The Boeckmann Collection to Auction in Scottsdale in 2027
Collectors can bid on over 120 custom and historic cars during live and online sales starting January 28, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Car Culture
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RM Sotheby's will host an auction of The Boeckmann Collection in early 2027, featuring over 120 historic and custom vehicles. The sale will be split between a live Arizona Auction beginning January 28 and an online event closing February 4.
Why it matters
This auction offers collectors a rare look at pieces from the Galpin Motors automotive legacy, which has shaped car culture through significant custom builds and endurance racing milestones. The sale represents a major shift in the provenance of these rare, specialized vehicles.
The auction includes 50 vehicles at the Scottsdale-based Arizona Auction and 60 in a parallel online sale. Featured lots include the 1984 Rinspeed 969 Turbo, one of 12 produced, and the rare Aston Martin Vacances Shooting Brake, of which only seven were ever built.
The players
RM Sotheby's
An internationally recognized auction house specializing in the sale of high-end collector cars and private automotive estates.
Beau Boeckmann
The curator of this expansive vehicle collection and a prominent figure in modern automotive customization and preservation.
Galpin Motors
A California-based automotive institution founded by Bert Boeckmann, known for its long-standing influence on custom car culture.
George Barris
A legendary custom car designer known for creating iconic, influential vehicles throughout the 20th century.
The details
The collection is curated by Beau Boeckmann and reflects the extensive history of Galpin Motors, an institution founded by Bert Boeckmann. The sale showcases diverse automotive engineering, ranging from George Barris-designed custom vehicles like the T Buggy to performance-focused builds like the 2005 Galpin GTR1, which utilizes a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 engine. The Arizona Auction event has been expanded to two days to accommodate the volume of these historic and custom-built machines.
Timeline
January 28, 2027: The live Arizona Auction begins in Scottsdale.
February 4, 2027: The online auction bidding process closes.
The Home Front
The auction serves as a retrospective of mid-century automotive innovation and local racing history. It follows a growing trend of cataloging private collections that chronicle specific legacies in performance engineering.
Local enthusiasts in Scottsdale should note the expanded two-day schedule for the January auction to plan for potential traffic or event attendance. Collectors interested in specific lots should monitor official RM Sotheby's announcements for viewing opportunities.
The takeaway
This auction provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of custom car building through the history of Galpin Motors. Interested parties should watch for the official auction catalog to be released ahead of the January 28 start date to review specific vehicle provenance.
Further reading
For more on how historic automotive trends are shaping local collectors, visit our Car Culture page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Artdaily.
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