Best year yet for Saratoga Motorcar Auction last fall
Two-day premiere automotive auction sold more than $7 million worth of vehicles and memorabilia, highest gross sales and best sell-through rate in auction history
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Jan. 6, 2025) – The eighth annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction, which took place last fall on the grounds of the Saratoga Casino & Raceway, grossed more than $7 million in sales of vehicles and memorabilia – a new record.
The auction’s handle was $7,223,586 with a sell-through rate of 73 percent.
Spotlight consignments this year included three collections that chose the Saratoga Motorcar Auction as their auction house. Collections were from philanthropists Ed and Lisa Mitzen as well as Harry Enea. Additionally, five select vehicles from federal court-approved lots from Kris Roglieri to benefit the debtors.
“This year’s auction broke so many records, we’re nearly speechless,” said Megan Hennessey, executive director. “We continue to raise the bar for growing the auction into a destination event for both Saratoga Springs and the greater Capital Region. The auction remains our biggest fundraiser of the year and will strongly support our education programs for the coming year.”
The auction set records for the highest priced car ever sold, a 2006 Ford GT, which sold for $647,350. This year’s auction also had the highest number of vehicles sold over $100,000, the highest average sale price in auction history, the most memorabilia available, and the largest number of bidders. The top five vehicle sales were:
• 2006 Ford GT Heritage - $647,350
• 2014 Novitech Ferrari F12 N-Largo - $341,000
• 2021 Mercedes Benz Renntech R3 AMG GT Black Series - $308,000
• 1982 Ferrari 512 BBi Zegna Edition - $295,000
• 1970 Plymouth Cuda 426 HEMI 4 Speed - $253,000
“I couldn’t have been more proud of this year’s auction,” said Bill Windham, auction director. “Each year, we prove our mettle on bringing in the finest automobiles and best pieces of memorabilia. This year was certainly no exception – where we saw record-breaking prices for lots sold and an outstanding sell-through rate. We have our work cut out for us for 2025.”
The ninth annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction will take place on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 and Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
For more information about the Saratoga Automobile Museum, visit saratogaautomuseum.org.
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About the Saratoga Automobile Museum: The Saratoga Automobile Museum was organized in 1999, and opened to the public in 2002. The Museum’s mission is to preserve, interpret and exhibit automobiles and automotive artifacts. We celebrate the automobile and educate the general public, students and enthusiasts regarding the role of the automobile in New York State and in the wider world. In addition to technical and design aspects, our educational focus is on the past, present and future social and economic impact of the automobile.
The Museum is located within the 2,500 acre Saratoga Spa State Park, in the heart of historic Saratoga Springs, New York, world famous for its legendary, much honored one-mile thoroughbred track. The museum’s facility is the totally restored and renovated Saratoga Bottling Plant, a beautiful neo-classic structure built in 1934. The Museum is adjacent to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and near the landmark Gideon Putnam Hotel. Within walking distance in the Park are the National Museum of Dance, the Spa Little Theatre and the lavish Hall of Springs banquet facility. saratogaautomuseum.org
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Jan. 6, 2025) – The eighth annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction, which took place last fall on the grounds of the Saratoga Casino & Raceway, grossed more than $7 million in sales of vehicles and memorabilia – a new record.
The auction’s handle was $7,223,586 with a sell-through rate of 73 percent.
Spotlight consignments this year included three collections that chose the Saratoga Motorcar Auction as their auction house. Collections were from philanthropists Ed and Lisa Mitzen as well as Harry Enea. Additionally, five select vehicles from federal court-approved lots from Kris Roglieri to benefit the debtors.
“This year’s auction broke so many records, we’re nearly speechless,” said Megan Hennessey, executive director. “We continue to raise the bar for growing the auction into a destination event for both Saratoga Springs and the greater Capital Region. The auction remains our biggest fundraiser of the year and will strongly support our education programs for the coming year.”
The auction set records for the highest priced car ever sold, a 2006 Ford GT, which sold for $647,350. This year’s auction also had the highest number of vehicles sold over $100,000, the highest average sale price in auction history, the most memorabilia available, and the largest number of bidders. The top five vehicle sales were:
• 2006 Ford GT Heritage - $647,350
• 2014 Novitech Ferrari F12 N-Largo - $341,000
• 2021 Mercedes Benz Renntech R3 AMG GT Black Series - $308,000
• 1982 Ferrari 512 BBi Zegna Edition - $295,000
• 1970 Plymouth Cuda 426 HEMI 4 Speed - $253,000
“I couldn’t have been more proud of this year’s auction,” said Bill Windham, auction director. “Each year, we prove our mettle on bringing in the finest automobiles and best pieces of memorabilia. This year was certainly no exception – where we saw record-breaking prices for lots sold and an outstanding sell-through rate. We have our work cut out for us for 2025.”
The ninth annual Saratoga Motorcar Auction will take place on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 and Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
For more information about the Saratoga Automobile Museum, visit saratogaautomuseum.org.
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About the Saratoga Automobile Museum: The Saratoga Automobile Museum was organized in 1999, and opened to the public in 2002. The Museum’s mission is to preserve, interpret and exhibit automobiles and automotive artifacts. We celebrate the automobile and educate the general public, students and enthusiasts regarding the role of the automobile in New York State and in the wider world. In addition to technical and design aspects, our educational focus is on the past, present and future social and economic impact of the automobile.
The Museum is located within the 2,500 acre Saratoga Spa State Park, in the heart of historic Saratoga Springs, New York, world famous for its legendary, much honored one-mile thoroughbred track. The museum’s facility is the totally restored and renovated Saratoga Bottling Plant, a beautiful neo-classic structure built in 1934. The Museum is adjacent to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and near the landmark Gideon Putnam Hotel. Within walking distance in the Park are the National Museum of Dance, the Spa Little Theatre and the lavish Hall of Springs banquet facility. saratogaautomuseum.org
