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RM Auctions, Don Davis Collection, Fort Worth, Texas, April 27, 2013
\nReport and photos by Rick Carey, Auction Editor
\nAuctions of single owner collections are always exciting. The owners\u2019 reputations for quality and focus confer instant \u201cprovenance\u201d and collectors flock to them to take home a piece of automobile, and automobile collecting, history.
\nFrequently those pieces come at a steep price. Competition with other collectors has a way of loosening bidders\u2019 purse strings and makes reporting, let alone interpreting, the results a challenge.
\nThat was the case at RM\u2019s auction of Texas collector Don Davis\u2019s 64 cars in Fort Worth.
\nDoes a million dollar Toyota 2000GT represent a lasting value benchmark, or is it a unique confluence of time, place, participants and opportunity that ignited bidding for a rarely seen star car?
\nDo the generous prices for the low mileage series-built mid-engined Ferrari V-8s (328 GTSi and Mondial t Cabriolet) vindicate the results for similar cars at RM\u2019s Monterey auction last August?
\nBy my reckoning, of the 48 cars written up, four (the three mentioned above plus the Porsche 959 Komfort) achieved spectacular results. Another twenty-two were expensive in the current market. Only four could be considered good values. There were no bargains.
\nBut that also shows the effectiveness of marketing single owner collections in an auction, a technique which RM has perfected in this and other recent sales.
\nTread carefully through the results of the 48 cars reported here, there are land mines among the reported results.
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RM Auctions Don Davis Collection – Auction Report<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Lot # 101 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible; S\/N D7FH140526; Dark Grey\/Red; Black cloth top; Estimate $60,000 \u2013 $80,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $77,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $85,250. No Reserve \u2013 312\/245hp, automatic, A\/C, P\/S, P\/B, engine dressup, Town & Country radio, chrome wire wheels, whitewalls \u2013 Restored like new with careful attention to details. Underbody is better than it came off the line. \u2013 Aside from its excellent presentation the best thing about this T-bird are the colors, rich dark grey metallic on the outside and lipstick red inside. It is spectacular. This is an heroic price for a \u201957 T-bird with an ordinary equipment complement, but this is a good example of a car that deserves to be recognized as superior. The first car to cross the block in RM\u2019s auction of Don Davis\u2019s collection, its exceptional price set the tone for the rest of the sale.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 103 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Dr. Hardtop; S\/N 21637S294496; Engine # S294496 T0216QB; Red\/Red vinyl, cloth; Estimate $80,000 \u2013 $100,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $100,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $110,000. No Reserve \u2013 409\/409hp, dual quads, 4-speed, P\/S, steel wheels, hubcaps, blackwalls, bench seat, heater and radio delete, knee knocker tach, bubbletop body \u2013 Restored like new with lovely paint, chrome and interior and a gorgeous engine. Represented as numbers-matching, backed up by the original order form and dealer invoice. \u2013 Highly desirable hardly does this impeccably restored, maintained and documented 409\/409 Bel Air Bubbletop. It was the king of the road in 1962 and even the bench seat adds to its appeal (and its lighter weight than more sporty buckets adds to its acceleration.) It is a premium car and it brought a premium price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 104 1991 Ferrari Testarossa; S\/N ZFFSG17AXM0087423; White\/Tan leather; Estimate $80,000 \u2013 $100,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $95,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $104,500. No Reserve \u2013 A\/C, power locks, P\/W \u2013 A clean, lightly used car with 10,184 miles and two owners from new. Driver\u2019s seat is lightly stretched. Chassis and underbody are lightly oiled and road grimy but not gross. Major service in January 2012. Assembly #5015. \u2013 Reported sold for $61,480 at Mecum\u2019s Dallas auction in September 2012, a price that is much more appropriate than the generous premium thrown at it today. There is no shortage of similarly low mileage, pampered, documented Testarossas out there that will be more than happy to rush to market at $20,000 or so less than the price this one brought today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 106 1946 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible; S\/N 7400604; Engine # ;\/; Estimate $125,000 \u2013 $175,000; Older restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $120,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $132,000. No Reserve \u2013 Fluid Drive, turn signals, pushbutton radio, heater, dual remote spots, wheel covers, wide whitewalls \u2013 Excellent paint, interior and chrome. Wood panels look like shelf paper and although they\u2019re not the effect is not flattering. Framing looks perfect. Beginning to show some age here and there but still in nearly show car quality condition. \u2013 RM has made almost as much money off this car as it brought today. This is the fifth time they have sold it: $132,000 at Arizona in 2003, $104,500 at Amelia 2003, $187,000 at Meadow Brook 2007 and $126,500 at Arizona 2011. The odometer has added just 483 miles since 2003, most of them probably accumulated rolling on and off transporters to the various auctions. For all of that, however, it is a quality example of Chrysler\u2019s highly desirable early postwar Town & Country convertible and is a sound acquisition at this price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 107 1974 BMW 3.0 CS Coupe; S\/N 4310374; Anthracite Grey\/Beige leather; Estimate $90,000 \u2013 $120,000; Modified restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $100,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $110,000. No Reserve \u2013 Extensively upgraded including 3.5 liter engine, 5-speed, limited slip, suspension work, upgraded R134a A\/C, CSL air dam, Euro bumpers, P\/W, Becker Europa II cassette, power sunroof, Alpina alloy wheels, blackwall radials \u2013 7,202 miles showing and immaculate. Restored like new and highly detailed with an abundance of performance and comfort enhancing upgrades that contribute to a driving experience that should be as satisfying as its meticulous presentation. \u2013 Some might quibble with the modifications, but they are so well thought out and implemented nearly seamlessly that they add to rather detract from the CS\u2019s value as a superb driving automobile. A $50,000 car in stock form, the bidders added another $50,000 in recognition of the potential driving satisfaction, a generous increment but difficult to argue with.