In the context of the Arizona Concours d'Elégance, RM/Sotheby's invites you to the Frank Lloyd-Wright-designed Arizona Bitmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix on January 26, 2023 to auction 88 automobiles and some automobilia.
On average, the 88 vehicles are around 44 years old and have been estimated at a total of USD 55.4 million. Each car is therefore expected to fetch around USD 629,000. However, no minimum bid is required for 56 percent of the vehicles to be successful.
36 vehicle brands
The brands most strongly represented in Arizona will be Porsche (12 vehicles), Mercedes-Benz (11) and Ferrari (9), with all other manufacturers represented by a handful of cars at most. At the other end of the brand spectrum are exotics such as Allard, Atalanta, Excalibus, Iso, Pegaso, Spyker and Talbot-Lago.
It is interesting to note that both the Porsche and Ferrari vehicles are younger than average. On average, the Porsches are less than 30 years old, as are the Ferraris.
16 cars in the seven-figure range
Prices in the seven-figure range are expected for 16 vehicles.
The most expensive are two Ferraris, a 2014 LaFerrari and a 1967 275 GTB/4, which are expected to fetch between USD 3 and 3.5 million.
It is followed by a Shelby 427 Competition Cobra from 1965, which has a film appearance in an Elvis movie, among other things, but can also shine in racing and has now been estimated at an impressive USD 3 to 3.6 million.
A 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV was also valued at an expected value of USD 3 to 3.5 million.
A 1969 Chevrolet Corvette ZL-1 was also estimated to be expensive, USD 2.6 to 3.0 is not an everyday price for a plastic convertible.
Two other Ferraris, a 1992 F40 and a 1966 500 Superfast Series II, complete the top ten in terms of value, along with a 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, a 1987 Porsche 959 and a 1994 Bugatti EB110 GT.
Exotic cars from A to T
There is also no shortage of exotic cars in the RM range.
A 1952 Allard K2 Special Roadster is expected to fetch USD 175,000 to 215,000.
The asking price for a 1963 Apollo 3500 GT is USD 150,000 to 200,000.
A 1939 Atalanta 4.3 liter DHC was estimated at USD 900,000 to 1.2 million.
A 1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible is estimated to cost USD 175,000 to 250,000.
The 1953 Fiat 8V Coupé with Ghia body has an estimate of USD 1.1 to 1.3 million. In the same breath, the 1953 Chrysler Special Ghia, which has the big "mouth" in common with the Fiat, should perhaps also be mentioned.
A 1936 MG NB Magnette is offered for a comparatively modest USD 60,000 to 75,000.
At USD 550,000 to 650,000, the 1952 Pegaso Z-102 with Enasa bodywork is considerably more valuable, but is still reasonably priced in view of its importance.
A Spyker C8 Spyder from 2008 for USD 425,000 to 450,000 is even more affordable, while the Talbot-Lago T23 Major as a Chausson Cabriolet from 1939 is expected to fetch just USD 150,000 to 200,000.
All but two of the exotic cars mentioned here will go under the hammer without a reserve price!
A quarter of the cars are less than 20 years old
Whether Porsche Carrera GT, Alfa Romeo 8C Spider, Aston Martin V12 Zagato, Lexus LFA or Maserati MC20, the range of new classics is extensive.
However, only a few dare to start here with "No Reserve", which is probably why some cars could be left standing in this area in particular if the buying frenzy does not grab the Americans on January 26, 2023.
