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Gooding & Company Sells Most Valuable Pre-War Car In World Auction History And Achieves More Than $116 Million In Two Days At The 15Th Annual Pebble Beach Auctions

August 27, 2018 by Gooding & Company

Gooding & Company Sells Most Valuable Pre-War Car In World Auction History And Achieves More Than $116 Million In Two Days At The 15Th Annual Pebble Beach AuctionsThe 1935 Duesenberg SSJ becomes most valuable American collector car ever sold. 25 cars above $1 million, and 23 new world auction records established.

Santa Monica, Calif. (August 26, 2018) – Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance®, realized $116,502,500 at the 15th annual Pebble Beach Auctions this weekend. During the two-day auction event, the company sold 123 of 147 lots, an 84% sales rate, with an average price of $947,174 per car. During the sale, an astonishing 25 lots sold above the $1 million mark and 23 world auction records were established.

The star of the weekend's auction action was the 1935 Duesenberg SSJ, which became the most valuable pre-war car ever sold at auction. The crowd erupted with applause after a rousing bidding war resulted in a realized price of $22 million. One of only two ever built, this is the first time an SSJ has crossed an auction block. This world record price illustrates the car's historical significance and establishes a new company record for a single lot.

'We are thrilled to set so many new world records. The prices achieved reflect the winning combination of the highest quality and never previously offered motor cars for public sale, creating a huge demand,' states David Gooding, President and Founder of Gooding & Company. 'The strength of the pre-war category was surely evident with our emerging collectors. They were drawn to the cars that they had never had an opportunity to bid on previously. Overall, this was a remarkable and historic sale!'

The marquee was packed, and viewers from over 60 nations tuned in via the company's live HD webcast to watch spirited bidding overseen by renowned auctioneer Charlie Ross. As bidders competed for exceptional lots, Mr. Ross' captivating style added to the dynamic auction room. Most notably the stunning 1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider by Frua generated a world record price of $5,170,000. The impeccable 1959 Porsche 718 RSK garnered a world record price of $3,740,000, and the 2007 Porsche RS Spyder, the first RS Spyder to ever come to auction, realized a world record price of $4,510,000.

Exciting Ferraris continue to deliver exceptional results. The audience stood in honor of Admiral Robert Phillips as he took his last drive in his 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II after 58 years of ownership, delivering it to the auction block. After a lengthy bidding war, the French Racing Blue Ferrari sold for a world record price of $5,005,000. Gooding & Company's selection of rare, coachbuilt Ferraris did not go unnoticed. The beautiful 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta sold for $6,600,000. The stunning 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Speciale sold for a record price of $3,410,000, and the one-of-two 1966 Ferrari Dino Berlinetta GT sold for $3,080,000.

Lots Sold Over $1 Million From the Weekend:

Lot 35 – 1935 Duesenberg SSJ, sold for $22,000,000

Lot 53 – 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta, sold for $6,600,000


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Lot 135 – 1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider, sold for $5,170,000

Lot 22 – 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II, sold for $5,005,000

Lot 44 – 2007 Porsche RS Spyde, sold for $4,510,000

Lot 51 – 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, sold for $4,455,000

Lot 128 – 1959 Porsche 718 RSK, sold for $3,740,000

Lot 48 – 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix, sold for $3,740,000

Lot 150 – 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Speciale, sold for $3,410,000

Lot 31 – 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari, sold for $3,080,000

Lot 124 – 1966 Ferrari Dino Berlinetta GT, sold for $3,080,000

Lot 132 – 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante, sold for $2,805,000

Lot 140 – 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, sold for $2,530,000

Lot 126 – 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Spider America, sold for $1,870,000

Lot 164 – 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS, sold for $1,760,000

Lot 14 – 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach, sold for $1,650,000

Lot 57 – 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, sold for $1,485,000

Lot 161 – 1966 Porsche 911 Spyder, sold for $1,430,000

Lot 177 – 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, sold for $1,320,000

Lot 61 – 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, sold for $1,127,500

Lot 147 – 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Phaeton, sold for $1,127,500

Lot 137 – 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta, sold for $1,072,500

Lot 20 – 1935 Auburn 851 SC Boattail Speedster, sold for $1,012,000

Lot 112 – 1991 Ferrari F40, sold for $1,050,000

Lot 158 – 1993 Porsche 964 Carrera RS 3.8, sold for $1,001,000

Top Five World Auction Records:

