Amelia Island, March 14, 2011
RM Auctions, the official auction house of the Amelia Island
Concours d’Elegance, continued its record-breaking sales run in
Northeast Florida over the weekend, posting a remarkable $24.3
million* in total sales with a strong 96% of all lots sold at its 13th
annual Amelia Island sale to claim the top sales results of the
weekend.
Building on the company’s strong track record in Florida, the
impressive sales total represents the highest tally achieved in the
event’s 13 year history, with over a 25 percent increase on the
company’s 2010 sale figures. As many as 27 lots exceeded pre-
sale estimates.
In total, the single-day sale presented 103 lots, including a
selection of vintage motorcycles, before a packed house, with
bidders in the room joined by those on the phone and over the
Internet. Illustrating RM’s global clientele, bidders hailed from over
24 countries around the world, including as far away as India,
Argentina and the United Arab Emirates.
“We are thrilled by the results from the weekend’s sale, which
represent RM’s best performance to date at Amelia Island. The
buyer population appears to be more well-informed than ever,
recognizing quality when they see it. In addition, many examples
at our Amelia Island sale were fresh to the market, coming out of
long-term ownership. Collectors recognized the unique and rare
ownership opportunities these particular lots presented, as was
reflected in the prices,” says Rob Myers, Chairman and Founder,
RM Auctions.
Top sales honors of the weekend went to a rare 1952 Ferrari 340
Mexico Vignale Coupé, chassis number 0224 AT, offered from the
private collection of former GM designer and Ferrari Club of
America co-founder, Larry Nicklin. One of just three built and
boasting a superlative racing pedigree, the hugely valuable
competition coupé sparked a spirited bidding war in the room and
on the phones, exceeding its pre-sale estimate to sell for an
extraordinary $4,290,000. Also offered from the Nicklin Collection
and exceeding its pre-sale estimate was a highly original 1953
Ferrari 212 Inter Vignale Coupé, chassis number 0267 EU, which
realized $660,000. Both examples were offered for the first time in
30 years.
“The results are overwhelming,” said Mr. Nicklin following the sale.
“I am thrilled with the prices achieved for my two Ferraris, both of
which exceeded their estimates. It has been great working with
RM – they are number one in every respect all around the world.”
Building on RM’s reputation as the specialists for private and
estate collections, the distinguished collection of Jack and
Marilyn Tallman also garnered significant interest. Spanning over
30 years of automotive design, the collection featured a wonderful
array of early automobiles, many of which the Tallmans had
owned for over 40 years and had enjoyed and driven in countless
events, both at home and overseas. Headlining the collection was
the sale of a handsome 1930 Cadillac Sixteen Roadster for
$506,000 and a 1912 Packard Model 1-48 Custom Runabout for
$407,000.
“We are very happy with the results from the sale of our collection
at RM’s Amelia Island auction on the weekend,” said Jack
Tallman after the auction. “It was a first-class event and a great
experience. RM did an amazing job in the promotion and
marketing of our collection to a global audience, and we
recommend them to others looking to sell their collection or
automobile at auction.”
RM’s Amelia Island Top 10 sales were as follows:
Lot Year Make Model Result in $ Incl. Commision
153 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Coupe $4,290,000
165 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider $990,000
149 1933 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Victoria $979,000
144 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe $962,500
166 1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta non matching engine #
$935,000 163 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS $770,000
154 1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe $660,000
152 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster $627,000
161 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe $627,000
172 1957 Ferrari 250 GT “Low Roof” Berlinetta $605,000
Beyond the top-seller’s list, other notable highlights well-
exceeding their estimates included: a 1986 Ford RS200
Evolution, one of only 24 Evolutions built, for $159,500; and a
beautifully-restored, early 1964 Porsche 911 for $225,500.
In addition to the sale, RM Auto Restoration had a strong
presence on the show field at yesterday’s world-renowned Amelia
Island Concours d’Elegance, with the beautifully-presented 1929
Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton owned by Charles Letts
awarded ‘Best in Class’, and the striking 1960 Plymouth XNR
Concept, displayed for the first time in 50 years in North America,
also receiving honors. These latest accolades add to a string of
awards received by RM Auto Restoration division in recent years,
cementing its reputation as the world’s premier restoration facility
for vintage automobiles.
Next up, RM kicks off its 2011 European auction calendar on May
21 with its debut sale at the celebrated Concorso d’Eleganza Villa
d’Este. Held on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, the exclusive
evening sale will feature an elite selection of the world’s finest
motor cars, carefully hand-sourced from around the world by RM’s
expert team of car specialists.
