RM Auctions concluded its 2012 calendar on a high note in Florida this past weekend , generating more than $11.5 million in sales with 100 percent of all lots sold at its December 1 John Staluppi “Cars of Dreams” Collection sale in North Palm Beach. The result of a decade of dedicated collecting by respected collector and successful entrepreneur, John Staluppi, the single-day auction presented a magnificent range of American automobiles and memorabilia before a standing-room only crowd. Capturing the attention of the global collector community, bidders hailed from 10 countries from around the world, including as far away as Brazil, […]
RM Auctions concluded its 2012 calendar on a high note in Florida this past weekend , generating more than $11.5 million in sales with 100 percent of all lots sold at its December 1 John Staluppi “Cars of Dreams” Collection sale in North Palm Beach.
The result of a decade of dedicated collecting by respected collector and successful entrepreneur, John Staluppi, the single-day auction presented a magnificent range of American automobiles and memorabilia before a standing-room only crowd. Capturing the attention of the global collector community, bidders hailed from 10 countries from around the world, including as far away as Brazil, Germany and Australia. On a national level, bidders represented 42 states across the United States.
“We’re thrilled with the results from the John Staluppi ‘Cars of Dreams’ Museum sale,” says Donnie Gould, Partner & Specialist, RM Auctions. “Well-respected in the hobby, John had a very precise collecting philosophy that focused on securing only the ‘best of the very best’. The results from the sale reflect the great quality and presentation of the offering. Numerous lots attracted enthusiastic bidding with prices frequently exceeding their estimates. All in all, it was a great auction and a fitting end to what has been a record year for RM.”
The automobile offering comprised a wide variety of some of the finest, rarest and most desirable American automobiles ever produced, with a strong emphasis on convertibles and performance cars. Headlining the list of 113 automobiles on offer was a magnificently restored 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible. Considered near the pinnacle of Cadillac’s post-war flamboyance, the brilliant Mandan red convertible drew lively bidding, eclipsing its pre-sale estimate of $150,000 – $200,000 to sell for a strong $299,750. The remarkable sales price represents a new world record for a 1956 Cadillac Convertible sold at auction. In addition to the sale-topping ’56 Cadillac, other highlights from the same marque included a 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible for $206,250 and a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible also for $206,250 – a new auction record for the 1960 model year.
Other notable sales included a rare Acapulco Blue 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500-KR Convertible which garnered an impressive $264,000; a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Custom Hardtop Coupe, equipped with an 840 bhp, LS-9, supercharged V-8, which almost doubled its pre-sale estimate, selling for $198,000; and a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible which also exceeded expectations, realizing a strong $78,100.
In addition to the automobiles, the auction also featured an eclectic assortment of memorabilia. Leading this segment of the sale was a historic 1918 Herschell-Spillman 32’ Carousel which spurred a lively bidding war, eventually selling for a terrific $460,000 to applause from the crowd. Other notable memorabilia highlights included a one-of-a-kind large-scale Lionel train layout, measuring approximately 30 feet long by 15 feet wide and nine feet tall, another lot that well-exceeded estimate, bringing $103,500; and a fully-functioning, authentic Cretors Antique Popcorn Wagon which also drew spirited bidding, more than doubling its pre-sale estimate at $63,250.
The John Staluppi ‘Cars of Dreams’ Museum sale capped off a record year for RM Auctions which, in addition to its annual catalogue sales, included five standalone single-vendor auctions illustrating RM’s expertise in the marketing, cataloguing and presentation of private and estate collections.
“I chose RM Auctions as they are one of the most professional companies in the auction business. No other company could’ve offered my collection the way RM did. From start to finish, the job was done to perfection. I have no hesitation recommending them to others,” said John Staluppi following the sale.
With a very positive forecast for the New Year, RM kicks off its 2013 auction season, January 18 in Phoenix, Arizona, closely followed by the presentation of the Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum Collection – the world’s largest collection of the world’s smallest cars – February 15 – 16 in Madison, Georgia.
