Auction News
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Barrett-Jackson Announces New Strategic Partnership
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., – September 19, 2007 – Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. LLC, today announced that Endeavour Capital has made a significant minority investment in the company. With the news of the addition of Endeavour as a strategic business partner, Barrett-Jackson also unveiled plans to move into the company’s new corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz., and announced…
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B-J Now Accepting Early Consignments for Scottsdale 2008
Scottsdale, Ariz. – September 26, 2007 – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company is accepting earlyconsignment applications for classic, sports, concept and muscle cars for the 37th Annual “World’sGreatest Collector Car Event™” in Scottsdale, Ariz. From Jan. 12-20, 2008, approximately 1,000 of theworld’s premier collector automobiles will be sold at No Reserve during the event, which also…
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Insidious Scores Good Guys Fab 5 Award at Chicagoland Nationals
September 27, 2007 Joliet, Illinois – INSIDIOUS, the 1970 Dodge Challenger built by Perfection Autosport from Grafton, Wisconsin was awarded the Good Guys Fab 5 Award at last weekend’s 1st annual Chicagoland Nationals. The GoodGuys judges had a tough weekend, having to pare down the competition from close to 1500 entries. By early Saturday morning,…
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Kruse Gears Up for Hershey
Hershey, Pennsylvania – Kruse International along with Rob Williams would like to welcome you to the 7th annual “The Hershey Auction” October 11-13, 2007. Our goal is to present the most diverse array of automobiles for your viewing and buying pleasure. Many rare and desirable custom and classic cars will cross the auction block to…
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Russo and Steele Secures Its Place in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, – October 2, 2007 – Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions, announced today it has signed a multi-year contract with the Arizona State Land Department for the continued use of the property located at the Scottsdale Road and Loop 101 interchange, Russo and Steele’s traditional site for the last seven years. When asked…
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Gilmore Car Museum Appoints Board Members
The Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its foundation’s Board of Trustees; Keith Crain, Robert Grooters, and William D. Johnston. Each oversee successful businesses, have strong ties to the local community, and are actively involved with the antique car hobby. The Gilmore Car Museum…
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A Moto Guzzi Near-Catastrophe
An oily rear wheel could have ended in disaster By Paul Duchene Let’s call this what I didn’t do on my summer vacation.I didn’t get to spend time with my brother and two friends last weekend, riding the best motorcycle roads in southeastern British Columbia, around Castlegar and Nelson. On the other hand I didn’t…
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Vanderbilt Concours Awards ’37 Bugatti Best in Show
(Newport, RI) A 1937 Bugatti Type 57C owned by Malcolm Pray, Jr. of Greenwich, CT was named Best in Show at the inaugural William K. Vanderbilt, Jr. Concours d’Elegance, hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County, July 27-29, 2007. Pray’s Bugatti also took 1st place honors in the European Classic Pre-War Class. More than…
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Racing Fever Hits the Royal Automobile Museum
McLaren Mercedes MP4/15 and Simplex, two eras of motorsportTwo cars from each end of the automotive historic timeline have arrived in Amman to showcase a century of motorsport progress. Currently being exhibited at the stunning Royal Automobile Museum, the 1902 “Simplex” Mercedes is considered as the first real racing car, used by Count Jellinik, whose…
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Get Ready for the 30th Annual LeMay Museum Car Show & Auction
(Tacoma, WA) – America’s Car Museum will hold the 30th Annual LeMay Museum Car Show & Auction sponsored by AAA at the Marymount Academy and the LeMay homestead in Tacoma, WA on Saturday, August 25, 2007 from 9am to 5pm. Visitors will be able to see over 800 vintage, classic and specialty automobiles, trucks, and…