RM SOTHEBY'S - NEW YORK: ICONS – DIGITAL CATALOGUE NOW LIVE!

NEW YORK: ICONS – DIGITAL CATALOGUE NOW LIVE!

RM Sotheby’s is pleased to announce final and star entries for its third New York Sale, entitled ICONS, set for December 6 at Sotheby's Manhattan headquarters. Latest highlights for the auction certainly ring true to its theme, representing a pair of Le Mans racing legends from two of the world's most revered marques: a 1952 Jaguar C-Type and a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione. RM Sotheby's ICONS sale celebrates the cutting edge of automotive design and is part of a weeklong celebration of auctions and events, entitled "A Life of Luxury", surrounding the newly established Sotheby's Luxury Division. Opening on 30 November, "A Life of Luxury" is one of the most unique auction events of its kind, offering clients and enthusiasts an unparalleled experience at the heart of the auction world spread across jewels, watches, wine, fashion, and of course—cars.

Lot 131 1952 Jaguar C-Type Chassis No. XKC 007 Estimate: $5,500,000 - $7,000,000

The very first C-Type brought into the United States, chassis XKC 007 was originally imported through West Coast Jaguar Distributor Charles Hornburg and retained by him for promotional purposes over the next few months. Entrusted to Phil Hill, one of the greatest American racing drivers of the era, in his capable hands, XKC 007 was the very first C-Type to clinch a victory in the United States at Elkhart Lake in September of 1952. After being sold by Hornburg, the car continued to race with Carlyle Blackwell Jr. in California through 1957. The car has remained in the United States its whole life as one of the most significant C-Types in existence. A truly exceptional car in all regards, it can be credited with expanding Jaguar’s importance and influence in the American sports car racing scene, proving that the manufacturer was truly world-class in every regard.

Lot 141 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizioneby Scaglietti Chassis No. 1451 GT Estimate: $14,000,000 - $17,000,000

One the most successful and significiant competition California Spiders, chassis number 1451 GT was built to full “competizione” specifications boasting alloy bodywork, the very first outside plug Tipo 128F engine, high-lift camshafts, and a competition-spec fuel tank with external fuel filter to make for a truly potent racing machine. Campaigned by Luigi Chinetti’s N.A.R.T., the car was delivered to its first owner, noted sports car dealer and racing driver Bob Grossman, at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans. This was Grossman’s first outing at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe, and with 1451 GT he finished in an exceptional 5th overall and 3rd in class! The car returned with Grossman to the United States where it raced in several SCCA events in the Northeast United States, as well as the Bahamas Speed Week in 1959. The current owner purchased it from single ownership of nearly 26 years and has enjoyed it on both vintage rallies and in concours events following a full restoration by Motion Products Inc. to its original Le Mans livery. The car remains highly eligible for any number of the world’s most exclusive automotive events, including next year’s Le Mans Classic. One of the most desirable models from the most revered brand in automotive history, this California Spider is truly superb in every way.

The C-Type and the California Spider lead a group of 31 iconic automobiles set for the 6 December sale, from Classic Era beauties through to the most technologically advanced supercars of today. Please visit the RM Sotheby's website to view a complete list of offerings.

Lot 134 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Chassis No. 198.040.5500593 Estimate: $1,300,000 - $1,500,000 Lot 126 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Chassis No. 198.042.7500649 Estimate: $1,250,000 - $1,500,000 Offered Without Reserve Without a doubt the most celebrated Mercedes-Benz ever built, the 300 SL was truly a legend in its own time and today remains just as desirable as it was when it was new. The ICONS sale presents a pair of 300SLs, a Gullwing and a Roadster, offering collectors the best of both worlds in sampling the very best of Mercedes-Benz in the late-1950s. Lot 148 1990 Lamborghini LM002 Chassis No. ZA9LU45A2LLA12186 Estimate: $400,000 - $500,000 Lot 149 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Chassis No. ZA9CA05A2KLA12608 Estimate: $200,000 - $250,000 Offered Without Reserve In the 1980s, Lamborghini was truly the most outrageous supercar manufacturer, and the Countach and LM002 the most outrageous of the outrageous. The Countach is a 25th Anniversary edition offered from long-term ownership. With only 15,708 km on its odometer, it has recently been restored in the quintessentially 1980s color combination of bianco over bianco. The ying to the Countach’s yang, the all-black LM002 is one of 301 examples built and just 48 sold new to the United States. Fresh from a five-year nut-and-bolt restoration, it is truly one of the rarest and most exciting Lamborghinis ever built. Would these make for the perfect two-car garage? We think so.

Sotheby’s Wine is delighted to present a selection of fine and rare wines from around the globe for this auction in collaboration with RM Sotheby’s. Featured are the greatest producers and vintages celebrated in the wine auction market. We are pleased to offer all of these wines, available at the perfect serving temperature, in the saleroom for the immediate enjoyment of the winning bidder. For more information on the selection available, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.