The head of a major auto auction house explains why the Porsche 911 is the next hot collectible
David Gooding started Good & Company 20 years ago, and in 2017, the house sold over $150 million worth of collectible automobiles.
Gooding & Company has partnered with Christie's, and in February Gooding brought a classic Packard and several Porsches to exhibit in New York.
David Gooding started his career at Christie's, but he pointed out that the house no longer has a car department.
That doesn't mean they aren't interested in collectible autos, however.
"They're interested," Gooding said, describing the relationship as friendly and informal. "They said that they respect the way we do business, and they had gallery space available for us."
He added that is was fun to bring a 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Runabout and a yellow 1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS to Christie's audience.
For the biggest fans of Porsches, this red 1967 911 2.0 S is the stuff of dreams.
The 1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS is one of three blossom yellow, air-cooled Porsches from the collection of WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum that Gooding & Company is will auction at Amelia Island.
"The 911 era is hot," Gooding said.
"It was 356-centric in the beginning," he added, noting the popularity of the original Porsche sports car from the 1950s, which remained in production until 1965 when it was completely displaced by the 911.
The Koum trio is a case in point. The 1990s Porsches have estimates ranging from $325,000 for the 1995 993 Carrera RS to $1.5 million for the 1993 964 Carrera RS 3.8.
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