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New York Times
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
Rétromobile Is Heading to New York
In February over five days at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles convention center, 146,000 people attended an event that has been on the Paris show calendar since 1976. There were oysters from Normandy, Champagne and caviar, along with $300 driving shoes and $1,000 leather jackets. But the classic cars — plus the vintage automobile headlights, taillight lenses, radios and other bric-a-brac for sale on nearby tables — were a sure sign that this was not a fashion gala. Rather, it was a car show, French style. Rétromobile to be exact, an indoor colossus that is coming to the Javits Convention Center for the first time in November 2026. Rétromobile is unknown to many Americans who are not immersed in the international vintage car scene. It combines a high-end, classic car auction with displays from European and North American classic car dealers and parts sellers. There are vendors of virtually every classic-car product imaginable, including apparel and automotive artwork. In an interview in June, David Gooding, founder of the auction company Gooding & Company, compared it to Art Basel for cars. The show's ability to surprise and delight with pieces like World War I tanks and early steam-powered vehicles are its calling card. There are no corn dogs or fried Twinkies, but plenty of lobster salad and French wines. Now the big question is, will the show strike a similar chord with a predominantly American audience? Attendance at Rétromobile Paris has been rising since the pandemic, to 146,000 last year from 122,000 in 2022. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Gooding Christie's Amelia Island Auction Achieves Over $67 Million in Sales with Record-Breaking Results
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious 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.
