Normally, many older cars are also auctioned at Amelia Island, as visitors to the Concours are naturally also interested in the pre-war generation. However, Gooding & Co is taking a different approach on March 6, 2020 and offering a surprisingly young selection of classics and neoclassics. In fact, the average age is around 36 years. Nevertheless, the total value of the 88 cars on offer (plus a motorcycle and a 1:2 scale vehicle) is an impressive USD 38.2 million, which works out at USD 424,583 per vehicle. Around 70 percent of the lots are offered without a reserve price.
Strong focus on German brands
Only 21 car brands are represented on Gooding & Co, a quarter of which come from Germany. In terms of vehicles on offer, however, as many as 63 percent are German-made, with 57 cars from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, RUF and Volkswagen alone going under the hammer.
Seven cars bear a Ferrari badge, the remaining brands are represented by a handful of cars at most in the catalog.
With the exception of American Bantam, there are no real exotics.
Only very few old cars
Just three cars date from the pre-war period, another from the war period, the rest were built after 1956. However, the early Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost from 1914 on offer is one of the more expensive vehicles in the auction with an estimated value of USD 2.7 to 3.7 million.
65 cars or more than two thirds were built after 1970, 35 even after 1990.
The so-called neo-classics with vintages from 2000 onwards are very strongly represented, with 26 cars in total. Which in turn explains the low average age.
Large BMW selection
A total of 18 BMW brand vehicles went under the hammer at the Gooding auction at Racquet Park in Florida. On average, they are exactly 30 years old.
The super classics such as the 507 or M1 are missing, but there are neo-classics such as the BMW 1M from 2011 (USD 40,000 to 60,000), several BMW M3s (E30 and E36) and a BMW 2002 Turbo from 1974 (USD 150,000 to 175,000).
The BMW "Bavaria" from 1971, an E3 2800, which is described as very original and in excellent condition, could also be of interest. USD 25,000 to 35,000 was set as the estimated value.
The Porsche with Swiss bodywork
As is well known, the Beutler brothers built bodies for the Porsche 356 almost from the very beginning. Early convertibles were fitted in Thun. Later, the Beutlers began to re-body the 356 so that it offered more space.
One of these coupés, chassis 13031, is being offered in Amelia Island for USD 400,000 to 600,000. Only five of these coupés are said to have been built in total, and the car offered by Gooding is said to be one of the two vehicles exhibited on the Beutler stand at the 1960 Geneva Motor Show.
There is a high probability that this could be the case, as the cars appear to match in terms of color choice.
The rest of the Porsche line-up of 21 cars consists of several 911 models, at least three 914 variants, but also eight vehicles of youngtimer and neoclassic age. There are also three more recent RUF models.
The most expensive is a Porsche 934 from 1976, which was valued at USD 1.25 to 1.6 million.
Classic Mercedes portfolio
The Mercedes selection is more traditional in comparison to the BMW range.
There is a 300 SL, two 190 SLs, a 280 SL Pagoda and a 560 SL from 1987. Some of the estimates are surprisingly high; a 190 SL from 1961, for example, is said to be worth USD 150,000 to 180,000, which is explained with a "complete nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration".
Volkswagen in the five-digit range
There are five VW models in the Gooding lot list: three Beetles, a Karmann-Ghia and a Westfalia Campmobile. None of the cars are really cheap; a Beetle Sedan from 1973 is said to cost USD 30,000 to 40,000.
At USD 35,000 to 45,000, the early Beetle 1200 from 1957 seems almost affordable. However, all VWs are sold without a reserve price.
Even super classics
Of course, Gooding & Co is not completely without the super classics known from other auctions.
This group includes the most expensive car in the auction, a Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider from 1958, chassis 0937 GT, which is expected to find a new owner for USD 9 to 11 million.
The Dino 246 GT from 1973 is also one of the super classics, the unusually painted example has an estimate of USD 325,000 to 375,000.
Two cars on offer bear the Maserati trident, a Ghibli 4.9 SS Spider from 1972 (USD 900,000 to 1.1 million) and a Frua Quattroporte Series II from 1966 (USD 60,000 to 80,000).
A Lamborghini 350 GT from 1964 (USD 400,000 to 500,000) and a Miura P400 S from 1969 (USD 1.4 to 1.8 million) will go under the hammer.
And of course, the Audi Sport quattro from 1986 (USD 550,000 to 700,000) is also among the super classics.
More information and pictures of the individual vehicles can be found on the Gooding & Co. website.
