From hoarding scale models and brochures of supercars as a child to skipping school to visit the local Ferrari dealership, Arno Heirath has been hooked on petrol for as long as he can remember.
HELD DURING TECHNO-CLASSICA ESSEN 2019
RM Sotheby's is delighted to announce the addition of a new sale date in its ever-expanding European auction calendar. Over 150 diverse automobile lots will be offered in Essen, Germany, when the two-day auction takes place on 11–12 April 2019. The new RM Sotheby's sale will form part of the 31st Techno-Classica Essen show in 2019 (10–14 April).
"We are continually looking to expand our presence in Europe, and the addition of the Essen sale to our international auction calendar diversifies our ability to service an area of the industry we have targeted for strategic growth. The now two-day Essen auction highlights our abilities as the world's largest and truly global collector car auction house, while our network of expert specialists and German-speaking staff will be on hand to welcome both seasoned collectors and first-time clients new to the auction event," said Gord Duff, Global Head of Auctions, RM Sotheby's.
Techno-Classica Essen is a long-running fair for classic car fans in Essen and is recognized as the first great German car salon for vintage cars and collector vehicles. The most recent edition of the show was attended by more than 1,250 exhibitors from more than 30 nations and over 20 exhibition halls, attracting approximately 185,000 visitors to the Messe Essen exhibition center. More than 200 classic car clubs attended the 2017 installation of Techno-Classica Essen, bringing hundreds of classic cars to view, in addition to the 20 automobile manufacturers onsite.
Should you wish to consign your automobile to auction, learn more about one of our automobiles on offer, or register to bid to purchase, please contact an RM Car Specialist today.
Even if, like us, your life revolves around cars, it’s impossible to attend all the great events that celebrate the rich tapestry of automotive culture each and every weekend around the world. Our impression from last year is that there’s a definite thirst for smaller, less casual, and more corporate events. But despite the promotional overload, it’s still difficult to skip major gatherings such as the Mille Miglia, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, Pebble Beach, or Goodwood.
Before we begin, it’s important to briefly note the current nature of the collector car market. All of our experts were unanimous in their opinion that only the so-called ‘best of the best’ cars are currently achieving extraordinary prices and that for everything else, sellers have really had their work cut out to get deals done. However, this more cautious and pragmatic environment only serves to remind us of the myriad non-financial returns offered by these special machines – we were certainly pleased to hear usability as a key factor in a number of our experts’ choices.
