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Rudi Klein Collection

Rudi Klein Collection

Rudi Klein Collection

Rudi Klein Collection

Rudi Klein Collection

Rudi Klein Collection

Rudi Klein Collection

Rudi Klein Collection

For decades, the mythical Rudi Klein Collection has remained shrouded in secrecy, its remarkable cars exposed to the elements in a secluded California scrapyard. This legendary trove, believed to house some of the rarest automobiles ever built, including a long-lost Alloy Gullwing and other fabled models, was once only the subject of whispers among enthusiasts. RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to unveil ‘The Junkyard: The Rudi Klein Collection,’ a trove of automotive legends that will finally be revealed at auction in October 2024. The collection, preserved in its untouched state since Rudi Klein's passing in 2001, includes significant models recently returned from Europe, and will be made available for the first time in over fifty years. The upcoming auctions will offer a rare glimpse into this storied collection, making it a historic event for car collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Rudi Klein, a German immigrant who arrived in North America in the late 1950s, began his career as a butcher before transitioning to dealing in European classic cars through his scrapyard on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Over the decades, Klein amassed an unparalleled collection, kept private and rarely seen by outsiders. The auction will feature standout vehicles such as the 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K ‘Caracciola’ Special Coupe, the rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Alloy’ Gullwing, and the unique 1967 Iso Grifo A3/L Spider Prototype by Bertone, among others. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire some of the most sought-after and historically significant cars, each with a unique story and remarkable provenance.

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1929 De Havilland DH60GM Gipsy Moth

One of the most famous models of aviation’s cradle era, the De Havilland Gipsy Moth occupies the same space in its category as the Model T Ford in automobiles—a dependably engineered, reliable vehicle, that brought its mode of transportation to more people than any other before it.

Hundreds of examples were built and were flown by several significant aviators of the era, including the noted British aviatrix Amy Johnson, who in 1930 became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia in her Gipsy Moth, “Jason.”

Then-owner Cliff Lovell supplied this aircraft in early 1985 for the filming of Out of Africa, starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford in the epic love story of the Danish countess Karen Blixen and British aviator Denys Finch-Hatton.

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Offered to benefit the creation of a new rhinoceros sanctuary in Central Kenya

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Cars| A Custom 1991 Porsche 911 Makes Headlines At Upcoming Auction

Being auctioned off at yet another RM Sotheby‘s experience, is a customized 1991 Porsche 911 which has been reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design. A part of the restomods group dubbed “Classic Study“, this 1991 Porsche 911 is the result of an age-old question of “What if the DNA of this iconic sports car was reimagined for the twenty-first century?”. Craftsman of Singer make their creative and…

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Ford Thunderbird Italien Show Car, 1963. A one-off custom third generation Thunderbird is to be offered at auction. The car was built for Ford by Dearborn Steel Tubing for their Custom Car Caravan and has been fully restored to original condition

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1960, 250 GT SWB California

The 250 is one of the most legendary series of cars in Ferrari history.

Between 1952 and 1964, the company released 21 different 250 models—seven for racetracks, 14 for public roads—of which the “Cali Spider” might be the most well regarded, thanks to its potent V-12 and a Pininfarina-penned design that is one of the most beautiful bodies to grace an automobile.

The roadster, which was specifically built for the U.S., made its debut in 1957 as a long-wheel-base model (LWB), but it wasn’t until the SWB model debut in 1960 that it became clear how special it was.

This example isn’t just the first to roll off the line. It’s the actual car that was used to introduce the world to the model at the 1960 Geneva Motor Show.

Courtesy: Remi Dargegen / RM Sotheby's

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$9,355,000 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Alloy' Gullwing

Part of the Rudi Klein Junkyard Collection sold by RM Sotheby's.

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Maserati A6GCS 2000 ‘Monofaro’ by Fantuzzi 1950. - source RM Sotheby's.

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2004 Ferrari Enzo

Photo via RM Sotheby's

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...and it sells for...$51,705,000

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/gt23/the-one---1962-ferrari-gto/lots/r0001-1962-ferrari-330-lm-250-gto-by-scaglietti/1392907

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2000 Ferrari F1-2000 Formula 1 Car, The Ride That Made Michael Schumacher, Goes On The Block

Another track legend goes on the block.

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1986 Ferrari Testarossa 'Monospecchio' 1987 Ferrari Testarossa 'Monodado' 1989 Ferrari Testarossa 1992 Ferrari 512 TR 1996 Ferrari F512 M

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1930 Dusenberg Model J RM Sotheby's auction Amelia Island 2023

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NSU ro80 2 Porte + 2, 1971, by Pininfarina. A rotary-engined concept designed by Paulo Martin is to be offered at auction in California. The design study was based on NSU's executive class saloon and was displayed by Pininfarina at the 1971 Turin and 1972 Brussels Motor Shows. Features include rear-hinged doors and a removable roof panel that stores in the luggage compartment. It has been owned by an American collected since 1995 but has been on show at Audi's museum in Ingolstadt. It will be offered without reserve as part of The Rudi Klein Collection auction by RM Sotheby's.

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