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2016 Insider’s Guide to the ■ Auctions ■ Concours Spring ■ Rallies Featured « Where to Go « What to See

10 th Annual Guide — Complete Schedule of Events

Spring 2016 ■ Introduction Where the Magic Is ’ve been a judge at Amelia for more than two de- cades, and each year I look forward to walking on the Ivast sandy beaches as the sun comes up. My room at The Ritz-Carlton often overlooks the tent housing RM Sotheby’s consignments. It’s like hav- ing my own private showcase, as I watch various cars come and go on test drives with prospective buyers. During Amelia week, I’ll also visit the Bonhams, Gooding & Company, Hollywood Wheels and Moto- stalgia auctions, as well as the Festivals of Speed car to pack up to head home. Within a couple of hours, the show. cars are all gone. It’s as if the clock has struck 12, and I have two favorite parts of the week: the magical place where all the magical cars were on The first is watching the cars come onto the concours display is just another golf course waiting for foursomes green on Sunday morning. They line up, engines snarl- to stroll across it. ing, clouds of exhaust and steam rising into the air, wait- Market and American Car Collector mag- ing to motor to their proper places for judging. azines will have a booth at Gooding and at the concours; The second is at the end of concours day, after the stop by and pick up your SCM 28th-Anniversary pin. winners have been announced. Suddenly a vast calm Above all, enjoy the gorgeous setting and the fantastic descends across the field, and everyone slowly begins cars. It’s a gearhead’s paradise. — Keith Martin ■

Auctions Advertiser’s Index 14 Bonhams The Amelia Island Auction AIG PC Global Services, Inc...... 41 16 Hollywood Wheels Amelia Select 2016 Amelia Island Concours...... 39, 60 American Car Collector...... 52 18 Gooding & Company The Amelia Island Auction American Collectors Insurance..15 20 rM Sotheby’s Automobiles of Amelia Island Autosport Designs, Inc...... 33 Barrett-Jackson...... 41, 59 22 Motostalgia Amelia Island Auction 2016 Car Art by David Snyder...... 8 24 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale 2016 Classic Assets Motor Sports Center...17 Classic Showcase...... 48 26 Barrett-Jackson palm Beach 2016 D. L. George Coachworks...... 25 28 Worldwide Auctioneers The Houston Classic Dragone Classic Motorcars Inc..47 Exotic Classics...... 19 34 Spring Quick Takes More auctions from around the U.S. Financial Services...... 23 Greystone Mansion Concours....32 Concours Gullwing Motor Cars, Inc...... 37 Hagerty Insurance Agency, Inc...27 42 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance The East Coast’s most Hahn-Vorbach & Associates, LLC...21 prestigious concours Heidi Mraz Automotive Fine Art..51 44 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Automotive and culinary Hyman, LTD...... 57 excellence Intercity Lines...... 29 JC Taylor...... 53 44 Festivals of Speed Amelia Island A luxury lifestyle show Keels and Wheels Concours...... 30 44 pinehurst Concours d’Elegance A forward-thinking event Legendary Motorcar Company.40 Lory Lockwood...... 43 46 Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance Cars and watercraft MacNeil Automotive Products, Ltd...36 46 the Quail Motorcycle Gathering Historic motorbikes Motostalgia...... 13 46 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Double the pleasure Pinehurst Concours D’ Elegance.45 Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club.49 Reliable Carriers...... 2 Rallies Rick Cole Auctions...... 4-5 50 Copperstate 1000 Vintage motoring on classic two-lane roads Sports Car Market...... 58 T.D.C. Risk Management...... 41 50 California Mille great friends and food for 1,000 miles The Classic Motor Company...3, 55 50 new England 1000 The Northeast’s best twists and turns The Elegance At Hershey...... 7 The Stable, Ltd...... 9 ETC. Welsh Enterprises, Inc...... 31 Cover photo courtesy of Amelia Island 38 Map Spring auction locations, plus concours and rallies Concours d’Elegance; auction photos inside courtesy of the respective 54 By the Numbers Top 50 U.S. sales from spring 2015 auction houses

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Spring 2016 ■ AUction Roundtable Amelia Island Q&A SCM’s Dale Novak asks the auction companies about market trends, hot cars and where to get a cool drink Chad Tyson

RM Sotheby’s offerings veer toward important historic sports and racing models, such as this Miura at last year’s sale

Gord Duff partnership with the Amelia Island you’ll find the history library and Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s Concours d’Elegance is that all all corresponding information and What types of the entrants stay at the same ho- accessories for each lot, includ- automobiles tel. With both the auction and the ing everything from certificates to does RM So- concours taking place at The Ritz- toolkits, as well as a knowledgeable theby’s gravi- Carlton, there is no need to leave staff member to answer any ques- tate toward for the property once you arrive, unless tions you may have. this sale? of course you are partaking in one Is there a particular car that At RM of the weekend’s tours. The Amelia you see as undervalued or under- Sotheby’s, we weekend is almost like a “family recognized that would be an ex- pride ourselves on offering cars reunion” of the collector car auction ceptional candidate for your sale? with unique and prominent his- world — we dine together, drink The 2003 DB AR1 tories; oftentimes, it is the story together and enjoy the camaraderie is a fantastic addition to our Amelia behind a car that drives the most of the hobby together. Island sale, and, in my opinion, is interest. The Amelia Island sale is RM Sotheby’s astute focus still undervalued in today’s market. geared more toward important and on research, as illustrated in our With very limited production — the historic sports and racing automo- catalogs and our onsite “Access example we are offering is body 89 biles to complement those featured the Knowledge” service, is some- of just 99 cars built — it combines at the Amelia Island Concours thing that also differentiates us exquisite styling with great perfor- d’Elegance. from our competitors. We are the mance; it is beautifully presented only auction house to employ a What does RM Sotheby’s do in rare medium anthracite metal- full-time research team, dedicated that makes the Amelia Island lic with dark red leather interior, to researching the history and au- auction experience unique and equipped with an all-powerful V12 thenticity of each and every car we special? engine and manual transmission, offer. The “Access the Knowledge” One of the best things about and has been sparingly used, show- desk set up at each of our events, our Amelia Island sale and its ing less than 700 miles from new. Amelia Island included, is where

