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RM Sotheby's
Salles du Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de Rivoli
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2023
Estimated : € 170.000 - 240.000
Sold for € 161.000
As calendars pinned to walls at General Motors’ headquarters turned to welcome a new year in 1952, plans were afoot to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of its most famous brands: Cadillac. The “El Dorado” prototype was duly revealed—its name a nod to the Spanish translation of “the gilded one”, befitting the theme of the golden anniversary—with the production-spec Eldorado Convertible arriving to great acclaim once it reached showrooms in 1953. The new car represented Cadillac’s revamped luxury-orientated product portfolio and was priced accordingly, topping the range at $7,750—almost double the figure for a standard Series 62 convertible.
Just 532 examples of the first-generation Eldorado Convertible were made before the second-series version arrived in 1954. The model was sumptuously appointed, featuring generous helpings of exterior chrome and interior leather, intended to appeal to well-heeled American customers in an era of prosperity. The Eldorado’s bold Harley Earl styling was typical of its era.
The example offered for sale here was completed by the factory in May 1953. It was finished in Alpine White over a Blue and White leather interior as one of only 24 examples configured with this colour combination. It is believed to have been made for the American market but brought to Europe via Germany in the 1960s. The Cadillac retains its factory-correct configuration today, while its condition suggests an older restoration, allegedly completed in 2010. Rarely seen on this side of the Atlantic, the Eldorado Convertible is justifiably coveted among enthusiasts of true American classics.
RM Sotheby's Paris 2015
de châssis : F341349
moteur : 6085
Garantie : 401108
Une des deux Belna survivantes carrossées par Pourtout .
Moteur V4 de 35 ch 1 196 cc
transmission manuelle à quatre vitesses
suspension avant entièrement indépendante avec ressorts hélicoïdaux
essieu arrière plein à ressorts à lames semi-elliptiques
freins à tambour aux quatre roues
Empattement: 2 642 mm.
According to RM Sotheby's worth between €1.900.000 and €2.200.000
"After its introduction in 2002, the Ferrari Enzo instantly became the most desirable automobile on sale at the time, and it is easy to see why. Upping the ante in terms of both performance and visual panache over the F50, the Enzo brought Ferrari forth into the 21st century, setting the bar higher once more and proving to competitors like Porsche and Lamborghini that their cars would continue to be the industry benchmark. Using the best possible technology derived directly from the company’s highly successful Formula One program, the Enzo brought race car performance to a platform suitable for use on the road by the privileged few..."
Source: RM Sotheby's.
If you'd like more infos about this exact car visit Villa Erba 2017 auction page at website above.
Photographed during RM Sotheby's the world's largest auction which took place in May 2017 at Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Italy where next day Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este took place. My photos from this event can be found here: Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.
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2023 RM Sotheby's Auction Preview, Monterey: 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ 'Sweep Panel' Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LaGrande
This vehicle was a jaw-dropping treat for the eyes and cameras.
2022: RM Sotheby Auction Preview, Monterey: 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Special Coupe by Pourtout
Chassis n° EX1-B052
RM Sotheby's
Place Vauban
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2020
Estimated : € 120.000 - 160.000
Sold for € 106.375
Introduced at the 1956 Paris Salon, the Facel Vega Excellence was the company’s sole four-door offering, intended as the transportation of presidents and potentates. The Excellence featured expressive design cues like a wraparound front windscreen, a large upright grille, rear tail fins, and a distinctive pillarless entryway with rear-hinged rear doors. With power provided by a stout Chrysler engine, the model was also capable of performance comparable to concurrent Italian grand tourers.
One of 134 first-series examples built, chassis no. B052 was factory-finished in black paint over a red interior and was purchased in 1959 by Mrs Godfrey Fowler, a resident of Monte Carlo. Equipped with power-assisted steering, the car is believed to be one of only 21 examples fitted with a manual gearbox.
In 1963 the Excellence was sold to M G Heuze of Paris, and four years later it passed to M J Fay, a member of the Amicale Facel club. In 1990 he sold the car to Yves-Marie Morault of Rouen, who commenced a comprehensive restoration in the early 2000s, including a full mechanical rebuild and a reappointment of the interior in the original red colour. Acquired by the consignor in 2015, the rare Excellence is documented with restoration invoices and prior registrations; it would make a singular addition to any collection of luxury touring cars.
