Stunning £45million collection of iconic supercars heads to auction – including £13million 1950s Ferrari
One of the world's largest collections of dazzling supercars will go up for sale next month... and a famous Ferraris has a $13m price tag
A GIANT supercar collection worth a combined £45million is due to go to auction next month.
The sale will feature some of the most iconic sports cars from the last century, including a 1959 Ferrari California Spider worth a staggering £13million.
Hosted by RM Sotheby's, the New York-based auction will sell off a total of 31 cars from the world's most luxurious manufacturers.
Arguably the two most appealing motors in the mix are a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione and a 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
The Spider, one of just eight with the same specifications in the world, raced at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans.
With a price tag that makes up almost a third of the value of the entire auction, it is by far the most expensive vehicle to feature in New York.
Donnie Gould, car specialist at RM Sotheby’s, said: “Both the Competition California Spider and the C-Type represent two of the most important vintage race cars found in the United States today and are offered from an exceptional collection.
“Apart from the original three Jaguar Works cars, the C-Type on offer is easily the best and most desirable of the customer cars, while the 250 GT LWB is one of the most successful and significant competition California Spiders.
"The pair are perfectly at home in our New York sale as true icons from the golden era of sports car racing.”
Read on to see some of the best motors featured at RM Sotheby's December 6 Icons auction in New York.
1952 Jaguar C-Type - £5.3million
This particular C-Type comes with a racing pedigree, having been driven by legendary American racer Phil Hill, and was the first C-Type to claim a race victory on American soil.
It later underwent a full concours-quality restoration and featured in a range of vintage events including the 2010 Mille Miglia Storico and the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Cabriolet - £760,000
Said to represent "audacious French coachbuilding at its peak", the 1948 Cabriolet is an icon as one of the final models from famous designer Carrosserie J. Saoutchik.
The motor has recently been restored and is displayed in immaculate condition.
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster - £1.1million
One of the most dazzling motors from the German manufacturer in the auction, the 300 SL Roadster will be offered without a reserve.
It boasts all original and matching chassis, body, engine and drivetrain.
1958 Austin-Healey 100-Six 'Goldie' - £420,000
The most extravagant Austin-Healey ever made, the 100-Six "Goldie" got its name from the 24-carat gold exterior it has on the body finishings and wheels.
Originally built as a project to dazzle the audience at the 1958 London Motor Show, the drop top was manufactured in private away from the firm's regularly operating hours.
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible - £2million
One for fans of Sean Connery's James Bond, the convertible DB5 offers a classic twist to one of the world's most recognisable motors.
At the time of manufacture, the motor sold for £4,490 - far exceeding the average UK house price.
2015 Porsche 918 'Weissach' Spyder - £1.4million
One of a select few modern hypercars at the auction, the 918 Syder is a "street version of the current Le Mans Series RS Spyder", according to Porsche.
It features the classic Martini racing colours, too.
Ferrari LaFerrari
One of the modern day motors in the collection, this LaFerrari forms part of the supercar holy trinity alongside the Porsche 918 and McLaren P1.
The 2014 model with a 6.3-litre V12 is priced at £2.8million.
