RM Sotheby’s 13th Annual London Auction Offers the Best of Sports and Racing Performance

RM Sotheby’s 13th Annual London Auction Offers the Best of Sports and Racing Performance

RM Sotheby’s is delighted to present 84 unique blue-chip collector cars, 13 lots of automobilia, and one motorcycle at its 13th annual London sale. Set to take place on 24 October at a new location—the renowned Olympia event space in West Kensington—the single-evening auction promises an eclectic lineup of cars for all tastes, including racing and rally greats, stunning high-performance sports and supercars, and modern classics, including a second wave from the much-buzzed-about Youngtimer Collection.

RM Sotheby’s 2019 London sale is also coupled with Sotheby’s presentation of The Ultimate Whisky Collection, the most valuable collection of whisky ever to be offered at auction and the company’s first single-owner offering of spirits, estimated to bring in the region of £4,000,000.

Presented below is a selection of standout highlights, with all lots available for viewing in the London digital catalogue.

Lot 152 1985 Lancia Delta S4 Rally Chassis No. ZLA038AR000000202 Estimate: £725,000 - £800,000

Finished in the legendary Martini livery, this is one of, if not the, first Delta S4 examples to be built for Lancia’s participation in Group B rallying, and one of the first to be used in a World Rally Championship event, driven by legendary Finnish rally driver Henri Toivenen to 1st place at the 1985 RAC Rally.

Lot 140 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 Chassis No. 590 Estimate: £1,050,000 - £1,250,000

This XJR-11 is one of three examples built during the 1989 and 1990 seasons and participated in an incredible 13 races between 1989 and 1990, of which accomplished driver Andy Wallace drove in 12 and achieved three podium finishes during the 1990 season.

Offered from the Autobau Collection

This trio of racing greats offered from the collection of a gentleman racer includes a 2006 Maserati MC12 GT1, purchased new and actively campaigned in GT1 events by its current owner (Est. £1,800,000 - £2,300,000), a Classiche-certified 1994 Ferrari 412 T1, driven by Jean Alesi to 3rd place in the 1994 Brazilian GP, and by Gerhard Berger to 2nd place in the 1994 Italian GP (Est. £1,400,000 - £1,800,000), and a 1990 Porsche 962 C, a two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans participant, finishing 13th overall in 1990 and remaining highly eligible for Historic Group C racing events (Est. £1,000,000 - £1,500,000).

The Youngtimer Collection

RM Sotheby’s is bringing a second wave of The Youngtimer Collection to London, with an enviable group of 18 additional modern classics.

Lot 124 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG Chassis No. WDB1290761F186283 Estimate: £200,000 - £240,000

Delivered new to Japan, the SL 73 AMG is one of fewer than 50 examples built, equipped with the 7.3-litre, 525 bhp V-12 engine made famous by the Pagani Zonda, and shows less than 35,000 km.

Lot 134 1990 Lamborghini LM002 Chassis No. ZA9L00000LLA12188 Estimate: £180,000 - £230,000

Seldom seen at auction outside the U.S., the LM002 is one of just 328 examples and shows less than 100 km on the odometer.

The Forests Collection

The Forests Collection comprises nine modern classics, the proceeds from which will benefit Trillion Trees, a partnership of three of the world’s leading environmental charities. Highlights include:

Lot 112 2001 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Chassis No. WP0ZZZ99Z1S692105 Estimate: £140,000 - £180,000 Offered Without Reserve

One of three GT3-specification 911s offered from the Forests Collection and set for RM Sotheby’s London auction, the GT3 RS was built to N-GT specification and presents as the perfect track-day tool.

Lot 117 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Chassis No. WP0ZZZ99ZJS166703 Estimate: £130,000 - £160,000 Offered Without Reserve

This well-optioned GT3 is presented from single ownership in paint-to-sample Sepia Brown and shows under 1,500 km.

The Collection of David L. Mason O.B.E.

The Collection of David L. Mason O.B.E. comprises four “red-hot” Ferraris, as well as four lots of automobile parts.

Lot 146 2018 Ferrari 488 Challenge Chassis No. ZFF87EXX000236437 Estimate: £180,000 - £230,000

The 488 Challenge competed in seven races in 2019, achieving Fastest Lap in Class for every race, and presents today in immaculate condition, prepared by FF Corse.

Lot 141 2011 Ferrari 458 GT3 Chassis No. 3212 Estimate: £150,000 - £180,000

The 458 GT3 was formerly campaigned by AF Corse and Mtech Racing with British GT wins and comes to auction as the winner of the 2016 Britcar GT Class 1 Championship, as well as the 2017 and 2018 Britcar Sprint Class 1 Championships.

European Sports Cars at their Finest

The London sale is teeming with sports cars without which no discerning collector’s garage would be complete.

Lot 176 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone Chassis No. 4245 Estimate: £800,000 - £1,000,000 Offered Without Reserve

Offered from single-family ownership since 1974, this Miura is presented in supremely original condition throughout, sporting its original paintwork and interior and retaining its original engine.

Lot 163 1968 Aston Martin DB6 Volante Chassis No. DBVC/3677/R Estimate: £550,000 - £650,000

This original, RHD, London-delivery DB6 Volante is one of just 140 examples produced and is offered at auction following a no-expense-spared restoration by Aston Martin Works in 2012.

Modern Marvels

The London sale also features a thrilling selection of late-model supercars, representing the ultimate in power, style, and performance.

Lot 169 2003 Ferrari Enzo Chassis No. ZFFCZ56B000135870 Estimate: £1,500,000 - £1,800,000

The European-delivery Enzo is one of approximately 400 models built, has covered fewer than 15,000 km, and comes to auction having been recently freshened.

Lot 178 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupé Villa d'Este Chassis No. SCFLLCPZ7HGJ33398 Estimate: £400,000 - £550,000

This immaculate Vanquish Zagato example is the 19th of 99 examples built and reads a mere 22 miles on the odometer.

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