Classic Car Market Update: October 2020

The winter may be upon us, but the classic car market was HOT in October! The month gave us a view of the “new normal” for auctions – with some events remaining 100% online, and others finding their stride in a new in-person/online hybrid format. New events, and previously postponed events, brought us some impressive stats: Over $180 million in sales*, up 55% from $116.7 million in October 2019, and an average sale that was 47% higher than a year ago.

Of course, these results got a boost from the mammoth RM Sotheby’s Elkhart Collection sale, bringing in just over $43 million in sales from what has to be one of the finest collections in the country. And just in case that wasn’t enough, they topped it off with a $14.8 million sale of a trio of truly unique Alfa Romeo concept cars

Note: Stats quoted in this post are as of October 31, 2020 @ 5pm eastern.


Top Sales

Apart from the trio of Alfa Romeo concept cars, topping the charts was this amazing 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster sold at Mecum Dallas.

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Flips & Flops

This 1967 Toyota 2000GT has crossed the block 8 times in the past 5 years. Most recently just last week, selling for $912,500 – a 66% gain from the previous sale 2 years ago! Check out the vehicle history on this one, it’s a doozy! 

View top 10 flips & flops

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Market of the Month: Porsche 997

Where the 996 had been somewhat generic and bland in some eyes, Porsche brought back much of the beloved 911-styling when it released the 997. Get to know this popular Porsche in our Market Guide for the Porsche 997.


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* These stats include sales reported in US Dollars only. Sales reported in other currencies are not taken into account… yet.


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