RM Sotheby's Paris 2015
dessin de Marcello Gandini
Un des 105 exemplaires de Countach LP400S série II construits
châssis : 1121254
moteur : S10V4-048
Moteur V12 DACT de 375 ch 3 929 cc avec six carburateurs Weber à double gorge
boîte de vitesses manuelle à cinq vitesses
suspension avant à bras oscillant de longueur inégale avec ressorts hélicoïdaux et barre anti-roulis
suspension arrière à bras latéral supérieur
inférieur des bras des ressorts hélicoïdaux, une barre anti-roulis
freins à disque aux quatre roues
Empattement: 2450 mm.
RM Sotheby's Paris 2015
Chassis no. DB5/1741/L
Engine no. 400/1737
Dimensions
Longueur : 4,57m
Largeur : 1,68m
Hauteur : 1,34m
Empattement : 2,49m
Moteur 6 cylindres en ligne à DACT de 282 ch, 3 995 cc avec carburateur triple SU
transmission manuelle à cinq vitesses
suspension à bras triangulaire avant avec ressorts hélicoïdaux
amortisseurs et barre anti-roulis
essieu arrière sous tension avec ressort hélicoïdal et amortisseurs
freins à disque toutes roues
Empattement: 2 490 mm
Vitesse maxi : 238 km/h
RM Sotheby's Paris 2018 .
Châssis : 10072
Moteur : 40339
177 Jarama 400 GT construits
Afin de respecter les réglementations américaines en matière de sécurité et d'émissions, il a été jugé nécessaire de remplacer l'Islero dans la gamme de produits de Lamborghini. Le résultat est un Jarama dessiné par Gandini, un coupé 2 + 2 à la fois spectaculaire et sobre, aux lignes anguleuses, aux passages de roue évasés, aux gaines de capot NACA et à ses phares à capuchon uniques.
Lamborghini a présenté le Jarama pour la première fois au Salon de l’automobile de Genève en 1970 et n’en a produit que 177 exemplaires entre 1970 et 1973
moteur V 12 de 3 929 cc
Porsche 911 G-Model
RM Sotheby's
Salles du Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de Rivoli
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2023
Estimated : € 150.000 - 175.000
Unsold
Serving as the interim model between the base 911 and the fearsome 930-generation Turbo, the Carrera 3.0 was the top-of-the-range naturally aspirated 911 between 1976 and 1978. Its performance matched the outgoing 911 2.7 RS, while the 2,994-cc flat-six offered increased tractability and reliability. Celebrated as one of Stuttgart’s great driver’s cars, just 2,564 coupés and 1,123 Targas were built.
This left-hand-drive example was completed on 26 March 1976 before being delivered to its first owner via Porsche Belgium, Luxembourg. Attractively finished in special order Sienna Metallic over a Brown Beige leatherette interior and the much sought-after chrome package that it still retains, it was further specified with the desirable five-speed manual transmission, forged alloy wheels, front and rear spoilers, Koni shock absorbers, a sunroof, and white fog lights. A Blaupunkt Bamburg radio with additional amplifier rounded off an impressive specification.
The accompanying history file details restoration work started in 2018, with hundreds of photographs documenting each stage of a comprehensive rebuild said by the consignor to have taken four years and over 1,400 man-hours to complete. The car is accompanied by several invoices for parts; a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirming matching-numbers chassis, engine, and gearbox; in addition to keys, a jack, and owner’s manual.
This beautifully restored 911 Carrera 3.0 is a fine example of its type, finished to a high standard and in a desirable specification.
I was tempted to edit-out the doors in the background. I might still do it.
2023 RM Sotheby's Auction Preview, Monterey: 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista 'Piloti Ferrari'
I had shot this a bit too close and wide. (even at 45mm, full frame) Sometimes obstacles are in the way, and other times I don't realize it when I take the photo.
