RM Sotheby’s, the renowned global car auction company, is set to host its second Dubai auction featuring the world’s rarest cars on December 1, 2024, following a successful event earlier this year. The upcoming auction will be held at the Emirates Golf Club in collaboration with the thrilling 1000 Miglia Experience UAE. The company plans to disclose details about early consignments for the December event in the coming weeks. In March 2024, RM Sotheby’s achieved sales worth $17 million (Dh 62.4 million), with the 2016 Koenigsegg Agera RSR fetching a record $3.38 million (Dh 12.4046 million). The March auction showcased some of the world’s rarest supercars, including a pre-World War II 1935 Bugatti, a 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie, and several others. Currently, RM Sotheby’s website lists unique models such as the 2000 BMW Z8, the 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, the 2016 McLaren 675 LT Spider, and the 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640-4 Roadster. The auction house will reveal a selection of early consignments for the December auction in the coming weeks. With over 40 years of experience in the collector car industry, RM Sotheby’s stands as the world's largest collector car auction house by total sales, responsible for six of the top ten most valuable motor cars ever sold at auction. “In an increasingly significant market for RM Sotheby’s, we are returning to Dubai for our second UAE auction during a vibrant season for car enthusiasts in the region. We are excited to be at a new venue as part of our partnership with the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE,” stated Peter Wallman, chairman for UK and EMEA at RM Sotheby’s. “We are expanding our presence in the region and building on the success of our first auction in March, anticipating another successful sale in this crucial market,” added Wallman. “The forthcoming sale will certainly add a new and exciting dimension to the opening day of our 1000 Miglia Experience UAE. This partnership signifies another major milestone in our mission to foster and support the automotive enthusiast community in the Middle East—a region renowned for its remarkable growth and passion for exceptional driving experiences,” commented Martin Halder, founder of Octanium Group, the organizer of 1000 Miglia Experience UAE. December is rapidly emerging as the region’s ‘automotive season’ with events like the 1000 Miglia Experience, RM Sotheby’s new sale, Cavallino Middle East, and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Text: Lara Palmer
26.07.2024
Following a successful event earlier this year, RM Sotheby’s plans another grand auction in Dubai.