The Amelia Island Auctions take place this weekend beginning today, March 6, 2025 with exceptional lots being offered by Broad Arrow and Gooding & Company. Lucky for you, your fairy godmotor had given you two $2,025,000 checks to spend at each auction. What will you bid on? Use the auction house’s median estimate and make your picks in the comments below.

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We’ll begin the weekend at Gooding & Company, where not long after the 3:00 p.m. start, we’ll be bidding on this:

Lot 5 – 1959 Aston Martin DB MK III

The 1959 Aston Martin DB Mk III represents the pinnacle of the DB2 series. This original left-hand-drive example, chassis AM300/3/1643, is among the last DB Mk Ills delivered to the US. Completed in 1958, it was first sold through Auto Engineering of Lexington, Massachusetts on November 4, 1959 to Dr. William. M. Crowell of Belmont, Massachusetts. By the early 1970s, the car was owned and enjoyed by John William Colbert of Fairfax, Virginia. In 1981, Ron Taylor of San Diego, California acquired the car, preserving it in dry storage for two decades, before the car was purchased by Kirk Schreffler in 2001. Between 2011 and 2014, the car underwent a meticulous restoration by Mr. Schreffler’s own Euro Sport in San Diego. The original matching-numbers, 2.9-litre, six-cylinder engine was rebuilt at that time, and a Tremec five-speed gearbox was fitted. The original matching-numbers four-speed unit is included with the sale. The car was also resprayed in its stunning, period-correct Moonbeam Grey Metallic and reupholstered in maroon leather. Accompanying the car is its jack, tool kit, miscellaneous books, and British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate confirming chassis, engine, and gearbox stampings. Additionally, an extensive history file includes receipts of more than $80,000 in service work completed since being purchased by the current owner in 2015. Showcased in 2014 at The Quail, this exquisite DB Mk III has been expertly restored and is sure to impress.

Estimate: $250,000 – 300,000

Funds remaining: $1,750,000

We’ll stay at Gooding and will be trying for this:

Lot 33 – 1960 Porsche 356 B Beutler Coupe

Carrosserie Gebrüder Beutler was established in 1943 by brothers Ernst and Fritz Beutler in Thun, Switzerland. Known for ornate and elegant baroque sensibility and styling, Beutler was tasked with building the prototype 356 cabriolet for Porsche in 1949. However, production was entrusted to Carrosserie Reutter. According to an accompanying copy of its Kardex, this 1960 Porsche 356 B Coupe was prepared by the factory in November 1959 and subsequently shipped to Beutler’s facility in Switzerland as a rolling chassis, equipped with its engine and gearbox. The Kardex further details that the Beutler-bodied coupe came to the US through the Brumos Car Corporation, the prolific Jacksonville, Florida-based Porsche dealership. According to an article on file, chassis 13030 was one of two prototypes built on the 356 B platform. At one time, this 356 was owned by H.A. Sessions of Lubbock, Texas, and it was subsequently sold to avid Porsche racer and restorer Jim Watson of Tennessee in 1999. Mr. Watson drove the unique Swiss-coachbuilt Porsche at many club events and even used it as a reference example in the restoration of another 356 B Coupe bodied by Beutler. Now fitted with replacement engine 602769, a 356 B engine dating from 1960, the Porsche has been in long-term static storage for the past decade. Supplied with a spare tire, Bilstein jack, a copy of its Kardex, and articles, this 356 B Coupe with coachwork by Beutler is a great rarity and purportedly one of just four examples still in existence. Resplendent in cream with a red interior, this Beutler would make a significant addition to any Porsche collection.

