A new golden age of classic cars is upon us as every month records get shattered and values rise to mind-boggling levels. After a stellar performance by Mecum Auction in America, it is now Britain’s RM Sotheby’s that enjoy historic success at their London sales event, shifting in excess of £21.65 million worth of classic metal.
At the 10th anniversary London sale RM Sotheby’s not only generated some incredible numbers, they also altered the value of a number of highly important vintage exotics such as Aston Martin DB4GT and a number of modern classic Porsche models. The DB4GTwas without a doubt the star of the even, getting hammered at £2,408,000. Then again, this car was one of only 75 factory-built examples, and also one of the only 45 right-hand-drive models.
More astonishing than the Aston was the performance of the 90s Porsches which sold for insane prices: 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 – £1,848,000; 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight – £974,400; 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS – £716,800; 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport – £403,200.
RM Sotheby’s London 2016 Top Five Sales:
| 1. | Lot 169 – 1960 Aston Martin DB4GT | £2,408,000 |
| 2. | Lot 132 – 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 | £1,848,000 |
| 3. | Lot 134 – 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II | £1,288,000 |
| 4. | Lot 129 – 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight | £974,400 |
| 5. | Lot 147 – 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Cabriolet | £952,000 (tied) |
| 6. | Lot 153 – 1963 Aston Martin DB4 Series V Convertible | £952,000 (tied) |
