RM Sotheby's Kicks Off 2025 Auction Season with $31.6 Million in Sales and a 95% Sell-Through Rate

by RM Sothebys | January 27, 2025

The 2025 auction season began at the Biltmore in Scottsdale, Arizona, where RM Sotheby's achieved more than $31.6 million in sales during a single-day auction held as part of Arizona Car Week.

• RM Sotheby's 27th annual Arizona auction achieved $31,634,160 in total sales during the event.

• 95% of lots were sold, with bidders from 19 countries competing for a diverse selection of cars.

• Several lots set new auction records, including the 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Convertible Victoria by Murphy ($3,195,000) and the 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale ($786,000).

• Featured cars ranged from pre-war classics to modern supercars, attracting a wide variety of collectors.

RM Sotheby's launched the 2025 auction season with its 27th annual sale in Arizona. Held at the iconic Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, the event achieved an impressive 95% sell-through rate, totaling $31,634,160 in sales. Bidders from 19 countries participated, setting multiple auction records across a diverse selection of cars, from pre-war classics to modern supercars.

Highlights

The 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' by Scaglietti sold for $3,772,500, highlighting its significance as one of only 28 single-louver, covered-headlight examples. Delivered in a unique Oro Chiaro over Bordeaux leather combination, it boasts a rich history, including a 3rd-in-class finish at the 1960 1000 KM Buenos Aires and a win at the 1958 Aosta-Pila Hillclimb. Previously part of renowned collections like Pierre Bardinon's Mas du Clos, it remains a highly coveted rally and concours car.

The 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Convertible Victoria by Murphy, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and the only 8-Litre Bentley with American custom coachwork, achieved a record-breaking sale of $3,195,000. With a well-documented history by marque expert Dr. Clare Hay, this exceptional Bentley was formerly owned by noted connoisseur Don Weber. It features an impeccable concours restoration by Bentley specialists R.C. Moss and retains its original body, chassis, engine, gearbox, and all major components. Truly one of the ultimate 'W.O.' Bentleys, this unique Full Classic stands as a testament to bespoke craftsmanship and historical significance.

The 1984 Audi Sport quattro, a rare Group B homologation special, sold for $758,500, surpassing its pre-sale estimate of $375,000–$475,000 and further proving the appeal of Group B cars. Known as 'The F40 Killer,' it was ordered by Audi Club of North America founder Frank Beddor Jr. and raced extensively by Steve Beddor, setting records at the Virginia City Hill Climb. Retained by the Beddor family since new, it is a rare and significant piece of motorsport history.

The 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale achieved a world record price of $786,000, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of $400,000–$475,000. Finished in a rare Blu Tour de France with NART livery stripes and Giallo Modena brake calipers, it features optional exposed carbon fiber elements. With just 5,106 miles and a tan interior with special-order blue trim, this like-new example stands out as one of the most collectible modern Ferraris.

Top 10 Lots Sold

1. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' by Scaglietti – $3,772,500

2. 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Convertible Victoria by Murphy – $3,195,000

3. 1939 Bugatti Type 57 C Atalante by Gangloff – $2,370,000

4. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing – $2,040,000

5. 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – $1,325,000

6. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – $1,259,000

7. 2019 McLaren Senna – $1,077,500

8. 2020 McLaren Senna GTR – $973,000

9. 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale – $786,000

10. 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series – $775,000

About RM Sotheby's

RM Sotheby's is the world's largest collector car auction house by total sales. With over 45 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 six of the top ten most valuable motor cars ever sold at auction.