Lot 35 – 1935 Duesenberg SSJ, sold for $22,000,000

Lot 135 – 1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider, sold for $5,170,000

Lot 22 – 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II, sold for $5,005,000

Lot 44 – 2007 Porsche RS Spyder, sold for $4,510,000

Lot 128 – 1959 Porsche 718 RSK, sold for $3,740,000

2018 Pebble Concours d'Elegance® Best in Show:

Winner: 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta

Owner: David & Ginny Sydorick, Beverly Hills, California

The Scottsdale Auctions

Dates: Friday, January 18 at 11:00am and Saturday, January 19 at 11:00am

Location: Scottsdale Fashion Square, 4700 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | Corner of N. Scottsdale Road and E. Highland Ave.

Public preview: Wednesday, January 16 – Saturday, January 19

Auction catalogues: $100, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auctions

General admission: $40, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auctions

Live auction broadcast: www.goodingco.com

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Phone: 310.899.1960

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Chassis Number: 2489 GT
Engine Number: 2489 GT
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
March 2015 $2,090,000  $2,000,000 - $2,500,000  Gooding & Company 
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Chassis Number: 1427
Engine Number: 1448
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
March 2015 $1,738,000  $1,100,000 - $1,200,000  Bonhams 
August 2016  $1,400,000 - $1,750,000  RM Sothebys 
August 2018  $1,200,000 - $1,400,000  Gooding & Company 

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Chassis Number: SA 1407
Engine Number: QPHG1682
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February 2011 $209,000  $175,000 - $225,000  Gooding & Company 
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1927 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Auction Results
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Chassis Number: AX1668
Engine Number: AX1672
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2016 $676,500  $650,000 - $800,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $693,000  $650,000 - $800,000  Gooding & Company 

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1931 Bugatti Type 51 Auction Results
1931 Bugatti Type 51 Auction Results
1931 Bugatti Type 51 Auction Results
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Chassis Number: 51132
Engine Number: 15
Body Number: Frame No: 732
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
December 2008    Gooding & Company 
September 2010 Not sold. High bid of $2,750,000.00 $3,500,000 - $4,500,000  RM Sothebys 
August 2018 $3,740,000  $3,200,000 - $3,700,000  Gooding & Company 

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1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Auction Results
1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Auction Results
1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Auction Results
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Chassis Number: H9YC419424
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
March 2010 $79,200  $75,000 - $100,000 No Reserve Gooding & Company 
January 2017 $55,000  $80,000 - $100,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $61,600  $60,000 - $80,000 No Reserve Gooding & Company 

1975 Mirage GR8 Auction Results
1975 Mirage GR8 Auction Results
1975 Mirage GR8 Auction Results
1975 Mirage GR8 Auction Results
1975 Mirage GR8 Auction Results
Chassis Number: GR8-802
Engine Number: DFV 941
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
September 2010  $1,300,000 - $1,600,000  Bonhams 
August 2018  $2,500,000 - $3,500,000  Gooding & Company 

1937 Packard 1508 Twelve Auction Results
1937 Packard 1508 Twelve Auction Results
1937 Packard 1508 Twelve Auction Results
1937 Packard 1508 Twelve Auction Results
1937 Packard 1508 Twelve Auction Results
Chassis Number: 1073239
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
September 2012  $300,000 - $350,000  Worldwide Auctioneers 
August 2018  $350,000 - $450,000  Gooding & Company 

1928 Stutz Model BB Auction Results
1928 Stutz Model BB Auction Results
1928 Stutz Model BB Auction Results
1928 Stutz Model BB Auction Results
1928 Stutz Model BB Auction Results
Chassis Number: BBC4BB27C
Engine Number: 91470
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
January 2014 $258,500  $200,000 - $250,000  Gooding & Company 
January 2015 $209,000  $250,000 - $325,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $143,000  $225,000 - $300,000 No Reserve Gooding & Company 

1930 Packard Series 734 Eight Auction Results
1930 Packard Series 734 Eight Auction Results
1930 Packard Series 734 Eight Auction Results
Chassis Number: 184065
Engine Number: 184072
Body Number: 445-12
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2012 $975,000  $975,000 - $1,300,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $1,127,500  $1,000,000 - $1,400,000  Gooding & Company 

