Although the dust has barely settled in Monterey, it is already time to look ahead. As part of the Hampton Court Concours of Elegance, Gooding will host their now annual London Sale on September 1st. The headliner is this remarkable Ferrari 166 MM/53 Vignale Spyder, which offered from a 63-year single ownership. It was raced regularly in period and also starred in a movie but nevertheless survived in exquisite, unrestored condition. Chassis 0328M should change hands for the first time since 1960 for an estimated £2,500,000 - 3,000,000. Also never fully restored is this Ferrari 250 Europa Pinin Farina Coupe. It was a winner at the Cannes Concours d'Elegance in period and apart from a re-spray in the 1960s has been beautifully preserved. The rare Lampredi engined Ferrari is fully Classiche certified and has a £1,250,000 - £1,500,000 estimate.
We do have time for another quick look back at the past weekend with the results of the RM Sotheby's, Bonhams and Gooding auctions held on the Peninsula.
Taking home the coveted 'Best of Show' at Pebble Beach was this Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster. Originally owned by the King of Afganistan, this rare high-door and long-tail version with covered spare wheels was freshly restored by RM Restorations. Other three pointed star news from Monterey came in the form of the second generation Mercedes-AMG GT. More luxurious than before, it has grown in size and a row of back seats was added. The range-topping model features a 576 bhp version of the familiar twin-turbocharged V8 engine.

Enjoy the links:

1953 Ferrari 166 MM/53 Vignale Spyder (0328M)

1954 Ferrari 250 Europa Pinin Farina Coupe (0351EU)

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster (154075)

2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+

RM Sotheby's Monterey Results

Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction Results

Gooding Pebble Beach Auctions