RM Sotheby’s First Auction of 2023 has an alluring mix of Supercars and Classics

1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by LeBaron. Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by LeBaron. Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

For its Arizona Auction, the first sale of 2023, RM Sotheby’s has an interesting mix of some of the greatest supercars of all time along with yesteryear classics. The line-up contains both pre- and post-war eras with a trio of supercars and a short-chassis Duesenberg.

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1994 Bugatti EB110 GT painted Bugatti Blue. Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

Some of the highlights include a 1994 Bugatti EB110 GT finished in Bugatti Blue over a special-order two-tone grey leather interior, this quad-turbocharged EB110 benefits from a short ownership history reportedly consisting of just four private caretakers with an estimate ranging between $1,600,000 – $2,000,000. Another rare supercar on offer is a 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort acquired in the fall of 2021 after 29 years of single-family ownership. Presented in a desirable color combination of Grand Prix White over dark blue leather, this extensively documented Porsche comes with a numbers-matching engine and a recent service by Policaro Performance in October 2022 with an estimate ranging from $1,600,000 – $2,000,000.

The Ferrari F40 remains one of the most desirable Ferraris and a hallmark in the world of performance cars with this being a 1992 example having a short ownership history consisting of as few as two caretakers and displays 19,697 kilometers (~12,239 miles) at cataloguing. Specified for the European market and equipped with a catalytic converter, this F40 has an estimate of $2,200,000 – $2,800,000.

1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition by Bertone. Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition by Bertone. Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

Some other cars include a 1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition by Bertone, still riding on its original tires, with fewer than 249 kilometers (155 miles) shown at time of cataloguing plus a 1953 Fiat 8V Coupe by Ghia. The other talked about car is the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by LeBaron – Formerly owned by the Petersen Automotive Museum and Aaron Weiss, this Model J presents very rare coachwork on the short-wheelbase chassis. This Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic is Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Certified.

1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by LeBaron. Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Sedan by LeBaron. Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

Modern hypercars are also there with a La Ferrari from 2004, a 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra, 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 by Scaglietti and a 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone. In total there are 15 cars with estimates at or over $1M.