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Russo and Steele Monterey 2012 – Auction Preview

The Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012 will be held August 16-18 by Fisherman’s Wharf on the waterfront in downtown Monterey, California. The 12th annual Russo and Steele Monterey sale will see more than 250 cars cross the auction block in Russo’s interactive and entertaining fashion.

Headlining the 2012 Russo and Steele Monterey sale is the 1965 Ferrari 400 Coupe Superamerica; 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Pininfarina Series II; 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe; 1965 Shelby Cobra 289; 1956 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce; 1954 Fiat Stanguellini Berlinetta; and 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Coupe; among others.

The 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Series II Cabriolet, s/n #2077 GT, features a restoration by Antique Auto Restoration, with extensive receipts and documentation of the undertaking. It’s offered with a platinum required tool kit and the original Heritage Certificate #0001061 issued by Ferrari.

Russo and Steele Monterey 2012 – Digital Catalog

In 2011, Russo and Steele offered 222 cars, with 144 finding new owners, reflecting a 65% sales rate. The total sales volume was $8,507,336 and the average price per car sold was $59,079. Top sale went to the 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS at $654,500, followed by the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 that made $286,000 and the 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda that brought $198,000.

The Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012 will be staged August 16-18 on the waterfront in Monterey, a change from previous years at the nearby Marriott Hotel. The new location is still in downtown Monterey, now adjacent to the Fisherman’s Wharf on Del Monte Avenue and Figueroa Street. Russo and Steele will introduce a structure similar to its popular Scottsdale layout that will afford an “all-encompassing environment” to hold the event elements including the main auction block, vehicle staging, food and beverage service, VIP Bidder Areas, vendors, sponsors and all the amenities that are typically associated with Russo and Steele events.

For additional information, visit www.russoandsteele.com.

Russo and Steele Monterey 2012 – Auction Preview (Note: Russo & Steele does not provide estimates)

1965 Shelby Cobra 289
1965 Shelby Cobra 289 – CSX2538; well-documented, matching-numbers.
1964 Cooper Monaco
1964 Cooper Monaco CM 3-64; restored in 2006; extensive race history.
1957 AC Ace Bristol Roadster
1957 AC Ace Bristol Roadster
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Pininfarina Series II for sale
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Pininfarina Series II – Serial number #2077 GT; First in Class at 2012 Dana Point Concours; completed California Mille 2012; issued Heritage Certificate by Ferrari.
1965 Ferrari 400 Coupe Superamerica
1965 Ferrari 400 Coupe Superamerica – 4113 SA is the 22nd Superamerica built; delivered new finished in silver with black interior and power windows; one of 4 LWB cars with open headlights.
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe for sale
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Coupe – Finished in Silver Birch with Blue leather interior and Blue carpeting; 5-speed; right hand drive; restored by Beacham in New Zealand.
1956 Alfa Romeo SV Coupe
1956 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce Coupe – Displayed at 2005 Pebble Beach Concours; finished 11th (and 4th in class) at 1956 Mille Miglia.
1957 Devin Triumph
1957 Devin Triumph Offered without reserve; original ad car for Devin enterprises; documented SCCA race history in 1957-1961.
1959 Devin SS
1959 Devin SS Chassis SR5-1 was the last of 15 SS’s built.
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Coupe
1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Coupe – Completely restored; numbers-matching; one of 284 built in 1970 finished in LimeLight.
1974 Ferrari Dino Targa GTS
1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS – Azzuro with tan Daytona seats; 30k miles from new; documented by Marcel Massini; factory power windows and A/C.
1954 Fiat Stanguellini Berlinetta
1954 Fiat Stanguellini Berlinetta – Bodied by Bertone; Best of Show at 2011 Concorso Italiano; 1954 New York Show car and as told was purchased by Briggs Cunningham for his wife Laura off the show floor; built on the 1100cc Fiat 103 TV.
1968 Dodge Coronet R-T Convertible Hemi
1968 Dodge Coronet R/T Hemi Convertible – One of nine produced; fresh Galen Govier inspection report.
1974 BMW 2002 Turbo
1974 BMW 2002 Turbo – “True and legitimate” Turbo…”kept the same exact way as it rolled out of the assembly line.”
1970 Porsche 911 S
1970 Porsche 911 S – Two-owner, all original and numbers matching; comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche.

[Source: Russo and Steele]