The focus on the world of classic cars fell on Amelia Island, Florida, from 3rd to 6th of March 2022. The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, one of the most historic classic car events, was happening. Not only did the event avail a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity for enthusiasts to enjoy the fine weather and take a wild tour of some of the most exquisite classic cars, but there were also three massive auctions taking place, and a lot of money changed hands.

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The first sale was the Bonhams' on Thursday 3rd March, followed by the Gooding & Company's auction on 4th March, and finally the RM Sotheby's on Saturday 5th March. Ride with us as we, in no particular order, reveal nine of the most stunning classics present at this historic event.

9 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder

1955 Porsche 550 Spyder
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Kicking off the list is this rare 1955 550 Spyder, one of the most important cars in Porsche's history. Featuring coachwork by Wendler, this car had the highest pre-sale estimate of between $4.5 and $5.5m but ended up fetching $4,185,000. This exotic icon, chassis number 550-0036, was produced in limited numbers, and considering its age, its price continues to rise with each auction appearance.

1955 Porsche 550 Spyder.
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This particular model stayed with one owner for over half a century, and he accorded it a great deal of attention. In the hands of its first owner, Theo Helfrich, this Porsche saw a past life of racing outings at the Nürburgring among other legendary racetracks.

8 1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria

1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria
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This car had a pre-sale estimate of up to $4.5m and sold for $4.13m at the RM Sotheby's Auction on 5th March. What makes the car even more special is that it's one of three Individual Custom Convertible Victorias of this kind known to exist.

1934 Packard Twelve Individual Custom Convertible Victoria.
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With a body by Dietrich, the Convertible Victoria was also a Best of Show nominee at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2014. RM Sotheby's describes it as the finest and the most important of all cars built by the company – a Packard built to prove that the brand was once the pinnacle of American luxury.

7 1965 Ferrari 275GTS

1965 Ferrari 275.
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Seemingly, every top auction event must have a high-end Ferrari, classic or modern. And for the 2022 Amelia Island, this 1965 Ferrari 275GTS by Pininfarina represented the brand pretty well. It is the sixth 275GTS model. And although it looks rather sexy in its current red paint job, it got that shade in the early 1980s after leaving Ferrari factory painted Bianco – white.

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1965 Ferrari 275
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The 275GTS was shipped to Germany in its original color, then to the United States, where, at some point, it received a gold paint job before returning home in 1981 on its way to Switzerland. It was at this point that it gained the red hue. In 2000, this Ferrari 275GTS, chassis number 06809, crossed the block to its current owner and has since been well cared for.

6 1954 Osca MT4 2-AD 1500 Spider

1954 Osca MT4 2-AD 1500
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Perhaps surprisingly, the Gooding and company had two vehicles from the Osca brand in its Amelia Island auction. Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili, OSCA, was established by the Maserati brothers after leaving the company carrying their surname in 1947.

1954 Osca MT4 2-AD 1500 Spider.
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When launched in 1954, the MT4 2-AD 1500 Spider had a 1500cc engine and was first owned by Harry Allen Chapman of Tucson, Arizona. Allen Chapman raced the 1500 Spider from November 1954 to May 1955, bagging notable results, including an overall win and a class victory. Since then, the car has changed hands several times but has never been fully restored. Restoration works had started with its previous owner, who passed away, unfortunately, but the work was never completed. Gooding and company say it's a perfect restoration project.

5 1953 Cunningham C-3 Cabriolet

This is a rare classic – one of only five Cunningham C-3 Cabriolets ever built. The car was the brainchild of Briggs Cunningham and featured a Chrysler V8 engine and coachwork by Vignale. It was finished in 1953 with red paintwork and displayed in New York in 1954. Irving Robbins bought it in August the same year, trading in his damaged Cunningham C-2. Irving was a renowned collector of rare books.

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Through its 69 years of life, the C-3 has had several owners, among them Lucie, Briggs Cunningham's daughter, who acquired it to enjoy with her mother. During this period, it was displayed at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance in 2013. The car joined the host of exotic classics at the 2022 Amelia Island Sale from a collection that seemed well cared for.

4 1954 Jaguar XK120SE

1954 Jaguar XK120SE.
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This British-built Jaguar XK120SE is special in many ways. First off, it is the only one of its kind that the legendary Pinin Farina dressed. And it was shown at the Geneva and Turin motor shows. The XK120SE was first owned by Max Hoffman, a New York-based importer, who sold it to another owner whose records no longer exist.

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Initially, the car was finished in Pastel Blue in 1964, but in 1958, it was in Canada with red paintwork. In 1972, it was in a terrible state – a "restore-me-please." It was slightly repaired and repainted. In 2015, the XK120SE received extensive restoration work by Classic Motor Cars Ltd based in Shropshire, the UK. The car has been a Pebble Beach Concours award winner. And also claimed the 2017 International Historic Restoration of the year award. All these mean a smile on its new owner's face.

3 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

1960 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
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Yes, this is a yellow Mercedes-Benz, and it is not repainted. The car was initially built in this Uranium Yellow paintwork, a one-off shade for this particular 300SL Roadster first owned by HRH Princess Ashraf Pahlavi, twin sister to the Shah of Iran. The car was ordered in a yellow exterior with a black hardtop and black-leather upholstery. Today, the car looks the same.

The 300SL Roadster went to the proprietor of Mercedes-Benz of Tehran from the royal family, who kept it for 50 years before letting it go in 2012.

2 1955 Dodge Firebomb

1955 Dodge Firebomb
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The 1955 Dodge Firebomb is a unique car among mid-century dream rides. And not just because of its uniquely hand-built body, but because it derived its name from the Dodge Firearrow series. It was the car of choice for movie stars, musicians, and other celebrities in the 1950s – The fully functional pre-production prototype was displayed at the 1955 Geneva International Motor Show and in Michigan later the same year.

1955 Dodge Firebomb
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The Firebomb went on to be marketed as a Dual-Ghia. With a body by Ghia and powered by a Hemi V8 engine, these were among the most expensive cars of the time. It is widely thought that only 117 units were built, and fewer than 40 are said to survive today. The car received a restoration job in 1992, but the auction house says it'll require some TLC before going out on the road.

1 1959 BMW 507

1959 BMW 507
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Designed by a legendary German industrial designer, Albrecht Goertz, the 507 has been the highest valued classic BMWs for a long time, and it is easy to understand why. It was an expensive car to develop and build, to the extent that it almost sent BMW to its knees. Fortunately enough, all the 254 examples built are highly desirable.

1959 BMW 507.
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This model is a late Series II car finished in black with a red leather interior and an optional hardtop, and only 15 of the 254 507s were initially built with black paintwork. Its first owner was a Philadelphian who acquired it from BMW while visiting family in Germany. He had the 507 shipped to the United States and kept it until the 1970s. It has recently been discovered before coming to the 2022 Amelia Island sale.