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RM Sotheby's UK Summer Sale Grosses Over £15.9 Million

market-auction · 2026-07-11

The first auction held by RM Sotheby's at the Royal Automobile Club's Woodcote Park Concours achieved remarkable success, amassing £15,975,765, marking it as the most lucrative UK summer sale to date. The highlight of the event was a 1990 Ferrari F40 'Jean Sage' by Michelotto, which fetched £3,605,000. This vehicle, originally purchased by renowned French motorsport figure Jean Sage, underwent modifications by Michelotto to meet CSAI GT standards, enhancing its weight, power, suspension, and braking systems. Additionally, a notable entry was a rare 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 'Strassenversion', with only two units ever produced.

Key facts

  • RM Sotheby's inaugural auction at Woodcote Park Concours
  • Grossed £15,975,765, best UK summer sale
  • Top seller: 1990 Ferrari F40 'Jean Sage' by Michelotto at £3,605,000
  • Ferrari sold new to Jean Sage, modified by Michelotto
  • 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 'Strassenversion' also sold
  • Only two 'Strassenversion' examples exist
  • Auction held at Royal Automobile Club's Woodcote Park
  • Sale described as highly successful

Entities

Artists

  • Jean Sage

Institutions

  • RM Sotheby's
  • Royal Automobile Club
  • Michelotto

Locations

  • Woodcote Park
  • United Kingdom

Sources