Sunday, August 31, 2025

2022 Ferrari 812 Competizione - $1,540,000

193 miles. 1 of 999 limited edition 812 Competizione models produced. 6.5L/819 HP V-12 engine. 7-speed F1 dual clutch automatic transmission. Rosso Corsa DS 322 exterior. Here.
The 812 Competizione’s race-bred 65-degree V-12 engine produces 819 HP and revs to a 9,500 RPM red line, both the highest figures of any roadgoing, naturally aspirated Ferrari engine to its time.

The 2022 Ferrari 812 Competizione retailed for something around US$650,000. The car is a very collectible masterpiece right out of the gate.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta

The Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta is a flagship model in Ferrari's early history, known for its racing success and role in establishing the brand as a global racing icon. It's a two-seater sports car that debuted in 1948 and is characterized by its open-top, "barchetta" (small boat) body style. It was typically built by Touring of Milan using their Superleggera method. 32 166 MM examples were built. Touring bodied 25 examples of the 166 in the open style that came to be known as the barchetta. The "MM" in its name refers to the Mille Miglia, a famous Italian road race where the 166 MM achieved notable victories. Two of the early 166 MM barchettas were entered by Ferrari at the 1949 Mille Miglia, and they finished a commanding 1-2.
The Ferrari sports-racer became the early blueprint for Maranello’s successful formula. The iconic 166 MM is the godfather of all the short-block–based competition cars that followed. Very rarely offered for sale, the 27th 166 MM example built appeared at RM Sotheby. As demonstrated by original factory build sheets, the chassis was equipped with Rudge wheel hubs and Houdaille shock absorbers, while the Colombo V-12 was originally fitted with a single Weber 36 DCF/1 carburetor. The icon failed to change hands on an $8m to $10m estimate.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

1967 Plymouth GTX Convertible - $77k

Extensive 5-year restoration. Factory RS27 GTX convertible. Highly detailed undercarriage. 426 CI Hemi V-8 engine. Factory 4-Speed car. PPG Bright Red paint with new White interior. Power brakes. The 1967 Plymouth GTX Convertible, known as the Belvedere GTX, was a mid-sized, upscale performance muscle car introduced by Plymouth in 1967. The 1st Gen GTX was and is sought after as a muscle car. The top engine offered for the GTX was the 426ci Hemi making 425hp. Price for the Hemi was a revolting $546 on a base price of $3,178, making them extremely rare with 680 of the 12,010 total units given the massive powerplant.

A rare and desirable gem. The car crossed the block at Mecum with no reserve and made $77k. Hagerty suggests an uber top end 1967 Plymouth GTX Convertible is trending around $138k. A 4 speed adds 10%.

Monday, August 25, 2025

Sealed - The Daytona - RM Sotheby

A trifecta of Ferrari Daytona were offered by sealed bid in June 2025. Here. These are the essential Daytona collection.
1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti. Two owners and just 2,000 miles from new. Perhaps one of the lowest-mileage, most original Daytonas in existence.
One of 15 factory-built 365 GTB/4 Competiziones, and the first of only five Series III cars constructed. Delivered new to Luigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team (NART) in January 1973. A veteran of four 24-hour race starts, having competed at Le Mans in 1974, and at Daytona in 1973, 1975, and 1981.
1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti. The 110th of 121 examples built. Offered from nearly 40 years of single ownership. One of just six Daytona Spiders originally finished in Rosso Dino.

