Gooding Christie's Amelia Island 2026 Auction Results: $72.1 Million in Sales Led by Stunning Ferrari California Spider
The Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island auction returned to the Omni Amelia Island Resort on March 5-6, 2026, delivering one of the most impressive results in the event’s 16-year history. The two-day sale generated a total of $72,132,800 with a remarkable 94% sell-through rate across 124 lots, making it the second-highest total ever recorded at the venue. From a breathtaking 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider to a record-setting 1932 Miller FWD Special, this year’s Gooding Amelia Island results confirmed the enduring strength of the collector car market heading into spring 2026.
1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider - $16,505,000
The undisputed star of the Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island 2026 auction was the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, chassis 1963 GT, which sold for $16,505,000. Not only was it the highest-priced lot of the entire sale, it was also the most expensive car sold across all three major auction houses during Amelia Island Car Week.
Bodied by Scaglietti, this exceptional example was delivered new to Auto Becker in Düsseldorf, Germany, originally finished in Argento (silver) over grey leather. It is one of the rarer SWB California Spiders to leave the factory with both covered headlights and a factory hardtop. The car earned Ferrari Classiche Red Book certification in 2011, confirming the originality of its chassis, body, engine, gearbox, and rear axle. A meticulous concours-quality restoration by Dennison International led to its appearance at the 2010 Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance. The California Spider had remained in careful private ownership ever since, emerging at Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island in show-quality condition.
At the time of sale, the result made this car the 11th most expensive Ferrari California Spider ever sold at auction, and the 15th to surpass the $10 million threshold – a testament to the model’s unshakable status at the pinnacle of the collector car world.
1951 Ferrari 212 Export Spider - $3,415,000
The second-highest result at the Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island 2026 sale was $3,415,000 for the 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Spider, chassis 0076E, with coachwork by Carrozzeria Vignale. This extraordinary early Ferrari exceeded its pre-sale estimate of $2,000,000 – $3,000,000 and drew intense bidding in the room.
Designed by Giovanni Michelotti and hand-formed by Vignale’s artisans, chassis 0076E debuted at both the 1951 Geneva Motor Show and the Torino Motor Show. Its first private owner was none other than legendary Italian film director Roberto Rossellini, making this car the very first Ferrari owned by the man behind Roma città aperta and other foundational works of Italian Neorealism. With fewer than 30 examples of the 212 Export ever produced, this competition-specification car is among the most significant and rare early Ferraris in existence. It was offered at auction for the first time following four decades in a prominent U.S. collection.
1932 Miller FWD Special - $3,305,000
Another standout at the Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island auction was the 1932 Miller FWD Special, which sold for $3,305,000 – establishing a new marque record at auction by a margin of over $1,000,000 above the previous high. Offered from the Price Museum of Speed in Utah, this four-wheel-drive racing car is the sole survivor of two examples built by legendary engineer Harry A. Miller for the 1932 Indianapolis 500.
Chassis 02 was assigned to board-track star Bob McDonough for its debut at the 1932 Indy 500 and went on to compete in a total of six Indianapolis 500 races, including a 4th-place finish in 1936 with driver Mauri Rose. Its racing career extended through the late 1940s and early 1950s at venues like Pikes Peak and Watkins Glen. The car later appeared at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The Miller FWD Special’s sale represented one of the most significant results for an American racing car in recent auction history.
Notable Collection Sales and Highlights
The Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island 2026 auction featured several notable collection offerings, including cars from the Tommy Trabue Collection and the Curtis Leaverton Collection. Among the most impressive results was a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT from the Leaverton Collection, which sold for $3,112,500 – more than double its pre-auction low estimate and a reflection of the surging demand for modern supercars at auction.
An orange 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S brought $2,590,000, setting a new model record for the P400 S variant. A 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing crossed the block at $2,012,500, while a 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport achieved $1,957,500. In total, 13 cars exceeded the million-dollar mark at the sale.
Gooding Christie’s President David Gooding noted that the results reflected the company’s continued success at the venue, calling the 94% sell-through rate and record-setting marque results a testament to the quality of consignments and the strength of bidder demand.
Top Ten Most Expensive Cars Sold at Gooding Christie's Amelia Island 2026
- 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider – $16,505,000
- 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Spider – $3,415,000
- 1932 Miller FWD Special – $3,305,000
- 2005 Porsche Carrera GT – $3,112,500
- 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza – $3,085,000
- 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 – $3,030,000
- 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S – $2,590,000
- 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing – $2,012,500
- 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Series V Gran Sport – $1,957,500
- 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso – $1,765,000
What the Gooding Amelia Island Results Mean for the Market
The Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island 2026 results send a clear signal that the collector car market remains robust entering the second quarter of 2026. Classic Ferraris continued to dominate the top of the results sheet, with five of the top ten lots wearing the Prancing Horse badge. Meanwhile, the record-breaking Miller result and the strong demand for modern supercars like the Porsche Carrera GT suggest that buyers are diversifying their interests across eras and categories.
With the 94% sell-through rate and a total of $72,132,800 in sales, Gooding Christie’s Amelia Island auction reaffirmed its position as one of the premier collector car sales in the world. As the auction calendar moves toward the summer months, all eyes will turn to Monterey and Pebble Beach, where Gooding Christie’s is expected to build on this momentum with another marquee lineup.