Estimate $300,000 – 400,000

Funds remaining: $1,400,000

Followed immediately by this:

Lot 34 – 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl’mat Special Sport Coupe

The Peugeot Darl’mat Special Sport was a remarkable achievement in the world of 1930s coachbuilt automobiles. Émile Darl’mat, a Peugeot dealer with a deep passion for performance and innovation, harnessed some of the greatest talents of the era to create a truly great machine. His reputation for innovation and engineering attracted the attention of Peugeot executives, who were eager to reclaim the marque’s earlier motor sports glory. The company provided him with a limited run of the 302-series chassis and these served as the foundation for his vision of a high-performance, competition-ready automobile. When the 302 Darl’mat Special Sport debuted at the 1936 Paris Motor Show, Paulin’s coachwork stunned audiences. The Art Deco styling was characterized by a sloping front grille, sculpted teardrop fenders, and streamlined chrome accents. For performance, Darl’mat had replaced the standard 1.75-liter engine with a more powerful 2.0-liter engine from Peugeot’s flagship 402 model. Production of the Darl’mat Special Sport was exceedingly limited, with only 53 roadsters, 32 cabriolets, and 20 coupes built. Documents suggest that as few as just six coupes are believed to have been built on the 402-series lightweight chassis, making them the rarest of all, and that this example, chassis 705536, is one of these rare cars, originally finished in a two-tone exterior of French beige and black. After surviving the war, this Darl’mat Special Sport changed hands several times in Paris before it was exported to the US in the late 1960s or early 1970s. It joined the esteemed French car collection of Dr. William O’Brien in Reno, Nevada, a close associate of legendary collector Bill Harrah. By the early 2000s the car was in a state of partial disassembly and was sold by French car aficionado Edward Fallon and Los Angeles-based broker Raymond Milo to Kenneth Pierson, the proprietor of Heritage Auto Body Restoration in Mesa, Arizona. In 2002, the Peugeot was acquired by its previous owner, a respected collector with some of the finest automobiles in the world, who commissioned a restoration by Redline Restorations of Connecticut that included both cosmetic and mechanical work. The coupe made its post-restoration debut at the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, and in 2007 it was exhibited at the Phoenix Art Museum’s celebrated Curves of Steel exhibition. With its exquisite coachwork by Pourtout, this graceful machine is undoubtedly a masterpiece of 1930s automotive design – a testament to the ingenuity and artistry of its creators. This Darl’mat Coupe’s historic import as well as its aesthetic and engineering excellence ensures its place among the most celebrated coachbuilt automobiles of the interwar era.

Estimate: $800,000 – 900,000

Funds remaining: $550,000

Next up, with the excitement over the show’s star, the 1989 RUF CTR “Yellowbird” (Lot 118) quelled, we’ll return to the bidding on this:

Lot 158 – 2010 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE

Arguably the most beautiful of modern Ferraris, the 599 GTB Fiorano upped the sky-high ante of its neo-classic predecessor, the 575M Maranello with a brilliant, Enzo-derived V-12 and dramatic, all-aluminum Jason Castriota-designed Pininfarina bodywork. Combining traditional Ferrari gran turismo proportions with 21st-century technique, the Fiorano balanced aggression and elegance, much of which is credited to brilliant C-pillar “sails” contributing to considerable downforce while preserving an uncluttered profile. The 599 was equally adept at canyon carving or continent crushing, depending on which mode was selected on its steering wheel-mounted manettino switch. According to its window sticker on file, the 599 GTB Fiorano offered here was retailed via The Collection of Coral Gables, Florida and, according to its CARFAX Vehicle History Report, it was dutifully maintained there for its first three years before its acquisition by a Miami-based owner. In more recent years, the Ferrari was domiciled around San Diego. The window sticker confirms the 599’s rare and desirable Handling GTE package – providing advantages that include a lower ride height, faster shifting, and re-tuned exhaust – and accounts for a major portion of its nearly $45,000 in factory-installed options. Displaying less than 19,000 miles when catalogued, ideally equipped, and strikingly sinister in double Nero (Black), this 599 is worthy of consideration by those enamored with distinguished, modern-era V-12 exotica.