10 SCM 2016 Insider’s Guide to spring events From a collector’s perspective, at What does Gooding do that What is your favorite place on less than $300,000 it represents makes the Amelia Island auction the Island to enjoy a nice meal or excellent value for the price and a experience unique and special? drink? wonderful opportunity to own an For every auction, we focus our Our team really enjoys Gilbert’s example of Aston Martin’s long- efforts on client experience and Underground Kitchen, the ideal standing collaborative relationship bringing the best possible consign- spot to grab a seasonal, comforting with Zagato, particularly in light ments available in the marketplace. and delicious meal. of recent prices achieved by other We are not in the business of quan- Zagato-bodied Astons. tity, but exceptional quality. We Rupert Banner love being able to connect with our What is your favorite place on Vice President of Business clients in person at each of our auc- the Island to enjoy a nice meal or Development, Bonhams tions, and Amelia is no exception. drink? What types of The atmosphere is relaxed, and The lobby bar at The Ritz- automobiles we are always able to spend time Carlton is always a popular place does Bonhams catching up with clients and walk- during the concours weekend — it gravitate to- ing them through the auction tent is central, has a great atmosphere ward for this to discuss what they’re dreaming and presents a fantastic opportunity sale? about adding to their collections. to catch up with other enthusiasts. The Amelia It’s a great joy to share our passion Island Concours for these beautiful cars, and Ame- displays a wide variety of collec- David Gooding lia is a great weekend, both for a President and Founder, Gooding tor cars, from important sports and sale and to enjoy the concours and competition cars to pre-war and & Company events throughout. What types of Brass Era cars. Bonhams is the automobiles Is there a particular car that most international of all the houses does Gooding you see as undervalued or under- that will sell there, and we look to gravitate to- recognized that would be an ex- mirror the interests of those who ward for this ceptional candidate for your sale? attend the concours. sale? As younger collectors enter the What does Bonhams do that Our Amelia fold, we are seeing tremendous makes the Amelia Island auction Island auction demand for the most famous and experience unique and special? is no different from our other sales iconic . Many collectors We offer a very knowledgeable in this regard. We search for the are looking to build complete sets: and approachable team of special- world’s most significant and valu- collectors are looking to ists and an inventory of a broad able collector cars, and the absolute have a 959, 911 GT1, Carrera GT selection of price points and eras. best examples of that category. We and 918, and Ferrari collectors Our specialists are researchers by pursue unusual cars that are very want the full range from a 288 virtue of their position. This is one high quality, but also something GTO to a LaFerrari. There is also of the many strengths of Bonhams’ collectors and enthusiasts don’t see increased interest in cars such as Global Motoring Department. All every day. This could be a model the 360 Challenge Stradale and 911 of our cars are researched by our that is less well known but up-and- GT3 RS — cars that offer the look specialists, many of whom have coming, one that has been in the and performance of a true decades of experience in specific care of one owner over a number of but are available, often in as-new genres of cars, and Bonhams also decades or since new, or one that is condition, for a fraction of the price employs an extensive, international coming into the public eye for the of the closest comparable supercar. network of recognized marque ex- first time. We know it when we see We are also seeing a trend of barn perts and historians. Our expertise, it. It’s the car that grabs our atten- finds that are exciting because it is resources, access to manufacturer tion and sticks with us. an opportunity to preserve or re- archives, and network and roster of store a car correctly. historians is what has helped propel Bonhams to year-after-year growth in the collector car market. Is there a particular car that you see as undervalued or under- recognized that would be an ex- ceptional candidate for your sale? Rare, original-bodied classics

Chad Tyson are still undervalued relative to their supply. Some Alfa Romeos, and other entry-level classics look like a good value considering the events that they enable their owners to participate Gooding & Company prides itself on presenting world-class motorcars, such as this 1967 in. I think it’s fair to say that there GTB/4, sold for $3.3 million at Amelia Island in 2015

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nimble, reliable and good-looking, too! Interest in this little car is com- ing on so strong that there is a mad scramble to acquire one. What is your favorite place on the Island to enjoy a nice meal or drink? For a great night out I recom- mend downtown historic Fernan- dina Beach. There are many small boutique restaurants and gathering places where you can enjoy great food, fine wine, refreshing cocktails and stimulating conversation.

Antonio Brunet Chairman, Motostalgia Auctions d’Elegance What types of automobiles does Motostal- gia gravitate toward for this sale? In two words, we grav- itate towards Bonhams considers itself the most international of auction houses. Last year, this 1981 the rarest and finest, which for us BMW M1 brought $605k at auction means cars that are rarely seen at are a number of iconic designs mance cars. auction or have unique and impor- from the 1980s which look like tant history, as well as the finest of What does Hollywood Wheels the commonly known classics. We they are gathering pace for the best do that makes the Amelia Island examples. recognize the evolution of the mar- auction experience unique and ket, serving the established clientele What is your favorite place on special? in the hobby and looking forward to the Island to enjoy a nice meal or We are a longtime established inspiring the new generation into drink? family-owned and -operated auto- modern classics. I like Salt at The Ritz-Carlton, motive business. True car people. or Le Clos in Fernandina Beach. We believe in treating people the What does Motostalgia do that way we want to be treated, so our makes the Amelia Island auction Mike Flynn Jr. customer relations go above and experience unique and special? Founder/CEO, Hollywood Wheels beyond. We want our customers to Motostalgia has been very suc- Auctions & Shows have a truly rewarding and satisfy- cessful at serving the worldwide market, with offices in Monaco and What types of ing experience within our auction events, and we go out of our way Mexico. We have great connections automobiles and clientele from Latin America does Holly- to do so by providing all the little extras. that will bring new cars and buyers wood Wheels to Amelia. gravitate to- Is there a particular car that ward for this you see as undervalued or under- Is there a particular car that sale? recognized that would be an ex- you see as undervalued or under- Experience ceptional candidate for your sale? recognized that would be an ex- tells us that by paying close atten- In recent years at auctions, ceptional candidate for your sale? tion to the markets and listening to European cars have led the way Modern classics and newer ex- our customers, we do not limit our- across the auction block. One neat otics as a genre are definitely break- selves to any era, make or model of little mass-produced car that is ing through into the market, and we cars. The beauty of our company is very common on the streets and are proud to be offering a selection that we are flexible, and our team club events, and until recently that we believe will be very much of car experts enjoys and covers has been overlooked, is the ever- appreciated by the Amelia patrons. all types of cars, be it American popular . In recent What is your favorite place on ’50s classics, pre-war foreign and years the standard Porsche 911 has the Island to enjoy a nice meal or domestic, foreign sports and exotic, exponentially exploded in demand drink? vintage racers or good old Ameri- and price. It is the ideal modern- Le Clos on 2nd Street is not to can big-motored muscle and perfor- day classic sports car: quick, fast, be missed! ■

