$252,500 Sale of Ferrari Marks First Completed U.S. Auction For Collecting Cars

June 17, 2021 by Collecting Cars

1990 Singer Porsche Sells For $921,000 While a 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Brings $676,000 in International Auctions

A limited-run track-focused 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale has sold for $252,500, signifying the first official auction sale for the newly launched U.S. operations of global digital auction platform Collecting Cars.

'This precedent-establishing U.S. sale exemplifies the type of consistent auction success we have had internationally over the past two years,' stated Collecting Cars Founder & CEO Edward Lovett. 'We are delighted for both the buyer and seller and look forward to demonstrate the power of our platform to American-based automotive aficionados.'

The stunning red Italian exotic is powered by a 3.6-litre 'Tipo F131' naturally aspirated V8, which produces 425hp at 8,500rpm, coupled to a six-speed 'F1' automated transmission with paddle shift. Recently refurbished by Ai Design, this Ferrari is finished in Rosso Scuderia with a factory applied NART racing stripe, coupling with an interior trimmed in red and black Alcantara.

That first-ever auction sale on the Collecting Cars U.S. platform came approximately 48 hours after two other significant global sales on the Collecting Cars platform, which boasts bidders from 90+ countries around the world. With furiously paced final-day bidding from the U.S., United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East, a 1990 Porsche 911 Brooklyn Edition by Singer finished at a hammer-down price of $921,000. That sale capped a seven-day auction cycle which featured over 25,000 auction views from 113 different countries.

That sale was accompanied by the $676,000 auction of a 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aptera that had bids around the world including the United Kingdom, multiple countries in Europe and Asia.

The new auction week begins with four additions to the Collecting Cars U.S. auction platform:

2020 Mercedes-AMG GT

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Finished in Designo Diamond White metallic with black Nappa leather upholstery, the car rides on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear AMG split five-spoke alloy wheels in black. A potent 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, which produces 462hp and 443lb-ft of torque, coupled to a seven-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission.

1982 Mercedes-Benz (R107) 380 SL

Finished in its original color combination of Orient Red with Palomino leather, the car has a replacement soft top, plus the optional hard top, and comes with a stand for the hard top roof as well. Under the hood is a 201bhp 3.8-litre M116 V8, coupled to a four-speed automatic transmission.

1968 Ford Torino GT Convertible

This Ford Torino GT Convertible is a largely original classic drop-top, in the smart 'Grand Touring' trim, and with the correct 289ci (4.7L) V8 engine.

2006 Chevrolet SSR

A fun and powerful convertible pick-up truck with retro styling and generous standard equipment. Its engine is a 395hp 6.0L LS2 V8, coupled to a four-speed automatic transmission.

Quick facts:

• Collecting Cars is a 24/7 online auction. Unlike traditional auctions, cars are sold within 7 days in a safe, secure, and hassle-free process to a large audience of committed buyers. There are no selling fees – the seller receives 100% of the hammer price and keep possession of the car until the successful buyer arranges to collect it.

• To date, the platform has sold more than 2,900 lots, and total sales value generated for sellers exceeds $141m.

• The multi-national auction company has headquarters in London, offices in Munich and Sydney, and now in Los Angeles.

• With registered users in more than 90 countries around the world, sellers can have confidence that their car is marketed to a truly global audience.

• The best-selling brand on Collecting Cars is Porsche, with more than 400 cars sold since launch.

• More than 90% of sales since launch have been completed without a physical viewing, underscoring the significant trust