| Lot | Year – Make / Model | Chassis # | Price | ||
| 201 | 2006 GEM e4 Neighborhood Electric Vehicle | 5ASAG474X6F039146 | $7,150.00 | ||
| 202 | 1947 Harley-Davidson WL Motorcycle | $20,900.00 | |||
| 203 | 1946 Indian Chief Motorcycle and Sidecar | CDF 6059 | $42,900.00 | ||
| 204 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible Coupe | 105679W703812 | $23,100.00 | ||
| 205 | 2005 Harley-Davidson Screaming Eagle Custom V-Rod | $51,700.00 | |||
| 206 | 1955 Ford Thunderbird | P5FH251907 | $38,500.00 | ||
| 207 | 1971 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 1512435410 | $26,400.00 | ||
| 208 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Coupe | 2X87Z9L178062 | $34,100.00 | ||
| 209 | 1962 Volkswagen Double Cab Pickup Truck | 927177 | $44,000.00 | ||
| 210 | 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback Coupe | 5F09A315845 | $62,700.00 | ||
| 211 | 1955 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 7B5020665 | $79,750.00 | ||
| 212 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | E57S104257 | $77,000.00 | ||
| 213 | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Indy Pace Car Replica | 124679N614296 | $53,350.00 | ||
| 214 | 1956 Buick Special Convertible | 4C1177426 | $72,600.00 | ||
| 215 | 1960 Dodge Polara D-500 Hardtop Coupe | 6307101191 | $85,800.00 | ||
| 216 | 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Convertible | 138676B185924 | $66,000.00 | ||
| 217 | 1932 Ford Custom High Box Roadster | 18142223 | $74,800.00 | ||
| 218 | 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | VC550039256 | $80,300.00 | ||
| 219 | 1957 Lincoln Premier Convertible Coupe | 57WA20006L | $80,300.00 | ||
| 220 | 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible | 5662026320 | $299,750.00 | ||
| 221 | 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe – “The Bad Apple” | 124871N514480 | $77,000.00 | ||
| 222 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette ‘Split Window’ Coupe | 30837S116851 | $101,750.00 | ||
| 223 | 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Custom Convertible Coupe | 8349553 | $126,500.00 | ||
| 224 | 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Adventurer Convertible Coupe Design Study | 50383976 | $156,750.00 | ||
| 226 | 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird Hardtop Coupe | RM23U0A175651 | $110,000.00 | ||
| 227 | 1958 Buick Limited Convertible | 8E4014966 | $156,750.00 | ||
| 228 | 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible | 597M69877 | $107,250.00 | ||
| 229 | 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible | 859C1659 | $132,000.00 | ||
| 230 | 1965 Ford Good Humor Ice Cream Truck | F25JE651890 | $66,000.00 | ||
| 231 | 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Custom Hardtop Coupe | F580152933 | $198,000.00 | ||
| 232 | 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500-KR Convertible | 8T03R21012003499 | $264,000.00 | ||
| 233 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible | VC56N105350 | $107,250.00 | ||
| 234 | 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | E54S003925 | $96,250.00 | ||
| 235 | 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Coupe | F59S262858 | $115,500.00 | ||
| 236 | 1968 Plymouth GTX Convertible | RS27L8G272859 | $55,000.00 | ||
| 237 | 1958 Studebaker Transtar Deluxe Pickup | E5-126466 | $46,750.00 | ||
| 238 | 1960 Dodge Polara D-500 Convertible | 6302183586 | $123,750.00 | ||
| 239 | 1956 Chevrolet Two-Ten Custom Two-Door Sedan | VB56A068095 | $88,000.00 | ||
| 240 | 2006 Ford Shelby GT-H Convertible | 1ZVHT85H165239640 | $115,500.00 | ||
| 241 | 1966 Chevrolet “Batmobile” Recreation and Original 1966 Yamaha “Batcycle” | 164376F246016 | $170,500.00 | ||
| 242 | 1957 Buick Roadmaster Convertible | 7D4035853 | $123,750.00 | ||
| 243 | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 Roadster | 194677S110556 | $198,000.00 | ||
| 244 | 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Convertible | F58A178154 | $104,500.00 | ||
| 245 | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L71 Roadster | 194679S709381 | $74,250.00 | ||
| 246 | 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/425 Roadster | 194676S102444 | $82,500.00 | ||
| 247 | 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 Convertible | 136670B167506 | $134,750.00 | ||
| 248 | 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible | M6BC115523 | $60,500.00 | ||
| 249 | 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 Convertible | 49885347 | $68,200.00 | ||
| 250 | 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback Coupe | 9F02M482343 | $104,500.00 | ||
| 251 | 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Roadster | J58S106032 | $99,000.00 | ||
| 252 | 1932 Ford Custom Roadster Pickup | 4009733A | $46,750.00 | ||
| 253 | 1955 Chrysler C-300 Hardtop Coupe | 3N551230 | $88,000.00 | ||
| 254 | 1956 Chrysler 300B Hardtop Coupe | 3N561552 | $115,500.00 | ||
| 255 | 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible | 3N573107 | $154,000.00 | ||
| 256 | 1958 Chrysler 300D Convertible | LC41312 | $198,000.00 | ||
| 257 | 1959 Chrysler 300E Convertible | M591100124 | $176,000.00 | ||
| 258 | 1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible | 8403156821 | $170,500.00 | ||
| 259 | 1961 Chrysler 300G Convertible | 8413197153 | $137,500.00 | ||
