177: What are the Top 25 Collector Car Sales of 2021?

Posted on: December 9th, 2021 by gstanley

11) 1965 SHELBY 427 COBRA ROADSTER, CSX3178, Carroll Shelby’s Personal 427 Cobra

One of the crown jewels of Carroll Shelby’s personal collection, this 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra, CSX3178, was owned by Carroll Shelby from the day it was assembled in March 1966 until his passing in May 2012. One of just five 427 Cobras finished in gorgeous Charcoal Gray, the car arrived at Shelby’s LAX facility with a black interior and without an engine and transmission, like all Cobras did. The Shelby American work order specifying “Build 427 Street Cobra CSX3178” was opened on January 7, 1966, and closed on March 3, when it was shipped to Carroll Shelby’s Dallas home sporting a 427 with dual quads and a 4-speed Toploader transmission.
In 1972, Carroll Shelby’s friend and renowned Cobra specialist Mike McCluskey restored CSX3178, repainting it in Guardsman Blue with a gold nose. At some point in CSX3178’s life, Carroll Shelby felt he needed more horsepower and installed an aluminum-head 427 side-oiler engine with an automatic transmission.

10) 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta ‘Tour de France’ by Scaglietti

The 52nd of 72 Berlinettas “Tour de France” built; “single-louver” example
Several one-off features specified by the original owner, French industrialist and racer Jacques Peron
4th overall at the 1958 Tour de France
Formerly the prized possession of David and Mary Love for nearly 40 years
Retains its original covered-headlamp alloy coachwork, chassis, engine, and gearbox
Meticulously restored to exacting standards, with mechanical restoration by Patrick Ottis
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance award-winner

9) 1955 Jaguar D-Type

A well-documented example with substantial period competition history
Retains many original components, including bodywork and matching-numbers engine and cylinder head
Offered in its rare, distinctive, and factory-correct Red with Red interior
Purchased new from Bernie Ecclestone by British racer Peter Blond
Notable former owners include racer Jean Bloxham and Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant

8) 2010 McLaren-Mercedes MP4-25 Formula 1

The first Lewis Hamilton Formula 1 race car and grand prix-winning car ever offered to the public
Piloted by Hamilton to victory at the 2010 Turkish Grand Prix
Driven in a thrilling wheel-to-wheel battle against F1 legend Michael Schumacher at the 2010 Chinese Grand Prix during the only season in which their careers overlapped
Presented in McLaren Certified and fully operational condition with the support of McLaren Heritage and Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains
A history making moment with what could be the largest auction audience ever with potentially up to 140,000 fans in attendance to witness this remarkable single lot auction
Single greatest item of Lewis Hamilton memorabilia to ever be offered for sale

7) 1955 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione by Pinin Farina

One of six 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione prototypes built; a forerunner to the famous 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione ‘Tour de France’
Presented at the 1955 Turin Motor Show
One of three examples built with beautiful Pinin Farina Berlinetta bodywork similar to a 375 MM Berlinetta
Restoration by Ferrari completed in 1977; engine rebuilt by UK-based Ferrari specialists in 1995
Ferrari Classiche Certified, well documented provenance with matching numbers engine, gearbox, and rear axle

6) 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione by Scaglietti

The 11th of 12 examples built featuring a 250 LM-type dry-sump Tipo 213 competition engine, thin-gauge aluminum alloy coachwork, and overwhelming use of lightweight components
Campaigned by Scuderia Filipinetti; one of four factory-supported privateer teams
Three-time 24 Hours of Le Mans entrant in 1967, 1968, and 1969
Class winner at the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans, 1969 1000 KM of Spa-Francorchamps, and 1969 500 KM of Imola
Ferrari Classiche Red Book certified; accompanied by its numbers-matching engine and gearbox, and numerous ancillary components
Presently fitted with a six-carburetor high-performance engine and custom transaxle built by Roelhofs Engineering of The Netherlands

5) 1962 Ferrari 268 SP by Fantuzzi

Scuderia Ferrari Works entry for the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans
Factory racing and development car for mid-engine V-8 configuration that became integral to the evolution of the Ferrari P-car series
The only original example remaining, of the six produced, fitted with the larger 8-cylinder engine and the oldest surviving V-8 Ferrari sports racer in the world
Ferrari Classiche Certified with the original Fantuzzi “shark-nose” body configuration; matching-numbers throughout
Campaigned under the NART banner from late-1962 through 1963
Driven to the 1964 SCCA Class D Modified Championship
Formally of Pierre Bardinon’s renowned Mas du Clos Collection for 27 years
Only two private owners since 1969

4) 1972 Matra MS 670

3) 1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato

2) 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione

A LWB Covered-Headlight California Spider with Factory-Competition Features
Equipped with Velocity Stacks, Cold Air Box, Hi-Lift Cams, Ribbed Gearbox, Long-Range Fuel Tank, and External Fuel Filler
Period Racing History Includes the 1959 Coppa Inter-Europa di Monza
Matching-Numbers Engine and Gearbox per Factory Build Sheets
Recently Restored and Presented in its Original Tricolore Livery
Accompanied by Massini Report, Unrestored Hardtop, Period Photos, and Records

1) 1995 McLaren F1

An Extraordinary McLaren F1 Road Car; One of Only 64 Examples Built
Singular Color Scheme: Creighton Brown with Light Tan and Brazilian Brown Upholstery
Exceptional Time Capsule Condition with Less than 390 Km from New
Delivered New to Japan; Federalized by JK Technologies and US Titled
Offered with FACOM Tool Chest, Luggage, Handbooks, Tool Roll, and Watch
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Discerning Collectors