Santa Monica, 13 November, 2009
Gooding & Company, the internationally-recognized auction house, is
thrilled to announce that it will be hosting its first-ever auction at Amelia
Island, Florida. Already starring a number of exceptional consignments
including the Best of Show-winning 1931 Voisin C20 “Mylord” Demi-
Berline, Gooding & Company’s one-day auction will take place on Friday,
March 12, 2010 at 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Amelia Island Plantation.
“The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has become one of the
preeminent automotive events of the world, attracting some of the best
cars and collectors,” says David Gooding, president and founder of
Gooding & Company. “In terms of East Coast auctions, we identified a gap
at the top of the market. We are very pleased to announce that Gooding &
Company will soon be in Amelia Island with an auction at the Plantation
that will reflect our high standards.”
The 1931 Voisin C20 “Mylord” Demi-Berline – Known internationally for
being one of the most sensational classics from the 1930s, the sparkling
one-of-a-kind noir Voisin is Gooding & Company’s headline consignment
for the auction. The unique C20 is recognized as a marvelous tribute to the
design and engineering genius of Gabriel Voisin. It is powered by one of
only five extraordinarily intricate Voisin 12-cylinder sleeve valve engines
known to have been built, and the interior draws heavily from Gabriel
Voisin’s aviation background with a myriad of controls and exposed
mechanical components.
“Having won Best of Show here earlier this year, the Voisin has
established a permanent link with Amelia Island, and we are honored to
present it as our cover lot at our inaugural Amelia Island auction.” says
David Gooding. “Launching an exciting start to our future in Florida, we are
extremely excited to offer the exceptional 1931 Voisin Demi-Berline at
Amelia, especially as it is the first time this remarkable automobile has
been offered at auction.”
Gooding & Company’s 2010 Amelia Island Auction will be its second-ever
auction in the state of Florida. To this point, David Gooding comments, “We
conducted a great sale at Palm Beach in 2006 where we set a number of
records and we have been looking for the right opportunity to return ever
since.”
For more information on Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island Auction in
March or Scottsdale Auction in January, please visit GoodingCo.com. For
additional vehicle information and up-to-the-minute event updates, follow
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