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1948 Tucker Torpedo Sets New Auction Mark of $2.9 Million
- A 1948 Tucker Torpedo, one of only 51 built, fetched $2.9 million, the highest price ever for a Tucker, at Barrett-Jackson’s annual Arizona sale.
- A 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Coupe by Scaglietti barely reached its pre-sale estimate at the annual RM Auctions sale in Phoenix, where it was hammered down for $1.8 million.
- Barrett-Jackson also auctioned a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing for $2.2 million.
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — In what has been dubbed “Super Auction Weekend” in Arizona, a 1948 Tucker Torpedo, one of only 51 built, fetched $2.9 million, the highest price ever for a Tucker, at Barrett-Jackson’s annual sale here, while a 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Coupe by Scaglietti barely reached its pre-sale estimate at the annual RM Auctions sale in Phoenix, where it was hammered down for $1.8 million. Prices include the so-called “buyer’s premium.”
The Barrett-Jackson event, which realized more than $92 million in sales, also auctioned a 1947 Bentley Mark VI Coachworks by Franay for $2.75 million and a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing for $2.2 million.
The rare Tucker Torpedo was from the Ron Pratte Collection and is one of 47 Tuckers that still exist.
The Ferrari 410 Superamerica that fetched $1,815,000 at the RM Auctions event is the only Scaglietti-bodied example of the 34 Superamericas that were produced by Ferrari. Its pre-sale estimate was $1,750,000-$2,250,000.
Inside Line says: Are vintage Ferraris — even the rare ones — starting to lose their luster among collectors?
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