RM Sotheby’s Staging Largest Private Auto Collection Sale in European History

1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

At this point, you’ve had the chance of bidding on pretty much every classic ride available to man. Whether it be the first-ever Shelby Cobra or a bevy of James Bond’s favorite rides, RM Sotheby’s has had you covered.

But to close out the year, the automotive auction house is gearing up for a momentous occasion in its history. Staging the largest automotive-themed private collection sale in European history, RM Sotheby’s is unveiling a catalog featuring 430 cars, 150 motorcycles, 60 boats, bicycles, bobsleds, and countless other pieces of automobilia at its “Duemila Route” (Italian for “2,000 wheels”) auction on Nov. 25–27 in Milan. Also, each lot will be offered up without reserve—meaning that when the hammer drops, it’s yours.

1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 C Sprint Touring (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

What’s in this garage’s worth of wonders? Some of the featured autos include a trio highly desirable Ferraris: a rare, matching-numbers 275 GTB/6C Alloy (see image above); a Plexiglas-headlight 365 GTB/4 Daytona; and an F40. Additionally, the wide-ranging auction will include a 2005 Maserati MC12, one of only 50 in existence that shows just 3,728 miles on its odometer; as well as a 1989 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V “Ufficiale,” a factory works rally car.

Says Augustin Sabatié-Garat, car specialist at RM Sotheby’s, of the haul:

“The sheer size of the collection means that enthusiasts will be spoiled with variety. If you’re in the market for a Porsche 911, you’re in luck, with some 60 different examples offered without reserve. If a Jaguar E-Type needs to land in your garage, the sale will feature a selection of 21 different examples. The list goes on and encompasses a tremendously diverse range of categories … it’s like an automotive Aladdin’s Cave.”

For more on the collection and pricing, click here. But first, try not to drool on your keyboard over the gallery of classic cars up for sale below.

1969 Ferrari 365 GTB 4 Daytona Berlinetta ‘Plexi’ (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1959 Ferrari 250 GT Coupé Pinin Farina (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1961 Lancia Flaminia Sport 2.5 Zagato (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1977 Ferrari 512 BB (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1988 Porsche 959 ‘Komfort’ (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversario (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1991 Lancia Ferrari LC2 Group C (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1992 Ferrari F40 (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1993 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

1994 Bugatti EB110 GT (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

2001 Ferrari 500 Barchetta Pininfarina (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

2003 Ferrari 575M Maranello (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

2004 Maserati MC12 (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

2005 Ford GT (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

2005 Porsche Carrera GT (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

2006 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (Courtesy RM Sotheby’s)

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