From August 13 to 15, 2026, some of the world’s rarest and most desirable automobiles will be sold under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s. The event will take place in California, during Monterey Car Week, one of the leading events for international car collecting.
The sales catalogue spans over a century of automotive history: from the first cars of the twentieth century to the great Italian grand tourers, passing through elegant pre-war bodies, racing models and sports cars that have entered the collective imagination forever.
Leading the lineup is a 1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, valued between $12 and $15 million. Built in just 19 examples, the car retains its matching numbers engine and boasts a racing history in Australia, as well as several awards won at the most prestigious concours d’elegance.
Among the most anticipated highlights is a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupé, with bodywork by Figoni et Falaschi. Considered one of the finest examples of pre-war French aerodynamic style, it has an estimate of $7 to $8 million.
Ferrari protagonist with three models
Maranello’s production will be represented by three cars that are profoundly different in terms of era and intended use.
The 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy by Scaglietti, estimated at $2.5 million to $3 million, is one of the finest interpretations of the 1960s Italian grand tourer.
From the endurance racing scene comes a 1979 Ferrari 512 BB/LM, estimated at between $2 million and $3.5 million. Completing the trio is a 1972 Dino 246 GTS, estimated at between $450,000 and $550,000.
The great Italian signatures
Alongside the Ferraris, the catalogue hosts other important expressions of the Italian automotive school.
Among these is a 1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Convertible by Pinin Farina, estimated between $225,000 and $300,000. This model combined the elegance of an open body with the advanced technical solutions that made the Aurelia one of the most innovative cars of its time.
Also of particular interest is the 1953 Fiat 8V Coupé by Vignale, a rare interpretation of the famous “Otto Vu,” with an estimate between $750,000 and $1 million.
Also on display is a 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400, one of the cars that helped define the modern supercar. Designed by Bertone and featuring a mid-mounted V12 engine, it is estimated to fetch between $1.9 million and $2.8 million.
From Porsche to the great Mercedes
Among the German sports cars, a 1966 Porsche 911 Coupé will be offered, belonging to the first series of the model destined to become one of the absolute benchmarks in automotive history. The estimate is between $250,000 and $300,000.
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, one of the most recognisable and sought-after post-war cars, is expected to fetch between 1.8 and 2.2 million.
The House of the Star will also be represented by an extremely rare 1904 Mercedes Simplex 40 HP Rear-Entrance Tonneau. A testament to the pioneering years of the automobile, it could fetch between 5 and 6 million.
Bugatti, Duesenberg and Corvette
Among the most prestigious lots is a 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante, valued between $4.5 and $6 million. The model is considered one of the finest examples of Bugatti production in the 1930s and one of the most sought-after cars among major collectors.
From the United States comes a 1935 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Coupé, offered with an estimate of between 5.75 and 8 million.
The link to the world of racing will also be represented by a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Red/Nart, protagonist of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and valued between $900,000 and $1.1 million.