1953 Alfa Romeo 1900CS Berlinetta, estimate US$ 275,000 - 350,000
Another Alfa with coachwork by Pinin Farina, this desirable ‘corto’ coupé is one of only 100 produced.
Beautifully presented and prepared for road rallies, this 1900CS is also eligible for the modern Mille Miglia.
2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Spider, estimate US$ 270,000 - 320,000
1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider by Touring, estimate US$120,000 - 140,000
1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce by Giorgetto Giugiaro, estimate US$55,000 - 85,000
1967 Alfa Romeo 1600 ‘Duetto’ Spider, estimate US$50,000 - 75,000
Other highlights of the sale:
An iconic 1935 Aston Martin Ulster (US$1,200,000 – 1,400,000), the Works Demonstrator, and a 1966
Aston Martin DB6 Vantage Shooting Brake ($1,000,000 – 1,200,000),one of only six built, both offered
from the estate of marque connoisseur David L. Van Schaick.
From Germany a rare, and supremely elegant 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500k Offener Tourenwagen
(US$2,000,000-2,500,000),one of only 16 Sporting Tourenwagens built on the 500K chassis and the
pinnacle of 1930s motoring.
1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder (US$2,800,000 - 3,200,000).One of only 34 of built, this rarity was ordered
new by noted New Jersey motorsport enthusiast, Bernie Vihl and extensively campaigned by legendary
driver Bob Holbert at numerous SCCA and international events, including the 1959 Bahamas Speed Week,
and has been in the same ownership since 1974.
In New York, Eastern based cars will be on view at Bedford Hills, NY.
The Quail Auction will be in association with the virtual Petersen Car Week which has a Concours on 16
August as its finale.
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