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 108 1957 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire Convertible; S\/N 579A04375; Coronado Yellow\/White, Silver, Black vinyl; White vinyl top; Estimate $100,000 \u2013 $150,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $150,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $165,000. No Reserve \u2013 371\/300hp J-2 with three 2-barrels, automatic, P\/S, P\/B, A\/C, WonderBar radio, flipper wheelcovers, whitewalls, skirts \u2013 Very good, clean and well maintained older restoration to like new condition. Good paint, bright chrome and stainless. Shows some age but is still in very sharp, clean, presentable condition. \u2013 A pretty car under any circumstances, and very well restored in a bright, cheerful color, the J-2 engine adds substantially to the value of this 98 Starfire. The bidders responded accordingly but a bit over-enthusiastically even considering the J-2 engine and factory A\/C.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 109 1963 Chevrolet Corvette FI Coupe; S\/N 30837S117508; Gold\/Tan vinyl; Estimate $125,000 \u2013 $150,000; Older restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $175,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $192,500. No Reserve \u2013 327\/360hp fuel injection, 4-speed, spinner wheel covers, narrow whitewalls, woodgrain steering wheel, AM-FM, P\/W, 3.36 Positraction \u2013 Restored like new. Windwing chrome is thin. Excellent chrome, paint and interior. Sharp underhood. Represented as matching numbers with original Protect-o-Plate, owner\u2019s packet and manual. A first class Corvette. \u2013 Much was made of this being the 50th anniversary of the Sting Ray Corvette, which may account for this car bringing $52,000 more here than it brought last year at Mecum Houston where it sold for $140,450. That was only the Sting Ray\u2019s 49th anniversary, a milestone of little significance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 110 2005 Ford GT; S\/N 1FAFP90S85Y400530; Centennial White, Blue stripes\/Black leather; Estimate $200,000 \u2013 $250,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $210,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $231,000. No Reserve \u2013 MacIntosh CD stereo, BBS wheels, red calipers \u2013 \u2018Under 900 miles\u2019 according to the catalog, the odometer is electronic and thus no readable on preview. Essentially unused and in showroom condition or better. \u2013 After dropping into the low-mid $100,000s in 2008-9 Ford GTs have attracted renewed interest as their rarity and performance comes to be better appreciated as collector cars. This car is a good example of most of them \u2013 barely used and well maintained \u2013 and of their current prices in this condition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 111 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Coupe; S\/N 9113601108; India Red, Black \u2018Carrera\u2019\/Black; Estimate $400,000 \u2013 $500,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $460,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $506,000. No Reserve \u2013 2.7\/210hp, 5-speed, Fuchs wheels, power antenna, sport seats, limited slip, fog lights \u2013 Restored like new, everywhere. Extremely impressive. \u2013 This Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 is forty years old but still one of the most desirable of all Porsche 911s. It must also be one of the best restored and presented, a sharp, clean, crisp car that isn\u2019t overdone, just the way a classic Porsche should be. The bidders at RM\u2019s Don Davis sale appreciated it and paid dearly to own it, but if the best is what is sought, it has to be paid for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 112 1965 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster; S\/N CSX 2332; Black\/Black leather; Estimate $650,000 \u2013 $850,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $910,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,001,000. No Reserve \u2013 Rack and pinion steering, chrome wire wheels, F70-15 Polyglas tires, wind wings, complete weather equipment including tonneau cover, rear trunk guard nerf bar, silver painted wire spare with Polyglas tire \u2013 Excellent paint, good chrome and interior. Very well maintained and restored. Not fresh but very clean and crisp. Documented with original registration application, window sticker and original selling dealer paperwork The odometer shows 36,799 probably original miles. \u2013 This Cobra has no history of any interest, no famous (or infamous) owner, it\u2019s color changed from the original blue. It probably has limited miles as indicated by its history and certainly its condition since it was restored and has no bad stories about wrecks or fires, but why it brought $910,000 hammer and a tick over a million bucks with commission is difficult to fathom. It sets an important benchmark for 289 rack and pinion Cobras, though, no matter what one thinks of its reasonableness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 114 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster; S\/N 19804210002839; Black, Black hardtop\/Dark Grey leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $700,000 \u2013 $900,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $850,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $935,000. No Reserve \u2013 Polished alloy wheels, radial blackwall tires, air conditioning, alternator and Euro lights added, disc brakes \u2013 Good paint, chrome and interior. Sharp and orderly underhood with a little extra chrome. Upholstery, chassis and engine show some use. The A\/C installation is subtle and unobtrusive. A classy, fast and versatile tour car. \u2013 There seems to be no end of fascination with the 300SL, but this is a hefty price to pay for one even so well presented and thoughtfully modified for better function. It would not have been anything more than a sound value at the low estimate and is expensive at this price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 115 1958 Porsche 356A 1600 Cabriolet, Body by Reutter; S\/N 150638; Engine # P70169; Black\/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $100,000 \u2013 $150,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $110,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $121,000. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome wheels, Michelin XZX blackwalls, period Blaupunkt dual band radio \u2013 Very good paint, chrome and interior. Engine and underbody are a little used. Delightful, soft leather upholstery, square weave carpets. A quality car restored to good standards but showing age and some careful miles. \u2013 Not so long ago this much money would have gotten you a Speedster, but no more as the prices of 356 Porsches increase across the board. A 356A Cabriolet benchmark price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 116 1980 BMW M1; S\/N WBS59910004301360; Henna Red\/Black leather, cloth; Estimate $150,000 \u2013 $250,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $220,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $242,000. No Reserve \u2013 5-speed, P\/W, Becker Mexico cassette, A\/C \u2013 Mostly original with a sound repaint over old paint with some minor masking holidays. Good interior. Engine is detailed on top, the rest and the underbody are original. Grey market not legal in California. A sound, largely original car that\u2019s showing its age. \u2013 A rare and desirable car, particularly among BMW enthusiasts, that brought a reasonable price. But, really, what\u2019s so special about a 277hp car? The design and rarity are significant \u2013 and even the power and mid-engined layout for the early 80\u2019s \u2013 but it ends there. (photo: Darin Schnabel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 118 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z\/28 RS 2-Dr. Hardtop; S\/N 124379N642448; Black, White stripes, Black vinyl roof\/Black houndstooth; Estimate $100,000 \u2013 $150,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $105,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $115,500. No Reserve \u2013 Cross-ram dual quads, 4-speed, JL8 4-wheel disc brakes, Rally wheels with trim rings, F70-15 Polyglas tires, console gauges, Positraction. \u2013 Restored better than new with excellent paint, chrome and interior. Represented as matching numbers, documented with \u2018some\u2019 original documentation and damaged build sheet. A particularly choice Z\/28 with all the right stuff \u2013 I have this car selling for $232,200 at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach in 2006 when it was White with Black stripes. It then showed up at Mecum\u2019s Indy auction in 2012 in the negative color scheme it now displays, Black with White stripes, and sold for only $95,400, a huge bargain for a cross-ram JL8 Z\/28. It is still a sound value here. This is the highest and best spec Z\/28, the one to have, and at this price it\u2019s not even expensive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 120 1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Super Coupe, Body by Reutter; S\/N 100208; Engine # P80924; Silver Metallic\/Green leather; Estimate $125,000 \u2013 $175,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $160,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $176,000. No Reserve \u2013 Sliding sunroof, period Blaupunkt Bremen dual-band radio, power antenna, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, chrome wheels, Yokohama blackwall radials, bumper overriders, 80 liter (21 gallon) fuel tank \u2013 Freshly restored to accurate but better than new condition. Excellent paint, bright chrome and inviting upholstery. Paint is Porsche #5706 on the hinge post plate. Documented with a Porsche certificate and restoration photos. An exceptional Porsche, desirably equipped. \u2013 An ordinary (i.e., solid roof, regular tank) 1600 Super coupe has become a $100,000 car, so the buyers\u2019 confidence instilled by the exceptional condition and the unusual and desirable options as originally fitted increased its value by 60%. That is an impressive and generous increment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 122 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Deluxe Convertible; S\/N 508K17320; Red\/Maroon leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $75,000 \u2013 $100,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $92,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $101,750. No Reserve \u2013 Automatic, pushbutton radio, wheel covers, wide whitewalls, skirts \u2013 Restored like new. Excellent paint and interior, great interior. Exceptionally tidy underbody. Even the insides of the fenders are clean, sharp and like new. \u2013 Introduced in 1949, the Oldsmobile Rocket V-8 was the first high compression, overhead valve V-8 engine in the postwar era, the trendsetter for the American automobile right up to the present day. This is a beautiful example, but it\u2019s not from the first year and the price is generous by $15,000 or so.