RM/Sotheby's in Monterey on August 18/19, 2017 - Road and racing rarities from eleven decades

TEXTAugust 1, 2017 · 8 min

Bruno von Rotz, automatically translated

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Aston Martin DBR1 (1956) - as lot 148 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 914 1.8 (1975) - as lot 112 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Siata-Ford 208S Cabriolet Speciale by Stabilimenti Farina (1952) - as lot 113 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupe (1966) - as lot 114 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 S Targa (1969) - as lot 115 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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McLaren M1B Can-Am (1966) - as lot 116 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Maserati 5000 GT Coupe by Michelotti (1964) - as lot 117 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Packard Twelve Phaeton (1934) - as lot 118 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Speedster (1989) - as lot 119 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster (1966) - as lot 120 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupe by Inskip (1947) - as lot 120 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 26:120:180 Type S Sports 4 by Sindelfingen (1928) - as lot 121 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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McLaren M24B Indianapolis (1979) - as lot 122 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet (1937) - as lot 123 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster (1936) - as lot 124 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar XJ220 (1993) - as lot 125 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona "Harrah Hot Rod" (1971) - as lot 126 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar SS 100 2 1/2 Litre Roadster (1937) - as lot 127 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe by Pinin Farina (1954) - as lot 128 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight (1973) - as lot 129 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupe by Inskip (1947) - as lot 130 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ford GT (2006) - as lot 131 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin 15/98 Short-Chassis Drophead Coupe by E.D. Abbott (1937) - as lot 132 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Speed Six Sportsman's Saloon by Corsica (1930) - as lot 133 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Lancia Aprilia Cabriolet by Pinin Farina (1946) - as lot 134 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster (1950) - as lot 135 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupe by Pinin Farina (1959) - as lot 136 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 GT2 (1995) - as lot 137 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale by Bertone (1960) - as lot 138 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 S Coupe (1967) - as lot 139 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 121 LM Spider by Scaglietti (1955) - as lot 140 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton (1936) - as lot 141 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 342 America Cabriolet by Vignale (1952) - as lot 142 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Peel Trident (1965) - as lot 143 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Peel P50 (1964) - as lot 144 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin DBR9 (2006) - as lot 145 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin AMR1 Group C (1989) - as lot 146 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin DB4GT Prototype (1959) - as lot 147 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports 'DB1' Le Mans (1949) - as lot 149 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin Ulster Competition Sports (1935) - as lot 150 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia (1953) - as lot 151 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 166 MM/212 Export "Uovo" by Fontana (1950) - as lot 152 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Turbo S (1997) - as lot 153 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Shelby 289 "Lindauer Cobra" (1964) - as lot 154 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Maserati 3500 GT Spider Frua (1959) - as lot 155 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin DB5 (1965) - as lot 156 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Delahaye 135 Cabriolet by Graber (1946) - as lot 157 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ghia L 6.4 (1961) - as lot 158 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) - as lot 159 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Aston Martin V8 'Canadian Vantage' (1978) - as lot 160 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner (1957) - as lot 161 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Frazer Nash 328 Sports by Leacroft (1939) - as lot 162 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 RSR (1997) - as lot 164 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre 2+2 (1966) - as lot 165 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster by Merrimac (1923) - as lot 166 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster (1957) - as lot 167 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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MG L-Type Magna Sports Roadster (1933) - as lot 168 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Phase II (1964) - as lot 169 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Amphicar 770 (1966) - as lot 170 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 328 GTS (1989) - as lot 213 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 430 Scuderia (2009) - as lot 214 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 308 GTB 'Vetroresina' (1976) - as lot 215 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Dino 206 GT (1969) - as lot 216 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 599 GTO (2011) - as lot 217 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 275 GTB/4 (1967) - as lot 218 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 575 Superamerica (2005) - as lot 219 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (1961) - as lot 220 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1984) - as lot 221 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari F40 (1991) - as lot 222 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider (2009) - as lot 223 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale (2004) - as lot 224 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 512 BBi (1983) - as lot 225 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (1972) - as lot 226 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari LaFerrari (2015) - as lot 227 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Phantom VI All-Weather Cabriolet by Frua (1971) - as lot 228 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Pagani Huayra Tempesta (2014) - as lot 229 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 918 Spyder (2015) - as lot 230 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Iso Grifo GL Series I (1966) - as lot 231 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster (1966) - as lot 232 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Lamborghini Concept S (2006) - as lot 233 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider (1972) - as lot 234 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (2011) - as lot 235 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Duesenberg Model A Sport Phaeton (1923) - as lot 236 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Rolls-Royce Phantom I Riviera Town Car by Brewster (1929) - as lot 237 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Shelby GT350 (1965) - as lot 238 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Shelby 289 Cobra "CSX 2075" (1963) - as lot 240 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy (1965) - as lot 241 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Dino 246 GT 'L-Series' (1969) - as lot 242 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix (1925) - as lot 243 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Cunningham C-3 Coupe Vignale (1953) - as lot 244 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 365 GTS Pininfarina (1969) - as lot 245 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 500 K Open Touring Car (1936) - as lot 246 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 356 1500 Coupe by Reutter (1951) - as lot 247 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy (1929) - as lot 248 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series III Coupe by Pinin Farina (1959) - as lot 249 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS (1992) - as lot 250 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1960) - as lot 251 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Avions Voisin C28 Cabriolet by Saliot (1938) - as lot 253 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Oldsmobile Autocrat "Yellow Peril" (1911) - as lot 254 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport (1995) - as lot 255 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 908/03 (1970) - as lot 256 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A (1937) - as lot 257 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Lamborghini Diablo GTR (2000) - as lot 258 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 356 A Speedster by Reutter (1958) - as lot 259 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Lamborghini Countach LP 400 'Periscopio' (1976) - as lot 261 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari 330 GTC (1967) - as lot 262 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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De Tomaso Pantera L (1974) - as lot 263 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Turbo (1979) - as lot 264 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II Saoutchik (1954) - as lot 265 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Maserati Bora 4.9 (1974) - as lot 266 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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AC Aceca-Bristol (1958) - as lot 267 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI (1974) - as lot 268 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Ferrari Testarossa (1986) - as lot 269 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Kurtis-Kraft 500 Half Midget (1958) - as lot 270 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Meyers Manx (1970) - as lot 271 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

