183: What Cool Cars are available during Arizona Auction Week?

Posted on: January 20th, 2022 by gstanley

183: Arizona Car Week Review

Welcome back to The Collector Car Podcast!

It is time to review some incredible automobiles coming to the Arizona Car Week in Scottsdale.  Join Greg Stanley as he reviews the star cars from RM Sotheby’s, Barrett Jackson, Gooding & Co and Bonhams.

RM Sotheby’s

Arizona Modern: Tenenbaum Collection Spotlights Cutting Edge German Sports Cars

From a rare “Flachbau” Turbo S to a 918 Spyder, these examples are all ahead of their time.

• 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL ‘Pagoda’/Estimate: $60,000 – $80,000
• 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet/Estimate: $300,000 – $350,000
• 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Flachbau’ Targa/Estimate: $350,000 – $450,000
• 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S ‘Flachbau’/Estimate: $800,000 – $1,100,000
• 1987 Porsche 959/Estimate: $1,200,000 – $1,500,000
• 2005 Porsche Carrera GT/Estimate: $1,000,000 – $1,300,000
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe/Estimate: $225,000 – $275,000
• 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder/Estimate: $1,200,000 – $1,400,000

Star Cars

• 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing/(Shelby Myers)/$7,000,000 – $9,000,000 USD
  • The ultimate production version of Mercedes-Benz’s most iconic creation
  • A unique and peerless specimen of the Alloy Gullwing with fascinating provenance
  • Delivered new to Mercedes-Benz agent Joseph Weckerlé of Casablanca, Morocco
  • One of very few to retain its numbers-matching 3.0-liter NSL engine and original alloy body
  • Presented in its factory-correct livery of Silver Gray Metallic (DB 180) over blue gabardine fabric with blue vinyl (L1)
  • Desirable factory features including sports suspension, high-speed 3.42 rear axle, uprated metric speedometer, belly pans, and Rudge wheels
• 1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster by Derham/(Rob Myers)/$2,750,000 – $3,250,000 USD
  • Magnificent styling by the great Gordon Buehrig
  • One of the eight authentic Derham Toursters
  • Retains its original chassis, firewall, engine, and coachwork
  • Meticulous restoration by RM Auto Restoration
• 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti/(Shelby Myers)/$2,400,000 – $2,800,000 USD
  • The 31st of 121 examples built
  • FCA Platinum Award winner; formerly owned by Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack
  • Retains numbers-matching engine and gearbox
  • One of only 14 examples finished in Argento Metallizzato
  • Beautifully restored in the original factory color combination
• 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB by Scaglietti/(Michael Caimano)/The Dr. Terry Maxon Collection/$1,500,000 – $2,000,000
  • One of approximately 250 short-nose examples; retains matching-numbers V-12 engine
  • Fastidiously garaged during 36 years of care by the consignor’s estate
  • Highly original condition; preservation class award-winner at the 2015 Arizona Concours d’Elegance, and presented at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
• 1988 Cizeta-Moroder V16T/(Alexander Weaver)/$900,000 – $1,200,000 USD
  • The original Cizeta-Moroder prototype and show car, chassis 001
  • Owned from new by music producer and original Cizeta-Moroder investor Giorgio Moroder
  • The only example badged as a Cizeta-Moroder
  • Displayed at the 1989 Los Angeles and Geneva Motor Shows
  • Full mechanical restoration by Canepa Design in 2018
  • A fully functioning prototype with significant differences from the production model
• 1971 Iso Grifo 7-Litri Series II by Bertone/(Mark Donaldson)/$500,000 – $600,000 USD
  • Exceedingly rare and desirable Iso Grifo configuration
  • Retained by the same family from new until 2018; fascinating history on two continents
  • Powered by a 7.0-liter Chevrolet engine and five-speed ZF manual transmission
  • The 3rd of only four Series II examples fitted with the 7-liter engine
• 2012 Lexus LFA/(Matt Malamut)/$650,000 – $750,000 USD
  • Offered from its original owner; odometer displays 4,360 miles at time of cataloguing
  • One of approximately 190 US-market examples produced
  • Finished in Whitest White over exclusive orange/black leather
  • 552-hp, 4.8-liter V-10 engine; Aisin six-speed automated manual transmission
  • Delivered new to Sewell Lexus of Dallas, Texas; original MSRP of $393,600
• 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray ‘Fuel-Injected’ Coupe/(Gord Duff)/$175,000 – $225,000 USD
  • Spectacular single-year “split-window” Sting Ray Coupe
  • Highly desirable 360 hp, 327 cu. in. V-8 with Rochester fuel injection; four-speed manual transmission
  • Factory-correct Sebring Silver over a Red vinyl interior
  • Restored to a high standard by Bayberry Vintage Autos of Hampton, New Hampshire
  • A beautifully presented piece of American performance history
• 1951 Porsche 356 ‘Split-Window’ Coupe by Reutter/(Matt Malamut)/$550,000 – $600,000 USD
  • An early, outstanding, and award-winning example of the exceedingly sought-after “Split-Window” Coupe
  • The 96th of just 749 Pre-A “five-digit” Reutter Coupes produced
  • Finished in its original color combination of Adriablau metallisch (509) over grey “Hafele” (3361)
  • Treated to a painstaking and factory-accurate rotisserie restoration by a consortium of early 356 specialists
  • Fitted with an air-cooled flat-four engine and four-speed non-synchromesh transmission
  • Accompanied by copy of its factory Kardex and recent awards

