“The results are overwhelming,” said Mr. Nicklin following the sale. “I am thrilled with the prices achieved for my two Ferraris, both of which exceeded their estimates. It has been great working with RM – they are number one in every respect all around the world.” Building on RM’s reputation as the specialists for private and estate collections, the distinguished collection of Jack and Marilyn Tallman also garnered significant interest. Spanning over 30 years of automotive design, the collection featured a wonderful array of early automobiles, many of which the Tallmans had owned for over 40 years and had enjoyed and driven in countless events, both at home and overseas. Headlining the collection was the sale of a handsome 1930 Cadillac Sixteen Roadster for $506,000 and a 1912 Packard Model 1-48 Custom Runabout for $407,000. “We are very happy with the results from the sale of our collection at RM’s Amelia Island auction on the weekend,” said Jack Tallman after the auction. “It was a first-class event and a great experience. RM did an amazing job in the promotion and marketing of our collection to a global audience, and we recommend them to others looking to sell their collection or automobile at auction.”

RM’s Amelia Island Top 10 sales were as follows:

• Lot 153 – 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Coupe ($4,290,000) Lot 165
• 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Spider ($990,000) Lot 149
• 1933 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Victoria ($979,000) Lot 144
• 1930 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Coupe ($962,500) Lot 166
• 1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta ($935,000) Lot 163
• 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS ($770,000) Lot 154
• 1953 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe ($660,000) Lot 152
• 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster ($627,000) Lot 161
• 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe ($627,000) Lot 172
• 1957 Ferrari 250 GT "Low Roof" Berlinetta ($605,000)

Beyond the top-seller’s list, other notable highlights well-exceeding their estimates included: a 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution, one of only 24 Evolutions built, for $159,500; and a beautifully-restored, early 1964 Porsche 911 for $225,500.