RM Sotheby’s Monaco auction has set a new benchmark for collector car sales in Europe, generating €87,967,385 in total transactions and achieving a 90% sell-through rate. The event, held at the Grimaldi Forum on April 25, surpassed earlier results from Paris this year, becoming the highest-grossing multi-car auction ever staged on the continent by the company.
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The sale was headlined by a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, which brought €16,655,000 and established a new world record for the model at auction. The car, known for its Riviera heritage and meticulous restoration, led a strong showing for Ferrari throughout the event.
Ferrari models dominated the top results, accounting for eight of the ten highest बिक्री totals, each exceeding €3 million. Among them, a 2004 Ferrari Enzo achieved €6,530,000, while a 2018 Ferrari FXX-K Evo sold for €5,180,000. A rare 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari finished in Signal Green reached €5,067,500, standing out as a unique example from the marque.
Additional highlights included a 1989 Ferrari F40 with low mileage that sold for €4,336,250. That figure was matched by both a 2024 Bugatti Bolide and a 1978 Ferrari 312 T3, with each setting new records for their respective models. Other notable sales included a 1991 Ferrari 642 at €3,830,000 and a 1955 Aston Martin DB3S at €3,380,000.
Beyond automobiles, the auction featured a collection of memorabilia from Formula 1 legend Juan Manuel Fangio, which collectively totaled €763,560. Individual items significantly exceeded expectations, including a 1955 Omega Tresor wristwatch, racing trousers, and an international driving permit. A Lotus Esprit S1 film prop from a James Bond movie also drew strong interest, selling for €852,000 after far surpassing its estimate.
The Monaco sale continues a strong performance for RM Sotheby’s in 2026, reinforcing demand for rare and historically significant collector cars.
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