Barrett Jackson

Lot #1265  1987 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL “FAST & FURIOUS” MOVIE CAR

Lot #1265 – Presented as a 1987 Buick Grand National re-creation, this car was used in the movie Fast and Furious Four and was driven by Vin Diesel. It is one of two remaining movie cars after production ended with the other being made to drive in reverse. Powered by a turbocharged 3.8-liter engine mated to an automatic transmission, this movie car was customized with a fake side passenger seat attached to the roll cage and it was customized so someone could stand on the floorboard. This was done so that actress Michelle Rodriguez could crawl out the window onto the hood of the car. The suspension was lowered and adjusted for extreme driving maneuvers and stability. It was fitted with custom Wilwood brakes, a fuel cell, hood pins, and racing wheels. Classified as ‘The Wheelie Car’ by the movie production team, it was fitted with a full roll cage and pulley system designed so it could pop a back wheelie when the 18-wheeler hit it in the scene.

Lot #1381  1965 SHELBY GT350

Lot #1336.2  1970 FORD MUSTANG 428 SCJ CONVERTIBLE PACE CAR

Lot #1336.2 – Rooted in a 10-car order from American Raceways International (ARI), this very special 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible is one of the five “ARI” pace car convertibles built consecutively on October 17, 1969. All were specified with R-code (Ram Air) 428ci Cobra Jet engines and C6 automatic transmissions, plus specially painted hoods, custom stripes and ARI rear-fender logos signifying the company’s Atlanta, Eastern, Texas, Riverside and Michigan properties. Other highlights included open 3.00:1 rear axle, climate control system, engine oil coolers, plus significant modifications. The 428ci CJ engines were removed and sent to Ford Engineering, where they were balanced, blueprinted and upgraded with a competition 3-angle valve job and fitted with shot-peened connecting rods and heavy-duty pistons and gaskets. Other highlights included a tubular 1-1/2-inch padded roll bar, 150-psi Stewart Warner oil pressure gauge, NASCAR-spec “T” oil pan and transmission blueprinting. Additionally, the front coil springs were slightly cut down. The ARI pace car convertibles feature sequential 120300-120304 serial numbers and, following completion, the public introduction of the five ARI Mustang pace car convertibles took place at New York City’s famed Tavern on the Green in Central Park. Numbered 20301, this Grabber Green Mustang ARI pace car convertible was assigned to Michigan International Speedway and subsequently sold to an individual and not back to Ford Motor Company for the contractually stipulated $1 consideration.

Lot #4001  2022 NFT 1978 PORSCHE 928 “RISKY BUSINESS” MOVIE CAR ELITE

**THIS IS NOT A VEHICLE, THIS IS A NON-FUNGIBLE TOKEN**

Immortalized by the 1983 film “Risky Business,” this Porsche 928 is the actual hero car driven by Tom Cruise during the movie. This piece of film history has resided in a private collection for many years, but has also been featured in a number of major public displays, including the Porsche Effect Exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum and at Porsche Cars North America. The 928 is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 engine and backed by a 5-speed manual transmission. The “Risky Business” Porsche sold for a record $1,980,000 at the 2021 Barrett-Jackson Houston Auction on September 18.

This Motoclub SparkNFT commemorates the Barrett-Jackson sale of this 1978 Porsche 928 “Risky Business” Movie Car and is available as the following Sparks: 1 x illustration, 1 x video and 3 x images, for you to enjoy in your Motoclub digital wallet! The winning bidder of this Limited Edition NFT will also receive an exclusive Barrett-Jackson VIP Muscle Lounge ticket package for two to the 2022 or 2023 auction of their choice.

Gooding & Company…online only

• 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG
• 1966 FORD BRONCO U13 ROADSTER
• 1957 PORSCHE 356 A SPEEDSTER

Bonhams

1994 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO VT/Design by Marcello Gandini/US$ 200,000 – 250,000

• Sinister Black on Black livery with neatly contrasting red accents on the interior
• Well-preserved, low-mileage example

1967 PORSCHE 911S 2.0 ‘SOFT WINDOW’ TARGA/US$ 180,000 – 220,000

• Desirable and rare, Soft Window Targa in top-of-the-line S specification
• Matching numbers example, restored in the original exterior color of Bahama Yellow
• Among the rarest 911 models ever produced, and a true collector’s icon
• Offered with Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity and owner’s manual

1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 280SL/US$ 175,000 – 225,000

• Exquisite, nut-and-bolt restoration recently completed by Mercedes-Benz marque specialist
• Includes both ‘Pagoda’ hard top and folding soft top
• Southern California car from new retaining the original yellow and black CA license plates
• Restored with Incredible attention to detail

As always, thanks for listening and I will talk to all of you next week!

• 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL ‘Pagoda’
• 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
• 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Flachbau’ Targa
• 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S ‘Flachbau’
• 1987 Porsche 959
• 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe
• 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
• 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing
• 1931 Duesenberg Model J Tourster by Derham
• 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider by Scaglietti/
• 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB by Scaglietti/(Michael Caimano
• 1988 Cizeta-Moroder V16T
• 1971 Iso Grifo 7-Litri Series II by Bertone
• 2012 Lexus LFA/(Matt Malamut
• 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray ‘Fuel-Injected’ Coupe
• 1951 Porsche 356 ‘Split-Window’ Coupe by Reutter

As always, thanks for listening and I will talk to all of you next week!

Greg Stanley