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Sixties Swingers: Special ’63s celebrate 50 years of cool

raustin | February 12, 2013
Corvette’s split rear window treatment lasted just one memorable year.

It’s hard to say why the industry peaks in certain years with design and engineering trends, but there’s little doubt 1963 was a time for special cars. 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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Studebaker collector loses 50 cars in fire

raustin | February 8, 2013
Fire destroyed 50 Studebaker cars in David Walker's collection on Wednesday, Feb. 6, in Chesnee, S.C. (Photo courtesy upstate.com)

CHESNEE, S.C. – Authorities estimate 50 Studebakers were among items destroyed in a fire at the classic car shop owned by longtime Studebaker Drivers Club member David Walker. 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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VMCCA celebrates its 75th year with array of national tours

raustin | February 4, 2013
Anything pre-war can show up on a AAA Glidden Tour. And a crowd of car nuts is bound to show up and check out each car. (Photo courtesy Veteran Motor Car Club of America)

The Veteran Motor Car Club of America has six national tours planned this year, exploring different parts of the country. More »

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National Military History Center sells relics to keep doors open

raustin | January 30, 2013
Daimler-Benz-L5000

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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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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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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