Presented by Ferco Motors – It was back in 1984 for the Offshore Power Boat World Championship that the wind was howling, prompting the catamaran drivers to be wary of the 5 to 10-foot seas. There was one driver, however, that was happy about the conditions. That man was Bob Saccenti of Team Apache Racing who would be the throttles of Warpath, a 41-foot deep-vee offshore racing boat, while Ben Kramer was Driver and Tom Evans was Navigator. While the catamarans are best suited for flat water to skip across, they do not fare well in high seas. For Saacenti and the Warpath, these conditions gave him a one-up over the competition. Warpath would go on to dominate the 1984 World Championship, placing the boat in powerboat history.
Automotive Photography by Deremer Studios, LLC
Automotive Photography by Deremer Studios, LLC
Now, Warpath is heading to auction and is doing so in remarkable condition. Between 2007 and 2009, the boat was given a bow to stern restoration that was overseen by Tom Evans, the original crew chief of Team Apache Racing and navigator for the 1984 world championship season and Gail Paik, the original artist.
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Warpath came to Gail and Tom in already solid condition, with no structural repairs necessary. The sturdy Kevlar deep-vee hull was already built for heavy seas, allowing it to remain in fantastic condition. Still, the crew brought Warpath back to its original glory through the restoration of the graphics, mechanical, and cabin features. This includes the rebuild of the twin supercharged 572ci Chevrolet big-block V8 engines, as well as as going through all steering components, throttles, and instrumentation. Altogether, Warpath is currently in truly remarkable condition thanks to the restoration and is ready to be cherished by a new owner.
This is a truly rare opportunity for someone to own a piece of boating history. Coming along with the boat is a triple-axle All American trailer. Warpath will be sold via a week-long online auction beginning on September 10, 2021. For more information, be sure to click the button below.
Presented by RM Sotheby’s – Talk of a Bugatti revitalization, which would have returned the storied French marque to the prominence of its pre-World War II glory days, began not long after Ettore Bugatti’s death in 1947. Despite a noble revival effort undertaken in the late 1980s, which led to the fascinating EB 110, Bugatti would not experience a lasting renaissance until the Volkswagen Group purchased the rights to company in 1998—a strategic acquisition initially intended to realize Ferdinand Piëch’s vision of an 18-cylinder automobile of superlative power, performance, and prestige.
Piëch’s mandates for the car that would eventually become the Bugatti Veyron were refined with time, becoming even more ambitious: It needed to produce 1,001 PS (987 horsepower) and achieve a top speed in excess of 400 km/h (nearly 250 mph), yet also be entirely usable for daily driving and comfortable for both driver and passenger. Impressive today, these parameters seemed otherworldly around the turn of the millennium. The cost of the project was of little consequence; what mattered was resurrecting Bugatti in spectacular fashion while demonstrating the engineering prowess of the Volkswagen Group as a whole.
What is truly remarkable is that the production car that emerged in 2005 managed to meet, and even exceed, these lofty expectations, with 0-62 mph acceleration taking just 2.46 seconds en route to a top speed just over 408 km/h (nearly 254 mph). Built around a magnificent, mid-mounted, quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W-16 featuring four valves per cylinder and mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the Veyron stunned the world with its surefootedness at even the most extreme speeds—an ability enabled by a full-time Haldex all-wheel drive system. Even the car’s ancillary systems, including 10 radiators, are marvels of automotive engineering conceived to perform under the most demanding circumstances.
The stopping power was similarly stunning, as the Veyron was anchored by massive carbon-ceramic disc brakes with 15.7-inch discs and eight-piston, four-pad calipers up front, while 15-inch discs with six-piston, two-pad calipers were equipped at the rear. The alloy wheels, which were respectively 20 and 21 inches at the front and rear, were shod with special purpose-designed Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 PAX run-flat tires that provided superior grip.
The array of technology extended to three different drive modes: a Normal mode, at which the ride height was 4.9 inches; a Handling mode that deployed the rear spoiler and lowered ride height to 3.15 inches; and a special key-activated High-Speed mode that dropped ride height to 2.56 inches in front and 2.75 at the rear, while changing the spoiler position.
Equally captivating is the intricacy of the Veyron’s hand-crafted construction and the impact of its design. In its scale and proportions, the Veyron is unlike anything else: It is actually shorter in overall length than a modern Porsche 911, though it rides on a longer, 106.7-inch wheelbase, and it is noticeably lower and wider than that benchmark German sportscar. When experienced in person, a rare opportunity given its low production numbers and corresponding exclusivity, the Veyron has a presence all its own; it is a fitting inheritor of the Bugatti legacy and the world-renowned horseshoe grille.
