The world’s biggest auction houses are offering up some of the planet’s most sought after classics during the annual Pebble Beach Week Spectacular from 10-18 August.
One of the most valuable cars will cross the block at RM’s Monterey sale (16-17 August) in the form of a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider, with an estimate of $14-17,000,000.
The single-owner car is one of 10 examples in existence. The North American Racing Team Spider was born thanks to a direct request from Luigi Chinetti – Ferrari’s legendary US importer – for a ‘wind in your hair’ alternative to the 330GTS.
Next in line is a 1955 Jaguar D-type that is expected to make $4-5,000,000.
Extensively documented, the Jaguar recorded first-place finishes in period and, since its comprehensive restoration in 2003, has been extensively exhibited at Pebble Beach, Villa d’Este, and Amelia Island. It has also participated in the Mille Miglia and the Goodwood Revival.
Slightly more attainable than the car offered by RM is Russo and Steele’s 1965 NART Spider Conversion that carries no estimate will lead the auction house’s 15-17 August sale.
Based on an original 275GTB, the conversion was completed in the late-’60s /early-’70s after its French-singer owner crashed the car on the Riviera.
Completely original are the two AC Cobra’s the auction house will also offer up.