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Spring 2016 ■ Auctions Bonhams The Amelia Island Auction

1960 3500 GT Spider

As one of the world’s largest and oldest auction Preview: Tuesday, March 8, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, March houses, Bonhams knows a thing or two about selling 9, 10 a.m.; Thursday, March 10, 9 a.m. collectibles. They joined the Amelia Island party last year and got off to a great start, selling 65 out of 82 Auction: Thursday, March 10, 11 a.m. cars for a combined $15m and an average sold price Where: Fernandina Beach Golf Club, 2800 Bill Melton of $230k. A 1930 L-29 town car and a 1908 Road, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034 American Underslung 50-hp both sold for over Web: www.bonhams.com $1.7m. Phone: 415.861.7500 Expect a carefully chosen assortment of super-luxe Cost: $150 bidder registration includes catalog and vintage sports cars, pre-war classics and storied racers. admits two, $100 catalog admits two, $20 gallery guide The consignment list is as sophisticated and interna- admits one tional as the clientele. Last year’s results: 65/82 cars sold / $15m 1924 Red-Label Speed Model Tourer. 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Spider. Known Original bodied, fastidiously mechanically prepared by Cars history from new. Chris Leydon and D.L. George Coachworks.

1935 Riley MPH roadster. The “Swiss MPH,” deliv- 1964 Sabra GT coupe ered new to Switzerland. The 16th and last built and owned for nearly 50 years by Bob Lutz. 1933 Maserati 8C 3000 biposto ■

1935 Riley MPH roadster 1933 Maserati 8C 3000 biposto

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Spring 2016 ■ Auctions Hollywood Wheels Amelia Select 2016

2004 Porsche Carrera GT

Hollywood Wheels builds on the success of last Preview: Thursday, March 10, 3 p.m.; Friday, March 11, 9 year’s Amelia Island debut with a varied assortment of a.m. high-quality classics at a range of price points that will appeal to the broader masses. They sold 114 out of 138 Auction: Friday, March 11, 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 12, noon lots at the 2015 auction for $14m total and a $124k aver- age price per car. Where: Omni Amelia Island Resort, 39 Beach Lagoon Road, Amelia Island, FL 32034 This two-day auction kicks off on Friday with an all-Porsche sale before the Festivals of Speed Ballroom Web: www.hollywoodwheels.com Party that night. Saturday morning opens with the Fes- Phone: 800.237.8954 tivals of Speed lifestyle festival. The auction begins at Cost: $200 bidder registration noon.

1973 Jaguar XKE . With just Star Cars 1,600 original miles. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT

1961 300G convertible 1987 Turbo Slantnose ■

1961 Chrysler 300G convertible 1973 Jaguar XKE convertible

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Spring 2016 ■ Auctions Gooding & Company The Amelia Island Auction

Three significant from Jerry Seinfeld’s collection

Held at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, a classic Preview: Thursday, March 10, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, beachfront resort near Jacksonville, this venue caters to March 11, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the enthusiast looking for a relaxed yet rewarding winter getaway. Held on Friday before the celebrated Amelia Auction: Friday, March 11, 11 a.m. Island Concours d’Elegance, Gooding & Company’s Where: Racquet Park, Omni Amelia Island Plantation, auction showcases a curated lineup of cars, inviting spir- 6800 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034 ited bidding in a comfortable setting. In 2015, Gooding Web: www.goodingco.com & Company achieved an average price per car of $355k. Phone: 310.899.1960 The two top sellers were the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 at Cost: $200 bidder registration includes catalog and $3.3m and the 1961 GT Series II cabriolet at admission for two, $75 auction catalog admits two, $30 $2.09m. Out of the 87 cars offered during the auction, per person at the door seven sold for values in excess of $1 million. Last year’s results: 76/87 cars sold / $27m

At this year’s sale, the auction house brings Star Cars feld. “I don’t really even think of myself as a collector. to market three important cars from noted I just love cars. And I still love these cars. But it’s time Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld. to send some of them back into the world, for someone “We are grateful and honored to be entrusted with else to enjoy, as I have.” these superb examples from the collection of Jerry Sein- feld. These cars epitomize the highest of quality and 1955 Spyder. Gooding estimate: $5m– pedigree,” states David Gooding, President of Gooding $6m & Company. “Jerry’s keen eye for significant Porsches, the care and pride he takes in maintaining his spectacu- 1958 Porsche 356A 1500 GS/GT Carrera Speedster. lar collection, and his enthusiasm and passion for the Gooding estimate: $2m–$2.5m Porsche marque make this one of our most thrilling sales in our company’s history.” 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR. Gooding “I’ve never bought a car as an investment,” says Sein- estimate: $1.2m–$1.5m ■

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Spring 2016 ■ Auctions RM Sotheby’s Automobiles of Amelia Island

1989 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe

In March, RM Sotheby’s reprises its role as the official Preview: Thursday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, auction house of the renowned Amelia Island Concours March 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. d’Elegance, offering some of the world’s most desirable automobiles. Auction: Saturday, March 12, 11 a.m. The single-day sale has set numerous auction bench- Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Amelia marks in its 17-year history, and in 2015 achieved the Island, FL 32034 highest-ever total for an auction held during the Amelia Web: www.rmsothebys.com Island motoring week, with $60m in sales and an impres- Phone: 519.352.4575 sive 98% sales rate. The 2016 event is expected to build on Cost: Auction admission is limited to registered bidders. this success, bringing a hand-selected roster of 100 elegant $300 registration includes auction catalog and coachbuilt classics, important sports and racing cars and admission for two late-model collectibles to market. Last year’s results: 99/101 cars sold / $60m 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe. In as-new condition, 1932 Ford Model 18 Ford speed- Star Cars showing just over 1,100 miles. RM Sotheby’s esti- ster. The very first collaboration of young mate: $240k–$300k stylist E.T. “Bob” Gregorie and Edsel Ford and just four owners from new. RM Sotheby’s estimate: $1.2m– 2003 Aston Martin DB AR1. Number 89 of only 99 $1.4m cars built, this DB AR1 shows less than 700 miles on the odometer. Beautifully presented in rare Medium 1931 Marmon Sixteen convertible . A concours- Anthracite Metallic with dark red leather interior, it is quality example, formerly part of the S. Ray Miller Col- equipped with a V12 engine and manual transmission. lection. RM Sotheby’s estimate: $600k–$750k RM Sotheby’s estimate: $225k–$275k ■

