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Auto Market — Trends in Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Aircraft

Auto Market — Trends in Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Aircraft

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Auto Market is a weekly look at auction results, market trends, and industry developments across collector cars, motorcycles, and aircraft. Every Thursday, host Sharon Obuobi covers sale results from RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, Gooding, and other major houses, alongside marque analysis, new model context, and equity data on publicly traded automakers — backed by proprietary data from ALT/FNDATA. Learn more about us at www.altfndata.comCopyright Oarbt Inc Economics Politics & Government
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  • Porsche Unveils a Toy Story 911 Trio; Ferrari Slips on a Slow China EV Launch; Bombardier Sets a Montreal–Nice Record

    Porsche Unveils a Toy Story 911 Trio; Ferrari Slips on a Slow China EV Launch; Bombardier Sets a Montreal–Nice Record
    Jun 11 2026
    June 11: Porsche Unveils a Toy Story 911 Trio; Ferrari Slips on a Slow China EV Launch; Bombardier Sets a Montreal–Nice RecordBonhams clears 110 cars from the old Harrah Collection in Reno, two Lamborghini icons head to RM Sotheby's, brand-backed restomods keep coming, and there are records set in the air.In this episode:Headline Sale — Bonhams National Automobile Museum (Reno), Saturday June 13- 110 vehicles, all offered without reserve: 80+ from the original Harrah Collection (limited-production cars and one-off concepts) plus 30 from the Minden Automobile Museum, Nebraska- Top lots: 1936 Cord experimental limousine ($450,000–$650,000); 1954 Carrera Panamericana Lincoln Capri coupe ($150,000–$250,000); a 1960 Fiat aerodynamic concept gifted by Sergio Pininfarina; a 1902 Capitol Chariot steam prototype- The museum (formerly the Harrah Collection) recently completed a $4M renovationComing to RM Sotheby's — Two Lamborghinis- 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone: RM Sotheby's Sealed, June 17, est. $2.2M–$2.6M; 1 of 338, completed Sant'Agata January 1969, silver over tan, ex-Angus Mitchell collection- 1985 Lamborghini Countach (1 of 300 of the most powerful version): RM Sotheby's, August, est. ~$1.1MRestomods — Reborn Classics- Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 RS (rebuilt with Ford's blessing); HWA EVO (a tribute to the Mercedes 190E DTM cars); Kimera Automobili K39 (a Koenigsegg-powered reimagining of the Lancia 037)Special Builds- Porsche, with Disney and Pixar: a trio of one-off 911s tied to Toy Story 5, to be sold for charity- Jason Momoa, with Hedley Studios: a one-of-a-kind electric Mini Bentley Blower, a scaled 1920s race car with 100 custom touchesMilestones & Trends- Honda marks 50 years of the Accord; Subaru teases three new manual-transmission modelsAircraft- Bombardier's Global 8000 flew Montreal to Nice in just over 6 hours, a record for the route; Helios Horizon flew what it says is the first aircraft on solid-state batteries, with stratospheric tests planned for later this yearThe Equity Angle- Ferrari (RACE) closed −3.1% Wednesday, the weakest luxury name, after a report that its first all-electric car had a slow start in China; a Seeking Alpha analysis argues Porsche and Ferrari are converging in strategyMotorcycles- Bonhams Online Summer Sale closes Sunday, June 15: 300+ lots, 250+ without reserveWeek Ahead- Bonhams National Automobile Museum (Reno) — June 13- Bonhams motorcycle sale closes — June 15- RM Sotheby's Sealed (with the Miura) closes — June 17Links:- ALT/FNDATA: https://www.altfndata.com- Bonhams National Automobile Museum sale: https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/32353/the-national-automobile-museum-auction/- Lamborghini Miura P400 S (RM Sotheby's): https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/s0626/lots/r0029-1969-lamborghini-miura-p400-s-by-bertone- Lamborghini Countach (Robb Report): https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/1985-lamborghini-countach-rm-sothebys-auction-1238322103/- Boreham Escort Mk1 RS (Hagerty): https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/boreham-motorworks-ford-escort-mk1-rs-pictures-pricing-specs/- HWA EVO (Hagerty): https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/behind-the-wheel-of-the-hwa-evo-a-modern-take-on-mercedes-dtm-legend/- Kimera Automobili K39 (Monochrome): https://monochrome-watches.com/the-petrolhead-corner-kimera-automobili-k39-race-pikes-peak-koenigsegg-lancia-037/- Porsche Toy Story 5 911s (Hagerty): https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/revealed-trio-of-special-edition-porsche-911s-celebrates-toy-story-5-stars/- Momoa Mini Bentley Blower (Robb Report): https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/jason-momoa-electric-bentley-blower-1238310442/- 2016 Porsche 911 R (Bring a Trailer): https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2016-porsche-911-r-41/- 2001 BMW Z8 (Bring a Trailer): https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-bmw-z8-150/- Honda Accord at 50 (Hagerty): https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/honda-accord-50-years-history/- Subaru manual-transmission models (Hagerty): https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/subaru-to-offer-three-new-manual-transmission-models/- Bombardier Global 8000 record flight (Robb Report): https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/bombardier-global-8000-record-flight-canada-france-1238310377/- Helios Horizon electric aircraft (Robb Report): https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/helios-horizon-electric-aircraft-fly-solid-state-batteries-1238317733/- Porsche/Ferrari convergence (Seeking Alpha): https://seekingalpha.com/article/4912661-drifting-in-the-same-lane-the-convergence-of-porsche-and-ferrariAlso from ALT/FNDATA:- Open Bid — Mon-Fri at 6 AM ET- Closing Price — Mon-Fri at 5 PM ET
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  • Ferrari 599XX at EUR 2.5M Headlines Tegernsee; Bonhams Motorcycle Sale Live with 300+ Lots

