RM Sotheby’s first collector car auction held during the renowned Techno Classica Essen fair was a resounding success, with 86 percent of all lots on offer sold and total sales of €18.7 million. During the two-day sale, 229 lots crossed the auction block before a packed room of bidders from 46 countries, 40 percent of which were first-time clientele. The remainder of the famed Youngtimer collection brought in strong sales—many of which eclipsed their high estimate. A trio of Lancia rally homologation legends sparked spirited bidding contests, with the 1985 Lancia Delta S4 Stradale nearly doubling its high estimate. A beautifully restored 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A brought the top result, reaching and selling within its pre-sale estimate.
Scroll down to view the top ten lots sold during RM Sotheby’s inaugural Essen auction.
1. 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen
Sold for €2,255,000 EUR
2. 1985 Lancia Delta S4 Stradale
Sold for €1,040,000 EUR
3. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Sold for €893,750 EUR
4. 1982 Lancia 037 Rally Stradale
Sold for €770,000 EUR
5. 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta by Scaglietti
Sold for €635,000 EUR
6. 1975 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale by Bertone
Sold for €545,000 EUR
7. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Coupé
Sold for €432,500 EUR
8. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV
Sold for €387,000 EUR
9. 1970 Ferrari Dino 246 GT by Scaglietti
Sold for €331,250 EUR
10. 1930 Avions Voisin C23 Conduite Intérieure
