RM Sotheby's Kicks Off 2024 With A $22.9M Sale At Arizona Car Week

January 29, 2024 by RM Sothebys

RM Sotheby's returned to the Biltmore to host their 26th auction in Arizona, with the 2020 McLaren Speedtail selling as the top lot of the sale for more than $2M

• The 2020 McLaren Speedtail and the 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Sindelfingen were the premier lots sold

• 1984 Audi Sport Quattro breaks previous record by over $100,000

• The sale had nearly 600 bidders. Of these, 20% were bidding for the first time, and 36% ended up being new buyers

• All results can be viewed HERE

RM Sotheby's kicked off the 2024 auction season at the iconic Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. Celebrating its 26th year in Arizona, the Biltmore turned into a gathering place for both automotive enthusiasts and collectors. The auction saw a successful sale of 76% of all lots, resulting in a total sales figure of $22,937,660.

Highlights

2020 McLaren Speedtail - Number 69 of 106 individually specified examples produced, the 2020 McLaren Speedtail went under the hammer finished in bespoke McLaren Special Operations (MSO) Liquid Blue Silver over blue and gray full aniline leather and is the legacy of McLaren's seminal F1 supercar reimagined for the 21st century. Indicating just 54 miles at time of cataloguing, the Speedtail went to its new owner for $2,012,500.

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Sindelfingen - This exceptionally restored 540 K, in the sought-after Special Roadster style by master craftsman Cass Nawrocki, stood out with beautiful colors and presentation. An exceptional example of coachbuilding and automotive artistry, it beckons for both showcasing and thrilling road adventures. The supercharged engine ensures unmatched performance, and it will provide a unique and unforgettable driving experience as one of the great Full Classics as it sold for $1,545,000.

1984 Audi Sport Quattro - This Sport Quattro is a rare gem among the 214 constructed, with a unique history as one of the few examples believed to be originally delivered new to Japan. The car is remarkably preserved, boasting just 8,806 kilometers (5,472 miles) at the time of cataloguing. The exterior showcases an elegant white finish, complemented by gray leather and cloth Recaro sport seats in the interior. Breaking its previous record by over $100,000, this example sold for an impressive $665,000.

Top 10 Lots Sold

1. 2020 McLaren Speedtail sold for $2,012,500

2. 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Sindelfingen sold for $1,545,000

3. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti sold for $1,352,500

4. 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra sold for $1,215,000

5. 2021 Ford GT Mk II sold for $1,006,000

6. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe sold for $797,000

7. 1957 Porsche 356 A Outlaw by Emory sold for $747,500

8. 1984 Audi Sport Quattro sold for $665,000

9. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona by Scaglietti sold for $632,000

10. 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT by Touring sold for $632,000

Important Numbers

563 bidders

20% new bidders

36% new buyers

About RM Sotheby's

RM Sotheby's is the world's largest collector car auction house by total sales. With over 40 years of proven results in the collector car industry, RM's vertically integrated range of services, from auctions (live and online) and private sales to estate planning and financial services, coupled with an expert team of Car Specialists and an international footprint, provide an unsurpassed level of service to the global collector car market. RM Sotheby's is currently responsible for eight of the top ten most valuable motor cars ever sold at auction.

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1961 Ferrari 250 GT

Chassis Number: 2489 GT
Engine Number: 2489 GT

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates	Auction House
March 2015	$2,090,000	$2,000,000 - $2,500,000	Gooding & Company
August 2018		$2,000,000 - $2,300,000	Gooding & Company
January 2024		$1,500,000 - $1,750,000	RM Sothebys

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC

Chassis Number: 188.014.6500116
Engine Number: 199.980.6500120

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
September 2006	$275,000	$225,000 - $275,000		Gooding & Company
August 2023	$362,500	$400,000 - $500,000	No Reserve	Broad Arrow Auctions
January 2024	$475,800	$450,000 - $525,000		RM Sothebys

1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

Chassis Number: 82PY
Engine Number: X055

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
January 2009	$440,000	$550,000 - $650,000		Gooding & Company
January 2024		$900,000 - $1,100,000		RM Sothebys

1929 Auburn 8-90

Chassis Number: 2972337
Engine Number: GS 17808

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
January 2011	$275,000	$120,000 - $160,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys
August 2022	$588,000	$300,000 - $350,000		RM Sothebys
January 2024	$379,000	$400,000 - $600,000		RM Sothebys

2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster

Chassis Number: SCFAE62313K800073

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
March 2013	$181,500	$130,000 - $160,000		RM Sothebys
November 2022		$200,000 - $250,000	No Reserve	Broad Arrow Auctions
February 2023	$240,800			Bonhams
January 2024		$240,000 - $280,000		RM Sothebys

