Classic Car Auction

last weekend in Amelia Island (Florida) took one of the major auctions of classic cars. The result is an impressive auction RM Auctions - total sales amounted to $ 24, 3 million., Which is the best result in the thirteen-year history of the event. The main lot of the weekend was one of three built Ferrari 340 Mexico Vignale Coupé 1952. Previously, the car belonged to the former General Motors designer and one of the founders of the American Ferrari Owners Club Larry Nicklin. Rare car went under the hammer for $ 4, 29 million, almost double the pre-auction estimate beating. Ferrari 212 Inter Vignale Coupé 1953, also from the collection of Larry Nicklin, sold for $ 660 thousand. Estimé $ 375- $ 550 thousand. Top lots of trades RM Auctions Amelia Island: 1. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Vignale Coupé - $ 4, 290, 000

2. The 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider - $ 990, 000

3. 1933 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Victoria - $ 979, 000

4. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe - $ 962, 500

5. The 1968 Ferrari 275 GTB / 4 Berlinetta - $ 935, 000

6. 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS - $ 770, 000

7. 1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe - $ 660, 000

8. The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster - $ 627, 000

9. The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe - $ 627, 000

10. The 1957 Ferrari 250 GT "Low Roof" Berlinetta - $ 605, 000