RM/Sotheby's has announced 89 cars for the auction at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elégance at the beginning of March 2022. Strictly speaking, however, there are only (still) 87 cars, as lot 106 is a 2:3 scale children's car and lot 124, a Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV from 1987, has already been withdrawn.
The dominant brand is Porsche with 18 vehicles, followed by Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz with seven, Packard with six and Cadillac and Jaguar with five cars.
On average, the vehicles are around 53 years old and are expected to change hands for an average of USD 571,000, which would result in total sales of just over USD 50 million on March 5, 2022. 34 percent of the cars are offered without a minimum price, including, of course, mainly the cheaper cars under USD 150,000, but also some valuable cars such as a Porsche 911 Turbo S from 1994, which was estimated at USD 900,000 to 1.2 million.
Old against (almost) new
A fifth of the cars are from the pre-war period, while the number of cars after 1992 (i.e. youngtimers and neoclassics) comprises 22 vehicles. The very old and very young cars also dominate the most expensive lots, with two from the pre-war period and four from the modern era in the top six.
The most valuable was a 1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victora, estimated at USD 3.75 to 4.5 million. It is followed by a Ferrari LaFerrari, a Bugatti Chiron Sport and a McLaren Speedtail.
The fifth most valuable car is a 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan for USD 2 to 2.4 million, followed by a 1994 Bugatti EB 110 GT, which is listed in the catalog as a prototype and pre-production example for USD 2 to 2.5 million.
Super classics non-stop
Behind the very expensive cars, there is a whole series of super classics in terms of value, as can be seen at many auctions. Two Mercedes-Benz 300 SLs from 1955 as a Gullwing and 1962 as a Roaster are expected to find a new owner for around USD 1.4 to 1.7 million, while a Shelby 289 Cobra from 1964 is being offered for USD 1.1 to 1.3 million.
A 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder Vignale is estimated at USD 850,000 to 1.1 million, while a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Vantage was estimated at USD 700,000 to 775,000.
A selection of special 911 and 356 Porsche cars completes the line-up of super classics, complemented by cars such as a 1968 Iso Grifo GL Series 1 or one of only a few Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray cars built in 1963 with a split rear window and Z06 engine.
The BMW 3.0 CLS from 1975 with a winged engine, which is looking for a new garage for USD 325,000 to 375,000, is certainly also a super classic.
And these are just a few examples.
The Rolls-Royce with Worblaufen bodywork
A Rolls-Royce 20/25 from 1931 is interesting from a European and historical point of view. The GFT31 chassis was originally intended to be built by Carrosserie Million-Guiet in Paris, but was then fitted by Gangloff in Colmar, only to be converted into a drophead coupé by Carosserie Worblaufen just six years later.
The extremely elegant car has survived in this form and was completely restored between 2015 and 2018, regardless of the cost. According to RM, it is probably the best-restored car of this type and the estimated price of USD 175,000 to 250,000 seems almost moderate.
Many special bodies
In any case, there is no shortage of cars with special bodies, not least because of the high proportion of pre-war vehicles. For example, there is a whole selection of Cadillacs with 8, 12 and 16-cylinder engines.
But the Delahaye 135 M from 1947 with Chapron body or the Cunningham C-3 from 1953 as a convertible naturally also belong to this category.
Two other cars received their bodywork from Zagato, while the 1955 Dodge Firebomb is a Ghia masterpiece.
914 Festival
RM can offer no fewer than three Porsche 914s at the Amelia auction. They range from a four-cylinder two-liter for USD 50,000 to 70,000 to a 914/6 from 1971 with M471 equipment, i.e. wide cheeks, for USD 475,000 to 525,000.
In between is the 914/6 from 1970, which is offered for USD 100,000 to 125,000.
Speedster selection
The selection of Porsche Speedster models is also quite impressive, although the classic 356 Speedster in its original form is missing. In its place, however, there is once again a Zagato Speedster from the "Sanction Lost" series to chew on.
Two 911 G-Speedsters as well as a 964 Speedster from 1994 and a 997 Speedster from 2011 round off the package.
Exotic cars
The very exotic cars may not make up a large proportion of RM/Sotheby's auction offerings, but they are still worthy of note. For example, there is the three-wheeled Davis Divan from 1948, which you certainly don't see on every street corner and which must have caused a stir in the past with its futuristic appearance.
USD 150,000 to 175,000 may seem like a lot for just three bikes, but given the rarity, this price seems entirely possible.
The Porsche 924 GTS from 1981 is also really rare. In fact, only 15 of the total of around 400 evolution models were delivered in this specification for use in racing. The red car on offer was never driven, which is why it only has 63 km on the clock today. The rare "new car" is now expected to fetch USD 350,000 to 450,000.
