We’re just a few weeks out from the Monterey auctions 2026. Last year was either a brilliant or a so-so year, depending on your opinion on the inclusion of charity lots, and while the collector car world’s biggest and most important week of the year always prompts plenty of discussion, 2026 more than most blends macroeconomic and within-scene plot points like a Hollywood blockbuster.
The rampant charge of the hypercar market, particularly Ferraris, which began in January with Mecum’s Kissimmee sale and has largely been sustained throughout the year, will surely be under mainstream scrutiny more than ever. We’ve already warmed up with some eye-opening sales behaviour in the US market – just last week a Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta sold on Bring-A-Trailer for a world-record $2.125m. However, with wider questions being asked about the increasing number of ‘record’ sales, maybe genuine buyers will choose to fold their cards. Add in ever-more uncertainty both at home and abroad, plus a current lull in the crypto markets, and proceedings promise to get very interesting indeed.
Nevertheless, there are cars with amazing storylines already lined up. Just last week there was the ex-Nick Mason McLaren F1 GTR prototype, while we’ve already brought you details of major collectors such as Sam and Emily Mann, Jim Patterson, and Ray and Bonnie Kinney selling up. And that’s just RM Sotheby’s – the other players this year are Bonhams, Broad Arrow, Mecum and Gooding Christie’s, and we’ve already seen a wave of big-hitters unveiled (see here for our early consignments highlights) plus a very special selection of racing Ferraris from the 1950s and ’60s from Gooding Christie’s.
Now, as we enter the final few weeks before showtime, we’re sure there are more cars to come out of the woodwork – but for now here are Magneto’s key lots to look out for at the Monterey auctions 2026.
Bonhams
Bonhams moves to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion on August 13, 2026 for the inaugural Laguna Seca auction. There’s a mixture of road and competition machinery from across the collector car niches, led by the above 2024 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport. It’s a single-owner, US-delivered example commissioned through Bugatti’s Sur Mesure programme. It is finished in Glacier with Rouge Étoilé lower-body accents over an Italian Red and Blanc leather interior.
Chassis VF9SW3V39RM795109 showed fewer than 1325 miles at cataloguing. Its bespoke specification reportedly added more than $450,000 in options when new, including two-tone paint with individually developed detailing around the headlamps, the Sky View roof and gloss-black magnesium Super Sport wheels with Italian Red brake calipers. The cabin features comfort seats, matte carbonfibre trim, black-anodised aluminium components, Italian Red seatbelts and a matching rear-view mirror. Gold-stitched Bugatti dancing-elephant emblems appear on the headrests. It is estimated at $4.3m-$4.8m.
This 1963 Jaguar XKE E-type Competition Coupé is the West Coast vintage racing car known as No. 46. Chassis 861233 was developed and campaigned by Jaguar specialist Bernard Juchli, winning the VARA B Production Championship in 1992, 1993 and 1994 and recording 19 race victories. Juchli rebuilt the car from a corroded competition shell, fitting an integrated eight-point roll cage, aluminium doors and rear hatch, Lexan windows and a modified windscreen. Removal of the rain gutters and extensive lightweight construction reduced the XKE’s weight to approximately 2340lb.
Its racing-prepared 3.8-litre twin-cam straight-six produced approximately 365bhp at 6500rpm on the dynamometer and reportedly approached 400bhp under ideal conditions. Equipment includes Weber carburettors, dry-sump lubrication, a close-ratio five-speed gearbox, Tilton aluminium flywheel, triple-plate clutch and competition-modified suspension and brakes. No. 46 won against Cobras and V8 Corvettes after moving from C Production into B Production, and it appeared at the Monterey Historic Automobile Races for more than a decade. It was later owned by actor Nicolas Cage, who registered it for road use. It is offered without reserve and is estimated at between $175k and $225k.
This 1995 Mercedes-Benz E60 AMG Limited is understood to be one of approximately 62 original examples and one of two completed new by AMG Japan. Based on an E500 Limited hand-assembled at Porsche’s Rössle-Bau facility, it retains its original AMG-built 5.95-litre M119 V8.
Chassis WDB1240361C179719 was completed in September 1994 in Brilliant Silver Metallic over black leather with grey airbrushed inserts. AMG Japan subsequently fitted the 381bhp engine, revised suspension, AMG exhaust, aerodynamic components, 17-inch Aero III wheels and E60 badging. The Mercedes remained in Japan with its original owner and one subsequent keeper before being imported into the US in September 2025. It shows approximately 47,000km. Recent recommissioning by W124 specialists included servicing the four-speed automatic transmission, adjusting the engine’s valves and replacing the motor mounts, cam-cover gaskets, spark plugs and tyres. The wiring harness and factory lighting were also inspected. It is estimated at $325k-$375k.
This 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA 1300 Junior Corsa is one of five Autodelta-prepared examples imported into the US by Alfa Romeo. Chassis AR 775511 was supplied to Eugene Strandberg of Iowa and campaigned in more than 50 SCCA meetings between 1968 and 1980.
Its competition record includes three appearances at the SCCA National Runoffs, finishing tenth at Daytona in 1969, fourth at Road Atlanta in 1971 and seventh there in 1974. Circuits visited also included Road America, Indianapolis and Bridgehampton. The Alfa Romeo was dismantled after its final race and remained apart until the seller acquired it in 2015. A five-year restoration followed in Australia, retaining the original bodyshell, Autodelta sliding block, instruments and other period components. Its original matching-numbers engine block accompanies the car, while the installed 1290cc twin-plug motor features an unused, unnumbered block and produces approximately 135bhp. It is accompanied by its SCCA logbooks, period photographs, correspondence and Alfa Romeo Museum certification. It is estimated at $250k-$300k.
This 1993 Jaguar XJ220-N is the third and final example converted by Tom Walkinshaw Racing to Group N specification for Italy’s Top Run team. Commissioned for the 1993 Campionato Italiano Supercar GT season, chassis SAJJEAEX8AX220769 served as the team’s reserve car and was not raced in period.
