PSYCHEDELIC JANIS JOPLIN PORSCHE SHATTERS ESTIMATE, BRINGS RECORD $1.76 MILLION IN NEW YORK CITY

December 10, 2015 by RM Sotheby

NEW YORK (December 10, 2015) - Tonight at the RM Sotheby's 'Driven By Disruption' auction in New York City, The Janis Joplin 1964 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC Cabriolet sold for $1,760,000*, well over the pre-sale estimate of $400/600,000. Spurring a spirited bidding contest between collectors in the room and on the phones, seven bidders competed for the iconic daily driver of legendary rocker Janis Joplin. The outstanding sales price represents a new record for any Porsche 356 sold at public auction.

Purchased by the Queen of Rock'n'Roll from a used car lot in 1968, Joplin engaged Dave Richards, a friend and roadie with her band, Big Brother and the Holding Company, to customize it with a psychedelic 'History of the Universe' mural, rendering it one of the first true 'art cars' and one of the most famous and important Porsches of all time. The car was offered by Janis' siblings, Michael and Laura Joplin, fresh from 20 years on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland.

Other early highlights of RM Sotheby's 'Driven by Disruption' sale included a 1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone, which sold for $2.42 million before a packed house.

Full results from 'Driven by Disruption' sale will be posted online at www.rmsothebys.com.

*Prices are listed in USD and are inclusive of 10% buyer's premium for automobiles.

