Celebrated for selling
the most valuable car of Scottsdale Auction Week three
years in a row, Gooding & Company will once again
present an exceptional array of quality consignments at
its annual 2011 Scottsdale Auctions.
Following last week's
chatter, the leading auction house officially announces
one of its auction highlights: a sensational 1953 Fiat
8V Supersonic. One of the most spectacularly designed
automobiles to leave Italy's carrozzeria Ghia during the
jet age 1950s was the Fiat 8V Supersonic, an extremely
rare sports car embodying the best of the era's American
and Continental design.
This particular 8V
Supersonic, chassis no. 106.000035, was the first
Supersonic of only 12 models created and has always been
specifically regarded as the finest example in
existence. Treasured by its current owner for the past
55 years, this phenomenal car has only been driven a
mere 17,000 miles since new and remains in exceptionally
well-preserved condition with its original engine,
maroon paint, complete interior and even the original
Pirelli tyres still intact. Gooding & Company believes
this museum-quality automobile will be a heroic
contender in any preservation class and estimates it
will sell for between $1.1 - $1.4 Million in Scottsdale.
Gooding & Company's 2011 Scottsdale Auctions will again
take place at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, at 11
a.m. on Friday, January 21 and Saturday, January 22,
2011.
Other highlights
of the auction announced this week include the
recently-discovered 1948 Tucker Serial No. 1010, a rare
1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton with coachwork
by LeBaron, a 1933 Stutz DV-32 Dual Cowl Phaeton
formerly of Harrah's Automobile Collection and a
twin-turbocharged 2005 Saleen S7 featured in the
Hollywood blockbuster "Iron Man."
Believed to have disappeared many years ago, Tucker
Serial No.1010 has re-emerged after more than 50 years
spent tucked away in a private barn. Originally
delivered to its first owner in Waltz Blue, this 1948
Tucker is spectacular in its near-original, unrestored
condition, having traveled only 10,000 miles since new.
It is believed that this car raced at Bonneville in the
early 1950s, achieving an impressive top speed of 134
mph while defying the harsh elements of the Salt Flats.
A very exciting discovery for collectors around the
world, this car is expected to bring in excess of $1
Million at the auction.
Meanwhile the 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton
is a LeBaron-coachbuilt Duesenberg, engine No. J-243,
and is an outstanding example of the classic American
automotive legend. It is coveted not only for its
impressive and unbroken ownership history, but also for
being one of the best surviving barrel-side Phaetons in
existence - one of the few that has managed to retain
its original chassis, engine and body. Notable past
owners include Jim Hoe, America's foremost Duesenberg
mechanic and restorer during the post-WWII era, as well
as Rick Carroll, a renowned Florida collector whose
passion was for Duesenberg and Rolls-Royce. For the past
several decades this fine example has resided alongside
the most important Duesenbergs in existence and remains
in lovely condition. This car's estimate is between $1.2
- $1.6 Million. Another highlight of the auction will be
the last model ever built by Stutz Motor Company: the
DV-32 was one of the very best, high-performance chassis
of the classic era. Formerly the property of the
prestigious Harrah's Automobile Collection, this example
is distinguished as the only known Dual Cowl Phaeton
surviving on a legendary DV-32 chassis. A stunning sight
and one of the most sporting American classics, this
LeBaron-bodied Stutz will command a great deal of
attention. This important Full Classic is estimated to
sell for $500,000 - $650,000.