Offered Vehicles
The following table lists all offered vehicles with estimated prices. The price conversion was made at the exchange rate valid at the time of publication. All information is provided without guarantee.
| Lot | Car | Year | NoR | USD Est from | USD Est to | CHF Est from | CHF Est to | EUR Est from | EUR Est to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | American Bantam Roadster | 1938 | Yes | 35'000 | 55'000 | 34'300 | 53'900 | 32'200 | 50'600 |
| 002 | Mercedes-Benz 560 SL | 1987 | Yes | 40'000 | 60'000 | 39'200 | 58'800 | 36'800 | 55'200 |
| 003 | Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 | 1974 | Yes | 40'000 | 50'000 | 39'200 | 49'000 | 36'800 | 46'000 |
| 004 | Porsche 914 2.0 | 1973 | Yes | 45'000 | 65'000 | 44'100 | 63'700 | 41'400 | 59'800 |
| 005 | Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2008 | 300'000 | 350'000 | 294'000 | 343'000 | 276'000 | 322'000 | |
| 006 | BMW 535i | 1988 | Yes | 30'000 | 50'000 | 29'400 | 49'000 | 27'600 | 46'000 |
| 007 | Ferrari Testarossa | 1990 | Yes | 100'000 | 120'000 | 98'000 | 117'600 | 92'000 | 110'400 |
| 008 | BMW M Coupe | 2001 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 49'000 | 68'600 | 46'000 | 64'400 |
| 009 | Volkswagen Beetle Sedan | 1973 | Yes | 30'000 | 40'000 | 29'400 | 39'200 | 27'600 | 36'800 |
| 010 | BMW M6 | 1988 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 68'600 | 88'200 | 64'400 | 82'800 |
| 011 | Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta | 2015 | 425'000 | 500'000 | 416'500 | 490'000 | 391'000 | 460'000 | |
| 012 | AC Aceca | 1960 | Yes | 130'000 | 160'000 | 127'400 | 156'800 | 119'600 | 147'200 |
| 013 | RUF RT12 | 2007 | 325'000 | 400'000 | 318'500 | 392'000 | 299'000 | 368'000 | |
| 014 | Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Sedan | 1941 | Yes | 100'000 | 130'000 | 98'000 | 127'400 | 92'000 | 119'600 |
| 015 | Ford GT | 2006 | Yes | 300'000 | 350'000 | 294'000 | 343'000 | 276'000 | 322'000 |
| 016 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL | 1969 | Yes | 200'000 | 250'000 | 196'000 | 245'000 | 184'000 | 230'000 |
| 017 | Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 | 1979 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 78'400 | 98'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 |
| 018 | Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Cabriolet | 1960 | Yes | 140'000 | 180'000 | 137'200 | 176'400 | 128'800 | 165'600 |
| 019 | Mercedes-Benz G500 Three-Door | 1999 | Yes | 100'000 | 130'000 | 98'000 | 127'400 | 92'000 | 119'600 |
| 020 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster | 1961 | 150'000 | 180'000 | 147'000 | 176'400 | 138'000 | 165'600 | |
| 021 | Ferrari Dino 246 GT | 1973 | 325'000 | 375'000 | 318'500 | 367'500 | 299'000 | 345'000 | |
| 022 | Porsche Boxster Spyder | 2016 | Yes | 150'000 | 175'000 | 147'000 | 171'500 | 138'000 | 161'000 |
| 023 | Ferrari F12tdf | 2016 | 750'000 | 800'000 | 735'000 | 784'000 | 690'000 | 736'000 | |
| 024 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce | 1960 | Yes | 120'000 | 140'000 | 117'600 | 137'200 | 110'400 | 128'800 |
| 025 | Porsche 993 Carrera RS | 1996 | 350'000 | 400'000 | 343'000 | 392'000 | 322'000 | 368'000 | |
| 026 | BMW M5 | 2002 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 49'000 | 68'600 | 46'000 | 64'400 |
| 027 | Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Drophead Coupe | 1935 | 250'000 | 325'000 | 245'000 | 318'500 | 230'000 | 299'000 | |
| 028 | Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR | 2016 | |||||||
| 029 | Lamborghini LP 770-4 Centenario Roadster | 2017 | 2'000'000 | 2'500'000 | 1'960'000 | 2'450'000 | 1'840'000 | 2'300'000 | |