VEYRON NUMBER 066
The 66th Bugatti Veyron completed, and the 20th delivered new to the United States, the car offered here has enjoyed a life of limited use and careful maintenance. The exterior is finished in silver metallic over bright silver, an effective two-tone pairing that subtly emphasizes the Veyron’s distinctive lines and complex curves. Like the Bugattis of old, this Veyron’s interior is elegant, simple, and purposeful, while being finely crafted of the highest-quality materials. This example is trimmed in the rare combination of Silk leather with Anthracite inserts; an engine-turned center console serves as a focal point while adding a dash of vintage spirit to the cabin.
With just 750 miles driven at time of cataloguing, this Veyron, now offered from the Fox Collection, has had only two owners from new. Under the care of its first owner in 2018, this car was serviced by Los Gatos Luxury Cars of Los Gatos, California; an invoice on file indicates over $51,000 in work performed, including an annual service as well as new front and rear tires. Given its limited milage and careful maintenance, it is hardly surprising that the car presents in excellent condition today.
Bugatti Veyron production ceased in 2015, at which point a total of 450 cars were produced; only 252 of these were Veyron 16.4 coupes, with only 76 in U.S. specification, meaning examples such as this are destined to remain rare and desirable. Accompanied by its special “speed” key with presentation box, owner’s manual, tools, and battery tender, as well as service invoices, this Bugatti Veyron 16.4 coupe represents a special moment the saga of the revitalized Bugatti marque, as well as the history of the modern supercar. It would make a significant—and not to mention exhilarating—addition to any serious stable.
With minimal production runs and maximized performance, the Fox Collection is filled with supercar selections that truly stand out from their contemporaries, with a combination of uncommon specifications, low mileages, and outstanding color combinations. The Fox Collection will be offered entirely without reserve at RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale, taking place 12-14 August 2021.
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Presented by Collector Car Productions – Designed by Pininfarina, the F430 was produced from 2004 to 2009 and is powered by a 4.3-liter eight-cylinder engine producing 490 horsepower. Built on an Alcoa aluminum chassis, performance is impressive with acceleration from O to 60 in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph.
This particular example, prior to arriving in Canada, resided in the state of Texas and is one of the rare and desirable units produced with a “Gated Manual 6-Speed Transmission”. With Rosso Corsa Red exterior, this F430 is trimmed out in the tan leather interior, black leather dash with red stitching, red-stitched door panels, tan power Daytona seats with red piping, and carbon fiber upper and lower cabin panels. A Manettino toggle on the steering column controls vehicle performance and traction settings. The car rides on Pirelli tires and brake calipers are finished in red, and the car is loaded with all the usual amenities like climate-controlled air conditioning, power windows, HID Xenon headlights, and more. Books, keys, tool kit and Ferrari Car Cover all included.
This F430 Spider, with clean CarFax, is in spectacular condition with no marks or damages, spotless carpets, no wear or tear and it has been stored in a temperature and humidity controlled environment.
This is just one of approximately 100 great hand-selected cars to be offered at the Toronto Spring Classic Car Online Auction to be held on June 12, 2021 by CCP Auctions.
Offering a Hellcat Hemi in a half-ton pickup is a recipe for success. For those that wanted one of the first examples, the final 2021 Ram TRX Launch Edition is heading to Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale. While normally we would already have our booth built by now, Craig Jackson and his team rescheduled the world’s greatest collector car auction to the week of March 20th.
Because the Launch Edition sold out in only 3 hours, Dodge has saved the last one for a great cause. This truck is actually VIN 001, seen in the promotional materials and videos. With 100% of the proceeds going to the United Way, the winning bidder will receive 702 horsepower, 35″ tires, and the fully-loaded Level 2 Option Group.
“The response to the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition has been amazing,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “This truck is the pinnacle of performance, durability and capability, and has set a new benchmark for half-ton pickup trucks. We’re excited to see it cross the block at the Scottsdale Auction in March, giving one lucky bidder the chance to own VIN 001 and support a very worthy cause at the same time.”
In order to comply with safety guidelines, the auction arena will be limited to bidders, consignors and their guests. That’s why we will cover the event for you. Stay with us for all your Barrett-Jackson news.
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The idea of building one’s own supercar to compete with the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren would generally be considered ludicrous, what with the monumental strides these companies have made in automotive technology and performance over the past decades. How could one man’s vision compete with such established sporting pedigree and record-setting engineering?