Images Peter Singhof www.ClassicCarPhotography.de
RM Amelia Island , Florida March 10, 2011 - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EST
Lot Year Make Model Chassis # Estimate Result
101 1940 Harley-Davidson ULH Flathead 4004626 $20,000-
$30,000 WR $20,350
102 1949 Harley-Davidson Police Servi-car 49G2497 $20,000-
$30,000 WR $49,500
103 1950 Harley-Davidson Servi-Car 50G3209 $25,000-$35,000
WR Sold
104 1954 Harley-Davidson FLE Police Bike 54FLE4738 $30,000-
$40,000 WR $24,750
105 1915 Indian Big Twin Motorcycle 74G527 $60,000-$70,000
WR 52,250
106 1958 Vespa 400 Jolly 09575 $50,000-$70,000 WR $41,250
107 1967 Fiat 600D 2303310 $20,000-$30,000 WR $23,100
108 1960 Fiat 500 Jolly 078851 $50,000-$60,000 WR $82,500
109 1947 Talbot-Lago T-26 Record Sedan 101035 $50,000-
$75,000 WR $66,000
110 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2 Roadster 1E10968
$125,000-$140,000 $121,000
111 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution SFACXXBJ 2CGL00087 $80,000-
$120,000 WR $159,500
112 1957 BMW Isetta 300 500678 $30,000-$40,000 WR $33,000
113 1955 Chevrolet Corvette VE55S001156 $100,000-$125,000
$104,500
114 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Sedan 71003143 $90,000-
$110,000 $88,000
115 1903 Oldsmobile Model R Curved-Dash Dos-a-Dos Runabout
17281 $50,000-$75,000 WR $55,000
116 1903 Cadillac Model A Rear-Entry Tonneau 455 $75,000-
$100,000 WR $99,000
117 1913 Cadillac 4-Passenger Coupe 56479 $40,000-$60,000
WR $60,500
118 1934 Rolls-Royce PII Continental Drophead Sedanca Coupe
147RY $150,000-$250,000 WR $341,000
119 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Brougham Limousine de Ville
78UF $150,000-$250,000 WR $99,000
120 1910 Peerless 30 hp Open-Drive Landaulet 5862 $100,000-
$150,000 WR 93,500
121 1908 Packard Model 30 7-Passenger Touring 6277
$150,000-$200,000 WR $165,000
122 1932 Cadillac Sixteen Special Phaeton 1400044 $150,000-
$200,000 WR $176,000
123 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton J237
$300,000-$400,000 WR $363,000
124 1912 Packard Model 1-48 Custom Runabout 23698
$300,000-$400,000 WR $407,000
125 1930 Cadillac Sixteen Roadster 700802 $350,000-$450,000
WR $506,000
126 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible 158 $250,000-$350,000
$247,500
127 1938 MG TA Drophead Coupe 2736 $90,000-$120,000 WR
$112,750
128 1916 Detroit Electric Brougham 5498 $40,000-$60,000
$52,250
129 1939 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Sedan 5290067 $250,000-
$300,000 185,000 Not Sold
130 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible 16762137 $140,000-
$180,000 $101,750
131 1934 Buick Series 90 Club Sedan 2714839 $80,000-$120,000
WR $110,000
132 1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible W9UR731836 $70,000-
$90,000 WR $63,250
133 1930 Packard Custom Eight Phaeton 186689 $120,000-
$160,000 $170,500
134 1911 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Open Drive Landaulette 1797
$350,000-$500,000 $506,000
135 1930 Packard Model 734 Boattail Speedster 184029
$125,000-$175,000 WR $181,500
136 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Légère "Special Sport" Roadster
705516 $350,000-$500,000 $522,500
137 1968 Lola T70 MK III GT Coupe T73-135 $150,000-$250,000
WR $165,000
138 1934 Packard Twelve Convertible Sedan 902424 $275,000-
$375,000 $352,000
139 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Imperial Cabriolet XJ 127 / JX
45 $125,000-$150,000 $110,000
140 1957 DeSoto Adventurer Replica Convertible with Duofoil
Boat and Trailer 55354910 $100,000-$140,000 $110,000
141 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Town Car Prototype S0
2491 $500,000-$750,000 460,000 High bid Not Sold
142 1925 Duesenberg Eight Speedway Roadster L333
$200,000-$275,000 $352,000
143 1934 Packard Eight Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton 378984
$140,000-$180,000 WR $154,000
144 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe J331
$850,000-$1,000,000 $962,500
145 1930 Packard Super Eight All-Weather Town Car 184676
$135,000-$175,000 WR $110,000
146 1930 Cord L-29 Sedan Phaeton 2927039 $150,000-
$200,000 $209,000
147 1935 Auburn 851 SC Boattail Speedster 32923 E $375,000-
$475,000 $412,500
148 1909 Thomas-Flyer 6-40 7-Passenger Touring 254
$150,000-$250,000 $143,000
149 1933 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Victoria J384 $800,000-
$1,100,000 $979,000