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 124 1954 Chrysler GS-1 Special Coupe, Body by Ghia; S\/N 7252368; Metallic Green, Dark Metallic Green roof\/Dark Grey leather; Estimate $700,000 \u2013 $800,000; Concours restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $560,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $616,000. No Reserve \u2013 Automatic, P\/W, P\/B, P\/W, P\/antenna, pushbutton radio, chrome wire wheels \u2013 One of two GS-1s built by Ghia for Chrysler but apparently never shown and eventually offered to the company\u2019s directors. Purchased by W. Alton Jones, former president of Cities Service and given to his wife who didn\u2019t like it, then to his daughter, Elizabeth, who eventually stored it in the carriage house of her Aspen, Colorado, home. Discovered there in 1999 and restored to this magnificent condition. Very good older concours restoration to better than new condition. Shows a little age and use but still in beyond perfect condition. \u2013 RM sold the other one, known as the Thomas Special, at Amelia Island in 2006 for $715,000. This one is in better condition and it is surprising it didn\u2019t bring more. It is an excellent value at this price, no way about it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 125 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster; S\/N E53F001274; Polo White\/Red vinyl; Estimate $200,000 \u2013 $300,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $315,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $346,500. No Reserve \u2013 WonderBar radio, spinner wheel covers, bullet air filters \u2013 Aged a little since the restoration, especially the chassis, but still essentially as-restored. It will be better after a thorough detailing. \u2013 Sold by Worldwide at Auburn in 2010 for $247,500 in essentially the same condition as it is today, just with 17 fewer miles on the odometer. A \u201953 is an important bookend for Corvette collections, and at this price there must have been at least two collectors, well-heeled and determined collectors at that, looking for something to hold that position. This is a lot of money for a \u201953 Corvette, although others have brought significantly more in the recent past.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 126 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB\/4 Daytona Coupe, Body by Pininfarina; S\/N 14819; Fly Yellow\/Black leather; Estimate $350,000 \u2013 $450,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $370,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $407,000. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin XWX blackwall tires, Becker Mexico cassette stereo, A\/C, P\/W, popup lights, painted nose panel \u2013 A US delivery Daytona. Thorough cosmetic restoration to very good touring condition, then toured and shows it. Smog pump belt removed. Includes tool roll and owner\u2019s manual Sound, clean and presentable, a Daytona to be enjoyed and to be proud to drive. \u2013 Sold by Barrett-Jackson in Los Angeles in 2003 showing 22,947 miles on the odometer for $145,800, then by Gooding & Company in Scottsdale in 2010 for $291,500 showing 24,311. The odometer now shows 25,816 miles and the 1,500 since 2010 are reflected on the car. This price is representative of what Daytonas bring these days in a quickly escalating Ferrari market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 127 1958 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster, Body by Reutter; S\/N 84073; Engine # P67483; Silver Grey (608)\/Burgundy leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $250,000 \u2013 $300,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $265,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $291,500. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome wheels, hubcaps, blackwall radial tires, bumper overriders \u2013 Excellent paint and chrome, seductive butter-soft leather interior. Engine is like new. Superb fits and panels. Done to perfection as Porsche only wished it could do. \u2013 A magnificent, accurate, meticulous restoration that is a joy to behold and brought the same response from RM\u2019s bidders. This Speedster is something else and deserves the expensive price it brought.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 126 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB\/4 Daytona Coupe, Body by Pininfarina; S\/N 14819; Fly Yellow\/Black leather; Estimate $350,000 \u2013 $450,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $370,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $407,000. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Michelin XWX blackwall tires, Becker Mexico cassette stereo, A\/C, P\/W, popup lights, painted nose panel \u2013 A US delivery Daytona. Thorough cosmetic restoration to very good touring condition, then toured and shows it. Smog pump belt removed. Includes tool roll and owner\u2019s manual Sound, clean and presentable, a Daytona to be enjoyed and to be proud to drive. \u2013 Sold by Barrett-Jackson in Los Angeles in 2003 showing 22,947 miles on the odometer for $145,800, then by Gooding & Company in Scottsdale in 2010 for $291,500 showing 24,311. The odometer now shows 25,816 miles and the 1,500 since 2010 are reflected on the car. This price is representative of what Daytonas bring these days in a quickly escalating Ferrari market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 127 1958 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster, Body by Reutter; S\/N 84073; Engine # P67483; Silver Grey (608)\/Burgundy leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $250,000 \u2013 $300,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $265,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $291,500. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome wheels, hubcaps, blackwall radial tires, bumper overriders \u2013 Excellent paint and chrome, seductive butter-soft leather interior. Engine is like new. Superb fits and panels. Done to perfection as Porsche only wished it could do. \u2013 A magnificent, accurate, meticulous restoration that is a joy to behold and brought the same response from RM\u2019s bidders. This Speedster is something else and deserves the expensive price it brought.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 131 1958 Dual-Ghia D\/G Convertible, Body by Ghia; S\/N 194; Silk Khaki\/Grey leather; Grey cloth top; Estimate $250,000 \u2013 $450,000; Concours restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $380,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $418,000. No Reserve \u2013 Dodge 315\/230hp Red Ram V-8, automatic, chrome wire wheels, whitewall tires, Town & country radio, P\/S, P\/B \u2013 Owned for many years by Hoagy Carmichael, later by his son. Restored in the early 00\u2019s, shown at Pebble Beach in 2001 and winner of Best in Show at Amelia Island in 2003. An older show quality restoration with superb paint, chrome, interior, dash and gauges. The only knock might be an odd greenish tinge to the leather. Underhood is like new. Front seats are lightly stretched. \u2013 Only four Dual-Ghias have sold for all-in prices over $300,000, and this is the only one over $400,000, a price its celebrity history \u2013 although most Dual-Ghias have celebrity histories \u2013 and beautifully preserved restoration richly deserved. Its appeal was, as the wide pre-sale estimate band set by RM amply witnesses, hard to predict but the combination of great lines, magnificent restoration (even over ten years old) and assiduous preservation awakened the bidders\u2019 interest and brought a superior result.