More information about the auction and the individual cars as well as many pictures can be found on the RM/Sotheby's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Ford Model A Roadster | 1930 | Yes | 25'000 | 35'000 | 23'000 | 32'200 | 23'250 | 32'550 |
| 106 | Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Coupe | 1967 | Yes | 50'000 | 75'000 | 46'000 | 69'000 | 46'500 | 69'750 |
| 107 | Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427/435 Coupe | 1967 | Yes | 125'000 | 175'000 | 115'000 | 161'000 | 116'250 | 162'750 |
| 108 | Mercedes-Benz G 500 | 2002 | Yes | 110'000 | 135'000 | 101'200 | 124'200 | 102'300 | 125'550 |
| 109 | Buick LeSabre Hardtop Coupe Custom | 1959 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 | 74'400 | 93'000 |
| 110 | Excalibur Series IV Roadster | 1983 | Yes | 100'000 | 150'000 | 92'000 | 138'000 | 93'000 | 139'500 |
| 111 | Lincoln Continental Cabriolet | 1940 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 46'000 | 64'400 | 46'500 | 65'100 |
| 112 | Talbot-Lago T23 Major Cabriolet by Chausson | 1939 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 | 139'500 | 186'000 |
| 113 | Plymouth GTX Hemi Convertible | 1969 | Yes | 190'000 | 225'000 | 174'800 | 207'000 | 176'700 | 209'250 |
| 114 | Ford Mustang Boss 429 | 1970 | 275'000 | 350'000 | 253'000 | 322'000 | 255'750 | 325'500 | |
| 115 | Chevrolet Impala SS NASCAR 'Jimmie Johnson' | 2007 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 | 139'500 | 186'000 |
| 116 | Mercedes-Benz 560 SL by Bespoke Restoration | 1989 | 200'000 | 250'000 | 184'000 | 230'000 | 186'000 | 232'500 | |
| 117 | Mercedes-Benz 450 SL | 1978 | Yes | 70'000 | 80'000 | 64'400 | 73'600 | 65'100 | 74'400 |
| 118 | Porsche 911 Speedster | 2011 | 300'000 | 350'000 | 276'000 | 322'000 | 279'000 | 325'500 | |
| 119 | Ford Thunderbird 'M-Code' Sports Roadster | 1962 | Yes | 125'000 | 150'000 | 115'000 | 138'000 | 116'250 | 139'500 |
| 120 | Lexus LFA | 2012 | 700'000 | 800'000 | 644'000 | 736'000 | 651'000 | 744'000 | |
| 121 | Ferrari F12tdf | 2017 | 1'100'000 | 1'300'000 | 1'012'000 | 1'196'000 | 1'023'000 | 1'209'000 | |
| 122 | Aston Martin DB AR1 by Zagato | 2003 | 275'000 | 325'000 | 253'000 | 299'000 | 255'750 | 302'250 | |
| 123 | Mercedes-Benz 560 SL | 1987 | Yes | 50'000 | 60'000 | 46'000 | 55'200 | 46'500 | 55'800 |
| 124 | Ferrari F512 M | 1995 | 625'000 | 700'000 | 575'000 | 644'000 | 581'250 | 651'000 | |
| 125 | Aston Martin DB6 Coupe | 1967 | Yes | 250'000 | 350'000 | 230'000 | 322'000 | 232'500 | 325'500 |
| 126 | Porsche 911 Turbo S | 1997 | 550'000 | 650'000 | 506'000 | 598'000 | 511'500 | 604'500 | |
| 127 | DeSoto Adventurer Convertible | 1957 | Yes | 175'000 | 250'000 | 161'000 | 230'000 | 162'750 | 232'500 |
| 128 | Aston Martin Virage | 1992 | Yes | 135'000 | 165'000 | 124'200 | 151'800 | 125'550 | 153'450 |
| 129 | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti | 1971 | 550'000 | 600'000 | 506'000 | 552'000 | 511'500 | 558'000 | |
| 130 | Porsche 959 Komfort | 1987 | 1'600'000 | 2'000'000 | 1'472'000 | 1'840'000 | 1'488'000 | 1'860'000 | |
| 131 | Jaguar XK 120 SE Roadster | 1954 | Yes | 125'000 | 175'000 | 115'000 | 161'000 | 116'250 | 162'750 |
| 132 | Ferrari 275 GTB/4 | 1967 | 3'000'000 | 3'500'000 | 2'760'000 | 3'220'000 | 2'790'000 | 3'255'000 | |
| 133 | Shelby GT500 KR Fastback | 1968 | Yes | 140'000 | 175'000 | 128'800 | 161'000 | 130'200 | 162'750 |
| 134 | Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by LeBaron | 1931 | 1'000'000 | 1'300'000 | 920'000 | 1'196'000 | 930'000 | 1'209'000 | |