    Ferrari 599XX at EUR 2.5M Headlines Tegernsee; Bonhams Motorcycle Sale Live with 300+ Lots
    Jun 6 2026

    June 4: Ferrari 599XX Leads RM Sotheby's Tegernsee at EUR 2.5M; Bonhams to Auction 100 Cars from National Automobile Museum
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    Inaugural episode. Covering collector car auctions, motorcycle sales, and auto sector equities.

    In this episode:

    RM Sotheby's Tegernsee — Consignment Announced (July 4)
    - Venue: Gut Kaltenbrunn, Lake Tegernsee, Bavarian Alps
    - In partnership with Concours of Elegance Germany
    - 2009 Ferrari 599XX Evo: EUR 2M–2.5M (headline lot, track-only, rarely offered publicly)
    - 2023 Ferrari 812 Competizione: EUR 1.25M–1.5M
    - 2004 Porsche Carrera GT: EUR 1.2M–1.6M
    - 1960 Porsche 356 B Carrera 1600 GS/GT Coupe by Reutter: EUR 470K–570K
    - 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet: EUR 300K–400K
    - 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet

    Bonhams National Automobile Museum (June 13)
    - Nearly 100 cars from the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada
    - Many lots offered without reserve

    Blue Chip vs New Chip
    - Hagerty market analysis comparing traditional blue-chip collector cars (air-cooled 911s, Ferrari Daytonas, Mercedes 300SLs) to "new chip" models (Porsche 992 GT3, BMW M3 CS)
    - 812 Competizione in Tegernsee consignment: 2023 model estimated above original retail within three years

    Ferrari — Production and Pricing
    - Q1 2026 deliveries: 3,436 units, down 4.4% YoY (deliberate slowdown)
    - 29.5% operating margin in 2025 — highest among publicly traded automakers
    - FY2026 revenue guidance reaffirmed at ~EUR 7.5B

    BMW M2 xDrive
    - BMW announced M2 gains xDrive AWD for 2027 model year
    - AWD now across M5, M3, and M2 lineups

    Motorcycles — Bonhams Summer Sale (Live June 5-15)
    - Over 300 lots, more than 250 without reserve
    - Spanning veteran motorcycles, British classics, Italian exotica, competition machines
    - Mecum Las Vegas January 2026 benchmark: 1,800+ motorcycles, $20M total, 92% sell-through, 8 records
    - Bonhams earlier this year: Grand Prix MV Agusta sold for over $1M

    Recent Auction Data — The Market by Bonhams
    - 2009 Ferrari California: ~$34,000
    - 2018 Jaguar F-Type: ~$20,000
    - 1991 Porsche 944 Turbo: ~$8,000

    Equity Snapshot
    - BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche: testing technical support levels
    - Ferrari (RACE): 29.5% operating margin, FY25 revenue EUR 7.1B

    Week Ahead
    - Bonhams Motorcycles Online Summer Sale closes June 15
    - Bonhams National Automobile Museum — June 13, Reno
    - RM Sotheby's Tegernsee — July 4

    Links:
    - ALT/FNDATA: https://www.altfndata.com
    - RM Sotheby's Tegernsee lots: https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/tc26/lots/
    - Ferrari 599XX consignment: https://www.magnetomagazine.com/articles/ferrari-599xx-leads-rm-sothebys-coe-germany-supporting-2026-tegernsee-sale/
    - Porsche 356 B and CLK DTM AMG: https://motorsportsnewswire.com/2026/05/21/porsche-356-b-carrera-1600-gs-gt-and-mercedes-benz-clk-dtm-amg-headline-early-consignments-for-rm-sothebys-return-to-tegernsee/
    - Bonhams Motorcycles Summer Sale: https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29921/motorcycles-online-the-summer-sale/
    - Bonhams National Automobile Museum: https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/hagerty-insider/bonhams-national-automobile-museum-sale/
    - Hagerty Blue Chip vs New Chip: https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/hagerty-insider/blue-chip-vs-new-chip-what-are-the-modern-equivalents-of-these-classic-favorites/
    - Mecum 2026 motorcycle results: https://ridermagazine.com/2026/02/12/2026-mecum-motorcycle-auction-breaks-records-1800-plus-bikes-20-million-total-sales/

    Also from ALT/FNDATA:
    - Open Bid — Mon-Fri at 6 AM ET
    - Closing Price — Mon-Fri at 5 PM ET
    - Luxury Spending — Wednesdays at 8 AM ET
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