Auto Market — Trends in Collector Cars, Motorcycles & Aircraft

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Auto Market is your weekly read on the world of collector cars, motorcycles, and aircraft. Every Thursday, host Sharon Obuobi covers the auction results that matter — from RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, Gooding, and the other major houses — alongside marque analysis, the new limited editions and restomods worth knowing, and equity data on the publicly traded automakers. All backed by proprietary data from ALT/FNDATA. For collectors, enthusiasts, and investors who follow the market. Learn more at www.altfndata.com.

Episodes

  1. Jun 26

    Auto Market Ep 4: $38.5M Ferrari 250 GTO Tops the Market; an Enzo Gains $2M in 12 Miles; Gordon Murray's Track-Only T.50s; a Tornado Hits the Corvette World

    June 25: $38.5M Ferrari 250 GTO Tops the Market; an Enzo Gains $2M in 12 Miles; Gordon Murray's Track-Only T.50s; a Tornado Hits the Corvette WorldThe collector-car market in one word (Ferrari), with a 38.5 million dollar 250 GTO atop our database; a Ferrari Enzo that gained almost 2 million dollars in 5 months and 12 miles; Gordon Murray's new track-only supercar; a tornado that struck the heart of the Corvette world; and the cars rolling out for Goodwood. ALT/FNDATA- Membership: (Use PODCAST15 for 15% off) https://altfndata.com/go/au-260625- Market reports: https://altfndata.com/go/au-260625-r- Podcast episodes: https://altfndata.com/go/au-260625-p The Ferrari Market (ALT/FNDATA data)- Five of the seven most valuable cars in our database over the past year are Ferraris. Leading all of them: a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO at 38.5 million dollars (Mecum, Kissimmee), one of just 36 built and the holy grail of collector cars.- Behind it: a Ferrari Daytona SP3 at 26 million, a 1961 250 GT California Spider at 25.3 million, a 2003 Enzo at 17.9 million. The only non-Ferraris in the top tier are a 1994 McLaren F1 (25.3 million) and a 1966 Ford GT40 (12.4 million). Blue-chip Ferraris remain the reserve currency of the hobby even as the broad market cools. The Enzo That Gained $2 Million- Hagerty reports a Ferrari Enzo that gained almost 2 million dollars in just 5 months and 12 miles. The Enzo is Ferrari's early-2000s hypercar (about 400 built), increasingly bought to hold, not drive. With cars this rare, a few months and a dozen miles can be worth more than most people earn in a year. New Metal- Gordon Murray (the engineer behind the McLaren F1) debuted the track-only T.50s, named for the late Niki Lauda: a V12, almost no electronic aids, a purist's multimillion-dollar machine.- Classic Driver spotlights a rare turn-of-the-millennium Lamborghini, a sign that the Diablos and early Murciélagos are now firmly collectible. A Loss for the Corvette World- A tornado in Effingham, Illinois destroyed Mid America Motorworks, a leading Corvette parts and restoration business, along with its "My Garage" museum collection (Hemmings). A real loss for the Corvette community. On the Block and at the Concours- The Goodwood Festival of Speed is here (a life-sized LEGO Koenigsegg just set a hillclimb record). The 31st Rodeo Drive Concours brought out its usual exotica. On the market this week: a 1935 Duesenberg Model J dual-cowl Phaeton, a 2004 Porsche Carrera GT, and the Historics sale at Windsorview Lakes in the UK. Two Wheels- Moto Guzzi has patented a V-twin hybrid powertrain, a sign that even tradition-bound marques are eyeing electrification. For context, the top motorcycle results in our database are vintage racers, led by a Honda RC174 and a 1968 Honda CB750 prototype, each around 300,000 dollars at Mecum. Also from ALT/FNDATA:- Closing Price — this evening at 5 PM ET- Open Bid — tomorrow at 6 AM ET

    7 min

  2. Jun 18

    Toyota Wins Le Mans Again; the Ferrari Restomod Boom; Bonhams Sells Out; a $3M Maserati Bound for Monterey