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Spring 2016 ■ Auctions Motostalgia Amelia Island Vintage Grand Prix Auction

2011 Aperta

Motostalgia will hit the ground running on Saturday, March 12, when they host their first Amelia Island sale. Preview: Thursday, March 10, through Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The consignment list is packed with exciting cars, from elegant pre-war tourers to ground-pounding American Auction: Saturday, March 12, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. muscle to neck-snapping modern supercar classics. The Where: 4171 Amelia Island Pkwy, Fernandina Beach, FL venue is within walking distance of the Fernandina Beach 32034 Airport and offers convenient access to all the weekend Web: www.motostalgia.com festivities. Phone: 512.813.0636 Cost: $100 bidder registration includes catalog, 1930 Cord L-29 Star Cars admission to auction and preview for two, $300 VIP bidder registration includes the aforementioned as well 2011 Ferrari 599 Aperta as seating, drinks and hors d’oeuvres

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO

2015 Land Defender HUE166 Factory Heritage Edition 1986 Ferrari 308 GTB

1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL 1967 Shelby GT500 ■

1930 Cord L-29 2015 Land Rover Defender HUE166 Factory Heritage Edition

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Spring 2016 ■ Auctions Auctions America Fort Lauderdale 2016

1954 Skylark convertible

Auctions America kicks off its 2016 calendar with its Preview: Thursday, March 31, 4 p.m.; Friday, April 1, 14th annual Fort Lauderdale auction, held at the Greater through Sunday, April 3, 9 a.m. Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. The 2016 event follows Auctions America’s most suc- Auction: Friday, April 1, 10 a.m.; Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m.; Sunday, April 3, 11 a.m. cessful performance at the venue to date in 2015, an event that generated $21.3m in sales. The 2016 sale will Where: Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort see nearly 500 quality collector vehicles and select au- Lauderdale, FL 33316 tomobilia cross the auction stage, providing a wonderful showcase of automotive history for collectors and en- Web: www.auctionsamerica.com thusiasts alike. Catering to a broad range of automotive Phone: 800.980.7635 tastes and budgets, the offerings span all segments of the Cost: $20 day pass, $50 weekend pass, children 12 and market, from American classics to European sports cars, younger enter for free Detroit muscle, hot rods and customs. Last year’s results: 368/495 cars sold / $21m correct wood-rimmed steering wheel, belts and a “cyclops eye” tachometer mounted on the dashboard. 1948 Tucker 48. This example began life Star Cars Auctions America estimate: $350k–$450k as the factory automatic-transmission test chassis. It was later completed by several enthusiasts us- 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6. Auctions America esti- ing sourced parts and patterns taken from the excellent mate: $200k–$250k original Tucker at the Gilmore Car Museum, resulting in a highly detailed and authentic restoration. The Tucker 1954 convertible. Multiple-award-win- has since been displayed at several concours, including ning example. Powered by a 321-ci, 200-hp V8 Fireball the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s, engine and also has the Twin Turbine Dynaflow auto- where it was awarded Best in Class in 2015. Auctions matic transmission. Among a long list of additional fea- America estimate: $950k–$1.25m tures are 40-spoke Kelsey-Hayes chromed wire wheels, a telescopic antenna and power steering, brakes, four- 1965 Shelby GT350. Equipped with its original engine, way seat, top and windows. Auctions America esti- this example retains many original features, including mate: $175k–$200k ■

1965 Shelby GT350

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Spring 2016 ■ Auctions Barrett-Jackson The 14th Annual Palm Beach Auction

1953 Buick Skylark Roadmaster

Barrett-Jackson sold 516 out of 523 cars at this sale last year, which works out to a 99% sales rate. Combined Preview: Friday, April 8, through Sunday, April 10, 8 a.m.* sales came to $21.6m, with an average sold price of $30k. Auction: Friday, April 8, through Sunday, April 10, 10 The Barrett-Jackson “lifestyle event” is an experience un- a.m.* like anything else in the auction world. There are dozens Where: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., of vendor booths selling everything from automobilia to West Palm Beach, FL 33411 furniture, countless restaurants and acres of high-quality Web: www.barrett-jackson.com collector cars. Expect a vast selection of American muscle, Phone: 480.421.6694 outrageous customs, cool Corvettes and custom pickups, plus classic and modern Lambos, and . Cost: $50 three-day pass admits one adult. Discounts available for advance purchases, seniors, children, Last year’s results: 516/523 cars sold / $22m military personnel, and students. Pricing available at www.barrett-jackson.com Thunderbird F-code. One of Star Cars *All times subject to change only 194 1957 examples fitted with the Su- percharged F-code engine. Desirable final-year “Baby Bird.” The long list of options and accessories includes clock, tissue dispenser, fender skirt shields, Continental power steering, power brakes, memory , power kit, exhaust deflectors and backup lights. windows, Town & Country signal-seeking radio, rear- deck antenna, both porthole hard-top and soft-top as- 1953 Buick Skylark Roadmaster. One of only 1,690 sembly, a tonneau cover, fender skirt shields, backup Skylarks produced in 1953. Stored for many years, with lights and tinted glass. original paint and no rust. In 2004 the car underwent a total frame-off restoration costing $250k. Restoration 1957 500 Skyliner F-code. One of only receipts, photos and history included. ■ seven supercharged F-code 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner retractable hard tops. The original owner cam- paigned the Skyliner at top-level drag races, winning the national championship for his class in 1957 and 1958. The car was treated to a full concours-quality restora- tion and has never achieved less than first place on the show circuit. Extensive factory options and accessories include front bumper guards, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, dual spotlights, windshield washers, Town & Country radio, factory 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner F-code