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1930 Packard Series 740 Custom Eight

Chassis Number: 185083
Engine Number: 185113
Body Number: 441-88

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
January 2009	$192,500	$200,000 - $300,000		Gooding & Company
January 2012	$187,000	$200,000 - $250,000		Gooding & Company
January 2025	$114,800	$100,000 - $150,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

1911 Ford Model T

Chassis Number: 61639
Engine Number: 61639

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
January 2012	$50,600	$70,000 - $90,000	No Reserve	Gooding & Company
January 2025	$26,880	$30,000 - $40,000		RM Sothebys

1916 Pierce Arrow Model 48

Chassis Number: 14041

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
January 2013	$181,500	$190,000 - $230,000		RM Sothebys
January 2025	$156,800	$175,000 - $225,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

1934 Packard 1108 Twelve

Chassis Number: 1108-88
Engine Number: 902314

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
October 2006	$495,000	$300,000 - $425,000	No Reserve	Gooding & Company
August 2016		$400,000 - $600,000		Gooding & Company
January 2025	$291,000	$325,000 - $375,000		RM Sothebys

1906 Packard Model S

Chassis Number: 2425

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
October 2016	Not sold. High bid of $285,000.00			Mecum
January 2025	$112,000	$175,000 - $250,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

1919 Kissel Model 45

Chassis Number: 1141
Engine Number: 1199

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
March 2019	$196,000	$150,000 - $175,000		RM Sothebys
January 2025	$123,200	$100,000 - $150,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

1929 Minerva AK

Chassis Number: 58236
Engine Number: 58251

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
August 2019	$252,000	$225,000 - $300,000	No Reserve	Gooding & Company
January 2025	$112,000	$175,000 - $225,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

1938 Bugatti Type 57C

Chassis Number: 57644
Engine Number: 470
Body Number: 2952

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
August 2020		$1,300,000 - $1,600,000		Gooding & Company
January 2025	$800,000	$750,000 - $1,000,000		RM Sothebys

1911 Pierce Arrow Model 66A

Engine Number: A4-657

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
August 2019	$246,400	$225,000 - $300,000		Bonhams
January 2025	$302,000	$175,000 - $250,000		RM Sothebys

1935 Auburn Model 851

Chassis Number: 1988
Engine Number: GG 3777

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
March 2019	$544,000	$500,000 - $650,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys
August 2023		$750,000 - $950,000		RM Sothebys
March 2024		$700,000 - $900,000		RM Sothebys
January 2025		$700,000 - $750,000		RM Sothebys

1936 Packard Model 1407 Twelve

Chassis Number: 937-209
Engine Number: 904319

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates		Auction House
June 2010		$95,000 - $120,000		Bonhams
January 2019	$115,500	$120,000 - $150,000		Worldwide Auctioneers
January 2025	$95,200	$60,000 - $80,000	No Reserve	RM Sothebys

1947 Delahaye Type 135 M

Chassis Number: 800544
Engine Number: 800544

Sale Date	Result	Pre-Auction Estimates	Auction House
February 2023		€700,000 - €900,000	Bonhams
March 2024		$650,000 - $850,000	Broad Arrow Auctions
January 2025	$555,000	$600,000 - $750,000	RM Sothebys

