Last weekend’s Monaco auction by RM Sotheby’s, alongside the Grand Prix Historique, sold more than $30 million worth of classic collector cars, topped by the $8,226,400 brought in by a 1951 Ferrari 340 America Touring Barchetta, chassis no. 116/A (above, Tim Scott Photo courtesy of RM Sotheby’s), a car with an extensive competition history, both at Le Mans and in the Targa Florio.
The second-highest selling price of the night was for the 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution, chassis no. GT1 993-117, the only known road-registered example, and one of just 14 GT1 racecars in private hands. Also boasting an extensive competition history, the GT1 had just undergone a comprehensive restoration, passing on to its third owner for a record-breaking $3,132,360. Rounding out the top three sales was a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS, chassis no. 07805, which realized just over $2 million.
“By any standards, we have enjoyed a successful sale this weekend with in excess of €27.5 million ($30.7 million) sold,” said Peter Wallman, Managing Director of RM Europe. “The Ferrari 340 America was the most expensive car sold in Monaco this weekend, and a number of model-specific records have also been achieved. We remain broadly positive about the continued growth in certain areas of the market and are looking forward to a summer of strong sales.”
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RM Sotheby’s Monaco 2016 – Top 10 Sales*
- 1951 Ferrari 340 America Barchetta – €7,280,000 / $8,226,400
- 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution – €2,772,000 / $3,132,360
- 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS – €1,792,000 / $2.024,960
- 1948 Tucker 48 – €1,344,000 / $1,518,720
- 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing – €1,232,000 / $1,392,160
- 1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Cabriolet – €1,176,000 / $1,328,880
- 1988 Porsche 959 “Komfort” Stage II – €896,000 / $1,012,480
- 1995 Lamborghini Diablo SE30 Jota – €672,000 / $759,360
- 1939 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet – €660,800 / $746.704
- 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring – €610,400 / $689,752
*Results include 12 percent buyer’s premium
