RM Auction A One-of-a-Kind Bubbletop '55 Corrette

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www.apinsights.info wearing one of the most uncommon Corvette colors ever really made it stand out. Although there are no GM records that indicate actual figures for the '55 production, it's estimated by several sources that no more than 15 '55 Vettes wore Corvette Copper. As Roy performed the solid-axle's frame-off restoration, however, he accumulated such an array of non-factory dealer options for it that the '55 went from extremely unique to one-of-a-kind. RM Auction was held at the prestigious Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, the two-day sale presented 180 quality automobiles, spanning a diverse range of blue-chip automotive marques. Top honors went to a coveted 1949 Ferrari 166MM Barchetta (pictured left), a matching-numbers Mille Miglia veteran and the 10th of just 25 examples built, which attracted strong interest, achieving $1870000. "We are thrilled with the results from this week's Arizona sale. The offering attracted strong interest from collectors around the globe, with numerous lots exceeding expectations," says Rob Myers, Chairman and Founder, RM Auctions. "It is a great start to the New Year and paints a very positive forecast for the auction season ahead." Following the success of last year's 'The British Are Coming', RM's 2011 Arizona sale kicked off on Thursday, January 20 with 'The British Are Back' -- an exclusive evening sale dedicated to the best of the British. Rolls-Royce claimed the top two sales of the night with a handsome 1932 Rolls-Royce Phantom <b>...</b>

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