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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Andrew Nabors – February 06, 2020

Mecum Auctions Sells $130 Million in January

Other Auctions better take notice. Instead of focusing on a niche, or a single collection, Dana Mecum and Company held two auctions of epic proportions. In a press release this morning, we've learned that Mecum Auctions sold over $130 Million in January. The Kissimmee Auction was loaded with Corvettes and the Bullitt Mustang for a total of $105.1 Million from 2,140 cars. Then in Las Vegas, their 29th Annual Vintage & Antique Motorcycle Auction added $22.6 Million to their books, seeing 1,540 bikes find new homes. Kissimmee Top 10: 1968 Ford Mustang GT "Bullitt" (Lot F150) at $3,740,000 2019 McLaren Senna (Lot S113) at $1,430,000 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder (Lot S111) at $1,430,000 2015 McLaren P1 (Lot S159) at $1,089,000 1967 Ford Mustang "Eleanor"® (Lot S135) at $852,500 1968 Challenger 2 Streamliner (Lot S130) at $561,000 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (Lot S192) at $544,500 1932 Duesenberg Model J Tourster (Lot T170.1) at $522,500 1966 Superformance Ford GT40 MkII (Lot S203) at $484,000 1967 Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot F178) at $440,000 Sports Cars For Sale Las Vegas Top 10 1922 Brough Superior Mark 1 90 Bore (Lot F166.1) at $308,000 1930 Brough Superior SS100 (Lot S141) at $239,250 1956 Harley-Davidson Indian Larry Grease Monkey (Lot S181) at $220,000 1940 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead (Lot F189) at $220,000 1916 Militaire Four-Cylinder (Lot F88) at $214,500 1974 Ducati 750SS (Lot S257) at $198,000 1934 Harley-Davidson CAC Speedway (Lot F188) at $181,500 2004 Indian Larry Chain Of Mystery (Lot S182) at $165,000 1953 Vincent Black Shadow (Lot F202) at $143,000 1924 Patria Ace-Henderson (Lot S104) at $137,500 That is how it's done! Stay with us for coverage of their Glendale Auction, March 11-14 " width="680"> Related: Nine Super-Rare Cars from Mecum Kissimmee 2020

By Edward Jones – December 12, 2019

Leake Auctions Gets Into Gear for Big Scottsdale Car Auction

Leake Auction Company is revving into high gear in preparation for its inaugural Scottsdale, Arizona auction event January 15-19, 2020. The buzz surrounding Scottsdale comes from the featured “Cars of Dreams” collection of internationally recognized collector John Stallupi, who is selling nearly 120 vehicles. Leake, a Ritchie Bros.-owned company, will be hosting its multi-day auction during Scottsdale’s Auto Auction Week at Salt River Fields in January. “Our phones have been ringing off the hook,” said Gary Bennett, General Manager, Ritchie Bros’ Collector Car Sector. “It’s been unbelievable.” VIEW THE ENTIRE AUCTION DOCKET John Stallupi’s cars are pure Americana, with equal parts class and heritage. Among the big-ticket items selling in Scottsdale without reserve is a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, a 1958 Eldorado Biarritz convertible and a 1959 Chrysler 300E. “John’s collection of vehicles is simply breathtaking,” said Bennett. “John has a very discerning eye for detail and a magical understanding of the collector car market. We are honored to offer his vehicles without reserve during our inaugural auction in Scottsdale.” The Scottsdale auction will be the biggest in the storied history of Leake – America’s first collector car auction. Founded on integrity, credibility and transparency, Leake now boasts a team of industry experts like Gary to provide decades of world-class collector car auction knowledge, along with a customer-first approach. “Relationships are built on one thing: trust,” said Gary. “That is paramount. You treat people fairly. You treat people consistently. And you always do the right thing.” Gary and his team are looking forward to incorporating the resources of Ritchie Bros. to push for greater disruption in the industry and reach a new audience. That means forming a relationship with a younger, digital consumer and connecting with them through online and mobile platforms. With Ritchie Bros. online audience of 3.9 million registered users, Leake has one of the largest potential buyer bases in the collector car industry. “We are going back to the basics, but with a forward-thinking approach around the customer journey,” said Bennett. For more information about Leake Auction Company or to request information about their Scottsdale auction, visit LeakeCar.com or call +1.602.442.3380. VISIT LEAKECAR.COM Presented by Leake Auction Company Leake Auction Company produces a fast paced auction. As America’s first collector car auction house, we are known for a wide variety of cars dating from the 1930’s to today. Classics and muscle cars, performance machines and everything in between.

