RM Sotheby’s 2016 Monterey Auction

RM Sotheby’s 2016 Monterey Auction

Posted: 03.07.2016
Source: RM Sotheby’s

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RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction Highlighted By The First Alfa 2.9 To Be Offered at Public Sale This Century

Posted: 21.07.2016
Source: RM Sotheby’s

• RM Sotheby’s unveils stunning 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B as the latest star attraction for its Monterey sale, August 19–20 in California
• The ultimate Italian sports car of its era, the beautifully restored Alfa—affectionately known as an ‘Alfa 2.9’—is expected to set a new auction benchmark for a pre-war automobile
• On preview at Sotheby’s New York from today through early August, the Alfa 2.9 headlines a magnificent group of five vehicles from the esteemed Sam & Emily Mann Collection; group also features a very early, award-winning Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France, and a 1926 Miller Locomobile Junior 8 Special with the longest continuous racing history of any Miller 91
• Complete RM Sotheby’s Monterey digital catalogue now available online here: http://bit.ly/2abA69I
• Video highlighting the Sam and Emily Mann Collection available here: http://bit.ly/2aeJTdn

NEW YORK (July 21, 2016) –  A rare 1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Touring Spider—the pre-war equivalent to the Ferrari 250 GTO—is the latest star attraction to be announced for RM Sotheby’s upcoming Monterey sale, August 19–20 during the famed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance week in California. One of five cars on offer from the esteemed Sam and Emily Mann Collection, the tremendously valuable “2.9” (as it is known among aficionados) rounds out an impressive catalogue of some 100 collector cars on offer at the upcoming auction. Significantly, the Alfa’s presentation on the Monterey Peninsula marks the first time a “2.9” has been offered at public sale this century, setting the scene for a truly exciting auction.

The Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B represents the ultimate original gran turismo. The Italian equivalent of the Bugatti Atlantique, it is a symphony of fabulously intricate engineering, thrilling power, and sinful beauty that incorporates independent suspension and a remarkable straight-eight engine with gear-driven overhead cams and two superchargers. It is believed that only 32 original chassis were produced in various configurations (rarer even than the aforementioned 250 GTO) and the survivors are arguably the most sought-after of all pre-war automobiles.

One of approximately 12 Touring Spiders known to exist, the stunning Alfa on offer, chassis no. 412041, has been a crown jewel of the Sam and Emily Mann Collection for two decades. Documented by renowned Alfa Romeo authority Simon Moore in his book, The Immortal 2.9: Alfa Romeo 8C 2900, it is the recipient of an immaculate, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance award-winning restoration by 2.9 guru, Tony Merrick, and has been a frequent participant in concours d’elegance and vintage rallies. Perhaps the most persuasive testament to the quality of the car’s restoration and subsequent expert care, along with the effortless drivability of the 8C 2900, is the fact that the Manns have spent over 12,000 miles behind the wheel, including seven 8C Alfa Tours between 1999 and 2013, in addition to the Copperstate 1000, the Colorado Grand, the California Mille and the California Classic Rally.  A rare sight at auction, the featured Alfa is expected to surpass the current record for a pre-war automobile sold at auction by a comfortable margin when it goes under the RM gavel next month. In the lead up to the sale, the Alfa 2.9 is available for preview at Sotheby’s New York (corner of York Avenue and 72^nd Street) from today through until early August.

“The Alfa 2.9 is a car of peerless engineering and extreme elegance— in my mind it represents the absolute highest echelon of car collecting and is a perfect fit for our sale during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance week,” says Ian Kelleher, Managing Director, RM Sotheby’s West Coast Division. “From the standpoint of an automotive enthusiast, there is perhaps no more resplendent sound than that of the twin supercharged, dual overhead cam straight-eight engine of the mighty Alfa 8C at full speed. Without question, acquiring a car of such magnitude establishes one’s collection at the forefront of the hobby.”

The Alfa Romeo headlines a selection of five extraordinary cars from the esteemed Sam and Emily Mann Collection set for RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction. The collection, a labor of love by Sam—an accomplished industrial designer—and his wife of 45 years, Emily, is celebrated as one of the world’s leading car collections, noted for its incredible quality, rarity and presentation.

