RM Sotheby's Monterey Auction to Be Largest in Company History
During Monterey Car Week, RM Sotheby's will conduct its most extensive and valuable auction to date, celebrating the company's 29th consecutive year on California's Monterey Peninsula. This auction, featuring 199 lots, encompasses 120 years of automotive heritage, showcasing iconic coachbuilt designs, legendary race cars, and contemporary hypercars. Notable highlights include the 1996 McLaren F1 GTR 'The Pop Art F1', the 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, and several Ferrari halo models. The McLaren, chassis 10R, is the first F1 GTR from 1996 and one of only two factory 'XP' Short-Tail prototypes, distinctively adorned in McLaren's scarlet-and-yellow 'Pop Art' colors. The auction exemplifies the quality, depth, and international appeal that have characterized RM Sotheby's premier sale for nearly thirty years.
Key facts
- RM Sotheby's will hold its largest auction in company history during Monterey Car Week.
- The auction marks the 29th consecutive year RM Sotheby's has operated on the Monterey Peninsula.
- The sale features 199 lots covering 120 years of automotive history.
- Headline lots include the 1996 McLaren F1 GTR 'The Pop Art F1', a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, and a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport.
- The McLaren F1 GTR is chassis 10R, the first 1996-specification F1 GTR and one of two factory 'XP' Short-Tail prototypes.
- The McLaren is the only example finished in the scarlet-and-yellow 'Pop Art' livery.
- The McLaren was initially retained by McLaren before being sold.
- The auction includes an exceptional group of Ferrari halo cars.
Entities
Institutions
- RM Sotheby's
- McLaren
Locations
- Monterey Peninsula
- California
- United States