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	Vehicle	Sold	Estimated Sale Value	Average
	1959 Piaggio Vespa 400 Chassis#: 018831	$40,320 no reserve	$20,000-$30,000	N/A
	1995 BMW M3 Chassis#: WBSBF9322SEH07580	$89,600 no reserve	$50,000-$70,000	$26,078*
	1869 Western Concord-Style Stagecoach Recreation	$84,000 no reserve	$20,000-$40,000	N/A
	1911 Reo Thirty Touring	$44,800	$20,000-$30,000	N/A
	1923 Jewett Model 18-22 Special Touring	$17,920	$20,000-$30,000	N/A
	1937 Chrysler Airflow Eight Sedan	$33,600	$25,000-$35,000	$31,348*
	1907 Cadillac Model M Touring	$44,800	$30,000-$50,000	$73,068*
	1910 Buick Model 10 Touring	$22,400	$30,000-$40,000	$38,629*
	1911 Ford Model T Runabout Chassis#: 61639	$26,880	$30,000-$40,000	$37,202*
Sales History	Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction 2012	$50,600	$70,000-$90,000
	1903 Oldsmobile Model R 'Curved-Dash' Runabout	$45,920	$50,000-$70,000	$45,415*
	1919 Locomobile Model 48, Series 6 Town Car by Demarest Chassis#: 16008	$64,400 no reserve	$50,000-$70,000	$76,810*
	1917 Cadillac Type 55 Victoria	$44,800 no reserve	$60,000-$80,000	N/A
	1922 Cunningham V4 Town Limousine Chassis#: V4627	$52,640 no reserve	$60,000-$80,000	N/A
	1936 Packard 1407 Twelve Five-Passenger Coupe Chassis#: 937-209	$95,200 no reserve	$60,000-$80,000	$228,106*
Sales History	Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance-Collectors' Motorcars 2010		$95,000-$120,000
	Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona 2019	$115,500	$120,000-$150,000
	1921 Wills Sainte Claire A-68 Touring Chassis#: 746	$128,800	$75,000-$125,000	N/A
	1932 Lincoln Model KB Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton Chassis#: KB 600	$151,200	$100,000-$150,000	$202,296*
	1917 Detroit Electric Model 68 Brougham Chassis#: 145522	$78,400 no reserve	$125,000-$150,000	$36,267*
	1967 Volkswagen Type 2 '21-Window' De Luxe Sunroof Microbus Chassis#: 257052732	$145,600 no reserve	$120,000-$140,000	$58,911*
	1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 GE 6.0 AMG Chassis#: WDB46322817090077	$78,400 no reserve	$125,000-$175,000	N/A
	1957 Buick Century Caballero Estate Wagon Custom Chassis#: 6D2034615	$89,600 no reserve	$125,000-$175,000	$61,117*
	1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 'Bolt-On Fliptail' Chassis#: V8/11704/RCAV	$140,000 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	$75,238*
	1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe Chassis#: WP0JB0931JS050455	$212,800 no reserve	$150,000-$200,000	$101,930*
	1988 Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flat-Nose' Coupe Chassis#: WP0JB093XJS050664	$271,600	$275,000-$325,000	$101,930*
	1989 Porsche 911 Speedster Chassis#: WP0EB0918KS173249	$280,000 no reserve	$200,000-$250,000	$159,686*
	1955 Jaguar XK 140 MC 3.4 Roadster Chassis#: S 811267	$145,600	$150,000-$200,000	$109,427*
	1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042-10-003027	$1,325,000	$1,300,000-$1,600,000	$1,199,216*
	2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Zagato Chassis#: SCFAE62343K800052	$201,600 no reserve	$225,000-$275,000	$240,788*
	2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Chassis#: ZFFKW64A180162097	$434,000	$350,000-$450,000	$227,567*
	1984 Audi Sport quattro Chassis#: WAUZZZ85ZEA905035	$758,500 no reserve	$375,000-$475,000	$564,750*
	1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 Chassis#: WP0AC2965RS480200	$445,000	$415,000-$500,000	$313,533*
	1972 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 by Pininfarina Chassis#: 15471	$182,000 no reserve	$125,000-$150,000	$193,154*
	1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 'Pagoda' Chassis#: 113.044.12.020871	$170,800	$150,000-$200,000	$151,978*
	2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Chassis#: ZFF75VFA7F0210568	$786,000	$400,000-$475,000	$564,656*
