Classic Cars
Gooding Christie’s Records Highest-Grossing Year to Date with Over $234 Million Realized from Auction Sales in 2025
Santa Monica, Calif. (December 17, 2025) — Gooding Christie’s, the global collector car auction house and automotive department of Christie’s, recorded its highest-grossing and most successful year since its inception in 2003. They reported over $234 million realized from four live and online auction sales in 2025, with the inclusion of aftersales. These results indicate a 14% increase in year over year results – a monumental milestone for Gooding Christie’s first year following its acquisition by Christie’s at the close of 2024. Throughout 2025, Gooding Christie’s sold 52 lots over $1 million – a 16% increase from 2024 – and 906 vehicle, motorcycle, and automobilia lots, resulting in a cumulative 96% sell-through rate for the year.