Originally finished in Spa Silver over grey leather, the car retains its factory paint beneath a removable white and blue vinyl livery applied for the 2024 New York International Auto Show. It carries race number 13 and period-style sponsor graphics. Its 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 produces approximately 600bhp and drives through a five-speed manual transaxle with a limited-slip differential. Group N equipment includes larger turbocharger housings, an integrated roll cage, OMP seats, Schroth six-point harnesses, an AiM digital dashboard, Brembo brakes and multi-piece BBS wheels with Hoosier competition tyres. Electric windows, air-conditioning, heating, lights and windscreen wipers were retained.
The TWR identification plate records chassis 003 and a September 1993 build date. The car is offered on a bill of sale. The odometer is inoperative and the motor has a rough idle, attributed to its need for a MoTeC engine-management system. It is estimated at $675k-$725k.
This 2000 Lamborghini Diablo GT is the 74th of 80 examples produced and is finished in Black Rage over a Nero leather interior with carbonfibre trim.
Chassis ZA9DE21A0YLA12561 has covered 14,208km and had remained with the same owner since 2007. It was offered with a US title and has been maintained by Lamborghini specialist Steve Gleanor of Driven Exotics. The clutch was replaced at 12,225km, while Italian air horns and an optional reversing camera are also fitted. The Diablo GT comes with its factory leather briefcase, owner’s manual, service records, one key with remote control, installed racing harnesses and the original tool kit in its leather bag. It is estimated at $2.1m-$2.6m.
This 1968 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé is a matching-numbers example retaining its original 4.7-litre V8, engine AM115.076. Completed in September 1967, it was delivered new to Joseph Massaglia of Santa Monica, California in Rosso Capannelle over black Connolly leather with a three-speed Borg-Warner automatic transmission.
Hugh Hefner presented the Ghibli to Barbi Benton in 1971. Maintenance invoices issued to Benton and Playboy Enterprises document its association with the Playboy Mansion, while period photographs show Hefner and Benton with the Maserati. Ownership passed to Benton’s father, Dr Marvin Klein, in 1973. The current owner acquired the car in 1976 and has retained it for almost 50 years. An extensive restoration began in 2016 and was completed eight years later. The Ghibli subsequently placed third in its class at the 2024 Concorso Italiano.
The car is accompanied by its Maserati Certificate of Origin, factory specifications, ownership records, restoration photographs, period magazine material and maintenance invoices covering much of its history. It is estimated at between $200k and $250k.
This 1903 Thomas Model 18 King of Belgium Touring is the oldest surviving Thomas from the 1903 model year and dates from the company’s second year of automobile production. Engine number 645 is a water-cooled 106.3cu in single-cylinder unit paired with a three-speed sliding-gear transmission and chain drive.
The Thomas has a full-size King of Belgium-style touring body and is finished in light grey with dark grey detailing, green and gold pinstriping, black mudguards and diamond-tufted black leather upholstery. Brass bonnet trim, kerosene sidelights, a Solar carbide headlamp, covered pannier baskets and a three-trumpet Testaphone horn complete its period specification. Formerly part of the Walt Miller Collection, the car was restored by Rich Anderson and displayed at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in 2014. It rides on body-coloured artillery wheels fitted with period-style 28×3 tyres. An electric starter has been added to make the large single-cylinder engine easier to operate. It is estimated at $250k-$300k.
This 1987 Nissan Skyline GTS-R NISMO Group A is the first Skyline touring car to wear the blue and white Calsonic livery. Chassis HR31-128388 was prepared by Kazuyoshi Hoshino’s Impul/NISMO team and is said to be the sole surviving Calsonic HR31.
Driven by Moto Kitano and Takao Wada in the 1988 Japanese Touring Car Championship, it recorded two top-five finishes. Kitano and Hoshino shared the car during 1989, taking four pole positions from six races and winning at Nishi-Sendai Hi-Land Raceway. At Suzuka, it recovered from 36th on the grid to finish sixth. The Skyline has spent approximately 30 years in the seller’s private collection. A comprehensive restoration was completed in July 2024, returning the body and Calsonic graphics to their period appearance. A NISMO engineer reportedly rebuilt the 2.0-litre turbocharged RB20DET-R engine in 2023, including repairs to its magnesium inlet manifold. The gearbox, clutch and brake hydraulics were inspected, while new brake discs were fitted and the air-jack system checked. The car subsequently completed demonstration laps at Fuji Speedway. It is estimated at $200k-$275k.
This 1934 Packard Twelve Model 1108 Individual Custom Convertible Sedan is one of 960 Eleventh Series Twelves produced and one of approximately 12 surviving examples with Dietrich’s Style 4070 coachwork. Packard vehicle number 1108-45 was owned for around 60 years by marque collector John O Bohmer. Its earlier history includes time in Minneapolis and ownership by an Alaskan dentist, before it was damaged in a road accident. Bohmer acquired the Packard as a restoration project and began work on it during the 1970s. A three-year professional restoration was completed in 1982. The car then won first place at the Packard meet in Warren, Ohio. The Packard remained in Bohmer’s collection until his death in 2022 and was acquired by the seller the following year. It is estimated at $450k-$550k.
Broad Arrow
Broad Arrow has taken Bonhams’ place at The Quail, with a two-day auction on August 13-14, 2026. It’s led by the above 2025 Bugatti W16 Mistral. is one of 99 examples produced and is finished in Matt Argent and exposed Black Carbon over Beluga Black and Tangerine leather. Bugatti Light Blue Sport accents appear on the exterior detailing, stitching, headrests and gear selector.
Chassis VF9SM3V36SM795046 was specified with almost $650,000 in individual options and shows 652 miles at cataloguing. Its bespoke equipment includes woven-leather door panels, contrasting interior trim with the Dancing Elephant motif incorporated into the headrests, and aluminium, wood and amber gear selector. The car was first registered in the US in October 2025 and was acquired by the vendor in March 2026. Bugatti Beverly Hills serviced it in June 2026, replacing the drive belt, pulleys and tensioners. It is accompanied by its Bugatti Owner’s Metal Chest containing the keys, books and branded cover. It is estimated at between $8m and $10m.
This 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 is one of ten examples originally finished in Nocciola Metallizzato and retains its original engine, transaxle and factory equipment. Chassis 10765 is Ferrari Classiche certified and is accompanied by its Red Book and a history report compiled by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini.