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Spring 2016 ■ Auctions Worldwide Auctioneers The Houston Classic

A trifecta of L88 Corvettes

The three-day Houston Classic Motorcar Weekend in- cludes a Friday driving tour, Worldwide’s auc- Preview: Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. tion on Saturday and the Concours d’Elegance of Texas on Auction: Saturday, April 23, 11 a.m. Sunday. The concours, now in its fifth year, benefits local Where: La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa, 600 La Torretta and regional charities. Sales totaled $4.7m at the auction Blvd., Montgomery, TX in 2015, with 66 out of 87 lots sold for an average price of $72k. A 1969 ZL1 took high-sale Web: www.worldwide-auctioneers.com honors at $715k. Worldwide’s 2016 sale brings to market Phone: 260.925.6789 three silver L88 Corvette , all from a single Cost: $150 bidder registration includes two VIP seating prestigious collection. passes and a catalog, $75 for catalog admitting two Last year’s results: 66/87 cars sold / $4.7m to preview and auction. Does not include admission to accompanying concours 1967 L88 convert- Star Cars ible. One of only 20 L88 Corvettes built in 1967, with outstanding provenance. Bloomington Gold certified. 1965 SC. One owner from new. PCA na- tional award winner with extensive file of documenta- 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 convertible. One of tion. It is a numbers-matching car with Porsche COA. only 80 L88 Corvettes built in 1968, with original docu- mentation including the window sticker and Protect-O- 1930 V16 all-weather phaeton with coach- Plate. It has multiple certifications from Corvette judge work by Fleetwood. A CCCA 99.7-point car. Al Grenning and features a factory M22 Rock Crusher heavy-duty manual transmission. 1912 Locomobile Model 30 . A well-sorted, proven tour car with original coachwork. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 convertible. One of only 116 L88 Corvettes produced for 1969, and one of 10 1930 740 custom roadster. Formerly of the with a 4.56:1 rear end. Original fuel-tank sticker and Ray Bowersox Collection, it is one of only 11 known with Bloomington Gold certification. remaining examples. ■

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Spring 2016 ■ Auctions Spring Auction Quick Takes More classic-car sales from across the continent

American muscle is always prominent at Mecum’s Kansas City auction

Mecum Auctions — Kansas City Spring The Branson Auction Where: Kansas City, MO Where: Branson, MO When: March 11–12 When: April 15–16 Web: www.mecum.com Web: www.bransonauction.com Last year: 362/636 cars sold / $8.4m Last year: 124/172 cars sold / $2.3m Mecum will offer about 750 collector cars at this well- This twice-annual sale takes place at the Hilton Branson established, twice-annual sale. American muscle, Corvettes, Convention Center on the Lake Taneycomo waterfront in hot rods and pickups make up the bulk of the consign- historic downtown Branson, MO. The selection is varied, with ments, with a good selection of European sports and luxury eclectic European sports cars offered alongside ground- cars thrown in for variety. A 2005 Ford GT was the top sale pounding American muscle. Prices average $15k to $20k. here a year ago at $275k, and the average sold price was Last year, 124 out of 172 cars went home to new garages $23k. Leading the star cars this time around is a 1970 Plym- for a combined $2.3m total. A 1953 Packard Caribbean outh Barracuda convertible offered at no reserve. convertible earned high-sale honors when it sold at $75k. Silver Auctions — Arizona in the Spring Leake Auction Company — Dallas Spring When: March 18–19 Where: Dallas, TX Where: Fort McDowell, AZ When: April 15–17 More: www.silverauctions.com Web: www.leakecar.com Last year: 76/162 cars sold / $850k Last year: 269/422 cars sold / $6.3m Expect a good selection of quality collectibles at four- Leake’s signature auction format uses dual auction and five-digit prices at Silver’s twice-yearly Arizona auction. blocks for double the excitement. It’s a super-high-energy Classic American customs and performance cars are the show that keeps bidders on their toes. Classic trucks and staples here, alongside cool trucks, European luxury cruisers Corvettes are always popular in Texas, and there will be and Japanese sports cars. Many cars sell for under $10k. plenty to choose from, but the top five cars here in 2015 were all late-model supercars: two Ferrari F430s at $135k Mecum Auctions — Houston and $150k, a 2014 BMW i8 at $176k and a 2006 Ford GT at Where: Houston, TX $231k. When: April 14–16 Web: www.mecum.com Silver Auctions — Portland Spring Last year: 645/929 cars sold / $25.2m Where: Portland, OR This annual mega-sale sends about 1,000 cars across the When: April 16 block. Restored and preserved American muscle is very well Web: www.silverauctions.com represented. Sales totaled $25m here in 2015, with 645 out of Last year: 41/73 cars sold / $501k 929 cars changing hands and an average sale price of $28k.