1938 Bugatti Type 57C Auction Results
1938 Bugatti Type 57C Auction Results
1938 Bugatti Type 57C Auction Results
1938 Bugatti Type 57C Auction Results
1938 Bugatti Type 57C Auction Results
Chassis Number: 57766
Engine Number: C57
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
October 2008 Not sold. High bid of £660,000.00 £600,000 - £800,000  RM Sothebys 
January 2013 $2,035,000  $1,400,000 - $1,800,000  Gooding & Company 
December 2015  $2,200,000 - $2,500,000  RM Sothebys 
August 2018 $2,805,000  $2,800,000 - $3,300,000  Gooding & Company 

1973 Porsche 911E Auction Results
1973 Porsche 911E Auction Results
Chassis Number: 911.321.0526
Engine Number: 6235579
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
January 2014 $140,250    RM Sothebys 
August 2018 $148,500  $150,000 - $200,000 No Reserve Gooding & Company 

1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Auction Results
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Auction Results
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Auction Results
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Auction Results
1934 Packard 1104 Super Eight Auction Results
Chassis Number: 753234
Engine Number: 753156
Body Number: Vehicle No. 761-17
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2018 $363,000  $350,000 - $425,000  Gooding & Company 
January 2024    Worldwide Auctioneers 

1956 Maserati A6G-54 Auction Results
1956 Maserati A6G-54 Auction Results
1956 Maserati A6G-54 Auction Results
1956 Maserati A6G-54 Auction Results
1956 Maserati A6G-54 Auction Results
Chassis Number: 2155
Engine Number: 2155
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2018  $4,300,000 - $4,600,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2023  $3,250,000 - $3,750,000  Broad Arrow Auctions 

1931 Bentley 4 Litre Auction Results
1931 Bentley 4 Litre Auction Results
1931 Bentley 4 Litre Auction Results
1931 Bentley 4 Litre Auction Results
1931 Bentley 4 Litre Auction Results
Chassis Number: VF4019
Engine Number: VF4020
Body Number: 1741
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2015  $500,000 - $650,000  RM Sothebys 
November 2015 Not sold. High bid of $400,000.00 $450,000 - $550,000  Keno Brothers 
August 2018  $500,000 - $700,000  Gooding & Company 

1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Auction Results
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Auction Results
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Auction Results
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Auction Results
1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Auction Results
Chassis Number: 608 2022
Engine Number: A600446
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2014 $440,000  $225,000 - $300,000 No Reserve Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $280,500  $250,000 - $350,000  Gooding & Company 

1967 Toyota 2000 GT Auction Results
Chassis Number: MF1010100
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2015 $925,000  $1,250,000 - $1,500,000  Mecum 
October 2016 Not sold. High bid of $700,000.00   Mecum 
August 2018 $550,000  $800,000 - $1,000,000  Gooding & Company 
October 2020 $912,500  $700,000 - $850,000 No Reserve RM Sothebys 

1955 Lancia Aurelia Auction Results
1955 Lancia Aurelia Auction Results
1955 Lancia Aurelia Auction Results
1955 Lancia Aurelia Auction Results
Chassis Number: B24S 1077
Engine Number: B24 1098
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
January 2014 $1,815,000  $1,100,000 - $1,300,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2016 $2,007,500  $1,650,000 - $1,950,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $1,870,000  $1,500,000 - $1,800,000  Gooding & Company 

1948 Maserati A6/1500 Auction Results
1948 Maserati A6/1500 Auction Results
1948 Maserati A6/1500 Auction Results
1948 Maserati A6/1500 Auction Results
1948 Maserati A6/1500 Auction Results
Chassis Number: 060
Engine Number: 085
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2016 $852,500  $800,000 - $1,100,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $797,500  $850,000 - $950,000  Gooding & Company 

1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Auction Results
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Auction Results
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Auction Results
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Auction Results
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Chassis Number: S203KR
Engine Number: 20039
Body Number: 7166
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
June 2013   No Reserve Coys 
August 2018 $660,000  $650,000 - $850,000  Gooding & Company 

1968 Ford GT40 Auction Results
1968 Ford GT40 Auction Results
1968 Ford GT40 Auction Results
1968 Ford GT40 Auction Results
1968 Ford GT40 Auction Results
Chassis Number: J-10
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2018  $2,500,000 - $3,000,000  Gooding & Company 
January 2023 Not sold. High bid of $1,300,000.00 $2,000,000 - $2,200,000  Mecum 

