The 20th Century Collection: 16 Rare Classics heading to RM Sotheby’s Monaco Auction

• RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce The 20th Century Collection, which will be offered in Monaco on 10-11 May
• The collection includes 16 desirable European classics, including models from Aston Martin, Ferrari, and Rolls-Royce
• Many cars feature rare specifications and offer the opportunity for recommissioning or restoration
• Further information can be found at rmsothebys.com

LONDON, ENGLAND – March 22, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – RM Sotheby’s is delighted to announce The 20th Century Collection, to be offered in Monaco over 10-11 May. Offered from a formidable collection, many of the 16 cars are presented in highly original condition and provide a rare opportunity to carry out either gentle recommissioning or ground-up restorations, with the benefit of matching numbers and factory build sheets.

Among the standout examples in the collection are a 1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II and a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV. The Series II was delivered new to a customer in Newport Beach, California and retains its matching-numbers engine as well as being finished in its highly desirable factory-correct colour of California Sage. More special still, it is also one of just 349 factory-built left-hand-drive examples in existence (Estimate: €150,000 – €200,000 EUR). The Series IV was first delivered to New York, and was factory equipped with overdrive, electric windows, chrome wheels, and four red fitted suitcases. Retaining its matching-numbers engine, this desirable Series IV model is estimated to sell between €150,000 – €200,000 EUR.

The Aston Martin theme is continued with a 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage and a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk 2 Vantage. The 1966 DB6 is thought to be one of just 268 examples of the DB6 Vantage coupé and is powered by a powerful 4.0-litre, 325-horsepower engine. This car was first delivered to Mr R. Robinson of Hyde Hall, Rettendon, Essex and is estimated to sell for between €100,000 – €150,000 EUR. The Mk 2 is even rarer, being one of just 71 Vantage-specification DB6 Mk 2s produced from 1969 to 1970, with this example originally leaving the factory in the striking combination of Platinum over Black Connolly leather  (Estimate: €125,000 – €175,000 EUR). The DB6s are joined by a 1976 Aston Martin V8 Series III, which will be offered without reserve (Estimate: €30,000 – €60,000 EUR).

Ferraris also feature prominently in the collection, led by a 1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series I…