Author: Auction News

Barrington Concours Announces Feature Cars

Barrington, IL, June 25, 2008 — The 2008 Barrington Concours d’Elegance will be held from Oct. 3-5, 2008 in Barrington and at picturesque Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, Ill. The park has made a special exception to allow a magnificent selection of vehicles on the turf course (infield). The 2008 […]

Brazil Classics Fiat Show Wraps Up

Minas Gerais, BRA, June 25, 2008 — The Brazil Classics Fiat Show 2008, the 18th Araxá Concours d’ Elegance, brought together 322 of the rarest and most valuable collectors’ items in the country. The highlight was the Italian sports cars, of which there were 40, including Ferraris, Iso Grifo, Maserati, […]

Corvette Dream Giveaway to Raffle Rare “427” Vettes Tax-Free

Someone will win this pair of rare 427 Corvettes tax-free! Corvette Dream Giveaway is a sweepstakes to benefit children confined to hospitals across the nation. In cooperation with sponsors including, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Summit Racing, Moroso Performance, Corvette Central, Paragon Corvettes, Zip Products and others, Kids Wish Network will be […]

Over 15,000 Corvettes Set to Attend 2008 Corvette Funfest

Effingham, IL, June 2008 – Join Mid America Motorworks for the ultimate customer appreciation party, Corvette Funfest September 19-21, 2008. Hosted every year by Mid America Motorworks as a way of saying “thank you” to our Corvette customers, Corvette Funfest is held at Mid America Motorworks 150-acre corporate campus in […]

Bondurant Corvette Performance Experience Date Announced

Phoenix, AZ – The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving announced the Bondurant Corvette Performance Experience. Saturday, December 6, 2008, Corvette owners and enthusiasts are welcome to participate in an all day driving experience at the Bondurant School’s 60 acre training facility and 1.6 mile road course. WHAT: Bondurant […]

B&B Secures Comprehensive Voisin Collection

San Francisco, CA, June 23, 2008 –– An unprecedented and comprehensive assembly of Avions-Voisin motorcars from the “M. Collection” of France will be offered for the first time at auction by Bonhams & Butterfields this August at their Quail Motorsports Gathering sale. From the very first model to the very […]

Bloomington Gold to Feature 2009 ZR1

St. Charles, IL, June 23, 2008 — Bloomington Gold, America’s original and longest running Corvette show has announced that it will have at its show three major groups of Corvettes never before displayed at any event together. The NEW 2009 ZR1: Tom Hill, Corvette Plant Engineer at Bowling Green, is […]

BMW Returns as HHI Concours Sponsor

Hilton Head Island, SC, June 23, 2008 -– The Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival has announced the return of The BMW Group (BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars) for the seventh consecutive year as the Official Automotive Sponsor for the 2008 event, taking place October 30 – […]

AFAS Artist Jay Koka to Unveil New Style at Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, CA, June 20, 2008 – Jay Koka, a member of the renowned Automotive Fine Arts Society, will demonstrate once again his ability to master multiple painting styles when he unveils four new pieces during the 23rd annual AFAS art show at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on […]

“Cramer Comet” Leads All-Star Customs at RM Monterey

Monrovia, CA, June 19, 2008 – An exciting range of unique customs and exotic hot rods are set to cross the block this summer as part of RM Auctions’ much anticipated Sports & Classics of Monterey event in California. To be held August 15th and 16th in historic downtown Monterey, […]