Classic Car Auctions

[Terry S]

As a serious part of the annual Classic Car Week in Monterey California, all the large American Classic Car auctioneers run Auctions.

One of the biggest for 2016 was the RM Sotheby's on August 18 - 20.

For interest attached are the details of their six highest selling cars. The prices are truly draw dropping.
Their detailed background stories and photos are incredible

1955 Jaguar D Type
The actual 1956 Le Mans winner.
Sold for USD 21,780,000
http://www.rmsotheby...-d-type/1081292

1939 Alfa 8C 2900B Lungo Spider by Touring
Sold for USD 19,800,000
http://www.rmsotheby...touring/1081742

1962 Shelby 260 Cobra
The very first Shelby Cobra
Sold for USD 13,750,000
http://www.rmsotheby...sx-2000/1081317

1956 Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta Competizione "Tour de France" by Scaglietti
Sold for USD 5,720,000
http://www.rmsotheby...glietti/1081743

1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider by Scaglietti
Owned by Jim Hall since 1956
Sold for USD 5,225,000
http://www.rmsotheby...glietti/1080765

1966 Ford GT40 P/1057
Sold for USD 2,900,000
http://www.rmsotheby...-p-1057/1080798

As I said, presented for interest. Alas all well beyond my price range...........