Barrett-Jackson 2006 results, Russo and Steele
results, RM Auctions results commentary
Arizona 2006
RM Auctions
1965 Aston Martin DB5 lot # 155 sold for $2,090,000. In #3
condition with paint issues that did not show up in the brochure, this car did
not sell on the merits of its condition. This is one of several cars that
were built for filming and promotional purposes of the James Bond movies.
I believe Ian Fleming's character, agent 007 drove a DB5 in Thunderball
and Goldfinger, hence the golden "accessory" in the foreground.
Since the paint is no longer original someone ought to strip it to bare metal
and do a proper paint job. Not presently fitted with the flip-top shift
knob concealing the button for the ejector seat(I checked).
Above are photos of lots 130 & 131, 1960 Mercedes 220SE coupe and
cabriolet with consecutive serial numbers. These are number 1 condition
cars that went through frame off restorations with no regard to expense.
The coupe sold for $121,000 and the cabriolet for $203,000. From the Dr.
Phil Lutfy collection. (My photos don't really do justice for these cars.)
I didn't follow this car, I just like the engine detailing and
components on its correct Ford Flathead V8. It is a breath of fresh air
compared to all of the Chevrolet 350 engine'd hotrod kits complete with power
steering and tilt wheel.
Barrett-Jackson
1971 280SE 3.5 cabriolet lot # 447 sold for $76,680. A nice
#3 plus car. The auction description said that besides tires and new top
it is "original as delivered". It was locked up when I came by so I was
unable to scrutinize the jams but I suspect it has received a recent relatively
high quality paint job. VIN:
11102712003101
1959 Mercedes 190SL lot #1520 sold for $45,360. An
uninspiring #3 level "driver". The description on the car says it was
restored by British restoration shop and it shows. The description goes on
to say, "It shows just a bit of
hazing on a few engine parts". I would call this a bit of understatement.
The seller should be happy by about $10,000. The hood(or "bonnet" since a
British shop did this car) should be black on the underside. VIN:
1210421000116
1958 Devin SS lot #1227 sold for $129,600. 283 Chevrolet
engine. Implied to be one of the "factory" Devin race cars. Bill
Devin was the driving force behind Devin Enterprises. Chassis # S71531
1973 Mercedes 450SL lot #25 Sold for $21,600. A #3
plus car with 86k miles. The 107 chassis cars will be following the W113
cars up the price ladder. Get yours now. Look for an extremely nice
'72 or '73 450SL or a low mile original 560SL. Current prices will seem
cheap 10 years from now. That is dust all over the interior, roll your
windows up at B-J. VIN:
10704412012119
1978 Porsche 911SC Lot #1519 sold for $26,460. This 86k
mile, condition #2 car looks to have been painted one time and is mostly
stock(the hood is ajar). I couldn't see the seats due to the tight
sheepskin seat covers but the owner reported that they were fine. This is a big
price for a 911SC. The presentation was great and the reported concours
wins may have helped achieve this price. Being a coupe rather than the
more common Targa helped also. VIN: 9118201304
Barrett-Jackson has become a "no reserve" only auction. I
wonder why this very rare Hudson truck has a for sale sign on it?
I didn't follow this Alfa......but I like it.
1950 Ford F1 lot # 421.1 sold for $31,320. It is described
as an AACA National Champion and the "best of show" stock F-100 at the Super
Nationals of 2004. It is a nice old truck that someone has spent a lot of
time and money on but really only deserves a condition rating of #3+.
Maybe it was the only stock F-100 at the Super Nationals!
(Actually 1/2 ton Ford trucks from '48 through '50 were called F1, the F100
designation came later.) It is here because my "parts runner" shop truck
is a '50 F2. It isn't shiny like this one. I also have a
'48 Meadow
Green F2 that will be for sale soon.
Russo and Steele
Dr. Lufty sold the following cars at Russo and
Steele in addition to his pair of 220SE's at RM Auctions:
1968 Mercedes 280SL lot# S259 for $50,050.
This is a Medium Red/Parchment #3+ car.
1968 Mercedes 280SL lot# F257 for $33,275.
This is a White #3 driver.
Sorry for no photos.
I hope you enjoyed this little report.
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