Additional collection highlights set for Monterey include:

• the 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione ‘Tour de France’, chassis no. 0507 GT, a part of the Mann Collection for over 15 years and a very early example of the ultimate Ferrari GT of its era. Magnificently restored to the condition in which it enjoyed a wonderful period racing career, including the 1956 Mille Miglia and the 1959 Tour de France, the featured TdF was shown at the 2006 Cavallino Classic where it was judged Best of Show GT. It has successfully completed two Colorado Grands and the California Mille among other events (Est. $7,000,000 – $9,000.000);

• an authentic, early 1908 American Underslung 50 HP Roadster, chassis no. 1427, one of only a handful of the potent, well-engineered American Underslungs equipped with original factory roadster bodywork, and one of even fewer still with the 50-horsepower engine. Formerly of the renowned Lindley Bothwell and D. Cameron Peck Collections, chassis no. 1427 comes to auction having been sympathetically maintained and mechanically sorted (Est $1,400,000 – $1,750,000);

• the historically important 1926 Miller Locomobile Junior 8 Special, chassis no. 8; raced at Indianapolis from 1926–1929, chassis no. 8 has the longest continuous racing history of any Miller 91 and was driven by some of the most prominent drivers of its era, including Cliff Durant, Eddie Herme, Russ Snowberger and Fred Frame. It comes to auction having been authentically restored (Est $750,000 – $1,000,000); and,

• the 1926 Bentley 3-4½ Litre Tourer in the style of Vanden Plas, chassis no. 911. A faithful recreation of the legendary “Old Mother Gun”, this thrilling Bentley has been properly sorted for rallies and tours (Est. $600,000 – $750,000).

Kelleher adds, “These five examples represent some of the finest of their individual models. Each has been meticulously maintained and cared for, and exhibits breathtaking presentation. We’re thrilled to have been entrusted with these cars by Sam and Emily Mann; they reflect Sam and Emily’s finely honed eye for aesthetics and design, and will unquestionably be the centerpiece of any important automotive collection.”

The five vehicles from the Sam and Emily Mann Collection join a magnificent roster of other blue-chip automobiles slated for the upcoming RM Sotheby’s sale, including the very first Shelby Cobra, CSX 2000; the 1956 Le Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type; a spectacular 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider; and an eye-popping 1957 BMW 507, which is offered for public sale for the first time in Monterey. Reinforcing RM Sotheby’s reputation as the market leader in the presentation of private collections at auction, in addition to the Sam and Emily Mann Collection, the sale will also feature a selection of vehicles from the Jim Click Ford Performance Collection and the Riverside International Automotive Museum. A complete list of entries for RM’s Monterey auction is available in the digital catalogue, now available here: http://bit.ly/2abA69I.

A tradition spanning more than 30 years, RM Sotheby’s annual Monterey auction, held during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance week, returns to the Portola Hotel & Spa in downtown Monterey, California, August 19-20. For full event details please visit www.rmsothebys.com or call +1 519 352 4575.

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Le Mans Winning Ex-Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type and Works Ferrari 268 SP Headline RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction

Posted: 07.07.2016
Source: RM Sotheby’s

BLENHEIM, Ontario, 7 July, 2016

Offered for public sale for the first time in nearly two decades, RM Sotheby’s has announced that one of the most important and original Jaguar D-Types in existence will headline its flagship Monterey sale, August 19–20 in California. The first D-Type supplied by Jaguar to a privateer team, chassis no. XKD 501 heads to the auction block as a permanent part of Le Mans lore, having claimed the overall victory at the grueling 24-hour race in 1956.

Born to succeed the famous Jaguar C-Type’s dominance at Le Mans in the 1950s, the D-Type had purposeful and beautiful looks, pioneering engineering and outright fire power. In its day, no-one had seen anything like the revolutionary curved body penned by Malcolm Sayer. Not only a thing of beauty, it also was the first to incorporate a unique monocoque construction, combining the body and frame to form structural integrity. Its 3.4-litre engine was rated at 245bhp, propelling the car to a blistering 169 mph at Le Mans during testing.

