Gooding & Company is revving up for its upcoming Amelia
Island Auction with a stellar lineup of offerings. The auction
house today announced yet another spectacular group of
consignments, consisting of iconic sports and racing cars from
the 1950s and 1960s, along with collector favorites and
blue-chip classics. The company’s live auction, set to take
place at the Omni Amelia Island Resort on Friday, March 4, at
11:00 AM EST, will also offer online, mobile, and telephone
bidding capabilities for collectors worldwide.
"This latest selection of consignments to Amelia Island will be
exciting from a market standpoint, as many of these cars come
to auction for the very first time,” said Gooding & Company
Senior Specialist, David Brynan. "These are all high-quality,
unique cars, representing some of the most iconic and
sought-after models from marques like Porsche, BMW, and
Ferrari. Several models, like the OSCA MT4 and Porsche 904/6,
are rarely offered for public sale and yet, they are exactly the
type of cars that today's collectors are looking for –
event-eligible sports cars that are both thrilling to drive and
historically important.”
Designed by F.A. “Butzi” Porsche, the groundbreaking 904 was a state-of-the-art sports car featuring a
boxed steel chassis, lightweight fiberglass body, four-wheel disc brakes, five-speed transaxle, and
race-tuned Type 587/3 engine. With a design uniquely purposed for outstanding aerodynamic qualities, the
904 proved to be an extremely successful race car, capturing a stunning 1-2 finish at the Targa Florio, and
clocking class wins at Goodwood, Le Mans, Monza, and more. This remarkably versatile car was also the
last Porsche developed as a true dual-purpose car, equally at home on the road or on the track. For the
1965 season, Porsche built 12 new cars for factory use, including several ultra-lightweight hillclimb cars, as
well as updated six-cylinder versions called the 904/6, or Carrera GTS6. Just six of these 904/6 coupes
were built, and they came equipped with a competition-ready version of the new Type 901 six-cylinder
engine, along with distinguishing rectangular-shaped air intakes on the rear deck, a centrally located fuel
filler, and short doors with pull-up windows.
The example presented here, chassis 906-011, made its debut at the Le Mans test weekend in April 1965,
and later that year was entered in the Mont Ventoux Hillclimb and the Grand Prix of Solitude. After this
season, the car was retired from Porsche’s racing department, and in 1967–1968, sold to Southern
California-based Porsche dealer and racer Vasek Polak, who campaigned the Porsche in various SCCA
events through 1972. After trading hands several times, 906-011 underwent a complete restoration by
Gunnar Racing in 1985, when it was refinished in its correct silver livery and fitted with a proper two-liter,
six-cylinder engine rebuilt by Porsche specialist Jerry Woods. Since then, 904/6 has been owned by
knowledgeable American collectors, successfully campaigned in historic races, and carefully maintained by
the renowned Emory Motorsports. Beautifully presented and mechanically unmatched, this 904/6
represents the ultimate evolution of this landmark Porsche model.
In producing one of the most significant Japanese cars ever built, Toyota established its presence on the
world’s automotive stage with the introduction of the 2000 GT. With an extremely low center of gravity, a
neutral weight balance, and a top speed of 137 mph, the legendary 2000 GT produced a satisfying and
exhilarating driving experience. A total of 351 of these exotics were built, with only about 60 exported to the
US. The 1967 Toyota-Shelby 2000 GT presented here, chassis MF10-10001, is the very first
serial-numbered example built, and the first of just three cars that Shelby prepared for SCCA C-Production
racing, Toyota’s first foray into American motor sports. Originally finished in Solar Red and configured in
right-hand drive, MF10-10001 is one of the original show cars used by Toyota Motor Sales USA to introduce
and promote the 2000 GT publicly. After its promotional duties, Carroll Shelby persuaded Toyota executives
to work with his team, and both Shelby and Toyota engineers went to work fitting this example with
mechanical and aesthetic modifications to prepare it for SCCA racing.
MF10-10001 enjoyed a brief racing career, after which it went on to join several key collections. In 1980, the
consignor, a gentleman widely regarded as the foremost 2000 GT specialist, acquired this example, and
spent the next decade performing a complete body-off restoration in his workshop with the goal of returning
this significant car to its original splendor. Years of research and meticulous preparation culminated in the
Toyota being faithfully restored to its original 1968 SCCA configuration, including its unique Shelby
mechanical components and historic white and metallic blue racing livery. Following its restoration,
MF10-10001 was exhibited at a number of key events, including the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where it won First in Class. Given its unique status as the first
serial-numbered 2000 GT ever built, and its important role in the Carroll Shelby-run SCCA racing program,
MF10-10001 is surely among the most significant Toyotas ever built, and arguably, one of the most
influential Japanese automobiles of all time. Coming from single ownership since 1980, and never before
offered for public sale, this 2000 GT is a truly remarkable machine worthy of only the finest collections.