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 144 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster; S\/N 11304412021634; Black, Gold coachlines, Black hardtop\/Tan leather; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $60,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $90,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $99,000. No Reserve \u2013 Becker Europa AM-FM, automatic, wheel covers, narrow whitewalls \u2013 Mostly original car with one decent repaint. Orderly but aged underhood. Untouched original underbody. Freshly and thoroughly detailed. A quality pagoda roof 230SL. \u2013 Sold by RM in its sale of Charlie Thomas\u2019s collection last October for $50,600, today\u2019s result of 97% more in just six months renders me speechless with admiration for RM\u2019s auction presentation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 145 1960 Porsche 356B 1600 Cabriolet, Body by Reutter; S\/N 154251; Silver\/Dark Blue leather; Black cloth, Dark Blue boot cover top; Estimate $100,000 \u2013 $150,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $135,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $148,500. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome wheels, blackwall tires, woodrim Porsche steering wheel, Blaupunkt multiband radio, Weber carbs \u2013 Orderly mostly original car with a good repaint, fresh, sharp chrome and excellent new leather upholstery. Engine is orderly but used, with a quick recent solvent-based detailing. Underbody still has its original undercoat. Flawed windshield frame paint. Lumpy body panels. An attractive but ordinary tour car. \u2013 Sold for $95,700 at Russo and Steele\u2019s Monterey auction in 2011, a price that should have been sufficient to buy it here a year and three quarters later. The Don Davis Collection provenance helps this car\u2019s value, but it is difficult to justify it helping this much.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 146 1975 Porsche 911S Targa; S\/N 9115210561; Irish Green, Black roof panel\/Cinnamon vinyl; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $60,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $50,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $55,000. No Reserve \u2013 Concord stereo, black painted Fuchs wheels with polished spokes, Kumho radial blackwalls, glass back window, underbumper driving lights \u2013 Erratically masked old repaint. Underbody is original. Upholstery is sound. Good chrome. Good body fits and gaps, good trim chrome. Engine is orderly and lightly oiled and used. A good driver. \u2013 Sold for $9,612 at Auburn Fall in 2005, $34,100 at Worldwide Houston in 2012 and $42,400 at Mecum Anaheim four months ago. A good investment. It is for the seller, anyway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 147 1988 Porsche 959 \u2018Komfort\u2019 Coupe; S\/N WP0ZZZ95ZJS900143; Graphite Metallic\/Grey leather; Estimate $500,000 \u2013 $650,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $700,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $770,000. No Reserve \u2013 Blaupunkt Montreal cassette, A\/C \u2013 Nearly spotless with only a little age and use. Serviced in 2012 by Canepa Designs. A Show and Display import with limitations on use. \u2013 A legendary car that firmly established Porsche\u2019s mastery of high tech electronics from engine management through suspension to antilock brakes, this low kilometer (17,728) original car will always attract a crowd and still give modern supercars a run for their money. A 959 has never brought over $500,000 at auction before, let alone $700,000 but the bidders appreciated the performance potential, the technical sophistication, immediately identifiable design, originality and rarity of this example and brought it a benchmark but expensive price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 148 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB\/4 Daytona Spider, Body by Pininfarina; S\/N 16857; Red\/Tan, Black stripes; Black cloth top; Estimate $1,200,000 \u2013 $1,400,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,500,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,650,000. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, blackwall radials, A\/C, P\/W, painted nose panel, pop up lights \u2013 U.S. delivery factory Daytona Spider. Good older restoration but showing age and use. Smog pump disconnected, scuffed trim chrome, dusty underbody. A toured car in good but not exceptional condition. Originally Blu Dino, but Ferrari Classiche certified in the current red, 21,082 miles, thoroughly documented including books, tools and jack. \u2013 Wouldn\u2019t this car stand out in its original color. It was offered by RM in Monterey in 2011 with 15 fewer miles on the odometer. It could certainly add one or two thousand more miles without material effect on its low mileage status or, given its present condition, on its presentation. An ideal tour car that brought a very healthy price giving full value to its low miles and pampered history.