The immensely significant Jaguar D-Type on offer, chassis no. XKD 501, was sold new to Ecurie Ecosse and dispatched on May 5, 1955; it was easily identified as part of the famed Scottish racing team’s stable by its signature Scottish Flag Metallic Blue livery with the St. Andrews cross emblazoned on the front fenders, a guise it continues to wear to this day. Designed to excel in the crucible of motorsport, the car’s greatest performance was registered at the famed 1956 Le Mans 24 Hours, where, piloted by Ninian Sanderson and Ron Flockhart, it competed alongside three factory longnose cars. By the race’s final lap, only 14 entries remained in the field with the Ecurie Ecosse D-Type going on to claim a comfortable victory, having averaged 104 mph for over 2,500 miles. The car later went on to race at Goodwood, Aintree and the 1957 Mille Miglia, prior to being retired from competition in June that year.

Since retirement, XKD 501 has been in the custodianship of just three private owners and has been meticulously maintained. A part of one of America’s most respected collections since 1999, it has been featured at many of the world’s leading concours events, including the 2002 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it won the Jaguar Competition class and the Road & Track award. It returns to the Monterey Peninsula in August – this time to the auction stage – where it is set to comfortably eclipse the current record for a British automobile sold at auction. A vehicle notable for not only its incredible history and rarity, but also its beautifully authentic presentation, its offering presents an exclusive opportunity to not only acquire the most important Jaguar racing car ever made, but an incredible piece of Le Mans heritage.

“XKD 501 is without question one of the world’s most significant competition cars,” comments Shelby Myers, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s. “It has an incredible racing pedigree, having won the most grueling contest in sports car racing, the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans, and importantly, is without any stories. What’s more is its amazing originality; pure in terms of body, chassis and engine, there is no other Le Mans winner from this period that is as original as this car.  We are extremely honored to have been entrusted with XKD 501 by its important caretaker for our Monterey sale; it’s a decision that again reaffirms RM as the auction house of choice for the sale of the world’s most important automobiles.”

Another important competition car with Le Mans history and slated for RM Monterey is the 1962 Ferrari 268 SP, chassis no. 0798. Like the D-Type, this Ferrari 268 SP has an enviable and well-documented racing pedigree.

Chassis no. 0798 claims extreme rarity in the Ferrari lineage; it is the third of just six 268 SP examples originally produced, of which only five remain, and one of only two originally fitted with the outstanding 2.6-liter eight-cylinder engine. It is further differentiated from its peers by its unique shark nose along with its cut down windscreen and lowered tail which make for a sleek profile. The car was integral to Ferrari’s testing at Le Mans in 1962, being the factory racing and development car and subsequent Works entry at the 24 Hours of Le Mans that same year. It was later sold to North American Racing Team (NART) owner, Luigi Chinetti, who campaigned it under the NART banner from late–1962 through 1963, including at such events as Bahamas Speed Week, Sebring and the Canadian Grand Prix.

After passing through the hands of various noted collectors, 0798 eventually found its way into Pierre Bardinon’s esteemed Mas du Clos Collection in 1969, where it remained for the next 27 years. Its current gentleman owner has fastidiously maintained the car for nearly two decades, during which time it has been displayed at select major events around the world, including the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Ferrari Days at Spa-Francorchamps, the Cavallino Classic and the Ferrari 60^th Anniversary Concours. An exceptional matching-numbers car, it comes to auction with the all-important Ferrari Classiche certification (Estimate available upon request).

“The Ferrari 268 SP is a groundbreaking automobile in every regard,” states Gord Duff, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s. “Not only was it rare to start with, but only five examples remain in existence. Its dramatic Fantuzzi spider coachwork represented a complete departure from prior Maranello coachwork and included design cues that became instrumental to seminal Ferrari racers such as the 250 P and 330 P, and even influenced Scaglietti-built berlinettas such as the 250 LM. All this, combined with an exceptional provenance, make it one of the finest and most desirable 1960s Ferrari sports-racers to be offered in many years.”

A tradition spanning more than 30 years, RM Sotheby’s annual Monterey auction, held during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance week, returns to the Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center, August 19-20.