1963 Shelby Cobra 289

Chassis Number: CSX2044
Engine Number: 3011B-524

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
October 2013	$924,000			RM Sothebys
January 2024	$1,215,000	$1,200,000 - $1,400,000		RM Sothebys

1984 Audi Sport Quattro

Chassis Number: WAUZZZ85ZEA905147

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
January 2015	$401,500	$350,000 - $475,000		RM Sothebys
January 2024	$665,000	$575,000 - $700,000		RM Sothebys

1939 Bugatti Type 57

Chassis Number: 57587
Engine Number: 458

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
January 2017	$1,017,500	$1,250,000 - $1,500,000		RM Sothebys
January 2024		$900,000 - $1,200,000		RM Sothebys

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4

Chassis Number: 15229
Engine Number: B 1504

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
March 2018	$621,000	$525,000 - $575,000		RM Sothebys
January 2024	$632,000	$650,000 - $750,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

1966 Shelby Cobra 427

Chassis Number: CSX 3237

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
August 2019		$1,100,000 - $1,250,000		RM Sothebys
January 2024		$1,100,000 - $1,300,000		RM Sothebys

1968 Ferrari 330

Chassis Number: 11027
Engine Number: 11027

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
August 2021	$1,930,000	$2,000,000 - $2,250,000		RM Sothebys
January 2024		$1,750,000 - $2,250,000		RM Sothebys

1993 Jaguar XJ220

Chassis Number: SAJJEAEX8AX220686
Engine Number: 6A 10113 SB

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
October 2020	$483,500	$400,000 - $500,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys
August 2021	$472,500	$450,000 - $550,000		RM Sothebys
January 2024	$472,500	$475,000 - $600,000		RM Sothebys

1931 Marmon Model 16

Chassis Number: 16-145-678
Engine Number: 16-695

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
October 2022	$330,000	$300,000 - $400,000		RM Sothebys
January 2024	$335,000	$375,000 - $450,000		RM Sothebys

