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Every year Monterey in California becomes a petrolhead mecca.
Some of the world’s most prestigious automotive events take place all at the same time, including the Monterey Historics race meeting at Laguna Seca, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering car show and of course the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Unsurprisingly, if you’re wanting to sell a high-end car at auction, this week is an excellent time to do so, and as such Mecum Auctions is offering an incredible array of machinery over three days from August 18-20.
Here is just a taste of the hypercar offerings.
2016 Aston Martin Vulcan
This purple tyre-eater produces a massive 612kW from its 7.0-litre V12, and is estimated to fetch between US$2.3-3.3m.
2014 McLaren P1
Initially finished with a painted carbon fibre body, this P1 was returned to McLaren and fitted with an exposed carbon fibre body, covered in the distinctive green lacquer. The original body is also included in the sale, which is just as well given the US$2.5-3m estimate.
2006 Bugatti Veyron
Having covered just 6181km, this Bug is still almost brand new and is expected to fetch between US$1.2-1.5m. Bargain, sort of.
2014 Ferrari LaFerrari
Incredibly, the previous owner covered just 340km in this 708kW monster before deciding to move it on, but you’ll need between US$3.9-4.5m to park it in your garage. One of four black Enzos is also up for auction for between US$2.5-3.5m.
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
The premium is partly explained by this being the only 918 to leave the factory without paint, a matt black wrap protecting the carbon fibre body instead.
2005 Porsche Carrera GT
If black isn’t your colour, a pair of silver Carrera GTs are also crossing the block with estimates sitting between $US700-900,000.
Mercedes-McLaren SLR
Similar cars are asking much more in Europe, so perhaps this car’s relatively high mileage (34,350km) is a turn-off, but at an expected US$180-225K we’d be very tempted.
