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Monterey Auctions 2018 Preview

Classic Car Articles, Collector Car News, Resource Center · August 16, 2018

The Pebble Beach Concours festivities in concert with the ever growing list of events surrounding Monterey Car Week are back!

The auction houses are packing more punch than ever with a lineup of truly spectacular cars, above and beyond previous years by an order of magnitude both in the sheer intake of dollars expectation and the quality of the machines crossing the block. Not only have the auctions done their duty in offering something for everyone across all makes and models, but all estimates and dollars aside, the level of the particular examples across the board seems to be above and beyond what we have seen in recent years. With all the incredible spectacle surrounding the multitude of mega million dollar icons crossing the block, keep a keen eye on the sub $500,000 market as there may be deals to be had for some otherwise exceptional cars that may get lost under the bright lights.

As always, we bring you a full preview of some of the most interesting and expensive cars you’ll find in and around the Monterey Peninsula this year! Links to the full auction listings from all major auction houses are below along with a brief summary of what is on offer – and of course our rundown of Mercedes-Benz 300SL’s available for bidding on. Enjoy the weeks’ events, those who will be attending!

Full Lot Lists

RM Sotheby’s
Gooding & Company
Bonhams
Russo and Steele
Mecum
WorldWide Auctioneers

Monterey 2018 Featured Lots



RM Sotheby’s


1962 Ferrari 250 GTO by Scaglietti
($45,000,000 – $60,000,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO by Scaglietti

Full Lot Details
1963 Aston Martin DP215 Grand Touring Competition Prototype
(Estimate – $18,000,000 – $22,000,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1963 Aston Martin DP215 Grand Touring Competition Prototype

Full Lot Details
1966 Ford GT40 Mk II
(Estimate – $9,000,000 – $12,000,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1966 Ford GT40 Mk II

Full Lot Details
1953 Ferrari 250 MM Berlinetta by Pinin Farina
(Estimate – $7,500,000 – $9,000,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1953 Ferrari 250 MM Berlinetta by Pinin Farina

Full Lot Details
1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Alloy Berlinetta Competizione by Scaglietti
(Estimate – $9,500,000 – $12,500,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Alloy Berlinetta Competizione by Scaglietti

Full Lot Details
1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria by Dietrich
(Estimate – $4,500,000 – $6,000,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria by Dietrich

Full Lot Details
1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR
(Estimate – $4,250,000 – $5,250,000) | RM Sotheby’s

Full Lot Details
1957 Porsche 550A Spyder
(Estimate – $4,600,000 – $5,000,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1957 Porsche 550A Spyder

Full Lot Details
2014 Ferrari LaFerrari
(Estimate – $3,000,000 – $4,000,000) | RM Sotheby’s

2014 Ferrari LaFerrari

Full Lot Details
1968 Porsche 908 Works ‘Short-Tail’ Coupe
(Estimate – $2,300,000 – $2,800,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1968 Porsche 908 Works 'Short-Tail' Coupe

Full Lot Details
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
(Estimate – $1,650,000 – $2,000,000)  | RM Sotheby’s

1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Full Lot Details
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
(Estimate $1,400,000 – $1,600,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

Full Lot Details
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
(Estimate $1,300,000 – $1,500,000  | RM Sotheby’s

1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Full Lot Details
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
(Estimate $275,000 – $350,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet

Full Lot Details
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe
(Estimate $125,000 – $150,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe

Full Lot Details
1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL ‘Pagoda’
(Estimate $125,000 – $150,000) | RM Sotheby’s

1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL Pagoda

Full Lot Details
 

GOODING & COMPANY


1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C

Estimate: $12,000,000 – $14,000,000
Full Lot Details

1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta

Estimate: $6,500,000 – $7,500,000
Full Lot Details

1950 Ferrari 166 MM/195 S Berlinetta Le Mans

Estimate: $6,500,000 – $7,500,000
Full Lot Details

1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Series II

Estimate: $5,500,000 – $7,500,000
Full Lot Details

1955 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spider

Estimate: $5,500,000 – $6,500,000
Full Lot Details

1955 Porsche 550 Spyder

Estimate: $4,000,000 – $5,000,000
Full Lot Details

1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta

Estimate: $4,300,000 – $4,600,000
Full Lot Details

1959 Porsche 718 RSK

Estimate: $3,600,000 – $4,100,000
Full Lot Details

1966 Ford GT40 Mk I

Estimate: $3,500,000 – $4,000,000
Full Lot Details

1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Speciale

Estimate: $3,300,000 – $3,800,000
Full Lot Details

1931 Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix

Estimate: $3,200,000 – $3,700,000
Full Lot Details

2014 Ferrari LaFerrari

Estimate: $3,200,000 – $3,600,000
Full Lot Details

1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Estimate: $1,800,000 – $2,200,000
Full Lot Details

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

Estimate: $1,100,000 – $1,300,000 | Without Reserve
Full Lot Details

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Cabriolet

Estimate: $750,000 – $1,000,000
Full Lot Details

 

BONHAMS


1962 FERRARI 250 GT SWB BERLINETTA
(Refer to Auction House for Estimate) | Bonhams

1962 FERRARI 250 GT SWB BERLINETTA

Full Lot Details
2018 BUGATTI CHIRON
US$ 3,300,000 – 3,900,000 | Bonhams

2018 BUGATTI CHIRON

Full Lot Details
1928 BENTLEY 6½ LITER OPEN SPORTS TOURER
US$ 2,000,000 – 3,000,000 | Bonhams

1928 BENTLEY 6½ LITER OPEN SPORTS TOURER

Full Lot Details
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
US$ 1,250,000 – 1,500,000 | Bonhams

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe

Full Lot Details
 

MECUM


1958 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL ROADSTER

$900,000 – $1,200,000 | Mecum
Full Lot Details

1937 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K CABRIOLET B

$650,000 – $750,000 | Mecum
Full Lot Details

1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING

$1,300,000 – $1,400,000 | Mecum
Full Lot Details


RUSSO AND STEELE


1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible | Full Lot Details

1955 Mercedes Benz 190SL Convertible | Full Lot Details

1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Convertible | Full Lot Details 

1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Convertible | Full Lot Details 


 

300SL Lots

1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (Estimate $1,650,000 – $2,000,000) | RM Sotheby’s
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Estimate – $1,400,000 – $1,600,000) | RM Sotheby’s
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (Estimate – $1,300,000 – $1,500,000) | RM Sotheby’s
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Estimate – $1,450,000 – $1,650,000) | RM Sotheby’s
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (Estimate – $1,800,000 – $2,200,000) | Gooding & Company
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Estimate – $1,100,000 – $1,300,000) | Gooding & Company
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe (Estimate $1,250,000 – $1,500,000) | Bonhams
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster (Estimate $900,000 – $1,200,000) | Mecum
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing (Estimate $1300,000 – $1,400,000) | Mecum

 

For information on the Pebble Beach Concours, d’Elegance please visit:
www.pebblebeachconcours.net


Scott Grundfor Company has a wealth of experience and expertise in all facets of the classic car market, specializing in high-end collectibles and vintage Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwings and Roadsters.
Read about our Classic Car Collection Consultation Services or Contact Us for personalized expert advice.

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