From time to time, however, someone does indeed attempt such a feat and, on even rarer occasions, succeeds brilliantly. Such is the case with the Swedish manufacturer Koenigsegg. Christian von Koenigsegg created his supercar company in 1994; his aspiration was to build nothing short of the greatest supercar in history. Over the next three years, with help from a small but highly skilled group, a prototype was constructed using a radical carbon fiber tub and a litany of automotive engineering firsts. This car, named the Koenigsegg CC (Competition Coupé), was first publicly displayed at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997, and the reaction from public and press alike was overwhelming. Confident his cars would find buyers, Christian left Cannes with nothing other than production on his mind.
Over the course of the past 26 years, the Koenigsegg name has become nigh synonymous with absolute mechanical absurdity. Hollow carbon fiber wheels capable of speeds over 280 mph? Koenigsegg. 3-D printed turbochargers? Koenigsegg. A single-state torque converter able to handle over 1,400 lb ft of torque? Koenigsegg. What about a hybrid-drive motor pushing over 1500 horsepower? Koenigsegg has figured that out as well.
From speed records to innovative patents, each subsequent Koenigsegg product has triggered worldwide astonishment; this 2019 Koenigsegg Regera is quite possibly the most outrageous exhibition of automotive technology ever offered for sale to the public.
THE REGERA
The Regera’s concept form was first unveiled to the world at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. One year later, the heavily tweaked production version made its debut at the same venue. The Regera retains Koenigsegg’s most distinctive design feature, a pair of Dihedral Synchro-helix doors, which open both outwards and upwards in a unique fashion to improve egress and ingress in close quarters. Another unique build characteristic is the car’s convertible top. Thanks to the inherent structural rigidity of the car’s carbon fiber monocoque, the roof can be removed, turning the car into one of the fastest convertibles ever produced. Even more incredible is that the top can be securely stowed away in one piece in the car’s nose, allowing for the roof to be kept with the car at all times. Though it clearly utilizes an evolution of Koenigsegg’s distinctive aesthetics, materials, and construction, the Regera is, in truth, quite a step forward.
The Regera’s most revolutionary innovations lie within its hybrid-drive powertrain. Aptly named the “Koenigsegg Direct Drive” system, the Regera’s 5.0-liter V-8 engine produces over 1,000 horsepower thanks to a pair of 3-D printed variable turbochargers and patented exhaust system which altogether removes turbo lag. An 800-volt battery system utilizing F1-derived technology is mounted aft of the engine and mated to Koenigsegg’s “Hydro-coup” torque converter—a remarkable and unique single-state drive mechanism which replaces the need for a gearbox. Finally, a supplemental trio of electric motors mounted on each drive shaft (one main, one on each rear half-axle shaft) are programmed to smooth out power delivery at low engine speeds, providing an additional 700 horsepower for use across the Regera’s already-staggering power band. At the time of cataloging, the Regera holds the world record for 0-250 mph-0, executed in an alarmingly agile 31.49 seconds.
CHASSIS NUMBER 175
This Regera offered here is the 175th Koenigsegg chassis produced, and one of just 80 Regeras built between 2016 and 2020. Like all Koenigsegg chassis, it is a unique, alluring, and absolutely extreme creation. Chassis 175 is the first Regera offered to the public via auction; there is no other chassis exactly like it, and as such, it is unlikely to be mirrored in the public marketplace anytime soon.
Delivered new to Lake Forest Sports Cars of Chicago, Illinois, it is clad in Crystal White over a bespoke interior; both exterior and interior are enriched by a magnificent bevy of optional “clear” carbon fiber finishes. Furthermore, the exterior “Speedster” graphics package is specifically finished with a healthy volume of 24 karat gold leaf detail, slung with dramatic effect across the front splitter. Chassis 175 sits upon a staggered set of Tresex pattern “Aircore” wheels which utilize Koenigsegg’s innovative hand-laid, multi-lam, pre-impregnated carbon fiber construction to provide ultimate grip and unrivaled weight savings. The Tresex pattern is a more recent structural improvement upon earlier multi-spoke Aircore wheels provided to Koenigsegg models. Overall, the accompanying scan of Chassis 175’s original window sticker illustrates over $217,000 USD of optional and bespoke equipment.
In July of 2020, the consignor treated Chassis 175 to a full exterior protective regimen executed by noted specialists at Protective Film Solutions in Santa Ana, California; an XPEL Ultimate Clear Bra was applied to the entire exterior, with additional protection provided to the rear diffuser and front windshield. Chassis 175 is presently offered for sale with all its original accoutrements, as well as service records and original window sticker.
This vehicle will be offered at RM Sotheby’s 22nd annual Arizona sale, kicking off its 2021 auction calendar at the OTTO Car Club on Friday, 22 January. It will join approximately 80 blue-chip motor cars, and the sale will be a live event with limited attendance; online and phone bidding options are available by contacting RM Sotheby’s.
