The Ballroom at the Embassy Suites had been sold out for months with more vendors than ever, the economy was “weak” according to the press, so the only remaining question was attendees. The response was overwhelming, with the greatest number of visitors ever in the event’s six years. This led […]

It is with regret that SCM reports American racing legend Phil Hill died today, August 28, 2008, at age 81. In 1961, Hill became America’s first Formula One World Champion, taking the honor at the wheel of a Ferrari. Added to three victories at Le Mans, he cemented his place […]

Pebble Beach, CA, August 28, 2008 -– Demand for automotive fine art was strong as the Automotive Fine Arts Society experienced solid sales and attendance during their 23rd annual art exhibit at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 17, 2008. Stanley Rose headlined the award winners by capturing […]

There are some tough decisions for Porsche lovers at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on Monday (September 1): A very desirable 1989 Porsche 928 S4 Coupe; the iconic black and white Victorian number plate ‘928’; or ideally, both. But while the carefully-maintained three-owner blue Porsche, with its 5.0 litre, 320HP (239kW) […]

San Francisco, CA, August 25, 2008 –– Bonhams and Butterfields’s carefully selected offering of collector cars and the garden party atmosphere of Sir Michael Kadoorie’s Quail Lodge resort in the sun-blessed Carmel Valley proved to be the setting for the most successful auction by the company ever in North America. […]

Worldwide Auctioneers has announced the addition of a rare 1969 Chevrolet 427/435 “C.O.P.O.” Camaro to the line -up of magnificent automobiles due to cross the stage at its inaugural event, The Auburn auction. In the words of Rod Egan, Managing Partner and Chief Auctioneer; “Owned by one family from new […]

Monterey, CA, August 20, 2008 –Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions 8th annual Sports and Muscle in Monterey auction event held August 14th -16th, 2008 at the downtown Marriott was an exciting auction that resulted in a successful two evening sale; approximately 150 cars ran over the auction block for […]