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	Vehicle	Sold	Estimated Sale Value	Average
	1939 American Bantam Roadster Chassis#: 64870	$49,280 no reserve	$25,000-$35,000	$28,969*
	2010 Tesla Roadster Sport Chassis#: 5YJRE1A39A1000697	$49,280 no reserve	$40,000-$60,000	$71,390*
	1974 Ford Bronco Custom Chassis#: U15GLU63287	$190,400 no reserve	$175,000-$225,000	$59,060*
	2006 Hummer H1 Alpha 'Armored' Wagon Chassis#: 137PH84396E220665	$196,000 no reserve	$225,000-$300,000	$183,895*
	1983 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser Chassis#: FJ45-914979	$84,000 no reserve	$50,000-$70,000	$51,304*
	2020 Bentley Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner Chassis#: SCBCB2ZG4LC077401	$246,400	$275,000-$325,000	$246,400*
	2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Chassis#: WP0AF2A91KS164439	$257,600 no reserve	$220,000-$260,000	N/A
	1975 Porsche 911 Carrera Chassis#: 9115400311	$134,400 no reserve	$200,000-$250,000	$77,302*
	1960 Jaguar XK 150 S 3.8 Drophead Coupe Chassis#: T 827654 DN	$140,000 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	$126,268*
	2012 Lexus LFA Chassis#: JTHHX8BH9C1000219	$850,000	$800,000-$900,000	$639,926*
	1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427/435 Convertible	$170,800 no reserve	$190,000-$240,000	$119,623*
	2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition	$555,000	$550,000-$650,000	$379,440*
	1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 4.2-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 1R 14119	$145,600 no reserve	$125,000-$150,000	$56,571*
	1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Chassis#: ZA9CA05A5KLA12571	$478,000		$318,982*
	1962 Amphicar 770 Chassis#: 100204	$64,400	$70,000-$90,000	$45,010*
	1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L89 Convertible Chassis#: 194679S710749	$313,000	$300,000-$400,000	$64,874*
	1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II by Pininfarina Chassis#: 8487	$346,000	$300,000-$400,000	$246,663*
	1965 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe Chassis#: DB5/1715/L	$797,000	$750,000-$900,000	$961,490*
	1989 Porsche 911 Turbo S 'WLS' Coupe Chassis#: WP0ZZZ93ZKS000376	$246,400 no reserve	$225,000-$300,000	$159,033*
	1934 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster Chassis#: 901634	$417,500	$375,000-$450,000	$322,852*
	1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 3237		$1,100,000-$1,300,000	$959,741*
Sales History	RM Sothebys : Monterey 2019		$1,100,000-$1,250,000
	1966 Shelby GT350 H Chassis#: SFM 6S715	$170,800 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	$145,333*
	1967 Shelby GT350 Fastback Chassis#: 67200F5-0012	$229,600 no reserve	$200,000-$250,000	$129,949*
	1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback Chassis#: 67401F5A02475		$300,000-$400,000	$187,075*
	1947 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon AWD Custom Chassis#: 1832970		$200,000-$250,000	$68,646*
	1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupe Chassis#: 188.014.6500116	$475,800	$450,000-$525,000	$627,273*
Sales History	Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction 2006	$275,000	$225,000-$275,000
	Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center 2023	$362,500	$400,000-$500,000
	1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti Chassis#: 5129	$1,352,500 no reserve	$1,000,000-$1,300,000	$1,456,962*
	1973 Ferrari 246 GTS Dino 'Chairs and Flares' Chassis#: 05830		$650,000-$850,000	$304,605*
	1993 Jaguar XJ220 Chassis#: SAJJEAEX8AX220686	$472,500	$475,000-$600,000	$379,881*
Sales History	RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection 2020	$483,500	$400,000-$500,000
	RM Sothebys : Monterey 2021	$472,500	$450,000-$550,000
	1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona by Scaglietti Chassis#: 15229	$632,000 no reserve	$650,000-$750,000	$688,060*
Sales History	RM Sothebys : Amelia Island 2018	$621,000	$525,000-$575,000
	1968 Ferrari 330 GTS by Pininfarina Chassis#: 11027		$1,750,000-$2,250,000	$771,145*
Sales History	RM Sothebys : Monterey 2021	$1,930,000	$2,000,000-$2,250,000
	1987 Porsche 959 Komfort Chassis#: WP0ZZZ95ZHS900121		$1,700,000-$1,850,000	$1,210,994*
	2009 Spyker C8 Spyder Chassis#: XL9AA11G19Z363216	$401,000 no reserve	$300,000-$400,000	N/A
	1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Chassis#: 198.040.5500753		$1,500,000-$1,700,000	$1,129,643*
	1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Sindelfingen Chassis#: 408338	$1,545,000 no reserve	$1,750,000-$2,250,000	$1,308,923*
	1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Villa D'Este Coupe by Touring Chassis#: 915.891	$500,000	$450,000-$550,000	$689,635*
	1965 Lamborghini 350 GT by Touring Chassis#: 0223	$632,000	$600,000-$750,000	$529,692*
	1939 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet by Letourneur et Marchand Chassis#: 57587		$900,000-$1,200,000	$1,004,857*
Sales History	RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction 2017	$1,017,500	$1,250,000-$1,500,000
	1962 Ghia L 6.4 Chassis#: 0322		$325,000-$375,000	$328,833*
	2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Chassis#: WP0CF2A91KS172453	$456,000	$400,000-$500,000	$403,632*
	1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Owen Drophead Sedanca Coupe by J. Gurney Nutting Chassis#: 82PY		$900,000-$1,100,000	$351,197*
Sales History	The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company 2009	$440,000	$550,000-$650,000
	2021 Ford GT Mk II Chassis#: FP-MM-MKII-031	$1,006,000	$900,000-$1,100,000	$1,059,500*