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Porsche 914 1.8 (1975) - als Lot 112 an der Versteigerung von RM/Sotheby's in Monterey 2017

Siata-Ford 208S Cabriolet Speciale by Stabilimenti Farina (1952) - als Lot 113 an der Versteigerung von RM/Sotheby's in Monterey 2017

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Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupe (1966) - als Lot 114 an der Versteigerung von RM/Sotheby's in Monterey 2017

Porsche 911 S Targa (1969) - als Lot 115 an der Versteigerung von RM/Sotheby's in Monterey 2017

McLaren M1B Can-Am (1966) - als Lot 116 an der Versteigerung von RM/Sotheby's in Monterey 2017

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Maserati 5000 GT Coupe by Michelotti (1964) - als Lot 117 an der Versteigerung von RM/Sotheby's in Monterey 2017

RM/Sotheby's is offering 116 classic cars at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance in Monterey on August 18 and 19, 2017, which are expected to be worth a total of over USD 140 million (EUR 120 million, CHF 138,000). This means an average seven-figure sum per car is expected.

Ferrari and Porsche dominate

Not surprisingly, it is the sports car brands Ferrari (29 vehicles) and Porsche (18) that will dominate the auction. All other brands will only achieve single-digit figures, the majority just one example, such as Abarth, AC, Alfa Romeo, Auburn, Austin-Healey or Avion Voisin, and these were only the brands with an "A" at the beginning.

Cars from eleven decades

There is an age difference of over 100 years from the earliest car, an Oldsmobile Autocraft from 1911 ...

Oldsmobile Autocrat "Yellow Peril" (1911) - as lot 254 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

... and the latest vehicle on offer, an almost new Porsche 918 Spyder from 2015.

Super sports cars from the modern era

The young classics on offer at RM/Sotheby's are dominated by super sports cars, such as a Ferrari LaFerrari from 2015, a Pagani Huayra Tempesta from 2014 and a Lamborghini Concept S from 2006.

Lamborghini Concept S (2006) - as lot 233 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

Cheap Bugatti 35C?

