Geared Online Scottsdale Edition, January 11-22
$7,092,031 in total sales
80% sell-through rate
39 of 49 lots sold
The auction house initiated 2021 with its first inaugural Geared Online Scottsdale Edition event, achieving
$7,092,031. Several treasures from Bugatti, Ferrari, and Aston Martin amassed the auction’s top sales, and
the leading spot went to a noteworthy 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose which achieved $1,936,000. The
1926 Bugatti Type 37 Grand Prix sold for $935,000, leading a strong new year of sales by setting the world
record price at auction for a Bugatti Type 37. The online-only January sale expanded on the introduction of
the Geared Online series in 2020, and displayed the continuation of remarkable engagement through the
digital platform at a time when face-to-face interaction was not possible.
Geared Online The European Sporting & Historic Collection, January 28 - February 5
- £8,453,500 in total sales
- 100% sell-through rate
- 9 of 9 lots sold
In February, the auction house reached yet another milestone with the thrilling Geared Online sale of the
European Sporting & Historic Collection, which was the company’s second-ever UK sale and the first
Geared Online with viewing in the UK. A carefully curated selection of prestigious blue-chip classics
attained a 100% sell-through rate, achieving £8,453,500. Two of the nine total presented lots, a stunning
1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT which sold for £2,750,000, and a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 which sold for
£1,870,000, yielded figures well above £1 million.
Geared Online Phil Hill Automobilia Collection (2nd and 3rd Installments), February and March
- $1,328,475 in total sales
--100% sell-through rate
- 498 lots sold
Between its highly successful online-only automotive auctions in the first two quarters of the year, Gooding
& Company hosted the second and third installments of the Geared Online Phil Hill Automobilia Collection,
where it presented the remainder of significant automobilia lots from racing legend Phil Hill after the
inaugural sale in November 2020. These sales featured one-of-a-kind collector items, such as the Herbert
Johnson racing helmet worn by Phil Hill himself, and a Rolex “Zenith” Daytona watch from his incredible
estate. The second installment in February brought in a total of $1,156,156, achieving a 100% sell-through
rate. The final event of the three-part auction series concluded in March by realizing a total figure of
$172,319.
Geared Online, May 3-7
- $16,202,500 in total sales
- 97% sell-through rate
- 84 of 87 lots sold
May of this year was a pivotal moment for the Geared Online series as the company presented its most
successful online-only auction to date. 84 of the 87 automotive lots consigned were sold, culminating in an
impressive 97% sell-through rate and posting an astounding $16,202,500. Five of the presented lots
achieved figures well over $1 million, and the top sale was a gorgeous 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy, which
sold for a handsome amount of $3,586,000. Another remarkable highlight of this Geared Online event was
the presentation of a time capsule, “barn-find” condition 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT, which realized
$2,222,000. The auction also presented blue-chip enthusiast favorites, such as the 1957 BMW 507 Series
II, which sold for $2,200,000, and a 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, which achieved $1,232,000. A
more modern collector’s favorite was the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, which raked in a total selling price of
$1,144,000.
Geared Online, June 11-18
- £5,259,650 in total sales
- 86% sell-through rate
- 12 of 14 lots sold
The company continued to further its presence both in the international realm and the digital auction world
with yet another Geared Online event in June, this time with viewing in the UK. Select offerings yielded a
total of £5,259,650 in sales, and achieved an 86% sell-through rate. The sale was led by a powerful 1969
Ford GT40 that made headlines as the last GT40 ever produced by Ford, and the captivating example
reached £2,508,000 at auction. As the third UK-based auction in less than a year, the strong performance
of this Geared Online helped secure Gooding & Company’s presence abroad. It also set the stage for future
international sales, especially an upcoming auction in London that will take place in September 2022 in
conjunction with the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace.