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Auction Results

	Vehicle	Sold	Estimated Sale Value	Average
	Rêve de Gosse by Raoul.W, 2015	$34,500 no reserve	$5,000-$10,000	N/A
	Acme Traffic Regulator	$40,250 no reserve	$30,000-$40,000	N/A
	Formula One Marble Sculpture by Vincenzo Tabacco, 1987	$5,750 no reserve	$10,000-$15,000	N/A
	Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Children's Car by Michele Conti, 1985	$89,125 no reserve	$50,000-$75,000	N/A
	'Nunc est bibendum!!.' Michelin Poster by O'Galop, 1898	$25,875 no reserve	$25,000-$35,000	N/A
	Enzo Ferrari by Larry Braun, 1989	$11,500 no reserve	$15,000-$25,000	N/A
	Chevrolet Turbo-Jet 427 V8 Engine and Transmission Cutaway Model	$132,250 no reserve	$60,000-$80,000	N/A
	Berlin Grand Prix - 1954 by Alfredo De la María, 1993	$17,250 no reserve	$30,000-$40,000	N/A
	12 Heures Internationales, Reims Poster by Geo Ham, 1954	$9,200 no reserve	$15,000-$25,000	N/A
	Pair of BMW M1 Art Car Models	$8,050 no reserve	$15,000-$25,000	N/A
	Ferrari Enzo Model	$5,750 no reserve	$10,000-$15,000	N/A
	Chevrolet Turbo-Fire 350 V8 Engine and Transmission Cutaway Model	$74,750 no reserve	$60,000-$80,000	N/A
	Réunion à Molsheim by De Bruyne, 2013	$23,000	$60,000-$80,000	N/A
	Hommage à Ferrari by André Barelier, 1992	$23,000 no reserve	$40,000-$60,000	N/A
	Circuit de Milan, Monza Poster by Aldo Mazza, 1922	$57,500	$60,000-$80,000	N/A
	Enzo's Endless Enigma by Dan Schilling, 1994	$6,900 no reserve	$10,000-$15,000	N/A
	Willie K.'s Tour of Inspection by Peter Helck, 1980	$48,875 no reserve	$30,000-$40,000	N/A
	Bentley-Jackson Special 'Mother Gun' Sterling Silver Model	$28,750 no reserve	$30,000-$40,000	N/A
	Ferrari Cavallino Rampante Chrome Sign, c. 1960s	$32,200 no reserve	$10,000-$15,000	N/A
	Ormond Daytona Beach Trophy, 1907	$40,250 no reserve	$20,000-$30,000	N/A
	Ferrari Cavallino Rampante Bronze Sign, c. 1960s	$35,650 no reserve	$10,000-$20,000	N/A
	Shelby 427 Cobra Radio Control Model	$28,750 no reserve	$20,000-$30,000	N/A
	Salut Gilles by Dennis Hoyt, 1998		$125,000-$150,000	N/A
	Chrysler Poster by Roger de Valerio, 1930	$14,375 no reserve	$15,000-$20,000	N/A
	'Le Pneu Michelin à Vaincu le Rail' Poster by Ernest Montaut, 1905	$8,625 no reserve	$15,000-$20,000	N/A
	Porsche Type 904 Carrera Miniature Engine	$51,750 no reserve	$20,000-$30,000	N/A
	Porsche Type 917 Miniature Engine	$54,625 no reserve	$20,000-$30,000	N/A
	Carlo Mollino Record Car Model by Stola, 2006	$71,875 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	N/A
	1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti Chassis#: 16951	$847,000	$800,000-$1,000,000	$565,348*
	1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone Chassis#: 5014	$2,420,000	$2,400,000-$2,800,000	$1,834,337*
	1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante Chassis#: 57766		$2,200,000-$2,500,000	$1,230,146*
Sales History	Automobiles of London 2008		$600,000-$800,000
	Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction 2013	$2,035,000	$1,400,000-$1,800,000
	Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach 2018	$2,805,000	$2,800,000-$3,300,000
	1991 Ferrari Testarossa Chassis#: ZFFSM17A1M0087139	$319,000 no reserve	$400,000-$500,000	$116,441*
	1954 Pegaso Z-102 3.2 Berlinetta by Touring Chassis#: 0102-150 0150	$742,500	$800,000-$1,000,000	$823,333*
	1964 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC Cabriolet by Reutter Chassis#: 160371	$1,760,000	$400,000-$600,000	$97,375*
	1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 1E 10804	$297,000 no reserve	$250,000-$325,000	$121,260*
	1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupe Chassis#: 188.014.5500025		$600,000-$800,000	$449,395*
Sales History	RM Sothebys : Monterey 2022	$439,500	$350,000-$450,000
	1969 Ferrari Dino 206 GT by Scaglietti Chassis#: 00404	$770,000	$700,000-$850,000	$550,720*
	1959 BMW 507 Roadster Series II Chassis#: 70205		$2,300,000-$2,600,000	$1,635,254*
	1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I by Pinin Farina Chassis#: 0791 GT	$5,720,000	$6,000,000-$7,500,000	$2,190,935*
Sales History	Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction 2014	$6,160,000	$4,000,000-$5,000,000
	RM Sothebys : Ferrari - Leggenda e Passione 2017	$5,679,619	$4,700,000-$5,500,000
	2006 Lamborghini Concept S Chassis#: ZHWGE32T86LA00001		$2,400,000-$3,000,000	$1,320,000*
Sales History	RM Sothebys : Monterey 2017	$1,320,000	$1,800,000-$2,500,000
	RM Sothebys : Abu Dhabi 2019		$1,300,000-$1,600,000
	1953 Chrysler Special Coupe by Ghia Chassis#: 7232631		$700,000-$900,000	$450,128*
Sales History	Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona 2005	$354,750	$300,000-$400,000
	1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow Chassis#: 2575029	$3,740,000	$2,500,000-$3,000,000	$2,750,000*
	1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Chassis#: DB4GT/0186/R	$14,300,000	$15,000,000-$17,000,000	$994,863*
	1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe by Vignale Chassis#: 0313 EU	$3,300,000	$3,800,000-$4,500,000	$2,682,562*
Sales History	Bonhams - Quail Lodge Auction 2013	$2,805,000
	RM Sothebys : Ferrari - Leggenda e Passione 2017	$3,455,432	$2,800,000-$3,200,000
	1981 BMW M1 Chassis#: WBS59910004301426		$800,000-$1,000,000	$377,256*
	1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113601018	$918,500	$900,000-$1,100,000	$560,765*
	2003 Ferrari Enzo Chassis#: ZFFCW56A130135440	$3,300,000	$3,000,000-$3,500,000	$2,379,149*
	1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Roadster Chassis#: 188.015.6500069	$1,072,500	$1,200,000-$1,400,000	$627,273*
	1956 Ferrari 290 MM by Scaglietti Chassis#: 0626	$28,050,000	$28,000,000-$32,000,000	$25,027,500*
	1963 Pontiac Bonneville 'Roy Rogers' Nudie Mobile Chassis#: 863S02964	$308,000	$250,000-$350,000	$34,081*
	1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 'Sportabteilung' Gullwing Chassis#: 198.040.5500640		$5,000,000-$7,000,000	$1,129,643*
	1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial by Scaglietti Chassis#: 0424 MD (0564 MD)		$5,000,000-$7,000,000	$5,005,000*
	1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe by Vignale Chassis#: 0257 EU		$2,000,000-$2,400,000	$1,084,165*
	1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Series III by Bertone Chassis#: 1121316	$962,500	$900,000-$1,100,000	$532,819*
	1954 Siata 208S Spider by Motto Chassis#: BS 535	$1,650,000	$1,500,000-$1,900,000	$1,650,000*
	1934 Delage D8 S Cabriolet by Fernandez et Darrin Chassis#: 38229	$1,430,000	$1,300,000-$1,600,000	$635,910*
	1975 Porsche 911 Turbo Chassis#: 9305700163	$330,000 no reserve	$350,000-$450,000	$278,685*
	1986 Ford RS200 Chassis#: SFACXXBJ2CGL00169		$475,000-$600,000	$269,145*
	1969 De Tomaso Mangusta by Ghia Chassis#: 8MA 856	$297,000 no reserve	$300,000-$350,000	$186,177*

* - average sale at auction based on historical auction sales data.

PSYCHEDELIC JANIS JOPLIN PORSCHE SHATTERS ESTIMATE, BRINGS RECORD $1.76 MILLION IN NEW YORK CITY

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