Sunday, August 24, 2025

1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible - $759k

Unrestored with 6,465 Miles, 1 of 116 L88 Corvettes produced in 1969. Sold new at Lownsburg Chevrolet in Toledo, Ohio to John Von Sprecken. Driven 6,205 miles within a year and parked for 10 years. Sold to Chip Miller in 1980, odometer statement showing approximately 6,200 actual miles. This C3 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible features the L88 spec that brought the race-bred big-block 427ci (7.0-liter) V8, officially rated at 430 hp. However, the big V8 with aluminum heads pumped out over 550 hp. Optimized for high-RPM operation, the L88 427 breathed cold air through a bulged hood with functional cold-air induction. A 4 speed manual transmission puts the power to the ground. The 427 was the closest thing to a racing engine that could be bought from General Motors.
While listed on Chevrolet dealer order forms, the factory actively discouraged L88 sales to customers who weren't professional racers. The base price for a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 convertible was $4,438. The L88 engine itself added another $437.10. The car was designed for racing and featured a heavy-duty M22 4-speed transmission, positraction rear differential, and a performance suspension. In hommage to its race car heritage, it was all business and skipped creature comforts like air conditioning, a radio, and even power steering. With only 116 built in 1969, it is one of the rarest Corvettes ever made. It is also among the most highly desired.

Low mileage and very original this award winner made $759k at Mecum.

The Andrews Collection


Restored Shell Gas Pump $6,900
In 2020 the sale of the Andrews classic car collection figured to be large, and it was, with 78 vehicles and automobilia and other items selling May 6, 2016 for more than $53.88 million, which RM Sotheby’s claims is a record for a single-vendor automobile auction.

Paul Andrews and his son, Chris, began collecting cars around 15 years ago. The quality of the Andrews’ collection is reflected in the fact that 16 of their vehicles sold for $1 million or more.
1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe by Bertone $1,320,000

Packard Approved Service Neon Sign $16,100

1934 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster $528,000

1930 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Sedan by Murphy $1,925,000

1938 Lincoln Model K Coupe by LeBaron $231,000

1910 Pierce-Arrow Model 48-SS Demi-Tonneau $852,500

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 'Split-Window' Coupe $253,000

1957 Chevrolet Corvette 'Fuel-Injected' $170,500

1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary $451,000

1931 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Coupe by LeBaron $1,320,000

1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica LWB Coupe Aerodinamico by Pininfarina $2,860,000

1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster $1,842,500

1965 Shelby GT350 R $770,000

1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Cabriolet by Pininfarina $7,645,000

1953 Cadillac Eldorado $291,500

1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 'Raindrop' Prototype $324,500

1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible $429,000

1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Town Car by Bohman & Schwartz $3,630,000

Friday, August 22, 2025

1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible - $253k

Shelby no. 03841. Matching numbers. 428 CI Cobra Jet V-8 engine. Factory 4-speed manual transmission. Red exterior. White soft top. Rear spoiler. Shelby 10-spoke alloy wheels. Elite Marti Report. Copy of dealer invoice. The "KR" in GT500KR stands for "King of the Road". It was a marketing ploy by Carrol Shelby. The 1968 Shelby GT500KR was the first GT500 to feature the Cobra Jet engine. The 7.0-liter (428 cubic inch) Cobra Jet V8 put out nearly 400 gross horsepower. A total of 933 GT500KR coupes and 518 convertibles were produced in 1968.

This example appeared at Mecum.
The King of the Road set impressive times for that era, making 0-60 in 6.9 seconds, a quarter-mile in 14.8 seconds, onto a top speed of 140 mph.

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Twister Special Fastback - $165k

The Twister Specials were built in late 1969 for the 1970 model year and sold exclusively through Ford's Kansas City District Sales Office. The company produced 96 Mustangs, all equipped with the Mach 1 package and finished in Grabber Orange. The Twister Special included unique decals on the rear fenders.

This 428 Super Cobra Jet Drag Pack Twister Special changed hands in 2022.
Comprehensive concours restoration. Concours detail throughout. C6 automatic transmission. Power front disc brakes. AM radio. Tinted glass.
Based on the Mach 1, the Twister Special added a drag pack suspension and either a Super Cobra Jet Ram Air engine or the new 351 CID Cleveland V8. The cars were available only in Grabber Orange and featured a black hood stripe and tornado decal. 52 Twisters are thought to exist today, of which 18 host the 351 engine.
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