	1964 Shelby Cobra 289 FIA 50th Anniversary Edition Chassis#: CSX 7982	$142,800	$200,000-$250,000	N/A
	1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Chassis#: 9113600824	$472,500	$450,000-$550,000	$563,129*
	1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S Chassis#: WP0AC2996VS375752	$500,000	$475,000-$525,000	$431,980*
	1957 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster by Reutter Chassis#: 83438	$500,000	$500,000-$600,000	$145,826*
	1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Chassis#: 58P060521	$190,400 no reserve	$125,000-$175,000	$111,463*
	1970 Iso Grifo 7-Litri Series I by Bertone Chassis#: 7L050326	$555,000	$550,000-$650,000	$396,555*
	1970 Plymouth Road Runner Chassis#: RM23VOG160129	$106,400 no reserve	$80,000-$100,000	$127,689*
	1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Sport Sedan by Derham Chassis#: 902310	$291,000	$325,000-$375,000	$1,049,929*
Sales History	The Otis Chandler Collection Auction 2006	$495,000	$300,000-$425,000
	Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach 2016		$400,000-$600,000
	1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Chassis#: 40867S118510	$84,000	$150,000-$200,000	$62,796*
	1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti Chassis#: 03090	$379,000	$350,000-$450,000	$287,272*
	1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis#: 198.042.8500241	$1,259,000	$1,100,000-$1,300,000	$869,444*
	1955 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Fuorilegge by Thornley Kelham Chassis#: B20-3476	$533,000	$600,000-$800,000	$836,802*
	1912 Winton Model 17-C Seven-Passenger Touring Chassis#: 11825	$179,200 no reserve	$200,000-$250,000	N/A
	1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Chassis#: 198.040.6500100	$2,040,000	$1,600,000-$2,000,000	$1,114,769*
	1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' by Scaglietti Chassis#: 0933 GT	$3,772,500	$3,500,000-$4,500,000	$4,789,930*
	1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible by Mulliner Park Ward Chassis#: SCAYD42A4BCX01895	$134,400 no reserve	$80,000-$100,000	$60,426*
	1951 Mercury Eight Coupe Custom Chassis#: 51SL77630M	$72,800	$200,000-$250,000	$48,510*
	2020 McLaren Senna GTR Chassis#: SBM15TCB1LW825073	$973,000	$1,100,000-$1,300,000	$1,267,814*
	1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti Chassis#: 04566	$350,000	$375,000-$425,000	$287,272*
	1931 Bentley 8-Litre Convertible Victoria by Murphy Chassis#: YR5085	$3,195,000	$2,750,000-$3,250,000	$998,979*
	1935 Auburn Eight Custom Speedster Chassis#: 1988		$700,000-$750,000	$338,935*
Sales History	RM Sothebys : Amelia Island 2019	$544,000	$500,000-$650,000
	RM Sothebys : Monterey 2023		$750,000-$950,000
	RM Sothebys : ModaMiami 2024		$700,000-$900,000
	1958 Porsche 356 A 1600 'Sunroof' Coupe by Reutter Chassis#: 102192	$95,200 no reserve	$160,000-$200,000	$241,668*
	1939 Bugatti Type 57 C Atalante by Gangloff Chassis#: 57828	$2,370,000	$1,750,000-$2,500,000	$1,371,451*
	1938 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet by Letourneur et Marchand Chassis#: 57644	$800,000	$750,000-$1,000,000	$1,208,639*
Sales History	Gooding & Company : Geared Online 2020		$1,300,000-$1,600,000
	1947 Delahaye 135 M Roadster by Guilloré Chassis#: 800544	$555,000	$600,000-$750,000	$278,143*
Sales History	Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris 2023		$700,000-$900,000
	Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia 2024		$650,000-$850,000
	2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello Chassis#: ZFFBV55A620127767	$123,200 no reserve	$160,000-$180,000	$167,618*
	1995 Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks Chassis#: WP0AA2996SS321658		$900,000-$1,100,000	N/A
	2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet Chassis#: WDB2094421T072766	$637,500	$575,000-$700,000	$30,820*
