Après plusieurs ventes réussies en Europe, RM Auctions a dispersé au marteau une centaine de voitures dont beaucoup d'exceptionnels témoignages de l'histoire et du design automobile.
Attendue pour établir une enchère élevée, la Ferrari Superamerica Cabriolet SWB n'a pas déçu, emportant même un record pour un tel modèle avec une adjudication à 2,8 millions d'euros, très au dessus de son estimation haute de 2,450,000 €.
Il est vrai que cette voiture, magnifiquement dessinée par Pininfarina est la dernière d'une série de six voitures. Elle ajouta à son pedigree deux exclusivités, elle fut exposée aux salons de Genève et de New York 1962 et reçut, à ce titre, nombre d'options dont l'équipement unique en phares carénés.
Vendue sur place au concessionnaire de Phoenix, cette voiture entama une petite carrière sportive et s'aligna même sur le lac salé de Bonneville. Après avoir plusieurs fois changé de mains, elle fut vendue en 1973 à un collectionneur français qui la fit restaurer et repeindre en rouge foncé à la Carrozzeria Fantuzzi de Modène. Après plus de trente ans, elle retraversa l'Atlantique en 2005 où un autre collectionneur décida de la reprendre de A à Z pour lui offrir une finition concours.
Aux Etats-Unis, on sait ce que cela veut dire et les artisans qui ont œuvré pour sa réfection ont été primés dans leurs spécialités. Les tenants de la restauration nuancée en sont pour leurs frais et, de passage au redoutable concours d'élégance de Peeble Beach, la Superamerica a frôlé la note maximale (100 points) mais a subi la modeste contrariété de quatre demi points de démérite pour trois détails qui ont été par la suite réglés et le quatrième soigneusement conservé - attribué au nom d'une….peinture trop brillante ! C'est sur cette voiture, absolument sublime et dotée de son hard top d'origine, que les enchérisseurs ont bataillé pour établir ce prix hors normes.
Une autre voiture exceptionnelle, la Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage établit également une record du monde pour son type avec une vente à 2,464 millions euros. Parmi les lots proposés, sept voitures atteignent plus de € 1 million, dont cinq dépassent le cap des 2 millions d'euros. Les acheteurs sont venus de 33 pays différents
» Autres résultats notables de la vente :
La Ferrari 250 GT LWB Tour de France, ex-Harrah de 1957, s / n 0925 GT, à € 2,352,000
La Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder 1959, s / n 1253 GT, à € 2,072,000
La Delahaye 135 MS 1938 Cabriolet, s / n 49197, à € 1,792,000
La Rolls-Royce Phantom II 1933 «spécial Town Car» par Brewster, s / n 218 AMS, à € 1,456,000
La Ferrari 275 GTB / 4 Berlinetta 1967, s / n 10045, à € 767,200
L'Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato Spider 1930, s / n 8513064, à € 879,200
Le Shelby Cobra Roadster 289 Le Mans Racing Car 1963, s / n CSX 2136, à € 744,800
La célèbre Rolls-Royce Phantom II 40/50 HP All Weather Cabriolet 1934, s 188PY / n, célébré comme le «Star of India», à € 644 000
L'Aston Martin DB2 Vantage Saloon 1950, s LML/50/19 / n, à € 291 200 soit, dans une guerre d'enchères, € 100.000 de plus que son estimation haute (175.000 €)mercia
The inaugural Sporting Classics of Monaco
auction, held at the Grimaldi Forum on 1st May, saw five automobiles fetch
prices in excess of €2,000,000 and two new world records get set. Registered bidders
came from 33 different countries on the telephone, over the Internet and
assembled in the standing-room-only venue. RM welcomed a number of first-time
clients to its Monaco debut with new bidders representing 28 percent of all
registrations. In addition, approximately 3,300 people watched the live
streaming video coverage of the sale over the Internet.