Completed in December 1967 to French specification, the car was delivered new through Franco Britannic Autos to a Paris owner in January 1968. It was raced at Montlhéry in 1970 before being repainted red and later exported to the US. The Ferrari joined Don Orosco’s collection during the early 1990s and was restored by Scott Grundfor. Its current seller acquired it approximately 15 years ago and has exhibited it at the Palos Verdes Concours d’Elégance and Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elégance. Recent work by California specialists includes recommissioning, refinished Campagnolo wheels, exhaust repairs, a rebuilt steering box and overhauled fuel pumps. RFL Fabrications returned the body to its original Nocciola Metallizzato, while the seats were reconditioned and new boot carpeting fitted. It’s covered 74,074km and is estimated at between $3.2m and $3.5m.
Broad Arrow is bringing a JDM-royalty NISMO 400R Skyline GT-R to the Monterey auctions 2026 (more details in our previous reporting here), but here’s something equally rare for the Japanese car crowd. This 1994 Toyota TRD 3000GT is one of 35 complete examples assembled by Toyota Racing Development, and the only recorded car based on a US-specification Supra. It is identified as the 21st TRD 3000GT built and carries serial number JA810-021 0105 S.
The car began as a US-market Supra RZ with a six-speed manual gearbox and Aero Top. Manufactured in September 1993, it was exported to Japan during 1994 and converted to full TRD 3000GT specification at the Shibaura plant in May 2001. Its TRD equipment includes widened bodywork derived from Toyota’s GT racing programme, a vented bonnet, enlarged front bumper, side skirts, Type S rear wing, exhaust, steering wheel and dedicated instruments.
Period modifications include HKS engine-management hardware, a boost controller, Recaro leather seats, Defi gauges and an Alpine multimedia system. Output is reported to be approximately 500bhp. After covering around 32,000 miles in Japan, the Toyota was exported to Denmark in approximately 2007. The seller acquired it in 2015 and has driven around 1500 miles since. It was imported into the US in July 2026. It is estimated at between $500k and $800k.
This 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 S is the 13th of 338 examples produced and retains its matching-numbers engine and original Bertone body panels. Completed on December 2, 1968, chassis 3832 carries engine number 2619 and body number 388.
The Miura was sold new through Eugenio Ferranti of Perugia to Maria Germagnoli of Autosalone Piacenza, before passing unregistered to Giulio Vignale, nephew of coachbuilder Alfredo Vignale. He retained it for almost four decades, during which it remained unregistered and was used sparingly. A comprehensive restoration began in 2014 under the supervision of Simon Kidston. Carrozzeria Cremonini restored the body, while Top Motors rebuilt the engine, transaxle, brakes and suspension. Gatti William recreated the electrical system and the interior was sympathetically restored while retaining original components where possible.
The car is finished in period-correct Azzurro Mexico Metallizzato over its original Nero interior with blue fabric seat inserts. First registered in 2017, it shows 7838km and is accompanied by its Certificato di Origine, warranty certificate, approval certificate and original declarations of sale. It is estimated at between $3.2m and $3.6m.
This 2006 Ferrari 575 GTZ by Zagato is the second of six aluminium-bodied berlinettas produced and one of two originally commissioned by Japanese collector Yoshiyuki Hayashi. Chassis ZFFBT55J000134936 is finished in Nero over a Verde leather interior with diamond-quilted trim.
The donor 575M Maranello was completed in October 2003 and delivered through Cornes & Co in Japan. Zagato completed its bespoke coachwork in February 2006, incorporating the firm’s double-bubble roof, oval grille and rounded rear bodywork. It was exported to the US in 2011 and later owned by Danish collector and racing driver Juan Barazi. It shows 3364 miles on the clock, with its history documented by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, a Japanese CarVX report and a clean CARFAX report. Ferrari of Seattle completed a major service in November 2023, including replacement timing belts, tensioners, spark plugs, accessory belts and fluids. Ferrari Beverly Hills carried out an annual service in January 2026. It is estimated at between $1.25m and $1.5m.
This 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport is one of 224 M003 examples produced and is finished in Riviera Blue. Chassis WP0ZZZ99ZSS390077 was built for the German market with the Clubsport package, including reduced interior trim, fabric Recaro seats, a Matter roll cage, thin glass and an aluminium bonnet.
Heico Motorsport acquired the car for the 1996 Daytona 24 Hours, where it competed in the IMSA GTS-2 class as number 70. It completed 231 laps before retiring with a mechanical problem. Additional competition preparation is believed to have included BBS wheels, sliding Plexiglas windows, pneumatic air jacks, a quick-fill fuel system and engine upgrades. The Porsche is currently fitted with an unstamped Type M64/04 3.8-litre flat-six and G50/04 five-speed gearbox, believed to be the drivetrain used at Daytona. It remained in the same private family ownership from 1996 until 2026 and shows 7687km at cataloguing. The car is titled for road or track use, although California emissions restrictions limit its sale to an out-of-state buyer or licensed dealer. It is estimated at between $850k and $950k.
This 1958 BMW 507 Series II is one of 254 examples produced and retains its matching-numbers 3.2-litre aluminium V8, as confirmed by its BMW Classic Birth Certificate. Chassis 70143 was completed on June 12, 1958 and delivered to Casa dell’Automobili in Rome, originally finished in Dolomite Grey.
The car was offered for sale in Geneva in 1973, with the accompanying catalogue describing it as formerly owned by French actor Alain Delon. This provenance has not been definitively confirmed and remains the subject of further research. The BMW was subsequently owned by a Swiss marque dealer and is believed to have been restored in Chiasso. It was sold to a Northern European collector in 2013 and displayed in a private museum devoted to BMW, alongside cars including a 328 Roadster, an 850 CSi prototype and a Z8. The seller acquired the 507 from the museum in 2022 and imported it into the US. It is now finished in Cream over red leather and is accompanied by its BMW Classic Birth Certificate, original owner’s manual and historical documentation. It is estimated at between $1.75m and $2m.
This 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra is one of 260 Street models produced and one of approximately 55 fitted with the 427 side-oiler V8. Chassis CSX3328 retains its original aluminium body, chassis, engine, four-speed manual transmission and rear axle.
