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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 Edward Jones – September 14, 2021

Sonicbidder.com: The Ultimate Four-Dimensional Online Bid...

Presented by Sonicbidder.com - Sonicbidder.com, the world’s most interactive online auction, has made a name for itself. The platform helped hype the Ford vs Ferrari movie craze, with its $3.2 Million auction; which saw a 2005 Ford GT out selling a 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS to set the stage. In 2020 Sonicbidder.com hosted the now annual Hershey At Home auction in the wake of the canceled Hershey Auction. Adding to the $5.6 Million in sales was an Amelia Island award-winning 1929 Rolls Royce Phantom I York, which sold for over $500,000. JD Pass, the owner of TheVaultMS.com, LLC of Jackson, Mississippi, has catapulted Sonicbidder.com to the preferred auction platform for his collection. Together they've garnered impressive automotive sales. Among those sold were a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback, a 1963 Split Window Chevrolet Corvette, and many others. Other established collector car connoisseurs have partnered with the Sonicbidder.com platform. Long-time known car enthusiast Steven Plaster, the owner of Evergreen Historic Automobiles, recently said, “We’ve sold some of the rarest and finest cars in the world. Sonicbidder.com has given me an opportunity and I want to say, ‘Thank You’.” Other giants in the collector car world like the Audrain Auto Museum, Nobles Family Auto Museum, Gentry Lane (of Canada), Cars Remember When, and more are joining forces with Sonicbidder.com daily. Muscle Car Madness brings you a collection of iconic road dominators, many of which are at no reserve on Sonicbidder.com. You’ll find beauties such as a 1970 Dodge Charger RT in B5 blue, a 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda, and even a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle once driven by Darrell Gwynn. These cars are built for speed and packing serious power. This could be your chance to rule the highway with a full-throttle classic muscle car. Pre-Bidding is now open! The sale begins LIVE on Wednesday, September 22nd at 10:30am CST. Call us at (877) 824-3337 or send a message to inquiries@sonicbidder.com for more information. Visit Sonicbidder.com

By Edward Jones – September 13, 2021

Barrett-Jackson Houston Auction: 1960 Maserati Tipo 61

Presented by Barrett-Jackson - Named after its intricate and super-light spaceframe, Maseratis Tipo 60 and Tipo 61 Birdcage remain the masterpieces of Italian engineer Giulio Alfieri. Stirling Moss took the car's first win at Rouen in 1959 it went on to nearly 170 victories from 1959-67. One of as few as 22 built, this Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage is chassis #2459, built for Briggs Cunningham, prepared by Alfred Momo, and primarily driven by two-time SCCA Driver of the Year Walt Hansgen to three wins in 1960. Drivers for 1961 included Hansgen, Dick Thompson, and Augie Pabst, with one win plus third- and fourth-place finishes. Following a high-speed crash with Pabst during practice at Daytona, 2459 returned to Momo and was later shipped to England. The restoration commenced under an Italian collector, who accumulated verified original parts and components over 15 years, including the cylinder head, lower crankcase and sump, cam covers, and transaxle tower. He also had a correct 2.0-liter engine rebuilt by Frank Tralli of Modena, Italy, and dyno-tested, with the test sheet on file. The frame was constructed in Modena using original techniques, materials, and factory drawings. The completed chassis and engine were shipped to Maserati experts in the U.K., where the rebuild was supervised by Richard Crump and finished in 2010, including a new body and fitting of additional original Birdcage parts, including the rear lights, repeater lights, rev counter, ignition switch, starter button, turn signals, and front hubs. Following completion, 2459 was displayed at the 2012 Kuwait Concours dElegance and it won Best of Show at the 2013 edition of Keels & Wheels in Houston, where Bill Warner of Amelia Island renown was Head Judge. In 2019, it was exhibited in the U.K. at Salon Prive and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Beautiful, expertly rebuilt, and steeped in racing history with some of the greatest names, 2459 includes an official FIA HTP (Historical Technical Passport - Class TSRC4) issued August 27, 2010. Richard Crump personally inspected the finished car and wrote, If you were a Birdcage customer at the Modena factory in 1959 or 1960, what you see here is what you would have been delivered. Hundreds of cars are set to cross the block with No Reserve at Barrett-Jackson’s Inaugural Houston Auction, September 16-18 at NRG Center. Check out the docket and become a bidder today! View Listing

By Edward Jones – September 10, 2021

Barrett-Jackson Houston Auction Preview: Four Incredible ...