| 135 | Rolls-Royce Corniche | 2002 | Yes | 150'000 | 175'000 | 138'000 | 161'000 | 139'500 | 162'750 |
| 136 | Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster | 1999 | 425'000 | 475'000 | 391'000 | 437'000 | 395'250 | 441'750 | |
| 137 | Porsche Carrera GT | 2005 | Yes | 1'200'000 | 1'400'000 | 1'104'000 | 1'288'000 | 1'116'000 | 1'302'000 |
| 138 | Ferrari 430 Scuderia | 2009 | Yes | 500'000 | 750'000 | 460'000 | 690'000 | 465'000 | 697'500 |
| 139 | Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 'Flat-Nose' | 1989 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 322'000 | 414'000 | 325'500 | 418'500 | |
| 140 | BMW Z8 | 2002 | Yes | 225'000 | 275'000 | 207'000 | 253'000 | 209'250 | 255'750 |
| 141 | Ferrari LaFerrari | 2014 | 4'000'000 | 4'500'000 | 3'680'000 | 4'140'000 | 3'720'000 | 4'185'000 | |
| 142 | Iso Grifo Series II by Bertone | 1971 | Yes | 400'000 | 500'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 | 372'000 | 465'000 |
| 143 | Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 'Flat-Nose' | 1994 | 800'000 | 1'000'000 | 736'000 | 920'000 | 744'000 | 930'000 | |
| 144 | Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZL-1 Convertible | 1969 | 2'600'000 | 3'000'000 | 2'392'000 | 2'760'000 | 2'418'000 | 2'790'000 | |
| 145 | Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package | 2022 | 300'000 | 350'000 | 276'000 | 322'000 | 279'000 | 325'500 | |
| 146 | Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta by ENASA | 1952 | 550'000 | 650'000 | 506'000 | 598'000 | 511'500 | 604'500 | |
| 147 | Porsche 911E Targa | 1970 | Yes | 120'000 | 140'000 | 110'400 | 128'800 | 111'600 | 130'200 |
| 148 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' | 1968 | Yes | 175'000 | 225'000 | 161'000 | 207'000 | 162'750 | 209'250 |
| 149 | Atalanta 4.3-Litre Drophead Coupe by Abbott | 1939 | Yes | 900'000 | 1'200'000 | 828'000 | 1'104'000 | 837'000 | 1'116'000 |
| 150 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 1958 | 1'700'000 | 1'900'000 | 1'564'000 | 1'748'000 | 1'581'000 | 1'767'000 | |
| 151 | Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster by Reutter | 1956 | Yes | 275'000 | 325'000 | 253'000 | 299'000 | 255'750 | 302'250 |
| 152 | Fiat 8V Coupe by Ghia | 1953 | 1'100'000 | 1'300'000 | 1'012'000 | 1'196'000 | 1'023'000 | 1'209'000 | |
| 153 | Jaguar E-Type 4.2-Litre Roadster | 1967 | Yes | 150'000 | 180'000 | 138'000 | 165'600 | 139'500 | 167'400 |
| 154 | Porsche Turbo S 'Lightweight' | 1993 | 1'000'000 | 1'300'000 | 920'000 | 1'196'000 | 930'000 | 1'209'000 | |
| 155 | Porsche 911 GT3 RS | 2011 | 400'000 | 600'000 | 368'000 | 552'000 | 372'000 | 558'000 | |
| 156 | Shelby 427 Competition Cobra | 1965 | 3'000'000 | 3'600'000 | 2'760'000 | 3'312'000 | 2'790'000 | 3'348'000 | |
| 157 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 1971 | Yes | 325'000 | 375'000 | 299'000 | 345'000 | 302'250 | 348'750 |
| 158 | Ferrari F40 | 1992 | 2'200'000 | 2'800'000 | 2'024'000 | 2'576'000 | 2'046'000 | 2'604'000 | |
| 159 | Chrysler Special by Ghia | 1953 | Yes | 500'000 | 800'000 | 460'000 | 736'000 | 465'000 | 744'000 |
| 160 | Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II by Pininfarina | 1966 | 2'200'000 | 2'800'000 | 2'024'000 | 2'576'000 | 2'046'000 | 2'604'000 | |
| 161 | Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | 2008 | Yes | 175'000 | 250'000 | 161'000 | 230'000 | 162'750 | 232'500 |
| 162 | Spyker C8 Spyder | 2008 | 425'000 | 450'000 | 391'000 | 414'000 | 395'250 | 418'500 | |