Billed to Shelby American on November 7, 1966, the Cobra was delivered to Stark Hickey Ford on July 14, 1967 in primer, with factory paperwork noting that no final paint coat had been applied. It was subsequently finished in Silver Mink, making it one of five known side-oiler Street Cobras completed in this colour. Factory records also show that it was ordered with dual Holley four-barrel carburettors. It is one of two known side-oiler 427 Street Cobras supplied with this induction system. The Cobra was purchased new by a General Motors employee for his son before moving to Britain during the early 1970s, where it was tested by Autocar. It later passed through several British owners and entered collections in Switzerland. A documented concours restoration has cost more than $500,000. The car is accompanied by its hood, side curtains, tool kit, jack, grease gun and owner’s manual. It is estimated at between $2.25m and $2.5m.
This 1995 Porsche 993 Turbo Cabriolet is the third of 14 examples produced by Porsche Exclusive and one of two finished in Midnight Blue Metallic over matching Midnight Blue leather. Chassis WP0ZZZ99ZSS338503 retains its matching-numbers 3.6-litre turbocharged flat-six and five-speed manual gearbox.
Built at the request of MAHAG Porsche Munich managing director Fritz Haberl, the model combined a Carrera Cabriolet bodyshell with the rear-wheel-drive drivetrain and widened bodywork of the 911 Turbo 3.6. This example was ordered with 17-inch Cup Design wheels, Turbo Sport suspension, a four-outlet exhaust and an Exclusive Turbo S-style rear wing, although the present spoiler is believed to be a Gemballa component. First registered in Germany on December 23, 1994, the Porsche remained there until moving to Spain in 2013. Seller Todd Blue acquired it in 2022 and subsequently imported it into the US. The odometer shows 96,221km. It is estimated at between $700k and $900k. It will be interesting to see how this fares – a RHD example has failed to sell in the UK twice in recent months.
This 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk I Drophead Coupé is the sole example bodied by Switzerland’s Carrosserie Graber. Chassis LML 562 retains its original 2.6-litre Lagonda twin-cam straight-six, engine VB6E 50 1294, as confirmed by a copy of its factory build sheet.
Ordered by AN Norrish of Genoa, the left-hand-drive chassis was sent to Graber’s Wichtrach works and delivered through Stierli Garage in Zürich in May 1955. After many years in Switzerland, the Aston Martin was exported to the US in 2007 and restored by marque specialist Kevin Kay. The body was stripped to bare metal, the sills and door skins replaced and the timber structure repaired. It is finished in Dove Grey over dark blue leather with a matching hood. The car placed third in class at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in both 2010 and 2022. Recent work includes ignition and steering adjustments, leak repairs, a new fuel pump, five tyres and a rebuilt clutch master cylinder. It is estimated at between $550k and $750k.
Gooding Christie’s
Gooding Christie’s returns to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with a two-day sale on August 14-15, 2026. It’s led by the above 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupé. It is the third of six examples built and the only one later owned personally by Carroll Shelby. Chassis CSX2300 was completed with aluminium coachwork by Carrozzeria Grandsport in Modena before making its competition debut at the 1964 Tour de France Automobile.
Driven by Bob Bondurant and Jochen Neerpasch, it won the opening two stages before mechanical failures forced its retirement. During Shelby American’s successful 1965 FIA World Manufacturers’ Championship campaign, CSX2300 finished third in class at Daytona and Sebring, third at the Nürburgring and second at Reims. The car subsequently competed in Japan, winning races at Suzuka and Fuji during 1966. Michael Shoen arranged its return to the US and sale to Carroll Shelby in 1975. Shelby commissioned Mike McCluskey to restore it to 1965 specification with a correct 289ci V8 and T10 gearbox.
A further restoration was completed under Larry Bowman’s ownership in 2003, retaining evidence of the car’s competition history. The seller has owned CSX2300 for more than two decades and has used it at events including the Tour Auto, Modena Cento Ore and Goodwood Revival. You’re expected to need in excess of $25m to make it yours.
This 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Lungo Spider retains its matching-numbers chassis and supercharged straight-eight engine. Chassis 2211086 was delivered new to Naples with one-off open coachwork by Zagato and first registered to Vincenzo Russo in December 1932.
The Alfa Romeo moved to Britain during 1934, where it was owned by brothers GT ‘Pat’ and Dick Wilkins. Its original body was removed in 1935 and replaced with second-hand Castagna Drophead Coupé coachwork. The car later passed through several British owners before entering Vojta Mashek’s collection in the US during the early 1960s. After remaining with the Mashek family for several decades, it returned to Britain under Hugh Taylor’s ownership.
Brian Brunkhorst acquired the Alfa in 2005 and commissioned its return to its original appearance. Rick Bunkfeldt rebuilt the mechanical components, while Dino Cognolato recreated the Zagato Spider body using period photographs and surviving historical material. The car has since appeared at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the Alfa Romeo 8C Tour of the Rockies, and at the Monterey auctions 2026 it is estimated at between $2.5m and $3.5m.
This 1968 Porsche 907 Langheck is the Works car that secured Porsche’s first outright victory in a 24-hour race. Chassis 907-005 won the 1968 Daytona 24 Hours, completing 673 laps and leading a Porsche 1-2-3 finish.
Vic Elford, Jochen Neerpasch and Rolf Stommelen drove the car for most of the race, with Jo Siffert and Hans Herrmann joining them during the closing stages. Stommelen and Neerpasch subsequently finished second overall and first in class at the Monza 1000km. The Porsche also appeared at the Le Mans Test Weekend and contested the 1968 Le Mans 24 Hours. Retained by Porsche after its Works career, 907-005 was used for fire-suppression testing before entering private ownership in 1972. It was later converted to short-tail Spyder form, then returned to Langheck specification. The seller acquired the car in 2014 and commissioned a decade-long restoration by Porsche specialist Joe Cavaglieri. Its correct Type 771 2.2-litre flat-eight was rebuilt by Ed Pink Racing Engines and the car is presented in its 1968 Daytona configuration. It is estimated at between $4.5m and $5.5m.
This 1931 Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged ‘Blower’ Sports Tourer is one of 50 factory-built examples and retains its original Vanden Plas aluminium coachwork, chassis, steering box and axles. Chassis MS3927 also retains its original supercharger, casing number 127, while factory records confirm its original replacement Blower engine and D-type gearbox.