| 030 | Ferrari F355 Spider | 1995 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 78'400 | 98'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 |
| 031 | Porsche 993 Turbo | 1996 | Yes | 160'000 | 180'000 | 156'800 | 176'400 | 147'200 | 165'600 |
| 032 | De Tomaso Pantera 90 Si | 1991 | 400'000 | 600'000 | 392'000 | 588'000 | 368'000 | 552'000 | |
| 033 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 1961 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 68'600 | 88'200 | 64'400 | 82'800 |
| 034 | Lamborghini Miura P400 S | 1969 | 1'400'000 | 1'800'000 | 1'372'000 | 1'764'000 | 1'288'000 | 1'656'000 | |
| 035 | Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition | 2016 | Yes | 175'000 | 225'000 | 171'500 | 220'500 | 161'000 | 207'000 |
| 036 | McLaren Senna | 2019 | 1'000'000 | 1'200'000 | 980'000 | 1'176'000 | 920'000 | 1'104'000 | |
| 037 | Maserati Quattroporte Series II | 1966 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 58'800 | 78'400 | 55'200 | 73'600 |
| 038 | Porsche 911 S | 1973 | 250'000 | 325'000 | 245'000 | 318'500 | 230'000 | 299'000 | |
| 039 | Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Club Coupe | 2016 | Yes | 160'000 | 200'000 | 156'800 | 196'000 | 147'200 | 184'000 |
| 040 | Audi Sport Quattro | 1986 | 550'000 | 700'000 | 539'000 | 686'000 | 506'000 | 644'000 | |
| 041 | Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe | 1965 | Yes | 40'000 | 60'000 | 39'200 | 58'800 | 36'800 | 55'200 |
| 042 | Ducati 750 Super Sport | 1974 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 147'000 | 196'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 |
| 043 | Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider | 1958 | 9'000'000 | 11'000'000 | 8'820'000 | 10'780'000 | 8'280'000 | 10'120'000 | |
| 044 | W154 Half-Scale Replica (Jg. Ca.) | 1993 | Yes | 15'000 | 20'000 | 14'700 | 19'600 | 13'800 | 18'400 |
| 045 | RUF CTR3 | 2009 | 800'000 | 1'000'000 | 784'000 | 980'000 | 736'000 | 920'000 | |
| 046 | Volkswagen Westfalia Campmobile | 1978 | Yes | 60'000 | 70'000 | 58'800 | 68'600 | 55'200 | 64'400 |
| 047 | McLaren MSO HS | 2016 | 400'000 | 450'000 | 392'000 | 441'000 | 368'000 | 414'000 | |
| 048 | Porsche 930 | 1986 | Yes | 130'000 | 160'000 | 127'400 | 156'800 | 119'600 | 147'200 |
| 049 | Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Spider | 1972 | 900'000 | 1'100'000 | 882'000 | 1'078'000 | 828'000 | 1'012'000 | |
| 050 | Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition | 2014 | Yes | 150'000 | 180'000 | 147'000 | 176'400 | 138'000 | 165'600 |
| 051 | Porsche 914/6 | 1970 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 78'400 | 98'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 |
| 052 | Porsche 356 B Super Coupe | 1961 | Yes | 180'000 | 220'000 | 176'400 | 215'600 | 165'600 | 202'400 |
| 053 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce | 1956 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 68'600 | 88'200 | 64'400 | 82'800 |
| 054 | Porsche 911 | 1966 | Yes | 150'000 | 180'000 | 147'000 | 176'400 | 138'000 | 165'600 |
| 055 | Porsche 911 SC Weissach Edition | 1980 | Yes | 45'000 | 55'000 | 44'100 | 53'900 | 41'400 | 50'600 |
| 056 | Porsche 356 B Super Coupe | 1961 | 400'000 | 600'000 | 392'000 | 588'000 | 368'000 | 552'000 | |
| 057 | Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 1300 | 1965 | Yes | 50'000 | 65'000 | 49'000 | 63'700 | 46'000 | 59'800 |
| 058 | Porsche 912 | 1966 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 49'000 | 68'600 | 46'000 | 64'400 |
| 059 | Porsche 914 | 1971 | Yes | 80'000 | 120'000 | 78'400 | 117'600 | 73'600 | 110'400 |
| 060 | Porsche 911 2.4 E | 1973 | Yes | 120'000 | 140'000 | 117'600 | 137'200 | 110'400 | 128'800 |
