{
  "id": 1638792,
  "title": "Oldtimer: Was die Rekordauktionen von Monterey über den Markt für Luxusautos verraten",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/oldtimer-was-die-rekordauktionen-von-monterey-uber-den-markt-fur",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T04:46:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/oldtimer/oldtimer-was-die-rekordauktionen-von-monterey-ueber-den-markt-verraten/100247892.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "In Monterey, California, the annual gathering of international car collectors continues to attract significant attention, with luxury vehicle auctions setting record sales and prices. In 2026, the Car Week auctions saw a historic 747.9 million dollars in sales, a 75% success rate compared to 76% the previous year. However, the story behind these record-breaking figures is more complex. Classic Analytics points to the emergence of a more pronounced \"K-shaped market,\" where rare, irreplaceable vehicles command record sums, while more common collector cars sometimes fall short of expectations. The top of this market is driven by a small number of exceptional vehicles, as demonstrated by the 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé, which sold for 42.9 million dollars at Gooding Christie’s, setting a new auction record for an American automobile. The Ferrari Luce Tailor Made Sedan of 2026, sold by Goodwill for charity, fetched 40 million dollars at the event, while a McLaren F1 from 1996 went for 34.7 million dollars, establishing a new benchmark for British cars. Other notable sales include a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport at 18.7 million dollars, a new record for its model, and Ferrari's continued dominance in the market, with seven of its models among the top ten. Even newer models saw record-breaking sales, such as a Ferrari F50 from 1996 for 14.6 million dollars and a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO at 11.6 million dollars, both at Mecum, as well as a Ferrari F40 from 1991 sold for 8.4 million dollars at RM Sotheby’s. This trend is not limited to classic cars; vehicles from the 1980s to 2020s have achieved median prices 31-38% above previous estimates, with Ferrari owners particularly interested in such vehicles due to their strategic value in maintaining brand loyalty and access to future limited series production. However, the dominance of newer models in the market does not necessarily indicate a booming overall vintage car market, as the overall sales rate remains largely unchanged from the previous year, while top prices have surged. The Monterey Car Week has evolved since its early days, featuring more contemporary series, hypercars, and exclusive new models alongside classic classics.",
  "summary": "Fast 750 Millionen Dollar Umsatz, Rekorde für Shelby, McLaren und Corvette. Doch hinter den glänzenden Zahlen der Monterey Car Week zeigt sich ein gespaltener Sammlermarkt.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}