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Mecum reaches new heights with marathon Kissimmee sale

raustin | May 15, 2013

In what was believed to be a record sale for a 1958 Packard Hawk at auction, this Hawk was sold at the Mecum Kissimmee auction for a hammer bid of $90,000.

Dana Mecum set out to hold the largest collector-car auction ever staged anywhere in the world, and after 10 days of non-stop action in Kissimmee, Fla., he met his goal. More »

Resto-mods gain on stockers at RKM Auction

raustin | May 6, 2013

Report and photos by Charles H. Farley The RKM Inaugural Classic Car Auction was held on May 4 at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst, N.C. This was held in conjuction with the concours d’elegance also debuting at this prestigious location. … More »

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Auburn presents a complete collector car weekend

raustin | May 6, 2013

1938 Cadillac V-16 Convertible Coupe. Photo Credit: Teddy Pieper (c) 2013 Courtesy of Auctions America.

As its highly anticipated annual Auburn Spring sale draws closer, Auctions America has announced additional car-related attractions for the multi-day event. More »

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First Glance: Tom Mack Auctions has ‘Big Thursday’

raustin | April 5, 2013

1955 Chevrolet (Early Series) Pickup truck

The Big Thursday Tom Mack Auction, held April 4 at the Cabarrus Event Center in Concord, N.C., lived up to its name with big deals. More »

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1935 Duesenberg Model SJ sells for incredible $4.5M

raustin | March 11, 2013

RM Auctions saw fantastic results this past weekend with an Amelia Island sale that saw records tumble and more than $26.8 million grossed. More »

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First Glance: Corvettes ‘Spring Ahead’ at March 9 GAA Auction

raustin | March 10, 2013

Corvettes grabbed the spotlight at the GAA Classic Spring Sale, held from March 7-9 at The Palace in Greensboro N.C. More »

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Bruce Weiner microcars bring mega bucks

raustin | February 19, 2013

Big interest in little cars: A pair of Peels - 1966 Peel Trident (left) and a 1964 Peel P50 (right) - at RM’s Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum sale (Eugene Robertson © 2013 courtesy RM Auctions)

MADISON, Ga. – The focus of the global collector community turned to Madison, Ga., Feb. 15-16 as RM Auctions lifted the gavel on the world-famous Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum, generating more than $9.1 million in sales with 100 percent of … More »

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Bonhams auction highlights upcoming Boca Raton Concours

raustin | February 11, 2013

One of the features of this year's Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance is a celebration honoring the 50th Anniversary of Lamborghini.

Florida’s seventh annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance will be highlighted by an Automobile & Automobilia Auction by Bonhams on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23. More »

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Atlantic City bound: Interesting offerings at Taj Mahal auction

raustin | February 5, 2013

Many interesting classic cars were consigned early to The Classics at the Taj Mahal auction in Atlantic City, N.J., on March 1, 2013. Check them out! More »

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National Military History Center sells relics to keep doors open

raustin | January 30, 2013

One of the biggest historic North American military vehicle auctions in recent years took place at the National Military History Center in Auburn, Ind. More »

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