It’s that time of year. The 2023 auction calendar kicks off this week (January 21 – 29). Your fairy godmotorhead has bestowed $230,000 upon you to spend as you choose among the three major events: Barret-Jackson, Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s. How would you spend it? Pick one or many as you can load on a trailer. Base your selections on median house estimates. Here’s an example:
1957 Aston Martin DB MkIII Sport Saloon
Bonhams
Estimate $150,000 – $180,000; offered without reserve
With a purchase price of $165,000, we have $65,000 left over for this…
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9
RM Sotheby’s
Estimate $50,000 – $75,000; offered without reserve