Profiles
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2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3
At a reduced Euro-market price, this SP3 sale was still a multimillion-dollar windfall The Ferrari Daytona SP3, the second model in Ferrari’s “Icona Series,” is many things at once — a rolling tribute to one of the marque’s most triumphant afternoons, a showcase of naturally aspirated engineering at its peak, and quite possibly the final…
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1966 Maserati Mistral 4000 Spyder
Few 4-liter Spyders were built; this one was well bought This top-of-the-line 4.0-liter engine was fitted from new to Maserati Mistral chassis number 1633, as confirmed by Maserati Classiche. One of only 37 Mistral 4.0-liter Spyders produced, this example was delivered new to Rome in the summer of 1966, originally finished in silver Argento Auteuil…
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1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
A fair price for an “instant collectible” approaching its 50th birthday When Cadillac announced that 1976 would be the last year of the convertible Cadillacs, there was an instant increase in demand, and production went up by 156% compared to the year before. The convertible was reintroduced in 1984, but it never became the same…
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1929 Bugatti Type 43 Roadster
A darling of Bugatti collectors faces a challenging pre-war market Of the approximately 160 examples produced, the Bugatti Type 43 chassis number 43248 was assembled in the Molshiem workshop and invoiced to the Belgian Bugatti agent Joeseph Reinartz for the amount of 95,940 francs, then delivered new with a temporary 2-seater body on January 15,…
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2015 Porsche 918 Weissach Spyder
Despite this strong sale price, hybrid hypercars are giving up gains to ICE supercars Offered with 1,267 miles at the time of cataloging, this PTS 918 Spyder with Weissach Package is offered in excellent cosmetic condition, with previous servicing at Porsche Downtown LA. Most recently in February 2026, Porsche Woodland Hills conducted a major service…
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1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Photos courtesy Kruse Auctions A strong price achieved by a very nice car in a rare color Introduced for 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette was America’s bold answer to the European sports cars that were capturing attention after World War II, and by 1954, the concept was gaining real momentum. Still hand-built in low numbers and…
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1955 Aston Martin DB3S
Photos courtesy RM Sotheby’s This sweetheart of a sports racer is a better track toy than an investment In its maiden season, the DB3S accelerated Aston Martin’s rise as a highly competitive Works outfit during a golden era of sports-car racing. Based on the earlier DB3 — noted to be heavy and struggling against rival…
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1954 WD Denzel 1300
Photos courtesy RM Sotheby’s An incorrect engine and older restoration contribute to a disappointing result Chassis number DK28 was one of the handful of WD Denzel 1300s supplied new by Auto Portuguesa. This example was registered on April 15, 1954, to first owner Mr. Joaquim Filipe Nogueira, with the license plate “FH-20-49.” Nogueira was a…
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1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
Photos courtesy RM Sotheby’s What does another record sale say about the broader Enzo-era market? Ferrari achieved incredible heights during the 1950s and 1960s with its 250 GT platform, experiencing remarkable success in sports-car competition with models such as the Tour de France, Testa Rossa and GTO. Alongside these wondrous racing machines, Maranello built a…
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1995 Alfa Romeo 155 V6 Ti DTM
Photos courtesy Bonhams Cars. A pinnacle of European sedan racing is ready to run and fairly sold This car, SE062004, was built in the 1995 season of the DTM series for the factory driver Alessandro Nannini, as stated in an internal letter from Alfa Corse dated January 9, 1995, which may be found in the…