By Edward Jones – November 18, 2019

7 of the Most Enviable Modern Supercars and Hypercars Hea...

Presented by RM Sotheby'sBy Andrew Miterko - It is no secret that the residents of the United Arab Emirates have an obsession for the automobile and motorsport, with more high-end motor cars residing there than anywhere else in the world. Based on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the Yas Marina Circuit is considered by many to be the most technologically advanced Formula 1 circuit in the world and is the epicenter of motorsport of all disciplines in the UAE, having already hosted events ranging from NHRA drag racing to FIA GT1 competition. In collaboration with Formula 1, RM Sotheby’s is excited to hold their first-ever auction in the Middle East at the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2019. Headlining the auction are an exciting group of unobtainable super and hypercars representing some of the most exclusive and highest-performing examples of their respective classes, certain to thrill even the most discerning enthusiast. VIEW MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS AUCTION At the forefront of the lineup is a 2015 Ferrari FXX K, the marque’s most potent track-only model and limited to only 40 units. After the unveiling of the LaFerrari, Ferrari’s hybrid-electric hypercar, it was only a matter of time before the track-only version was designated to participate in Corse Clienti events. Power output from both the electric and gasoline engines was raised for a total of 1,035 bhp—187 bhp from the electric motors, and 848 bhp from the 6.3-liter V-12. Aerodynamics were heavily revised and optimized for the racetrack, increasing downforce by as much as 50 percent over the road-going LaFerrari. In addition to the power and aerodynamic upgrades, the FXX K is 90 kg lighter, allowing it to complete the test track at Fiorano in just 1:14—a full five seconds faster than its road-going sibling. For the first time, the model is offered to the public at auction from its first and only owner with less than 250 km on the odometer. Since its delivery, it has yet to be driven in any Corse Clienti events and is ready to make its debut with its new owner in “standard” guise or can be upgraded to “Evo” specifications by Corse Clienti in Maranello for the ultimate in performance. A name synonymous with Formula One, Ayrton Senna may be one of the most celebrated F1 drivers of all time. McLaren built the Senna to honor the three-time world champion with its Senna hypercar—the marque’s fastest track-focused, road-going McLaren ever built. A limited run of McLaren Senna GTRs were produced to dominate the race circuit; free from the constraints of road car legislation and motorsport competition rules, they sought to push the limits of what is technically possible. A colossal 814 bhp was extracted from the M840TR 4.0-liter turbocharged V-8 featuring dry-sump lubrication, lightweight materials for the rods and pistons, and a pair of ultra-low inertia, twin scroll turbochargers, equipped with electronic wastegates for instant throttle response. An Inconel and titanium exhaust system devoid of catalytic converters freed up additional power, allowing the Senna GTR to best its road-going sibling with a 0–60 time of less than 2.8 seconds and a 0–124 mph time of less than 6.8 seconds. Aerodynamics were comprehensively redesigned and incorporate both active aerodynamics and a “Drag Reduction System” (DRS). Slick Pirelli P-Zero tires envelop ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels, and the suspension was optimized for the track to improve mechanical grip through slower-speed corners, where aerodynamic performance is less important. This example is offered as a brand-new car with zero miles on the odometer. It exemplifies the definition of a hypercar and may well be the most powerful and track-focused non-hybrid car that the factory ever builds. A nod to one of the superstars of motorsport, a single-owner example of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz Stirling Moss is offered in virtually as-new condition, showing a scant 500 km from new. The collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren took the already mighty Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR and crafted a carbon-fiber body to pay homage to Sir Stirling Moss’s 1955 Mille Miglia–winning 300 SLR, sharing