Supplied to Vanden Plas on February 11 1931, the Bentley was completed with rare Le Mans-type bucket seats and finished in black over red leather. It was delivered through Bentley Motors’ Cork Street showroom and registered GP 1993 before being sold by Jack Barclay to OD Winterbottom. The car remained in Britain until the early 1980s, when it was exported to the US. Later owners included Henry Petronis, who retained it for 20 years. VBE Engineering subsequently rebuilt the mechanical components, while McDonald Vintage Restoration returned the body to its original black and red specification. The work was informed by sister car MS3926 and the Bentley won its class at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It is estimated at between $3.5m and $4m.
This 1983 Lancia Rally 037 Evolution II was delivered new to José Bernardo Cardín of Villaviciosa, Spain and retains its original El Gaitero Competición livery. Chassis ZLA151AR000000145 remained with Cardín until 2021 and has had two owners from new.
Ordered in April 1983 and delivered that October, the car was supplied with a Tipo Evoluzione Corsa engine and entered Spanish national and regional rallies from December 1983. Results included second overall at the 1984 Rallye Villa de Gijón and several top-ten finishes in national competition. Lancia’s Rally Service Department converted the car to Evolution II specification during 1986, with the work documented by factory correspondence and invoices. Cardín and co-driver José Manuel Rodríguez won the Rallye San Agustín on its return to competition that August.
The Lancia continued racing until 1989. After its retirement, it remained with Cardín and later appeared at Spanish Historic rally events from 2014. The seller acquired it in 2021. It is estimated at between $900k and $1.2m.
This 1959 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super GT Speedster is one of approximately 31 GT Speedsters built that year and one of seven believed to have received the pushrod Type 616/2 Super engine. Chassis 84933 retains its matching-numbers engine, number 83176.
Completed on January 8, 1959, it was finished in Silver over black leatherette and delivered through Carl Block Sports Cars in Oakland, California. It is one of four Super GT Speedsters believed to have been supplied through the dealership. The Porsche was reportedly restored in 1989 and later joined the Otis Chandler Collection, where it was displayed at the Chandler Vintage Museum. Subsequent owners included collectors Frank Gallogly, Tony Peck and Bob McDowell. Road Scholars acquired the car in 2008 and McDowell exhibited it at the Porsche Race Car Classic at The Quail in 2011. The Speedster entered its current ownership in 2025. It is estimated at between $800k and $1m.
This 1962 Maserati 5000 GT Coupé is one of 34 examples produced and one of 22 bodied by Carrozzeria Allemano. Chassis AM103.034 retains its matching-numbers 5.0-litre fuel-injected quad-cam V8, as confirmed by Maserati build records.
Completed on March 12, 1962, it is one of two Allemano-bodied 5000 GTs originally finished in white over red leather. The car was displayed at the 1962 Geneva Motor Show before being delivered to Belgian industrialist and Olympic bobsledder Marcel Leclef, who retained it until the 1970s. After its export to the US, the Maserati passed through the ownership of Frank Bowlin and marque specialist Jerry Wood. Following restoration, it placed third in the dedicated 5000 GT class at the 1999 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Bay Area collector Chris Rose later commissioned a mechanical restoration overseen by Francorchamps of America. The seller acquired the car nearly two decades ago and has since exhibited it at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance while maintaining it within a private collection. It is estimated at between $600k and $800k.
This 1952 Cunningham C-3 Coupé is one of approximately 20 examples bodied by Vignale and retains its matching-numbers Chrysler Hemi V8, engine IND20-1008. Chassis 5211 was commissioned under Works Order 19 on October 19, 1951 and shipped to Vignale in Turin during July 1952.
The car was completed in December 1952 in black over red leather for collector and philanthropist William AM Burden Jr. Its specification included additional instruments, a steering-column indicator control, a Chrysler pistol-grip handbrake and a brass chassis plate mounted on the dashboard. Subsequent owners included former Cunningham team manager Alfred Momo, Laurence Leeds and John J Paolantonio.
The C-3 Coupé later passed through the collections of Jerry Sauls, Harold ‘Joe’ Hayes and the Gateway Automobile Museum. While in the Gateway Collection, the Cunningham was restored to its original colour combination. It joined the seller’s Texas collection in 2024, and for the Monterey auctions 2026 it is estimated at between $600,000 and $750,000.
This 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900C SSZ ‘Lusso’ is the last of three such coupés built by Zagato and the final Zagato-bodied Alfa Romeo 1900 – chassis AR1900C.10593.
Completed in May 1957, the Alfa Romeo is believed to have been used briefly by Elio Zagato before moving to France. Peter Kaus acquired it in 1971 for his Rosso Bianco Collection, after which it passed through the ownership of Paul Schouwenberg, Craig Davis, Dennis Birkheimer and Mark Gessler. The car has completed six Mille Miglia retrospectives as well as the California Mille and Colorado Grand. The seller acquired it in 2018 and commissioned a concours restoration, with Beckman Metal Works restoring the aluminium body and Westminster Auto Upholstery retrimming the interior. It is finished in period-correct Amaranto and currently uses a rebuilt Tipo 1306 engine with a TI-specification cylinder head. Its correct-type Tipo 1308 engine, number 10508, and a spare gearbox accompany the car. It is estimated at between $1.25m and $1.75m.
This 1952 Avions Voisin C31 Biscooter is the tenth of 15 French-built prototypes produced by SNECMA before Gabriel Voisin licensed the design for manufacture in Spain. Chassis 010 combines an aviation-inspired aluminium body with hand-crafted wicker seats.
Power comes from a 250cc Gnome et Rhône single-cylinder engine. Voisin conceived the two-seat Biscooter as an inexpensive, lightweight vehicle that could be driven without a licence, using construction principles drawn from his aviation background. The car was owned during the 1980s by French art dealer Adrien Maeght. It subsequently received a mechanical restoration by Michel Magnin before joining Peter Mullin’s collection in California in 2011, before being displayed at the Mullin Automotive Museum’s 2012 La Vision de Voisin exhibition. It is offered without reserve and estimated at between $50,000 and $70,000.
Mecum
Mecum brings 600 cars to the Del Monte Golf Course on August 13-15, 2026, with its traditional mix of the homegrown and international brands. There’s a yellow Ferrari F50 we previously brought you details of here, so we’re going to start with another Maranello machine.
This 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso is the 79th of 350 examples produced and retains its matching-numbers 3.0-litre Colombo V12 and four-speed manual gearbox. Serial number 4635GT is Ferrari Classiche certified and is accompanied by its Red Book.
