Amelia Island
World's Only RUF 928R from Samsung Collection Heads to Amelia Island Auction
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The sole 1989 RUF 928R—a genuine RUF-built model based on the Porsche 928 chassis with authentic W09 VIN—is set for Gooding & Company's Amelia Island auction on March 5 at 3 p.m. EST. Commissioned by the late Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee, this low-mileage grand tourer (1,568 miles) features RUF performance upgrades and bespoke details, with estimates of $400,000–$500,000.
Chef Zane Nesbitt and car specialist Ramsey Potts offered a preview of The Amelia's 30th anniversary (March 5-8 at Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island) on a local morning show, building on the recent announcement of honoree Dario Franchitti and the Concours d'Elegance's shift to Saturday, March 7.
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The Amelia, formerly known as the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, has announced Dario Franchitti MBE as its 2026 honoree and revealed a new weekend schedule for the event. The centerpiece Concours d’Elegance will shift to Saturday, March 7, from its traditional Sunday slot. The four-time IndyCar champion and three-time Indy 500 winner will be celebrated during the March 5-8 gathering on Amelia Island.