the same open cockpit design, signature dual side exit exhaust, and distinctive aero humps. The Stirling Moss iteration is 200 kg lighter than the standard SLR, and as if that was not enough, it was tuned by McLaren to produce 651 horsepower and a massive 605 foot-pounds of torque. It is easily the most radical Mercedes-Benz roadster since the CLK GTR Roadster and one certain to leave its mark as a testament to its place in automotive history. Los Angeles, California–based Rob Dickinson sought to create the ultimate air-cooled 911 by utilizing the best aspects of each generation into a singular bespoke 911, each unique and tailored to the specific tastes of the owner who commissions their own. Based on a 964 generation 911, the stock exterior panels are stripped in favor of carbon-fiber panels reminiscent of the beloved long-hood ST racing Porsches of the 1970s and fitted with deep 17-inch Fuchs-style wheels wrapped in sticky Michelin tires. This lovely midnight-blue example, dubbed “the Fiona Commission,” was thoughtfully specified with the Ed Pink 4.0-liter flat-six racing engine paired to a G50 five-speed manual transmission, while an Ohlins adjustable suspension ensures superb handling and upsized Brembo steel brakes and calipers painted to match the exterior bring the reimagined 911 to a halt. With 390 bhp at a redline of 7,200 rpm and 315 foot-pounds of torque, the 4.0-liter–specified Singer 911s are capable of the sprint to 60 from a standstill in just 3.3 seconds and 100 mph in just 8.2. Impeccable attention to detail carries throughout the interior, with woven cognac leather-trimmed race-spec seating, door panels, and leather-trimmed rollbar. Today, the company has completed more than 100 examples, and in speaking to the company’s attention to detail, philosophy, and the overall quality of the cars, very few have become available in the secondhand market. The Lamborghini Diablo has been an enduring sensation since its inception in 1990, and as its production was set to come to a close, the 6.0 VT SE was released as the ultimate iteration of the popular Diablo model. As production neared the end in late 2000, Lamborghini earmarked the final 42 examples to be fitted with special magnesium intake manifolds and valve covers, a short-gear transaxle for quicker launches, and marque-badged brake calipers, while the engine compartments were trimmed in carbon fiber. Interiors were equipped with special chocolate leather upholstery, additional carbon-fiber trim, a titanium gearshift and instrument bezels, and an upgraded premium audio system with a DVD-based navigation system. Only two colors were offered in an even split of 21 examples each: a metallic gold named Oro Elios, and a color-shifting bronze-maroon called Marrone Eklipsis. This example is the 40th of the 42 examples produced, making it amongst the very last of the Diabo VT 6.0 SE examples produced. It has been preserved in virtually new condition, showing a mere 18 miles, and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the most refined and ultimate version of the legendary Diablo. Koenigsegg quickly established a reputation for exceptional performance, revolutionary engineering, and Swedish charisma after a 22-year-old Christian von Koenigsegg founded the company. Only six years later, Koenigsegg caught the attention of the world with the CC8S, setting the record for Most Powerful Production Engine and Most Powerful Production Car shortly after with the CCR. The Agera R keeps in tradition by setting a blistering 0–300–0 km/h record of 21:19 seconds, a record only beaten by their own One:1 four years later. The Agera R can also run on both gasoline and E100 biofuel, and even a mixture of the two, thanks to its highly advanced engine management system. Between 2011 and 2014, only 18 examples were produced, with this example being among the very last. It shows today with just under 4,400 miles on its odometer and is certain to be admired for decades to come while holding its own against the supercar establishment for the foreseeable future. view more from rm sotheby's Presented by RM Sotheby’s Over the past 38 years, we have cemented our position as the market leader and successfully transformed the global automotive auction scene. We’ve helped elevate the perception of collector car auctions to premium events executed to the very highest of standards. RMSothebys.com

