Important Cars From the 2026 RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction

RM Sotheby’s wrapped up a three-day Monterey auction that drew major attention for modern supercars as well as select prewar highlights. Total sales topped $376 million, surpassing the previous pandemic-era record of 2022, and the sale produced numerous world auction records for contemporary models. The article notes the scale difference versus Mecum, which has exceeded $400 million in Kissimmee but typically requires nearly two weeks and thousands of cars. A standout was the first production Ferrari Luce, sold for $40 million as a charity lot, described as having limited relevance to collector-car market value. The feature then previews key vehicles, including Lot 333: a 1965 Iso Grifo A3/C.