The 199-lot auction returns to the Portola Hotel & Monterey Conference Center from 13–15 August, highlighted by the legendary 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, the iconic “Pop Art” McLaren F1 GTR, Ferrari’s celebrated halo cars, Clark Gable’s Duesenberg, and six world-class collections.
RM Sotheby’s returns to California’s Monterey Peninsula for its 29th consecutive year with the largest and most valuable auction in company history. The 199-lot offering brings together 120 years of automotive history, from pioneering coachbuilt masterpieces and legendary competition cars to the world’s most coveted modern hypercars.
Led by the historic 1996 McLaren F1 GTR “The Pop Art F1,” the celebrated 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, the legendary 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, and an exceptional group of Ferrari halo cars, Monterey once again demonstrates the depth, quality and global reach that have defined RM Sotheby’s flagship sale for nearly three decades. Find out more
Schedule
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Preview
Please note that the front drive will be closed starting at 5:00 p.m. for a private event.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Preview
6:00 p.m.: Auction
Friday, August 14, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Preview
5:30 p.m.: Auction
Saturday, August 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Preview
3:00 p.m.: Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions – Monterey Car Week Auction
5:30 p.m.: Auction
By the Numbers
● 199 lots offered across three nights during Monterey Car Week: Thursday, August 13; Friday, August 14; and Saturday, August 15, 2026
● 75 vehicles with low estimates of $1 million or more
● 16 vehicles with low estimates of $5 million or more
● Four vehicles with low estimates of $10 million or more
● More than $111 million in combined low estimates across the top 10 lots
Top 10 Cars
- 1996 McLaren F1 GTR “The Pop Art F1” | Value in excess of $35,000,000 USD
- 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato | $12,000,000–$15,000,000 USD
- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport | $11,000,000–$13,000,000 USD
- 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 | $10,000,000–$12,000,000 USD
- 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | $9,000,000–$11,000,000 USD
- 2025 Bugatti Mistral | $7,500,000–$9,500,000 USD
- 1995 Ferrari F50 | $7,000,000–$9,000,000 USD
- 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupe by Figoni et Falaschi | $7,000,000-$8,000,000 USD
- 1935 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Coupe by Rollston and Bohman & Schwartz | $5,750,000–$8,000,000 USD
- 2003 Ferrari Enzo | $6,750,000–$7,500,000 USD
Highlights
1996 McLaren F1 GTR “The Pop Art F1” – The first 1996-specification F1 GTR and one of two factory “XP” Short-Tail prototypes, chassis 10R is the only example finished in McLaren’s scarlet-and-yellow “Pop Art” livery. Retained by McLaren before passing to Pink Floyd co-founder Nick Mason in 1999. Value in excess of $35,000,000 USD.
1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato – The 14th of only 19 built, this matching-numbers example combines period racing history with major concours honors at Pebble Beach, Villa d’Este, and the Louis Vuitton Concours. Estimate: $12,000,000–$15,000,000 USD.
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport – One of only five factory-built Grand Sports, chassis 003 was developed to challenge the Shelby Cobra and raced by legendary drivers including A.J. Foyt and Jim Hall. Estimate: $11,000,000–$13,000,000 USD.
2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3 – One of only 600 examples, this 829-horsepower V-12 Icona Series hypercar is finished in Giallo Triplo Strato and shows just 227 miles. Estimate: $10,000,000–$12,000,000 USD.
Clark Gable’s Duesenberg – One of four Rollston-bodied JN Convertible Coupes, J-560 was commissioned and personally customized by Hollywood legend Clark Gable. Restored by Stone Barn, it has earned major honors at Pebble Beach, Meadow Brook, and Amelia Island. Estimate: $5,750,000–$8,000,000 USD.
McLaren Across Generations – Beyond the headline F1 GTR, the auction features an extraordinary selection of modern McLarens, including the Solus GT, P1 GT by Lanzante, Senna GTR, Elva, Speedtail, 765LT Spider, and two Artura GT4s. Together, they trace the evolution of McLaren performance from roadgoing hypercars to uncompromising track machines.