By Andrew Nabors – December 12, 2018

RM Sotheby's Petersen Museum Auction 2018 Results

If you are looking for a great location for anything automotive, the Petersen Museum should be at the top of your list. With over 100 cars & bikes on display, it was the setting for RM Sotheby's auction last weekend. The results are in, and we see a few new trends in the industry. 10th Place- 1965 Lamborghini 350 GT $555,000 9th Place- 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Villa d'Este $637,000 David Bush ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 8th Place- 2005 Porsche Carrera GT $775,000 Karissa Hosek ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 7th Place- 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta $775,000 ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 6th Place- 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing $1,270,000 Darin Schnabel ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 5th Place- 2015 McLaren P1 $1,435,000 Motorcar Studios ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 4th Place- 2018 Porsche 918 Weissach Spyder $1,534,000 3rd Place- 1989 Ferrari F40- $1,545,000 Motorcar Studios ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 2nd Place- 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV for $2,205,000 Karissa Hosek ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's And in 1st place was Lot 24, a Classiche-certified 1956 Ferrari 290 MM. It found a new owner with a hammer price of $22,005,000. Remi Dargegen ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's Tell us which cars were over or undervalue. In my humble opinion, spending under a million dollars for a Ferrari Daytona is a deal of a lifetime. A 1971 Lamborghini Miura was $13,000 new which translates to $82,000 adjusted for inflation. What a solid investment that would have been! Also Check Out: Ferrari 488 Spiders For Sale 2018 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta Specs, Price, Photos, & Review What Is The Fastest Ferrari?

By Edward Jones – August 30, 2018

Monterey Car Week Top 10 Auction Sales

Monterey Car Week 2018 was downright incredible and the auction results put numbers behind it. Sure, many were looking forward to seeing all of the cars that would be unveiled during the week, as well as the cars parked at each event, but it was the auctions that brought in some serious cash flow. According to Hagerty's over preliminary results from all auction houses, a total of $367.6 million in combined sales occurred across all auction events, a much higher number than last year's figure of $327.6 million. Additionally, this year's Monterey auctions had a combined sell-through rate of 61 percent, two percent higher than last year and there were even more lots being offered this year. Those are numbers that prove this year's automotive week in California was a success in terms of auctions, with the unveiling of cars like the Bugatti Divo and Lamborghini Aventador SVJ furthering the success.Below are the top ten sales that happened across all auction houses, as well as links to the top ten sales from each auction house. Check them out and get ready for next year's events!RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2018 Top 10 Results Mecum’s Monterey 2018 Top 10 Results Gooding & Company’s Monterey 2018 Top 10 Results Bonhams’ Monterey 2018 Top 10 Results 10. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Coupe - $4,515,000 RM Sotheby's Patrick Ernzen ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s 9. 1956 Maserati A6G/2000 Zagato Berlinetta - $4,515,000 RM Sotheby's Karissa Hosek ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s 8. 1957 Porsche 550A Spyder - $4,900,000 RM Sotheby's Karissa Hosek ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s 7. 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II Spider - $5,005,000 Gooding & Company Photo by Mike Maez. Image copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company. 6. 1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider - $5,170,000 Gooding & Company Photo by Jensen Sutta. Image copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company. 5. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta - $6,600,000 Gooding & Company Photo by Jensen Sutta. Image copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company. 4. 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II Coupe - $9,795,000 RM Sotheby's ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s 3. 1963 Aston Martin DP215 Grand Touring Competition Prototype - $21,455,000 RM Sotheby's Simon Clay ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s 2. 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Roadster - $22,000,000 Gooding & Company Photo by Mike Maez. Image copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company. 1. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO SI Coupe - $48,405,000 RM Sotheby's Patrick Ernzen ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

