“We are absolutely delighted by the results for this headline-grabbing auction,” said Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Auctions’ European Operations. “The Coburn California Spyder was without doubt the star of the show, and for RM to have had the honor of selling the most expensive motor car ever sold at auction in only its third European event is a fantastic achievement.” Rob Myers, CEO and founder of RM Auctions added: “Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of offering some of the world’s finest sports and racing Ferraris, and the weekend’s event was certainly no exception. The results truly speak for themselves and reflect a very strong market for quality automobiles, as well as our continued success for setting world record prices for the legendary Ferrari marque.” Event festivities kicked off at the Pista di Fiorano race track with a preview on Friday, followed by track demonstrations on Saturday and a glittering cocktail reception in the evening for over 700 VIP guests. Come Sunday, it was standing-room only on the auction floor, as professional collectors and Ferrari enthusiasts from around the world gathered to vie for their very own piece of Ferrari history.

“The Ferrari market continues to be bullish,” added Girardo upon reflecting on final results. “The 250 LM, one of the most exciting sports racing cars ever built, sold extremely well at $6.97 million, and we proved that presentation is the key to achieving top prices, with the stunning 275 GTB/4 selling for $2.04 million, and the very beautifully presented 250 GT/L Berlinetta for $1.17 million,” he said. Additional notable sales included: a stunning 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder for an impressive $3,659,837; a legendary 1971 Ferrari 512M sports racing car for an exceptional $3,234,275; and a rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso "Comp" for an excellent $1,702,250. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Ferrari Daytona, an ultra-collectible, award-winning 1971 Ferrari GTS/4 Daytona Spyder crossed the block for $1,489,468. In addition to the vintage motor cars, the single-day event also shone a spotlight on some of Ferrari’s more recent offerings, including a magnificent pair of Ferrari Enzos from the 2003 and 2004 production years, which sold for $1,191,575 and $1,319,243 respectively, whilst a “Magic India Discovery” Tour model 2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti brought $340,450 for charity.