Estimate: $200,000 – 240,000

Funds remaining: $320,000

Followed by another Ferrari:

LOT 162 – Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroressina

Completed in July 1976 and shipped to its first owner shortly thereafter, chassis 019735 is one of just 100 original Vetroresina-bodied cars delivered new to the US. Finished in the rare shade of Argento Auteuil (Light Silver) over Black leather, this car would spend time between the US and Canada before being sold to the consignor in 2015. Accompanying records show meticulous maintenance including multiple major services. Within the last 10 years alone, installation of a new master cylinder and spark plugs, along with a full belt servicing have been completed. Its wedge-shaped body and low-slung interior show beautifully, enhanced by optional air-conditioning and the installation of a period-correct Blaupunkt radio. It remains highly original under current long-term ownership and is accompanied by original books, tool kit, and an extensive file of records.

Estimate: $180,000 – 220,000

Funds remaining: $120,000

We’ll finish at Gooding & Company with this:

LOT 177 – 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 TE AMG 3.4-24

Building upon the already formidable basic specification, this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 TE AMG 3.4-24 was ordered new by the Mercedes-Benz branch in Cologne, Germany, as a Code 990 AMG-built factory “hot rod,” including AMG factory-modified bodywork, powertrain, suspension, and wheels. The AMG hand-built M104.980 DOHC engine is factory-rated at 268 hp – 48 over the basic 3.0-liter specification. It features a displacement increase to 3.3 liters, and delivers power via a rare five-speed manual gearbox and automatic limited-slip differential (option code 211). Registered new to Mercedes-Benz AG, and a lifelong European vehicle until most recently, this scarce W124-generation AMG model was built in October 1991 and delivered just two months later. Finished in Blue Black Metallic paint (code 199U) with supple original Anthracite (code 271) upholstery, this wagon is complemented by its Becker Europa radio and CD changer, cargo cover, cargo net, and air-conditioning. Recent maintenance includes a major service and engine-out cosmetic freshening, documented by photographs, plus ignition module replacement. Accompanying items include an AMG steering wheel, a dossier containing CARFAX and AutoCheck reports, original records, the factory data card and decoding sheet, and a 1991 Mercedes-Benz/AMG Technical Service Brochure.

Estimate: $90,000 – 120,000

Funds remaining $15,000

With the Broad Arrow sale starting at 4:00 p.m. on the 7th, we’ll hustle over there after loading the transporter at Gooding. We’ll start the afternoon with this charmer:

LOT 104 – 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile

Founded in Milan in 1885, Eduardo Bianchi’s bicycle manufacturing enterprise evolved into a significant automotive producer, becoming Italy’s third-largest automaker behind Fiat and Lancia by the 1920s. A 1955 merger with Fiat and Pirelli saw the company become Autobianchi, focusing on bespoke variants of the Fiat 500 platform. The first Autobianchi model, the Bianchina, debuted in charming Trasformabile (fixed profile convertible) form, later introducing variety of body styles over its production run. The Bianchina shared its reliable mechanicals with the Fiat 500, including its air-cooled straight twin engine which grew to 499 cc in 1959, producing a spritely 21 horsepower. What it lacked in power and size it more than made up for with its charming appearance and cheerful color schemes, embodying the increasing optimism of post-war Italy. This stylish early Trasformablie model, chassis number 23200, hails from the second series of production and is offered in a nautical two-tone navy blue and Old English White specification. Benefitting from a bare-metal restoration completed in 2015, the Bianchi’s performance has been dramatically enhanced by a 650-cc, air-cooled Abarth-specification engine with electronic ignition rated at 35 horsepower, paired with a synchronized four-speed manual transmission. Further notable performance improvements include its 12-inch aluminum Fiat Lesmo wheels mounted with Falken Sincera SN828 P tires, rear leaf-spring to coil-over conversion kit, and a stainless-steel muffler. Abarth badging and red pinstriping give the exterior a sporting flair, while the full leather interior continues the theme with vibrant red carpeting, Tricolore stripes on the door cards, blue contrast piping on the seats, aluminum pedals, an Abarth steering wheel, and a chrome-pated shift gate, accompanied by a spare tire, factory tool kit, jack, Autobianchi manual, spare parts catalog, chrome luggage rack, and other spare parts.

