Gooding & Company, serving as the official acquisition house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for the 21st year, proudly announces its blue-chip headliners for the 2025 Pebble Beach sales event. This esteemed collection features premier marques such as Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Shelby, and Bentley. All these exceptional offerings will be presented for live acquisition on Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach marquee.
Two notable vehicles, the 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta and the 1952 Jaguar C-Type, are currently on public display. They are viewable at Christie’s Rockefeller Center galleries from Thursday, June 5, to Monday, June 16. This viewing coincides with Luxury Week. Prospective bidders can schedule an in-person appointment with a New York-based specialist. David Gooding, Gooding & Company President, expressed pride in the strong selection. He highlighted the beautiful Nocciola over Tobacco California Spider, a headlining lot. Its robust resume includes appearances in several period Italian films. Another significant offering is a Tour de France Berlinetta, owned by respected collectors. Mr. Gooding noted the pair of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadsters. These highlight the sheer excellence of this model.
Ferrari Icons: Pedigree and Provenance
Gooding & Company continues its tradition of presenting the finest Ferraris at Pebble Beach this year. A truly iconic 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider is among the top offerings. This particular example, chassis 2277 GT, carries an estimate between $8,000,000 and $10,000,000. It has been meticulously restored to its original color scheme of Nocciola over Tobacco. The car was initially sold to Dino Fabbri of Milan, a VIP Ferrari customer. Its second owner was Antonio Ciaccia, also known as Little Tony. He was a famous Italian rock and roll singer and actor. During the 1960s, this California Spider featured in several Italian films. These included Riderà (Cuore matto) starring Little Tony, La più bella coppia del mondo, and Sissignore. It famously raced a Lamborghini Miura P400 in the latter. This Ferrari Classiche-certified example, with its star-studded Italian provenance, is especially attractive. It is an enticing example of a highly sought-after Ferrari road car.
Also presented is a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta. This rare car carries an estimate between $4,500,000 and $5,250,000. Chassis 0925 GT is one of only 36 examples. It features the classic single-louver treatment. It also boasts lightweight aluminum bodywork with elegant covered headlights. This vehicle was never raced in period. It is considered one of the finest examples existing due to its originality. It was acquired new by famous American collector William F. Harrah. It remained in his world-famous collection until 1986. John Mozart, another renowned collector, then acquired it. This car has been sympathetically restored to its original dark red over tan scheme. It has participated in numerous European rallies and concours events.
English Masterpieces: Jaguar and Bentley
The English offerings at the sale include a notable 1952 Jaguar C-Type. This classic is estimated to realize between $3,750,000 and $4,500,000. Chassis XKC 028 is one of only 53 C-Types ever built. Furthermore, it is one of 43 made available for private purchase. Upon its initial delivery to the U.S., this C-Type was used as a road-going car. It retains its original chassis, engine, body, and gearbox. Other original details, rare in heavily-raced counterparts, are also present. It has been sympathetically restored. This car has participated in vintage racing and several C- and D-Type tours.
Fueling a different kind of appetite for English motoring is a 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback. It holds an estimate between $900,000 and $1,200,000. This particular R-Type is one of only 43 left-hand-drive examples. It features desirable lightweight bucket seats. It also has the rare column-shift manual gearbox. It was delivered new via J.S. Inskip to DuPont heir William Kemble Carpenter. Later, it joined the collections of famed Rolls-Royce and Bentley connoisseur Dr. Samuel L. Scher. American sculptor Seward Johnson also owned it. Restored in an elegant maroon over tan combination, this R-Type Continental retains its original, matching-numbers engine.
American Power and German Engineering
American innovation is powerfully represented by the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Competition. This iconic car is estimated between $2,250,000 and $2,750,000. This example, CSX 3011, served as a press car for Shelby American. It participated in the famous Cobra Caravan promotional tour. It was also extensively featured in the Elvis Presley film, Spinout (1966). Its first owner was Formula One driver Moisés Solana Arciniega. He campaigned the car in period races. In recent years, CSX 3011 received expert restoration work. This was performed by specialist Cobra Automotive, Inc. of Wallingford, Connecticut.
A pair of Mercedes-Benz offerings adds German expertise to the lineup. These vehicles effectively bookend the 300 SL production run. A 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, estimated between $1,500,000 and $1,800,000, is the second 300 SL Roadster ever built. It presents with numerous early production details. The 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, estimated between $2,000,000 and $2,500,000, is among the finest existing examples. It is one of only six built in the model’s final week of production.
The 1957 example shows less than 42,000 miles on its odometer. It was sympathetically restored by 300 SL expert Hjeltness Restoration. Its original color scheme is Elfenbein (Ivory, DB 608) over red leather upholstery. It features a black soft top. The 1963 example is a disc-brake, alloy-block 300 SL Roadster. It comes complete with fitted luggage and a hardtop. It also has period Rudge-style knock-off hubcaps. Factory records confirm it retains its matching-numbers engine. It presents in its attractive, factory-original paint scheme of White Gray. It also has a Graphite Gray hardtop and black leather upholstery.
Diverse European Offerings
Additionally, the Pebble Beach event will present an eight-time 1000 Miglia veteran 1952 Cisitalia 202 SC Gran Sport Cabriolet. This car is estimated between $400,000 and $500,000. It features exquisite coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina. A 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ ‘Coda Tronca’ is also available. It is estimated between $375,000 and $450,000. This model wears revised Kamm-tail coachwork. This was applied to approximately 40 such Coda Troncas at the end of SZ production.
The Cisitalia is no stranger to premier automotive events. It has been exhibited at prestigious concours events. These include Pebble Beach, Villa d’Este, and Amelia Island. The Alfa Romeo was once part of the famed Rosso Bianco collection in Germany. It has received several concours awards, including First in Class at Pebble Beach. It also won Best of Show at the Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance in Palm Springs. Also on offer is a rare 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Roadster. This is estimated between $450,000 and $500,000, offered without reserve. It is one of only 53 300 Sc Einspritzmotor (fuel injection) roadsters built. This 300 Sc Roadster has been in the long-term ownership of E. Duke Vincent since the mid-1960s. Mr. Vincent, a famous American producer, nicknamed the car “Baby.” This 300 Sc is a charming vehicle. It has spent most of its life with one family in Southern California.
The 2025 Pebble Beach event promises an extraordinary collection of classic automobiles. From rare Italian masterpieces to powerful American muscle and elegant German engineering, the selection is diverse. These vehicles represent some of the finest examples of automotive history presented by Gooding & Company.
Disclaimer: Information provided is for general guidance only. Vehicle specifications and estimated values may vary. Independent verification is always advisable before making any decisions.
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