A report published in Bloomberg early this month speculated that we might soon see the world’s most expensive auction car at perhaps $100 million – a very special Ferrari 275 GTB. The 1965 Ferrari GTB/C Speciale was a race version of Ferrari’s fabulous mid-’60s berlinetta, and one of the three made, chassis No. 06885.
The Grifo was a rarity, with 402 built from 1964-1974 in several versions. The car was actually the first of that series and the show car for that year’s Turin Auto Show. And to think, it all began with a little bubble car.
The RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island auction will offer a 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet B. This is a so-called “early” Cabriolet B, which retains 500K-style bodywork, including vertical louvers on the hood sides, but with certain 540K features, including the bumpers. The Cabriolet B was distinguished by its four-passenger interior, with a comfortable rear seat for two, and a soft top with rear quarter windows.
RM Sotheby’s is known the world over as an auction house catering to only the finest collectible automobiles. As the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, RM Sotheby’s is raising the stakes with a truly standout docket.
In just eight days, thousands of car enthusiasts will crowd the Amelia Island barrier island for a weekend of displays, fine auctions, and concours. The sales and shows revolve around the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, the acme of Florida’s automotive calendar.
Jaguar drove into auction history when a 1963 E-Type Lightweight sold for $7.37 million at the 2017 Bonhams Scottsdale sale. Meanwhile, over at RM Sotheby’s, a stunning 1965 Series 1 Roadster went for.
After dazzling car lusters with the Testarossa in the 1980s, Ferrari moved forward by taking a step back to its roots with the front-engine V12 550 Maranello in 1996, and then topped it with the 575M Maranello in 2002. And the Ferraristi were pleased.
Looking to start the year on the right foot, RM Sotheby’s 18th annual Arizona auction is bringing style and power in equal measure to Scottsdale.
Every January, Arizona’s dry, salt-free climate brings automotive enthusiasts from around the world to Scottsdale for a week of shows, auctions, and seminars. As the first major event on the collector car calendar, Scottsdale showcases a quality of cars rarely seen off of a concours green.
