RM Sotheby’s Announces Further Incredible Competition and Rally Greats to Monaco on 10 and 11 May

• RM Sotheby’s returns to Monaco for its biennial sale from 10-11 May
• Incredible new consignments include a 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 and a 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
• Additional highlights include a 2020 McLaren Senna GTR ‘LM 25’ by Lanzante and a history-rich 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 ‘Rallyewagen’
• The sale will take place over two days
• Further information can be found at rmsothebys.com

LONDON, ENGLAND – April 23, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –  Taking place alongside the legendary Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, RM Sotheby’s returns to the Grimaldi Forum from 10-11 May 2024 for an impressive two-day sale with a truly remarkable offering of competition and rally greats.

With the incredible Jody Scheckter Collection recently announced, as well as the addition of the last ever Porsche 917 to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Monaco sale is marked by its significant selection of important motor cars. Today, the roster has been bolstered with several additional competition greats.

One of the standout new consignments is the 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. An ultra-rare early 1950s Ferrari Formula 1 car, it was the first Ferrari to be campaigned by the Belgian national team, Ecurie Francorchamps, and was also the only Ferrari monoposto ever raced by the legendary Marquis Alfonso de Portago. Documented with a Ferrari Classiche inspection report and history by Marcel Massini, this beautifully proportioned and storied Formula 1 car went on to reside in the prestigious Bardinon Mas du Clos Collection for over 15 years. Now emerging from 20 years of single ownership, it is estimated to sell for between €2,500,000 – €3,000,000 EUR.

This is followed by another competition car but from a different era. The 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is one of just 52 produced and was one of a limited number of racegoing XJR-15s built to compete in the JaguarSport Intercontinental Challenge. Presented in its 1991 livery, the car was campaigned by Works TWR driver Derek Warwick in the 1991 series and was the race-winner in the opening round at Monaco. Known to be about as close to a race car for the road as possible, this example is estimated to sell for between €1,400,000 – €1,600,000 EUR. The sole 2020 McLaren Senna GTR ‘LM 25’ by Lanzante continues the race car for the road theme. One of just seven ‘LM 25’ cars designed and built by Lanzante and certified by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, this example was inspired by the McLaren F1 GTR  that won the 24…