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Kissimmee Auction Action: January 26, 2013

raustin | January 26, 2013
Bidding action was hot and heavy on this 1968 Shelby GT500 fastback, but the high bidder at $91,000 was standing proud when the hammer dropped.

Our auction reporter Phil Skinner is reporting live from Kissimmee, Florida… giving you all the auction action at Mecum’s huge sale. Check daily for updates! KISSIMMEE, Fla: As day 9 of this 10-day-long auto-thon kicks off, some of the best … More »

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Kissimmee Auction Action: January 25, 2013

raustin | January 25, 2013
Among the 400+ Corvettes in Kissimmee, none are more rare or desired than this 1971 ZR2 convertible, 1 of only 2 built and the last LS6 454 cid V8’s produced. Slated to run Saturday, watch for an all-time record price.

Our auction reporter Phil Skinner is reporting live from Kissimmee, Florida… giving you all the auction action at Mecum’s huge sale. Check daily for updates! KISSIMMEE, Fla: Day 8 of 10 and the enthusiasm at Dana Mecum’s 10-day Kissimmee auction … More »

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Russo and Steele adds two sales for 2013

Angelo Van Bogart | January 24, 2013

On the heels of Russo and Steele’s “electrifying” 13th Annual Sports and Muscle Auction, the company upped the voltage for 2013 by adding two new auction events the company announced today. The new venues will be held in Newport Beach … More »

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Kissimmee Auction Action: January 24, 2013

raustin | January 24, 2013
Unusual rides abound in Kissimmee, like this really sharp 1974 Volkswagen Type 181 “Thing” finished in Avocado Green.

Our auction reporter Phil Skinner is reporting live from Kissimmee, Florida… giving you all the auction action at Mecum’s huge sale. Check daily for updates!   Hard to believe that this the 7th day of the 10-day-long Mecum Kissimmee Auction … More »

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Kissimmee Auction Action: January 23, 2013 – Part 2

raustin | January 23, 2013
One of our favorite cars this Wednesday is this 1953 MG-TD roadster which was called sold for a bid of $26,000.

Our auction reporter Phil Skinner is reporting live from Kissimmee, Florida… giving you all the auction action at Mecum’s huge sale. Check daily for updates! As the 6th day of the Mecum Auction goes into the evening, car deals are … More »

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Kissimmee Auction Action: January 23, 2013 – Part 1

raustin | January 23, 2013
First car we found today, it was like falling in love with this beautifully presented Kaiser sedan.

Our auction reporter Phil Skinner is reporting live from Kissimmee, Florida… giving you all the auction action at Mecum’s huge sale. Check daily for updates! KISSIMMEE, Fla.: For us it is the first day of Mecum’s giant 2013 Kissimmee Auction, … More »

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Silver Auctions increases Arizona sales over last year

raustin | January 23, 2013
One collector consigned both examples of convertibles built by Pontiac for 1960. This Bonneville sold for $24,750, while it’s smaller brother Catalina sold for $24,100. Both will be staying together, as the same person bought them both.

Report by B. Mitchell Carlson Silver Auctions Fort McDowell, AZ January 19 & 20, 2013 216 of 333 cars offered were declared sold. Sales rate: 64.8 percent 8% buyers’ premium not included in these results Silver Auctions continued their tradition … More »

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Gooding & Company’s Scottsdale auctions realize $52.5M

raustin | January 23, 2013
This 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider sold for $8.25 million at Gooding & Company's Scottsdale Auctions on Jan. 18 and 19, breaking records for both a steel LWB California Spider and is the most valuable car ever sold in Arizona auction week's history. (Image copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company. Photo by Eric Fairchild.)

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. —Gooding & Company, the auction house acclaimed for selling the world’s most significant and valuable collector cars, realized $52.5 million at its annual Scottsdale Auctions this weekend. The auction house sold 101 of 104 lots, resulting in a … More »

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RM Auctions realizes $36.4M at Arizona sale

raustin | January 23, 2013
The record-setting 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta ‘Competizione’ (Eugene Robertson © 2013, courtesy RM Auctions)

PHOENIX – RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, kicked off its 2013 auction season on a strong note Friday, Jan. 18, realizing an impressive $36.4 million in sales (including 10% buyer’s premium) with a … More »

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Barrett-Jackson generates nearly $109M in sales

raustin | January 22, 2013
(Lot #5034) A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Convertible sold for a record $1.375 million. (Barrett-Jackson photo)

Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. generated nearly $109 million in gross sales during its 42nd annual Arizona auction in Scottsdale, Jan 13-20, 2013. More »

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