RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to be kicking off the 2023 auction
calendar with a stunning grouping of cars in the unparalleled
setting of the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The 25th annual Arizona sale will include a truly unique Corvette
and A Private Collection of exclusive sports cars.
The Only 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZL-1
Convertible – Bloomington Gold Certified, and one of two
factory aluminum 427 ZL-1 Corvettes, this ZL-1 is powered by its
factory-correct, date-coded, all-aluminum ZL-1 427-cu. in. V-8
engine and wears an accurate, award-winning restoration by
Kevin Mackay of Corvette Repair, Inc.
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone One of 150 SV examples built and wearing a color combination of Blu Notte over light gray, this Miura is
desirably equipped with air conditioning and a split-sump lubrication system. Reportedly fully restored by
Bobileff Motorcar Company, including an engine rebuild by the noted Bob Wallace, it was presented at
Concorso Italiano, La Bella Macchina, and the Lamborghini Club of America National Meet. This P400 SV is a
rare example of the most highly developed Miura (Estimate: $3,000,000 - $3,500,000).
It is accompanied by authentic General Motors documentation and will cross the block with documents
from the original owner, including its original tank sticker, sales invoice, and historic imagery. This
opportunity represents the first time that a factory ZL-1 has been offered publicly in 30 years and, more
importantly, the first time that the ZL-1 Convertible has ever been offered publicly (Estimate: $2,600,000 -
$3,000,000).
Collections
Offered from A Private Collection
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti
This largely original and well-preserved example, presented in its original color combination, has had just
four dedicated caretakers from new, including a 45-year period of single-family ownership. It is the 203rd of
330 examples built, is documented with SEFAC invoice and correspondence, service/restoration invoices
dating back to 1967, former owner’s correspondence, and history by Marcel Massini, and offers the
potential for concours presentation or touring enjoyment (Estimate: $3,000,000 - $3,500,000).
1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast Series II by Pininfarina One of just 12 second-series examples and one of 36 total examples built, this Superfast was originally
owned by the legendary West Coast sports car importer and racing impresario John Von Neumann. It was
comprehensively restored in 2006 by the respected Paul Russell and Co. and is equipped with a rare and
powerful Tipo 208 engine that combines the best of the Lampredi and Colombo engine genealogies. Boasting
a color combination of dark blue paint over cognac leather, it has been awarded at prestigious events
including the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the Cavallino
Classic. It would make a sensational addition to any collection (Estimate: $2,200,000 - $2,800,000).
1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S
One of 183 produced for North America in 1997, this Porsche is the final and most technologically advanced
air-cooled 911 Turbo. Finished in Ocean Blue Metallic over Cashmere Beige with deviating Midnight Blue
leather, this 911 shows just 22,017 miles at the time of cataloguing (Estimate: $550,000 - $650,000).
1958 BMW 501-8
Restored to concours condition by marque experts in the late 2000s, this 501-8 is a rare example of BMW’s
first post-war creation from the final year of production and presents the timeless BMW design—the “baroque
angel”—with V-8 power. Attractively finished in silver over blue leather, it boasts a Becker Mexico radio, VDO
outside temperature thermometer, and a Golde sliding canvas sunroof (Estimate: $90,000 - $100,000).
