Auction recap / RM Sotheby's
RM Sotheby's Realizes $173,887,900 at The Monterey Auction 2026
The auction concluded with a 59.3% sell-through rate, led by a 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3.
Auction highlights
EstimateUp to $35MSold—
Estimate—Sold$17,825,000
1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
Estimate$12–15MSold—
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Estimate$11–13MSold—
Estimate$9–11MSold—
Estimate—Sold$9,410,000
1935 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Coupe by Rollston and Bohman & Schwartz
Estimate—Sold$9,080,000
Estimate$7–9MSold—
Estimate—Sold$8,310,000
2024 Pagani Huayra Roadster 'Executor'
Estimate—Sold$8,035,000
1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupe by Figoni et Falaschi
Estimate$7–8MSold—
Estimate$5–6MSold—
| Auction highlights | Estimate | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | Up to $35M | — |
 | 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 | — | $17,825,000 |
 | 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato | $12–15M | — |
 | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport | $11–13M | — |
 | 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | $9–11M | — |
 | 2003 Ferrari Enzo | — | $9,410,000 |
 | 1935 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Coupe by Rollston and Bohman & Schwartz | — | $9,080,000 |
 | 1995 Ferrari F50 | $7–9M | — |
 | 2025 Bugatti Mistral | — | $8,310,000 |
 | 2024 Pagani Huayra Roadster 'Executor' | — | $8,035,000 |
 | 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupe by Figoni et Falaschi | $7–8M | — |
 | 1989 Porsche 959 Sport | $5–6M | — |
Lot rows show the price fields disclosed in the source record. Lot photography: Courtesy RM Sotheby's.
Data from publicly available sources; calculations by Pricing Culture Analytics.
RM Sotheby's concluded its landmark event, The Monterey Auction 2026, where the house realized $173,887,900 in total sales. The auction successfully found buyers for 118 of 199 lots, representing a 59.3% sell-through. The multi-day event brought together an exceptional lineup of automotive history, spanning pre-war classics, mid-century sports cars, and contemporary hypercars. Collectors and industry participants from across the globe participated in the bidding, focusing on rare provenance, original specifications, and highly sought-after designs. The atmosphere in the room reflected the enduring appeal of blue-chip collector vehicles, with several prominent lots drawing significant attention from registered bidders both on the floor and on the phones.
Auction highlights
Sale file- 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 | sold for $17,825,000[1]
- 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato | estimate $12,000,000[2] to $15,000,000[2]
- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport | estimate $11,000,000[3] to $13,000,000[3]
- 2003 Ferrari Enzo | sold for $9,410,000[4]
- 1935 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Coupe by Rollston and Bohman & Schwartz | sold for $9,080,000[5]
This signature event represents a major component of the auction house's annual calendar and serves as a key indicator of market activity. To place this result in a broader market context, RM Sotheby's year to date performance has reached $316,572,380 realized across 307 lots sold. This brings the house's overall year-to-date sell-through to 76.4%, reflecting the ongoing dynamics and transaction volumes within the high-end collector car market as the season progresses.
Sources
- 01
RM Sotheby's
2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 - 02
RM Sotheby's
1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato - 03
RM Sotheby's
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport - 04
RM Sotheby's
2003 Ferrari Enzo - 05