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Gooding & Co is auctioning 36 extremely diverse classics online in the “Scottsdale Edition” in January 2021 | Double-declutching

A year ago, Gooding in Scottsdale offered 138 automobiles over two days. They were mainly sold to local bidders who were waiting impatiently for a real hammer to fall. In 2021 everything will be different, the pandemic will require adjustments. Gooding uses the already well-established “Geared Online” approach and offers significantly fewer classics, namely 36, online over a period of five days. Anyone who thinks that the cars would also be cheaper is mistaken, because the average value of USD 362,000 is practically the same as a year ago when the calculation was USD 360,000. The cars are even a bit older, i.e. 52 instead of 48 years.

Porsche 911 2.4 E (1973) – offered as lot 019 at the Gooding & Co “Geared Online Scottsdale Edition” auction from January 18-22, 2021

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Despite the reduced scope, the range is broad and includes various vehicles that are certainly interesting.

The most expensive?

Lot 38 is a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB with a long nose for USD 2 to 2.4 million.

Koenigsegg Regera (2020) – offered as lot 044 at the Gooding & Co “Geared Online Scottsdale Edition” auction from January 18-22, 2021

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However, it is not the most expensive car, because the almost new Koenigsegg Regera from 2020 is valued higher at USD 2.75 to 3.5 million. Will the neoclassic beat the superclassic on the bids too?

The coolest?

For buggy fans it shouldn’t be a question, for others you can at least leave the question mark. But the Meyers Manx from 1968 is certainly an interesting example. The plastic body is a very early buggy, a so-called “pre-tag” model. Since the title is for the year 1959, it can be assumed that the shortened chassis comes from that year. In addition to extensive documentation, the color “32S Dark Green” and the interior also seem to be largely original.

Meyers Manx (1968) – offered as lot 033 at the Gooding & Co “Geared Online Scottsdale Edition” auction from January 18-22, 2021

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You will rarely find a more authentic buggy, at least if you can believe Gooding’s description. The USD 40,000 to 60,000 look in any case self-confident, even if “no reserve” is written next to it, which also applies to other offers.

Austin Mini Moke (1966) – offered as lot 036 at Gooding & Co’s “Geared Online Scottsdale Edition” auction from January 18-22, 2021

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The Meyers Manx still has to fight in the “Cool” hit parade with an Austin Mini Moke from 1966, which should certainly receive a lot of bonus points.

The most elegant?

Certainly one of the most beautiful cars is the Aston Martin DB2 / 4 as a Bertone convertible from 1954, which was estimated at USD 1 to 1.4 million. It is one of only two such special bodies. Chassis LML / 506 is left-hand drive and certainly a welcome participant in beauty competitions.

Aston Martin DB2 / 4 Drophead Coupe (1954) – offered as lot 041 at Gooding & Co’s “Geared Online Scottsdale Edition” auction from January 18-22, 2021

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Of course, it is not without competition at the Gooding auction, such as a Jaguar XK120 from 1950 or the Ferrari 330 GTC from 1967.

Cadillac 452D Five-Passenger Convertible Coupe (1935) – offered as lot 048 at the Gooding & Co “Geared Online Scottsdale Edition” auction from January 18-22, 2021

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And the Packard 452D Five-Passenger Convertible Coupe from 1935 also has elegant lines.

The sportiest?

It is probably not the fastest, but the Bugatti Type 37 from 1926 with chassis number 37227 is certainly one of the cars from the Gooding selection that feel the sportiest when driving. After all, you practically sit “outside” and do so in the same posture as Grand Prix drivers once had. The Type 37 once belonged to Count Stanislaw Czaykowski and was used in many races during that period.

Bugatti Type 37 Grand Prix (1926) – offered as lot 021 at the Gooding & Co “Geared Online Scottsdale Edition” auction from January 18-22, 2021

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Nevertheless, significant parts of the car are said to have been preserved in their original form, and the car is certainly not lacking in patina. However, USD 650,000 to 850,000 are also almost type 35 price levels and there would still be four more cylinders.

Porsche 356 A Speedster (1957) – offered as lot 029 at the Gooding & Co “Geared Online Scottsdale Edition” auction from January 18-22, 2021

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Of course, a Porsche 356 A Speedster from 1957 is also sporty, and it should cost less than half the Bugatti (USD 275,000 to 350,000) and significantly less than the original Speedster was paid for just a few years ago.

The fastest?

A Citroën SM specially prepared for records achieved over 200 MPH, or more precisely 206.446 miles per hour, in 1985. That is over 330 km / h after all. It shouldn’t hold a candle to the already mentioned Koenigsegg, but in terms of style, especially together with the matching towing vehicle and trailer, the Citroën is certainly superior to the Swede. And the three vehicles (2 x SM and trailer) with USD 100,000 to 200,000 (no reserve price) are significantly cheaper.

