RM Sotheby’s wasted no time setting the pace for 2026, kicking off the auction season at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa with a single-day sale that pulled in a healthy $63 million. As a staple of Arizona Car Week, the 28th annual Arizona auction felt exciting from the start, with a 94% sell-through rate and bidders tuning in from 23 different countries. The atmosphere was less about spectacle and more about momentum—collectors clearly showed up ready to buy, reinforcing that the market, at least at the top, remains very much awake.
What stood out was the range of interest across all sorts of eras and marques. From pre-war icons like Duesenbergs to modern-day Ferrari halo cars, the room reflected a broad confidence in blue-chip collectibles. Ferrari’s top-tier models continue to command serious attention, while the Porsche market, led by cars like the Carrera GT, keeps pushing into new territory with prices setting fresh benchmarks. Hitting $63 million in a single day marks RM Sotheby’s strongest Arizona showing in a decade, and if this sale is any indication, the 2026 collector car calendar is already shaping up to be a wild one.
Highlights
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2003 Ferrari Enzo sold for $9,300,000. One of 111 examples specified for the US market and one of 498 built overall, this low-mileage Enzo shows just 746 miles from new and has had only three private caretakers, including 17 years with its most recent owner. 
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1995 Ferrari F50 sold for $8,805,000. One of 349 built, this highly original F50 in Rosso Corsa over Nero shows 8,195 miles and has received extensive six-figure servicing by Ferrari of Newport Beach. Powered by a 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V-12 derived from Ferrari’s Formula 1 program. 
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2015 Ferrari LaFerrari sold for $5,477,500. Limited to 499 examples, LaFerrari pairs a 6.3-liter V-12 with Ferrari’s hybrid system for 949 horsepower. Finished in Rosso Corsa over Nero and Rosso, this example shows 1,938 miles. 
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2005 Porsche Carrera GT sold for $3,085,000. One of approximately 644 examples delivered new to the US market and one of 1,270 built overall, this low-mileage Carrera GT shows just 2,147 miles and is finished in Seal Grey Metallic over Dark Grey leather. Offered with desirable factory options and the rarely seen factory Dark Grey luggage, it also benefits from a recent $45,000 service completed by Porsche Sugar Land in March 2025.
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1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Sedan by Murphy sold for $1,572,500. Retaining its original short-wheelbase chassis, engine, and Murphy coachwork, this iconic Model J has been upgraded to supercharged SJ specification using original components. A well-documented example with notable provenance, it is a CCCA Full Classic and was featured in Beverly Rae Kimes’ The Classic Car.
Top 10 Lots Sold
- 2003 Ferrari Enzo – $9,300,000
- 1995 Ferrari F50 – $8,805,000
- 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari – $5,477,500
- 2005 Porsche Carrera GT – $3,085,000
- 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort – $2,535,000
- 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight – $2,480,000
- 2012 Ferrari LaFerrari Prototype P2 – $2,425,000
- 1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Sedan by Murphy – $1,572,500
- 2020 McLaren Senna GTR - $1,270,000
- 1994 RUF RCT Evo Widebody - $1,242,500
Significant Records Broken
2005 Porsche Carrera GT
Previous record: $2,200,000
Record-breaking price: $3,085,000
1988 Porsche 959 Komfort
Previous record: $2,135,815
Record-breaking price: $2,535,000
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Club Coupe
Previous record: $231,784
Record-breaking price: $318,500
2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
Previous record: $764,000
Record-breaking price: $775,000
2022 Ferrari 812 GTS 'Ispirazioni'
Previous record: $770,000
Record-breaking price: $995,000
