The Daily Vroom
Good morning, Vroomers!
Oops this one somehow didn’t get sent out today! It was scheduled for tomorrow by mistake, double oops! Anyways, enjoy some night time reading. The auctions mentioned have obviously now finished, but still very relevant so you can see how they did.
Over the next two days, we have the potential to see some year high sales and maybe even an online record sale, with the sale of the Bugatti on Friday and all the sales on SBX today. As always I’ll be keeping you in the loop with all the results, insights, stories and more.

MARKET LEADERBOARD
💰 The figures shared below don’t count any other sales such as car seats, memorabilia etc… All online auction sites are analyzed to put this leaderboard together.
The reserve sell-through rate is just for cars that are listed with a reserve. The full sell-through rate includes all auctions, reserve and no-reserve.
I only include websites that have sold 5+ cars in the chart below.


YESTERDAY’S TOP 5 SALES
Click on the cars to check out each listing! See my take on them below.
Yesterday's top sale went to SOMO, who scored big with the 2011 Original-Owner Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 selling for $737,777. It's their second-highest sale, right after the Ferrari SF90 Spider they sold for $775,000. Interestingly, both of these sales topped Cars & Bids' record sale of $710k for the 2007 Lamborghini Murciélago.
Now, it's not about competition; (or at least it shouldn’t be), each auction platform should stick to what they do best. But what's clear is that SOMO is carving out quite the niche in the high-end market. Check out their recent sales below.


Nearly Sale Of The Day

There’s absolutely no doubt this RUF is a spectacular car in every which way! Just stunning.
As we always say here at The Daily Vroom, the seller has the right to ask whatever price they want (with the platform’s help to keep it realistic). But if bidders don't reach that number, the car won’t sell. Yesterday, $1,030,000 just wasn’t enough for the RUF. The seller recently turned down $1.15 million at a live auction. If he's set on his $1.2 million+ valuation, where does he go next?

Alumni Catchup
Today we’re going to switch it 360 and showcase the 5 Alumni listings that did not sell and look at their original sale price.

The diagram above shows that every one of those vehicles that did not sell bar one all had highest bids that were lower than their original sale. The one that was higher than their original sale with the 1978 Porsche 911SC, selling for $4k more.

So why didn’t they sell it. Well the simple answer is that the owner put over $52k of subsequent work into it. Which consisted of repairing the front bumper and electrical system, reinstalling the front suspension tray, relocating the oil cooler, revising the throttle linkage, further modifications to the suspension and braking systems, and replacing the ignition switch, fuel tank, and assorted fuel and oil lines.
As all of us car enthusiasts know, sometimes we just never get back all that we put into a car. It’s the (sad) reality. To be fair to the seller, he does say he’s not looking to get his $52k back, which begs the question why put that much in so recently and then list it??

Auction Spotlight
Today we’re shining the light on three very different cars that all end today.
A decent 964 driver that got a replacement 1992 engine after 80K miles. Relatively clean and presented well, there are some questions about the engine swap and the history, which may lead to a sale at a reasonable price.
This 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser VX Limited is the real deal—a Japanese-market 100-Series with a V8 engine, 4WD, and some slick mods. It's got cool upgrades like 17-inch Raceline wheels, 33-inch mud tires, a rooftop tent, and custom stripes. Plus, it's already got a U.S. title, so no import hassles. With its rugged capability, distinctive right-hand drive, and 4.7L V8 engine, this Land Cruiser is a standout adventure machine ready to tackle any trail.
The 2002 Nissan GT-R M-Spec Nür is an ultra-rare gem, one of fewer than 300 ever made. With the S-Tune package and its stunning Millennium Jade paint, it's possibly the only M-Spec Nür of its kind. Under the hood, its 2.6-liter twin-turbo RB26DETT inline-six engine cranks out 395 horsepower, making it a serious performer. With just 1,297 miles on the odometer and its iconic right-hand drive setup, this beauty is a pristine collector’s item for the true GT-R enthusiast.