    June 18: Toyota Wins Le Mans Again; the Ferrari Restomod Boom; Bonhams Sells Out; a $3M Maserati Bound for MontereyToyota wins Le Mans again, a strong run of auction results led by a sell-out at Bonhams, the booming market for reimagined classic Ferraris, and the build-up to Monterey — headlined by a ~$3M Maserati. ALT/FNDATA- Membership (code PODCAST15): https://altfndata.com/go/au-260618- Market reports: https://altfndata.com/go/au-260618-r- Podcast episodes: https://altfndata.com/go/au-260618-p On the Track- 24 Hours of Le Mans — two races in one: the overall battle (the fastest prototypes) and a separate GT3 class for production-based cars. Toyota won overall, its 6th Le Mans victory, with Aston Martin also on the overall podium. Corvette won GT3.- Koenigsegg set a new top-speed record for a production car. The Week on the Block- Bonhams' National Automobile Museum sale sold every lot — a 100% result.- RM Sotheby's "Sealed" online auction (sealed-bid format) closed Wednesday, headlined by a 1969 Lamborghini Miura; results were not disclosed.- ALT/FNDATA data: a 1970 Miura P400 in our database sold for $1.7M at Mecum, for a sense of the model's market; and the single most valuable car in our database over the past 90 days is a 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster at $1.8M, also at Mecum. Monterey on the Horizon- Monterey Car Week (August) is the biggest event on the calendar. RM Sotheby's is revealing its catalogue.- A 1954 Maserati A6GCS, a class-winning race car, is heading to Broad Arrow with an estimate of nearly $3M. For context, the last 1954 A6GCS in our database sold for $2.3M. The Restomod Boom- The clearest theme in the market: modern reinterpretations of classics, especially Ferraris.  - Evoluto — a reimagined 1990s Ferrari F355, limited to 55 examples.  - GTO Engineering — a revival of the Ferrari 250 GT short-wheelbase Berlinetta.  - A Jean Sage take on the Ferrari F40, lighter and more powerful than the original.  - Even the Dino 246 is getting a reworked "Evo" version.- The appeal: the look and soul of a vintage car with modern reliability and performance. New & Bespoke- Bentley unveiled a 1-of-100 bespoke Continental GT S, hand-finished by Mulliner, with a new limited version planned each year.- Maybach is lending its name to a "Gigayacht" and members' club, to be built by German shipyard Lloyd Werft. Cars With a Story- The Jensen Interceptor once owned by Led Zeppelin's John Bonham is heading to auction.- The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette of astronaut Gus Grissom is up for grabs — automotive and space history in one. Provenance reliably adds a premium. Market Context- At the Hong Kong auto show, Chinese automakers made a clear push to court wealthy buyers, including in right-hand-drive markets — a sign of how aggressively China's carmakers are moving upmarket. By the Numbers (ALT/FNDATA data)- Top car, trailing 90 days: $1.8M — 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra Roadster (Mecum).- Miura comp: $1.7M — 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 (Mecum).- Maserati A6GCS comp: $2.3M — last 1954 A6GCS in our database (vs the ~$3M Monterey estimate). Week Ahead- All roads lead to Monterey in August; we'll track the consignments as the major houses reveal their catalogues. Also from ALT/FNDATA:- Open Bid — Mon-Fri at 6 AM ET- Closing Price — Mon-Fri at 5 PM ET

    6 min

  3. Jun 11

    Porsche Unveils a Toy Story 911 Trio; Ferrari Slips on a Slow China EV Launch; Bombardier Sets a Montreal–Nice Record

    June 11: Porsche Unveils a Toy Story 911 Trio; Ferrari Slips on a Slow China EV Launch; Bombardier Sets a Montreal–Nice RecordBonhams clears 110 cars from the old Harrah Collection in Reno, two Lamborghini icons head to RM Sotheby's, brand-backed restomods keep coming, and there are records set in the air. ALT/FNDATA- Membership (code PODCAST15): https://altfndata.com/go/au-260611 - Market reports: https://altfndata.com/go/au-260611-r- Podcast episodes: https://altfndata.com/go/au-260611-p Headline Sale — Bonhams National Automobile Museum (Reno), Saturday June 13- 110 vehicles, all offered without reserve: 80+ from the original Harrah Collection (limited-production cars and one-off concepts) plus 30 from the Minden Automobile Museum, Nebraska- Top lots: 1936 Cord experimental limousine ($450,000–$650,000); 1954 Carrera Panamericana Lincoln Capri coupe ($150,000–$250,000); a 1960 Fiat aerodynamic concept gifted by Sergio Pininfarina; a 1902 Capitol Chariot steam prototype- The museum (formerly the Harrah Collection) recently completed a $4M renovation Coming to RM Sotheby's — Two Lamborghinis- 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone: RM Sotheby's Sealed, June 17, est. $2.2M–$2.6M; 1 of 338, completed Sant'Agata January 1969, silver over tan, ex-Angus Mitchell collection- 1985 Lamborghini Countach (1 of 300 of the most powerful version): RM Sotheby's, August, est. ~$1.1M Restomods — Reborn Classics- Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 RS (rebuilt with Ford's blessing); HWA EVO (a tribute to the Mercedes 190E DTM cars); Kimera Automobili K39 (a Koenigsegg-powered reimagining of the Lancia 037) Special Builds- Porsche, with Disney and Pixar: a trio of one-off 911s tied to Toy Story 5, to be sold for charity- Jason Momoa, with Hedley Studios: a one-of-a-kind electric Mini Bentley Blower, a scaled 1920s race car with 100 custom touches Milestones & Trends- Honda marks 50 years of the Accord; Subaru teases three new manual-transmission models Aircraft- Bombardier's Global 8000 flew Montreal to Nice in just over 6 hours, a record for the route; Helios Horizon flew what it says is the first aircraft on solid-state batteries, with stratospheric tests planned for later this year The Equity Angle- Ferrari (RACE) closed −3.1% Wednesday, the weakest luxury name, after a report that its first all-electric car had a slow start in China; a Seeking Alpha analysis argues Porsche and Ferrari are converging in strategy Motorcycles- Bonhams Online Summer Sale closes Sunday, June 15: 300+ lots, 250+ without reserve Week Ahead- Bonhams National Automobile Museum (Reno) — June 13- Bonhams motorcycle sale closes — June 15- RM Sotheby's Sealed (with the Miura) closes — June 17 Also from ALT/FNDATA:- Open Bid — Mon-Fri at 6 AM ET- Closing Price — Mon-Fri at 5 PM ET