And the Spyker C8 from 2006 on offer is certainly one of the more exotic cars.
More information and pictures of the individual cars 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | Porsche 917/30 Junior Kart (Jg. Unbekannt) | 2010 | Yes | 50'000 | 60'000 | 46'000 | 55'200 | 44'000 | 52'800 |
| 107 | Aston Martin Vanquish S | 2005 | Yes | 125'000 | 150'000 | 115'000 | 138'000 | 110'000 | 132'000 |
| 108 | Continental Mark II | 1956 | Yes | 60'000 | 75'000 | 55'200 | 69'000 | 52'800 | 66'000 |
| 109 | Jaguar XK 150 S 3.4 Roadster | 1958 | Yes | 250'000 | 300'000 | 230'000 | 276'000 | 220'000 | 264'000 |
| 110 | Iso Grifo GL Series I | 1968 | 350'000 | 400'000 | 322'000 | 368'000 | 308'000 | 352'000 | |
| 111 | Porsche 911 T 2.4 Targa (1973½) | 1973 | Yes | 100'000 | 120'000 | 92'000 | 110'400 | 88'000 | 105'600 |
| 112 | Porsche 914 2.0 | 1976 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 46'000 | 64'400 | 44'000 | 61'600 |
| 113 | Ferrari 365 GTC/4 | 1972 | 450'000 | 550'000 | 414'000 | 506'000 | 396'000 | 484'000 | |
| 114 | Ferrari Testarossa | 1991 | Yes | 140'000 | 180'000 | 128'800 | 165'600 | 123'200 | 158'400 |
| 115 | Jaguar XK 120 SE Roadster | 1954 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 | 70'400 | 88'000 |
| 116 | Porsche 356 B Carrera 2 2000 GS/GT ‘Sunroof’ Coupe | 1963 | 450'000 | 550'000 | 414'000 | 506'000 | 396'000 | 484'000 | |
| 117 | Ferrari F430 | 2006 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 322'000 | 414'000 | 308'000 | 396'000 | |
| 118 | Mercedes-Benz 560 SL | 1987 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 64'400 | 82'800 | 61'600 | 79'200 |
| 119 | Porsche 356 Carrera Zagato Speedster Sanction Lost | 1960 | 450'000 | 550'000 | 414'000 | 506'000 | 396'000 | 484'000 | |
| 120 | Dodge Firebomb | 1955 | 900'000 | 1'100'000 | 828'000 | 1'012'000 | 792'000 | 968'000 | |
| 121 | Packard Twelve Custom Individual Sport Phaeton | 1934 | 325'000 | 375'000 | 299'000 | 345'000 | 286'000 | 330'000 | |
| 122 | Porsche 914/6 'M471' | 1971 | 475'000 | 525'000 | 437'000 | 483'000 | 418'000 | 462'000 | |
| 123 | Packard Eight Station Sedan | 1948 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 55'200 | 73'600 | 52'800 | 70'400 |
| 124 | Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV | 1987 | 500'000 | 600'000 | 460'000 | 552'000 | 440'000 | 528'000 | |
| 125 | Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Vantage | 1970 | 700'000 | 775'000 | 644'000 | 713'000 | 616'000 | 682'000 | |
| 126 | Porsche 356 B 1600 Roadster | 1960 | 325'000 | 375'000 | 299'000 | 345'000 | 286'000 | 330'000 | |
| 127 | Packard Twin Six Convertible Victoria | 1932 | 575'000 | 675'000 | 529'000 | 621'000 | 506'000 | 594'000 | |
| 128 | Cord 810 Phaeton | 1936 | Yes | 130'000 | 160'000 | 119'600 | 147'200 | 114'400 | 140'800 |
| 129 | Bugatti EB110 GT Prototype | 1994 | 2'000'000 | 2'500'000 | 1'840'000 | 2'300'000 | 1'760'000 | 2'200'000 | |
| 130 | RUF Rt12 S | 2006 | 300'000 | 400'000 | 276'000 | 368'000 | 264'000 | 352'000 | |
| 131 | Lancia Appia GTE Series II | 1959 | Yes | 125'000 | 175'000 | 115'000 | 161'000 | 110'000 | 154'000 |
| 132 | Cadillac V-16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan | 1932 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 | 70'400 | 88'000 |
| 133 | Bugatti Chiron Sport | 2019 | Yes | 3'000'000 | 3'300'000 | 2'760'000 | 3'036'000 | 2'640'000 | 2'904'000 |
| 134 | Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit I Emperor State Landaulet | 1989 | 175'000 | 250'000 | 161'000 | 230'000 | 154'000 | 220'000 | |
| 135 | Ferrari 275 GTS | 1965 | 1'600'000 | 2'000'000 | 1'472'000 | 1'840'000 | 1'408'000 | 1'760'000 | |
