Marking the end of an exciting weekend and a historic series of record-breaking auctions.
RM Sotheby’s wrapped up a thrilling weekend appearance in Miami, closing its ModaMiami auction with an impressive $74.5 million in total sales. The event brought together car enthusiasts, collectors, and industry insiders for a few days of high-energy bidding featuring some of the most exclusive collector cars on the planet.
This weekend also concluded an unforgettable auction series, including the sale of 11 legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum cars. Showstoppers like the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen, which sold for $55,195,477, and the 1965 Le Mans-winning Ferrari 250 LM, bringing $37,633,045, helped make this one for the record books.
Top 10 Auction Sales
1) 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II | $13,205,000
2) 1908 Mercedes 17.3-Liter 150 HP ‘Brookland’ Semmering Rennwagen | $8,255,000
3)1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Project XP-64 | $7,705,000
4) 1996 Ferrari F50 | $5,532,500
5) 1988 Porsche 959 Sport | Sold After Auction
6) 1931 Duesenberg Model J ‘Disappearing Top’ Convertible Coupe by Murphy | $3,850,000
7)1991 Ferrari F40 | $3,580,000
8) 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by Sindelfingen | $2,920,000
9) 1988 Porsche 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa | $2,865,000
10) 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Coupe Aerodinamico by Pininfarina | $2,850,000
The Miami auction proved better to be a celebration of car culture in a city known for its impact on automotive history. From vintage classics to modern supercars, the lineup had something for everyone, drawing strong bids from all over the world. With the South Florida sun shining and a crowd of passionate collectors, the atmosphere felt more like a Concours than just another auction.
Now, RM Sotheby’s is gearing up for Monterey Car Week, one of the biggest events on the auction calendar. After the excitement in Miami and the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum sales, all eyes are on Monterey to see what’s next. View all RM Sotheby’s inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.