Delivered new through Garage Francorchamps in Brussels, the car was originally finished in Grigio Argento Italver over Pelle Rossa 3171 leather, the combination it wears today. Its European-market specification includes a metric speedometer, Dunlop disc brakes and Borrani wire wheels. The engine was rebuilt in Germany in 1996. During Ferrari’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 1997, the car sustained damage to its right-front corner and was repaired by Carrozzeria Zanisi in Modena. J&L Fabrication completed a rotisserie restoration in 2014, with bare-metal paintwork by Jon Byers and upholstery by Shawn Parkhurst. The work reportedly cost approximately $600k. Winning Makes recently completed further servicing at a cost of $62,806.82. No estimate has been revealed.
This 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Roadster is one of 29 Normal and Special Roadsters built on the 500K chassis and one of five Normal Roadsters believed to survive. Chassis 130857 retains its original Sindelfingen coachwork, engine and chassis.
The right-hand-drive car has an early upright one-piece windscreen, a feature replaced by a raked two-piece design on later examples. Its Sindelfingen bodywork is finished in Bordeaux Red over tan leather, with wire wheels, twin rear-mounted spare wheels, cowl lamps and VDO instruments. Power comes from Mercedes-Benz’s 5.0-litre straight-eight, producing 100bhp in normal use and 160bhp when its Roots-type supercharger is engaged. It is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. It underwent a comprehensive restoration during the early 1990s and has reportedly remained well preserved since completion. Mecum has not published an estimate.
This 1936 Delahaye Type 135 Competition Court Teardrop Coupé is the last of six short-wheelbase coupés built by Figoni et Falaschi that year and one of three surviving examples. Chassis 47242 carries body number 609, which has a unique bonnet treatment and headlamps integrated between the front wings.
The completed car was delivered to the Delahaye factory and is believed to have been retained as a demonstrator or concours exhibit. During the World War Two it was hidden from occupying forces, resurfacing in the early 1950s with Jean-Pierre Bernard, then Delahaye’s sales manager and later founder of Club Delahaye. After passing through several French owners, the car moved to Italy around the end of the 1950s and remained out of public view for approximately four decades. It reappeared near Brescia during the late 1990s, before being exported to Switzerland and then the US.
A subsequent concours restoration returned the Delahaye to black over red leather. It made its public debut at the 2001 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where it received a class award. No estimate has been made available.
This 1998 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport Lightweight is one of five examples completed by Dauer Sportwagen using components acquired following Bugatti’s bankruptcy. Chassis ZA9AV01E0NCD39151 is the only Dauer-built Lightweight finished with an exposed, clear-lacquered carbonfibre body.
Its quad-turbocharged 3.5-litre V12 has a remapped ECU and Remus sports exhaust, raising output to a reported 705bhp. Power is sent to all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. Extensive use of carbonfibre reduced weight by approximately 227kg compared with the aluminium-bodied EB110. Equipment includes an adjustable GT rear wing, functional cooling ducts, Brembo brakes and seven-spoke centre-lock alloy wheels. The cabin is trimmed in Saddle leather and fitted with sports bucket seats and quilted upholstery. The odometer shows 6025 miles. The auction house has not published an estimate.
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet is one of 1232 examples produced and has covered five miles since completing a comprehensive restoration by Brabus in Germany.
Chassis 11102712004003 is finished in Code 576 Red with a black soft-top over Code 254 Parchment leather. Power comes from Mercedes-Benz’s 3.5-litre V8, producing 200bhp and driving through a four-speed automatic transmission. Its specification includes Behr air-conditioning, power-assisted steering and brakes, electric windows, heat-insulating glass with a tinted windscreen band and a Becker Mexico radio with an automatic aerial. The cabin also features burr wood trim, dark grey carpeting, and folding front and rear armrests. Mecum has not provided an estimate.
This 1984 Lola T616 Mazda is one of four examples produced and the car that won the C2 class at the 1984 Le Mans 24 Hours. Chassis HU-2 was driven by John Morton, Yoshimi Katayama and John O’Steen, securing Mazda’s second consecutive class victory at the race.
Built in Britain for Jim Busby Racing, the Lola also competed at Daytona, Sebring, Miami, Watkins Glen, Monza, the Nürburgring and Fuji. It formed part of BFGoodrich’s 3000-mile tyre-development programme and was among the first cars to race on radial road tyres on Daytona’s banking. Jim Busby and Rick Knoop acquired the car in 2003 and commissioned a comprehensive restoration. It subsequently appeared at Laguna Seca in 2004 and the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2005.
Seller John Davis acquired HU-2 in 2009. Virtuoso Performance serviced its mechanical systems and restored the fire-suppression equipment, while Canepa completed further cosmetic work in 2016. The fuel cell was rebuilt in 2025. No estimate has been published.
This 2004 Gemballa Mirage GT is chassis 24 of 25 and described as the final bespoke example completed in sequence by Gemballa. Based on a Porsche Carrera GT, it has covered 100 miles since the conversion was completed.
Its naturally aspirated 5.7-litre V10 produces a reported 670bhp following the installation of Gemballa’s engine package, including revised ECU calibration, a custom ram-air intake and a stainless-steel exhaust. Power is transmitted through a six-speed manual gearbox with an upgraded Gemballa sports clutch. The car is finished in Lime Rock Grey Metallic and black with Sun Yellow detailing. Its carbonfibre exterior conversion incorporates revised aerodynamic bodywork, while further equipment includes uprated suspension, ceramic-composite brakes, a KW axle-lift system and forged centre-lock wheels. The cabin is trimmed in Slate Grey Alcantara with yellow stitching and carbonfibre trim. A Gemballa multimedia system with Data Control System is also fitted. The car has been freshly serviced prior to the sale; no estimate has been released.
This 1959 Chrysler Scimitar Town Car Phaeton is one of three concept vehicles commissioned by the Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation to demonstrate the automotive potential of aluminium. Designed by industrial designer Brooks Stevens, the trio debuted at the 1959 Geneva Motor Show.