	1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II by Pininfarina Chassis#: 2489 GT		$1,500,000-$1,750,000	$1,185,345*
Sales History	Gooding & Company : Amelia Island 2015	$2,090,000	$2,000,000-$2,500,000
	Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach 2018		$2,000,000-$2,300,000
	1967 Iso Grifo GL Series I by Bertone Chassis#: GL720134	$324,000	$300,000-$375,000	$237,757*
	2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale Chassis#: ZFF95NLA5N0274068		$600,000-$700,000	N/A
	1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Tourer by Thrupp & Maberly Chassis#: 31TA	$235,200 no reserve	$125,000-$175,000	$173,365*
	2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Chassis#: WP0CA2A11FS800834		$1,900,000-$2,200,000	$1,500,107*
	1970 Jaguar XKSS Recreation by Lynx Chassis#: P2R13979	$215,600 no reserve	$375,000-$450,000	N/A
	1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan by LeBaron Chassis#: 16 145 678	$335,000	$375,000-$450,000	$576,090*
Sales History	RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction 2022	$330,000	$300,000-$400,000
	2018 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe Chassis#: SCFLMCPZ2JGJ33943		$600,000-$650,000	$619,688*
	2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Chassis#: WDBSK79FX9F158342	$291,000 no reserve	$275,000-$375,000	$274,974*
	1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Chassis#: CSX 2044	$1,215,000	$1,200,000-$1,400,000	$1,004,647*
Sales History	RM Auctions - Monterey 2013	$924,000
	1962 Chevrolet Corvette 'Fuel-Injected' Chassis#: 20867S107270	Sold for Confidential Amount	$250,000-$300,000	$90,817*
	1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Chassis#: 6501489	$184,800 no reserve	$140,000-$180,000	$109,123*
	1957 Porsche 356 A Outlaw by Emory Chassis#: 101416	$747,500	$650,000-$800,000	$138,503*
	2014 Ferrari FF Chassis#: ZFF73SKA6E0196753	$324,000 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	$245,004*
	1958 Bentley S1 Continental 'Flying Spur' Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: BC34LEL	$204,400 no reserve	$200,000-$300,000	$253,689*
	2020 McLaren Speedtail Chassis#: SBM23GDGXLW403069	$2,012,500	$2,000,000-$2,500,000	N/A
	1965 Aston Martin DB Short-Chassis Volante Chassis#: DBVC/2330/R		$1,400,000-$1,800,000	N/A
	1952 Bentley Mark VI Cabriolet by Graber Chassis#: B190MD	$257,600 no reserve	$125,000-$175,000	$81,228*
	2005 Ford GT Chassis#: 1FAFP90SX5Y401565	$434,000	$400,000-$500,000	$305,324*
	2018 Ford GT Chassis#: 2FAGP9CWXJH100141		$900,000-$1,100,000	$965,129*
	1929 Auburn 8-90 Eight Speedster Chassis#: 2972337	$379,000	$400,000-$600,000	$160,321*
Sales History	Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions 2011	$275,000	$120,000-$160,000
	RM Sothebys : Monterey 2022	$588,000	$300,000-$350,000
	1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Recreation by Pur Sang Chassis#: PS0327	$368,000 no reserve	$400,000-$500,000	N/A
	1933 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria Chassis#: 901349		$450,000-$550,000	$309,933*
	1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 875498	$118,720 no reserve		$127,858*
	1964 Citroën DS 19 Décapotable by Chapron Chassis#: 4272040	$123,200 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	N/A
	2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello Chassis#: ZFFBV55A420126973		$350,000-$400,000	$166,755*
	1969 Shelby GT350 'B Production' Fastback Chassis#: 9F02R480033	$168,000 no reserve	$200,000-$300,000	$84,068*
	2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster Chassis#: WDDAK76F98M001516		$375,000-$475,000	$355,211*
	2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62313K800073		$240,000-$280,000	$240,787*
Sales History	RM Auctions - Amelia Island 2013	$181,500	$130,000-$160,000
	Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach 2022		$200,000-$250,000
	Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction 2023	$240,800
	1935 BMW 319/1 Sport Chassis#: 56279	$82,880 no reserve	$75,000-$150,000	$158,192*
	1984 Audi Sport Quattro Chassis#: WAUZZZ85ZEA905147	$665,000	$575,000-$700,000	$500,167*
Sales History	RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona 2015	$401,500	$350,000-$475,000
	1958 Chevrolet Corvette 283/245 Chassis#: J58S107652	$106,400 no reserve	$70,000-$90,000	$116,042*
	1958 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis#: J58S106909	$81,200 no reserve	$60,000-$80,000	$116,042*
	2001 BMW Z8 Chassis#: WBAEJ13461AH60968	$173,600 no reserve	$125,000-$175,000	$172,003*
	2013 McLaren 12C 'Bespoke Project 8' Spider Chassis#: SBM11BAA6DW002088	$193,200	$125,000-$150,000	$180,633*
	1999 Shelby Series 1 Chassis#: 5CXSA1810XL000125	$112,000 no reserve	$100,000-$125,000	$126,356*
	2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe Chassis#: WP0AB29931S687542	$103,600 no reserve	$100,000-$150,000	$52,979*
	2008 Maybach 62 S Chassis#: WDBVG79J78A002371	$179,200 no reserve	$100,000-$150,000	N/A
	2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB Chassis#: SCA681L56AUX23269	$207,200 no reserve	$100,000-$150,000	$207,200*
	2012 Audi R8 5.2 quattro Spyder 'R Tronic' Chassis#: WUAVNAFG0CN001225	$151,200 no reserve	$100,000-$125,000	$95,650*
	1972 Porsche 911 T Coupe Chassis#: 9112102076	$128,800 no reserve	$120,000-$160,000	$84,712*
	1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 4.2-Litre Roadster Chassis#: 1E 18180	$61,600 no reserve	$80,000-$100,000	$68,423*

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

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