Gooding Christie’s Ferrari Prototype, RM Sotheby’s Tech Tied McLaren F1, Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 Headliner and More!
THIS WEEKS TOP STORY
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Gooding Christie’s to Offer Significant Ferrari Prototype
Gooding Christie’s dropped several major offerings for their Pebble Beach auction this week. Leading the charge is the California Spider that started it all: the 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Prototipo (Estimate: $7,500,000 – $9,000,000). The original California Spider prototype, chassis and engine no. 0769 GT, embodies the genesis of one of the most iconic and desirable sports cars ever built. Unique in every respect, it stands as the original vision that set the tone for all that would later follow. Built with a state-of-the-art tipo 128C Colombo V-12 engine, its Scaglietti bodywork features covered headlights, a bold hood scoop, full-width bumpers, and purposeful detailing throughout. Upon completion, it was photographed to launch the legendary model, and was featured in factory promotional literature. This California Spider was sold new through Luigi Chinetti Motors to amateur racer and regular Ferrari patron George Arents. More recently, 0769 GT underwent an award-winning restoration by renowned Ferrari specialist Rare Drive Inc., in which it was refinished in its striking original color scheme. After this work was completed in 2016, 0769 GT garnered the highest honors at several concours, including First in Class at Pebble Beach, Mention of Honor at Villa d’Este, Best in Class at the Ferrari 70th Anniversary “Rosso 70” Concours in Maranello, and Best in Class at Amelia Island. Offered with its Ferrari Classiche Red Book, tool kit, books, and a Massini report, this one-of-a-kind California Spider represents a unique opportunity for collectors.
OTHER NEWS
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RM Sotheby’s to Offer Rare, California Legal McLaren F1
One of seven McLaren F1s exported new to the United States through Ameritech, chassis no. 062 has enjoyed just three private owners, including Oracle software CEO Larry Ellison who bought it new in 1997. This was the 53rd of 106 road F1s or racing F1 GTRs to be built by McLaren at Woking and was required to pass federal safety and emissions approval to be registered as road legal in California. However, it is believed that this invasive federalization work was only carried out to the first car imported, rather than subsequent cars following, resulting in 062 never being modified for federalization following its completion by McLaren. Remarkably, it remains California legal to this day, and for its whole life has resided in the car-friendly climate of the San Francisco Bay Area, during which time it has covered just under 6,500 miles from new. Bidding will begin though RM Sotheby’s Sealed Bid platform on August 13th. Pre-auction estimate is in excess of $23,000,000
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Mecum Harrisburg Next Weekend
Mecum Auctions is returning to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, July 23-26, for the annual Mecum Harrisburg auction, where an estimated 1,200 vehicles will cross the auction block. The event will be live on ESPN+ starting at noon ET Thursday-Saturday and live-streamed on Mecum.com and Mecum’s YouTube channel. There are 10 unique collections that will be offered in Harrisburg.
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Barrett-Jackson Rock the Block Headliner Announced
Get ready for a night of unforgettable country music as multi-award-winning superstar Cole Swindell takes the stage to headline Barrett-Jackson’s one-night-only Rock the Block concert on January 16, 2026, at WestWorld of Scottsdale, to kick off the world-renowned 2026 Scottsdale Auction. Opening the show is multi-platinum singer-songwriter Chris Lane.
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The Paddock Welcomes RADWood Collaboration to Monterey Car Week
Joining Concorso Italiano at Seaside, California’s Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course, The Paddock will make its anticipated debut on Friday, August 15th. Joining in on the kickoff of the inaugural edition of the event, RADWood will contribute a curated display with a 50-car tribute to the ’80s and ’90s retro music, fashion, and flair. Tickets and more info are available at the link below.