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Presented by Burton W. Wiand – For over 36 years we have been connecting buyers and sellers of amazing automobiles. One car at a time is fun, but it’s time to experience a triple onslaught. England’s most revered luxury marques are kept equidistant by a show stopper. An SUV and two roadsters comprise a collection of 1,989 horsepower, 2,065 lb-ft of torque, and a cumulative retail price of $4 Million.
All three will be auctioned as separate lots by Receiver Burton W. Wiand on December 10th. The auction will be with a reserve and the vehicles are subject to prior sale. Offers will be considered prior to the Auction. Those with interest should call the Receiver at 727-235-6769 or by email at Burt@BurtonWWiandPA.com.
2020 Bentley Continental GTC
When they chose to update their Grand Touring Convertible, Bentley realized how it was tied to the Continental Flying Spur Sedan. The 4-door team and the 2-door warriors could not reconcile their differences on the drawing board. Therefore, the 2020 Bentley Continental is all-new. All it shares is a name with the previous examples.
Stronger and lighter than ever before, this smooth soft top is motivated by a dozen cylinders and twin turbochargers. At your command will be 626 horsepower and a whopping 664 lb-ft of torque. This allows it to reach 60 mph in 3.7 seconds in a blur. The top can be operated up to 30 mph, and it needs to be up to safely reach 207 mph. Rule Britania!
2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Sitting atop the Scepter of Queen Elizabeth is the largest clear diamond ever cut. Cullinan is more than a massive show of power, it represents the sovereignty of the United Kingdom. Since Rolls-Royce holds a Royal Warrant to build anything the Queen desires, we figure she might enjoy a proper SUV.
The first such offering from the brand, the Cullinan has been arriving in limited numbers since early last year. Built by hand in the best traditions of old-world coachbuilding, each example represents thousands of hours in leatherwork, paint, and metal shaping. Their first All Wheel Drive system is combined with All Wheel Steering and their signature “Magic Carpet Ride” suspension. The divorced sway bars are coupled to electric actuators to mitigate any bumps, or you can hit the trails with more articulation than you have ever experienced. Under the hood is a new 6.75-liter V12 with twin turbos. Rated at 563 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque your reign will not be contested on-road or off.
2018 Pagani Huayra Roadster
The shining star of this event is one of the most significant cars we have represented in years. Only 100 Pagani Huayra Roadsters were offered, and they sold out within minutes of its unveiling. We had the pleasure to attend this exclusive event during last year’s Geneva Motor Show. This car is not the same specification as the car unveiled to the world. This is the actual car from Geneva, and it has been covered by motoring press from around the world.
Here is an opportunity to acquire a like-new example without the hassles of dealer mark-ups. All three cars were bought as investments because they represent the best their brand had to offer. For all the details on the auction including how to make an offer beforehand, click the button below and stay with us for the world’s most exclusive exotics for sale.
RM Sotheby’s most recent Elkhart Collection Auction was held on October 23-24 as a live event in Elkhart, Indiana. We have been looking forward to this event for quite some time as there were some astonishing vehicle set to cross the block. Well, the auction is now over and the results are incredible. With over 240 cars crossing the block, the event grossed over $44,385,420 in sales. In total, there were no less than 2,500 bidders both in the auction and remotely from 53 countries. One of the most interesting facts is that 55 percent of the bidders were first-time RM Sotheby’s clientele.
Top 10 Sales
10. 1954 Fiat 8V Coupe by Vignale – $907,000
9. 1967 Toyota 2000GT – $912,500
8. 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone – $1,160,000
1. 1952 Ferrari 225 S Berlinetta by Vignale – $2,810,000
Kenneth Ahn, President and CEO, RM Sotheby’s, said: “We are extremely pleased with the results, especially considering the complexities and challenges of executing such a high-profile auction with multiple constituents in the current market environment. I believe this auction highlighted RM Sotheby’s key strengths and capabilities as a global market leader for achieving successful results for private collections. The Elkhart Collection auction was also another case study for the power of ‘no reserve’ collection auctions, with many of the lots seeing incredible results. The success of The Elkhart Collection auction joins previous court-authorized bankruptcy auctions that RM Sotheby’s has successfully conducted such as the 2016 Duemila Route sale in Milan, Italy on behalf of the Italian Government and the 2017 Level 5 Motorsports liquidation in Auburn, Indiana on behalf of U.S. Federal authorities, and further highlighting our company’s ability to execute complex sales successfully on a global scale.”
