The Collection was distinctive for featuring many cars with outstanding Portuguese provenance, drawing local
market enthusiasts. In particular, a rare and highly desirable 1939 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Chapron
was on offer, a car delivered new to Delahaye’s Lisbon showroom and presented in its original colours, this
former concours winner made a final €331,250. The rare 1955 WD Denzel 1300, believed to be one of only
30 in existence, and again boasting Portuguese provenance, brought €314,375. Another notable car to garner
significant pre-sale interest was the one-of-a-kind 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan, featuring a unique
custom-made glass roof and coachbuilt by Henri Chapron of Paris. Having resided in Portugal since 1972 and
in single ownership for 30 years, the car found a new home for €342,500.
Other collectable Porsches sold from the Collection included the eye-catching 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera
RS, presenting beautifully in sought-after and rare Rubystone Red paintwork. This modern classic made an
impressive €241,250, while the RS theme continued with a 2010 911 GT3 RS, which made €174,800. The
beautifully restored Porsche 356 B Roadster was another notable lot that did very well on the night, achieving
€151,800.
An additional lot which achieved a strong price was the 1956 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible, which
made €231,125, while cars worthy of particular note for shattering expectations include the 1972
Alpine-Renault A110 1300, which grossed €195,500, more than doubling its high estimate, alongside the
1925 Amilcar CGS, which doubled its high estimate, bringing €100,050 on the night.
Paul Darvill, Car Specialist at RM Sotheby’s, said
“We enjoyed a remarkable afternoon here in Portugal. This was a very large collection of diverse collector
cars, and we have conducted a significant sale in a completely new market for RM Sotheby’s. We are truly
delighted with the results, as many lots far exceeded pre-sale estimates, and overall the sale performed
admirably, delivering a healthy performance across the board. The packed venue was complemented by
telephone bids and no less than 22 percent of all bidders putting our online bidding capabilities to good use.”
Maarten ten Holder, Head of Europe, RM Sotheby’s adds
“We are delighted Mr. Sáragga entrusted his remarkable collection to us and it has been a delight to conduct
our first ever sale in Portugal alongside our local market colleagues at Sotheby’s. The room was packed and
there was standing room only throughout the entire sale. Attendance was beyond our expectations and we
had multiple bidders on every lot, with more than half being completely new to RM Sotheby’s, which is an
amazing statistic for any auction.”
RM Sotheby’s Sáragga Top Ten Sales
1. Lot 164 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Tourer € 680,000
2. Lot 197 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring € 602,375
3. Lot 185 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan € 342,500
4. Lot 172 1939 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet € 331,250
5. Lot 188 1955 WD Denzel 1300 € 314,375
6. Lot 201 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS € 241,250
7. Lot 125 1956 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible € 231,125
8. Lot 174 1972 Alpine-Renault A110 1300 € 195,500
9. Lot 176 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS € 174,800
10.Lot 144 2001 BMW Z8 € 165,600
RM Sotheby’s continues its roster of sales with the renowned Taj Ma Garaj Collection, comprising the cars,
automobilia, and collectibles of late, well-known collector, Mr. John Dixon. The collection, to be offered in a
single-day sale on 28 September onsite in Dayton, Ohio, features more than 30 motor cars alongside 356 lots
of memorabilia and collectibles. The final European sale of the year is the long-established London sale taking
place at Olympia in West Kensington, on the new date of 24 October, and will feature in excess of 70 fine
automobiles.
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