    5 min

  4. Jun 6

    Ferrari 599XX at EUR 2.5M Headlines Tegernsee; Bonhams Motorcycle Sale Live with 300+ Lots

    June 4: Ferrari 599XX Leads RM Sotheby's Tegernsee at EUR 2.5M; Bonhams to Auction 100 Cars from National Automobile MuseumOur inaugural episode covering collector car auctions, motorcycle sales, and auto sector equities. ALT/FNDATA- Membership (code PODCAST15): https://altfndata.com/go/au-260604 - Market reports: https://altfndata.com/go/au-260604-r- Podcast episodes: https://altfndata.com/go/au-260604-p RM Sotheby's Tegernsee — Consignment Announced (July 4)- Venue: Gut Kaltenbrunn, Lake Tegernsee, Bavarian Alps- In partnership with Concours of Elegance Germany- 2009 Ferrari 599XX Evo: EUR 2M–2.5M (headline lot, track-only, rarely offered publicly)- 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione: EUR 1.25M–1.5M- 2004 Porsche Carrera GT: EUR 1.2M–1.6M- 1960 Porsche 356 B Carrera 1600 GS/GT Coupe by Reutter: EUR 470K–570K- 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet: EUR 300K–400K- 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet Bonhams National Automobile Museum (June 13)- Nearly 100 cars from the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada- Many lots offered without reserve Blue Chip vs New Chip- Hagerty market analysis comparing traditional blue-chip collector cars (air-cooled 911s, Ferrari Daytonas, Mercedes 300SLs) to "new chip" models (Porsche 992 GT3, BMW M3 CS)- 812 Competizione in Tegernsee consignment: 2023 model estimated above original retail within three years Ferrari — Production and Pricing- Q1 2026 deliveries: 3,436 units, down 4.4% YoY (deliberate slowdown)- 29.5% operating margin in 2025 — highest among publicly traded automakers- FY2026 revenue guidance reaffirmed at ~EUR 7.5B BMW M2 xDrive- BMW announced M2 gains xDrive AWD for 2027 model year- AWD now across M5, M3, and M2 lineups Motorcycles — Bonhams Summer Sale (Live June 5-15)- Over 300 lots, more than 250 without reserve- Spanning veteran motorcycles, British classics, Italian exotica, competition machines- Mecum Las Vegas January 2026 benchmark: 1,800+ motorcycles, $20M total, 92% sell-through, 8 records- Bonhams earlier this year: Grand Prix MV Agusta sold for over $1M Recent Auction Data — The Market by Bonhams- 2009 Ferrari California: ~$34,000- 2018 Jaguar F-Type: ~$20,000- 1991 Porsche 944 Turbo: ~$8,000 Equity Snapshot- BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche: testing technical support levels- Ferrari (RACE): 29.5% operating margin, FY25 revenue EUR 7.1B Week Ahead- Bonhams Motorcycles Online Summer Sale closes June 15- Bonhams National Automobile Museum — June 13, Reno- RM Sotheby's Tegernsee — July 4 Also from ALT/FNDATA:- Open Bid — Mon-Fri at 6 AM ET- Closing Price — Mon-Fri at 5 PM ET- Luxury Spending — Wednesdays at 8 AM ET

    5 min
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Auto Market is your weekly read on the world of collector cars, motorcycles, and aircraft. Every Thursday, host Sharon Obuobi covers the auction results that matter — from RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, Gooding, and the other major houses — alongside marque analysis, the new limited editions and restomods worth knowing, and equity data on the publicly traded automakers. All backed by proprietary data from ALT/FNDATA. For collectors, enthusiasts, and investors who follow the market. Learn more at www.altfndata.com.

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