2022: RM Sotheby Auction Preview, Monterey
RM Sotheby's Paris 2015
Châssis : 750.149 430930
Moteur : 400.000 693328
Moteur Abarth 4 cylindres en ligne à soupapes en tête de 76 ch, 767 cm³
Transmission manuelle à quatre vitesses
Suspension indépendante à l'avant et à l'arrière
Freins à tambour hydrauliques aux quatre roues Empattement: 79 pouces
I don't recall why I was so off-center. Perhaps something was in the way.
2021: RM Sotheby's Auction, Monterey
2022: RM Sotheby Auction Preview, Monterey: 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider in the style of Zagato
No sign of Grey Poupon!
2024 RM Sotheby's Auction Preview, Monterey: 1965 Rolls-Royce Phantom V Limousine by James Young
The original “Chrysler Special;” the very first example of this design produced
Displayed at the 1952 Paris Motor Show
The only example built on a shortened 119-in.-wheelbase chassis
The sole Special with a fastback roofline; many unique styling details
A landmark Ghia and Chrysler design work; forefather of the Exner dream cars to come
Source: rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo24/lots/r0023-1952-chrysler-sty...
2024 RM Sotheby's Auction Preview Monterey: 1952 Chrysler Styling Special by Ghia
Fair-use exerpt:
The first of approximately 125 examples built
Bona fide prototype, as verified by correspondence from Maserati Classiche
Bears a number of unique pre-production features
Exhibited by Ghia at the 1968 Turin Motor Show and depicted in several period automotive magazines, including the February 1969 issue of Road & Track
Historically significant example of Modena’s celebrated open grand tourer
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo22/monterey/lots/r0044-1968-...
2022: RM Sotheby Auction Preview, Monterey: 1968 Maserati Ghibli Spyder Prototype by Ghia
RM Sotheby's Paris 2018 .
Châssis : 82OR
moteur : ZG95
carrosserie : 6323
201.250 €
Une voiture d’essai d’origine Rolls-Royce
Émerveillée par le succès de sa voiture d’essai Riviera 1927/28, Rolls-Royce fabriqua deux autres voitures répondant aux mêmes spécifications, jusqu’à la palette de couleurs de carrosserie couleur crème avec capot, ailes et capitonnage en aluminium poli, habillé de cuir vert pomme. Cette voiture, la troisième, châssis no. 82OR, conservée par l'usine jusqu'en octobre 1930. La Rolls-Royce mena alors une existence plutôt aventureuse, en 1956 à Mombasa, au Kenya. À Mombasa, il aurait été utilisé par la princesse Elizabeth et le duc d’Édimbourg lors de sa visite dans la ville.
bouchon de radiateur / radiator cap: Spirit of Ecstasy / Flying Lady
RM Sotheby's Paris 2015
dessin : Pininfarina
construit par Scaglietti
dévoilé au salon de Paris 1962
châssis : 5085 GT
moteur : 5085
Moteur V12 Tipo 168u SOHC 240 CV 2 953 cm3 avec triples carburateurs Weber
boîte manuelle à quatre vitesses
suspension avant indépendante avec bras triangulaire et ressorts hélicoïdaux de longueur inégale
essieu arrière moteur à ressorts à lames semi-elliptiques, bras tirés parallèles, et une barre de watt
freins à disque hydrauliques à quatre roues
Empattement: 2 400 mm
RM Sotheby's
Salles du Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de Rivoli
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2023
Estimated : € 170.000 - 240.000
Sold for € 161.000
As calendars pinned to walls at General Motors’ headquarters turned to welcome a new year in 1952, plans were afoot to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of its most famous brands: Cadillac. The “El Dorado” prototype was duly revealed—its name a nod to the Spanish translation of “the gilded one”, befitting the theme of the golden anniversary—with the production-spec Eldorado Convertible arriving to great acclaim once it reached showrooms in 1953. The new car represented Cadillac’s revamped luxury-orientated product portfolio and was priced accordingly, topping the range at $7,750—almost double the figure for a standard Series 62 convertible.
Just 532 examples of the first-generation Eldorado Convertible were made before the second-series version arrived in 1954. The model was sumptuously appointed, featuring generous helpings of exterior chrome and interior leather, intended to appeal to well-heeled American customers in an era of prosperity. The Eldorado’s bold Harley Earl styling was typical of its era.