The event’s top seller was a rare 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet
Pininfarina SWB, s/n 3309 SA, setting a new world record for a Superamerica
when it sold for €2,800,000 ($3,799,600), well exceeding its high estimate of
€2,450,000. A rare 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 ‘Birdcage’, s/n 2470, also set a new
world record for a Birdcage at €2,464,000 ($3,343,648).
The sale’s cover car, the 1937 BMW 328 MM ‘Bügelfalte’, s/n 85032, exchanged
hands less than 24 hours after the sale’s conclusion for a confidential sum and
is not included in the final sale results.
Overall, 88 of the 105 pre- and post-war motor cars changed hands to produce an
86 percent sell-through rate, and the event achieved €33,235,917 ($45,101,139)
in total sales, making Sporting Classics of Monaco’s debut one of the most
successful automobile auctions ever held.
Top Sales: 1962
Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet Pininfarina SWB €2.800.000 1962
Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta €2.632.000 1960
Maserati Tipo 61 "Birdcage" €2.464.000 1957
Ferrari 250 GT LWB Tour de France €2.352.000 1959
Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder €2.072.000 1938
Delahaye 135 MS Competition Cabriolet by Figoni & Falaschi €1.792.000
1933
Rolls-Royce Phantom II Special Town Car by Brewster €1.456.000 1930
Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS by Zagato €879.200 1965
Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy Berlinetta €784.000 1967
Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta €767.200

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A beautiful machine.
Now, what watch would I wear while driving that car... I wonder...
He always bids on the biggest...
Best,
Nicolas
On my travels to Boston, my daughter thought it would be nice to see an ocean view in Maine. Well not only did I get to see the endless ocean from a deserted beach but I fell into the fringed waters. My daughter wanted to get a photo of me close to the water and before I knew it a big wave came up. I started to run and lost my shoe to the tide, in my attempt to recapture my shoe, I fell forward into the ice cold water... burrrr!
On our way back to the main highway I caught a glimpse of this grand little car. My daughter thought it was quite humorous that I pleaded with her to stop, on a cold day, all wet, just to get this shot. The car looked like it was just sitting there waiting for me.
By the way, what is it?
Cheers,
Helen

Ming
I had a great time. I'm so thankful Thomas reminded me to bring a good pair of walking shoes and that Aaron helped me with my wardrobe – those suggestions made all the difference in the world. Hugs and kisses to ya’ll!
Though it was pretty much a dry trip, I managed to sneak in a glass of Poulle Fusse at a cozy French restaurant (shhh - don't tell anyone)! It’s my secret.
Ciao,
Helen
This message has been edited by elanoftroy on 2010-05-17 21:05:04 This message has been edited by elanoftroy on 2010-05-17 21:06:07
The name of the restaurant was Bouchee on Newbury Street, it was night time and I sat outside with the heat of the torches. I had a treat of Foie Gras and Chicken Liver Mousse... I get chills up my back when I remember how good it was... Oh, and It was the most amazing time of year to be there; all the trees everywhere were in bloom. The city looked like a big bouquet.
One of the first restaurants we all went to was Le's in Harvard Square. My daughter ordered a savory dish called Pho for all including a drink called Bubble Tea. It was all delicious and we had a great time there. Question - what was the soft balls in the bubble tea? Actually, forget that I asked; I don't want to know because I enjoyed it so much. No turning back now. I ate more of what I didn't know what it was than what I did. A while back I made a promise to someone here on Purists that I would try these Asian foods I'm not familiar with and not refuse. Well I did it, yeah!
My daughter has six room mates, three girls and three boys. The three boys are all musicians either going to Harvard or Berkley School of Music. Here's a cute production of a song written by one of the boys... he's the lead guy and singer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Ys0KhvWWM
There's one more if you're interested in seeing it.
Ciao,
Helen
Hi DRMW,
You might not want to order "Boba Milk Tea" in Taiwan by specifying "Boba"... haha, as you might get something else. It's more known as Cen Cu (Pearl) Milk Tea.
Regards,
ATM
by Noah Joseph (RSS feed ) on May 5th 2010 at 7:24PM