	2007 Saleen S7 LM Chassis#: 1S9SB18107S000107	Sold for Confidential Amount	$900,000-$1,100,000	$1,022,500*
	1995 Ferrari F512 M Chassis#: ZFFVG40A7S0100540	$555,000	$425,000-$500,000	$441,991*
	2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Chassis#: WDDRJ7HA8EA010597	$775,000	$750,000-$850,000	$547,407*
	2018 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante Chassis#: SCFPMCRZ3JGK34150		$500,000-$600,000	N/A
	1963 Porsche 356 B Super 90 Coupe by Karmann Chassis#: 214095	$79,520 no reserve	$50,000-$70,000	$132,554*
	1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L88 Convertible Chassis#: 194678S411010		$300,000-$375,000	$57,458*
	1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: BC87BG	$307,500	$300,000-$400,000	$233,986*
	2019 McLaren Senna Chassis#: SBM15ACA4KW800064	$1,077,500	$1,000,000-$1,200,000	N/A
	1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-4 Touring Chassis#: 14041	$156,800 no reserve	$175,000-$225,000	$140,020*
Sales History	RM Auctions - Arizona 2013	$181,500	$190,000-$230,000
	1929 Minerva Model AK Coupe Chauffeur by Hibbard & Darrin Chassis#: 58236	$112,000 no reserve	$175,000-$225,000	$249,568*
Sales History	Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach 2019	$252,000	$225,000-$300,000
	1937 Cord 812 Supercharged 'Sportsman' Cabriolet Chassis#: 1128	$489,000 no reserve	$200,000-$300,000	$158,700*
	1906 Packard Model S Touring	$112,000 no reserve	$175,000-$250,000	$232,667*
Sales History	Mecum : Monterey 2016
	1911 Pierce-Arrow Model 66-A Runabout	$302,000	$175,000-$250,000	$290,800*
Sales History	Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction 2019	$246,400	$225,000-$300,000
	1930 Cadillac V-16 All-Weather Phaeton by Fleetwood	$235,200	$125,000-$175,000	$460,297*
	1919 Kissel Model 6-45 Speedster Chassis#: 1141	$123,200 no reserve	$100,000-$150,000	$159,600*
Sales History	RM Sothebys : Amelia Island 2019	$196,000	$150,000-$175,000
	1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Sport Phaeton Chassis#: 185083	$114,800 no reserve	$100,000-$150,000	$141,517*
Sales History	The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company 2009	$192,500	$200,000-$300,000
	Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction 2012	$187,000	$200,000-$250,000
	1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Three-Window Coupe Chassis#: H 71701	$77,280 no reserve	$90,000-$130,000	$97,545*
	1921 Mercer Series 5 Sporting Chassis#: 13140	$50,400 no reserve	$80,000-$120,000	$146,663*
	1927 Cadillac V-8 Sport Phaeton by Fisher	$91,840 no reserve	$75,000-$100,000	$52,274*
	1931 Cadillac V-12 Touring by Fleetwood Chassis#: 10-3701	$106,400	$60,000-$80,000	$150,709*
	1923 Stutz Speedway Four Roadster Chassis#: 13271	$64,400 no reserve	$60,000-$80,000	$90,010*
	1929 Packard 640 Custom Eight Phaeton Chassis#: 175100	$64,400 no reserve	$30,000-$50,000	$113,029*
	1908 Columbus Autobuggy Chassis#: 26	$42,000 no reserve	$35,000-$45,000	N/A
	1914 Chevrolet Series H-2 'Royal Mail' Roadster	$36,960 no reserve	$25,000-$35,000	$36,960*
	1931 Ford Model A DeLuxe Roadster Chassis#: A3767063	$30,800 no reserve	$25,000-$35,000	$24,974*
	1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup	$23,520 no reserve	$30,000-$40,000	$21,200*
	2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Chassis#: 1ZVHT89S385134316	$50,400 no reserve	$45,000-$65,000	$45,818*
	1964 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster Chassis#: 880387	$64,400 no reserve	$90,000-$110,000	$103,291*
	1948 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupe by Park Ward Chassis#: B155DZ	$63,840	$75,000-$100,000	$73,935*
	1949 MG TC Chassis#: TC/10238	$23,520 no reserve	$25,000-$35,000	$42,009*

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

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