His Silver Surfer collection also includes a Shelby, Maseratis and a million-dollar Miura.
You probably know Rush if you don’t already know Neil Peart. Peart’s masterful drumming can be heard in songs such as The Spirit of Radio or the 1981 classic Tom Sawyer. Peart is one of the most respected drummers. Peart lost a long battle with cancer in 2020. But his music and passion for cars will live on. Particularly silver cars.
His unique collection will grace the pebble beach’s fine fields in August. Gooding & Company will host several exceptional cars on the auction block on August 13th and 14. For obvious reasons, Peart called his collection the Silver Surfers. It’s a remarkable collection of classics in every sense. Below is a quick overview of the cars and an estimate on their potential value, ranked from lowest to most. The rock star factor is difficult to quantify in these situations.
1964 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8L Coupe
Est. $140,000 – $160,000
Peart’s Jag has a red interior. However, it is not completely stock. It includes a five-speed Tremec transmission, Wilwood disc brakes and a lightweight flywheel. There are also upgraded suspension components.
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe
Est. $150,000-$180,000
This car was the only one with a rear split window. It is listed as having the 340-horsepower (254-kilowatts) version of the 327-cubic-inch V8. The car has a four-speed manual transmission that puts power to the ground. It is believed to have undergone extensive restoration before Peart purchased it in 2011.
1973 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe
Est. $250,000 – $300,000
This Ghibli was the first Maserati in Peart’s Silver Surfer Group. It is also one of 425 that were built, according to the auction listing. It rides on Campagnolo centerlock wheels and has a tan interior. Peart purchased the car in 2013.
1965 Maserati Mistral Spider
Est. $575,000 – $650,000
Maserati Number two is more valuable and, arguably, easier on the eyes. It is one of only 125 Mistral Spiders ever built, and this one is chassisAM109/S*049*. Peart restored it fully while it was in his care.
1964 Aston Martin DB5
Est. $650,000 – $725,000
Gooding & Company says that this car is the one that started Peart’s passion for cars as a child. This particular DB5 chassis DB5/1690/R is also his first purchase. The greenhouse is made of navy blue leather with a ZF five speed transmission. It sends power to the Borrani wire wheels at its back.
1964 Shelby Cobra 289
Est. $900,000 – $1,000,000
Silver Surfer cars are not all silver. This early Cobra was built before the big-block 427 runs. It featured a Ford 289-cubic-inch V8 underneath the black exterior. Peart purchased the car in mid-2000s and restored it to its original glory. It could break the million dollar barrier in August when it crosses the block.
1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
Est. $1,200,000 – $1,500,000
The Miura is without doubt the show’s star. This particular car is chassis 4042. It has a black interior that accents the abundance of silver.