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RM Sotheby’s Opens the 2026 Auction Season with $63 Million Arizona Sale, Led by Ferrari Enzo, F50 and LaFerrari

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January 27, 2026
RM Sotheby’s Opens the 2026 Auction Season with $63 Million Arizona Sale, Led by Ferrari Enzo, F50 and LaFerrari

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PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 26, 2026 – RM Sotheby’s launched the 2026 auction season at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, achieving $63 million in total sales during its 28th annual Arizona auction.

Held as part of Arizona Car Week, the single-day sale posted a 94% sell-through rate, with bidding participation from collectors across 23 countries. “Arizona sets the tone for the year ahead,” said Gord Duff, President of RM Sotheby’s . “It’s one of those sales where you truly see the full spectrum of the market, from pre-war greats like Duesenbergs to modern Ferraris, and everything in between. Ferrari’s halo cars are having a moment, as we’ve seen in recent weeks, and we’re seeing the same strength at the top of the Porsche market, with cars like the Carrera GT setting new benchmarks by significant margins.

Achieving $63 million in a single-day sale marks our strongest Arizona result of the decade. It’s shaping up to be an exciting year for RM Sotheby’s and the collector car community. Highlights 2003 Ferrari Enzo sold for $9,300,000.

One of 111 examples specified for the US market and one of 498 built overall, this low-mileage Enzo shows just 746 miles from new and has had only three private caretakers, including 17 years with its most recent owner. 1995 Ferrari F50 sold for $8,805,000. One of 349 built, this highly original F50 in Rosso Corsa over Nero shows 8,195 miles and has received extensive six-figure servicing by Ferrari of Newport Beach.

Powered by a 4.7-liter naturally aspirated V-12 derived from Ferrari’s Formula 1 program. 2015 Ferrari La Ferrari sold for $5,477,500. Limited to 499 examples, La Ferrari pairs a 6.3-liter V-12 with Ferrari’s hybrid system for 949 horsepower. Finished in Rosso Corsa over Nero and Rosso, this example shows 1,938 miles. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT sold for $3,085,000.

One of approximately 644 examples delivered new to the US market and one of 1,270 built overall, this low-mileage Carrera GT shows just 2,147 miles and is finished in Seal Grey Metallic over Dark Grey leather. Offered with desirable factory options and the rarely seen factory Dark Grey luggage, it also benefits from a recent $45,000 service completed by Porsche Sugar Land in March 2025. 1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Sedan by Murphy sold for $1,572,500.

Retaining its original short-wheelbase chassis, engine, and Murphy coachwork, this iconic Model Jhas been upgraded to supercharged SJ specification using original components. Awell-documented example with notable provenance, it is a CCCA Full Classic and was featured in Beverly Rae Kimes’ The Classic Car. 


Top 10 Lots Sold 

2003 Ferrari Enzo – $9,300,000 USD 

1995 Ferrari F50 – $8,805,000 USD 

2015 Ferrari La Ferrari – $5,477,500 USD 

2005 Porsche Carrera GT – $3,085,000 USD 

1988 Porsche 959 Komfort – $2,535,000 USD 

1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight – $2,480,000 USD 

2012 Ferrari La Ferrari Prototype P2 – $2,425,000 USD 

1929 Duesenberg Model SJ Convertible Sedan by Murphy – $1,572,500 USD 

2020 Mc Laren Senna GTR - $1,270,000 USD 

1994 RUF RCT Evo Widebody - $1,242,500 USD 


Significant Records Broken: 

2005 Porsche Carrera GT
Previous record: $2,200,000 USD
Record-breaking price: $3,085,000 USD 

1988 Porsche 959 Komfort
Previous record: CHF1,973,750 (~ $2,135,815 USD)
Record-breaking price: $2,535,000 USD 

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Club Coupe
Previous record: £174,375 (~ $231,784 USD)
Record-breaking price: $318,500 USD 

2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
Previous record: $764,000 USD
Record-breaking price: $775,000 USD 

2022 Ferrari 812 GTS 'Ispirazioni'
Previous record: $770,000 USD
Record-breaking price: $995,000 USD

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