On September 16, 2021, Barrett-Jackson's Houston Auction will start and hundreds of cars will start crossing the block. Bidders from around the world will be bidding either in person or online as the magnificent cars go under the hammer. As their inaugural Houston auction, this event will be attended by many, as well as viewed by collectors and enthusiasts from around the world. There's no doubt that this will be a very exciting event! Below is just the smallest taste of what will be available at the event. To learn more about each car, click their respective buttons. 2019 Ford GT Lightweight This 2019 Ford GT is a true street-legal exclusive race car. The GT can launch to 60 mph in under 3 seconds and achieve a top speed of over 216 mph. This GT, chassis #42, boasts $74,750 in factory options. Learn More Stirling Moss’ 1966 Shelby GT350 Race Car There are few more ringing endorsements for any competition car than having been chosen by Sir Stirling Moss to satisfy his skill and competitive drive. Upgraded to R spec and then driven by Moss in vintage competition throughout the 1990s, this Shelby GT350, SFM 6S089, is the 89th of 252 early-production carryover GT350 models combining the features of Shelbys 1965 and 1966 cars. Learn More 1963 Corvette Split-Window Resto-Mod This 1963 Corvette Split-Window Resto-Mod was completed in March 2021 by Jeff Hayes Customs. It started with a clean, original GM donor car and now features a brand-new LS3 Hot Cam engine with 540hp backed by a 4L70E automatic transmission. Learn More Officially Licensed and Certified Eleanor Re-creation This is an officially licensed and certified “Eleanor” build and comes with the Genuine Eleanor Certification paperwork, Eleanor body VIN plate and emblems issued by Gone in 60 Seconds LLC. Titled in California, this 1967 Resto-Mod coupe conversion Mustang received a complete rotisserie restoration and has only test miles. Learn More

By Edward Jones – September 05, 2021

Barrett-Jackson Houston Auction: Officially Licensed and ...

Presented by Barrett-Jackson - This is an officially licensed and certified "Eleanor" build and comes with the Genuine Eleanor Certification paperwork, Eleanor body VIN plate and emblems issued by Gone in 60 Seconds LLC. Titled in California, this 1967 Resto-Mod Mustang received a complete rotisserie restoration and has only test miles. The body began with a clean and rust-free bare Mustang shell (photo documentation of the full process is provided) and it was carefully reassembled. It has all the movie-correct Eleanor body modifications and accessories - and of course, it wouldn't be Eleanor without the wired "Go-Baby-Go," "NOS ARMED" dash switch, and the Eleanor nitrous bottle and shifter knob (non-operable). It was designed and created to be a perfect blend of the iconic Eleanor styling, with an updated and modern driveline for improved reliability and performance. Underneath the distinctive domed Eleanor hood sits a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission. It exhales through a 2.5-inch exhaust system exiting through the side rockers. The entire 1967 original suspension was removed and replaced, front to back. The sub-frame assembly includes a Heidts independent front suspension with power rack & pinion steering, Detroit Speed subframe connectors, a RideTech 4-link rear suspension, and Ford 9-inch rear end, along with front and rear adjustable coilover shocks. It has Wilwood disc brakes with 4-piston calipers, as well as drilled and slotted rotors. In addition, the underside of the fastback was prepared as meticulously as the top side and painted body color with copious layers of clear coat to allow it to be wiped down with ease. It has all-new wiring and plumbing, along with an aluminum radiator with twin fans. It rolls on 8x17-inch and beefy 9.5x18-inch Eleanor-style polished wheels with Z-rated performance tires. Professionally finished in Pepper Gray Metallic two-stage PPG exterior paint along with rich black rally body stripes and multiple layers of clear coat over the top. The underside of the fiberglass hood and the shaved engine compartment are painted body color and are as flawless as the top side. The overall body gaps and alignment are excellent, and the fit and finish of the scoops and custom body modifications were hand-fitted. Everything is correct down to the proper sequential taillights, stainless-steel Bullet-style side view mirror, and Eleanor-style functional flip-up gas-filler lid. Also equipped with a vintage-styled modern air conditioning system and an electric trunk release. The all-new deluxe interior features custom low-back seats and center console, as well as stainless-steel billet interior trim. The rear area has a fold-down seat with the NOS bottle located behind it. It also has a custom-painted roll bar with a certified seatbelt harness. The dash cluster is fitted with retro-styled brand-new modern Velocity gauges. Steering consists of an Ididit tilt steering column with a custom vintage-style wood steering wheel. Show-ready LED lighting is featured in the interior cabin, engine compartment, and chassis area. Sound is provided by a Retrosound stereo with Bluetooth connectivity. It has two batteries in the trunk. All the accessories and lighting - including the front blue driving lights, fog lights, and LED lights - operate and function correctly with the flip of a toggle switch. It comes complete with a full start-to-finish build book and a 30x40-inch professionally assembled "Gone in 60 Seconds" framed presentation of the official movie poster, along with authentic officially "signed" photos of the lead cast members, Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie. Hundreds of cars are set to cross the block with No Reserve at Barrett-Jackson’s Inaugural Houston Auction, September 16-18 at NRG Center. Check out the docket and become a bidder today! View Listing

By Edward Jones – September 04, 2021

Barrett-Jackson Houston Auction: 1963 Corvette Split-Wind...

