Gooding Christie's Amelia Island Auction Achieves Over $67 Million in Sales with Record-Breaking Results
Gooding Christie's, the automotive arm of global luxury leader Christie's, achieved remarkable success at its Amelia Island Auction, securing a total of $67.4 million in sales. Held on March 6th and 7th, this event marked the company's first official auction since its merger with Christie's and set a new standard in the collector car auction landscape.
With a sell-through rate of 93% from 144 lots, the auction saw sixteen cars exceed the $1 million mark. The top sale was a 1955 Ferrari 375 MM Berlinetta from the Fred Leydorf Collection, which fetched an impressive $9,465,000. This particular sale highlighted the auction's energetic atmosphere, driven by a fierce bidding battle that culminated in a telephone bidder clinching the deal for this historic Ferrari.
Another significant highlight was the sale of the 1989 RUF CTR 'Yellowbird', which set a new world auction record for the RUF marque by selling for $6,055,000. This sale not only surpassed previous records but also emphasized the growing market strength of modern performance cars. Additionally, the 1997 RUF CTR2 sold for $2,645,000, setting another record for the model.
The auction also featured notable sales of post-war European sports cars, including a 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Series II Coupe Aerodinamico that sold for $2,535,000 and a 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, which went for $2,205,000. Moreover, the event showcased strong results for classic era cars, with a 1935 Avions Voisin C25 Aérodyne achieving a new world record for the model at $1,985,000.
Gooding Christie's President David Gooding expressed satisfaction with the auction's outcomes, noting the high quality of offerings and the spirited bidding across all categories. The event was not only a commercial success but also a demonstration of Gooding Christie's ability to attract top-tier collectibles and achieve premium prices.
The Amelia Island Auctions provided a vibrant start to the year for Gooding Christie's, reflecting the auction house's expertise and strategic approach in the collector car market. The success at Amelia Island sets an optimistic tone for future auctions, with the company looking forward to continuing its 2025 calendar, including the highly anticipated Porsche Air|Water Auction in April.
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