1952 Cunningham C3 Vignale

VIN: 5208

$1,210,000

Sold

1952 Cunningham C3 Vignale
1952 Cunningham C3 Vignale
1952 Cunningham C3 Vignale
1952 Cunningham C3 Vignale
1952 Cunningham C3 Vignale
1952 Cunningham C3 Vignale

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Phoenix, AZ; US

  • Event date

    Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2016

  • Lot

    229

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    5208

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    39902 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    220

  • Induction

    4x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Blue

  • Generation

    1952 Cunningham C3

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Chrysler 331 Hemi, four single barrel Zeniths, chrome spoke Borrani wire wheels, Cadillac 3-speed, Firestone tires, woodrim steering wheel, radio, heater.

Condition

#1 Concours

World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Represented as the original engine. Excellent chrome. Excellent paint. Carpets and upholstery are lightly worn and driver's side window molding is loose. Otherwise it's a gorgeous concours car top to bottom. The third of 19 C3 road cars, raced in period by Phil Stiles and spent many years in the Petersen Museum before being exhaustively restored by RM Auto Restoration some years ago and carefully preserved since.

Market commentary

The caliber of the restoration in its original colors and details as well as the period race history unique among C3s elevates this Cunningham to elite status. The race history should ease its entry into important events not accessible to other C3s and the new owner will, with continuing good care, never have to make excuses for its presentation. Even at the top of the estimate range it is a sound value for the money to its new owner.

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