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Auction madness in Monterey-Pebble Beach

raustin | August 18, 2012
This historic Porsche 917 sold at Mecum for $5.5 million, quite a way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Check the latest from our man on the Peninsula — Phil Skinner. Here’s a look at Friday and Saturday activities, including cars selling for multi-million dollars! More »

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Cars strut their stuff on way to Pebble Beach

raustin | August 17, 2012
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Day three started off very early making our way to Pebble Beach and the start of the Tour d’Elegance. This is where those beautiful cars selected to be displayed on the lawn this coming Sunday were able to strut their stuff. More »

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Behind the auction scene at Monterey/Pebble Beach

raustin | August 16, 2012
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Phil Skinner takes us behind the scenes for a sneak peek of auction highlights at Monterey/Pebble Beach week. What are his favorites? We think you’ll like them, too! More »

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Monterey-Pebble Beach excitement under way

raustin | August 15, 2012
This little 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite ownd by by Sam Gesumaria, a local Carmel citizen, captures lots of people attention.

The roar of mighty engines, and the viewing of some of the most historic, important and valuable cars in the world got started on Tuesday with the Carmel Concours on the Streets taking place in the main shopping district of Carmel-by-the-Sea, with more than 300 hand-picked vehicles lining both sides of the main boulevards in this touristy little town. Meanwhile, several auction houses are preparing for what could be the richest weekend of the year. Join the party on the peninsula. More »

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Meet Marge’s Bugatti

raustin | July 23, 2012
The tiny, well-built Bugatti features unique nautical-style touring coachwork with elegant flying fenders.

A 1925 Bugatti Type 23 Brescia tourer from the David V. and Margery Uihlein Collection returned to Monterey, Calif., in the summer of 2011, a full 31 years after it had been selected as winner of the Briggs Cunningham “Most Elegant Open Car” trophy at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. More »

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