USD 1.1 to 1.3 million may not sound like a bargain, but when you consider that comparatively young Porsche sports cars today cost considerably more, the sum for a Bugatti works racing car, which is said to have taken part in the 1925 ACF Grand Prix in Montlhéry, sounds quite reasonable.

The car with chassis number 4572 is described as authentic and is still said to be based on components from the period.

A blue Ferrari racing car

The Ferrari 121 LM Spider from 1955 with chassis number 0546 LM does not come in red, as one might expect, but is painted light blue. The type designation alone indicates that there is something special under the hood. It is an in-line six-cylinder engine. And only four of these 121 LMs are said to have been built, two of which were based on the 118 LM.

Ferrari 121 LM Spider by Scaglietti (1955) - as lot 140 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

With a history that includes a start at both the Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the sad twist that Ernie McAffee lost his life in this Ferrari, the asking USD 6.5 to 7.5 million seems quite realistic.

The first DBR1

Hardly less legendary than the Ferrari 121 LM Spider is the 1956 Aston Martin DBR1, which won the 1000 km at the Nürburgring in 1959 with chassis number DBR1/1. During its long racing career, people such as Roy Salvadori, Stirling Moss, Jack Brabham and Carroll Shelby sat behind the wheel.

Aston Martin DBR1 (1956) - as lot 148 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

RM/Sotheby's is unwilling to give an estimated price for this fine piece, which has a rebuilt engine under the hood but the original engine. But anyone who assumes a mid-seven-figure sum as a minimum is certainly not entirely wrong.

The Delahaye with Swiss bodywork

In the post-war years, Herrmann Graber built many elegant convertibles based on Alfa Romeo, Talbot and Delahaye chassis. They always have similar features and always look extraordinarily elegant.

Delahaye 135 Cabriolet by Graber (1946) - as lot 157 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

The Delahaye 135 from 1946 with chassis number 800320 also received one of these elegant bodies. The first owner was a Swiss banker. The car was completely restored in the 1990s. Now USD 450,000 to 650,000 is expected to be due if you want to call one of the two Graber-Delahaye 135 Cabrioelts built your own.

For water rats

The Amphicar 770, which made its debut in the USA at the 1961 New York Auto Show, has always been popular due to its versatile nature.

Amphicar 770 (1966) - as lot 170 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

USD 60,000 to 75,000 was the estimate for the restored blue example.

Short wheelbase for ten million

The Ferrari 250 GT SWB has been one of the most sought-after Ferrari sports cars for years, as it combines the ability to cover fast race laps and longer road stages with tolerable comfort.

Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta (1961) - as lot 220 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

Chassis 2985, built in 1961, is the 110th of 167 SWBs and was delivered as a Lusso variant. Despite its lack of racing history, the new owner is expected to invest USD 8.5 to 10 million in the restored Ferrari. In general, the Ferrari estimate prices at RM/Sotheby's seem to be at the usual high level; in any case, there is no visible drop, not even in the other offers.

A Rolls-Royce that changed hands during the bodywork

Pietro Frua built two special bodies for the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI. He had to spend three years on the first (two-door) variant, while the second car, which was designed as a four-door, took over ten years to build.

Rolls-Royce Phantom VI All-Weather Cabriolet by Frua (1971) - as lot 228 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

It was only after Frua's death and a change of ownership that the car was finally presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1993. In view of this history, USD 400,000 to 600,000 does not seem to be too much money for a one-off.

The Porsche 908/3

Not every racing car had many race outings at the time; the Porsche 908/3 from 1970 only had one as a works car, namely at the 1000 km on the Nürburgring, which chassis 908/03-003 finished in second place with Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood at the wheel. Perhaps more important for Porsche, however, was its use in training and in preparation for the 1970 Targa Florio. Jürgen Barth is said to have completed 14 laps with the car, which together amounted to over 1000. An estimate of USD 3.5 to 4.5 million is quoted.

Porsche 908/03 (1970) - as lot 256 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

Of course, there are also cheaper Porsches for sale in Monterey. The 964 RS from 1992, which never made it to the USA as a new car in this version, should be of interest to American buyers. Originally delivered in Japan with only 12,600 kilometers on the clock, it is now said to be worth USD 325,000 to 375,000.

