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RM Auctions rung the bell hardest with this fabulous Ferrari 250 Spyder California Long-Wheelbase. It was about as perfect as they get.
Overall from all auction companies; 2014
Total: $248.6M
2,321/2,815 lots sold: 82% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $107,096
Overall 2013 Results
Cumulative Total: $223.9M
2,234/2,699 lots sold: 83%
Average Sale Price: $100,176
Overall Top 10 Sales:
1. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California LWB Spyder sold for $8,800,000 (RM)
2. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet sold for $6,160,000 (Gooding)
3. 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail Coupe sold for $5,280,000 (Gooding)
4. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe sold for $3,850,000 (Barrett-Jackson)
5. 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica SI Coupe sold for $3,300,000 (Gooding)
6. 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Coupe sold for $3,190,000 (Bonhams)
7. 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider sold for $3,080,000 (Bonhams)
8. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette #57 Rebel L88 Convertible sold for $2,860,000 (Barrett-Jackson)
9. 1961 Porsche 718 RS 61 Spyder sold for $2,750,000 (RM)
10. 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Coupe sold for $2,640,000 (Bonhams)
Results broken down by auction company
BARRETT-JACKSON
Overall Total: $107.8M
1,381/1,388 lots sold: 99.5% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $78,042
Overall Top 10 Sales:
1. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Coupe sold for $3,850,000
2. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette #57 Rebel L88 Convertible sold for $2,860,000
3. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe sold for $2,090,000
4. 1998 Ferrari F300 Race Car sold for $1,870,000
5. 1963 Shelby Cooper Monaco King Cobra sold for $1,650,000
6. 1929 Duesenberg SJ Lebaron Dual Cowl Phaeton sold for $1,430,000
7. 2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Base Coupe sold for $1,375,000
8. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible sold for $880,000
9. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary sold for $770,000 (sold as a pair)
10. 1959 Cessna L-19E Airplane and 1958 Dodge M37 Military Truck sold for $750,000 (sold as a pair)*
* Sold for charity
Sunday total: $6.2M
131/131 lots sold: 100% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $47,661
Top 5 Sunday Sales:
1. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe sold for $196,000
2. 1948 Buick Super 8 Custom Sedan sold for $165,000
3. 1968 Dodge Charger Custom Hardtop sold for $126,500
4. 1971 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Pickup sold for $110,000
4. 1956 Ford F-100 Custom Pickup sold for $110,000
4. 1944 GMC Amphibious Vehicle Dukw sold for $110,000
Overall 2013 Results
Cumulative Total: $102.5M
1,336/1,340 sold: 99.7%
Average Sale Price: $76,754
RM
Overall Total: $45.6M
108/126 lots sold: 86% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $421,884
Overall Top 10 Sales:
1. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT California LWB Spyder sold for $8,800,000
2. 1961 Porsche 718 RS 61 Spyder sold for $2,750,000
3. 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Coupe sold for $2,447,500
4. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Disappearing Top Convertible sold for $2,200,000
5. 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Coupe sold for $1,815,000
6. 1995 Ferrari F50 Coupe sold for $1,650,000
7. 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS Spyder sold for $1,485,000
8. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe sold for $1,292,500
9. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster sold for $1,045,000
9. 1935 Hispano-Suiza J12 Cabriolet de Ville sold for $1,045,000
Overall 2013 Results
Total: $36.4M
75/84 lots sold: 89% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $485,544
GOODING
Overall Total: $49.5M
110/117 lots sold: 94% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $449,650
Overall Top 10 Sales:
1. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet sold for $6,160,000
2. 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail Coupe sold for $5,280,000
3. 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica SI Coupe sold for $3,300,000
4. 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Speciale Coupe sold for $2,365,000
5. 1929 Duesenberg Model J LeBaron Dual Cowl Phaeton sold for $2,090,000
6. 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS Spyder sold for $2,062,500
7. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe sold for $1,897,500
8. 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America Convertible sold for $1,815,000
9. 1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe sold for $1,787,500
10. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster sold for $1,430,000
Overall 2013 Results
Total: $52.6M
101/104 lots sold: 97% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $520,371
BONHAMS
Overall total: $23.5M
86/101 lots sold: 85% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $272,890
Overall Top 10 Sales:
1. 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Coupe sold for $3,190,000
2. 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider sold for $3,080,000
3. 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Coupe sold for $2,640,000
4. 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Sports Phaeton sold for $1,430,000
5. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster sold for $1,237,500
6. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe sold for $1,078,000
7. 1968 Ferrari 330 GTC Coupe sold for $803,000
8. 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Coupe sold for $660,000
9. 1947 Bentley Mk VI Coupe sold for $605,000
10. 1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Boattail Speedster sold for $467,500
Overall 2013 Results
Total: $13.4M
91/112 lots sold: 81% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $147,296
RUSSO AND STEELE
Overall Total: $19.0M
456/751 lots sold: 61% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $41,761
Overall Top 10 Sales:
1. 1966 Lamborghini 350GT Coupe sold for $742,500
2. 1963 Pontiac LeMans SD Lightweight Coupe sold for $335,500
3. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster sold for $308,000
4. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette SS 454 Convertible sold for $250,250
5. 1964 Porsche 356SC Cabriolet sold for $242,000
6. 2013 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe sold for $236,500
7. 1953 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster sold for $225,500
8. 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback sold for $220,000
9. 1941 Packard Sedan Presidential Parade Car sold for $192,500
10. 1966 Shelby GT350 Fastback sold for $187,000
Sunday total: $1.7M
108/171 lots sold: 63%
Average Sale Price: $15,762
Top 5 Sunday Sales:
1. 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible sold for $53,350
2. 1955 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery sold for $50,050
3. 1970 Dodge Challenger Coupe sold for $49,500
4. 1939 Ford Touring Coupe sold for $47,300
5. 1966 Ford Bronco Sport Utility sold for $44,000
Overall 2013 Results
Cumulative Total: $16.0M
422/710 sold: 59%
Average Sale Price: $37,975
SILVER
Cumulative Total Through Saturday: $3.1M
179/331 lots sold: 54%
Average Sale Price: $17,414
Overall Top 10 Sales:
1. 1972 Jaguar E-Type SIII Convertible sold for $81,540
2. 1948 Cadillac Model 62 Convertible sold for $76,140
3. 2009 Dodge Viper Coupe sold for $71,280
4. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible sold for $70,200
5. 1963 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop Coupe sold for $69,660
6. 1956 Mercury Monterey Hardtop sold for $62,640
7. 1947 Oldsmobile Woody Station Wagon sold for $59,400
7. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible sold for $59,400
8. 1956 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery Custom sold for $41,580
9. 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible sold for $40,500
Overall 2013 Results
Total: $2.8M
209/349 lots sold: 60% sell-through rate
Average Sale Price: $13,628