Leading up to the annual Amelia Island Concours, Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s held their much-anticipated auctions.   These events were particularly welcome this year, as they represented the restart of live auctions and the ability for both buyers and spectators to see the vehicles firsthand.   Both auction houses saw strong bidding and sell-through rates of 90% and above.   Several vehicles surpassed the million-dollar mark, including iconic pre-war machines like Mercer, Stutz, Duesenberg, and Mercedes-Benz.  Of course, at auctions with 7- figure bidding, there are always a few Ferraris around, as was the case at this sale.    Here is a look at a sampling of cars that were on the docket.

RM Sotheby’s Top 5 Sales

1929 Deusenberg Model J Disappearing Top Sold for $5,200,000

1929 Deusenberg Model J Disappearing Top Sold for $5,200,000

1968 Ferrari 275 Sold for $2,550,000

1968 Ferrari 275 Sold for $2,550,000

1971 Ferrari 365 Daytona Sold for $2,225,000

1971 Ferrari 365 Daytona Sold for $2,225,000

1992 Ferrari F40 Sold for $1,850,000

1992 Ferrari F40 Sold for $1,850,000

1995 Ferrari F50 Sold for $3,425,000

1995 Ferrari F50 Sold for $3,425,000

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Bonhams Top Sales

1934 Mercedes Benz 540K Sold for $4,900,000

1934 Mercedes Benz 540K Sold for $4,900,000

1913 Mercer Type 35K Sold for $2,425,000

1913 Mercer Type 35K Sold for $2,425,000

1933 Duesenberg Model J Sold for $1,655,000

1933 Duesenberg Model J Sold for $1,655,000

1934 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet Sold for $1,325,000

1934 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet Sold for $1,325,000

1912 Stutz Bear Cat Sold for $643,000

1912 Stutz Bear Cat Sold for $643,000

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Note: All sales prices include buyer’s commission.

For the winners of Best of Show and other awards at the Amelia Island Concours, click here.