Florida: In an automotive world absolutely reconfigured after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, production lines have blocked and hit sales of new cars with drops of 20% and more, here’s a domain where the pandemic has affected: market values and call for traditional and collectible sales.
“It’s been a crazy career, but it’s been smart, it’s been smart,” David Gooding tells me, adding that Gooding and Co’s personal sales business. is booming. Have you noticed that sales are under pressure, desperation? “
“And I don’t. A lot of other people who own those cars have a lot of money. I just didn’t see a desperate sale. The market is strong.”
We met in the new commercial space that his eponymous company had purchased in July to distribute its car catalog centrally because the auctions held at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance would not take place this year.
Instead, Gooding and his team will hold their first online car auction. They were already making plans to start integrating online sales into creating live auctions, especially for older, more fashionable cars that young buyers would be interested in owning. COVID-19 just accelerated the process, he says.
“The good fortune of Bring a Trailer [online auction site] has helped us,” says Gooding. “Does this mean that each and every online sales will work? No. But I’m pretty sure.”
The sale does not directly update Pebble: the cars that were planned for this sale are not sold here. But the 54 comes with everything, from a 1972 gold Volvo 1800 ES (estimated: $25,000 to $35,000) and a half-ton Ford pickup truck from 1941 ($25,000 to $35,000) to a Bugatti Type 57 two-tone green convertible ($1.3 million to $1.6 million). )) and 3 of the “Ferrari Five”, an Enzo, an F40 and an F50. (The 288 GTO and LaFerrari, none of which are for sale, are the missing pair).
Auctions will open at 9:00 a.m. West Coast time on Monday, August 3, and continue until noon, West Coast time, Friday, August 7. These are the maximum batches to consider.
Lot: 56 Estimate: $2.75 million – $3.25 million. The flagship car of the sale, this Ferrari will show how, if there is, COVID-19 has affected the appetite for the world’s premier collection brand.
The oversized production Ferrari 275 comes with a rare torsion tube engine configuration and six car carburetor factory outlets. Another special detail: the optional fuel cap placed outdoors of the car. Rare (for Ferrari) in the white factory inventory (“Bianco”) with a beige interior of pristine origin, the car has been kept in a state appreciated by smart owners and is accompanied by two sets of wheels, owner’s manuals and other spare parts.
Lot: 61 Estimate: $950,000 – $1.25 million. Rally cars, especially Porsche cars, have been incredibly desirable in recent months. It will be attractive to see if you check or oppose the trend.
Lot: Estimate: $60,000 – $80,000. With the exaggeration surrounding the new Ford Bronco and Land Rover Defender and their respective original versions, can a first compatriot endure?
The two-door hood is presented with the classic soft olive green paint in a Coral Livery interior. Not everything is perfectly original, but it’s probably the best, mechanically speaking. Restorations included a more modern Toyota 2F engine, electric force steering, An Old Man Emu suspension and a new exhaust system.
Lot: 76 Estimate: $1.2 million – $1.4 million. Whether in the form of a seagull or convertible, the Mercedes 300 SL is collector’s favorites. They have kept their price for a long time and the pandemic deserves not to undermine this lasting power. Finding one that serves as a custom is the dream of many collectors.
The fact that this car is original, unsustainable, with the infrequent “Rudge” wheels supplied in the factory, makes this car incredibly special. Some SL homeowners would possibly be tempted to buy this car just for them.
But it will take time to take care of this vehicle for road use. “Recently acquired through the loader, the seagull first began operating in many years, but will require a new mechanical commissioning before the road is used,” as indicated in the auction catalogue.
Lot: 67 Estimate: $200,000 – $250,000. Unreassefied barn finds have been popular for more than two or three years, especially among Jaguars, Mustangs and Porsche creditors. If it is sold, and at what price, it will imply whether this trend will continue.
With 3 owners since 1965, this is Porsche-phile’s dream location: absolutely intact and unre restored, in the original portrait and waiting for some love. Gooding points out that the small two-seater, with a rare protective ring and caged headlights, is the ideal candidate for a complete recovery of the structure outlaw or mechanical service with competition quality, preparing it for use in Porsche’s numerous exclusive rallies and events. .
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