At the end of the Meyers Manx

The 1970 Meyers Manx, which went under the hammer for USD 30,000 to 40,000, must seem almost like a bargain. The previous owner had it restored for around USD 70,000, although it would be more accurate to speak of a rebirth and interpretation.

Meyers Manx (1970) - as lot 271 at the RM/Sotheby's auction in Monterey 2017

The pretty buggy will definitely find a new owner, however, as it is being offered "no reserve", as are 45 other vehicles. However, in view of the generous "specs", Europeans should check with the licensing authority beforehand whether the car can even be driven on the road.

Further information and pictures can of course be found on the RM/Sotheby's website.

Vehicles on offer

The following table shows all vehicles offered by RM/Sotheby's in Monterey with estimated prices in USD, EUR and CHF. The conversion was made at daily exchange rates: 1 USD = 0.85 EUR, 1 USD = 0.97 CHF. Vehicles offered without a minimum price are marked with a "yes" in the "NoR" column. "a.A." in the estimate means that no estimated value was communicated. All information without guarantee.

The table can be sorted as desired by clicking on the column headings.

Lot	Vehicle	Year	Est from $	Est to $	Est from €	Est to €	Est from CHF	Est to CHF	NoR
112	Porsche 914 1.8	1975	40000	50000	34000	42500	38800	48500	Yes
113	Siata-Ford 208S Cabriolet Speciale by Stabilimenti Farina	1952	225000	300000	191250	255000	218250	291000	yes
114	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupe	1966	125000	175000	106250	148750	121250	169750	Yes
115	Porsche 911 S Targa	1969	175000	225000	148750	191250	169750	218250	yes
116	McLaren M1B Can-Am	1966	225000	275000	191250	233750	218250	266750
117	Maserati 5000 GT Coupe by Michelotti	1964	1100000	1400000	935000	1190000	1067000	1358000
118	Packard Twelve Phaeton	1934	450000	550000	382500	467500	436500	533500	yes
119	Porsche 911 Speedster	1989	175000	250000	148750	212500	169750	242500	Yes
120	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster	1966	220000	280000	187000	238000	213400	271600	Yes
121	Mercedes-Benz 26/120/180 Type S Sports 4 by Sindelfingen	1928	3500000	4000000	2975000	3400000	3395000	3880000
122	McLaren M24B Indianapolis	1979	300000	400000	255000	340000	291000	388000	yes
123	Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet	1937	1200000	1500000	1020000	1275000	1164000	1455000
124	Auburn Eight Supercharged Speedster	1936	700000	900000	595000	765000	679000	873000
125	Jaguar XJ220	1993	350000	450000	297500	382500	339500	436500
126	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona "Harrah Hot Rod"	1971	750000	900000	637500	765000	727500	873000	yes
127	SS 100 Jaguar 2½-Litre Roadster	1937	400000	500000	340000	425000	388000	485000
128	Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupe by Pinin Farina	1954	2000000	2800000	1700000	2380000	1940000	2716000
129	Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight	1973	875000	950000	743750	807500	848750	921500
130	Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Drophead Coupe by Inskip	1947	425000	600000	361250	510000	412250	582000
131	Ford GT	2006	275000	350000	233750	297500	266750	339500	Yes
132	Aston Martin 15/98 Short-Chassis Drophead Coupe by E.D. Abbott	1937	275000	375000	233750	318750	266750	363750
133	Bentley 6½-Litre Speed Six Sportsman's Saloon by Corsica	1930	3500000	5500000	2975000	4675000	3395000	5335000
134	Lancia Aprilia Cabriolet by Pinin Farina	1946	400000	450000	340000	382500	388000	436500
135	Jaguar XK 120 Alloy Roadster	1950	300000	400000	255000	340000	291000	388000
136	Ferrari 250 GT Coupe by Pinin Farina	1959	700000	900000	595000	765000	679000	873000
137	Porsche 911 GT2	1995	1100000	1400000	935000	1190000	1067000	1358000
138	Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale by Bertone	1960	125000	175000	106250	148750	121250	169750	Yes
139	Porsche 911 S Coupe	1967	225000	275000	191250	233750	218250	266750	Yes
140	Ferrari 121 LM Spider by Scaglietti	1955	6500000	7500000	5525000	6375000	6305000	7275000
