"Dare to dream" is Miles Nadal's philosophy of life. He is a collector and has acquired over 80 cars in the last two dozen years or so, as well as many motorcycles, automobiles and a collection of sneakers that is probably second to none.
And all of this will go under the hammer at RM/Sotheby's from May 31 to June 1, 2024, partly live in Toronto (Canada), partly online only.
The vehicles that will be auctioned on the second day are 46 years old, including all cars, but also 12 motorcycles. These 93 two- to four-wheelers alone - there are also three-wheelers - have been estimated at almost USD 60 million, so USD 638,011 is expected per vehicle.
And they will all go under the hammer without a reserve price, Mr. Nadel obviously feels sure that his collector's items will also interest other enthusiasts.
Porsche, Ferrari and Americans
With 14 vehicles, the Porsche brand makes up the largest part of the collection, but on average these sports cars are only 36 years old.
The 12 Ferraris are slightly younger on average, namely 36 years old, while the six Chevrolets were built 43 years ago and the five Fords 42 years ago on average.
The four Jaguars and Mercedes-Benz are slightly older, with average ages of 53 and 59 years.
17 cars in the seven-figure range
The most expensive car in the collection is said to be a Ferrari F50 from 1996, estimated at USD 3.8 to 4.5 million.
This is followed by an Enzo from 2003 and a LaFerrari for USD 4 million.
The Ferrari 288 GTO from 1985 is expected to fetch USD 3.75 to 4 million.
The estimate for the 2005 Maserati MC12 is USD 3.25 to 3.75 million.
This is followed by a Lamborghini Miura P400 SV from 1972 (USD 2.75 to 3.5 million), a Ferrari 275 GTB/4 from 1967 (USD 2.8 to 3.4 million), a Ferrari F40 from 1990 (USD 2.75 to 3.25 million) and a McLaren P1 from 2015 (USD 1.75 to 2.25 million).
Two Mercedes-Benz 300 SL gullwing models from 1955 and a roadster from 1959 complete the list with estimated values of just under 2 million.
The top 17 is completed by a Porsche 918 Spyder from 2015, a Ferrari 250 GT Lusso from 1964, a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 from 2008, a Porsche 959 Komfort from 1987 and a Porsche Carrera GT from 2004.
You might ask yourself what is missing from this collection of superlatives. Well, a McLaren F1 is no more part of the collection than a Bugatti EB110, a Pagani or a really expensive American-style sports car. Mr. Nadal also seems to have given little priority to famous previous owners, with the exception of the Fiat 500L, which once belonged to the Pope.
Cars of the people
Miles Nadal apparently not only dreamed of super sports cars from the last six decades, he was also interested in "bread-and-butter" cars.
For example, RM's range includes a VW Beetle from 1967, a BMW Isetta 300 from 1960 and a Messerschmitt Thunderbird from 1956.
The Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck could also be categorized as an everyday car, as could the Austin-Healey Sprite Mk1 from 1960 or the Austin Mini Cooper S Mk II from 1969.
Additions to the collection
Nadal was evidently influenced and advised by other collectors.
He acquired the 1915 Elektro Rauch & Lang on the recommendation of Jay Leno. The replica of the Benz Patent-Motorwagen doesn't fit into the collection tenor any more than the Pur Sang Bugatti 35 or the Honda S600. But they all have their charm.
Nascar and other typical American vehicles
The collector obviously has a certain interest in American motorsport.
The lots include some Nascar cars from the new millennium as well as dragsters.
The C-01 JPS from 2014, the only Lotus motorcycle produced in only 100 examples, looks really unorthodox, like the antithesis of the Flying Merkel from 1914.
Does Nadal ride/drove his motorcycles? How do you keep such a large car and motorcycle collection running and how roadworthy are all the visually beautifully presented collector's items?
One or two buyers will find out. After all, as already mentioned, there is no minimum bid, not even for the F50.