150 1954 Kaiser-Darrin Roadster 161001020 $100,000-$140,000
WR $170,500
151 1950 Fitch-Whitmore Le Mans Special 79456 $175,000-
$250,000 $198,000
152 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 198.0421 0002869
$475,000-$550,000 WR $627,000
153 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Coupe 0224AT $2,750,000-
$3,500,000 $4,290,000
154 1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe 0267EU $375,000-$550,000
$660,000
155 1906 Pope-Waverley Victoria Phaeton 3774 $50,000-
$80,000 $77,000
156 1909 Reliable Dayton Surrey 200 $30,000-$50,000 $38,500
157 1908 Oldsmobile Limited Prototype 60014 $600,000-
$900,000 $544,500
158 1919 Rauch & Lang Double Drive Electric Coach 90290
$40,000-$60,000 $55,000
159 1913 Ford Model T C-Cab Delivery Car 238151 $40,000-
$60,000 $60,500
160 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Dual Cowl Phaeton 7803651
$375,000-$475,000 $352,000
161 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe 198.04055. 00088
$575,000-$675,000 $627,000
162 1955 Ford "Beatnik Bubbletop" Custom U5UG116632
$200,000-$300,000 140,000 Not Sold
163 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS 10561 $650,000-$800,000 $770,000
164 1936 Packard Eight Phaeton 394365 $150,000-$200,000
$143,000
165 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider 8513064 $1,100,000-
$1,500,000 WR $990,000
166 1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 10813 non matching
engine # $1,100,000-$1,300,000 $935,000
167 1959 Aston Martin DB MKIII Saloon AM300/ 3/1497
$135,000-$185,000 $148,500
168 1907 Victor Highwheel Electric Runabout 33759 $60,000-
$90,000 $60,500
169 1926 Ford Frontenac Speedster 111 $40,000-$60,000
$38,500
170 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe LSCX659
$350,000-$450,000 wdn
171 1952 Lancia Aurelia B53 Coupe B53 1008 $125,000-$150,000
WR 99,000
172 1957 Ferrari 250 GT "Low Roof" Berlinetta 0673GT
$550,000-$650,000 $605,000
173 1965 Shelby 289 Cobra CSX 2485 $500,000-$600,000
$425,000 Not Sold
174 1953 BMW 327/2 Sport Cabriolet 87459 $175,000-$225,000
$220,000
175 1964 Morgan Plus Four Drophead Coupe 5613 $50,000-
$70,000 WR $66,000
176 1957 Chevrolet Corvette E57S102469 $95,000-$125,000 WR
$77,000
177 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 Roadster 194677S 111204
$125,000-$175,000 WR $121,000
178 1956 AC Ace Bristol Roadster AEX 93 $135,000-$175,000
$148,500
179 2002 Cadillac Northstar Le Mans Prototype LMP-02-002
$200,000-$300,000 WR $209,000
180 1954 Talbot-Lago Grand Sport Coupe 111006 $125,000-
$175,000 $154,000
181 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 Coupe 12689 $140,000-$180,000
$159,500
182 1954 Kurtis 500S Roadster KK500-035 $100,000-$140,000
WR $121,000
183 1961 Elder-Crawford Indy Roadster N/A $120,000-$160,000
$181,500
184 1981 Edmunds "Casey Special" Midget Race Car TBA
$15,000-$25,000 WR $27,500
185 1936 Ford Two-Door Custom Phaeton ID30570COLO
$60,000-$80,000 WR $35,750
186 1952 Morgan Plus Four Drophead Coupe P-2281 $50,000-
$70,000 WR $66,000
187 1999 Shelby Series I Roadster 5CXSA1815XL 000217
$90,000-$120,000 WR $96,250
188 1951 Allard K2 Roadster 1808 $120,000-$130,000 $121,000
189 1956 Austin-Healey Factory 100M "Le Mans" Roadster
232949 $125,000-$150,000 $143,000
190 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 3003GT $130,000-$160,000 $121,000
191 1948 Jaguar Mark IV Drophead Coupe 637237 $110,000-
$125,000 $137,500
192 1938 Ford DeLuxe Coupe 4262856 $45,000-$60,000 WR
$60,500
193 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 9H15S549179 $15,000-
$20,000 $33,000
194 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8 Roadster 875053 $120,000-
$140,000 $154,000
195 1964 Porsche 911 300221 $125,000-$175,000 WR $225,500
196 1899 Locomobile Steam Runabout TBA $50,000-$70,000
WR $63,250
197 1904 Locomobile Steam Runabout TBA $90,000-$120,000
WR $66,000
198 1901 Toledo Steam Runabout TBA $90,000-$120,000 WR
Sold
199 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet 111.02712.
003278 $100,000-$140,000 WR $121,000
200 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer 18419 $125,000-
$165,000 $220,000
201 1929 Franklin Model 135 Cabriolet 35191503418 $50,000-
$60,000 WR $44,000
202 1951 Studebaker Pickup Truck R578106 $20,000-$30,000
WR $35,750
203 1959 MGA Twin-Cam Roadster YD3/1841 $60,000-$75,000
WR $77,000
204 1953 MG TD Roadster 24446 $18,000-$24,000 WR $22,000
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