The example offered for sale here was completed by the factory in May 1953. It was finished in Alpine White over a Blue and White leather interior as one of only 24 examples configured with this colour combination. It is believed to have been made for the American market but brought to Europe via Germany in the 1960s. The Cadillac retains its factory-correct configuration today, while its condition suggests an older restoration, allegedly completed in 2010. Rarely seen on this side of the Atlantic, the Eldorado Convertible is justifiably coveted among enthusiasts of true American classics.
RM | Sotheby's - PARIS 2016 - 2.016.000 €
Châssis : 70131
Moteur : 40137
Carrosserie : 1131 .
designer : Albrecht von Goertz élève de Raymond Loewy
252 exemplaires construits
Longueur: 4,38 m
Largeur : 1,65 m
Hauteur : 1,30 m
Moteur V8
Cylindrée : 3 litres
Puissance : 150cv
Vitesse maxi : 215 km/h
This vehicle did not show up on the 2022 RM Sotheby Results page, so I guess it didn't sell. I just noticed that the sign indicates "Private Sale".
2022: RM Sotheby Auction Preview, Monterey
RM Sotheby's Paris 2017 .
châssis : 01004
moteur : 05612
357 exemplaires série L
Moteur V-6 à quatre arbres à cames en tête de 195 ch, 2 420 cm³, trois carburateurs Weber 40 DCNF6, boîte manuelle à cinq vitesses, suspension avant indépendante à deux triangles et unités amortisseur / ressort hélicoïdal, suspension arrière indépendante avec unités amortisseur / ressort hélicoïdal. Empattement: 2 350 mm
2022: RM Sotheby Auction Preview, Monterey: 1936 Lancia Astura Cabriolet Series III 'Tipo Bocca' by Pinin Farina
This vehicle was a jaw-dropping treat for the eyes and cameras.
2022: RM Sotheby Auction Preview, Monterey: 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Special Coupe by Pourtout
Chassis n° GL 640068
RM Sotheby's
Place Vauban
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2020
Estimated : € 200.000 - 250.000
Sold for € 275.000
Chassis no. GL 640068 was approximately the 68th Iso Grifo example built, completing assembly in late July 1966. Specified for the United States, the Grifo was equipped with a 350 cu. in. V-8 engine , a four-speed gearbox, Campagnolo wheels, and a 3.07 rear-axle ratio.
It was sold new to Bobby Hatfield, one of the original singers of the famed rock and roll band The Righteous Brothers, whose hits included ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’’ and ‘Unchained Melody’. As confirmed by a placard that remains affixed to the Grifo’s dashboard, Hatfield commissioned the well-known Kustom Kulture luminary George Barris to finish the exterior, and it is believed that he painted the coachwork metallic gold, as suggested by paint samples discovered during a later refurbishment.
Subsequently sold to fellow California resident Larry Valie, the well-maintained Iso remained in the Golden State for many years, eventually joining a significant Ferrari-focused collection. In 2005 the Grifo was purchased from the collection by a British enthusiast who conducted a mechanical freshening and bare-metal repaint in the current maroon and reupholstered the interior with beige leather. It was sold to its present owner in 2014 and would make a fantastic addition to any collection of Italian grand tourers and etceterini.
Published report indicates that this vehicle sold for $22,005,000 USD.
"One of the most significant purpose-built Ferrari “big block” sports-racing prototypes from the 1950s."
Source:
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo22/monterey/lots/r0036-1955-...
2022: RM Sotheby Auction Preview, Monterey: 1955 Ferrari 410 Sport Spider by Scaglietti
RM Sotheby's Paris 2017 .
476.000 €
Une des 24 voitures de ce type construites et une des quatre seules à survivre
châssis : AR1495G 00301
moteur : AR1315 30709
moteur 4 cylindres en ligne à double arbre à cames en tête de 120 ch, 1 290 cm³, carburateurs Weber 40 DCO3, boîte manuelle à cinq rapports proches, suspension avant indépendante à deux triangles et unités amortisseur / ressort hélicoïdal, et suspension arrière à essieu rigide avec ressort hélicoïdal / amortisseurs. Empattement: 2 200 mm