Looking ahead to 2019 and the state of the collector car market globally, Ahn continues, “After two
consecutive years of declining average prices for collector cars sold across global auction houses, we have
witnessed a stabilization in the pricing environment and solid market fundamentals, including strong
industry-wide total sales and sell-through rates, in 2018. Further, the higher end of the market has been
exceptionally strong for us, and our new Private Sales Division achieved total sales of more than $150 million
–a result well beyond our expectations. We at RM Sotheby’s are optimistic about the collector car market
heading into 2019, as we look forward to expanding into new regions as well as expanding our offerings across
a growing global client base. We are grateful for our clients around the globe who have entrusted us in buying
and selling some of the best motor cars in the world.”
RM Sotheby’s will open its 2019 calendar with the company’s 20th annual Arizona auction, 17-18 January at
the Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix. The complete digital catalogue for the Arizona sale will be available
ahead of the holiday season, with additional feature car announcements yet to come. The company’s sixth
annual Paris auction, set for 6 February, will be coupled with a Private Sales display on RM Sotheby’s stand
at the renowned Rétromobile show as the division grows its presence in Europe. The auction house will further
extend its European footprint into Germany with its inaugural sale at Techno Classica Essen, which has now
been expanded to a two-day auction, 11-12 April, thanks to the addition of The Youngtimer Collection,
which is already drawing significant interest. RM Sotheby’s will also become the official auction partner of
Aston Martin in 2019, adding a third, single-marque evening to its 2019 Monterey sale.
Private Sales Division Transactions Exceed More Than $150 Million
Private Sales division handles the discreet sale of more than $150 million of some of the world’s most
significant collector cars in 2018
Successful transactions led by 1963 Ferrari 275 P s/n 0816, the only Ferrari to have won the legendary 24
Hours of Le Mans twice, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, and highly sought-after 1998 McLaren F1
LM-Specification
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