Each Scimitar used a different bodystyle, comprising this Town Car Phaeton with a retractable hard-top, an All-Purpose Sedan and a two-door Convertible. Their bodies were constructed by Karosseriewerk Reutter in Stuttgart, best known for producing Porsche 356 coachwork. The design combines black steel side panels with contrasting brushed and anodised aluminium wings, the rising profile recalling the curved blade of a scimitar. Other details include a prominent V-shaped aluminium grille, 1958 Chevrolet Impala rear lights and a 1959 Chrysler dashboard. The three Scimitars were reunited and displayed together at the 2019 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Power comes from Chrysler’s 413cu in Golden Lion V8, producing 350bhp and paired with a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The auction house has not published an estimate.
This 1984 Porsche 930 Turbo Flachbau is a factory-built German-market example finished in Guards Red over black leather. Chassis WP0ZZZ93ZES000708 has an odometer reading of 979 miles and was previously owned by actor Matt LeBlanc.
Its turbocharged 3.3-litre flat-six drives through a four-speed manual transaxle with a 40 percent limited-slip differential. The cabin is fitted with leather sports seats, air-conditioning, electric windows, an electric sliding sunroof, an alarm system and a heated, tinted windscreen. A Porsche Classic CarPlay radio has also been installed. The car is accompanied by its Porsche Production Specifications sheet, Certificate of Authenticity, original manuals and a second set of BBS wheels.
If you’re looking for a car to especially watch in the Monterey auctions 2026 that has so far swung beneath the radar, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black is one we feel has the potential to go stratospheric. The model already commands a high premium, but the ongoing affection for AMG, plus this model’s last-of nature (Black series, naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8, gullwing doors…) mean the omens are there for more. This 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series is one of 130 examples supplied to the US and one of five finished in Mars Red. Chassis WDDRJ7HA0EA010562 has an odometer reading of 173 miles. The auction house has not published an estimate. How far do you think it will go?
RM Sotheby’s
RM Sotheby’s two-day sale is undoubtedly led by the aforementioned McLaren F1 GTR prototype of Nick Mason, but another British endurance-racing exotic follows closely behind.
This 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato is the 14th of 19 examples built and the only one originally delivered to Australia. Chassis DB4GT/0186/R retains its matching-numbers 3.7-litre straight-six, engine 370/0186/GT, and predominantly original Zagato coachwork. Completed in December 1961 in Desert White over red leather, it was supplied to quarrying businessman Laurie O’Neill. Doug Whiteford won races at Calder and Longford during 1962, while O’Neill took two Silverdale Hillclimb class victories. Ian Geoghegan also recorded podium finishes at Katoomba and Warwick Farm.
The Aston Martin later returned to Britain and was campaigned in Historic racing before Peter Read commissioned Richard Williams and Zagato to restore it. The car won Best of Show at the 2002 Louis Vuitton Concours d’Elegance and its class at Villa d’Este in 2007. The seller acquired it in 2015 and commissioned Kevin Kay Restorations to complete a further refurbishment between 2016 and 2020. Finished in Aston Martin Sanction II Works Green, it won its class and the Vitesse Elegance Trophy at Pebble Beach in 2019. It is estimated at between $12m and $15m.
This 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO is the 99th production example built and has covered 1541km. Chassis ZFFPA16B000054789 retains its matching-numbers engine and gearbox, and received Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification in February 2026.
Completed in February 1985, the Ferrari is finished in Rosso Corsa over Nero and was specified with air-conditioning and electric windows. Its first owner, German industrialist Hans Breidenbroich, never took delivery, leaving the car in storage at Auto-Becker in Düsseldorf. It showed only 150km in 1991. The 288 GTO later passed through the collections of Pierre Fandel and Eckhard Bluhm, remaining with the latter for approximately 20 years. It was exported to the US in 2021 with 1470km recorded. Ferrari of Central Florida subsequently completed an extensive mechanical overhaul between 2022 and 2024. Work included cylinder-head machining, replacement timing belts, gaskets and bearings, along with attention to the brakes, clutch, gearbox and cooling system. It is estimated at between $9m and $11m.
This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is chassis 003, one of five examples built and the first of three coupés. Conceived by Zora Arkus-Duntov as a lightweight competition car capable of challenging the Shelby Cobra, it was developed despite General Motors’ prohibition on factory racing.
Dick Doane campaigned chassis 003 in SCCA events during 1963, taking three class victories and leading the Road America 500 for 93 laps before retiring. It then joined John Mecom’s team for the Bahamas Speed Week, where Augie Pabst finished fourth in the Governor’s Cup and John Cannon placed second in class in the Nassau Trophy. AJ Foyt and Cannon finished second in class at the 1964 Sebring 12 Hours, while Delmo Johnson, Dave Morgan and Ed Sevadjian placed third in class there in 1965. The seller acquired the Corvette in 2003 and commissioned Terry Scarborough Racing to return it to its 1964 Sebring specification while preserving its original chassis, lightweight body and period components. During the Monterey auctions 2026, it is estimated at between $11m and $13m.
This 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 is one of 600 examples produced and the third model in Ferrari’s Icona series. Chassis ZFF05UMA0P0297567 was completed in July 2023 through Ferrari’s Atelier programme and is finished in Giallo Triplo Strato with Nero racing stripes and an Italian flag motif. It’s being offered as part of The Driver’s Philosophy Collection – a selection of mostly modern hypercars and restomods that have barely been driven.
Options include a carbonfibre roof panel, lower bodywork and door mirrors, airbrushed Scuderia shields, matte-black wheels, glossy-black brake calipers and an adjustable suspension-lift system. The Nero interior features Giallo stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery and detailing on the steering wheel and gearshift paddles. Delivered through Wide World of Cars in January 2024, the Ferrari has had two owners and shows 227 miles. It is estimated at between $10m and $12m.
This 2024 Pagani Huayra Roadster ‘Executor’ is the first and only example factory-equipped with a manual gearbox. Chassis ZA9H12UB7RSF76072 was completed in September 2024 and has remained with its original owner from new. It’s another of The Driver’s Philosophy Collection and has done even fewer miles than the SP3.
Commissioned through O’Gara Coach, the car is finished in blue-tinted exposed carbonfibre with Indaco Blu and white detailing. Its bespoke bodywork includes a deeper front spoiler, bumper canards, a large rear wing and a roof-mounted air intake, complemented by satin-finished forged wheels. Power comes from a hand-built 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged AMG V12 producing 846bhp and 774lb ft. It drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed Xtrac manual transaxle with an exposed linkage and aluminium shift gate. The cabin is trimmed in Black Mamba and Indaco Blu leather with exposed titanium and carbonfibre components. The Pagani shows 53 miles at cataloguing and is accompanied by a matching luggage set, transparent roof panel and folding fabric top. It is estimated at between $5m and $7m.
