{"id":164364,"date":"2025-08-14T15:26:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/all-car-news.com\/lots-of-beauty-under-the-hammer-during-rm-sothebys-at-monterey-car-week\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T15:26:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:26:24","slug":"lots-of-beauty-under-the-hammer-during-rm-sothebys-at-monterey-car-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/all-car-news.com\/en\/lots-of-beauty-under-the-hammer-during-rm-sothebys-at-monterey-car-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Lots of beauty under the hammer during RM Sotheby’s at Monterey Car Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
At least, if you have the money for it. If not, you can still enjoy yourself by checking out the items below. <\/p>\n
Permanent fixture on the calendar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Every year during Monterey Car Week, the RM Sotheby’s auction is held. It is always a special moment, when suddenly millions fly through the hall and rare cars and classics go under the hammer and for a moment the most exotic cars seem within reach. <\/p>\n
Ferrari in all colors<\/strong><\/h2>\n
That not every Ferrari has to be red proves this 1995 Ferrari F50. It comes in the bright Giallo Modena, a color you rarely see on the street. That is more than true with this car; it is one of only two F50s in Giallo Modena in the United States. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Those who think Ferrari is all about shiny showpieces for the street are mistaken. Take the 1955 Ferrari 375 Plus Spyder by Sutton. As it is described, this is a one-off race car built for the American racing team Scuderia Parravano. Into it was shoved Ferrari’s most generous engine available at the time, the Tipo 113 4.9-liter 375 Plus engine. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Then there is the Ferrari F40 LM. The standard F40 is already raw, but the LM throws in a big punch. We would want this car for these iconic five-spoke rims alone. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Elegance the German way<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Yet Monterey is more than just Ferrari violence. Take the 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster. A rolling work of art from the Art Deco era with graceful lines almost unheard of today. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Then there is the 1989 RUF CTR1 Yellowbird Lightweight. Slightly less elegant, but very fat. Technically, it started out as a Porsche, but RUF took it in hand in such a way that it became its own icon. This one, affectionately called “Redbird,” is one of six Lightweight versions and belonged to Alois Ruf himself. More exclusive than a Porsche, then, and faster, too. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
American grandeur<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Famous classics were also made in the United States. See here an example of American luxury: the Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Phaeton by Walker-LaGrande, also from 1935. There are only five examples of this car. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
For ordinary citizens<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Not everyone comes to Monterey to spend millions. At the bottom of the list are also cars that are a lot more affordable, though that remains relative. Like the 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT 1300 Junior. Light, agile and with beautiful Italian design. This particular example even has a bit of racing history, having participated in the 1980s. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Then there is the “too nice not to mention” category: junior cars. Like the Porsche 936 Junior, a half-size Le Mans racer for kids or adults who have stayed kids. It has working lights, suspension and even a small engine. Ideal for the little one, or as an art object in the middle of the living room. <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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