The Legendary Mclaren Speedtail And The Very First Shelby 289 Cobra Head To Auction In Arizona

RM Sotheby's Kickstarts the Year with over $40M worth of Collector Cars at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, Marking 26 Consecutive Years, on 25 January

• The very first Shelby 289 Cobra ever made will cross the block

• 84 lots totaling over $40 million to be offered

• Collections boasting pre- and post-war classics round up the well-curated auction selection

• To view all lots, please click here.

RM Sotheby's is gearing up for an exciting start to the year at the iconic Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa on 25 January 2024. The historic venue is set to host another stunning lineup, showcasing the best examples from European supercars to American classics during Arizona car week.

'We're thrilled to once again start the new year in Arizona, marking a fresh start and our first event of 2024. After a year of hard work by our team, we are ready to make this another great year for our clients and the industry. Arizona offers both collectors and enthusiasts an opportunity to participate in bidding on an eclectic range of collector cars. We're bringing an incredible showing of classic American muscle, including the iconic Ford GTs and Shelby selections, featuring the very first Shelby 289 ever. Alongside these, we have coveted European supercars such as the McLaren Speedtail and Porsche Komfort. Additionally, we've curated a fantastic assortment of pre- and post-war classics, ensuring that Arizona Car Week has a diverse selection to cater to every taste.' - Gord Duff, Global Head of Auctions, RM Sotheby's

1987 Porsche 959 Komfort - ​​Porsche's engineering marvel, the 121st of only 207 Komfort examples, has undergone nearly $60,000 in servicing and detailing since May 2023, including an upgrade to Canepa's 959 SC coilover suspension system. Retaining its numbers-matching 2.85-liter, twin-turbocharged engine with a recently rebuilt turbo cut-in valve, this classic 959 is finished in Guards Red over special-order black leather upholstery. A well-documented and tastefully specified turnkey example, it stands as an iconic 1980s supercar, offering thrills from both its captivating looks and acclaimed handling. Meticulously maintained, it is an outstanding addition to any curated collection of important supercars (Estimate: $1,700,000 - $1,850,000).

1933 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria - This award-winning Packard, one of just six known surviving examples, is believed to have originally been owned by the legendary performer Maurice Chevalier. It boasts an exceptional pedigree, featuring its original frame, engine, steering box, body wood stampings, and vehicle number tag. Having garnered accolades at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, this Packard stands out as a beautiful example and a star among its kind. With an outstanding concours-quality presentation, it epitomizes the company's Senior models of 1933—a vehicle steeped in rich history and favored by socialites and film celebrities for its 12-cylinder smoothness and Raymond Dietrich's dazzling designs. Truly, it is an exceptional and iconic representation among Packards (Estimate: $450,000 - $550,000).

1963 Shelby 289 Cobra - CSX 2044, the first 289 Cobra, stands as a remarkable testament to automotive history with its preservation of original features and meticulous documentation, making it likely the most obsessively documented Cobra on the planet. Featured in nearly every significant catalogue of Shelby marque history, it has had just three fastidious owners since new, previously owned by the preeminent Shelby collector Lynn Park. Currently indicating just shy of 27,200 miles at the time of cataloguing, this Cobra is still powered by its numbers-matching 289 engine. An incredible prize of distinct, irreproachable significance, CSX 2044 is a reflection of its owners and remains a benchmark reference car. Dr. Horn's prized possession allows for a blast into the hills on a cool Saturday evening, looking and driving just as it did 50 years ago, highlighting its unique originality and drivability. In a class of its own, CSX 2044 is, and will forever be, the first and only 289 Cobra of its kind (Estimate: $1,200,000 - $1,400,000).

Top 10 Lots

• 2020 McLaren Speedtail ($2,000,000 - $2,500,000)

• 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder ($1,900,000 - $2,200,000)

• 1968 Ferrari 330 GTS by Pininfarina ($1,750,000 - $2,250,000)

• 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Sindelfingen ($1,750,000 - $2,250,000)

• 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort ($1,700,000 - $1,850,000)• 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina ($1,500,000 - $1,750,000)

• 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing ($1,500,000 - $1,700,000)

• 1965 Aston Martin DB Short-Chassis Volante ($1,400,000 - $1,800,000)

• 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra ($1,200,000 - $1,400,000)

• 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra ($1,100,000 - $1,300,000)

The Open-Touring Collection

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Singelfingen ($1,750,000 - $2,250,000)

2009 Spyker C8 Spyder ($300,000 - $400,000)

1960 Jaguar XK 150 S 3.8 Drophead Coupe ($150,000 - $200,000)

1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL ($140,000 - $180,000)

1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer by Thrupp & Maberly ($125,000 - $175,000)

1935 BMW 319/1 Sport ($75,000 - $150,000)

1958 Chevrolet Corvette 283/245 ($70,000 - $90,000)

From The Dr. Gail Reingold Estate

1958 Bentley S1 Continental 'Flying Spur' Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner. Delivered new to legendary director Alfred Hitchcock ($200,000 - $300,000)

1935 Bentley 3½-Litre Drophead Coupe by Park Ward ($150,000 - $225,000)

1952 Bentley Mark VI Cabriolet by Graber ($125,000 - $175,000)

Photo credit: RM Sothebys
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