By Edward Jones – August 30, 2018

Gooding & Company's Monterey 2018 Top 10 Results

Gooding & Company had an incredible showing at Monterey Car Week with their auction. If you need a quick start to prove it, their tenth highest valued car sold at auction was over $3 million and it was the newest car out of the ten. The nine remaining cars in the top slots included a very-rare 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix, 2007 Porsche RS Spyder race car and even a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ that came out as the most expensive. Scroll down below to see Gooding & Company's top ten sales from their Monterey 2018 auction.See Our Exotic and Classic Cars for Sale 10. 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari - $3,080,000 Photo by Jensen Sutta 9. 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Speciale - $3,410,000 Photo by Jensen Sutta 8. 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix - $3,740,000 Photo by Jensen Sutta 7. 1959 Porsche 718 RSK - $3,740,000 Photo by Jensen Sutta 6. 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder - $4,455,000 Photo by Jensen Sutta 5. 2007 Porsche RS Spyder - $4,510,000 Photo by Jensen Sutta 4. 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II - $5,005,000 Photo by Mike Maez 3.1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider - $5,170,000 Photo by Jensen Sutta 2. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta - $6,600,000 Photo by Jensen Sutta 1. 1935 Duesenberg SSJ - $22,000,000 Photo by Mike Maez All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company.

By Edward Jones – August 29, 2018

Bonhams' Monterey 2018 Top 10 Results

Bonhams recently held their annual Monterey auction at the Quail Lodge during the prestigious car week. In total, 135 cars were offered and 82 percent of them were sold. In total, their auction racked up a total of $37.7 million in sales. There were a few stars during the event, including a 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Competizione that sold for over $3 million and the only surviving 1928 Bentley 6½-Liter Open Sports Tourer by Barker that sold for $1.655 million. Check out the top ten sales from Bonhams' Monterey 2018 auction right down below.See Classic and Exotic Cars for Sale 10. 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Club Sport - $1,105,000 9. 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Touring Phaeton - $1,215,000 8. 2015 Porsche 918 "Weissach" Spyder - $1,407,500 7. 1929 Bentley 4½ Liter Sports Tourer - $1,435,000 6. 1953 Siata 208S Spider - $1,655,000 5. 1928 Bentley 6½ Liter Open Sports Tourer - $1,655,000 4. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet - $1,682,500 3. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe - $1,875,000 2. 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sports Roadster - $3,277,500 1. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Competizione - $3,525,000

By Edward Jones – August 28, 2018

RM Sotheby's Monterey 2018 Top 10 Results

RM Sotheby's had a record-breaking time at their Monterey 2018 auction. In total, they saw a total of $158 million in sales with 83 percent of their lots being sold. This goes down as one of the company's top performances. Headlining their event was a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO that sold for $48,405,000, which was enough to make it the most valuable car ever sold at auction. In addition, just 12 percent of their lots were sold at a hammer price of $250,000 or less. That's downright incredible.Below are the top 10 results from RM Sotheby's Monterey 2018 auction. Check them out and get ready for their next event in Auburn, Indiana, August 30 - September 2.View More Exotic Cars for Sale 10. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster - $1,930,000 9. 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV - $2,177,500 Rasy Ran ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 8. 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari - $3,305,000 Darin Schnabel ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 7. 1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria - $3,745,000 Erik Fuller ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 6. 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR - $4,515,000 Patrick Ernzen ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 5. 1956 Maserati A6G/2000 Berlinetta - $4,515,000 Karissa Hosek ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 4. 1957 Porsche 550A Spyder - $4,900,000 Karissa Hosek ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 3. 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II - $9,795,000 2. 1963 Aston Martin DP215 Grand Touring Competition Prototype - $21,455,000 Simon Clay ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 1. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO - $48,405,000 Patrick Ernzen ©2018 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

By Edward Jones – May 22, 2018

Top 10 Mecum Indy Sales (Including 2017 Ford GT)

Mecum's recent Indy 2018 sale was an absolute success, bringing in millions of dollars and sending countless of people home with new cars for their collections. Heck, some even went home with a new collection to call their own, the Keith Busse Corvette Pace Car Collection. One of the stars of the event was a 2017 Ford GT, which was a surprise to many considering how Ford has been strict regarding the reselling of the car. Nevertheless, the new GT did sell and boy did it sell for a large sum of money. Check out the top 10 sales from Mecum Indy 2018, with the new Ford GT rounding out the list as the highest priced lot.Also, be sure to learn more about Mecum's Denver 2018 event June 8-9. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Sold for $385,000 The Golden Sahara II Sold for $396,000 2006 Ford GT Sold for $396,000 1966 Chevrolet Corvette N03 Sold for $412,500 1967 Chevrolet Corvette N03 Sold for $418,000 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback Sold for $423,500 Kookie's Kar Sold for $484,000 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Sold for $561,000 The Keith Busse Corvette Pace Car Collection Sold for $1,760,000 2017 Ford GTSold for $1,815,000

