Pebble Beach Auctions - From the Thomas H. Larsen Collection

The Thomas H. Larsen Collection consists of carefully chosen, exceptional examples of some of the world’s most iconic classic cars. The late Tom Larsen was known and loved by the Boston car collecting community, and was a major supporter of the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline. Mr. Larsen assembled this collection over many years, and had his fleet of vehicles maintained by some of the East Coast’s foremost specialists. He and his wife Nancy were active participants in many classic car tours and rallies, including the Colorado Grand and the Copperstate 1000. 

“The range and quality of this collection is quite impressive, and speaks to Mr. Larsen’s dedication, meticulous attention, and passion,” said Dykman. “I knew Tom quite well and really enjoyed spending time with him over the years, so this collection is particularly close to my heart.” 

Leading the Thomas H. Larsen Collection is a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Estimate: $1,200,000 – $1,500,000, Without Reserve) finished in the dramatic color combination of black over red leather. Also offered is a 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra (Estimate: $950,000 – $1,100,000, Without Reserve) with fascinating provenance, including television use in the 1965-66 ABC detective series, Honey West, starring Anne Francis. Additional European offerings from the collection consist of a Ferrari Classiche-certified 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC (Estimate: $500,000 – $600,000, Without Reserve), a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT (Estimate: $375,000 – $475,000, Without Reserve) finished in Blu Chiaro Metallizzato, and a lovely 1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster (Estimate: $350,000 – $450,000, Without Reserve).

 
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
1964 Shelby 289 Cobra
1967 Ferrari 330 GTC
1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT
1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series I
1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster