During the Formula One Grand Prix weekend in Monaco in early May, RM Auctions will be holding its Monaco auction and among the cars to be sold are a selection of incredible racing cars from different eras of motorsports.
Some of the most notable include a 1966 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider, a 1968 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2 Daytona along with a 1989 Aston Martin AMR1 Group C Sports Prototype. The Dino 206 S heading for auction is fitted with a 65-degree V6 engine conceived by Dino Ferrari himself. Chassis number 17 out of 20, this Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider really is a rare automobile.
As for the 1968 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2, it features a V8 engine delivering 270 hp and displacing a mere 2.0-liters. It has competed at the Nurburgring 1000 KM where it finished 3rd in its class and 10th overall. Finally, the 1989 Aston Martin AMR1 Group C Sports Prototype, chassis 004, is one of just four created and is powered by a V8 engine capable of producing 700 hp.
While speaking about the upcoming auctions, Managing Director of RM Europe Max Girardo said, “As a mecca of motorsport history, our Monaco auction is a consistent favourite among clients and staff alike.
“This year, we are particularly excited to host the event within the glamorous surroundings of Le Sporting, as it is a venue that is synonymous with the principality’s most prestigious events. In keeping with the venue’s prestige and the sale’s reputation for presenting an exceptional line-up of important and historic sports and racing cars, this year’s catalogue features a growing line-up of competition greats, which include a number of entrants that are perfect for historic racing”.
