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£563.1k

1953 Cunningham C3 Coupe by Vignale

RM Sotheby's • US • 2 May 2015

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£563,087

1953 Cunningham C3 Coupe by Vignale

US • 2 May 2015

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1953 Cunningham C3 Coupe, chassis number 5206, is a significant piece of automotive history as the first Vignale-bodied C3 and a Cunningham factory prototype. Originally owned by Carl Kiekhaefer, it features a modified Chrysler 300C engine and five-speed manual gearbox, with the original engine and transmission included, and has been used in rallies and tours.

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Condition 

8

The car, while restored and well-maintained, isn't in perfect original condition due to modifications like the engine and transmission swap. However, it remains in excellent cosmetic and mechanical shape, with ongoing maintenance and care evident.

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Manual

1953

Auction

5206

United States

£563.1k

1953 Cunningham C3 Coupe by Vignale

RM Sotheby's • US • 2 May 2015

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Price Analysis vs Other C-3 Vignales

£489,409

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£686,311

Median Price (Since 2020)

£856,459

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Lowest 20% of Past Sales

Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the lowest 20% of past sales for the C-3 Vignale.

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This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 7 sold before

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Previous C-3 Vignale Sales

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