Chassis 073 to be offered at 2015 RM-Sotheby's Auctions in Monterey

[WaZzZuPpP]

From RM FB page:


That $9M opening bid was pretty cool

[hurstg01]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

$12.5M hammer plus 10% premium.

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Cheaper than I thought it'd go for, so 'basically' the same as what Rowan wanted for #061

[BMW.WilliamsF1Team]

Originally Posted by BMW.WilliamsF1Team

This car looked fantastic in person at the Celebration Festival of Exotic cars in 2006. I have some photos floating around here somewhere, but I recently uploaded them to my flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/havblu...57651932087606

I remember talking with one of the guys that maintained Don Wallace's collection at the time. He said they were turning down offers for $2mm for the car at the time, which was really good for an F1 then. My how times have changed. Can't wait to see how much it goes for. I'll say $13 million sold including commission.

Originally Posted by Peloton25

I think it will go higher - I'd say just over $14M including the Premium.

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Looks like you were closer after commission going for $13.75mm. I don't see how that sale justifies a $1.25mm commission. The car can sell itself imo...

[Peloton25]

Car needs a trip to MSO to clean it up - there's nothing terribly wrong with it but there are pieces starting to show their age. Hazy headlamp covers are the most noticeable and the carbon on the front splitter is yellowing from age as well.

Early speculation seems to be that this may join the SBH Royal Auto Gallery in Abu Dhabi, but don't quote me on that. If it does appear there I am sure we will know.

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[carbuilder2002]

That would be a shame

[Peloton25]

Heard the buyer's name today and that the car will end up in Ohio. More to follow on this topic once confirmed.

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[Chris_Coco]

Thanks for keeping us up to date peloton25! Hope the new owner will use it!!

[carbuilder2002]

I second that these cars deserve to be driven

[Peloton25]

This one certainly hasn't been with just 435 miles in 12 years, including what was likely some amount of test mileage after the clutch and fuel bladder were changed.

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[Peloton25]

073 is already being driven around Monterey. My kind of owner!

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[carbuilder2002]

So I am assuming it had a full mechanical chek over before the sale as I certainly woud not trust a car with so few miles in that many years without a major service first.
But you're right good to see it being used.

[Peloton25]

If you read the auction description, the car was serviced by BMW North America in 2013 where in addition to the typical items, a new clutch and new fuel bladder were fitted, at a cost of $80k. This isn't a total time capsule car - it just hasn't been used as one might hope.

Previous owner is holding onto another F1 as well that we likely won't see any time soon either.

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[mclarenman]

Which car would that be?

[Peloton25]

Chassis 059 - this lovely thing.



Photo by Tim Scott - Fluidimages.co.uk

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[Peloton25]

Video from inside the room as 073 was auctioned.

While the final price achieved is quite impressive I think the only exciting part of the selling process was when Max tried to open the bidding at $5M and instantly received a $9M bid.

Big thanks to Rob Myrick for filming this!

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