Estimate: $35,000 – $45,000

Funds remaining: $1,985,000

It would be hard to leave Miami without a day or two of enjoying this:

LOT 114 – 1956 Dual-Ghia Convertible

The weekend wouldn’t be complete without a classic convertible and there aren’t many things that exude both class and classic the way a Dual Ghia can. Never intended for the average driver, the Dual-Ghia is equally at home on the Italian Riviera as it is in Beverly Hills, particularly since its illustrious original owners included such names as Frank Sinatra, Desi Arnaz, Dean Martin, and Richard Nixon.This particular Dual-Ghia is believed to have been delivered new to California and while its early history is not well known, it was ultimately found and restored by a Mr. R. Golden of Inwood, New York. The workmanship was conducted to nut-and-bolt, concours-quality levels and carried out by well-respected restoration company Redline Restoration in Bridgeport, Connecticut. While in Mr. Golden’s collection, the car was shown at various concours events, including The Bridge in recent years. The quality of the restoration is truly superb with such classic features as an engine-turned dash and an in-dash record player! Particularly delightful is the addition of a custom, matching five-piece assortment of luggage, including a full barware kit and a full picnic set. It’s estimated that only about 117 examples were ever made, each one destined for an illustrious new owner. Of those, a much smaller number remain in existence and fewer still can claim the exquisite restoration quality of this particular Rat Pack-worthy example.

Estimate: $250,000 – $325,000

Funds remaining: $1,697,500

Soon after, it would be equally hard to imagine leaving Miami without the flamboyance of a Lamborghini:

LOT 119 – 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT

The final Lamborghini Diablo, the VT 6.0 was introduced in 2000. It showcased the evolution of the Raging Bull through its revised front facia (headlamps shared with the Z32 Nissan 300ZX for any trivia buffs), modernized “telephone dial” 18-inch OZ wheels, and Lamborghini’s most powerful V12 engine ever at the time of its release. Achieved through a 0.16-inch longer stroke, a lightweight crankshaft, titanium connecting rods, and an upgraded 32-bit engine management system, the 6.0-liter Bizzarrini V12 now generated 543 horsepower, surpassing its predecessor by 20 horsepower, while torque increased to 457 pound-feet. As before, this monstrous output was channeled through the VT’s Viscous Traction four-wheel drive system, a benefit of being now owned by Audi. Where Audi’s stewardship truly paid dividends was in the cabin, bringing refined seating with adjustable support, an automatic climate control system, and modern conveniences like storage pockets, map lights, and even coat hooks—amenities previously unthinkable in a Lamborghini. Just 337 examples of the VT 6.0 were produced over a two-year period. Among them was chassis number 12517, completed in June 2000 as a 2001 model finished in dazzling Blu Fly over tan leather—believed to be the only example finished in this exclusive shade for the United States market. The accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report begins in the summer of 2000 with its registration in Florida showing 80 delivery miles at the time. By 2002, the Lamborghini was registered in California where it would be driven regularly, accumulating over 20,000 miles by early 2004. Its next Arizona-based owner did not shy away from enjoying all 543 horsepower either, crossing 29,000 miles before selling to its next caretaker in New York. The car enjoyed routine maintenance over the next several years in New York and California upon returning to the Golden State in 2011, where it has remained since. Now presented with 38,203 miles, its Blu Ely paintwork remains as striking as ever, complemented by a refined cabin showcasing power-adjustable bucket seats trimmed in cream leather with black piping, a color-coordinated lower dashboard, and carbon fiber trim. Invoices on file suggest its mechanical condition matches its stunning visual presentation—in particular, an invoice from FMS SoCal dated October 2021 showing that the Lamborghini received a new clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, accessory belts, and coolant lines at a cost of over $21,000. This major engine-out service was completed at 37,301 miles, meaning just 902 miles have been traveled since, ensuring this exceptional Diablo is prepared for many more miles of guilt-free enjoyment.

