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				The Rudi Klein's collection
			 
			
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			Holy moly, there's some cool stuff in there!
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			I could destroy my retirement account with old Rudy 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
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			Oh my world is there some cool ***** there!!!
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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	26 October 2024 https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/rk24/lots/#?SortBy=Default&page=1&pageSize=40 It's a R.M. Sothebys auction, so I don't expect anything to go cheap. Lots of really, really interesting cars in absolutely terrible condition.  | 
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			Three Muiras and a Gull wing. WOW.
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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			It looks like someone has been stock piling exotic engines in their back 40 for years.
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			Someone doesn't understand how auctions work. The dollar amounts under the listings are only estimates from the auction house, which can be wildly off when the hammer drops.  
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
	 
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			Are early 911 fan shrouds really worth $300?  I have a couple I'd be glad to part with for that much.
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			Seems like nearly everything was left unprotected from the elements. I think even someone in the restoration business would be quickly upside down on the cars. The auction house valuations are absurd.
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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			What a wasteland of exotic carcasses and parts.   
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			This must've been spectacular when it was new; it's still gorgeous, even covered in 'barn find' filth.  
		
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			A few of those cars look like Sonny had just driven them on the causeway.
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
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Boy, I'll say.  $50-$75K for this heap is really reaching...even though it once was an actual Ferrari. 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			This Targa is estimated at only $3-$6K, but for what? Other than getting a VIN, I doubt there's much worth salvaging here. 
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			The auction was livestreamed-its on youtube. Someone spent 8 million for the alloy Gullwing, and over a mil for a 62 356B dual grill cab. Bidder 1000-who was he?
		 
		
	
		
	
			
			
		
		
		
		
		
			
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