This 1966 Ferrari Dino 206 Berlinetta Prototype is the second design study produced during the development of Ferrari’s road-going Dino. Designed by Aldo Brovarone and constructed by Pininfarina, it was displayed at the 1966 Turin Motor Show in Fly Giallo over blue cloth.
Unlike the earlier Dino Berlinetta Speciale, chassis 00106 is fully operational. It was constructed on an experimental Type 599 tubular chassis shared with the Dino 206 S sports-racing prototypes, originally numbered 020, and uses a longitudinally mounted 2.0-litre V6. The Ferrari was sold to Tullio Lombardo of Naples in 1967 before moving to California with collectors Charles Betz and Fred Peters. Later owners included Ferrari Club of America president Carle Conway, who retained it for 16 years, and Howard Cohen, who used it on rallies in South Africa.
Michael Sheehan oversaw a sympathetic restoration before exhibiting the car at Pebble Beach in 1993. It then remained with one collector for 25 years. The seller acquired it in 2018 and displayed it at the Petersen Automotive Museum in 2021. It is estimated at between $3m and $3.5m.
This 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Torpedo-Sport ‘Cannes’ carries unique open coachwork by Saoutchik and retains its original chassis, engine and body. Chassis 35903 was ordered in July 1928 by Oliver de Rivaud, Comte de la Raffinière, a French banker, racehorse breeder and art collector.
Saoutchik rebodied the car as a low four-seat tourer with a disappearing hood, making it the only known Cannes produced without winding windows. De Rivaud exhibited it at the Salon Animé de la Carrosserie at the Parc des Princes in June 1929. After passing through French and Dutch ownership, the Mercedes-Benz reached the US during the late 1950s. Dieter Holterbosch acquired it shortly afterwards and retained it for 55 years, rarely displaying it publicly.
The seller commissioned a carefully researched restoration using surviving original paint and upholstery samples. The cream and red colour scheme was reinstated, together with an interior recreated in the correct Asian water monitor hides. The car placed second in class at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It is titled as a 1927 model and is estimated at between $5m and $6.5m.
This 1972 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider is the 37th of 121 examples produced and one of two originally finished in Nocciola Metallizzato over Nero Connolly leather. Chassis 14901 retains its matching-numbers engine and gearbox, and was supplied with factory air-conditioning.
Delivered through Luigi Chinetti Motors, it was sold new to Lawrence Boomer in August 1972. Chinetti resold the Ferrari to Herb Chambers in March 1973 with 2722 miles recorded. Chambers used it regularly until it was damaged in a road accident three months later. The car subsequently passed to Ralph Britton, who repaired the front and retained it until his death in 2007. During his ownership it received a fixed-headlamp nose and was repainted lime green metallic. Chambers reacquired his former Daytona Spider in November 2007 and commissioned F40 Motorsports to restore it to its original Nocciola finish and retractable-headlamp configuration. Completed in 2009, the restoration was documented on Wayne Carini’s Chasing Classic Cars. The Ferrari won a Platinum Award at the 2010 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic. It is estimated at between $2m and $2.5m.
This 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Series I is one of 50 first-series examples built and shows 1803km at cataloguing. Chassis 1121086 retains its original Rosso paint, Nero interior and Pirelli P7 tyres.
Completed in July 1979, the Lamborghini was delivered to SEA Auto in Rome before being exported to the US through Ameritech. Its federalisation work was limited to extended side reflectors, leaving the bodywork and original European-style bumpers unaltered. After receiving EPA certification in March 1980, the Countach was delivered to a Michigan collector who retained it for almost 20 years while adding minimal mileage. It passed briefly to an Indiana owner in 1999 before joining a Canadian collection the following year, when the odometer showed approximately 1018km. The Series I specification includes smooth Campagnolo ‘Bravo’ wheels, small Stewart-Warner instruments and six twin-choke Weber carburettors. The car has reportedly never previously been publicly displayed or advertised. It is estimated at between $2.2m and $2.6m.
Finally, here’s what’s going to be a fascinating way to reflect on the past few years in the auction market. It seems like only yesterday that NFTs were art-market gold – but fast forward to 2026 and the crypto world is in a bearish state and NFTs have at best been largely been forgotten about by the public at large, or at best treated with derision after many millions were lost. At the time, auction companies were keen to jump on the bandwagon – which brings us to the above car.
This 1988 Cizeta-Moroder V16T is chassis 001, the original prototype and show car, and the only example to carry the Cizeta-Moroder name. Unveiled in Los Angeles on December 5, 1988, it later appeared at the 1989 Los Angeles and Geneva Motor Shows. The car was commissioned by Claudio Zampolli with backing from music producer Giorgio Moroder, who retained it until 2022. Its Gandini-designed body is finished in pearl white over red leather and differs significantly from the later production cars, with larger side intakes, unique lighting, mirrors and interior details. Power comes from a transversely mounted 6.0-litre V16 driving through a five-speed manual gearbox. Canepa completed a full mechanical restoration in 2018, including additional heat shielding and extensive recommissioning.
The seller acquired the V16T directly from Moroder in 2022 via a heavily promoted RM Sotheby’s auction that included a one-off NFT incorporating an exclusive four-track Giorgio Moroder EP, digital artwork, a 3D scan and provenance material. The car was later exhibited it in the Wedge Shaped Concept Cars and Prototypes class at Pebble Beach in 2024. Further work that year by Rex Nguyen included cosmetic detailing and the recreation of period-correct badges. During the Monterey auctions 2026, it is estimated at between $1.4m and $1.8m.
Monterey auctions 2026: Further details
For more information on the Bonhams sale, which takes place on August 13, 2026, head here.
For more information on the Broad Arrow sale, which takes place on August 13-14, 2026, head here.
For more information on the Gooding Christie’s sale, which takes place on August 14-15, 2026, head here.
For more information on the Mecum sale, which takes place on August 13-15, 2026,head here.
For more information on the RM Sotheby’s sale, which takes place on August 13-15, 2026, head here.
