You Won’t Want to Miss These Two Without-Reserve Collections

This March is about to be a big one for the car auction world. Why, you ask? Because Gooding Christie’s landed not only one, but two incredible collections that are about to be offered without reserve at their Amelia Island Auctions on March 5 – 6. If you’re not familiar, that means there is no price floor for each item in the collection, so it’s a great chance to get an incredible deal on an amazing car. The auction is open to the public, so as long as you can show up in-person or register to bid online, you might just win your dream car for a great price! If you’re a classic car lover, you’d be wise to check out their online catalogue now to get yourself ready to place that winning bid.

The first of these no-reserve collections is the Curtis Leaverton Collection. An incredible collector, Curtis Leaverton was a titan in the motorcycle and engineering industry, making him uniquely positioned to choose amazing cars for himself.

Notably, this collection includes the infamous 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport (Estimate: $1,750,000 – $2,250,000). With original Zagato Spider coachwork and a matching-numbers engine crankcase, this is one of the best 1750s in the world, no question. You’d be hard-pressed to find an antique Alfa Romeo with provenance as well-documented as this one. With a 1,752 CC DOHC inline 6-cylinder engine to boot, the car is a show-ready gem.

But believe it or not, there are more amazing Alfa Romeos where that one came from. The 1971 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3 (Estimate: $1,000,000 – $1,400,000) is one of the most important Tipo 33 Racing cars, given that it played an integral part in Alfa Romeo’s 1971 World Championship season. The 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA 1300 Stradale Junior (Estimate: $175,000 – $225,000), is a rare and desirable alloy-bodied homologation special – one of only 193 GTA 1300 Junior Stradales that were built between 1968-1975. Last but not least, the Curtis Leaverton Collection also features the 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Super Berlina (Estimate: $120,000 – $150,000), one of just 501 examples built. One of the coolest parts of this gorgeous homologation special is that it was built in Italy, where it remained until 2014.

Leaverton was also quite the expert of modern supercars, like the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (Estimate: $1,500,000 – $1,800,000) which is one of only 1,270 produced and one of 644 US-delivered examples. Featuring a 605 hp V-10 with a six-speed manual transaxle and finished in GT Silver Metallic over uncommon Ascot Brown leather, the car is a true supercar and a dream to own for many.

Additionally, the 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (Estimate: $900,000 – $1,200,000) is a super, super rare Jag, from the double Le Mans-winning Tom Walkinshaw Racing team. With just 27 road-going examples built and nearly no miles, it’s as good as a Jaguar gets. The 2020 Ferrari GTC4 Lusso (Estimate: $200,000 – $250,000)  is an absolutely stunning example of the final variant of Ferrari’s flagship V-12 grand tourer. The 2017 Porsche 991 GT3 Cup (Estimate: $100,000 – $130,000) boasts a 3,996 CC DOHC flat 6-cylinder engine and is eligible for numerous sanctioned racing events. 

Of course, the Curtis Leaverton Collection wouldn’t be complete without some amazing motorcycles, such as the 1952 Vincent Series C Black Shadow, 1977 MV Agusta 750 S America, and the 1971 Ducati 350 Desmo Silver Shotgun, all stunning vintage examples. 

As for the Tommy Trabue Collection, there are also exquisite displays of Alfa Romeos, all at no reserve. First is the 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ (Estimate: $1,200,000 – $1,400,000), a beautifully presented, Zagato-bodied masterpiece known as Alfa Romeo’s baby GTO. There were just 112 TZs built between 1963 and 1967, and its 1,570 CC DOHC alloy inline 4-cylinder engine is a lightweight beast on the road. This particular example is super well documented, with a provenance chock-full of notable collectors.

There are more great Alfa Romeos here, too, such as the 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ (Estimate: $350,000 – $450,000), which is one of the most successful and collectible postwar Alfa Romeos, with a powerful 1,290 CC DOHC alloy inline 4-cylinder engine. The 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ ‘Coda Tronca’ (Estimate: $275,000 – $350,000) gets its name from its truncated tail – an aerodynamic achievement to reduce drag while preserving stability. Delivered in striking Azzurro (Light Blue), the rare, late-production Sprint Zagato is one of approximately 40 produced. And, of course, we can’t forget the 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (Estimate: $250,000 – $300,000), a well-documented example of the legendary GTA with an impressive history file, including its Certificato di Origine. If you know, you know!

But that’s not all: the Tommy Trabue Collection also features several outstanding 356s, including the highly-original 1958 Porsche 356 A Super Coupe (Estimate: $140,000 – $180,000) in factory colors of black over red, as well as the 1965 Porsche 356 C Coupe (Estimate: $150,000 – $200,000) finished in a rare shade of orange with single family ownership until 2001.

So if these two collections sound as insane to you as they do to us, you’re not going to want to miss the Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island Auction this March 5th and 6th. If you are ready to bid on these no-reserve beauties, register to bid or just check out the online catalogue for more.