Misallocation

1986 RUF BTR Slantnose

Sold at Gooding Christie's on March 1, 2024.

$401,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $360,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1986
Make and model
RUF BTR and BTR II
Generation
BTR and BTR II (1983 to 1997)
VIN
W09TA0346GPR06028
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 22% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$437,500 to $609,091
Median$450,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the RUF BTR and BTR II (1983 to 1997) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $437,500 and $609,091.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1986 RUF BTR FlachbauMecum, May 16, 2026MecumMay 16, 2026$450,000
1987 RUF BTR Slantnose CoupeBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$425,000
1997 RUF BTR IIGooding Christie's, March 6, 2026Gooding Christie'sMarch 6, 2026$768,182

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 1, 2024Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$401,000
May 16, 2026SoldMecumMecum$495,000