Russo and Steele Monterey 2015 Recap

August 17, 2015 by Russo and Steele

Monterey, California (August 16, 2015) – For Enthusiasts – By Enthusiasts. ™ Much more than a tagline, it's our lifestyle, and it's one that has clearly infused our fifteenth annual auction event in Monterey, California. Building on the foundation of results from the event's first two days, today's outstanding selection of collector automobiles kept bidders active and poised on their collective toes. While we are working hard to process the sales and calculate event totals, early indications point to excellent overall results, with high performance Porsche Supercars and classic Shelby examples performing especially well. At the time of writing, notable sales for Saturday include:

1966 Shelby GT350 'The One' – $313,500 (World Record)

2005 Porsche Carrera GT – $781,000

1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 (Ex Corolla) – $404,250

1971 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 3.5 Convertible – $440,000

1977 Porsche 930 Turbo – $214,500

1967 Sunbeam Tiger – $180,000

A thrilling experience on all levels and a fitting climax to an incredible event, Day Three of our Monterey Car Week auction garnered excellent early results. Full results will be posted as soon as possible, so be sure to visit us online at www.russoandsteele.com. In the meantime, the Russo and Steele team are working hard to build yet another outstanding selection of top-notch collector cars for Arizona Car Week 2016's edition of our highly anticipated auction January 27-31. The Scottsdale consignment list is building fast and we and look forward to seeing you at our prime location in the sunny high desert, where you will be able to experience the incomparable Russo and Steele difference for yourself. We are currently inviting consignments and look forward to giving your special car or collection the best pre-sale and onsite marketing and exposure.

About Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions

For Enthusiasts by Enthusiasts™. It's not just a tagline – it's our lifestyle! As one of the nation's premier collector-car auction houses, Russo and Steele continues to innovate, set new records, and attract clients worldwide as an exciting alternative to traditional collector-car auctions. In addition to the stellar collector automobiles we offer, our thrilling auction experience and high-octane passion are simply unattainable from anyone else. Auctions include our signature event in Scottsdale, Arizona every January, followed by Newport Beach, California in June, and Monterey, California in August.