Presented by Barrett-Jackson - This 1963 Corvette Split-Window Resto-Mod was completed in March 2021 by Jeff Hayes Customs. It started with a clean, original GM donor car and now features a brand-new LS3 Hot Cam engine with 540hp backed by a 4L70E automatic transmission. It sits on an Art Morrison sport chassis with front and rear sway bars, and has Wilwood brakes with 6-piston polished aluminum front calipers and 4-piston rear calipers, as well as drilled and slotted rotors at all four corners. The wheels are new Schott Mach 5 with custom red line tires. It is equipped with power steering, power windows, power hood, AM/FM Bluetooth stereo, and Vintage Air heat and air conditioning. The classic look of the mid-year Split-Window combined with the technology of the new chassis and new fuel-injected LS engine is outstanding. The red paint and the custom distressed leather Saddle interior are stunningly timeless. Hundreds of cars are set to cross the block with No Reserve at Barrett-Jackson’s Inaugural Houston Auction, September 16-18 at NRG Center. Check out the docket and become a bidder today! View Listing

By Edward Jones – September 03, 2021

Barrett-Jackson Houston Auction: Stirling Moss' 1966 Shel...

Presented by Barrett-Jackson - There are few more ringing endorsements for any competition car than having been chosen by Sir Stirling Moss to satisfy his skill and competitive drive. Upgraded to R spec and then driven by Moss in vintage competition throughout the 1990s, this Shelby GT350, SFM 6S089, is the 89th of 252 early-production carryover GT350 models combining the features of Shelbys 1965 and 1966 cars. After spending its early years in San Antonio, TX, the GT350 was purchased by Steve Barnes of Boston and subsequently Peter Livanos, Aston Martin co-owner from 1984-87, who had it converted to R specification during his ownership by Shelby expert Chris Liebenberg of Danbury, CT. Having previously enjoyed driving a GT350 at Monterey, Moss purchased 6S089 from Livanos and signed the FIA Historic Vehicle Identity Form issued in 1993. This GT350 was raced by Sir Stirling Moss at nine different venues in Europe (FIA) and Targa Tasmania (winner) from 1991-97. In fact, Moss stated more than once that this R-spec GT350 was his favorite for historic racing. In May 2007, Stirling Moss and Carroll Shelby, along with their wives, were honored guests at Houstons Keels & Wheels Concours dElegance, where they signed many autographs, and Carroll Shelby drove this car across the stage, announcing it would hereafter be known as The Moss Car. In 2012, SFM 6S089 was driven at the Monterey Historic Races by former CART/Indianapolis, IMSA, and NASCAR driver Dominic Dobson. Powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, the car is autographed by Stirling Moss inside the trunk, is listed in the Shelby Registry, and comes with substantial documentation, including many photos from Moss extensive personal files, as well as a film in which Moss and his wife Suzie discuss the car's history, plus photos from Keels & Wheels. A letter on file from the late Shelby engineer Phil Remington confirms the car's R-code details. Blessed by several of the world's most famous racing legends, this 1966 Shelby GT350 is exceptionally well-documented and ready to go, offered in race-ready condition. Hundreds of cars are set to cross the block with No Reserve at Barrett-Jackson’s Inaugural Houston Auction, September 16-18 at NRG Center. Check out the docket and become a bidder today! View Listing

By Edward Jones – September 02, 2021

Barrett-Jackson Houston Auction: 2019 Ford GT Lightweight

Presented by Barrett-Jackson - This 2019 Ford GT is a true street-legal exclusive race car. The GT can launch to 60 mph in under 3 seconds and achieve a top speed of over 216 mph. This GT, chassis #42, boasts $74,750 in factory options. It is desirably equipped with the 600A Lightweight Package, which includes Lightweight graphics, 20-inch gloss exposed carbon-fiber wheels, titanium lug nuts, titanium exhaust, polycarbonate rear engine hatch and an Alcantara-wrapped carbon-fiber steering wheel. This GT is finished in Shadow Black accented by carbon-fiber stripes and exposed carbon-fiber trim with a gloss finish. The carbon-fiber wheels are wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and brought to a stop by red Brembo brake calipers. The GT's interior is trimmed in the carbon theme, accented nicely by carbon-fiber trim, including the door sills. The interior features an F1-inspired steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara with an integrated LED rev indicator. Powering this GT is the 647hp 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 engine, which is mated to a 7-speed Getrag dual-clutch automatic transmission. Also included in the sale is a purpose-built trailer designed specifically for the trailering needs of the Ford GT. This one-owner supercar has 8 actual miles and comes with the Window Sticker and factory build process photos. Hundreds of cars are set to cross the block with No Reserve at Barrett-Jackson's Inaugural Houston Auction, September 16-18 at NRG Center. Check out the docket and become a bidder today! View Listing

By Edward Jones – August 18, 2021

Mecum Monterey 2021 Event Was The Company's Most Successf...

