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Custom cars are changing the auction landscape

raustin | January 8, 2013

The C1-RS had its picture taken a lot at the SEMA Show this year. Many hand-fabricated parts are made of aluminum or carbon fiber. The car was a hit and an award winner at the 2012 Milwaukee Autorama.

Rob Williams, general manager of The Auto Collections in Las Vegas, says that the highly modified ’67 “Eleanor” Mustang shown on lobby posters for the Las Vegas attraction is the most popular car it has ever displayed in its 31 years. It is the actual car that actor Nicolas Cage drove in the Touchstone Pictures remake of “Gone in 60 Seconds.” The modified Mustang symbolizes how the old-car hobby is changing today. More »

Categories: Auction News, Hobby News | Tags: C1-RS, collection, custom cars, customs, eleanor, gone in 60 seconds, modifieds, mods, museum, Mustang, old cars, SEMA | 1 Comment

Rare treats in store at 2013 Arizona auctions

raustin | January 7, 2013

One of the 14 Pontiac “Swiss Cheese” factory Catalina race cars will be featured at Russo and Steele’s auction.

Heading to Scottsdale? Here is a rundown of some of the marquee cars that will be offered this year at the Arizona auctions. More »

Categories: Auction News, Features, Hobby News | Tags: Arizona auctions, auction, Barrett-Jackson, bonhams, car auction, gooding, RM Auctions, russo and steele, Scottsdale, silver aucton, speed channel | 3 Comments

100-day makeover: Restoring a ’57 De Soto for the auction block

raustin | January 2, 2013

Rust to Riches: Can a 1957 Dodge De Soto Firesweep go from scrap yard to prime auction condition in just 100 days? You have to see it to believe it. More »

Categories: 50's Cars, Auction News, Features, Hobby News | Tags: Arizona, auction, Barrett-Jackson, car auction, De Soto, Dodge, Firesweep, restoration | 9 Comments

RM’s Staluppi ‘Cars of Dreams’ Museum sale generates $11.5M

raustin | December 11, 2012

Top-sellers - 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500-KR Convertible (left) and 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (right) pictured in front of the 1918 Herschell-Spillman 32’ Carousel (Photo by Eugene Robertson © 2012 courtesy RM Auctions)

RM Auctions generated more than $11.5 million in sales with 100 percent of all lots sold at its John Staluppi “Cars of Dreams” Collection sale in Florida. More »

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First glance at Raleigh Auction: Low Miles = Huge Smiles

raustin | December 10, 2012

Photo and Report submitted by Charles H. Farley Unrestored, original examples with documented low miles was the formula that led to huge smiles from the buyers, the sellers and the Auctions America LLC staff at the Raleigh Classic, held Dec. … More »

Categories: Auction News, Hobby News | Tags: Auctions America, Cadillac, car auction, classic car, Mercury, mercury monarch, monarch, raleigh classic | Leave a comment

Holy collector car, Batman! Original Batmobile to sell

raustin | November 29, 2012

Barrett-Jackson will offer one of the most recognized and popular pieces of entertainment history worldwide – the Original 1966 Batmobile – at its January sale in Scottsdale. More »

Categories: Auction News, Features, Hobby News | Tags: Barrett-Jackson, Batmobile, Ford, Futura, George Barris, Lincoln | 3 Comments

Final countdown to Staluppi ‘Cars of Dreams’ Museum sale

raustin | November 27, 2012

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Anticipation is building for RM Auctions’ presentation of the renowned John Staluppi ‘Cars of Dreams’ Museum sale this Saturday. The high profile, single-vendor sale will lift the gavel on a remarkable assortment of American automobiles and more than 60 lots of memorabilia. More »

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Royale Treatment: Rare Bugatti mascot to hit auction block

raustin | November 13, 2012

It was Ettore Bugatti’s most exclusive creation, the Type 41 Royale. To finish off this grand automobile, the radiator mascot had to be something just as special and just as big. One of those rare mascots has surfaced and is being offered at auction. Bidding opens Nov. 14 and closes Dec. 12. More »

Categories: Auction News, Features | Tags: Bugatti, Royale, Type 41 | 1 Comment

First Glance: Chevys muscle out competition at GAA sale

raustin | November 13, 2012

Charles Farley reporting There were no six-figure sales at the GAA Classic Auto Auction Nov 1-3, but late ’60s Camaros and Chevelles were selling like hotcakes. Z-28 and SS-396 were the badges of vintage muscle cars that drew plenty of … More »

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Volo auction features Princess Di’s first official U.S. ride

raustin | November 2, 2012

The Volo Auto Museum will host an online, no-reserve auction on Nov. 9 featuring the heavily armored Rolls-Royce that carried Diana, Princess of Wales, and Prince Charles during the princess’ first-ever visit to the U.S. in November 1985. More »

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