Shelby Cobra … Classic !

According to Sotheby’s, commenting on sales of expensive cars in the previous year, this year “was yet another remarkable year for RM Sotheby’s. Hundreds of cars were sold over nine auctions, from the Duemila Ruote in Milan to Sam & Emily Mann: A Collection by Design in Monterey, numerous records were broken, and millions of dollars were raised for charity. RM Sotheby’s underlined its clear market leadership with more than $373 million in auction sales and an annual sell-through of 91% – this year alone, 1,285 vehicles were sold. Click ahead to see some of the year’s best-selling cars and be sure to check RM Sotheby’s website as our Arizona and Paris auctions approach” for next year.

The most expensive? According to the company:

“The highest final sale price of the year goes to the 1956 Le Mans-winning 1955 Jaguar D-Type, which sold for $21,780,000 at RM Sotheby’s: Monterey in August.”

1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider – $19,800,000

Shelby Cobra CSX 2000 – $13,750,000

Pre-war Mercedes-Benzes 540 K Special Roadster – $9,900,000

Ferrari 340 America Barchetta – $8,226,400

Location: Lutz, Florida, 33559
Stock #: 1030-TPA
VIN #: 1Q87L9N604978
Mileage: 34238
Transmission: Auto
Exterior: Dark Brown
Interior: Tan
Price: $20,995

Seller’s Description:

An amazing true survivor with all the best features you could want – including the original V8 and A/C. So it’s amazing that this 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is available right now for such an affordable price. Dark brown is a great color to celebrate the 1970s. Not only is this the correct color for this coupe, but it also shows all signs of being factory original! Yes, this Camaro is a great way to enter the new survivor culture that prioritizes preservation over restoration. So while the paint is not perfect, the level of gloss and shine will have you amazed that something could be cared for this nicely for nearly four decades. But more than just it’s history, you want this because it has all the great elements that made these Z/28s so desirable.

The long hood scoop, wraparound chin spoiler, slotted fender vents, and full-width spoiler are nicely framed by the multi-tone gold stripe package. This is presented so well because good care has been taken to make sure the sheetmetal retains its angular design that keeps these later third-gen Camaros so distinctive. Finish it off with proper Z/28 turbine wheels that match the body accents, and this is a well-coordinated total factory package.

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