Results: 2026 Amelia Island Auctions
Sean Rooks | March 9, 2026
As I write this on Sunday night, the dust is settling after a busy week of collector car auctions, events and shows in Amelia Island, Florida. In this week’s Market Monday, I’ll be sharing preliminary results and my personal observations of the auctions from Broad Arrow and Gooding Christie’s. While I didn’t attend Moda Miami, I will include top-line results from RM Sotheby’s sale for reference as it wrapped the weekend before Amelia Island Concours Week.
Results: 2026 Florida Spring Auctions
Results for the auctions in Kissimmee and Scottsdale seemed to show stability coming back into the market with post-pandemic softening reaching a plateau. Results varied by market segment, with some incredible highs reached for low-miles and rare specification cars and average cars bringing average results. After January, all eyes shifted to the Spring sales in Florida and estimates from the big auction houses suggested optimism — especially for one-off and special vehicles.
Self-proclaimed as “America’s Most Stylish Auction,” RM Sotheby’s Miami sale is held in conjunction with the Moda Miami concours at the Biltmore Hotel. 88 total automobile and two motorcycle lots were on offer this year. Total sell-through was 90%, though about half of the lots were offered at no reserve. Dollar volume was $73.5 million, a 9% increase over last year’s $67.5 million. The top sale was a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider that hammered for $7,045,000.
Returning to the Omni Amelia Island Resort in 2026, Gooding Christie’s held its auction from Thursday March 5-Friday March 6. Sell-through rate was 92% with a total dollar volume of $70.4 million achieved during two days of bidding. This represents an 8% increase over last year’s $65.1 million. 132 total lots were consigned for this year’s sale, with a beautiful 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider contributing $16.5 million to the total.
Once again hosting its sale from the ballroom and grounds of The Ritz Carlton, Broad Arrow Auctions consigned 176 vehicles in conjunction with Hagerty’s presentation of The Amelia Concours. Total dollar volume for this multiple record-breaking sale is reported to be in excess of $107 million, a very impressive sum for two days of auction action and a staggering 70% increase over last year’s $63.3 million. Preliminary sell-through-rate was 91%, with the top sale going to a 450-mile 2003 Ferrari Enzo which sold for $15.2 million.
Notable Results from the 2026 Amelia Island Auctions
There were hundreds of cars on offer in Amelia Island this year, but here are a handful of the cars I was most interested in, generated the most buzz, or just caught my eye.
2005 Porsche Carrera GT — $6,715,000
This 2,800 mile Carrera GT sold for twice the previous record, which was $3.3 million paid for a 602-mile example at RM Sotheby’s Moda Miami sale. The factory paint-to-sample color had everything to do with this stunning result. While the catalog stated that this is the only Gulf Glue Carrera GT delivered to the United States, there were supposedly two built, with the other car delivered to the East Coast. That car is rumored to have been declared a total loss after an accident, making this the only one left.
1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV — $6,605,000
Selling for $1.7 million more than the previous record, this Lamborghini Miura was an exceptional car as it was highly original. Described as largely unrestored, the car retained its factory-installed interior and boasts just 18,000 original miles. As they say, they’re only original once, proving that preserved examples of iconic cars can be just as (if not more) valuable than their restored counterparts.
1951 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupe — $195,000
Very early examples of the first Porsche road car are highly desirable, commanding nearly half a million dollars for concours examples. Condition-wise, it’s a mess of a car with a badly damaged body and rust. It’s cataloged as a “bent window” coupe, but given the chassis number I suspect it actually should be an even rarer split-windshield car. Savvy bidders may have known this, which is the only explanation I have for the hammer price.
1955 Porsche 356 Speedster — $145,600
The catalog photographs don’t really do this car justice: it was far more rough in person. The floors were gone, the replacement engine was covered with corrosion, there were holes in the body and metal edges were separating and flaking due to rust. The car was in a frightful condition, requiring untold hours to restore. Porsche 356 Speedsters have been softening lately and the Pre-A is the least desirable variant based on sales prices. It’s hard to fault someone for wanting to save one of these lovely cars, though.
2005 Acura NSX-T — $225,000
This car sold for well over its high estimate of $160,000. With a final price of $225,000 after buyer’s premium, someone refused to let anyone else outbid them. The average price is around $150,000, so this car’s yellow color probably had a lot to do with it. This exact car was sold on PCar Market back in 2022 for $155,000. Not a bad return in four years’ time.
1993 Porsche 968 Turbo S – Bid to $775,000
While the one-of-three Porsche 968 Turbo RS on offer at Broad Arrow was able to find a buyer at $775,000, this one-of-fourteen Porsche 968 Turbo S on offer at Gooding Christie’s failed to meet its reserve price. It was a stunning car in fantastic condition, but it would seem the world is not ready for a $1,000,000 Porsche 968, no matter how rare.
Key Takeaways
It would be tempting to repeat my key takeaways from the January auctions, which still ring true after the final hammer fell in Amelia, but I will refrain. Here are a few deeper insights from this week’s sales.
1. Collections Don’t Always Outperform
Broad Arrow’s Unobtanium Collection of supercars delivered spectacular results, but the Trabue Collection failed to reach similar heights. Some of the Trabue cars sold for strong money against optimistic estimates, such as a rare orange 1965 Porsche 356C and the 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Allegerita. A rare Porsche 356 SC sunroof coupe sold for a disappointing $85,000, but it had a replacement engine. The Trabue collection’s makeup of cars from the 50s and 60s versus newer and exciting supercars was likely the primary cause of lackluster bidding.
2. Excitement is Swirling Around Newer Classics
If I had to describe the mood of buyers as it relates to 1960s classics, and this goes for Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, you name it — it would be “tepid.” Many of these lots found new homes with happy winning bidders, some of whom represented younger demographics, suggesting there’s still life in these segments. However, it’s undeniable that demographics are shifting and much of the buzz in Amelia centered around special cars produced in the last 20 years.
3. Bidders Were Disciplined
Champagne and other libations flow freely at the Amelia auctions, but overall it seems bidders were cautious with their spending. This sounds counter-intuitive with so many record-breaking sales, but the serious paddle-raising was reserved for cars with unusual specification, low miles, in flawless condition, and trending hot or all of the above. Average cars in general brought average prices, but that’s not surprising at an event where only absolute perfection is rewarded.
Final Thoughts
It’s nearly impossible to see every car at every preview or show field, but I did my best to put eyes on almost every car crossing the block this week at Amelia Island. There are always surprising lows and surprising highs at any auction, but the impressive results delivered at Broad Arrow in overall dollar volume and record sales must have resulted in quite a few popped corks on Saturday night.
As far as what the Spring Florida auction results say for the overall market, I’d say not much has changed since January. The real heat seems to be around newer collectibles, while the rest of the market chugs along at a fairly even pace. There are exceptions, of course, which is why it’s always a good idea to assess value on a car-by-car basis.
Stay tuned for some additional content including a recap of the concours itself and more market insights.
Have a great week everyone!
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