	60976	81301	70093	93458	Yes
046	Porsche 928	1982	25000	35000	20325	28455	23364	32710	yes
047	Ferrari 212 Europa Cabriolet	1952	1800000	2200000	1463415	1788618	1682243	2056075
048	Porsche 356 A Cabriolet	1959	175000	225000	142276	182927	163551	210280	yes
049	Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Roadster	1961	300000	400000	243902	325203	280374	373832
050	Porsche 930	1977	160000	200000	130081	162602	149533	186916	yes
051	Shelby 289 Cobra	1964	1000000	1250000	813008	1016260	934579	1168224
052	March-Chevrolet 83G	1983	200000	300000	162602	243902	186916	280374	yes
053	Porsche 964 Turbo S lightweight construction	1993	1600000	2000000	1300813	1626016	1495327	1869159
054	Porsche 993 Carrera 3.8 RS	1996	600000	700000	487805	569106	560748	654206
055	Porsche 993 GT2	1996	1500000	1800000	1219512	1463415	1401869	1682243
056	Kurtis Kraft Midget Racer	1947	40000	60000	32520	48780	37383	56075	Yes
057	Mercedes-Benz 300 Sb Coupe	1955	475000	550000	386179	447154	443925	514019
058	Ferrari Enzo	2003	2400000	2700000	1951220	2195122	2242991	2523364	Yes
059	Fiat 1100 Coupe	1953	400000	500000	325203	406504	373832	467290
060	Porsche 930	1988	130000	160000	105691	130081	121495	149533	Yes
061	Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio	1936	450000	600000	365854	487805	420561	560748
062	Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile Special	1961	55000	75000	44715	60976	51402	70093	Yes
063	Shelby 427 Cobra	1966	1100000	1400000	894309	1138211	1028037	1308411
064	Porsche 911 2.4 E Targa	1973	200000	250000	162602	203252	186916	233645	yes
065	Ferrari 365 GTC/4	1973	250000	300000	203252	243902	233645	280374
066	Porsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera Coupe	1957	600000	700000	487805	569106	560748	654206
067	Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano	2007	375000	475000	304878	386179	350467	443925
068	Porsche 934	1976	1200000	1600000	975610	1300813	1121495	1495327
069	BMW 635 CSi	1989	70000	90000	56911	73171	65421	84112	Yes
070	Lamborghini Countach 5000S	1984	300000	400000	243902	325203	280374	373832
071	Porsche 356 B Cabriolet	1960	150000	200000	121951	162602	140187	186916	Yes
072	Porsche 911 2.0 S	1969	160000	180000	130081	146341	149533	168224	Yes
073	Porsche 959 Comfort	1987	900000	1200000	731707	975610	841121	1121495	Yes
074	Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6	1994	225000	275000	182927	223577	210280	257009	Yes
075	Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster	1989	250000	325000	203252	264228	233645	303738	Yes
076	Porsche 993 Turbo S	1997	325000	375000	264228	304878	303738	350467	Yes
077	Porsche 911 2.4 S	1972	200000	250000	162602	203252	186916	233645	Yes
078	Porsche 991 GT3 RS	2016	175000	250000	142276	203252	163551	233645	Yes
079	Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Targa	1993	75000	100000	60976	81301	70093	93458	Yes
080	Porsche 356 C Cabriolet	1965	170000	200000	138211	162602	158879	186916	Yes
081	Porsche Carrera GT	2005	800000	1000000	650407	813008	747664	934579	Yes
082	Porsche 993 Turbo	1996	150000	180000	121951	146341	140187	168224	Yes
083	Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 Split-Window Coupe	1963	90000	120000	73171	97561	84112	112150	Yes
084	BMW 2002 Turbo	1975	130000	160000	105691	130081	121495	149533	Yes
085	Jaguar XK120 SE Roadster	1953	120000	140000	97561	113821	112150	130841	yes
086	Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider	1966	200000	250000	162602	203252	186916	233645	yes
087	Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser	1971	80000	100000	65041	81301	74766	93458	Yes
088	Porsche 356 SC Coupe	1964	100000	125000	81301	101626	93458	116822	yes

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