The top seller being a stunning 1955 Jaguar D-Type topping the bill at €3.69 million establishing a new record level for this model. Chassis XKD 520 boasted an extensive early racing history, was the seventh production D-type made and was sold new to Australian, Bob Stillwell, who raced the car with great success in the 1956 and 1957 seasons, including the 1956 Bathurst 500. Unquestionably one of the best production D-Types in existence, this remarkable car presented collectors with an exceptionally rare opportunity.

The second biggest seller of the night, was the 1982 Porsche 956 Group C Sports-Prototype , chassis 004, which ran as a Works car at Le Mans finishing 3rd in ’82 driven by Haywood/Holbert/Barth, completing a historic podium clean sweep for the Porsche Works team that year. With continued history as a Works car during 1983 and 1984, chassis 004 was the focus of much attention during the auction, which ultimately resulted in a record price of €2,352,000. Along with another Porsche 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, which also generated high interest, due to its remarkable period racing history in the hands of well-known privateer racer and Works Frazer Nash driver, Dickie Stoop. The car presented in immaculate condition, achieved an impressive €1,288,000.

The story was the same at the RM auction in Arizona in late January, the two-day sale generated over $45 million in sales with 85% of all lots being sold and 10 vehicles achieving million dollar plus results.

Top sale honours in the US went to the highly desirable 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider, chassis 1055 GT with coachwork by Scaglietti, selling for an incredible $8,800,000 before a packed auction room, making it the most valuable car ever sold in Arizona auction week history. The 11th of only 50 long-wheelbase California Spiders ever built, 1055 GT goes to its new owner in remarkably well-preserved condition. Continuing RM’s outstanding track record for the sale of important Ferraris at auction, yet more Ferrari highlights from the two-day sale included the beautifully restored 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L ‘Lusso’, chassis 5215 GT, which sold for $2,447,500, setting a new record for this much coveted model at public auction; a wonderfully preserved 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, chassis 8349, also sold for $1,815,000; and a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS, chassis 08353, sold for $1,485,000.

RM Arizona 2014 – Top Ten Sales:

1.       Lot 112 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider  – $8,800,000.00

2.       Lot 51   1961 Porsche 718 RS 61 Spyder – $2,750,000.00

3.       Lot 89 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L ‘Lusso’ – $2,447,500.00

4.       Lot 22 1930 Duesenberg Model J ‘Disappearing Top’ Convertible Coupe – $2,200,000.00

5.       Lot 100 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB – $1,815,000.00

6.       Lot 104 1995 Ferrari F50 – $1,650,000.00

7.       Lot 110 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS – $1,485,000.00

8.       Lot 83 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing – $1,292,500.00

9.       Lot 99 1935 Hispano-Suiza J12 Cabriolet deVille – $1,045,000.00

10.     Lot 20 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – $1,045,000.00

RM Auctions Paris 2014 Top Ten Sales

1.       1955 Jaguar D-Type  –  €3,696,000.00

2.       1982 Porsche 956 Group C Sports-Prototype – €2,352,000.00

3.       1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Spider – €1,960,000.00

4.       1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS – €1,288,000.00

5.       1936 Delahaye 135 S – €1,008,000.00

6.       1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – €823,200.00

7.       1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 ‘Six-Door’ Pullman Landaulet – €537,600.00

8.       1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S ‘SV Specification’ –  €520,800.00

9.       1990 Ferrari F40 – €515,200.00

10.   1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster – €448,000.00