1962 Aston Martin DB4 Auction Results
1962 Aston Martin DB4 Auction Results
1962 Aston Martin DB4 Auction Results
1962 Aston Martin DB4 Auction Results
1962 Aston Martin DB4 Auction Results
Chassis Number: DB4/817/L
Engine Number: 370/790
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
March 2018 $765,000  $725,000 - $825,000  RM Sothebys 
August 2018 $682,000  $700,000 - $800,000  Gooding & Company 

2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster Auction Results
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster Auction Results
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster Auction Results
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster Auction Results
2003 Aston Martin DB AR1 Roadster Auction Results
Chassis Number: SCFAE62383K800037
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
January 2017 $379,500  $275,000 - $350,000  RM Sothebys 
August 2018 $275,000  $350,000 - $450,000 No Reserve Gooding & Company 
August 2021 Not sold. High bid of $220,000.00 $325,000 - $375,000  Mecum 
August 2023 $268,800  $250,000 - $300,000  Bonhams 

1927 Minerva AF Auction Results
1927 Minerva AF Auction Results
1927 Minerva AF Auction Results
1927 Minerva AF Auction Results
1927 Minerva AF Auction Results
Chassis Number: 56522
Engine Number: 56519
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2009 $319,000  $300,000 - $350,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $363,000  $350,000 - $400,000  Gooding & Company 

1941 Chrysler Series 28 Six Auction Results
1941 Chrysler Series 28 Six Auction Results
1941 Chrysler Series 28 Six Auction Results
1941 Chrysler Series 28 Six Auction Results
1941 Chrysler Series 28 Six Auction Results
Chassis Number: 7716612
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
January 2008 $313,500  $300,000 - $400,000  RM Sothebys 
August 2018 $319,000  $325,000 - $425,000  Gooding & Company 
September 2020 $286,000    Worldwide Auctioneers 
September 2020    Worldwide Auctioneers 

1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Auction Results
1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Auction Results
1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Auction Results
1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Auction Results
1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Auction Results
Chassis Number: 10814377
Engine Number: 10814377
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
January 2017 $1,595,000  $2,250,000 - $2,750,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018  $1,800,000 - $2,200,000  Gooding & Company 
March 2023 $1,270,000  $1,500,000 - $2,000,000  Broad Arrow Auctions 

1974 Ferrari 246 Dino Auction Results
1974 Ferrari 246 Dino Auction Results
1974 Ferrari 246 Dino Auction Results
Chassis Number: 08512
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2018 $528,000  $500,000 - $600,000  Gooding & Company 
March 2023 $967,500  $600,000 - $700,000  Gooding & Company 

1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Auction Results
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Auction Results
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Auction Results
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Auction Results
1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Auction Results
Chassis Number: LSKP21
Engine Number: SP10K
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2009 $93,500  $110,000 - $150,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $93,500  $75,000 - $95,000 No Reserve Gooding & Company 

1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series Auction Results
1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 Series Auction Results
Chassis Number: 111.021.10.020628
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2013 $79,750  $65,000 - $85,000 No Reserve Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $48,400  $90,000 - $120,000 No Reserve Gooding & Company 

1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Auction Results
Chassis Number: 07761
Engine Number: 07761
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2013 $368,500  $240,000 - $280,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018 $412,500  $400,000 - $475,000  Gooding & Company 

1950 Ferrari 166 MM LeMans Auction Results
1950 Ferrari 166 MM LeMans Auction Results
1950 Ferrari 166 MM LeMans Auction Results
1950 Ferrari 166 MM LeMans Auction Results
1950 Ferrari 166 MM LeMans Auction Results
Chassis Number: 0060 M
Engine Number: 0060 M
Body Number: 3461
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
January 2016 $6,490,000  $5,750,000 - $6,500,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2018  $6,500,000 - $7,500,000  Gooding & Company 

1959 Porsche 718 RSK Auction Results
1959 Porsche 718 RSK Auction Results
1959 Porsche 718 RSK Auction Results
1959 Porsche 718 RSK Auction Results
1959 Porsche 718 RSK Auction Results
Chassis Number: 718-024
Sale DateResultPre-Auction Estimates Auction House
August 2018 $3,740,000  $3,600,000 - $4,100,000  Gooding & Company 
August 2022  $4,500,000 - $5,500,000  Gooding & Company 
March 2024  $3,500,000 - $4,500,000  Broad Arrow Auctions 

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