1967 Ferrari 330 GTS (Estimate: $2,000,000 – $2,400,000)
Revealed at the Paris Motor Show in 1966, Ferrari’s 330 GTS combined iconic Pininfarina coachwork with a
large 4.0-liter engine, beating out contemporaries in both style and performance. The Italian marque
produced just 99 examples of the GTS between 1966 and 1968, ensuring the exclusivity of these V-12
Spiders, even to this day. Their nimble handling, impressive acceleration, and luxurious appointments
reiterated Ferrari’s reputation as a master constructor of open-top sports cars. The example offered here,
chassis 10173, is a US-market car delivered new in July 1967 to Luigi Chinetti Motors of Greenwhich,
Connecticut in the stunning combination of Amaranto (Amaranth) over a Pelle Beige (Beige Leather) interior.
Cherished by long-term owners throughout the years, the 330 GTS was restored by respected Ferrari
specialists at Wayne Obry’s Motion Products Inc. in 2014. This painstakingly detailed process was well
documented with extensive receipts, correspondence, and photographs. Following its restoration, 10171
was chosen for a very special display class at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® to
commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Ferrari, where each of the selected cars were required to be both
“Classiche certified” and “pristine.” Recognized as being worthy of such an honorable distinction, this 330
GTS is a particularly handsome example of Ferrari’s most dashing, celebrated roadsters and is a delightful
auction addition for any serious collector.
Amelia Island Auction Date Friday, March 4, at 11:00 AM EST Location Racquet Park, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Public Preview Thursday, March 3 through Friday, March 4 Auction Catalogues $75, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auction General Admission $30, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auction
1959 BMW 507 Series II (Estimate: $2,000,000 – $2,400,000)
The 1959 BMW 507 Series II presented here is one of the most exciting automotive discoveries in recent
memory as an unrestored sports car that has been parked for decades in the garage of its original owner. This
late-production Series II model, of which a mere 218 examples were built, was originally finished in the rare
and striking color scheme of Schwarz (Black) with red leather upholstery and factory-equipped with the
optional hardtop. Of the 254 BMW 507s built in total, just 15 were originally painted black, while the vast
majority were finished in either white or red. Recently acquired by the consignor, this 507 is an incredible find,
and remains unrestored, save for an older repaint, in largely original order, possessing a fantastic, charismatic
patina. Considering its rare factory color scheme and six decades spent in the hands of its original owner,
this 507 is a deserving candidate for either a concours-quality restoration, or a sympathetic mechanical
recommissioning. Significant 1950s sports cars in this condition do not come along very often, and with the
passing years, it is increasingly unlikely that further unrestored 507s will be found. As one of the most iconic,
beautiful, and desirable European sports cars of its era, and undoubtedly the most important postwar BMW
sports car, this unrestored 507 offers interested collectors the chance of a lifetime.
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB (Estimate: $1,300,000 – $1,600,000) In 1964, Ferrari introduced the 275 GTB as the replacement for its highly successful 250 SWB Berlinetta at
the Paris Motor Show. All in all, Ferrari built just 453 examples of the original 275 GTB, before introducing the
revised four-cam GTB/4 in October 1996. Renowned coachbuilder Carrozzeria Scaglietti built only 248
examples of the two-cam 275 GTB in the original short-nose body style, the purest expression of this iconic
design. The 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB presented here, chassis 07529, is a relatively late-production short-nose
Berlinetta, originally finished in Giallo Stemma Ferrari (Ferrari Crest Yellow) over gray Connolly leather
upholstery. Eventually making its way to Michigan in 1978, the 275 GTB has remained in single ownership for
over four decades. During this time, the consignor planned to do a full restoration, preparing the car for various
modifications throughout the years, but not seeing the complete work come to fruition. Due to its rare factory
color scheme and well-documented provenance, this 275 GTB is an ideal restoration completion candidate,
and can be prepared for both concours events or competitive vintage racing. Coming to auction for the very
first time, this short-nose 275 GTB awaits a Ferrari enthusiast keen on writing the next great chapter in its
history.
1954 OSCA MT4 2-AD 1500 Spider (Estimate: $1,100,000 – $1,400,000)
Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili, or OSCA, was established in Bologna, Italy by Bindo,
Ernesto, and Ettore Maserati in 1947 when they left the company that bore their name. Over the next two
decades, OSCA produced, in extremely limited numbers, an astonishing variety of sports racing, grand
touring, and formula cars with advanced engineering and sharp attention to detail. Of the many models
produced by OSCA, the most recognizable is without a doubt the MT4. From 1953 to 1955, an updated
twin-cam model, known as the 2-AD, was produced in various displacements, from 1,100 to 1,500 cc. The
MT4 2-AD Spider presented here, chassis no. 1148, was originally supplied with an ultra-desirable 1,500 cc
engine. Road tested in the August 1955 issue of Road & Track magazine, this example enjoyed a colorful
career campaigning in various West Coast motor sport shows and events. When purchased by a local
collector in Washington, the car underwent a restorative attempt in a home garage, but has yet to be
restored to its former glory. Recently acquired by the consignor following four decades in single family
ownership, 1148 is an ideal candidate for restoration, as the most desirable specification of the definitive
OSCA model that possesses a fascinating West Coast racing history. MT4s are among the most coveted
Italian sports cars of the 1950s, and they are rarely offered for public sale. This auction opportunity to
acquire a historic OSCA and return it to its original splendor is one not to be missed by any serious
enthusiast of vintage motor sports.
