Gooding Christie’s Presents Ken Roath Collection at Amelia Island

Gooding Christie’s upcoming Amelia Island auction will present a selection of lots from the Ken Roath Collection — lots from Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Porsche and beyond.

Many of the lots on offer will be available without reserve.

“Well known for his carefully curated cars, maintained and restored to the highest standards, Ken Roath’s collection contains the finest European sporting GT cars of the 1950s and 1960s,” said Gooding Christie’s Senior Specialist, David Bryan. “All of the Alfa Romeos are lightweight coachbuilt models with period European racing history at major venues, including Le Mans and the Tour de France. The five Porsches represent the full evolution of the 356 model, from a 1952 Coupe to the final-year SC Cabriolet, highlighted by two four-cam-powered Carrera models. His vintage Ferraris, a 250 Europa GT and 365 GTC, represent the understated elegance of the marque’s classic GT cars from Pininfarina. These are all exceptionally high quality cars, and we are so pleased to present a collection of this caliber at auction.”

*Photo copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, LLC. Image by Mike Maez*

The cars include:

1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT, chassis 0419 GT. This was the Brussels show car, but it later raced at the hands of experts such as Jacques Swaters, Olivier Gendebien and Léon Dernier, who later bought the car. It was restored by Ferrari Classiche in 2007. Later, it was awarded Best Restoration at Villa d’Este and Cavallino and Best in Show at Concorso Italiano. Estimate: $1.75m to $2.25m.

*1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT, Photo copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, LLC. Image by Mike Maez*

1969 Ferrari 365 GTC, restored in its original Blu Tourbillon hue. Estimate: $650k to $850k.

2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale. Estimate: $250k to $325k (no reserve).

2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello “Bonneville,” known for hitting a top speed of 222 mph at Bonneville thanks to a racing engine from Ryan Falconer. Estimate: $140k to $180k (no reserve).

1964 Porsche 356C Carrera 2, finished in Irish Green. Estimate: 550k to $650k.

*1964 Porsche 356 C Carrera 2 Coupe,*
Photo copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, LLC. Image by Mike Maez

1959 Porsche 356A Carrera 1600 GS DeLuxe with matching numbers and the rare plain-bearing 692/2 engine. Estimate: $450k to $550k.

1965 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet in Togo Brown. Estimate: $225k to $275k (no reserve).

1954 Porsche 356 1500 Coupe restored by Jim Liberty. Estimate: $225k to $275k (no reserve).

1952 Porsche 356 1500 Coupe, an eight-time 1000 Miglia veteran. Estimate: $150k to $200k (no reserve).

1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ with its original engine and great documentation. This car was raced extensively in period in Italy. Estimate: $1.3m to $1.6m.

1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SC Coda Tronca restored to how it looked when it competed in the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans. Estimate: $550k to $750k.

1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Alleggerita that took 10th overall at the 1956 Tour de France Automobile. Estimate: $250k to $350k.

1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe with original Ardun heads, SCOT supercharger and Kinmont disc brakes. Estimate: $150k to $200k (no reserve).

1932 Ford Roadster with full fenders and a Flathead, built by John Siroonian. This car was awarded Best Street Roadster and Best Flathead at the 75th Anniversary of the Deuce at the GNRS in 2007. Estimate: $80k to $120k (no reserve).

In addition, Mr. Roath amassed an impressive collection of automobilia, which will be the focus of an upcoming Gooding Christie’s Geared Online | Spring Auction this coming April.

The auction takes place on March 6 and March 7 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort in Amelia Island, Florida.

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