Bugatti Past and Present – More than 90 years of Bugatti engineering are represented, from the Type 37A Grand Prix and coachbuilt Type 57 models to the EB110 GT, Veyron 16.4, Chiron Sport, and Mistral. The group illustrates Bugatti’s remarkable evolution from pre-war competition and coachbuilding excellence to modern hypercar dominance.
An Exceptional Porsche Offering – The auction also presents a remarkably deep selection of significant Porsches, led by the 1989 Porsche 959 Sport. Other highlights include a 550 Spyder, 356 America Roadster, Carrera RS 3.8, a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer, and numerous rare Speedster, Turbo, and Carrera RS variants.
American Competition Legends – The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport leads an exceptional group of competition-bred Corvettes that also includes the Corvette LM and two important L88 racing cars. Together, they celebrate one of the most ambitious and significant chapters in American motorsport history.
From the Dawn of Motoring – Among the earliest and most important automobiles offered is the 1904 Mercedes Simplex 40 HP Rear-Entrance Tonneau. Its inclusion brings real meaning to the auction’s extraordinary 120-year span, connecting the earliest years of motoring with today’s most advanced hypercars.
The Rare and Unexpected – The depth of the catalogue extends beyond its headline marques, with distinctive offerings including the Cizeta-Moroder V16T, Vector SRV8, Audi 5000 CS Quattro Speed Record Prototype, a wrought-iron Volkswagen Beetle, and a matched pair of Range Rovers. These unusual automobiles add character and discovery to an offering that celebrates every expression of automotive design, engineering, and culture.
Ferrari’s Greatest Road Cars Take Center Stage – RM Sotheby’s Monterey offering brings together an extraordinary selection from Ferrari’s celebrated halo car lineage, including the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO, 1995 Ferrari F50, 2003 Ferrari Enzo, and 2023 Ferrari Daytona SP3. Together, these landmark automobiles trace the evolution of Ferrari performance across four decades, from the marque’s first modern supercar to one of its most exclusive contemporary creations. In all, 29 Ferraris will be on offer.
Lamborghini Icons Across Six Decades – RM Sotheby’s Monterey offering presents an exceptional group of Lamborghinis spanning nearly 60 years of design and performance. Highlights include the groundbreaking 1965 350 GT, the legendary Miura P400, three distinct Countach variants, the Diablo, two significant Murciélagos, and the limited-production Sián FKP 37.
Collections
The auction will feature four distinct collections: The Driver’s Philosophy Collection; The Jim Patterson Collection; The Ray and Bonnie Kinney Collection; and The Sam and Emily Mann Collection.
The Ray and Bonnie Kinney Collection showcases 11 concours-proven pre-war and Classic Era automobiles assembled with an emphasis on elegance, provenance, and craftsmanship.
The Sam and Emily Mann Collection brings together celebrated coachbuilt masterpieces, including Pebble Beach Best of Show winners and historically significant automobiles collected over four decades with an unwavering commitment to design and engineering excellence.
The Driver’s Philosophy Collection represents one of the most important gatherings of modern hypercars ever offered at auction, featuring landmark automobiles from Ferrari, Bugatti, Pagani, Aston Martin, McLaren, and more that define the pinnacle of contemporary performance.
The Jim Patterson Collection presents a refined selection of pre-war French masterworks, highlighting concours-winning Bugatti and Delage automobiles that celebrate the artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship of the world’s greatest coachbuilders.
“Monterey has always been the most important week on the global collector-car calendar, and this year we have raised the bar yet again,” said Gord Duff, President, RM Sotheby’s. “The strength of this offering reflects a collector-car market that remains highly active, with global demand continuing for the very best examples. To see exceptional pre-war automobiles presented alongside today’s most significant modern hypercars, with every era represented in between, makes this a Monterey unlike any other.”
For the complete list of vehicles, click here.
Report by rmsothebys.com