Further information and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | Vincent HRD Black Shadow Series C | 1949 | Yes | 100'000 | 140'000 | 91'000 | 127'400 | 92'000 | 128'800 |
| 308 | Ferrari 288 GTO | 1985 | Yes | 3'750'000 | 4'000'000 | 3'412'500 | 3'640'000 | 3'450'000 | 3'680'000 |
| 309 | Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flat-Nose' | 1989 | Yes | 250'000 | 350'000 | 227'500 | 318'500 | 230'000 | 322'000 |
| 310 | Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I | 1960 | Yes | 35'000 | 40'000 | 31'850 | 36'400 | 32'200 | 36'800 |
| 311 | Honda NR750 | 1992 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 72'800 | 91'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 |
| 312 | Ferrari 550 Maranello | 2000 | Yes | 200'000 | 250'000 | 182'000 | 227'500 | 184'000 | 230'000 |
| 313 | Dodge Viper SRT GTS | 2013 | Yes | 100'000 | 130'000 | 91'000 | 118'300 | 92'000 | 119'600 |
| 314 | Jaguar XK 150 3.4 Roadster | 1959 | Yes | 140'000 | 180'000 | 127'400 | 163'800 | 128'800 | 165'600 |
| 315 | Cord 810 Cabriolet | 1936 | Yes | 200'000 | 275'000 | 182'000 | 250'250 | 184'000 | 253'000 |
| 316 | Benz Patent-Motorwagen Replica | 1886 | Yes | 75'000 | 100'000 | 68'250 | 91'000 | 69'000 | 92'000 |
| 317 | Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring | 1973 | Yes | 700'000 | 800'000 | 637'000 | 728'000 | 644'000 | 736'000 |
| 318 | McLaren 720S | 2018 | Yes | 350'000 | 400'000 | 318'500 | 364'000 | 322'000 | 368'000 |
| 319 | Indian Chief | 1932 | Yes | 30'000 | 50'000 | 27'300 | 45'500 | 27'600 | 46'000 |
| 320 | Ferrari F40 | 1990 | Yes | 2'750'000 | 3'250'000 | 2'502'500 | 2'957'500 | 2'530'000 | 2'990'000 |
| 321 | Ferrari Testarossa | 1990 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 136'500 | 182'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 |
| 322 | Honda S600 | 1965 | Yes | 30'000 | 45'000 | 27'300 | 40'950 | 27'600 | 41'400 |
| 323 | Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe | 1963 | Yes | 175'000 | 250'000 | 159'250 | 227'500 | 161'000 | 230'000 |
| 324 | Shelby GT350 | 1965 | Yes | 400'000 | 500'000 | 364'000 | 455'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 |
| 325 | Indian Dispatch Tow | 1935 | Yes | 50'000 | 60'000 | 45'500 | 54'600 | 46'000 | 55'200 |
| 326 | Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta | 1973 | Yes | 650'000 | 800'000 | 591'500 | 728'000 | 598'000 | 736'000 |
| 327 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet | 1971 | Yes | 250'000 | 325'000 | 227'500 | 295'750 | 230'000 | 299'000 |
| 328 | RUF BTR lll 'Flat-Nose' Cabriolet | 1990 | Yes | 400'000 | 500'000 | 364'000 | 455'000 | 368'000 | 460'000 |
| 329 | McLaren P1 | 2015 | Yes | 1'750'000 | 2'250'000 | 1'592'500 | 2'047'500 | 1'610'000 | 2'070'000 |
| 330 | Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe | 1985 | Yes | 225'000 | 300'000 | 204'750 | 273'000 | 207'000 | 276'000 |
| 331 | Indian Four | 1938 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 54'600 | 72'800 | 55'200 | 73'600 |
| 332 | Ferrari F50 | 1996 | Yes | 3'800'000 | 4'500'000 | 3'458'000 | 4'095'000 | 3'496'000 | 4'140'000 |
| 333 | Volkswagen Beetle Sedan | 1967 | Yes | 30'000 | 40'000 | 27'300 | 36'400 | 27'600 | 36'800 |
| 334 | Porsche 911 Speedster | 2011 | Yes | 300'000 | 350'000 | 273'000 | 318'500 | 276'000 | 322'000 |
| 335 | Porsche 959 Komfort | 1987 | Yes | 1'100'000 | 1'500'000 | 1'001'000 | 1'365'000 | 1'012'000 | 1'380'000 |
| 336 | Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Coupe | 2012 | Yes | 300'000 | 350'000 | 273'000 | 318'500 | 276'000 | 322'000 |
| 337 | Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster by Reutter | 1957 | Yes | 350'000 | 450'000 | 318'500 | 409'500 | 322'000 | 414'000 |
| 338 | Porsche 911 Speedster | 1989 | Yes | 225'000 | 275'000 | 204'750 | 250'250 | 207'000 | 253'000 |
