Blogs
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Keith Martin
Help Me Find my Next 911
A truffle hound has nothing on Robb Sass when it comes to spotting overlooked Affordable Classics. When he posted that he had just bought a very nice 911 for under $20k, my “I need one too” alarm sounded.
I sent him a message right away. He replied that very nice 1999 – 2004 911s (996 is their internal Porsche designation) can be found for under $20,000. With a determined search and motivated seller, $15,000 is the number. These were the Read More
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Jim Pickering
The Required Equipment
These days, I’m busy living the life of a new dad — up all night with a partying infant, running to doctor’s appointments, and spending more money than I expect at the baby store on a regular basis. From strollers to car seats, changing pads, diaper bags, bottles, pink room decorations, and more, I’m currently knee-deep in the equipment required to have a baby.
But every few days, I get an hour or so to go into my garage and Read More
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Chad Tyson
Mecum’s Portland Auction brings Muscle and 4-Wheel Drive Temptation
Mecum Auctions is returning to the City of Roses for the second year in a row — and they’re bringing some special Shelby and muscle cars.
This year’s auction is on June 16-17 at the Portland Expo Center, just a short drive from SCM World Headquarters.
Last year Mecum sold 297 of 478 cars (62%), totaling $9,316,726.
A 1965 Shelby GT350 sold for $335,500 for the high sale. Mecum will no doubt look to improve those numbers this time around.
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Nick Jaynes
The Millennial and the MG, Part Two: Perfect Stasis
It’s a sunny Saturday morning and, from behind the wheel of my 1971 MGB Mk II, the storefronts of Detroit’s M-1 Woodward Avenue peel past my periphery.
With my head cocked back and a big grin on my face, I am fully engaged in the buttery smoothness of the roadster’s boisterous four-cylinder, the enthrallingly tight and click-y gearbox shifter, and copious amounts of wind in my hair.
Although I am reveling in my momentary motoring splendor, such moments are few Read More
Breaking News
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Monterey Auction Update
Post-block sales are still happening, but the total sales picture from Monterey Car Week 2017 is coming into sharper focus.
RM Sotheby’s totaled $133 million at their August 18-19 Monterey Auction.
Gooding & Company hit a $91.5 million total at their August 18-19 Pebble Beach Auction.
Bonhams’ August 18 sale at Quail Lodge totaled $55.9 million.
Mecum’s August 16-19 sale at the Hyatt Regency Monterey totaled $34 million.
Russo and Steele’s August 17-19 sale at Fisherman’s Wharf totaled $8.6 million.
Preliminary Monterey Auction Totals: $247m and Growing
This year’s Monterey auctions have wrapped, with a preliminary total of just over $247m from RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Co, and Bonhams.
RM Sotheby’s recorded a total of $133m. See the results here.
Gooding & Company achieved $91.5m. See the results here.
Bonhams totaled $23m. See the results here.
The overall totals will grow significantly in the coming days, as Mecum, Worldwide Auctioneers, and Russo and Steele have yet to report their results, and post-block deals may Read More
How to Find SCM During Monterey Car Week
The best week of the year is here! Here is where you can find us on the Peninsula:
August 16-19: Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach Auction. Visit our booth!
August 16: Join Publisher Martin and Andy Reid during tours of selected auction cars at Gooding & Company and Bonhams. Publisher Martin will lead the Gooding & Co. tour, while Reid will lead the Bonhams tour. For more information, visit www.sportscarmarket.com/monterey2017
August 17: Join Andy Reid on tours of selected Read More
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