| 136 | Packard Twelve Sport Phaeton | 1935 | 350'000 | 400'000 | 322'000 | 368'000 | 308'000 | 352'000 | |
| 137 | Ford GT | 2005 | Yes | 400'000 | 500'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 | 352'000 | 440'000 |
| 138 | Maserati 3500 GT Spyder | 1961 | 850'000 | 1'100'000 | 782'000 | 1'012'000 | 748'000 | 968'000 | |
| 139 | Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A | 1953 | 600'000 | 700'000 | 552'000 | 644'000 | 528'000 | 616'000 | |
| 140 | Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Club Sport | 1981 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 322'000 | 414'000 | 308'000 | 396'000 | |
| 141 | Porsche 911 Speedster | 2011 | 275'000 | 325'000 | 253'000 | 299'000 | 242'000 | 286'000 | |
| 142 | Jaguar XJ220 | 1993 | Yes | 500'000 | 600'000 | 460'000 | 552'000 | 440'000 | 528'000 |
| 143 | McLaren Speedtail | 2020 | 2'600'000 | 3'000'000 | 2'392'000 | 2'760'000 | 2'288'000 | 2'640'000 | |
| 144 | Porsche 911 Speedster | 1989 | Yes | 175'000 | 225'000 | 161'000 | 207'000 | 154'000 | 198'000 |
| 145 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 1962 | 1'400'000 | 1'700'000 | 1'288'000 | 1'564'000 | 1'232'000 | 1'496'000 | |
| 146 | Rolls-Royce 20/25 Drophead Coupe | 1931 | 175'000 | 250'000 | 161'000 | 230'000 | 154'000 | 220'000 | |
| 147 | Shelby 289 Cobra | 1964 | 1'100'000 | 1'300'000 | 1'012'000 | 1'196'000 | 968'000 | 1'144'000 | |
| 148 | Ford GT | 2006 | 400'000 | 500'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 | 352'000 | 440'000 | |
| 149 | Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet | 1937 | 650'000 | 800'000 | 598'000 | 736'000 | 572'000 | 704'000 | |
| 150 | Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Lightweight | 1991 | 700'000 | 900'000 | 644'000 | 828'000 | 616'000 | 792'000 | |
| 151 | Jaguar XK 140 Drophead Coupe | 1956 | Yes | 160'000 | 180'000 | 147'200 | 165'600 | 140'800 | 158'400 |
| 152 | Bentley 8-Litre Special | 1931 | 400'000 | 500'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 | 352'000 | 440'000 | |
| 153 | Ferrari 308 GTB 'Vetroresina' | 1976 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 | 132'000 | 176'000 |
| 154 | Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan | 1930 | 2'000'000 | 2'400'000 | 1'840'000 | 2'208'000 | 1'760'000 | 2'112'000 | |
| 155 | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Final Edition | 2015 | 475'000 | 575'000 | 437'000 | 529'000 | 418'000 | 506'000 | |
| 156 | Packard Model 1-38 Five-Passenger Phaeton | 1913 | 190'000 | 240'000 | 174'800 | 220'800 | 167'200 | 211'200 | |
| 157 | Auburn Twelve Salon Phaeton | 1933 | 250'000 | 300'000 | 230'000 | 276'000 | 220'000 | 264'000 | |
| 158 | Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Z06 Coupe | 1963 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 322'000 | 414'000 | 308'000 | 396'000 | |
| 159 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing | 1955 | 1'500'000 | 1'650'000 | 1'380'000 | 1'518'000 | 1'320'000 | 1'452'000 | |
| 160 | Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet | 1947 | 350'000 | 400'000 | 322'000 | 368'000 | 308'000 | 352'000 | |
| 161 | Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria | 1934 | 3'750'000 | 4'500'000 | 3'450'000 | 4'140'000 | 3'300'000 | 3'960'000 | |
| 162 | Chrysler CG Imperial Close-Coupled Sedan | 1931 | Yes | 125'000 | 150'000 | 115'000 | 138'000 | 110'000 | 132'000 |
| 163 | Porsche 911 GT2 RS 'Weissach' | 2018 | 375'000 | 450'000 | 345'000 | 414'000 | 330'000 | 396'000 | |