| 339 | MV Agusta 750S America | 1976 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 54'600 | 72'800 | 55'200 | 73'600 |
| 340 | BMW Isetta 300 | 1957 | Yes | 35'000 | 45'000 | 31'850 | 40'950 | 32'200 | 41'400 |
| 341 | Porsche 356 A Carrera 1600 GS 'Sunroof' Coupe by Reutter | 1959 | Yes | 500'000 | 650'000 | 455'000 | 591'500 | 460'000 | 598'000 |
| 342 | Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato | 2003 | Yes | 275'000 | 350'000 | 250'250 | 318'500 | 253'000 | 322'000 |
| 343 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing | 1955 | Yes | 1'600'000 | 2'000'000 | 1'456'000 | 1'820'000 | 1'472'000 | 1'840'000 |
| 344 | Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Cabriolet | 1957 | Yes | 650'000 | 800'000 | 591'500 | 728'000 | 598'000 | 736'000 |
| 345 | Porsche Carrera GT | 2004 | Yes | 1'300'000 | 1'500'000 | 1'183'000 | 1'365'000 | 1'196'000 | 1'380'000 |
| 346 | Norton Commando 850 Roadster | 1973 | Yes | 75'000 | 100'000 | 68'250 | 91'000 | 69'000 | 92'000 |
| 347 | Bugatti Type 35B Recreation by Pur Sang | 1930 | Yes | 180'000 | 240'000 | 163'800 | 218'400 | 165'600 | 220'800 |
| 348 | Porsche 356 C Cabriolet | 1964 | Yes | 175'000 | 225'000 | 159'250 | 204'750 | 161'000 | 207'000 |
| 349 | Dino 246 GTS by Scaglietti | 1974 | Yes | 500'000 | 600'000 | 455'000 | 546'000 | 460'000 | 552'000 |
| 350 | Porsche 911 GT2 | 2008 | Yes | 175'000 | 225'000 | 159'250 | 204'750 | 161'000 | 207'000 |
| 351 | Bugatti Veyron 16.4 | 2008 | Yes | 1'500'000 | 1'750'000 | 1'365'000 | 1'592'500 | 1'380'000 | 1'610'000 |
| 352 | Chevrolet Corvette 'Fuel-Injected' | 1962 | Yes | 90'000 | 120'000 | 81'900 | 109'200 | 82'800 | 110'400 |
| 353 | Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster | 1966 | Yes | 250'000 | 300'000 | 227'500 | 273'000 | 230'000 | 276'000 |
| 354 | Ford GT | 2022 | Yes | 900'000 | 1'200'000 | 819'000 | 1'092'000 | 828'000 | 1'104'000 |
| 355 | Land Rover NAS Defender 90 | 1994 | Yes | 90'000 | 120'000 | 81'900 | 109'200 | 82'800 | 110'400 |
| 356 | Flying Merkel Model 471 | 1914 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 54'600 | 72'800 | 55'200 | 73'600 |
| 357 | Ferrari Enzo | 2003 | Yes | 3'750'000 | 4'250'000 | 3'412'500 | 3'867'500 | 3'450'000 | 3'910'000 |
| 358 | Porsche Cayman GT4 | 2016 | Yes | 130'000 | 160'000 | 118'300 | 145'600 | 119'600 | 147'200 |
| 359 | Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Fixed Head Coupe | 1965 | Yes | 120'000 | 160'000 | 109'200 | 145'600 | 110'400 | 147'200 |
| 360 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 1959 | Yes | 1'500'000 | 1'800'000 | 1'365'000 | 1'638'000 | 1'380'000 | 1'656'000 |
| 361 | Sunbeam Tiger Mk IA | 1966 | Yes | 90'000 | 125'000 | 81'900 | 113'750 | 82'800 | 115'000 |
| 362 | Porsche 918 Spyder | 2015 | Yes | 1'500'000 | 1'800'000 | 1'365'000 | 1'638'000 | 1'380'000 | 1'656'000 |
| 363 | Ferrari SF90 Stradale | 2021 | Yes | 500'000 | 650'000 | 455'000 | 591'500 | 460'000 | 598'000 |
| 364 | Shelby GT500 Fastback | 1969 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 136'500 | 182'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 |
| 365 | Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR 'Dale Earnhardt Jr.' | 2002 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 136'500 | 182'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 |
| 366 | Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone | 1972 | Yes | 2'750'000 | 3'500'000 | 2'502'500 | 3'185'000 | 2'530'000 | 3'220'000 |
| 367 | Lotus C-01 "John Player Special" | 2014 | Yes | 100'000 | 150'000 | 91'000 | 136'500 | 92'000 | 138'000 |
| 368 | Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR 'Jeff Gordon' | 2000 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 136'500 | 182'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 |