Estimate: $525,000 – $625,000

Funds remaining: $1,122,500

Next, we should add some elegant para-military all-terrain fun:

LOT 158 – 1999 Mercedes-Benz G 500 Cabriolet Classic Edition

In the late 1990s, Mercedes-Benz expanded the lineup of the G-Class with the G 500 Cabriolet and, in 1999, introduced the limited-edition “Classic” model to celebrate the G-Wagen’s 20th anniversary. This exclusive variant featured Almandine Black Metallic paint, heated two-tone Black and Purple Nappa leather, and 18-inch alloy wheels. With body-colored bumpers, illuminated sill covers, and walnut interior accents, the G 500 Classic elegantly fused the G-Wagen’s signature toughness with refined sophistication. It is reported that while 500 Classic editions were produced, a mere dozen of them were Cabriolet versions, solidifying the Classic Cabriolet as one of the rarest G-Class Cabrio models ever manufactured. Reported to have been sparingly used by a single owner from new in Germany. The car benefits from €16,000 in maintenance rendered in 2024 by Mercedes-Benz of Munich, Germany, where the car received servicing to the fuel system, transmission, brakes, and air conditioning, along with an exhaust system replacement and an engine oil change. In 2024, the rare G 500 was imported to the United States fitted with upgraded five-spoke 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels. Since arriving in the United States, it received a service at Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills in January 2025 in preparation for sale. Mercedes-Benz never officially offered the G-Glass Cabriolet in the United States, and as a result, these highly sought after models remain a scarcity Stateside. Forbidden fruit so long, the irresistibly tempting G 500 Classic Cabriolet with just over 48,000 km at the time of cataloging is now well within reach.

Estimate: $250,000 – $300,000

Funds remaining: $847,500

Followed by some Mille Miglia Storica, Tour Auto, and Targa Florio Classica eligible Italian motoring:

LOT 223 – 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Touring Coupe Aerlux

One of the most elegant designs to grace the 6C 2500, introduced in 1938, was Carrozzeria Touring’s graceful post-war Coupé body seen here on chassis number 915649. Distinctively modern with its pontoon fenders and limited brightwork, it also retained some delicate pre-war Art Deco touches including its iconic vertical grille. Sitting atop a short 106.3-inch wheelbase chassis, this particular “SS” Coupe, with its triple Weber carburetor Super Sport-specification 2,443 cc twin-cam six-cylinder engine rated at 110 horsepower, would have been among the most expensive and powerful configurations available in the period. This exceptionally restored 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Coupé Aerlux, was completed on 30 April 1948 according to a 2013 letter from Automobilisimo Storico Alfa Romeo archivist Dr. Marco Fazio. Commissioned by John Perona, the proprietor of New York’s famed El Morocco nightclub, the car sold on 21 October 1948, in Ivrea, Turin and was subsequently shipped to New York by early 1950. It is noted for its exclusive “Aerlux” roof treatment—a unique acrylic glass sunroof bestowed on a limited number of Touring designs of the period, providing a bright and airy driving experience. Chassis number 915649 is believed to be one of just 16 Coupes originally fitted with the rare Aerlux sunroof. Mr. Perona then passed it on to Thomas Crichton of New Jersey who initiated but never completed a planned restoration, leading to a period of careful storage that extended through its transfer to his son-in-law, John W. Scheetz of Aiken, South Carolina in 1982. The car remained disassembled and garaged in New Jersey for a further three decades before Crichton’s daughter, Patricia Kathleen Scheetz, sold the car in July 2013 to Daniel Rapley of Brookfield, Connecticut. The following year, chassis 915649 was acquired by a Slovakian collector Dusan Vanko who commissioned an exhaustive, multi-year restoration by the renowned specialists at Retromotive. Beginning in June 2014, this comprehensive refurbishment was initiated with the complete separation of the aluminum body from its steel Superleggera framework, allowing for methodical repairs to both structures. The exterior was refinished in an elegant shade of blue that magnificently complements Touring’s sophisticated lines, while the interior received a re-trimming in gray leather to mimic the car’s original specification as closely as possible. The technical aspects of the restoration were equally thorough, centered around the complete rebuild of the matching-numbers 2,443cc twin-cam inline-six engine bearing number 923749—recognized by Dr. Marco Fazio of Automobilismo Storico Alfa Romeo to match factory records. The car’s distinctive features include its signature acrylic glass Aerlux roof panel, which was precisely recreated during the restoration, along with the characteristic quadruple Marchal headlights of staggered diameter. The interior showcases exquisite detail work, from the rope-chain-style pull straps to the transparent Aster radio speaker grille and the Veglia instruments with their distinctive rope-style bezels, all elements that speak to the extraordinary level of craftsmanship rendered during the restoration. Following the completion of its extraordinary restoration, the Alfa was acquired by a Czech collector before being imported to the United States in 2023. Now offered with 15 kilometers shown on the odometer since restoration, this exceptional Super Sport, being a documented 1948 example, stands eligible for the world’s most prestigious historic events including the Mille Miglia Storica, Tour Auto, and Targa Florio Classica, while its impeccable restoration and rare Coupe Aerlux coachwork would ensure its welcome at the most exclusive concours events worldwide. Accompanied by comprehensive restoration documentation including over 1,200 digital restoration images, this significant early post-war Alfa Romeo combines sophisticated engineering, striking design, and intriguing provenance in a single, meticulously restored package.