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This twice-annual sale is one of the Pacific Northwest’s such as the 1938 Type 57C Stelvio cabriolet that was few classic-car auctions. The consignments tend to be very the high-seller last year at $1.6m. Average price per car affordable (sold cars averaged $8,100 here last year), rang- works out to about $50k. ing from Camaros and Corvettes to the totally unexpected. A 1957 Turnpike Cruiser clinched the top spot here Leake — Tulsa last April when it found a new owner at $52k. Where: Tulsa, OK When: June 10–12 Auctions America — Auburn Spring Web: www.leakecar.com Where: Auburn, IN Last year: 513/689 cars sold / $11.6m When: May 5–7 Leake usually sees about 700 cars on offer in Tulsa. With Web: www.auctionsamerica.com an average price per car of about $20k, there’s something Last year: 199/299 cars sold / $5m for everyone, from top-tier muscle to cool custom Nearly 500 muscle cars, classics, foreign sports cars and VW Beetles. At this sale in 2015, a 1970 Hemi Chal- hot rods, along with a select range of memorabilia, cross lenger R/T tied for top-sale honors with a 1959 Mercedes- the block during the 2016 Auburn Spring weekend. In addi- Benz 190SL convertible. Both sold at $165k. tion to the auction, the weekend also features a swapmeet, car corral and the Antique Automobile Club of America’s Russo and Steele — Newport Beach 2016 Special Spring Meet, which will bring 300 more cars to the Where: Newport Beach, CA Auburn Auction Park grounds. When: June 10–12 Web: www.russoandsteele.com Mecum Auctions — Original Spring Classic Last year: 173/343 cars sold / $7.4m Where: Indianapolis, IN Russo and Steele’s famous “auction in the round” format When: May 17–22 is a spectacle unlike anything else in the industry. Bleachers Web: www.mecum.com flank the auction block on both sides, and attendees can Last year: 921/1,401 cars sold / $42.6m come right down and inspect the cars as the bidding heats Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic is a weeklong up. Russo puts an equal focus on big-block American mus- event, with more than 2,000 vehicles expected for 2016. You cle and European luxury sports cars. The top car here a year can count on a broad selection of collectibles from across ago was a 2005 Porsche GT at $840k. Sales totaled $7.4m, the collector-car spectrum at a range of price points, with a with an average sold price of $24k. heavy helping of blue-chip muscle. Sold price averaged out to $33k per car last year, but one car cracked the two-com- Motostalgia — Indianapolis Brickyard Auction ma barrier: a 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 roadster at $1,080,000. Where: Indianapolis, IN When: June 18 Bonhams — Greenwich Concours d’Elegance More: www.motostalgia.com Where: Greenwich, CT Motostalgia will pull out all the stops when they return When: June 5 to Indy for their second Brickyard auction. A 1932 Cadillac Web: www.bonhams.com 370B V12 Victoria convertible was the big sale here in 2015 Last year: 82/94 cars sold / $7.5m at $308k. A 1955 Porsche 356 Super 1600 Speedster and a This very classy sale takes place in conjunction with the 1935 Talbot-Lago T120 sport cabriolet followed at $286k and Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. The consignment list is $198k, respectively. Average price per car was $66k, and always heavy on European sports cars and pre-war classics, combined sales came to $4.3m. ■

Leake keeps two auction blocks running simultaneously for double the excitement

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Spring 2016 ■ AREA MAP Spring U.S. Auctions

Where the Action Is P ortland, O R April 16 Silver Auctions N ewport Beach, CA June 10-12 R usso and Steele Fort McDowell, AZ March 18–19 Silver Auctions Houston, TX April 14–16 Mecum Auctions Tulsa, OK June 10–12 L eake Kansas City, MO March 11–12 Mecum Auctions Montgomery, TX April 23 Auctioneers Worldwide Auburn, IN May 5–7 America Auctions Branson, MO April 15–16 Branson Auction Dallas, TX April 15–17 L eake Auctions Amelia I sland, FL March 12 Motostalgia I ndianapolis, IN May 17–22 Mecum Auctions I ndianapolis, IN June 18 Motostalgia Fort Lauderdale, FL April 1–3 Auctions America Amelia I sland, FL March 11 Gooding & Company Amelia I sland, FL March 10 Bonhams Amelia I sland, FL March 11–12 Hollywood Wheels Amelia I sland, FL March 12 R M Auctions P alm Beach, FL April 8–10 Barrett-Jackson G reenwich, CT June 5 Bonhams

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Spring 2016 ■ Concours The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance A world-class car show with casual Southern elegance

by Dale Novak

Early racing elegance at Amelia Island n March 13, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance $35,000 to charity. Since those humble beginnings, the con- enters its third decade with a glorious celebration cours has donated more than $2.75 million to local charities. Oshowcasing some of the world’s finest automobiles, The 2016 event will honor racing legend Hans-Joachim not only from the United States, but from all over the world. Stuck and will feature the rare and exotic Spanish marque Each year, more than 250 cars grace the pristine show field . On Sunday morning, the concours green will boast of the Golf Club of Amelia Island. It’s an event that simply nearly 10% of Pegaso’s total production. can’t be missed. Other events leading up to the big show on Sunday It all started 21 years ago when the Amelia Island Ritz- include a silent auction, the Guardians of Porsche Wine Carlton approached Bill Warner with a proposal to create a Maker’s Dinner, the Reliable Carriers Eight Flags Road Tour celebration of automobiles. and the RM Sotheby’s auction. RM Sotheby’s is the official Warner knew he had a recipe for success. Florida’s pic- auction partner of the concours. Cars and Coffee at the ture-perfect winter weather, rolling sand dunes littered with Concours is a free show on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. breezy mature palms and moss-filled live oaks, set against a on the 10th and 18th fairways. backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and miles of golden sandy While “The Amelia” only grows in significance with each beaches, made for a heavenly setting. The Ritz-Carlton was passing year, it has stayed true to its island roots. Its casual already known as one of the world’s finest hotel chains. formality could be likened to gentlemanly elegance and Coupled with that, Mercedes-Benz jumped on board to grace without the need for a suit and tie. Add in the South- serve as the very first sponsor. ern hospitality that seems to have disappeared from other That first year, Warner and his team organized an event parts of Florida, and you have the world-class jubilee of mo- that drew 125 automobiles and 2,000 spectators and donated torcars we all enjoy so much. ■

21st Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Where: Ritz-Carlton, 4650 Amelia Relief Strategy, Shop with Cops, Services, BB&T Wealth, The Golf Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL Micah’s Place Club of Amelia Island, The Brumos 32034, and the Golf Club of Amelia Companies, FCN, HF, Galpin Motors, Sponsors: Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Island at Summer Beach Amalgam Fine Model Cars, Aeristo, Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, RM Amelia Island, Moët Hennessy When: March 11–13 Sotheby’s, BMW, Porsche, , USA, Sequoia Grove Winery, , Jaguar, Lamborghini, Web: www.ameliaconcours.org Beachview Event Rentals & Design, Boulevard Motorcar Company, , PPG, BMW Reliable Carriers, Meguiar’s, Phone: 904.636.0027 Motorcycles of Jacksonville, Legacy Hagerty Collector Car Insurance, Trust Family Wealth Offices, Fiji Cost: Adult: $120 day of show, $95 in Ferrari of Central Florida, Ferrari Water, PRC Digital Media, Grundy advance. Youths 12–18 years old: of Tampa Bay, Panoz, duPont Insurance, Kendall Motor Oil, VSI $50. Children younger than 12 are Registry, Chubb Collector Car Visual Solutions, HCW, Cumberland admitted free with paying adult. Insurance, Heacock Classic Car Harbour, Peterbrooke Chocolatier, Insurance, Kelly Services, Buick, Charity: Community Hospice of Sandra Alford, The Florida Glasurit, Claude Nolan Cadillac, Northeast Florida, Spina Bifida of Times-Union, Classic Motorsports Classic Automotive Relocation Jacksonville, the Navy-Marine Corps Magazine, First Coast Magazine