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 149 1967 Toyota 2000GT Coupe; S\/N MF1010147; Bendix Yellow\/Dark Blue leatherette; Estimate $650,000 \u2013 $850,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $1,050,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,155,000. No Reserve \u2013 Alloy wheels, blackwall tires, pushbutton radio, clock, stopwatch, fender mirrors, Solex carbs \u2013 Good paint and chrome. Upholstery is scuffed and probably original. Engine is detailed and orderly but the chassis and underbody are aged, dirty and largely untouched. One of 62 built in lefthand drive, an original U.S. delivery car. \u2013 Think about this for a moment: this is a Million-Dollar Toyota. If it is thought of as a million-dollar Yamaha (where it was built under contract for Toyota) it\u2019s even more extraordinary. Gooding & Co sold MF1010219 for $627,000 only eight months age in Pebble Beach, so the result this car achieved is nothing less than stupendous, a transaction that had literally everyone in the room (and on the internet) aghast. It will be informative to see if it is repeated, but don\u2019t be surprised to see a flood of 2000GTs coming to market to try to take advantage of the benchmark set by 0147 at RM\u2019s Don Davis collection auction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 151 1966 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser; S\/N FJ4041897; Red\/Black vinyl; Black vinyl top; Estimate $60,000 \u2013 $80,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $88,000. No Reserve \u2013 Polished alloy Eagle tires, 33\u00d79.50R15 BFG tires, folding windshield, center-facing rear seats \u2013 A 6,831 mile Land Cruiser freshly done to an impressive standard everywhere. Better than new underhood. Great paint and grey painted grille and bumpers. Meticulously detailed interior and engine compartment. Wow. \u2013 Sold at Mecum\u2019s Indianapolis auction before restoration in 2009 for $50,350, a price that much have been at least equaled and probably exceeded by the cost of its beyond perfect restoration. No FJ40 has ever come close to costing this much even as they are more and more sought by collectors (except for one heavily customized vehicle sold for nearly a quarter-million bucks at Russo and Steele Monterey a few years ago.) This result is a tribute to the caliber of the restoration (and the bright red paint) and the low miles. It sets a new benchmark in FJ40 values, as it should.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 152 1957 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire 2-Dr. Hardtop Holiday; S\/N 579C06051; Coronado Yellow\/White leather, Green brocade; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $40,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $44,000. No Reserve \u2013 371\/300hp J-2 three 2-barrels, automatic, P\/S, P\/B, A\/C, P\/W, flipper wheel covers, whitewalls, WonderBar radio, power antenna, power seat, skirts \u2013 Attractive older cosmetic restoration with good paint, major chrome and interior. Top of engine is freshly detailed and like new, the bottom isn\u2019t. Cracked steering wheel rim. Old undercoat on underbody. An attractive, but ultimately mediocre, driver. \u2013 RM was probably as disappointed with this Starfire\u2019s price as the bidders were with its presentation. That\u2019s fair and, if anything on a day when more cars sold over estimate than under it, represents a moment of rational decision-making by the bidders. It could be worth more, but it will take a lot of attention and no small investment to realize its potential.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 144 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster; S\/N 11304412021634; Black, Gold coachlines, Black hardtop\/Tan leather; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $60,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $90,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $99,000. No Reserve \u2013 Becker Europa AM-FM, automatic, wheel covers, narrow whitewalls \u2013 Mostly original car with one decent repaint. Orderly but aged underhood. Untouched original underbody. Freshly and thoroughly detailed. A quality pagoda roof 230SL. \u2013 Sold by RM in its sale of Charlie Thomas\u2019s collection last October for $50,600, today\u2019s result of 97% more in just six months renders me speechless with admiration for RM\u2019s auction presentation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 145 1960 Porsche 356B 1600 Cabriolet, Body by Reutter; S\/N 154251; Silver\/Dark Blue leather; Black cloth, Dark Blue boot cover top; Estimate $100,000 \u2013 $150,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $135,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $148,500. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome wheels, blackwall tires, woodrim Porsche steering wheel, Blaupunkt multiband radio, Weber carbs \u2013 Orderly mostly original car with a good repaint, fresh, sharp chrome and excellent new leather upholstery. Engine is orderly but used, with a quick recent solvent-based detailing. Underbody still has its original undercoat. Flawed windshield frame paint. Lumpy body panels. An attractive but ordinary tour car. \u2013 Sold for $95,700 at Russo and Steele\u2019s Monterey auction in 2011, a price that should have been sufficient to buy it here a year and three quarters later. The Don Davis Collection provenance helps this car\u2019s value, but it is difficult to justify it helping this much.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 146 1975 Porsche 911S Targa; S\/N 9115210561; Irish Green, Black roof panel\/Cinnamon vinyl; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $60,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $50,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $55,000. No Reserve \u2013 Concord stereo, black painted Fuchs wheels with polished spokes, Kumho radial blackwalls, glass back window, underbumper driving lights \u2013 Erratically masked old repaint. Underbody is original. Upholstery is sound. Good chrome. Good body fits and gaps, good trim chrome. Engine is orderly and lightly oiled and used. A good driver. \u2013 Sold for $9,612 at Auburn Fall in 2005, $34,100 at Worldwide Houston in 2012 and $42,400 at Mecum Anaheim four months ago. A good investment. It is for the seller, anyway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 147 1988 Porsche 959 \u2018Komfort\u2019 Coupe; S\/N WP0ZZZ95ZJS900143; Graphite Metallic\/Grey leather; Estimate $500,000 \u2013 $650,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $700,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $770,000. No Reserve \u2013 Blaupunkt Montreal cassette, A\/C \u2013 Nearly spotless with only a little age and use. Serviced in 2012 by Canepa Designs. A Show and Display import with limitations on use. \u2013 A legendary car that firmly established Porsche\u2019s mastery of high tech electronics from engine management through suspension to antilock brakes, this low kilometer (17,728) original car will always attract a crowd and still give modern supercars a run for their money. A 959 has never brought over $500,000 at auction before, let alone $700,000 but the bidders appreciated the performance potential, the technical sophistication, immediately identifiable design, originality and rarity of this example and brought it a benchmark but expensive price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 148 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB\/4 Daytona Spider, Body by Pininfarina; S\/N 16857; Red\/Tan, Black stripes; Black cloth top; Estimate $1,200,000 \u2013 $1,400,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,500,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,650,000. