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RED, WHITE AND BLUE: A Presidents Day Tribute on Wheels
February 14, 2025
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
Every year, on the third Monday in February, we tip our hats to the leaders of our great nation on Presidents Day! Originally established to honor George Washington’s birthday on February 22 ‒ with some states also celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s Feb. 12 birthday ‒ the holiday, over time, has become a tribute to all who have held the title of Commander in Chief.
For many, Presidents Day means a well-earned three-day weekend, and what better way to spend it than behind the wheel of your favorite collector car? In the spirit of patriotism and horsepower, we’ve rounded up some red, white and blue rides that have crossed the auction block in recent years. Enjoy this gallery featuring some collector cars worthy of a presidential parade!
2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1937 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K SPECIAL ROADSTER – SOLD! $2,420,000
A one-off body by the Mayfair Carriage Co. Referred to by the factory as “Fahrgestell mit zuruckgesetztem Motor” (chassis with setback motor). Radiator and entire drivetrain were set back 185mm. From the Don Williams Collection.
2023 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2005 PORSCHE CARRERA GT – SOLD! $1,595,000
Powered by a 5.7-liter V10 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Finished in red over a dark gray leather interior.
2024 PALM BEACH – 2022 FORD GT ALAN MANN HERITAGE EDITION – SOLD! $1,292,500
Powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. No. 27 of 30 produced. Exterior in red with Alan Mann graphics over a black interior. Includes titanium lug nuts and 6-point harness anchors.
2024 SCOTTSDALE FALL AUCTION – 2019 FORD GT – SOLD! $880,000
Powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Over $50,000 in options, such as 6-point harness anchors, alloy overtop stripes and 20-inch gloss exposed carbon-fiber wheels.
2023 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2021 FERRARI SF90 – SOLD! $742,500
Finished in Rosso Corsa, red on red. Powered by a hybrid power plant pushing out nearly 1,000hp that can launch to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and run the quarter-mile in 9.6 seconds. Optioned with carbon racing seats and a front-end lift.
2022 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2015 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER – SOLD! $1,815,000
One of only 918 examples of Porsche’s hybrid hypercar produced. Powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine backed by a 7-speed PDK gearbox and two electric motors for a total power output of 887hp and 944 ft/lbs of torque.
2022 PALM BEACH – 2020 FORD GT CARBON SERIES – SOLD! $1,540,000
Chassis No. 40, a limited-edition Carbon Series with $55,100 in options, including the Dark Energy interior. Powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2017 FERRARI F12 TDF – SOLD! $1,347,500
Powered by a naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V12 engine that produces 770hp and 520 ft/lbs of torque. Can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 211 mph. One of 799 examples.
2023 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2020 FORD GT CARBON SERIES – SOLD! $1,320,000
Chassis No. L173, a limited-edition Carbon Series finished with Carbon Blue graphics with exposed carbon mirror caps. Has a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
2025 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2022 FORD GT – SOLD! $1,100,000
Powered by a 660hp 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Frozen White with Satin Frozen White full PPF wrap over a black with white leather-trimmed interior, keel-deployable rear wing with airbrake.
2021 SCOTTSDALE MARCH AUCTION – 1966 SHELBY COBRA 427 SUPER SNAKE – SOLD! $5,500,000
One of two Super Snake Cobras built and the only one remaining in existence, built for Carroll Shelby. Powered by a 427ci V8 engine with two Paxton superchargers and an automatic transmission. A select offering from a private collection.
2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 2018 BUGATTI CHIRON – SOLD! $2,970,000
Features full exposed carbon-fiber option. Powered by an 8.0-liter 16-cylinder engine with four turbochargers, making 1,500hp with 1,180 ft/lbs of torque, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission; 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds.
2022 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – 1965 SHELBY COBRA 427 SUPER SNAKE CSX 4404 – SOLD! $935,000
One of only five Super Snake Cobras known to exist and one of only three continuation Super Snakes authorized by Shelby. Powered by a 427ci V8 engine with twin Paxton superchargers mated to a 4-speed manual transmission.
2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION – DONALD J. TRUMP’S 1997 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO VT ROADSTER – SOLD! $1,100,000
Ordered new in a one-off color by former President Donald J. Trump, who owned it for four years. Powered by a 5.7-liter 485hp V12 engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. One of 132 made for the U.S. market between 1997-99.