By Andrew Nabors – August 22, 2017

Top 10 Sales From Mecum Monterey 2017

We told you Mecum dominates the auction industry when it comes to supercars. If you didn't get a chance to tune in or watch the live stream, we have the top 10 sales from their Monterey Auction. The Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa was the scene for automotive overload, with cars and collectors from around the world. Many in our hobby will use results like these to interpret the value of a car, so tell us if you think of these prices.10. 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster A full 16 years after resurrecting the Speedster nameplate for 1993-94, Porsche announced the return of the now-911-based two-seat roadster in 2011. In tribute to the original Speedster based on the 356, Porsche limited production to 356 cars, only 100 of which were allotted to the U.S. market. Like its predecessors, the Speedster stood apart with its cut-down, steeply raked windscreen and double hump behind the cockpit. Even with the manually operated top in place, there is no mistaking the low-profile silhouette, which comes in almost 2.5 inches lower than the standard cabriolet. The Speedster's drivetrain is headlined by the GTS model's water-cooled 3.8L/405 HP direct-injection flat-6 engine, which unlike the GTS, was available only with Porsche's paddle-shift PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The original Speedster was a spartan affair, designed by Manhattan automotive impresario Max Hoffman to appeal to California's fast-growing sports racing crowd with its minimalist appointments. Not so for the 2011 version, which was given the full Exclusive equipment treatment to make it worthy of its limited-production statusSold For $340,0009. 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback The Shelby GT350 was purpose built to homologate Ford's wildly successful Mustang for Sports Car Club of America competition. Dreamed up by motorsports-legend and 24 Hours of Le Mans-winner Carroll Shelby, these cars were essentially street-legal race cars. Shelby's original GT350s exemplified Ford's "Total Performance" campaign and bestowed an unbeatable, high-performance image on the trend-setting pony car. Each of the 562 Shelby GT350s was born as a K-code Fastback Mustang, finished in Wimbledon White at the San Jose plant and then shipped to Shelby American in Venice, California, to be transformed. The GT350's Hi-Po 289 CI V-8 received a 35 HP boost thanks to a Holley Le Mans 4-barrel carburetor with high-rise aluminum intake, Tri-Y exhaust headers, high-performance cam and dual side exhausts exiting in front of the rear wheels.Sold For $385,0008. 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition Of the 4,038 examples built during the Ford GT’s 2005-06 production run, the 343 Heritage Editions are among the most coveted. Using totally different graphics than the others, the 2006 Heritage Editions featured bright orange-and-blue livery as a tribute to the JW Racing/Gulf Oil GT40s from the 1960s and ‘70s. One of 20 produced with the $13,000 Heritage paint and base cast-aluminum BBS wheels, this gorgeous Ford GT is a one-owner car with only 1,800 original miles. Delivered new to Campbell Ford Lincoln in Niles, Michigan, the GT is also equipped with black brake calipers and standard radio. With a shape designed by Camilo Pardo, the 2005-06 Ford GTs recaptured the magic of the original Ford GT40, the endurance race car that brought Ford back to international-racing prominence by defeating Ferrari in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.Sold For: $420,0007. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Rolls-Royce introduced its whimsically named Silver Cloud line in 1955 as a body-on-frame car, allowing coach-built bodies to be utilized in place of the standard body produced by the Pressed Steel Company. At a time when vehicles were moving toward favoring the monocoque construction, the Silver Cloud presented a desirable customizable luxury that particular and discriminating buyers appreciated. With the Silver Clouds coming in at more than $16,000 when purchased new, they were unquestionably geared toward the fastidious buyer, and Rolls-Royce was keen on catering to its established customer based. After eight years of production, in 1963, the Silver Cloud peaked with the third edition, aptly named the Silver Cloud III. The Cloud IIIs came standard as 4-door saloon models, but several variations were provided by coachbuilders, including the H.J. Mulliner 2-door convertible body seen on this 1963 model.Sold For: $610,0006. 