Estimate: $300,000 – $350,000

Funds remaining: $522,500

Staying with la dolce vita:

LOT 238 – 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder

Throughout its history as a manufacturer, Maserati’s focus was primarily on motorsports, so when word of Maserati’s intention to begin building road cars spread, Italy’s most esteemed carrozzerie mobilized to secure manufacturing contracts. The 1957 Geneva Motor Show served as the stage for two competing visions: Allemano’s interpretation and Carrozzeria Touring’s submission from Milan. Maserati ultimately selected the Touring design, a sophisticated 2+2 coupe showcasing the firm’s signature Superleggera construction method, which utilized aluminum body panels attached to a rigid steel framework. Following the 3500 GT coupe’s commercial success, customers—particularly in the American market—expressed strong interest in an open variant. The breakthrough came in 1959 when Carrozzeria Vignale unveiled their Spyder, penned by the masterful Giovanni Michelotti. This definitive version rode on a shortened wheelbase—10 centimeters shorter than the coupe—and utilized steel body panels with an aluminum hood and trunk lid rather than the closed car’s all-aluminum construction. Production continued through 1964, with just 242 Spyder examples built compared to around 2,000 coupes. This 3500 GT Vignale Spyder, chassis number 1311, was delivered through Agence Maserati of Saint-Cloud, France, on 4 July 1961. Ordered for a Mossier Foussier, the car’s factory order sheet shows that it was originally finished in Kaki Oliva over a Marrone (brown) leather interior, and notes that it was supplied with a limited slip differential, matching hardtop, a beige canvas soft top, and a passenger seat headrest. Coming from a noted German collection comprised of world-class post-war European sports cars, the Spyder presents today as a fine example Michelotti’s design masterpiece executed by Carrozzeria Vignale. The coachwork is finished in period-correct Verde Scuro Metallizzato paintwork, complemented by a sumptuous brown leather interior, grey carpeting, and a finely tailored tan convertible top. Its presentation is further complemented by its dazzling Borrani wire wheels with knock-off hubs. Under the aluminum hood resides Maserati’s venerable 3.5-liter inline-six engine, which is recognized to be its original, matching-numbers unit corresponding with its factory build sheets from Maserati Classiche. Featuring triple Weber carburetors and producing a robust 235 horsepower, power is delivered through a desirable ZF five-speed manual transmission, while front disc brakes provide stopping power. The 3500 GT Spyder stands as one of the definitive grand tourers of the early 1960s, embodying the mechanical sophistication and design elegance that marked Italy’s golden age of grand touring automobiles.

Estimate: $500,000 – $550,000

Funds remaining: –$2,500