What's Happening?
The Bill Spurling Collection, comprising 14 collector vehicles, is set to be auctioned without reserve at the 2026 Amelia Auction. The collection spans multiple decades of American automotive history, featuring luxury, performance, and design vehicles. The highlight of the collection is a 1935 Duesenberg Supercharged Model J LaGrande Dual-Cowl Phaeton, estimated to fetch between $1.3 million and $1.6 million. Other notable vehicles include several Cadillacs from the 1930s, a 1929 Packard, and a selection of 1960s models like the Chevrolet El Camino and Lincoln Continental Mark V Convertible. The auction offers a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire rare and historically significant vehicles.
Why It's Important?
The auction of the Bill Spurling Collection
at the Amelia Auction 2026 represents a significant event in the collector car market. Offering these vehicles without reserve could attract a wide range of bidders, potentially setting new benchmarks for classic car values. The collection's diversity, including prewar luxury cars and midcentury icons, highlights the enduring appeal of American automotive craftsmanship and design. This event also underscores the importance of preserving automotive history and the role of auctions in maintaining the cultural and historical significance of classic cars. The auction could influence market trends and valuations for similar vehicles in the future.