| 061 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 1957 | 1'000'000 | 1'300'000 | 980'000 | 1'274'000 | 920'000 | 1'196'000 | |
| 062 | Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0 | 2011 | Yes | 700'000 | 800'000 | 686'000 | 784'000 | 644'000 | 736'000 |
| 063 | Rolls-Royce 40/50 HP Silver Ghost Torpédo Phaeton | 1914 | 2'700'000 | 3'500'000 | 2'646'000 | 3'430'000 | 2'484'000 | 3'220'000 | |
| 064 | Lamborghini 350 GT | 1964 | Yes | 400'000 | 500'000 | 392'000 | 490'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 |
| 065 | Ford GT | 2017 | 800'000 | 1'000'000 | 784'000 | 980'000 | 736'000 | 920'000 | |
| 066 | McLaren MSO X | 2018 | Yes | 275'000 | 325'000 | 269'500 | 318'500 | 253'000 | 299'000 |
| 067 | Porsche 934 | 1976 | 1'250'000 | 1'600'000 | 1'225'000 | 1'568'000 | 1'150'000 | 1'472'000 | |
| 068 | BMW 2002 Turbo | 1974 | Yes | 150'000 | 175'000 | 147'000 | 171'500 | 138'000 | 161'000 |
| 069 | RUF Turbo R | 1998 | 575'000 | 725'000 | 563'500 | 710'500 | 529'000 | 667'000 | |
| 070 | Ferrari 812 Superfast | 2018 | Yes | 275'000 | 350'000 | 269'500 | 343'000 | 253'000 | 322'000 |
| 071 | BMW M3 | 1988 | Yes | 100'000 | 130'000 | 98'000 | 127'400 | 92'000 | 119'600 |
| 072 | BMW 2002 Targa | 1973 | Yes | 40'000 | 50'000 | 39'200 | 49'000 | 36'800 | 46'000 |
| 073 | BMW 850 CSi | 1994 | Yes | 90'000 | 120'000 | 88'200 | 117'600 | 82'800 | 110'400 |
| 074 | BMW M Roadster | 2001 | Yes | 45'000 | 55'000 | 44'100 | 53'900 | 41'400 | 50'600 |
| 075 | BMW M3 Lightweight | 1995 | Yes | 150'000 | 180'000 | 147'000 | 176'400 | 138'000 | 165'600 |
| 076 | BMW 2800 CS | 1971 | Yes | 20'000 | 30'000 | 19'600 | 29'400 | 18'400 | 27'600 |
| 077 | BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition | 2013 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 58'800 | 78'400 | 55'200 | 73'600 |
| 078 | BMW Alpina V8 Roadster | 2003 | 450'000 | 500'000 | 441'000 | 490'000 | 414'000 | 460'000 | |
| 079 | BMW M3 | 2002 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 68'600 | 88'200 | 64'400 | 82'800 |
| 080 | BMW 2002 tii | 1973 | Yes | 40'000 | 50'000 | 39'200 | 49'000 | 36'800 | 46'000 |
| 081 | BMW 325i Convertible | 1987 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 24'500 | 34'300 | 23'000 | 32'200 |
| 082 | Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Exclusive Series | 2019 | 275'000 | 325'000 | 269'500 | 318'500 | 253'000 | 299'000 | |
| 083 | Porsche 911 2.4 S | 1973 | Yes | 180'000 | 220'000 | 176'400 | 215'600 | 165'600 | 202'400 |
| 084 | Volkswagen Beetle | 1957 | Yes | 35'000 | 45'000 | 34'300 | 44'100 | 32'200 | 41'400 |
| 085 | Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M | 2009 | 250'000 | 325'000 | 245'000 | 318'500 | 230'000 | 299'000 | |
| 086 | BMW 1M | 2011 | Yes | 40'000 | 60'000 | 39'200 | 58'800 | 36'800 | 55'200 |
| 087 | Fiat Multipla | 1958 | Yes | 40'000 | 50'000 | 39'200 | 49'000 | 36'800 | 46'000 |
| 088 | MG A 1600 Roadster | 1960 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 24'500 | 34'300 | 23'000 | 32'200 |
| 089 | Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible | 1979 | Yes | 60'000 | 75'000 | 58'800 | 73'500 | 55'200 | 69'000 |
| 090 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 | 1969 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 68'600 | 88'200 | 64'400 | 82'800 |
| 091 | BMW Bavaria | 1971 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 24'500 | 34'300 | 23'000 | 32'200 |
All information is provided without guarantee.
Legend: Column NoR = No Reserve (no minimum price), Column S = Status (V = Sold, N = Not sold, Z = Withdrawn, U = Under reserve)
Est = Estimate, HP = Hammer Price, SP = Sale Price
