Gooding & Company’s annual Amelia Island Auctions is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for automotive enthusiasts. Held on March 2 and 3 before the celebrated Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, Gooding & Company’s auction showcases a curated lineup with over 150 cars from Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Porsche and more.
Register here to bid and these are six cars not to miss this year:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C SSZ
This is the ultimate Alfa Romeo of its era and is one of only 39 examples built. Its racing history includes two appearances at the legendary Mille Miglia. It boasts its original Tipo 1308 engine and Zagato coachwork and has been exquisitely restored.
1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider
One of only 37 covered-headlight SWB California Spiders, this is the sole example delivered new in the spectacular Azzurro Metallizzato exterior. It was built for the 1962 New York International Auto Show and is factory-equipped with unique features. It has been in just two significant Ferrari collections since 1972 and was awarded the prestigious SWB California Cup at the Cavallino Classic. Now it is offered with an impressive $18-20 million estimate.
1958 BMW 507 Series II
This 1958 BMW 507 Series II is among the most rare, collectible, and iconic BMWs of all time. Produced at the end of the 1950s, it ended up being too expensive to export from Germany to the United States, so this is one of just 218 examples built. It was formerly owned by noted collectors Oscar Davis and Tony Wang. It now is eligible for numerous driving events, concours, and BMW CCA events. These cars often sell on average for $2 million.
1965 Ferrari 275 GTB
Here is a desirable short-nose GTB that was one of only 248 built. It was featured in the Italian film Un detective (1969), starring Franco Nero and was also a participant in Ferrari’s 40th Anniversary 275 Tour. Considered one of the top Ferraris of all time, the 275 series were the first to have a transaxle and independent rear suspension.
1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spider
This 1973 Ferrari 365 is among the most iconic and collectible road-going Ferraris of all time. It boasts a Argento Metallizzato exterior over black color scheme and has the original chassis, body and divetrain, and was Concours-quality restored.
1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale
This rare and important Lancia model was the original HF Stradale delivered to Torino. Designed for rally racing, this Lancia Stratos has had only three owners with low mileage. It has a groundbreaking high-performance chassis with Bertone show-car styling and has the matching-numbers engine, gearbox, and panels.