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Spring 2016 ■ Concours Concours Season Springs to Life Cars on display from Florida to Texas to California Bill Rothermel

Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance

Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Cost: $20, with children 12 and younger entering free; VIP Admission $125; $125 Luxury Lifestyle Cocktail Reception Where: The Boca Raton Resort, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432 Charity: Communities in Schools Nassau County When: February 19–21 Insider tip: Festivals of Speed is a luxury-lifestyle event hosting its gathering on Amelia Island for the fourth year. Web: www.bocaratonconcours.com Friday night is the cocktail reception in the 20,000-square- Phone: 888.302.5439 foot Omni Amelia Island Grand Ballroom — featuring a Cost: $75 general admission; $125 Gourmet VIP; gala din- live band, premium cocktails and the world’s most exotic ner tickets start at $500 per person automobiles. On show-day Saturday, hundreds of vintage, Charity: Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County modern and custom vehicles will be on display on the Plantation golf fairway. Insider tip: Now in its 10th year, the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance will feature and other CCCA Full Classics. The Concours Grand Gala dinner will feature Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance entertainment from comedian and car-guy Jay Leno. This Where: Pinehurst Resort, 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst, year’s Annual Automotive Lifetime Achievement Awards NC 28374 will be presented to Stephen Cannon and Rita and Rick Case. One of the highlights of this weekend has little to do When: April 30 with cars — the Concours d’Gourmet. On Sunday, 30 of Web: www.pinehurstconcours.com South Florida’s finest restaurants will prepare gourmet food Phone: 910.973.6594 and fine spirits for those with access to the Café Pavilion. Cost: $30–$50, free for children 12 and younger Charity: USO North Carolina Festivals of Speed Amelia Island Insider tip: Four years on, this event continues to challenge Where: Omni Amelia Island Plantation & Resort, 39 Beach the accepted notions of what a concours should be. Elec- Lagoon Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 tronic judging, military influences and big-name musical When: March 11–12 acts are just some of the outside-the-box thinking attract- ing more and more participants every year. The Com- Web: www.festivalsofspeed.com modores will perform live in concert following the awards Phone: 352.385.9450 ceremony.

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Spring 2016 ■ Concours John L. Stein John

The Quail Motorcycle Gathering

Keels & Wheels Concours d’Elegance Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Where: Lakewood Yacht Club, 2425 NASA Parkway, Where: Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, 100 Arch Street, Seabrook, TX 77586 Greenwich, CT 06830 When: April 23–24 When: June 3–5 Web: www.keels-wheels.com Web: www.greenwichconcours.com Phone: 713.521.0105 Phone: 203.618.0460 Cost: $25 online in advance, $35 at the gate; kids 10 and Cost: $40 per day; $60 both days; children 12 and younger younger enter free enter free Charity: Boys and Girls Harbor Inc. Charity: AmeriCares Insider tip: The country’s largest gathering of boats and Insider tip: The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance is two dis- cars draws participants and spectators from all corners. tinct concours back to back. Saturday is Concours Ameri- Keith Martin returns as emcee. Roughly 40 classes for cars cana, followed by Concours International on Sunday. New and 27 for boats ensure sufficient variety for everyone. All this year on Saturday evening: a duPont Registry Live Party the judging takes place on Saturday, and awards for boats at L’Escale, the waterfront restaurant at the Delamar Hotel. are handed out on Saturday afternoon, with the automo- Bonhams will host their annual sale on Sunday, June 5. A tive awards occurring early Sunday afternoon. Free shuttle select display of former America’s Cup 12-meter yachts, rides from the marked free-parking areas along NASA Park- as well as luxury yachts, will moor at neighboring Delamar way and Highway 146 will get you to the yacht club. Greenwich Harbor hotel during the weekend, courtesy of 12m Yacht Development Foundation. ■ The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Where: Quail Lodge, 8205 Valley Greens Drive, Carmel, CA 93923 When: May 14, 10 a.m. Web: www.signatureevents.peninsula.com Phone: 831.620.8879 Cost: $75 adult; $60 military and student; $15 kids 3–12, with 2 and younger entering free Charity: The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation, Rancho Cielo and the Naval Postgraduate School Founda- tion Bill Rothermel Insider tip: The Quail Motorcycle Gathering celebrates the evolution of the motorbike. Featured categories include Pre-1916 Motorcycles, 40th Anniversary of Superbike, BMW Classics, Extraordinary Bicycles and more. Two-wheeled wonders aren’t the only reason to visit Carmel in May — the gourmet barbecue lunch might just be worth the price of admission alone. Greenwich Concours d’Elegance

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Spring 2016 ■ RALLIES Vintage Rallies Some of the best vintage runs take place on the spring roads of Arizona, California and New England Taylor-Constantine, courtesy of New England 1000 courtesy of New Taylor-Constantine,