$57.4 million in sales. Mecum Auctions' annual Daytime Auction at Monterey proved to be their most successful event during the popular Monterey Car Week ever. Since 2009, Mecum has been holding this event, but the 2021 edition was a smashing success. During the course of the three-day auction, 519 vehicles crossed the auction blog with a sell-through rate of 80 percent and total sales reaching $57.4 million. A great example of just how incredible the results are has to be the top ten sales from the event because each lot sold for over $1 million. To further cement the success, Mecum auctioned off 2022 Acura NSX Type S VIN 001 for $1.1 million and it didn't even crack the top ten sales. Top 10 Mecum Auctions Monterey 2021 Sales 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari (Lot S75) at $3,410,000 1967 Shelby 427 'Semi Competition' Cobra (Lot S92) at $2,860,000 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra Concept (Lot S105) at $2,640,000 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Long Nose (Lot S78) at $2,640,000 1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Sedan (Lot F49) at $2,365,000 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (Lot S112) at $1,875,000 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta Scaglietti (Lot S110) at $1,760,000 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach (Lot S97) at $1,595,000 1965 Shelby GT350R Fastback (Lot S102) at $1,265,000 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (Lot S69) at $1,210,000 Source: Mecum Auctions

By Edward Jones – August 17, 2021

First 2022 Acura NSX Type S Sells For $1.1 Million at Mec...

Proceeds from this charitable auction benefited multiple organizations. During Mecum Auctions' Monterey Car Week event, they had the opportunity to auction off the 2022 Acura NSX Type S VIN 001. The winning bidder happened to be none other than Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman & CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group. If you're familiar with the auctioning off of VIN 001 automobile, you would know that more often than not Rick Hendrick is the one to put in the winning bid. For this NSX Type S, his winning bid ended up being $1.1 million. All proceeds from this event will benefit multiple charitable organizations, including the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) to support STEAM youth education in the United States. This lot alone will allow the organization to provide children with more than 20,000 COSI Learning Lunchbox STEAM Kits, each of which are filled with educational activities and resources. You can view the auction of the first NSX Type S from the live stream down below. See All Acura NSX For Sale

By Edward Jones – August 17, 2021

RM Sotheby's Achieves $148.5 Million in Sales at Monterey

The top seller was a 1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato. RM Sotheby's was finally able to put on their flagship auction at Monterey Car Week and they did so with incredible results. Over the course of their three-night auction, they posted $148.5 million in sales with a 90 percent sell-through rate. RM Sotheby's also noted that bids came from 34 different countries with 20 percent of them representing new clients. To reach such a high amount in sales, 44 lots exceeded $1 million, 16 exceeded $3 million and 4 exceeded $5 million. The top seller was a 1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato that sold for $9,520,000, while two classic Ferraris were in second and third place. For the third night, RM Sotheby's offered up The Fox Collection with each lot being sold without reserve. Included in this collection were some of the most incredible modern supercars and hypercars, like a 2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring that sold for $1.6 million. That LFA actually managed to break the record for Japanese road cars (charity auctions not included). Be sure to check out their upcoming Auburn Fall auction, taking place September 2-5. (Images - Ben Majors ©2021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's) RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2021 Top Ten Sales 1. 1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato - $9,520,000.00 2. 1962 Ferrari 268 SP by Fantuzzi - $7,705,000.00 2. 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione by Scaglietti - $7,705,000.00 3. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta 'Tour de France' - 6,000,000.00 4. 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 Works - $4,130,000.00 5. 1995 Ferrari F50 - $3,965,000.00 6. 1959 Aston Martin DB4GT Lightweight - $3,855,000.00 6. 1953 Ferrari 166 MM Spider Series II by Vignale - $3,855,000.00 7. 2016 Ferrari F60 America - $3,635,000.00 8. 2003 Ferrari Enzo - $3,360,000.00 8. 1968 Porsche 911 R - $3,360,000.00 9. 1929 Duesenberg Model J 'Butterfly' Dual-Cowl - $3,305,000.00 10. 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari - $3,250,000.00 https://blog.dupontregistry.com/for-sale/rm-sothebys-offering-first-north-american-pagani-zonda-2010-pagani-zonda-r-evolution/ Source: RM Sotheby's

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