Top 10 cars at the Rudy Klein 'Junkyard' Auction

Proof that one man’s junk really is another’s treasure.

Lot# 303; A 1968 Lamborghini Miura.  

Not every junkyard is equal…

The proof of that statement became obvious during last Saturday’s Rudy Klein ‘Junkyard’ auction. RM Sotheby hosted the event, which set records for non-running examples of Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Lamborghini cars. Combined with top dollar figures for hard-to-find vintage European parts, the auction will be as legendary as the junkyard.

The Top 10 Automobiles:

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10. Lot 306

1967 Lamborghini Miura P400 by Bertone

Sold for: $610,000

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9. Lot 295

1959 Porshe 356 A Carrera 1500 GS/GT Coupe

Sold for: $885,000

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8. Lot 300

1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone

Sold for: $967,000

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7. Lot 285

1962 Porsche 356 B1600 ‘Twin-Grille’ Roadster by D’Iteren

Sold For: $1,160,000

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6. Lot 284

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster

Sold For: $1,187,000

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5. Lot 303

1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 by Bertone

Sold For: $1,325,000

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4. Lot 283

1964 Iso Grifo A3/L Spider Prototype by Bertone

Sold For: $1,875,000

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3. Lot 298

1939 Horch 855 Special Roadster by Glaser

Sold For: $3,305,000

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2. Lot 299

1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K ‘Caracciola’ Special Coupe by Sindelfingen

Sold For: $4,130,000

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1 Lot 290

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Alloy’ Gullwing

Sold For: $9,355,000

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The Vinmotive Best-Buy of the Auction

Lot 289

1936 Mercedes-Benz 290 Sedan

Sold For: $20,160

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These results tend to confirm that the Barn-Find esthetic is here to stay in automotive culture. Car lovers had better think twice before sanding all that age and character (previously known as abuse and grime) off their automobiles. The as-found look has been popular for the last decade, but it only appears to be growing in demand.

Do we have Rat-Rodders to thank for this?

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