On the shores of the picturesque Lake Tegernsee hidden between the Bavarian Alps, RM Sotheby’s will be holding an exclusive auction in partnership with the new Concours of Elegance Germany. Taking place on the 27th of July at the Gut Kaltenbrunn, this stunning estate will offer guests centuries of Bavarian history set against the backdrop of the natural landscapes and waterbody surrounding it. Over 200 cars are expected to be taking part in Germany’s first Concours of Elegance and a highlight of the event is RM Sotheby’s Tegernsee Auction.
The auction will feature icons of automotive excellence throughout history, from legendary Porsches, vintage Ferraris, and Aston Martins to modern classics and a selection of rare and desirable cars. Here are some of our favourites set to show up on the block at the Tegernsee Auction.
Top 5 Cars at the RM Sotheby’s Tegernsee Auction
1955 Porsche 550 Spyder by Wendler
The 550 Spyder was the first car Porsche ever made from the ground up to be a racecar. The car took part in some of the 1950s’s most revered racing events, including the Targa Florio, Mille Miglia, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Carrera Panamerica, where it achieved surprising results against larger rivals from Maserati and Ferrari. The car was called the 550 for its meagre weight of 550 kilograms.
Only 90 examples of the 550 Spyder were built, and the example presented here was one of two cars for Portugal. It is believed to have scored class Podiums at races in Barajas and Monsanto in 1955. The car underwent a thorough restoration in the 1980s by Porsche at Zuffenhausen for a mechanical overhaul, while the original coachbuilder Wendler took care of the exterior. The car remarkably retains its number-matching engine, gearbox, and chassis making it a top choice for any Porsche collection.
Lot 126 | Estimated Price €3,500,000 - €4,200,000 EUR
1965 Aston Martin DB Short-Chassis Volante
The arrival of the DB6 in 1965 left Aston Martin with a handful of unused DB5 chassis built to a shorter wheelbase. Instead of discarding them, the factory decided to build a convertible that combined the sporting proportions of the current car with the DB6’s stylistic features. The result was the incredibly beautiful DB Short-Chassis Volante.
Only 37 were built, making the DB Short-Cassis Volante the rarest convertible series-production Aston Martin in history. It was also the first time the monicker ‘Volante’ – Italian for ‘Flying’ – was ever used on an Aston Martin, a name still displayed on their newer models. The car presented here is an early example and one of only 11 Short-Chassis believed to have been made in left-hand drive form.
Lot 114 | Estimated Price €1,000,000 - €1,400,000 EUR
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C by Scaglietti
The Ferrari 275 series was launched in 1964 after the success of the 250 series. They tasked the legendary automotive coachbuilder Pininfarina to design a beautifully aggressive bodywork. The 275GTB/6C was the last car designed with Pininfarina that was supervised by Pinn himself. It was the first road car to feature independent rear suspension that used a double-wishbone and coil-spring setup. The example presented here is considered to be the most desirable configuration of the 275. It features a ‘Long Nose’ Scaglietti body fitted with six Weber carburettors and a torque tube on the transaxle. The car is finished in its factory-correct colour combination of Amaranto over a Beige Conolly leather interior. It was fully restored by Bacchelli & Villa in 2004 and has been certified by Ferrari Classiche in November 2005 and reinspected in May 2024, proving that it retains its matching-numbers engine and transaxle. The car has also won the 2024 Cavallino Modena Platinum Award and is eligible for prestigious events like the Ferrari Cavalcade Classiche, Cavallino Classic in Palm Beach and Abu Dhabi and Rallye des Légendes.
Lot 117 | Estimated Price €2,500,000 - €3,000,000 EUR
2006 Porsche Carrera GT
In the late 1990s, Porsche was working on developing a successor to its GT1 prototype for Le Mans which was going to be powered by a 5.5L V10 engine. During the development phase, the FIA changed its rules, which led to the car not being eligible for the races. Instead of shelving the new race car, Porsche sought to make the car suitable for road use and gave birth to the Porsche Carrera GT.
The car was able to hold its own alongside rivals at the time such as the Ferrari Enzo, Mercedes SLR McLaren, and Ford GT. It featured the use of cutting-edge materials such as a carbon-fibre monocoque and sub-frame as well as carbon ceramic brakes. Porsche's engineers pushed the limits of what was mechanically possible to make the car as light and strong as possible. They designed a special three-disc carbon-fibre racing clutch that was 1/3rd the size of a normal clutch and forged magnesium wheels with centre locking bolts for further weight savings. The car was powered by a racing-derived 5.5L naturally aspirated V10 which is considered by many as the best-sounding engine ever made. It was also only offered as a manual with a signature wooden gear knob an iconic feature of the Carrera GT.
Lot 123 | Estimated Price €975,000 - €1,275,000 EUR
2010 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss
A true legend of automotive excellence, the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss was an awe-inspiring homage to the legendary 1955 300 SLR. Considered to be a unicorn in the world of supercars, the Stirling Moss was the crown of the lineup of the successful SLR cars that Mercedes built in partnership with McLaren. Limited to only 75 units and offered exclusively to existing SLR owners, the car was unveiled in 2009 as a modern interpretation of a speedster. The late Sir Stirling Moss is a legend in the motorsport industry. The Formula 1 Hall of Fame driver dominated the 1955 Mille Miglia in the fearsome Mercedes Benz 300 SLR, which is now the most expensive car in the world.
The car offered at the Tegernsee auction is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a virtually new Stirling Moss with just 45 km on the odometer.
Lot 121 | Estimated Price €3,200,000 - €3,800,000 EUR
Final Take
The RM Sotheby’s Tegernsee Auction in partnership with Concours of Elegance Germany is shaping up to be a fantastic weekend celebrating beautiful cars. With some of the most desired exhibits on offer for sale, paired with the finest Bavarian hospitality, gourmet dining, and an idyllic venue, true enthusiasts will quickly mark this event on their calendars.
