1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
Chassis CSX2300 | Estimate: In excess of $25 million
One of only six Cobra Daytona Coupes created to defeat Ferrari’s 250 GTO, CSX2300 stands among the most important American competition cars ever built. It debuted at the 1964 Tour de France Automobile with Bob Bondurant and Jochen Neerpasch and became a key participant in Shelby American’s victorious 1965 FIA GT Championship campaign. Its story continued well beyond the factory program. CSX2300 raced successfully in Japan through 1968 and later became the only Daytona Coupe personally owned by Carroll Shelby, who retained it from 1975 to 1998. Its combination of rarity, international racing history, and direct connection to Shelby places it at the summit of American automotive history.
1963 Ferrari 250 P
Chassis 0810 | Estimate: $15 million-$20 million
Chassis 0810 was Ferrari’s first mid-engine V-12 sports-racing prototype and the beginning of the legendary “P-car” lineage. Retained by Scuderia Ferrari for the 1963 season, it finished second overall at Sebring and third overall at Le Mans, proving the effectiveness of Maranello’s new rear-mid-engine architecture. It later competed under Luigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team and Scuderia Bear at major North American venues including Sebring, Bridgehampton, Mosport, and Nassau. As the car that introduced Ferrari’s defining mid-engine V-12 prototype formula, 0810 is a pivotal machine in postwar motorsport history.
1959 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
Chassis 2452 | Estimate: $3 million-$4 million
The first production Tipo 61 Birdcage, chassis 2452 is one of just 17 examples built. Its intricate multi-tubular frame gave the model its famous nickname and delivered exceptional stiffness with remarkably low weight, while its Allegretti bodywork turned advanced engineering into rolling sculpture. The car was campaigned extensively on the West Coast from 1959 through 1963 by drivers including Bob Drake, Jim Connor, Jim Hall, Bill Krause, and Ken Miles. Its competition record, originality, and recognizable white-and-blue period livery make it one of the most compelling Maserati sports racers of its era.
1968 Porsche 907 Langheck
Chassis 907-005 | Estimate: $4.5 million-$5.5 million
Porsche 907-005 delivered one of the defining victories in the company’s history. At the 1968 24 Hours of Daytona, it anchored a sweeping 1-2-3 finish and became the first Porsche to win a 24-hour race outright, establishing the foundation for the marque’s later endurance-racing dominance. The ultra-streamlined Langheck body was developed for high-speed circuits, while its four-cam flat-eight engine represented the peak of Porsche’s small-displacement racing technology. Restored over more than a decade by Porsche authority Joe Cavaglieri, the car now presents in its landmark Daytona-winning specification.
1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Chassis 06698 | Estimate: $750,000-$1 million
This right-hand-drive “Chairs and Flares” Dino is one of only five such examples delivered new to the United Kingdom and the sole example originally specified in Nocciola Metallizzato. It was purchased new by musician Steve Winwood and has remained in his ownership for more than five decades. The rare factory configuration combines wider Campagnolo wheels, flared wheel arches, and Daytona-style seats. Approximately two decades ago, Winwood commissioned a restoration by Ferrari specialist Bob Houghton, who refinished the car in its present dark blue over tan color scheme.
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Chassis 198.040.5500517 | Estimate: $2.5 million-$3 million
This 300 SL was built with a collection of competition-oriented factory options more commonly associated with the rare alloy-bodied Gullwings. Its matching-numbers NSL-series engine features performance modifications, while sport suspension and Rudge knock-off wheels further distinguish its specification. Restored by Bob Smith Coachworks, it is presented in its original German Racing Silver with red upholstery and plaid seat inserts. The car is accompanied by Karl Baisch luggage, belly pans, tool kit, jack, and knock-off hammer, creating an unusually complete presentation.
2024 Ferrari 812 Competizione
Less than 200 miles | Estimate: $2 million-$2.4 million, without reserve
The 812 Competizione represents the ultimate evolution of Ferrari’s naturally aspirated, front-engine V-12 berlinetta. One of 999 examples produced, this car is finished in Extra Campionario Bianco Italia with a dramatic red-and-black center stripe and carries more than $157,000 in factory options. Its specification includes carbon-fiber wheels, front-axle lift, and Daytona racing seats. Offered from a significant private collection with fewer than 200 miles, it presents as a nearly delivery-mile example of one of Ferrari’s most desirable modern limited-series cars.
1931 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Supercharged “Blower” Sports Tourer
Chassis MS3927 | Estimate: $3.5 million-$4 million
One of the 50 original factory-supercharged Blower Bentleys, MS3927 retains its original Vanden Plas coachwork, rare Le Mans-type seats, original chassis, steering box, and axles. Its known history from new has been documented by respected Bentley authority Dr. Clare Hay. A concours-level restoration by Vintage Bentley Engineering and McDonald Vintage Restoration returned the car
to exceptional condition. It subsequently earned First in Class at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, confirming both the quality of the restoration and the significance of the underlying automobile.
1931 Stevens-Miller “Bowes Seal Fast” Special
Engine No. 2 | Estimate: $2 million-$3 million
This is the car that won the 1931 Indianapolis 500 with Louis Schneider driving and riding mechanic “Jigger” Johnson alongside him. Its victory places it among the most historically important surviving American racing cars and connects it directly to the formative years of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Special later passed through the collections of Bob McConnell, Robert Rubin, and David Uihlein. Restored to its 1931 winning configuration, it survives as a vivid expression of Miller-era engineering, American ingenuity, and the raw character of early oval racing.
1930 Packard 734 Speedster Runabout
One of only 39 Runabout Boattails built
The 734 Speedster was Packard’s most sporting offering of the Classic Era and among the fastest American road cars of its time. This Runabout features Packard Custom Bodyworks coachwork and belongs to the tiny surviving group of authentic 734 Speedsters. Its provenance includes prominent collectors Ralph Stein, Otis Chandler, and Ray Scherr, and its awards include First in Class at Pebble Beach. The long hood, compact passenger compartment, and tapered boattail create one of Packard’s most athletic and elegant designs.
Editorial note: This Speed Journal presentation was prepared from the official auction preview materials supplied by Gooding Christie’s. Estimates and event details are subject to change before the sale.