| 260 | 1962 Chrysler 300H Convertible | 8423161888 | $74,250.00 | ||
| 261 | 1963 Chrysler 300 Sport Series Convertible Coupe | 8233107769 | $71,500.00 | ||
| 262 | 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Custom Convertible – The Corvelle | 136678B107804 | $71,500.00 | ||
| 263 | 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Convertible | 344679M363699 | $121,000.00 | ||
| 264 | 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 58E028887 | $206,250.00 | ||
| 265 | 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix D-500 Convertible Coupe | 5317121966 | $123,750.00 | ||
| 266 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Classic Reflection Roadster | 1G1YY32G615127145 | $93,500.00 | ||
| 267 | 1959 Dodge Custom Royal D-500 Convertible | M352107882 | $151,250.00 | ||
| 268 | 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible | 588K04083 | $93,500.00 | ||
| 269 | 1961 Plymouth Fury Convertible | 3311154875 | $88,000.00 | ||
| 270 | 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | VE55S001118 | $140,250.00 | ||
| 271 | 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria Hardtop Coupe | M6DV107173 | $44,000.00 | ||
| 272 | 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible | 242677P254373 | $101,750.00 | ||
| 273 | 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible | 558C15556 | $93,500.00 | ||
| 274 | 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible | 6F08C100909 | $78,100.00 | ||
| 275 | 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible Coupe | 21867B192624 | $66,000.00 | ||
| 276 | 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Coupe | 01867S167289 | $85,250.00 | ||
| 277 | 1970 Pontiac GTO Ram Air III Convertible | 242670P230708 | $143,000.00 | ||
| 278 | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom SS572 Convertible | 124379N590572 | $110,000.00 | ||
| 279 | 1950 Ford Custom Station Wagon – “The WOODN8R” | AZ322368 | $82,500.00 | ||
| 280 | 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible | D7FH393910 | $85,250.00 | ||
| 281 | 1955 Mercury Montclair Convertible | 55WA66680M | $68,750.00 | ||
| 282 | 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Daytona Hardtop Coupe Recreation | XP29G0G226244 | $88,000.00 | ||
| 283 | 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible | 60E015012 | $206,250.00 | ||
| 284 | 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Sport Coupe | 136370K192793 | $61,600.00 | ||
| 285 | 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible | 578W02556 | $63,250.00 | ||
| 286 | 1938 LaSalle Custom Convertible Coupe | 2272553 | $99,000.00 | ||
| 287 | 1951 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible Coupe | 519B5566 | $82,500.00 | ||
| 288 | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible | VC57A112036 | $93,500.00 | ||
| 289 | 1961 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible | 861L11190 | $57,750.00 | ||
| 290 | 1929 Pierce-Arrow Custom Brougham | A3476 | $176,000.00 | ||
| 291 | 2011 Toyota Camry Kyle Busch #18 NASCAR Race Car | N/A | $55,000.00 | ||
| 292 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 10th Anniversary Coupe | 2X87Z9L151732 | $34,100.00 | ||
| 293 | 1937 Lincoln-Zephyr Custom Coupe | H50501 | $71,500.00 | ||
| 294 | 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | L415994 | $82,500.00 | ||
| 295 | 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible | 7A1088263 | $170,500.00 | ||
| 296 | 2011 Ford Mustang “WD-40/SEMA” | 1ZVBP8CFXB5137016 | $88,000.00 | ||
| 297 | 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible | 3301151777 | $60,500.00 | ||
| 298 | 1989 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am Coupe | 1G5FW2171KL241297 | $25,850.00 | ||
| 299 | 2011 Diehard Electric Darrell “The Kidd” Gwynn Dragster | N/A | $23,100.00 | ||
| 300 | 2011 Diehard Electric “Don Garlits” Dragster | N/A | $22,000.00 | ||
| 301 | 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner Retractable Hardtop | H9FW103221 | $99,000.00 | ||
| 302 | 1950 Mercury Custom Convertible Coupe | 50DA54937M | $71,500.00 | ||
| 303 | 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Convertible | B1AT111083 | $46,750.00 | ||
| 304 | 1935 Studebaker Commander Custom Sedan and Trailer | C31368 | $45,100.00 | ||
| 305 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe | 2W87Z9L118127 | $27,500.00 | ||
| 306 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird | NY12538 | $69,850.00 | ||
| 307 | 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS409 Sport Coupe | 11837A156421 | $67,100.00 | ||
| 308 | 1956 Ford Courier Custom Sedan Delivery | A6RS126096 | $30,800.00 | ||
| 309 | 1933 Ford Custom Coupe | 0P4FA9502C | $88,000.00 | ||
| 310 | 1985 American LaFrance Triple Combination Fire Pumper | 1AFAC1186F1A18136 | $44,000.00 | ||
| 311 | 1973 Chevrolet Impala Four-Door Sedan Fire Chief’s Car | 1L69H3J303140 | $8,800.00 | ||
| 312 | 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 00867S100294 | $71,500.00 | ||
| 313 | 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 Convertible | 577A03050 | $90,750.00 | ||
| 314 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 1G1YY33P8P5109396 | $35,750.00 | ||
| TOTALS FOR Cars: | |||||
| Total Selling Price for Cars Sold: | $10,421,950.00 | ||||
| Number of Cars: | 113 | ||||
| Number of Cars Sold: | 113 | ||||
| Sale Percent for Cars: | 100.00 % | ||||