RM Sotheby’s 2016 Monterey Auction – The Ferrari Lots

Posted: 03.07.2016
Source: RM Sotheby’s

Ferrari 750 Monza and Ford GT40 MK i Street Car Join RM Sotheby’s Monterey Sale

Posted: 16.06.2016
Source: RM Sotheby’s

BLENHEIM, Ontario, 16 June, 2016

RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles, is thrilled to add two icons of competition and performance to its flagship Monterey sale, August 19-20 in California: the 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider, chassis no. 0510 M, and the 1966 Ford GT40 Mk I, chassis no. P/1057. Alongside the previously announced Jim Click Ford Performance Collection, these latest additions are part of a growing showcase set for this year’s RM sale dedicated to celebrating cars with significant American history.

The 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider, chassis no. 0510M, represents an important piece of Ferrari competition history, and was one of the most rewarding sports racers of its era. A superlative example of the breed, 0510M boasts a significant American racing provenance having been successfully campaigned in period by the ‘Big Three’ of the American racing scene – Phil Hill, Carroll Shelby and Jim Hall.

Sold new to Allen Guiberson of Dallas, Texas, who owned and campaigned multiple early Ferraris, 0510M was finished in the distinctive color combination of white with a dark blue triangle stretching from the car’s nose to its windshield. The car retained this unique color scheme for the 1955 season, where it achieved great success at the hands of some of motor racing’s great drivers. Among highlights were a 2^nd overall at its debut event, the 12 Hours of Sebring, with Phil Hill and Carroll Shelby behind the wheel, closely followed by a 1^st place finish for the Del Monte Trophy at the Pebble Beach road races in April 1955. At the end of the 1955 season, 0510 M was sold to brothers Richard “Dick” Hall and Jim Hall, who continued to campaign the car to strong finishes through 1956, including 1^st overall at Pebble Beach with Carroll Shelby at the helm.

Prior to the start of the 1957 season, Jim Hall purchased the car outright from his brother, continuing to successfully race the car, mainly in his home state of Texas. After its retirement from the racing scene, 0510M remained carefully preserved in storage with Hall for nearly 40 years, before being expertly restored in the mid-1990s. This process saw the car return to its former glory, including its recognizable blue and white livery. It has since been a popular sight at various car events around the country, including the 1997 Monterey Historics, where it appeared as part of a tribute to Carroll Shelby, and later, the 2005 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it was part of a special display honoring Phil Hill and Sir Stirling Moss.

Offered complete with its original drivetrain, 0510M comes to market following an incredible 60 years in the ownership of Jim Hall. Monterey is considered a highly fitting location for the car’s sale following its earlier success at the Pebble Beach road races, and display at some of the area’s most prominent car events (Est. $4,000,000 – $5,500,000).

“A fantastic piece of motorsport history, chassis 0510M is likely the most original 750 Monza in existence; its provenance and importance are second to none,” states Jack Boxstrom, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s. “While many four-cylinder Ferrari sports racers fell to the crucible of motorsport or general neglect following their racing careers, this particular example has been incredibly preserved. It’s highly successful competition history—which includes three legends of American racing—coupled with its superb condition, and the fact it is offered directly by its owner of 60 years, no less, one of the drivers who campaigned it in period, place it in a class of its own.”

An American legend for the road: 1966 Ford GT40 Mk I

The American-raced Monza will be joined at RM’s Monterey sale by another stateside performance legend with its roots in racing and Carroll Shelby behind its success; the 1966 Ford GT40 Mk I, chassis no. P/1057. Ferrari had long-dominated the racetrack, and after a failed bid to acquire the Italian manufacturer, Ford’s desire to dethrone the vaunted Scuderia was only heightened. Ford did just that in 1966, with the Ford GT40 campaigned by none other than Shelby American claiming victory at Le Mans for four consecutive years.

When the GT40 entered Mark I production, 50 examples were required to meet FIA homologation, 31 of which were destined for the street. Chassis no. P/1057 was born a road car and has remained so ever since, though the specification implies little drop-off in performance from its racing siblings. Elevating its rarity, the featured GT40 was one of 20 cars allocated to Ford’s Promotion and Disposal Program when new, and one of seven road cars consigned to Shelby American for retail.