| 163 | Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz | 1959 | Yes | 225'000 | 275'000 | 207'000 | 253'000 | 209'250 | 255'750 |
| 164 | Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone | 1971 | 3'000'000 | 3'500'000 | 2'760'000 | 3'220'000 | 2'790'000 | 3'255'000 | |
| 165 | Bentley Continental Supersports ISR Convertible | 2013 | Yes | 120'000 | 140'000 | 110'400 | 128'800 | 111'600 | 130'200 |
| 166 | Aston Martin V12 Zagato | 2012 | 750'000 | 1'000'000 | 690'000 | 920'000 | 697'500 | 930'000 | |
| 167 | Jaguar XK 150 S 3.4 Roadster | 1958 | 225'000 | 275'000 | 207'000 | 253'000 | 209'250 | 255'750 | |
| 168 | BMW 501-8 | 1958 | Yes | 90'000 | 100'000 | 82'800 | 92'000 | 83'700 | 93'000 |
| 169 | Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition by Bertone | 1990 | 750'000 | 1'000'000 | 690'000 | 920'000 | 697'500 | 930'000 | |
| 170 | Apollo 3500 GT Coupe by Intermeccanica | 1963 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 | 139'500 | 186'000 |
| 171 | Bugatti EB110 GT | 1994 | 1'600'000 | 2'000'000 | 1'472'000 | 1'840'000 | 1'488'000 | 1'860'000 | |
| 172 | Maserati Sebring 3500 GTi Series I by Vignale | 1963 | Yes | 200'000 | 250'000 | 184'000 | 230'000 | 186'000 | 232'500 |
| 173 | Chrysler 300B | 1956 | Yes | 90'000 | 120'000 | 82'800 | 110'400 | 83'700 | 111'600 |
| 174 | Ferrari 599 GTO | 2010 | 850'000 | 950'000 | 782'000 | 874'000 | 790'500 | 883'500 | |
| 175 | Cadillac Eldorado Convertible | 1955 | Yes | 120'000 | 160'000 | 110'400 | 147'200 | 111'600 | 148'800 |
| 176 | Ford GT | 2017 | 850'000 | 950'000 | 782'000 | 874'000 | 790'500 | 883'500 | |
| 177 | Mercedes-Benz 190 SL | 1959 | Yes | 140'000 | 160'000 | 128'800 | 147'200 | 130'200 | 148'800 |
| 178 | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupe Adaptation by H.J. Mulliner | 1962 | 375'000 | 425'000 | 345'000 | 391'000 | 348'750 | 395'250 | |
| 179 | Plymouth 'Cuda 440 Six-Barrel Hardtop | 1970 | Yes | 130'000 | 160'000 | 119'600 | 147'200 | 120'900 | 148'800 |
| 180 | Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Targa 'Turbo Look' | 1977 | 200'000 | 250'000 | 184'000 | 230'000 | 186'000 | 232'500 | |
| 181 | Lamborghini Diablo VT | 1994 | 250'000 | 300'000 | 230'000 | 276'000 | 232'500 | 279'000 | |
| 182 | Allard K2 Special Roadster | 1952 | Yes | 175'000 | 215'000 | 161'000 | 197'800 | 162'750 | 199'950 |
| 183 | Alfa Romeo 8C Spider | 2009 | 325'000 | 395'000 | 299'000 | 363'400 | 302'250 | 367'350 | |
| 184 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' | 1969 | Yes | 250'000 | 300'000 | 230'000 | 276'000 | 232'500 | 279'000 |
| 185 | Maserati MC20 | 2022 | 275'000 | 325'000 | 253'000 | 299'000 | 255'750 | 302'250 | |
| 186 | Mercury Convertible | 1951 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 46'000 | 64'400 | 46'500 | 65'100 |
| 187 | MG NB Magnette Two-Seater | 1936 | Yes | 60'000 | 75'000 | 55'200 | 69'000 | 55'800 | 69'750 |
| 188 | Volkswagen Type 2 Westfalia Campmobile 70 | 1975 | Yes | 50'000 | 60'000 | 46'000 | 55'200 | 46'500 | 55'800 |
| 189 | Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser | 1970 | Yes | 50'000 | 60'000 | 46'000 | 55'200 | 46'500 | 55'800 |
| 190 | Chrysler Town & Country Convertible | 1947 | Yes | 90'000 | 120'000 | 82'800 | 110'400 | 83'700 | 111'600 |
| 191 | Chevrolet SS NASCAR 'Jeff Gordon' | 2013 | Yes | 100'000 | 150'000 | 92'000 | 138'000 | 93'000 | 139'500 |
| 192 | Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 | 1977 | Yes | 50'000 | 75'000 | 46'000 | 69'000 | 46'500 | 69'750 |
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