141	Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton	1936	600000	800000	510000	680000	582000	776000
142	Ferrari 342 America Cabriolet by Vignale	1952	2250000	3000000	1912500	2550000	2182500	2910000
143	Peel Trident	1965	80000	100000	68000	85000	77600	97000	yes
144	Peel P50	1964	90000	120000	76500	102000	87300	116400	yes
145	Aston Martin DBR9	2006	275000	325000	233750	276250	266750	315250	Yes
146	Aston Martin AMR1 Group C	1989	475000	675000	403750	573750	460750	654750
147	Aston Martin DB4GT Prototype	1959	6000000	8000000	5100000	6800000	5820000	7760000
148	Aston Martin DBR1	1956	a.A.
149	Aston Martin 2-Litre Sports 'DB1' Le Mans	1949	1050000	1300000	892500	1105000	1018500	1261000
150	Aston Martin Ulster Competition Sports	1935	2500000	3000000	2125000	2550000	2425000	2910000
151	Abarth 1100 Sport by Ghia	1953	750000	1000000	637500	850000	727500	970000	Yes
152	Ferrari 166 MM/212 Export "Uovo" by Fontana	1950	5000000	7000000	4250000	5950000	4850000	6790000
153	Porsche 911 Turbo S	1997	375000	450000	318750	382500	363750	436500	Yes
154	Shelby 289 "Lindauer Cobra"	1964	1200000	1400000	1020000	1190000	1164000	1358000
155	Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua	1959	650000	1000000	552500	850000	630500	970000
156	Aston Martin DB5	1965	1200000	1400000	1020000	1190000	1164000	1358000
157	Delahaye 135 Cabriolet by Graber	1946	450000	650000	382500	552500	436500	630500
158	Ghia L 6.4	1961	300000	375000	255000	318750	291000	363750
159	Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring	1973	650000	850000	552500	722500	630500	824500
160	Aston Martin V8 'Canadian Vantage'	1978	300000	350000	255000	297500	291000	339500
161	Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Drophead Coupe by H.J. Mulliner	1957	650000	900000	552500	765000	630500	873000
162	Frazer Nash-BMW 328 Sports by Leacroft	1939	500000	700000	425000	595000	485000	679000
164	Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 RSR	1997	500000	600000	425000	510000	485000	582000	yes
165	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre 2+2	1966	80000	100000	68000	85000	77600	97000	yes
166	Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster by Merrimac	1923	150000	225000	127500	191250	145500	218250	yes
167	Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster	1957	175000	225000	148750	191250	169750	218250	yes
168	MG L-Type Magna Sports Roadster	1933	150000	200000	127500	170000	145500	194000	Yes
169	Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 Phase II	1964	60000	80000	51000	68000	58200	77600	yes
170	Amphicar 770	1966	60000	75000	51000	63750	58200	72750	yes
213	Ferrari 328 GTS	1989	90000	120000	76500	102000	87300	116400	yes
214	Ferrari 430 Scuderia	2009	250000	300000	212500	255000	242500	291000	yes
215	Ferrari 308 GTB 'Vetroresina'	1976	175000	225000	148750	191250	169750	218250	yes
216	Ferrari Dino 206 GT by Scaglietti	1969	650000	750000	552500	637500	630500	727500
217	Ferrari 599 GTO	2011	700000	800000	595000	680000	679000	776000	yes
218	Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti	1967	2750000	3250000	2337500	2762500	2667500	3152500
219	Ferrari 575 Superamerica	2005	375000	450000	318750	382500	363750	436500	Yes
220	Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta by Scaglietti	1961	8500000	10000000	7225000	8500000	8245000	9700000
221	Ferrari 512 BBi	1984	375000	450000	318750	382500	363750	436500	yes
222	Ferrari F40	1991	1300000	1500000	1105000	1275000	1261000	1455000	yes
223	Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider	2009	350000	400000	297500	340000	339500	388000	Yes
224	Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale	2004	275000	325000	233750	276250	266750	315250	Yes
225	Ferrari 512 BBi	1983	275000	325000	233750	276250	266750	315250	Yes
226	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti	1972	700000	750000	595000	637500	679000	727500
227	Ferrari LaFerrari	2015	3300000	3800000	2805000	3230000	3201000	3686000
