A rare Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche can deliver investment returns comparable to technology stocks. This was noted by Simon Kingston, a British dealer and classic car collector, to emphasize the upward trend in the collectible cars market. In recent years, this category has maintained rising sales prices with more and more buyers catching the “bug.”
On August 15 and 16, bidders are preparing to compete, through Sotheby’s auction house, for some of the most impressive cars that have been carefully preserved in private garages of passionate collectors, confirming demand for a very unique and alternative form of investment.
The sought-after Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and other supercars changing hands at Sotheby’s auction
Among the auction highlights is a Ferrari Daytona SP3 “Tailor made” from the sold-out series of 599 corresponding models. It’s considered one of Ferrari’s most distinctive and aerodynamic designs, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 2.85 seconds, and from 0-200 km/h in a shockingly short 7.4 seconds. Its value is estimated at $3.5 million and according to Sotheby’s information, proceeds from the sale will benefit the Ferrari Foundation.
Between $400,000 and $475,000 is the estimated value of a coveted 2019 Porsche model (Porsche 911 Speedster). About a year ago, a 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster was estimated between $275,000 and $325,000, while in 2020, a 1989 911 Speedster with just 5,100 miles changed hands for $184,800, a “fair” result for auction house, buyer and seller.
Great interest is also focused on a 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series with estimates ranging from $200,000 to $250,000, and a 1989 Lamborghini Countach model, valued between $500,000 and $600,000.
Bella Machina: The car turned statue with its driver that impressed dealers and collectors
Among the supercars and vintage Ferrari, Aston Martin and Porsche models, there’s another car that, while it doesn’t travel on asphalt, managed to captivate attention. Bella Machina is a true work of art. A life-size car sculpture that appeared unexpectedly two years ago in Modena, Italy, and has since become an object of desire for both car collectors and art enthusiasts.
It depicts with impressive accuracy a 1959 barchetta with “floating fenders” – a design innovation of that era, along with its driver sitting happily at the wheel. It was constructed using the rare and highly demanding method of copper casting with mold and plaster, a special process found in sculpture. Although hollow inside, the car weighs 725 kg, making it heavier than many modern supercars.
Most fascinating of all is that the creator remains unknown. It’s said to be the work of an old bodywork craftsman who worked on it secretly in his spare time. Upon retirement, he completed this difficult work, which was purchased by its current owner in 2024.
This impressive car sculpture is being resold in the upcoming Sotheby’s auction and is expected to reach $60,000 to $120,000.
Photo Source: Sotheby’s
