Santa Monica, Calif. (July 16, 2025) — Gooding Christie’s, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® for the 21st year, will present a lineup of automobiles from the antique and classic eras for its highly anticipated Pebble Beach Auctions, taking place on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16. The offerings will include concours-quality examples of the Alfa Romeo 8C, the Bentley Speed Six, and the Bugatti Type 43 alongside more historic selections from Panhard-Levassor and the White Motor Company.

"In the prewar era, the most important and historic cars have come to be known simply by their model number or abbreviated names, a hall of fame list would unquestionably include '8C2300', 'Speed Six', '35B', '43', '135', 'LG45' and 'DV32',” said Rupert Banner, Gooding Christie’s Senior Specialist. “In this incredible offering, all of those models are lined up for our 2025 Pebble Beach Auctions, each stellar examples in their own right and many offered from prestigious, long-term ownerships."

As the premier prewar Italian sports car powered by a supercharged straight-eight engine, the 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Torpédo (Estimate: $4,000,000 – $5,500,000) is surely among the most desirable offerings at this year’s Pebble Beach sale. This highly developed third-series 2.3 example presented with its matching-numbers engine boasts original open coachwork by famed Parisian coachbuilder Joseph Figoni, featuring distinctive features such as a desirable Monza-style cowl with a rare Alfa Romeo Paris badge, a folding soft top with exposed bows, long, flowing fenders, a separate trunk, and dual, rear-mounted spares. Throughout its lifetime, this 8C has belonged to a number of notable collectors, including Bill Serri, David Cohen, and Henry Petronis. In addition to being profiled in notable publications on the model, including Simon Moore’s definitive books on the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300, this car has been twice displayed on the Pebble Beach lawn, first in 2013, and then in 2022.

The best of British 1920s motoring is represented by the highly sought-after, short-chassis 1929 Bentley Speed Six Drophead Coupe (Estimate: $2,000,000 – $3,500,000) offered with its original engine and coachwork intact. One of just 182 Speed Sixes built in total, and the sole example bodied by Jacques Saoutchik, this singular example wears exquisite coachwork including an unusual, polished, solid German-silver dashboard with matching door cappings, and also comes with fitted luggage. A recipient of a no-expense-spared restoration by Vintage Bentley specialist R.C. Moss, this Speed Six is a two-time Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® First in Class winner (2001 and 2014).

Bugatti’s road-going Grand Prix car, the Type 43, was an engineering feat upon debut as the first production automobile capable of exceeding atop speed of 100 mph. This 1927 Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport (Estimate: $1,500,000 – $2,250,000), chassis 43172, is one of approximately 160 such examples built in total. Delivered to the Paris Bugatti agency at 136 Champs Élysées on May 17, 1927, this Type 43 was sold new to Parisian oil heir Maurice Lesieur. Throughout the years, it has accrued an impeccable provenance, including collectors Tom Perkins and Michel Seydoux. Presented in an attractive and period-correct shade of grey with a gently patinated interior, the highly original 43172 retains its matching-numbers frame, lower crankcase, rear axle, and the majority of its as-delivered coachwork, and is accompanied with an extensive report on file by authority Pierre-Yves Laugier.

Two exciting offerings from French automaker Panhard-Levassor, among the earliest motorcar manufacturers to gain global recognition, have never before been shown or toured in the US, providing potential buyers with a world of opportunity. 127 years ago, the 1898 Panhard-Levassor M4E ‘Course’/Racing Paris-Amsterdam ‘Americaine’ Four-Seater (Estimate: $1,250,000 – $2,000,000) on offer, chassis and engine 1451, lined up to partake in the ambitious city-to-city race from Paris to Amsterdam and back. Powered by the latest M4E-Phènix engines, this genuine factory “Course”-specification Paris-Amsterdam car was capable of reaching at least 40 mph on the road. Further, this model was the first to debut a steering wheel, aluminum engine, and gearbox castings, making this Panhard-Levassor innovation an important milestone in the earliest years of the automobile. Today, 1451 retains its original coachwork along with a supplemental Course/Racing-style body, and comes extensively documented with factory records and history on file. A proven London to Brighton Veteran Car Run entrant, and the first across the finish line three times in total, this Panhard-Levassor is dated and entered for this year’s2025 Run in November – aided with the addition of a modern starter motor. Also offered from the French marque is an exceptionally preserved 1912 Panhard-Levassor X14 20CV Torpédo (Estimate: $450,000 – $650,000), one of the earliest surviving examples with Vanvooren coachwork.

From the Mitchell Rasansky Collection

Gooding Christie’s is privileged to offer selections from the Mitchell Rasansky Collection. Mr. Rasansky, a well-known enthusiast and collector for over seven decades, is parting with 10 of his cherished cars, many of which have been exhibited at notable events ranging from the Harry Miller Club event to the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®. Highlights from the collection include the 1927 Bugatti Type 35B Grand Prix (Estimate: $2,500,000 – $3,000,000) with period competition history, the historic 1927 Miller Model 91 Front Wheel Drive (Estimate: $600,000 – $900,000) , and the 1925 Bugatti Type 35 Supercharged Grand Prix (Estimate: $625,000 – $850,000) ideal for vintage racing and rallies.

Additional Classic Era European offerings include a well-documented 1937 Lagonda LG45 Rapide (Estimate: $700,000 – $900,000) , the epitome of British sports touring in the 1930s. One of just 25 LG45 Rapides built, this Lagonda features stunning Frank Feeley design and top-of-the-line mechanical specification and engineering by none other than W.O. Bentley. Following a concours-level restoration by the renowned RX Autoworks, this LG45 Rapide was awarded Best of Show at Forest Grove and Best in Class at The Quail in 2012. Also offered is a coveted three-carburetor 1937 Delahaye 135 Coupe des Alpes Cabriolet (Estimate: $700,000 – $850,000) equipped with the scarcely seen and extremely desirable manual gearbox. One of just seven examples fitted with similar Henri Chapron roadster coachwork, this beautifully restored Delahaye won its class at Pebble Beach in 2016, in addition to winning First in Class and Best of Show finalist at the Audrain Concours in 2024.

Early American engineering is showcased by the 1931 Stutz DV-32 Bearcat (Estimate: $900,000 – $1,200,000) strikingly finished in a brilliant blue over black color scheme. This rarely seen, exciting, two-place American Classic was part of the famed Harrah’s Automobile Collection of Reno, Nevada for over 25 years, and was restored by noted Texas-based Stutz specialists, Old Iron Works. A concours favorite, the 1934 Packard Twelve 1107 Coupe Roadster (Estimate: $275,000 – $350,000) in elegant dark blue over black, also joins the sale.

‍The Mohr-Fry Collection

Gooding Christie’s Pebble Beach Auctions will also feature two cars from the White Motor Company purchased new by noted iris-hybridizer and plant breeder William Mohr of Central California. Following an unfortunate accident in 1923 that perished Mr. Mohr and his family, save for his daughter, this White pair was put away in storage, fantastically preserved in a barn and never restored since then. Coming to auction from single family ownership since new, having been maintained by Mr. Mohr’s daughter and family, these two exceptionally original, virtually untouched early American cars come fresh to market. The 1908 White Model L Steam Car (Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000, Without Reserve) with attractive “Roi des Belges” coachwork is one of only 12 known survivors of the 1908 White Model L, and is a solid preservation-class candidate. The 1915 White Model 4-45 Seven-Passenger Touring (Estimate: $50,000 – $70,000, Without Reserve), a rare, gasoline-powered White, presents with a remarkable patina in its outstanding, unrestored condition, and wears its original California license plates.

(Press Release)