228	Rolls-Royce Phantom VI All-Weather Convertible by Frua	1971	400000	600000	340000	510000	388000	582000
229	Pagani Huayra Tempesta	2014	2200000	2800000	1870000	2380000	2134000	2716000
230	Porsche 918 Spyder	2015	1200000	1600000	1020000	1360000	1164000	1552000
231	Iso Grifo GL Series I by Bertone	1966	275000	350000	233750	297500	266750	339500
232	Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster	1966	225000	275000	191250	233750	218250	266750	Yes
233	Lamborghini Concept S	2006	1800000	2500000	1530000	2125000	1746000	2425000
234	Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti	1972	1600000	2000000	1360000	1700000	1552000	1940000
235	Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0	2011	425000	525000	361250	446250	412250	509250
236	Duesenberg Model A Sport Phaeton	1923	350000	400000	297500	340000	339500	388000
237	Rolls-Royce Phantom I Riviera Town Car by Brewster	1929	750000	950000	637500	807500	727500	921500
238	Shelby GT350	1965	325000	375000	276250	318750	315250	363750
239	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing	1957	1250000	1500000	1062500	1275000	1212500	1455000
240	Shelby 289 Cobra "CSX 2075"	1963	850000	950000	722500	807500	824500	921500
241	Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy by Scaglietti	1965	2900000	3400000	2465000	2890000	2813000	3298000
242	Ferrari Dino 246 GT 'L-Series' by Scaglietti	1969	350000	425000	297500	361250	339500	412250
243	Bugatti Type 35C Grand Prix	1925	1100000	1300000	935000	1105000	1067000	1261000
244	Cunningham C-3 Coupe by Vignale	1953	750000	950000	637500	807500	727500	921500	Yes
245	Ferrari 365 GTS by Pininfarina	1969	2800000	3200000	2380000	2720000	2716000	3104000
246	Mercedes-Benz 500 K open touring car	1936	a.A.						yes
247	Porsche 356 1500 Coupe by Reutter	1951	600000	700000	510000	595000	582000	679000
248	Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe by Murphy	1929	1400000	1700000	1190000	1445000	1358000	1649000
249	Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series III Coupe by Pinin Farina	1959	5500000	6500000	4675000	5525000	5335000	6305000
250	Porsche 911 Carrera RS	1992	325000	375000	276250	318750	315250	363750	Yes
251	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster	1960	1250000	1500000	1062500	1275000	1212500	1455000
252	Ferrari 500/735 Mondial Spider by Pinin Farina	1954	4000000	5500000	3400000	4675000	3880000	5335000
253	Avions Voisin C28 Cabriolet by Saliot	1938	800000	1000000	680000	850000	776000	970000
254	Oldsmobile Autocrat "Yellow Peril"	1911	650000	750000	552500	637500	630500	727500
255	Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport	1995	400000	500000	340000	425000	388000	485000	Yes
256	Porsche 908/03	1970	3500000	4500000	2975000	3825000	3395000	4365000
257	Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet A	1937	n.a.						yes
258	Lamborghini Diablo GTR	2000	580000	780000	493000	663000	562600	756600
259	Porsche 356 A Speedster by Reutter	1958	325000	425000	276250	361250	315250	412250
260	Delahaye 135 M Coupe by Van Leersum	1946	back.
261	Lamborghini Countach LP 400 'Periscopio' by Bertone	1976	900000	1200000	765000	1020000	873000	1164000
262	Ferrari 330 GTC by Pininfarina	1967	550000	650000	467500	552500	533500	630500	yes
263	De Tomaso Pantera L by Ghia	1974	125000	175000	106250	148750	121250	169750	Yes
264	Porsche 911 Turbo	1979	225000	275000	191250	233750	218250	266750	Yes
265	Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II by Saoutchik	1954	725000	900000	616250	765000	703250	873000
266	Maserati Bora 4.9	1974	175000	225000	148750	191250	169750	218250	yes
267	AC Aceca-Bristol	1958	240000	280000	204000	238000	232800	271600
268	Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI	1974	225000	275000	191250	233750	218250	266750	Yes
269	Ferrari Testarossa	1986	150000	200000	127500	170000	145500	194000	Yes
270	Kurtis-Kraft 500 Half Midget	1958	25000	35000	21250	29750	24250	33950	yes
271	Meyers Manx	1970	30000	40000	25500	34000	29100	38800	yes

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