Russo and Steele Monterey 2014 Auction Preview

Update 8/8/14:

Russo and Steele has published the online catalog for their Monterey auction.

Russo and Steele is delivering an impressive docket of collector automobiles to California’s Monterey Peninsula for this years heralded collector car week. Held at the world-famous Fisherman’s Wharf over three action-packed days, Thursday August 14 through Saturday August 16. This “must attend” event promises to deliver a signature high-octane experience with a vast selection of today’s finest and most interesting collector automobiles ranging from time-honored classics to victorious competition cars and modern ‘supercars’ with virtually everything in between.

Leading the charge for their 2014 Monterey line-up are:

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing” Coupe and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – Two excellent examples of the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL in closed and open form. Both are documented in the Gull Wing Registry and highly desirable throughout. The choice of the world’s business, entertainment, political and social elites when new and consistently sought-after today. Striking in presentation, well-equipped and immensely collectible.

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1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona – Unveiled in Paris in 1968, Ferrari’s 365 GTB/4 Berlinetta earned its unofficial “Daytona” name while still in prototype form, when Ferrari completed a stunning podium sweep in the famous 1967 24-hour race there. Now, as when new, the 365 GTB/4 remains the ultimate expression of the classic front-engine V-12 Ferrari GT concept, with its lean and aggressive body design universally acknowledged as one of Pininfarina’s finest.

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1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS – The final and most desirable evolution of the Dino series, built to meet FIA homologation requirements for the groundbreaking and highly successful ‘Dino’ V-6 racing engine. An immensely collectible and enjoyable Pininfarina-designed, Scaglietti-designed tour de force with a ferocious engine soundtrack and fully-independent suspension.

1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 –The 365 GT Ferrari was presented for the first time at the Paris Motor Show of 1967. The styling combined the elegant nose of the exclusive 500 Superfast, while the rear was a development of the 330 GTC Speciale and 275 GTB. Finished in this very desirable color combination, the spirited 4.4 litre V12 delivers a genuine 300+ bhp and a lot of torque, while offering handling and road qualities to match.

1964 Cooper-Shelby “King Cobra” CM5/64 – Exceptionally and correctly presented with confirmed, documented and incredibly well-researched history. A great example of Shelby American’s energy and prowess during its highly prolific and formative early years.

1968 Eagle Indy Car Serial # 40-1 “Dan Gurney” – This stunning 1968 Eagle Indy Car, Chassis 40-1, was produced by the legendary racecar driver, designer and builder Dan Gurney for famed Indy team owner Lindsey Hopkins. Roger McCluskey drove this car in the 1968 Indy 500.

2006 Ford GT – An Incredible “5-mile” car from new. Appropriately finished in factory-original Mark IV Red and equipped with all 4 original options. The hand-built spiritual successor to the 4-time Le Mans-winning Ford GT40, with 550 supercharged horses capable of propelling this modern ‘supercar’ to 212 mph.

1984 Lola-Mazda T-616 Prototype Racecars – Not one but two cars, and sold at no reserve – the world-famous BF Goodrich/Jim Busby cars that took on the world’s finest endurance racers and won. Victories include the win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Monza 1,000 kms and several other podiums. Restored to original race livery, the “Twin Lolas” have appeared at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and several editions of the Monterey Historics, where the fearsome shriek from their Mazda rotary engines has consistently thrilled spectators.

1969 Boss 429 Mustang KK 1225 – For hard-core “Blue Oval” fans, the very rare Boss 429 Mustang represents the Holy Grail. Built to qualify Ford’s all-new “Shotgun” engine for NASCAR and homologated in the Mustang, the hairy “Boss 9” was the most expensive Mustang of its era and very rare, with just 859 built from 1969. Numbered KK 1225, this tremendous and incredibly well-documented example is one of the 279 early cars built with the special “S-Code” heavy-duty NASCAR-spec engine.

1938 Lincoln Custom –This stunning, completely hand-built masterpiece is the renowned last car built by Boyd Coddington. It was conceived during Christmas 2003, while Boyd and the consignor were discussing future plans to build a vehicle. It’s powered by a modified direct-port fuel injected 392 Hemi V-8.

Be sure to watch Russo and Steele’s website at www.russoandsteele.com as many more exceptional collector vehicles are being added daily! For more information about the Russo and Steele Monterey event, please contact Darin Roberge at darin@russoandsteele.com.

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