| 164 | Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupe Adaptation | 1962 | 350'000 | 425'000 | 322'000 | 391'000 | 308'000 | 374'000 | |
| 165 | Ferrari LaFerrari | 2015 | 3'600'000 | 4'000'000 | 3'312'000 | 3'680'000 | 3'168'000 | 3'520'000 | |
| 166 | Cadillac V-16 Transformable Town Cabriolet | 1930 | 375'000 | 450'000 | 345'000 | 414'000 | 330'000 | 396'000 | |
| 167 | Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe | 1974 | 175'000 | 225'000 | 161'000 | 207'000 | 154'000 | 198'000 | |
| 168 | Chrysler CG Imperial Dual-Cowl Phaeton | 1931 | 175'000 | 225'000 | 161'000 | 207'000 | 154'000 | 198'000 | |
| 169 | Porsche 911 Turbo S 'Package' | 1994 | Yes | 900'000 | 1'200'000 | 828'000 | 1'104'000 | 792'000 | 1'056'000 |
| 170 | Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe | 1996 | 400'000 | 500'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 | 352'000 | 440'000 | |
| 171 | Spyker C8 Spyder | 2006 | 300'000 | 325'000 | 276'000 | 299'000 | 264'000 | 286'000 | |
| 172 | BMW 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile' | 1975 | Yes | 325'000 | 375'000 | 299'000 | 345'000 | 286'000 | 330'000 |
| 173 | Lotus T125 | 2013 | 400'000 | 500'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 | 352'000 | 440'000 | |
| 174 | GRID-Porsche S2 Group C Prototype | 1983 | 150'000 | 225'000 | 138'000 | 207'000 | 132'000 | 198'000 | |
| 175 | Cunningham C-3 Cabriolet | 1953 | 900'000 | 1'200'000 | 828'000 | 1'104'000 | 792'000 | 1'056'000 | |
| 176 | Porsche 914/6 | 1970 | Yes | 100'000 | 125'000 | 92'000 | 115'000 | 88'000 | 110'000 |
| 177 | Cadillac V-12 All-Weather Phaeton | 1933 | 150'000 | 175'000 | 138'000 | 161'000 | 132'000 | 154'000 | |
| 178 | Aston Martin DB AR1 | 2003 | 225'000 | 275'000 | 207'000 | 253'000 | 198'000 | 242'000 | |
| 179 | Stutz Series B Bearcat | 1913 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 322'000 | 414'000 | 308'000 | 396'000 | |
| 180 | Buick Series 50 Sport Phaeton | 1932 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 | 70'400 | 88'000 |
| 181 | Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz | 1959 | 250'000 | 300'000 | 230'000 | 276'000 | 220'000 | 264'000 | |
| 182 | Davis Divan | 1948 | 150'000 | 175'000 | 138'000 | 161'000 | 132'000 | 154'000 | |
| 183 | Cadillac V-8 Convertible Coupe | 1935 | Yes | 70'000 | 90'000 | 64'400 | 82'800 | 61'600 | 79'200 |
| 184 | Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale | 2004 | 350'000 | 450'000 | 322'000 | 414'000 | 308'000 | 396'000 | |
| 185 | Porsche 911 Speedster | 1989 | 185'000 | 235'000 | 170'200 | 216'200 | 162'800 | 206'800 | |
| 186 | Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner | 1956 | Yes | 100'000 | 125'000 | 92'000 | 115'000 | 88'000 | 110'000 |
| 187 | BMW 850 CSi | 1993 | 175'000 | 225'000 | 161'000 | 207'000 | 154'000 | 198'000 | |
| 188 | Porsche 911 Speedster | 1994 | 200'000 | 250'000 | 184'000 | 230'000 | 176'000 | 220'000 | |
| 189 | Ford V-8 Roadster | 1933 | Yes | 40'000 | 50'000 | 36'800 | 46'000 | 35'200 | 44'000 |
| 190 | Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan | 1972 | 350'000 | 400'000 | 322'000 | 368'000 | 308'000 | 352'000 | |
| 191 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe | 1971 | Yes | 100'000 | 140'000 | 92'000 | 128'800 | 88'000 | 123'200 |
| 192 | Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 | 1966 | Yes | 100'000 | 125'000 | 92'000 | 115'000 | 88'000 | 110'000 |
| 193 | Chevrolet Camaro IMSA GTO | 1985 | 250'000 | 350'000 | 230'000 | 322'000 | 220'000 | 308'000 | |
| 194 | Jaguar Mark 2 3.8 | 1961 | Yes | 40'000 | 60'000 | 36'800 | 55'200 | 35'200 | 52'800 |
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
