The Imperial that Foretold the Future: Groundbreaking Automotive Design on Show at RM Sotheby's Arizona Biltmore Sale
November 9, 2016 by RM Sotheby's![The Imperial that Foretold the Future: Groundbreaking Automotive Design on Show at RM Sotheby's Arizona Biltmore Sale](images/articleimages/imperial-rm_sothebys-arizona-2017-01-400.jpg)
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In keeping with past tradition, entries for RM's 2017 Arizona sale will offer tremendous diversity, ranging from pre-war classics through to important sports and racing greats and contemporary supercars. To this end, the elegant, flowing lines of the Chrysler CL Imperial will be juxtaposed by the appearance of two of Ferrari's hottest modern supercars: a 1995 F50, and a 2003 Enzo. Essentially an F1 car for the road, the F50 combines cutting-edge, Formula One-inspired innovation and technology with a road car platform. From a design perspective, it is differentiated from its supercar siblings by its open-top, enabling both driver and passenger to enjoy the car's full exhaust note. A U.S.-spec example, the 1995 Ferrari F50 set for RM Arizona is one of very few completed in black, and sports just 2,000 miles from new (Est. $3,000,000 - $3,500,000). Designed by Pininfarina, the Enzo was a drastic departure from the cars that came before. From nose to tail, form was secondary to function providing for an unrivalled driving experience. Gone was the massive rear wing that defined both the F40 and F50, replaced by a small speed-activated spoiler at the rear, while the protruding nose was a styling cue taken from Ferrari's contemporary Formula One cars to highlight its use of race-inspired technology. The 2003 Ferrari Enzo set for RM's Arizona sale comes from the collection of fashion mogul, Tommy Hilfiger. Purchased new by Mr. Hilfiger, it is one of very few examples in the U.S. that have remained with its original owner. Exceptionally well maintained, it is also low mileage, showing just over 3,600 miles on its odometer (Est. $2,700,000 - $3,000,000). Additional early highlights for RM's two-evening Arizona sale include: a 1938 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet, beautifully presented with exceedingly rare coachwork by Letourneur et Marchand (Est. $1,250,000 - $1,500,000); along with an exciting series of modern classics from the 1980s and 90s. Included in the latter group is a 7,986-original mile, 'flying mirror' 1985 Ferrari Testarossa, complete with Ferrari Classiche certification (Est. $130,000 - $160,000); a 1990 Mercedes-Benz Cosworth 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II, the first EVO II offered publicly in North America (Est. $225,000 - $275,000); and, a 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S, striking in original Yellow over Black and showing 12,150 original miles (Est. $425,000 - $550,000). For further information or to view a frequently updated list of entries for RM's upcoming sale at the Arizona Biltmore, please visit www.rmsothebys.com or call +1 310 559 4575. For more News from RM Sotheby's Visit: www.rmsothebys.com Follow: www.twitter.com/rmsothebys Join: www.facebook.com/rmsothebys Watch: www.youtube.com/rmauctionsinc About RM Sotheby's RM Sotheby's (formerly RM Auctions) is the world's largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles. With 35 years' experience in the collector car industry, RM's vertically integrated range of services, from private treaty sales and auctions 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. As a company, RM Sotheby's has established numerous auction benchmarks, including the current record for the highest-grossing collector car auction of all time, with $172.9 million in sales at its 2015 Monterey event. In February 2015, RM formed a strategic partnership with Sotheby's, uniting the two companies for the full calendar of future automobile auctions. For further information, visit www.rmsothebys.com.
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