Citroën SM Land Speed ​​Racer (1972) – offered as lot 047 at the Gooding & Co “Geared Online Scottsdale Edition” auction from January 18-22, 2021

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More information and pictures of the 36 vehicles and the automobilia that are also on offer are available at Gooding website to find.

Vehicles offered

The following table lists all vehicles on offer with estimated prices. The price was converted at the current rate at the time of publication. All statements without guarantee.

Lot vehicle year NoR USD Est from USD Est to CHF Est from CHF Est to EUR Est from EUR Est to
16 Fiat 124 Sport Spider 1974 25,000 35,000 22,250 31’150 20,500 28,700
17th Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1989 Yes 40,000 60,000 35,600 53,400 32,800 49’200
18th MG TF 1954 30,000 40,000 26,700 35,600 24,600 32,800
19th Porsche 911 2.4 E. 1973 70,000 90,000 62,300 80,100 57’400 73,800
20th Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2006 200,000 240,000 178,000 213,600 164,000 196,800
21st Bugatti Type 37 Grand Prix 1926 650,000 850,000 578,500 756,500 533,000 697,000
22nd Jaguar XK120 Roadster 1950 120,000 160,000 106,800 142,400 98’400 131’200
23 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet 1971 250,000 300,000 222,500 267,000 205,000 245,999
24 Porsche 914 2.0 1974 Yes 50,000 70,000 44,500 62,300 41,000 57’400
25th Ferrari 330 GTC 1967 500,000 650,000 445,000 578,500 410,000 533,000
26th Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III BJ8 1967 70,000 90,000 62,300 80,100 57’400 73,800
27 Packard Deluxe Eight 745 Convertible Sedan 1930 200,000 300,000 178,000 267,000 164,000 245,999
28 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider 1960 Yes 45,000 65,000 40,050 57,850 36,900 53,300
29 Porsche 356 A Speedster 1957 275,000 350,000 244,750 311,500 225,500 287,000
30th Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible 1974 40,000 50,000 35,600 44,500 32,800 41,000
31 Porsche 997 GT2 RS 2011 300,000 350,000 267,000 311,500 245,999 287,000
32 Shelby GT350 1969 60,000 80,000 53,400 71’200 49’200 65,600
33 Meyers Manx 1968 Yes 40,000 60,000 35,600 53,400 32,800 49’200
34 Jaguar E-Type Series I 4.2-liter Roadster 1966 220,000 260,000 195,800 231,400 180’400 213,200
35 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupe 1971 90,000 120,000 80,100 106,800 73,800 98’400
36 Austin Mini Moke 1966 Yes 20,000 30,000 17,800 26,700 16,400 24,600
37 Ferrari 275 GTB Long Nose 1966 2,000,000 2,400,000 1,780,000 2,136,000 1,640,000 1,967,999
38 Ferrari 328 GTB 1989 150,000 180,000 133,500 160’200 122,999 147,600
39 Ruxton Model A Sedan 1929 400,000 500,000 356,000 445,000 328,000 410,000
40 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 1971 95,000 120,000 84,550 106,800 77,900 98’400
41 Aston Martin DB2 / 4 Drophead Coupe 1954 1,000,000 1,400,000 890,000 1,246,000 820,000 1,148,000
42 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser 1966 Yes 40,000 60,000 35,600 53,400 32,800 49’200
43 Shelby GT350 1965 375,000 450,000 333,750 400,500 307,500 369,000
44 Koenigsegg Regera 2020 2,750,000 3,500,000 2,447,500 3,115,000 2,255,000 2,870,000
45 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet 1969 100,000 130,000 89,000 115,700 82,000 106,600
46 Chevrolet Camaro Custom 1969 175,000 250,000 155,750 222,500 143,500 205,000
47 Citroën SM Land Speed ​​Racer 1972 Yes 100,000 200,000 89,000 178,000 82,000 164,000
48 Packard 452D Five-Passenger Convertible Coupe 1935 650,000 850,000 578,500 756,500 533,000 697,000
49 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 2010 140,000 180,000 124,600 160’200 114,800 147,600
50 Porsche 911 2.0 E Targa 1969 85,000 95,000 75,650 84,550 69,700 77,900
51 Jaguar E-Type Series II 4.2-liter Coupe 1970 45,000 60,000 40,050 53,400 36,900 49’200

All statements without guarantee

Legend:

  • Column NoR = No Reserve (no reserve price)
  • Column S. = Status:
    V = sold, N = not sold
    Z = withdrawn, U = subject to change