Pebble Beach Auctions, August 13-14
- $107,045,410 in total sales
- 87% sell-through rate
- 115 of 132 lots sold
- Top two most valuable cars sold at auction in 2021
- Average price of $930,829 per lot
- 24 cars sold over $1 million
- 6 new world auction records
The highlight of the company’s year, and of virtually the entire collector car market, was undoubtedly the
highly anticipated return to Pebble Beach for Gooding & Company’s signature auctions. The official auction
house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® once again delivered a top-of-the-line, unparalleled
experience for devoted attendees, reminding everyone of the Gooding & Company standard for consistent
distinction and market-defining performance. The auction house set six new world records over the course
of its two-day sale on Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14, and achieved an incredible $107,045,410
in total sales. Gooding & Company captured global attention Friday evening with the top two auction sales
of the entire year: the record-setting 1995 McLaren F1, which sold for $20,465,000, and the 1959 Ferrari
250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione, which raked in $10,840,000.
Saturday afternoon also proved eventful with the sale of a 1929 Bugatti Type 35B Grand Prix, which set a
new world record at auction for the model by achieving $5,615,000. The Type 35B Grand Prix was also
exhibited at the Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, where it was awarded the Chairman’s Trophy. The 1914
Stutz 4E Bearcat became the most valuable Stutz to ever be sold at auction, achieving a high figure of
$2,920,000. The sleek 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 also set a new world record at auction by bringing in
$1,902,500 –– the highest price ever achieved by a Miura P400. Gooding & Company upended the market
with the surprising sale of a 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD, which set a new world record at auction for the
model by achieving triple the estimated value at $156,800. In addition to these extraordinary world records
and historic values, Gooding & Company had the honor of presenting incredible automotive offerings from
the notable collections of Neil Peart, Donald L. Weber, and Stephen P. Dean during the Pebble Beach
Auctions.
Geared Online Fall Automobilia
- $239,656 in total sales
- 100% sell-through rate
The company’s Geared Online Fall Automobilia sale built upon its foray into curated automobilia auctions,
and achieved a successful 100% sell-through rate with 287 lots sold and a total figure of $239,656 achieved.
Lots were offered from key collections, including the Donald L. Weber and Stephen P. Dean collections,
and the top sale was the Bell Star XF-GP Twin Window Racing Helmet worn by Jacky Ickx which garnered
$26,875.
2021 Private Treaty Sales
Throughout the year, Gooding & Company continued to broker discreet private sales in all segments of the
collector car market, including sales of some of the world’s greatest and most valuable automobiles from
Ferrari, Bugatti, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, McLaren, and more. In addition to its expertise in auction sales,
the company remains a leading authority on the entire collector car market and a trusted resource for
serious collectors worldwide.
Looking Forward to 2022
After yet another strongly successful year, Gooding & Company is confident that its combination of live
auctions, online events, and automobilia sales in 2022 will continue its tradition of providing exceptional
customer service and consignments of unparalleled status and distinction. The company will kickstart the
new year with its second consecutive Geared Online Scottsdale Edition taking place from January 24-28,
paired with an exclusive viewing for registered bidders in Scottsdale. Early highlights of the sale include a
1961 Maserati 5000 GT, as well as a 1963 Lancia Flaminia Sport, 1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS, and a 1964
Porsche 356 C Carrera 2 Coupe.
This will be followed by the company’s exciting return to Florida for its signature Amelia Island Auction, set
to captivate motoring enthusiasts eager to see the most thrilling vehicles, including a 1998 RUF Turbo R
Limited, cross the auction block on Friday, March 4. A dedicated Geared Online Automobilia event will take
place shortly thereafter in early spring from March 28 – April 8 and feature key items of motoring
memorabilia. In the late summer, Gooding & Company will surely make impactful market moves, first as the
official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® at its Pebble Beach Auctions on August
19-20, and then at its London Auction held during the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace on
September 3.
Geared Online Scottsdale Edition
Online Catalogue Available
Tuesday, January 18
Auction Begins
Monday, January 24, 9:00 AM MST
Lots Begin Closing
Friday, January 28, 10:00 AM MST
Viewing
Wednesday, January 26 to Friday, January 28 in Scottsdale, Arizona
Viewing Location
Scottsdale Hangar One, 15220 North 78th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Website
www.goodingco.com
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