The Daily Vroom

Good morning, Vroomers!

We live and breathe online auctions, but I couldn’t help but keep an eye on Amelia this weekend. Gooding pulled off an impressive $66M in sales, and Broad Arrow ran a smooth, professional operation over two days—capped off by the stunning $8.6M sale of a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione. Watching it all unfold, I couldn’t help but think—if Hagerty put even 1% of the effort into their online marketplace that they do for Broad Arrow, they could actually make some waves. A real missed opportunity.

Back to the digital world—last week saw a solid bump in online auction sales, hitting just over $34M across all platforms, up from $32M the week before. And looking ahead, that number only seems to be climbing.

Here’s how those sales broke down by price point:

Auctions To Keep An Eye On

A Bentley Turbo R is either a dream or a financial nightmare—this one is the former. Owned by Matt Farah, it’s been meticulously maintained, with $23K in recent service covering everything from the steering column to suspension, A/C, and tires. Unlike neglected examples, this one is fully sorted and ready to drive.

California car, one prior owner, full service records. No rust, no mystery history, no cut corners. A few smart upgrades—Hella H4 headlights, a Pioneer Bluetooth system—make it more usable without ruining originality.

The no-reserve listing speaks volumes. Farah’s not playing games; the market decides. This is the Turbo R to buy—sorted, documented, and far from the usual deferred-maintenance trap.

A 7k-mile, one-owner GT3 RS in Green? That’s the dream spec. The 997.1 GT3 RS was always special, but in this color, it’s a unicorn. This isn’t just an investment-grade Porsche; it’s the last of the truly raw, naturally aspirated Mezger flat-sixes in a lightweight, manual-only package.

Everything about this car is right—single-owner history, no reserve, and zero accident Carfax. The big-ticket factory options are here: PCCB brakes, Sport Chrono, and a proper six-speed. A few thoughtful adds—Euro GT3 seats, a roll bar, and Schroth harnesses—only make it better.

If you’ve been waiting for the ultimate 997 GT3 RS, this is it. The right car, the right history, and the market decides the price.

The 1992 BMW M5 Touring is definitely an interesting one. It’s a hand-built, low-production sleeper wagon—one of only 891 ever made, with just 682 fitted with the 5-speed manual.

What makes this one stand out? Daytona Violet is a rare and period-perfect spec, and it’s got a proper S38 3.8L inline-six—one of BMW’s best naturally aspirated engines. The KW suspension and stainless-steel exhaust add a little modern sharpness without compromising its usability.

The 141,000 km mileage is reasonable for a car meant to be driven, and it’s had solid maintenance, including engine, suspension, and braking work. A respray is noted, but no signs of major damage.

Right now, the bidding sits at €32,000, but with E34 M5 values rising—especially for Tourings—expect this one to go higher. A rare, manual M5 wagon that still flies under the radar, that’s a hard car to beat.