Auctions America’s April 1-3 sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL, saw 70 percent of lots sold, and total sales reached $20 miilion.
A 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona was top sale at $649,000. A 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 S brought $506,000.
A lot of new money was in the room, as 40 percent of the bidders were new to Auctions America’s Fort Lauderdale sale.
“We’re very happy with the results of our 14th annual Fort Lauderdale sale, which was highlighted by numerous spirited bidding contests, making it clear that the auction room was packed with serious collectors,” says Donnie Gould, President, Auctions America. “We received highly positive feedback on the diversity of the offering, which is reflected in the top ten sales. From European sports and touring cars of every era through to iconic American classics and muscle and high performance late model collectibles, the group is a fantastic representation of the variety you’ll find in Fort Lauderdale each year.”