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, blackwall radials, A\/C, P\/W, painted nose panel, pop up lights \u2013 U.S. delivery factory Daytona Spider. Good older restoration but showing age and use. Smog pump disconnected, scuffed trim chrome, dusty underbody. A toured car in good but not exceptional condition. Originally Blu Dino, but Ferrari Classiche certified in the current red, 21,082 miles, thoroughly documented including books, tools and jack. \u2013 Wouldn\u2019t this car stand out in its original color. It was offered by RM in Monterey in 2011 with 15 fewer miles on the odometer. It could certainly add one or two thousand more miles without material effect on its low mileage status or, given its present condition, on its presentation. An ideal tour car that brought a very healthy price giving full value to its low miles and pampered history.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 149 1967 Toyota 2000GT Coupe; S\/N MF1010147; Bendix Yellow\/Dark Blue leatherette; Estimate $650,000 \u2013 $850,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $1,050,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,155,000. No Reserve \u2013 Alloy wheels, blackwall tires, pushbutton radio, clock, stopwatch, fender mirrors, Solex carbs \u2013 Good paint and chrome. Upholstery is scuffed and probably original. Engine is detailed and orderly but the chassis and underbody are aged, dirty and largely untouched. One of 62 built in lefthand drive, an original U.S. delivery car. \u2013 Think about this for a moment: this is a Million-Dollar Toyota. If it is thought of as a million-dollar Yamaha (where it was built under contract for Toyota) it\u2019s even more extraordinary. Gooding & Co sold MF1010219 for $627,000 only eight months age in Pebble Beach, so the result this car achieved is nothing less than stupendous, a transaction that had literally everyone in the room (and on the internet) aghast. It will be informative to see if it is repeated, but don\u2019t be surprised to see a flood of 2000GTs coming to market to try to take advantage of the benchmark set by 0147 at RM\u2019s Don Davis collection auction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 151 1966 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser; S\/N FJ4041897; Red\/Black vinyl; Black vinyl top; Estimate $60,000 \u2013 $80,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $88,000. No Reserve \u2013 Polished alloy Eagle tires, 33\u00d79.50R15 BFG tires, folding windshield, center-facing rear seats \u2013 A 6,831 mile Land Cruiser freshly done to an impressive standard everywhere. Better than new underhood. Great paint and grey painted grille and bumpers. Meticulously detailed interior and engine compartment. Wow. \u2013 Sold at Mecum\u2019s Indianapolis auction before restoration in 2009 for $50,350, a price that much have been at least equaled and probably exceeded by the cost of its beyond perfect restoration. No FJ40 has ever come close to costing this much even as they are more and more sought by collectors (except for one heavily customized vehicle sold for nearly a quarter-million bucks at Russo and Steele Monterey a few years ago.) This result is a tribute to the caliber of the restoration (and the bright red paint) and the low miles. It sets a new benchmark in FJ40 values, as it should.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 152 1957 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire 2-Dr. Hardtop Holiday; S\/N 579C06051; Coronado Yellow\/White leather, Green brocade; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $50,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $40,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $44,000. No Reserve \u2013 371\/300hp J-2 three 2-barrels, automatic, P\/S, P\/B, A\/C, P\/W, flipper wheel covers, whitewalls, WonderBar radio, power antenna, power seat, skirts \u2013 Attractive older cosmetic restoration with good paint, major chrome and interior. Top of engine is freshly detailed and like new, the bottom isn\u2019t. Cracked steering wheel rim. Old undercoat on underbody. An attractive, but ultimately mediocre, driver. \u2013 RM was probably as disappointed with this Starfire\u2019s price as the bidders were with its presentation. That\u2019s fair and, if anything on a day when more cars sold over estimate than under it, represents a moment of rational decision-making by the bidders. It could be worth more, but it will take a lot of attention and no small investment to realize its potential.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 153 1991 Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet; S\/N ZFFRK33A5M0088428; Red\/Tan leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $60,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $77,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $85,250. No Reserve \u2013 Alpine CD stereo, 5-spoke Ferrari wheels, 205\/55R16 Michelin tires. \u2013 Very clean, orderly, original Mondial with sharp cosmetics and just 5,527 miles from new. \u2013 Sold at Mecum\u2019s Monterey auction last August for $44,520. Clean, sharp, original and low miles, but it\u2019s a Mondial that would have been a sound value at the low estimate. At 93.5% over it (and 29.2% over the high estimate) it suggests the bidders lost their orientation in the heat of bidding. Up was down, left was right, and this price should be considered an aberration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 155 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super Convertible D, Body by Drauz; S\/N 86142; Black\/Black leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $125,000 \u2013 $150,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $125,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $137,500. No