An Arnolt-Bristol on the New England 1000

26th Annual Bell Copperstate 1000 Eligibility: 60 cars limited to the type built and raced prior to January 1958 Where: Begins and ends in Tempe, AZ Sponsors: Chubb Collector Car Insurance, The Fairmont When: April 10–13 Hotel, Bonhams, Maserati of Marin, WeatherTech, KRON 4, Web: www.copperstate1000.com Petroni Vineyards, Battery Saver, KSFO 560 Talk Radio, The Phone: 602.307.2007 Examiner Cost: $6,850 (double occupancy, meals included) Insider Tip: The California Mille still carries the spirit of Martin Eligibility: 90 cars built pre-1973 Swig, and this great event travels over 1,000 miles of the best driving roads in the state, which coincidentally tend to Sponsors: Bell Lexus, E.D. Marshall Jewelers, Arizona Depart- be free of extraneous traffic. And the food, wine and con- ment of Public Safety, AAA Arizona, MoonShine, Phoenix versation ain’t half bad, either. Entries range from diminu- Art Museum, RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Company, Ed Mell, tive Porsche Speedsters to hulking Panamericana Lincolns, AZ Collector Cars, Arizona Concours d’Elegance, Cyberitas and the route never fails to bring out the best in each. Technologies, McPherson College, Northern Trust, British Automotive Repair, 101 Pay, Hunter Engineering Company Insider Tip: This Southwest classic kicks off with the Copper- 24th Annual New England 1000 state Cruise-In on April 10 at Tempe Diablo Stadium, where Where: This year’s route is in New York’s famous Adirondack the public can gaze at the gorgeous cars from 8 a.m. to 11 Mountains with plenty of twisty, two-lane driving and visits a.m. Admission to the cruise-in is free. The 2016 route is se- to Lake Placid, Cooperstown and Clayton. cret and will be released only to participants. That said, the When: May 22–27 1,000 miles of this rally include some of the best two-lane highways in the United States. Participants can expect a Web: www.vintagerallies.com police escort for all 1,000 miles to aid in trouble-free motor- Phone: 860.364.0311 ing. Full-time mechanics will rescue vintage cars and driv- Cost: $6,000 (double occupancy, meals included) ers of vintage cars. Eligibility: 50 cars built pre-1990 Sponsors: Bonhams, Sports Car Market, Exotic Car Trans- 26th Annual California Mille port, RPM Vermont, Private Garage, Asset One, Pre- Where: Begins in San Francisco and travels over California’s mier Financial Services, Concours d’Caffeine, L’Art et Central Coast and mountains. The event ends in the Car- L’Automobile mel Valley Insider Tip: Rich and Jean Taylor know a thing or two about When: April 24–28 putting on a great rally, and each trip includes luxury hotels, great restaurants and adventurous lunch stops. Web: www.californiamille.com Everything is handled for you, from route directions to lug- Phone: 415.479.9940 gage handling. Your only personal expense on the tour is Cost: $7,000 (double occupancy, meals included) gasoline. ■

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1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB cabriolet, sold for $7.7m at RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX

Rank Model Sold Price Lot# Auction Location Date 1 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB cabriolet $7,645,000 222 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 2 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB cabriolet $6,380,000 145 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 3 1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom coupe $4,180,000 233 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 4 1955 Jaguar D-type racer $3,675,000 135 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 5 1935 Model SJ town car $3,630,000 231 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 6 1931 Duesenberg Model J convertible $3,520,000 244 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 7 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 coupe $3,300,000 44 Gooding & Co., Amelia Island, FL 3/13/2015 (Tie) 1972 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder $3,300,000 183 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 9 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500/540K Cabriolet A $3,025,000 138 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 10 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Aerodinamico coupe $2,860,000 196 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 11 1931 1750 Gran Sport Spider $2,420,000 165 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 12 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Aravis cabriolet $2,337,500 186 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 13 1971 SV coupe $2,310,000 152 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 14 1934 Packard Twelve coupe $2,200,000 221 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 15 1988 Jaguar XJR-9 racer $2,145,000 160 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 16 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Semi-competition roadster $2,117,500 154 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 17 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II cabriolet $2,090,000 27 Gooding & Co., Amelia Island, FL 3/13/2015 18 1962 Shelby Cobra 289 Competition roadster $1,980,000 237 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 19 1930 Cadillac 452A V16 convertible $1,925,000 205 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 20 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster $1,842,500 201 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 21 1930 Cord L-29 town car $1,760,000 135 Bonhams, Amelia Island, FL 3/12/2015 (Tie) 1938 Packard Eight cabriolet $1,760,000 234 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 23 1908 American Underslung 50-hp roadster $1,738,000 152 Bonhams, Amelia Island, FL 3/12/2015 24 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Gulf Oil racer $1,650,000 251 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 25 1991 coupe $1,622,500 62 Gooding & Co., Amelia Island, FL 3/13/2015

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Spring 2016 ■ BY THE NUMBERS

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RSR coupe, sold for $1.2m at Gooding & Company Amelia Island

Rank Model Sold Price Lot# Auction Location Date

26 1953 Ferrari 212 Europa coupe $1,550,000 180 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 27 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 drophead coupe $1,320,000 194 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 (Tie) 1931 Marmon Sixteen convertible $1,320,000 200 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 29 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster $1,275,000 66 Gooding & Co., Amelia Island, FL 3/13/2015 30 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster $1,237,500 15 Gooding & Co., Amelia Island, FL 3/13/2015 (Tie) 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RSR coupe $1,237,500 35 Gooding & Co., Amelia Island, FL 3/13/2015 32 1955 Lincoln Indianapolis Exclusive Study $1,210,000 235 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 33 1992 Ferrari F40 coupe $1,155,000 165 Bonhams, Amelia Island, FL 3/12/2015 (Tie) 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta $1,155,000 74 Gooding & Co., Amelia Island, FL 3/13/2015 (Tie) 1930 Duesenberg Model J sweep-panel dual-cowl phaeton $1,155,000 136 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 36 1955 Bentley R-type Continental sedan $1,127,500 208 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 37 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300Sc cabriolet $1,100,000 142 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 38 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 roadster $1,080,000 F183 Mecum, Indianapolis, IN 5/12/2015 39 1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom convertible $1,045,000 228 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015 40 1932 Stutz DV32 Super Bearcat convertible $1,012,000 172 Bonhams, Amelia Island, FL 3/12/2015 (Tie) 1955 Austin-Healey 100S roadster $1,012,000 167 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 42 1938 Delahaye 135 MS coupe $990,000 148 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 (Tie) 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 roadster $990,000 178 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 44 1996 GT2 coupe $973,500 52 Gooding & Co., Amelia Island, FL 3/13/2015 45 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster $962,500 187 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 46 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC coupe $935,000 50 Gooding & Co., Amelia Island, FL 3/13/2015 47 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC coupe $907,500 120 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 48 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring coupe $891,000 182 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 49 1968 2000GT coupe $880,000 155 RM Sotheby’s, Amelia Island, FL 3/14/2015 50 1953 Cunningham C3 coupe $869,000 219 RM Sotheby’s, Fort Worth, TX 5/2/2015

*U.S. auction sales only, March 1–May 12, from the SCM Platinum Auction Database

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