| 369 | Ford GT Heritage Edition | 2006 | Yes | 550'000 | 650'000 | 500'500 | 591'500 | 506'000 | 598'000 |
| 370 | Porsche 356 C 1600 Coupe by Karmann | 1965 | Yes | 90'000 | 120'000 | 81'900 | 109'200 | 82'800 | 110'400 |
| 371 | Ferrari 275 GTB/4 | 1967 | Yes | 2'800'000 | 3'400'000 | 2'548'000 | 3'094'000 | 2'576'000 | 3'128'000 |
| 372 | Rauch & Lang J5 Double Control Coach | 1915 | Yes | 80'000 | 120'000 | 72'800 | 109'200 | 73'600 | 110'400 |
| 373 | Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS NASCAR 'Jimmie Johnson' | 2006 | Yes | 150'000 | 200'000 | 136'500 | 182'000 | 138'000 | 184'000 |
| 374 | Amphicar 770 | 1965 | Yes | 75'000 | 100'000 | 68'250 | 91'000 | 69'000 | 92'000 |
| 375 | Ferrari LaFerrari | 2015 | Yes | 3'850'000 | 4'250'000 | 3'503'500 | 3'867'500 | 3'542'000 | 3'910'000 |
| 376 | Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary by Bertone | 1989 | Yes | 500'000 | 700'000 | 455'000 | 637'000 | 460'000 | 644'000 |
| 377 | Suzuki RGB500 Gamma | 1983 | Yes | 40'000 | 50'000 | 36'400 | 45'500 | 36'800 | 46'000 |
| 378 | Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 | 1967 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 72'800 | 91'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 |
| 379 | BMW i8 | 2014 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 72'800 | 91'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 |
| 380 | Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser | 1980 | Yes | 80'000 | 100'000 | 72'800 | 91'000 | 73'600 | 92'000 |
| 381 | Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti | 1964 | Yes | 1'500'000 | 1'800'000 | 1'365'000 | 1'638'000 | 1'380'000 | 1'656'000 |
| 382 | NHRA Top Fuel 'Kenny Bernstein' | 1993 | Yes | 75'000 | 125'000 | 68'250 | 113'750 | 69'000 | 115'000 |
| 383 | Mercedes-Benz 560 SL | 1988 | Yes | 70'000 | 100'000 | 63'700 | 91'000 | 64'400 | 92'000 |
| 384 | Buick Reatta NHRA Funny Car 'Kenny Bernstein' | 1988 | Yes | 60'000 | 80'000 | 54'600 | 72'800 | 55'200 | 73'600 |
| 385 | Harley-Davidson EL 'Knucklehead' with Sidecar | 1947 | Yes | 40'000 | 50'000 | 36'400 | 45'500 | 36'800 | 46'000 |
| 386 | Aston Martin DB5 | 1965 | Yes | 750'000 | 900'000 | 682'500 | 819'000 | 690'000 | 828'000 |
| 387 | Ford 'Li'l Foose' Coupe | 1932 | Yes | 100'000 | 125'000 | 91'000 | 113'750 | 92'000 | 115'000 |
| 388 | Fiat 500L Lounge Hatchback Papal Vehicle | 2015 | Yes | 50'000 | 100'000 | 45'500 | 91'000 | 46'000 | 92'000 |
| 389 | Land Rover NAS Defender 90 | 1994 | Yes | 100'000 | 140'000 | 91'000 | 127'400 | 92'000 | 128'800 |
| 390 | Jaguar XJ220 | 1993 | Yes | 550'000 | 700'000 | 500'500 | 637'000 | 506'000 | 644'000 |
| 391 | Maserati MC12 | 2005 | Yes | 3'250'000 | 3'750'000 | 2'957'500 | 3'412'500 | 2'990'000 | 3'450'000 |
| 392 | Moto Rumi Junior | 1955 | Yes | 30'000 | 40'000 | 27'300 | 36'400 | 27'600 | 36'800 |
| 393 | Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe | 1997 | Yes | 200'000 | 300'000 | 182'000 | 273'000 | 184'000 | 276'000 |
| 394 | Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck | 1953 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 45'500 | 63'700 | 46'000 | 64'400 |
| 395 | Ford Thunderbird | 1956 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 45'500 | 63'700 | 46'000 | 64'400 |
| 396 | Ford Thunderbird NASCAR 'Dale Jarrett' | 1996 | Yes | 50'000 | 80'000 | 45'500 | 72'800 | 46'000 | 73'600 |
| 397 | Messerschmitt KR 200 | 1962 | Yes | 50'000 | 70'000 | 45'500 | 63'700 | 46'000 | 64'400 |
| 398 | Nissan Figaro | 1991 | Yes | 50'000 | 60'000 | 45'500 | 54'600 | 46'000 | 55'200 |
| 399 | Austin Mini Cooper S Mk II | 1969 | Yes | 40'000 | 50'000 | 36'400 | 45'500 | 36'800 | 46'000 |
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
