Gooding & Company Announces its Final Selection of Amelia Island Auction Cars

February 28, 2012 by Gooding & Company

Star cars include a 1955 Porsche 550/ 1500 RS Spyder, 1967 Porsche 906E, Mike Hawthorn's 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe, George Reed's 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 'Race Rat,' 1988 Porsche 959, and the iconic 1948 Tucker #1034 featured in Coppola's Hollywood hit film

Gooding & Company, the acclaimed auction house celebrated for selling the world's most significant and valuable collector cars, is delighted to announce its latest group of star car consignments for the highly-anticipated Amelia Island Auction on March 9. In response to market demand for exceptional vintage automobiles, Gooding & Company's specialists carefully selected a final round of extraordinary cars just before the auction catalogue closed for print. Collectors and enthusiasts may now look forward to the following cars crossing the block: 1955 Porsche 550/ 1500 RS Spyder, 1967 Porsche 906E, Mike Hawthorn's 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe, George Reed's 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 'Race Rat, 1988 Porsche 959, and the 1948 Tucker Torpedo #1034 that was featured in Francis Ford Coppola's hit film Tucker: The Man and His Dream.

'Before every auction is finalized, the specialists and I take a good look at what the market is receptive to and what hasn't been offered lately to gauge what else we should consider presenting to the collecting community,' says David Gooding, President and founder of Gooding & Company. 'With the exciting addition of consignments such as the Porsche 550 Spyder, Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe and 1948 Tucker #1034, we are honored to present the most exciting selection of collector cars we've ever had at our Amelia Island Auction.'

Following a successful Scottsdale Auction in January that heightened everyone's awareness and interest in the healthy state of the collector car market with 98% sold, a strong spotlight will be cast on Gooding & Company's Amelia Island Auction where many leading marques and models may set new value expectations for the market moving forward. For a complete list of the cars consigned in Gooding & Company's Amelia Island Auction, visit our online catalogue featured on Goodingco.com.

Gooding & Company will be conducting its annual Amelia Island Auction on March 9, 2012 at 11 a.m., at the Racquet Park located at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation at 6800 First Coast Highway in Amelia Island, one mile south of the Amelia Island Parkway. Guests may preview the cars on Thursday, March 8th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, March 9th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. An auction catalogue for $75 admits two to the viewing and auction. General admission to the viewing and auction can be purchased at the tent for $30 per person. Bidder registration forms, press credentials and additional auction information are available at www.goodingco.com or by calling (310) 899-1960. Auctions are broadcast live at www.goodingco.com/auction