Originally sold to Nick Nero of Kansas City, Missouri, P/1057 spent the better part of its first decade as a daily driver under a handful of private owners, before entering hibernation in the early 1970s. In 1984, the car was acquired by well-known and highly respected GT40 restorer Robert Ash, who undertook a thorough, exacting restoration, right down to cleaning up the factory-issued hoses and spark-plug wires, and reconditioning the original carburetors and unusual competition-style 180-degree crossover exhaust. After appearances at several niche events, P/1057 was sold to its current gentleman owner in 1991, and has since been carefully maintained as part of one of the most astute collections in the U.S., the vendor thoroughly enjoying using the car as it was intended—on the open road. With single ownership for the past 25 years and having never been offered publicly, this exceptional GT40 comes to Monterey recently serviced for continued roadworthiness, including a rebuild of its original engine (Est. $3,250,000 – $3,750,000).

“The GT40’s caretaker of the last quarter century attests to the fact that while rated at 400+ hp, the car’s legendary Ford V-8 engine actually develops closer to 425-450 hp. It comes on strong up until 3,000 rpm, after which its race-bred pedigree really shows,” says Shelby Myers, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s. “A truly exhilarating drive, its next enthusiast owner won’t be disappointed when they get behind the wheel.”

The 750 Monza and the GT40 Mk I join an exceptional roster of 100 blue-chip collector cars slated for RM Sotheby’s 2016 Monterey sale. A tradition spanning more than 30 years, the annual RM auction returns to the Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center, August 19-20 during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance week.

RM Group of Companies to Offer Select Vehicles From Riverside International Automotive Museum at Summer California Auctions

Posted: 13.06.2016
Source: RM Sotheby’s

CULVER CITY, California, 13 June, 2016

The RM group of companies, incorporating RM Sotheby’s and Auctions America, will reaffirm its reputation as the auction houses of choice for private collection sales this summer, with the presentation of select automobiles from the esteemed Riverside International Automotive Museum (RIAM). The group of 49 vehicles offered from the So-Cal museum collection will be divided between Auctions America’s upcoming Santa Monica sale, June 25-26, and RM Sotheby’s flagship Monterey event, August 19-20, both in California.

Founded by racing enthusiasts Ray and Doug Magnon in 2006, the Riverside International Automotive Museum is the result of the passion and appreciation of the father-son team, dedicated to preserving and displaying the rich history of California’s motor sports heritage. In addition, tying to the family’s Italian roots, the museum features one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Maserati road cars in the United States, including an example of every Maserati model that has been made available in the U.S. since 1951. To house their growing collection, the family built a 20,000-square foot facility in Riverside, California in 2006, opening the museum to the public in December 2007.

Following Doug Magnon’s passing in 2015, select vehicles from the museum will be offered at auction this summer, providing opportunity for other passionate enthusiasts to enjoy the cars, just as Doug did, and to continue his legacy for preserving and celebrating automotive history.

“It’s an absolute privilege to be involved with the sale of such an important collection as the Riverside International Automotive Museum,” says David Swig, Car Specialist, RM group of companies.

“The collection is truly representative of the genuine enthusiasm of the Magnon family, specifically Ray and Doug, for the Maserati marque and AAR Eagle Indy cars in particular. When it comes to the Maseratis, it’s unprecedented to have the opportunity to offer such a complete ‘library’ collection, and certainly an occasion we expect will command the attention of Maserati enthusiasts worldwide. Additionally, the significance of the series of Gurney Eagles to Indy racing and the history of American racing car construction cannot be overstated. We’re honored to have this opportunity to pay tribute the passion of Ray and Doug Magnon, and to share their legacy with the global collector community.”

Philip Yanni, board member for the Riverside International Automotive Museum, adds: “Doug was well-known and respected in the Maserati community, and his passion for Italian cars was renowned. He was passionate about Maserati and Eagle race cars in particular, and his collection reflects that. His cars didn’t collect dust – he actively drove them, raced them, and enjoyed them.”

