Upcoming Car Events and Classic Rides
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Bernina Gran Turismo 2022, part of International St Moritz Automobile Week
Excitement is building for RM Sotheby’s 2023 Monterey Car Week auction after an incredible edition last year that grossed more than $230 million in sales. The annual event—which sees some of the rarest and most-coveted cars go under the hammer—is a global highlight that attracts collectors and fans worldwide.
Last year’s sale is a tough act to follow, having seen a 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC Spider, a 1998 Ferrari F300 F1 car, and a one-of-a-kind 2022 Porsche 911 “Sally Special”—that went on to be the most expensive factory Porsche ever sold—but this year includes some equally spectacular vehicles.
The star of the show is undoubtedly the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 once owned by Hollywood star Steve McQueen. The car was delivered new to the Hollywood star on the set of his 1968 film, Bullitt, and went on to be owned by actor Guy Williams, then Formula 1, Indy 500 and Le Mans racer Vern Schuppan. It was last sold for $10.1 million, by RM Sotheby’s in 2014, with a range of international bidders attempting to get their hands on it. This year will very likely see the same level of interest.