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta Designed with considerable input from Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, the Ferrari 458 Italia debuted as the most capable, powerful, beautiful and technologically advanced mid-engined V-8 Berlinetta in the company’s history. It was only a matter of time before a Spider version was unveiled, and that happened at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. In 2013, the 458 Speciale Berlinetta got tifosi pulses racing with an increase in power from 570 HP to 597 HP at 9,000 RPM, and tweaks to both aerodynamics and the electronic systems controlling the engine, transmission and suspension. And like the original 458 Italia, the Speciale was followed by a Spider version, this time with the Aperta appellation added on to signify its open cockpit.Sold For: $620,0005. 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort Just try to imagine it: the year is 1987, and Porsche has just launched a new car for the ultra-competitive FIA Group B rally series. It looks like a 911 that has overdosed on human growth hormone, with slippery Kevlar and aluminum bodywork reaching out to broad flanks, a long, wide tail with a massive integrated spoiler and a proliferation of intake scoops and vents scattered around the flowing bodywork. It is not only fast, but terrifyingly so, with a 0-60 MPH time of 3.6 seconds, 0-100 in 8.8, and a terminal velocity of 190 MPH; it slams to a halt from 70 MPH in just 166 feet and generates .87 g on the skid pad, all of these figures being the most impressive ever recorded in magazine tests to that time.Sold For: $950,0004. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT In 2003, the technical wizards at Stuttgart delighted Porsche fanatics and the motoring press alike with the Carrera GT, an all-new design packed with every advanced technology at Porsche’s disposal. Unconstrained by management, Porsche Motorsport Director Herbert Ampferer had drawn together specialists in carbon-fiber construction, powertrain design and aerodynamics to fill out his design team. They designed an incredibly strong yet lightweight 220-pound core structure made entirely of carbon-fiber, the first in any road-going automobileSold For: $985,0003. 2017 Ferrari F12tdf When Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo announced the front-engined V-12-powered F12, he made clear his intent to make it the highest-performance production Ferrari ever built. A spectacular performer in every respect, the F12 made good on that promise, earning “Top Gear” magazine’s "The Supercar of the Year" award in 2012. But this is Ferrari we’re talking about, and Ferrari never stands still. As proof, in 2015 they introduced the F12tdf. The name is an allusion to the famed Ferraris that dominated the grueling Tour de France road-and-track race from 1956 through 1964, defining the very concept of a grand-touring road car that can win in the most demanding racing conditions.Sold For: $1,250,0002. 2015 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Bugatti unveiled a targa-top version of its Veyron 16.4 supercar at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Named the Grand Sport, it featured minor revisions to the windshield and running lights, and it was extensively modified with reinforcements to maintain high torsional stiffness throughout its structure. Packaged with a tight-fitting hardtop and a fabric soft top for temporary use only, the Grand Sport maintained the same 253 MPH top speed as the fixed-roof original, but it was limited to 229 MPH with the top removed.Sold For: $2,350,0001. 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari Life, as the popular saying admonishes, comes at you fast. It’s intended as a reminder that one’s circumstances or attitudes can change in the blink of an eye, but in another context, it can apply to the explosion of technical advances since the first wave of exotic hypercars crashed onto the automotive landscape in 2004. The arrival then of Porsche’s Carrera GT and the Ferrari Enzo signaled a pivotal transformation in the supercar concept that reflected the light-speed pace of contemporary technological advances.Sold For: $3,450,000So, what do you think? We kind of expected the LaFerari to come in first, and it was nice to see the appreciation of the rare Rolls-Royce. It's obvious the Mecum knows how to sell cars, so click here for listings from their upcoming events and stay with us for all your auction news.

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