5 voitures extraordinaires en vente en janvier 2010 aux USA
GOODING & COMPANY ANNOUNCES FIVE ONE-OF-A-KIND
EUROPEAN AUTOMOBILES FOR ITS ANNUAL 2010 SCOTTSDALE
AUCTION
Collector Cars from Prestigious Marques Jaguar, Ferrari,
Maserati,
Alfa Romeo and Hispano-Suiza will Shine in Scottsdale on January
23
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (November 10, 2009) - Gooding & Company,
the internationally-recognized auction house, is proud to announce
five exceptional collector cars available for sale at its annual
Scottsdale Auction this January. Each bestowed with a distinctive
pedigree, Gooding & Company's headline European consignments
include a winning 1956 Jaguar D-Type, a rare Pinin Farina 1959
Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet, a beautifully-appointed 1956
Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta, Hollywood's 1934 Hispano-Suiza
J-12
T68 Cabriolet and a top-performing 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750.
Following the success of last year's Scottsdale sale where the
auction house made headlines selling the highest-priced car of the
week - a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider for $4.95
Million - Gooding & Company will again hold its popular auction
event at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall on Saturday, January
23, 2010, beginning at 11 a.m.
The 1956 Jaguar D-Type Sports Racer - Chassis XKD528 began its
racing career in 1956 with driver Pearce "Pete" Woods at popular
racing events throughout California. A podium finisher at
Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, Palm Springs, Riverside, Paramount
Ranch and Pomona, XKD528 retired to street car status in 1964.
Since then, it has been featured in countless magazine articles and
proudly rallied in the Colorado Grand, Terry Larsen's C &
D-Type Rally, and Copperstate 1000. Following a recent
comprehensive restoration, the
Sports Racer will be offered for sale in its original appearance of
cream over blue.
"According to Jaguar historian Andrew Whyte, this Jaguar D-Type
Sports Racer's victory at the Pomona Six- Hour Enduro in November
1958 is widely considered the last big win for a D-Type in the US,"
says David Gooding, founder and president of Gooding & Company.
1959 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet - An automobile defined by a
number of superlatives, it may be best known as one of only 40
Series 1 Pinin Farina Cabriolets ever built, the last car of its
kind to wear the famous covered headlights. Upon its
completion, the car was immediately shipped to the United States to
be proudly
displayed on Ferrari's New York Auto Show stand. After the
show, the car was first delivered to racing team owner and loyal
Ferrari client, Bob McKelvy. Gooding & Company expects
this Ferrari to be a bright star in Arizona this January.
David Gooding commented, "This is the first time a Series 1
Cabriolet has been presented at auction in many years and Gooding
and Company is honored to be representing it."
1956 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta with coachwork by Allemano -
According to original documentation, this Maserati was originally
owned by Giulio Dubbini of Padua, Italy, a renowned collector of
significant Italian racing cars. One of only 15 examples of
Allemano-bodied Maseratis built in 1956, this rare gran turisimo
retains most of its original components, including its Verde Suro
(Mackeral Green) livery, original
coachwork and matching-numbers engine. The A6G/54 is estimated to
sell for $375,000 - $450,000.
1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport with coachwork by
Zagato - Formerly the property of Alfa Romeo enthusiast Ralph
Stein, this fifth-series Gran Sport is a comprehensively-documented
touring car that has participated in some of world's most renowned
events including the Mille Miglia Storica, Colorado Grand
Rally, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and Laguna Seca's Monterey
Historic Races. It is being offered for sale with
accompanying reports from experts Angela Cherrett and John Boer,
FIVA paperwork, original bumper and engine components, and an
extensive file of receipts from Jim Stokes' comprehensive
mechanical work that included the build of a Vittorio
Jana-designed, supercharged twin-cam engine.
"From the moment we climbed into the car and slid into the low
bench seat, it was apparent that the Alfa was a true driver's car,"
says David Gooding.
1934 Hispano-Suiza J-12 T68 Cabriolet with coachwork by
Saoutchik - One of only nine original-bodied open J-12s in
existence and also one of the most attractive, this Hispano-Suiza
became famous when it appeared in the popular 1979 James Bond film,
Moonraker, starring Roger Moore. This car is one of only 120
twelve-cylinder models ever built and with a massive engine
displacement of nearly 9.5 liters, it has been enjoyed by its owner
for thirty years. During this time together, the owner toured
numerous Hispano-Suiza rallies around the world as well as CCCA
CARavans and the Colorado Grand. One of the most coveted of all
classics ever built, this car is eligible to be shown at every
major classic car event in the world.
The annual Gooding & Company Scottsdale Auction will be held on
Saturday, January 23, 2010, commencing at 11 a.m. Guests may
preview the cars on Thursday and Friday, January 21-22, from 9 a.m.
- 6 p.m., and Saturday, January 23 from 8:30 - 11 a.m., at 68th
Street and East Camelback Road adjoining Scottsdale Fashion
Square. An auction catalog for $75 admits two to the viewing
and auction. General admission to the viewing and auction can be
purchased at the tent for $30 per person.
Bidder registration forms, press credentials and additional
auction information are available on www.goodingco.com. For
additional vehicle information and up-to-the-minute event updates,
follow Gooding & Company on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/goodingcompany.
About Gooding & Company
Gooding & Company provides unparalleled service for those in
the collector car market, offering a wide range of services,
including private and estate sales, appraisals and collection
management. The auction house sold a total of more than
$83 million in collector automobiles at its 2009 Scottsdale and
Pebble Beach auction events, with 16 vehicles selling for more than
$1 million each and six vehicles selling for more than $3 million
each. Known for its annual standing as the official auction
house for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Gooding &
Company sold more than $50 million worth of collector automobiles
and achieved three world records during its two-day event in August
2009. For more information, please contact (310) 899-1960 or
visit
www.goodingco.com
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