Rétromobile New York opens at the Javits Center on Thursday, November 19, the first North American edition of the Paris show, with a Gooding Christie's sale on November 20 and 21 led by Steve McQueen's 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4*S NART Spider at $15 million to $20 million. Over 70 motorcycles from Billy Joel's collection cross the block the same weekend, all without reserve.
For collectors flying in from Europe, the Gulf or Asia, New York is a buying trip with the cars a short drive from our New Jersey warehouse. Here is what is on the floor and what it costs to ship a car or bike home.
Retromobile New York 2026 at a Glance
- Show: Thursday, November 19 to Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Venue: Javits Center, Manhattan
- Auction: Rétromobile New York Auctions by Gooding Christie's, Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21
- Auction preview: Wednesday, November 18 to Saturday, November 21
The Headliner: McQueen's NART Spider
Chassis 10453 is the sixth of 10 NART Spiders built and the first of two finished in Blu Sera. It was invoiced to Luigi Chinetti Motors in September 1967 and sold to Steve McQueen through Hollywood Sport Cars. The current owner bought it in 1986 and kept it preserved rather than restored, with its matching-numbers engine and transaxle and original Scaglietti body. This is its first time at public auction.
Two more Scaglietti-bodied Ferraris join it:
- 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB: estimate $2.25 million to $2.5 million
- 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso: estimate $1.4 million to $1.6 million
The show also has a one-off RUF Project Dragon, designed with Tony Hatter and inspired by the CTR2 Sport.
Billy Joel's Motorcycles, No Reserve
Much of the collection lived at 20th Century Cycles, Joel's shop in Oyster Bay, Long Island. The 70-plus bikes cover Ducati, BMW, Moto Guzzi, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki, and proceeds go to The Joel Foundation. Three of the published estimates, before buyer's premium:
- 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville: $10,000 to $15,000
- 1982 Ducati 900 Mike Hailwood Replica: $15,000 to $25,000
- 1975 Ducati 750 Sport: $25,000 to $35,000
At those numbers, the freight home is a real share of the bike. A motorcycle from New Jersey costs $600 by ocean to Rotterdam, Southampton or Bremerhaven, or $3,250 by air in 10 to 14 days. Our motorcycle shipping rates page covers every lane.
Shipping a Car Home From Rétromobile New York
We ship door to door: pickup from the Javits Center or the seller, loading at our New Jersey warehouse by our own team, then ocean or air to the destination. Current rates from New Jersey, per car:
- Southampton, UK: $1,200 shared container, 14 to 16 days
- Rotterdam, Netherlands: $1,100 shared container, 17 to 20 days
- Le Havre, France: $1,100 shared container, 15 to 18 days
- Bremerhaven, Germany: $1,100 shared container, 30 to 33 days
- Jebel Ali, UAE: $1,350 shared container, 65 to 70 days
- Amsterdam Airport by air: $10,900, 10 to 14 days
- Dubai World Central by air: $16,500, 10 to 14 days
Destination charges, duty and VAT are separate and set by the country of import. The international car shipping calculator prices your lane, and the UK, Germany, Netherlands and UAE pages list the import rules.
The Export Paperwork
US Customs needs the original title, or a certified copy, plus two copies at least 72 hours before a car leaves by vessel or aircraft. If there is a lien, a release letter from the lender goes with it. Every used vehicle export also needs Electronic Export Information filed in AES, whatever the price. Book the shipment once the title is in hand. Our supercar export guide covers the same steps for modern cars.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Retromobile 2026 in New York?
November 19 to 22, 2026, at the Javits Center in Manhattan. It is the first North American edition of Rétromobile, the Paris show.
Is there an auction at Rétromobile New York?
Yes. Gooding Christie's holds the Rétromobile New York Auctions on November 20 and 21, 2026, with a preview from November 18. The sale includes Steve McQueen's 1967 Ferrari NART Spider and over 70 motorcycles from Billy Joel's collection, offered without reserve.
How much does it cost to ship a car from New York to Europe?
From our New Jersey warehouse, a car in a shared container costs $1,100 to Rotterdam, Le Havre or Bremerhaven and $1,200 to Southampton. By air, New Jersey to Amsterdam Airport is $10,900, in 10 to 14 days. Destination charges, duty and VAT are extra.
What documents does US Customs need to export a car bought at auction?
The original title or a certified copy plus two copies, presented at least 72 hours before export, a lien release letter if the car has a lien, and Electronic Export Information filed in AES.
More Auction and Export Guides
- Why Rétromobile 2018 Was the Place to Be for Classic Car Buyers
- 9 Classic Cars to Buy at Rétromobile 2017
- The Ultimate Guide to Selling Classic Cars Overseas
- Exporting Cars Internationally: Which Customs Paperwork Is Required?
- Air Freight for Collector Cars
Bidding in New York This November?
Whether it is a Ferrari from the Javits Center floor, a Ducati from the Joel collection, or a car you buy at Rétromobile in Paris in February, we ship door to door by ocean or air. Our own team loads every car and handles every document, through our own warehouses in California, Florida and New Jersey, covering all of the US for imports and exports. Get your rate before the hammer falls and discover how simple bringing your dream car home can be.
It's your dream car. Let's bring her home.
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