Highlights for Auctions America’s Santa Monica sale, June 25-26

Auctions America will present 34 vehicles from RIAM as a featured highlight at its upcoming Santa Monica sale, June 25-26. The group, which will be offered entirely without reserve, comprises an eclectic series of American and European racers and sports cars from the 1950s through early 2000s. Of particular note is a group of 14 Maseratis, which run the gamut from a 1967 Maserati Mistral Coupe (Est. $110,000 – 140,000) following through to successor models such as the Indy and Merak, as well as late-model collectibles including a 2005 Maserati Spyder 90^th Anniversary Cambiocorsa (Est. $35,000 – $40,000), and a 2006 Maserati Gran Sport Victory Cambiocorsa (Est. $55,000 – $75,000).

Additional highlights slated for the Auctions America podium include

·         a limited-edition 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, showing just 3,300 miles (Est. $250,000 – $300,000);

·         a well-optioned 2006 Ford GT, finished in metallic grey with stripes and sporting only 1,900 miles from new (Est. $250,000 – $300,000);

·         a 1994 Jaguar XJ 220, a substantially original example of Britain’s most iconic supercar (Est. $225,000 – $275,000); and,

·         a series of Ferraris, including a very original 1977 308 GTB (Est. $80,000 – $100,000), through to a 2001 360 F1 Spider (Est. $70,000 – $90,000);

and a 2007 F430 F1 Spider (Est. $90,000 – $120,000).

Held at the historic Barker Hangar, Auctions America’s Santa Monica sale has emerged as a new highlight on Southern California’s collector car scene in recent years, raising the bar for collector car auctions with its quality and diversity of product. The RIAM cars will join a docket of some 300 handpicked automobiles and select automobilia consigned to next week’s event.

Highlights for RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale, August 19-20

Auctions America’s sister company, RM Sotheby’s, will also proudly support the sale of the RIAM Collection, presenting 15 vehicles from the museum at its flagship Monterey sale, August 19-20 during the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance week. The offering is again highlighted by a superb group of Maseratis—11 in total, spanning 54 years of production—which range from a rare example of the marque’s first true production car, a 1951 Maserati A6G/2000 Coupe bodied by Pinin Farina, through to a dramatic 2005 Maserati MC12, one of the most significant modern Italian supercars.

Produced from 1946 to 1957, only 139 A6s were ever built, of which only 60 were A6G/2000 examples fitted with the twin-cam 2-litre engine, and just 16 bodied by Pinin Farina, making this example a particularly rare find. Under Mr. Magnon’s ownership, this rare coachbuilt Maserati was restored to original specifications specifically for the marque’s 100^th anniversary celebrations at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, making it very apt that the car returns to the Monterey Peninsula for sale (Est. $400,000 – $500,000). The Maserati MC12 represents one of the most stylish designs of the modern era, and is offered out of single-ownership with the Magnon family since new, showing just 6,200 kilometers (Est. $1,250,000 – $1,500,000). Also included on RM’s Monterey docket is a 1965 Maserati Mistral Spyder, one of only approximately 120 built and accompanied by an exceedingly rare factory hardtop (Est. $400,000 – $500,000), alongside the ephemeral 1975 Maserati Khamsin, previously featured on Jay Leno’s Garage (Est. $100,000 – $140,000), and an ultra-rare, all-original 1971 Maserati Quattroporte Prototipo by Frua, one of just two built, this one for the King of Spain (Est. $175,000 – $225,000).

Other highlights set for RM’s Monterey podium include a selection of Dan Gurney’s AAR Eagle racing cars, led by the historically significant 1966 AAR Eagle Indianapolis #31, Dan Gurney’s personal 1966 Indy car, and the ultimate ancestor of a long and successful line of Gurney Eagles (Est. $600,000 – $800,000). Following in this car’s lineage is the innovative, turbocharged 1969 AAR Eagle Santa Ana Indianapolis #42, driven by Formula One World Champion Denny Hulme at the 1969 Indianapolis 500, and one of most recognizable historic single-seaters extant (Est. $175,000 – $225,000).