Reserve \u2013 Chrome wheels, Michelin XZX tires, bumper overriders, radio antenna (no radio), accessory woodrim steering wheel \u2013 Restored to showroom condition with very good paint, excellent chrome and interior but wavy body panels. Small crack in front of the lower corner of the left door. Color changed from Ivory long ago. \u2013 Sold at Mecum\u2019s Monterey auction last August for $151,050, a rare example among Don Davis\u2019s collection of a losing transaction pair and a smart acquisition for the prudent buyer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 158 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster; S\/N 1980427500303; Silver\/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $700,000 \u2013 $900,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $700,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $770,000. No Reserve \u2013 Polished alloy wheels, blackwall tires, Nardi woodrim steering wheel \u2013 Good paint, chrome and interior. Orderly underhood. Underbody shows age and use. A possibly four-owner 300SL Roadster that has been driven, but very well kept, a great driver. \u2013 No hardtop, no radio, no luggage, just a very well and consistently maintained 300SL Roadster with a Nardi steering wheel enjoying the rapid escalation in value (\u2018appreciation in value\u2019 doesn\u2019t apply to the rate 300SLs are getting expensive) that brought a substantial price. Its presentation is sweet, with all the evidence of continuing care and attention that conveys confidence to bidders. At this price it was a lot of confidence.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 160 1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible; S\/N 50415283; Black, Gold\/Beige vinyl, Black cloth; Black vinyl top; Estimate $150,000 \u2013 $250,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $115,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $126,500. No Reserve \u2013 345\/345hp dual quad Hemi, pushbutton automatic, P\/S, P\/B, P\/W, dual rear antennas, tinted glass, dual outside mirrors, chrome wire wheels, bias ply whitewalls \u2013 Excellent paint, chrome and interior. No longer fresh but still an arresting presence. One of just 300 Adventurer convertibles built in 1957 \u2013 Sold at RM Monterey in 2006 for $123,750. This is so much more car, not only in its dart-shaped \u2018Forward Look\u2019 design but in its 345hp dual quad Hemi power. It is the pinnacle of DeSoto\u2019s evolution, a car to reckoned with cruising down the avenue or lined up at a stoplight with pink slips at stake. The restoration is aged but still exceptional and it is a solid value at this price, particularly here where collectors clambered over each other to acquire a piece of the Don Davis collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 159 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner; S\/N H9RW194513; Surf Blue, Wedgewood Blue\/Blue, White vinyl, Dark Blue cloth; Estimate $50,000 \u2013 $70,000; Concours restoration, 1 condition; Hammered Sold at $47,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $52,250. No Reserve \u2013 352\/300hp, automatic, P\/S, no P\/B, wheelcovers, whitewalls, chrome rear fender shields, pushbutton radio \u2013 Thoroughly, completely restored to concours quality. Over the top. \u2013 Frequently restored with more attention to the functioning of their complex hardtop mechanisms than to the car that carries it, this Skyliner\u2019s restorer has checked all the boxes with a presentation that is far better than the majority. It\u2019s a surprising bargain at this price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 161 1988 Ferrari 328 GTSi; S\/N ZFFXA20A3J0078078; Red, Black roof panel\/Cream leather; Estimate $50,000 \u2013 $70,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $88,000. No Reserve \u2013 Alpine cassette stereo \u2013 Good repaint, original interior. Clean, orderly engine. Underbody and chassis are original and slow age and use appropriate to the 25,749 miles on the odometer. \u2013 After the Mondial t Cab this 328\u2019s result is congruent, although both results are incongruent. This is just a 328 GTSi, without even the benefit of verification of its mileage. It\u2019s a $40K car that sold for twice that. And it looks like a $30,000 308 GTS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 163 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible; S\/N 01867F212448; Engine # T0308FA; Red\/Red vinyl houndstooth; White vinyl top; Estimate $90,000 \u2013 $120,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $82,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $90,750. No Reserve \u2013 348\/280hp Tri-Power, Powerglide, P\/S, P\/B, spinner wheelcovers, whitewalls, WonderBar radio, dual rear antennas, dual outside mirrors \u2013 Meticulously restored and better than new without going overboard. The block is stamped T0308FA, correct for the hydraulic lifter 280hp it has but intended for a stick shift car, not the Powerglide it\u2019s connected with here. \u2013 Sold at a slight discount to its estimate range, the bidders accurately sussed out the inconsistency in this gorgeous Impala\u2019s configuration. How many times will onlookers see past the magnificent restoration to identify the soft lifter engine under the Tri-Power intake and the wrong transmission? Approximately none is the answer and it is a superb car for a responsible price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 164 1954 Mercury Monterey Convertible; S\/N 54LA28800M; Yosemite Yellow\/Red, Primrose vinyl; Black cloth top; Estimate $40,000 \u2013 $60,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $45,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $49,500. No Reserve \u2013 4-barrel, automatic, P\/S, P\/B, pushbutton radio, wheel covers, whitewalls, windshield washer, P\/W \u2013 Handsome older cosmetic restoration with quality paint, chrome and interior. Chassis is road grimy and underbody is covered in old undercoat. A good looking driver. \u2013 Sold at Mecum\u2019s Anaheim auction last November for $55,120, this superficially presented Mercury deserved to bring its price. Good sense finally prevailled on the Don Davis auction on its final car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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