With enough intensity and excitement to turn non-collectors into enthusiasts, the atmosphere at Russo and Steele’s Scottsdale 2012 auction block was downright palpable. An overflowing auction block, one-of-a-kind marvels and a record number of car-loving bidders led Russo and Steele to break 5 world records. From European sports to American […]
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Automotive Passion to Highlight Auctions America by RM’s Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale Auction
Auctions America by RM will roll into South Florida March 16-18, 2012, for its annual Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale auction at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Attracting automotive enthusiasts of all ages, Auctions America will offer more than 500 automobiles, a select range of collectible […]
Barrett-Jackson Raises Nearly $5.9 million for Charity in Scottsdale
Barrett-Jackson is proud to announce it has raised nearly $5.9 million for charitable causes at its 2012 Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 15-22. More than 20 local and national charities are now benefiting tremendously due to the generosity of Barrett-Jackson and its sponsors, consignors and bidders. Top collectible cars, as well as […]
Barrett-Jackson Totals Exceed $92m in Scottsdale
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced today that it generated more than $92 million in gross sales of rare, high-end collectible vehicles, exotics, customs, classics, hot rods and resto-mods during its 41st annual Arizona auction at West World of Scottsdale, Jan 15-22, 2012. Additionally, a record number of ecstatic attendees including buyers, consignors and […]
13 World Record Breaking Cars Sell at Gooding & Company’s Scottsdale Auctions
Gooding & Company, the acclaimed auction house celebrated for selling the world’s most significant and valuable collector cars, is pleased to announce $39.8 million in sales for 116 out of 118 lots sold, its most successful Scottsdale Auction results to date. The Gooding & Company team soared through its Friday […]
One of the World’s Most Important Ducati Collections to be Offered ‘Without Reserve’ at RM’s 2012 Monaco Sale
RM Auctions is delighted to announce the consignment of an important single-owner collection of 100 significant Ducati motorcycles to its 2012 Monaco sale at the Grimaldi Forum. The presentation of the renowned Saltarelli Collection will see RM’s highly-anticipated Monaco auction extended to two-days in 2012, with the motorcycles magnificently complementing […]
Screen Goddess’ Car Stars at Bonhams Scottsdale Sale
Bonhams’ foray into the Scottsdale auto auction week proved to be a strong success where, amidst the grounds of the beautiful and conveniently accessible AAA Four Diamond Westin Kierland Resort, an impressive and diverse line-up of cars offered buyers an unparalleled array of pedigree machinery from which to choose. The […]
Barrett-Jackson Taps Gordon McCall for New Salon Offering Division
Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced this weekend that it has called upon well-known automotive aficionado, Gordon McCall, to help launch and maintain its newly created “Salon Offering Collection” division. Best known for his knowledge and vast experience in the collector car industry, McCall will bring a unique […]
Ferraris Lead the Way to RM’s 25.5 Million Arizona Sale
RM Auctions kicked off its 2012 calendar on a positive note in Arizona last week, posting over $25.5 million* in sales with a strong 89 percent sell-through at its annual Arizona Biltmore sale in Phoenix. Now in its 13th year, the well-established auction presented a magnificent roster of 140 blue-chip […]
Bonhams’ First Scottsdale Auction
Bonhams welcomes collectors to its inaugural Scottsdale, AZ, auction at the Westin Keirland Resort and Spa, with pre-auction viewing starting Tuesday January 17th at 10 am and the auction starts at 1 pm Thursday. On offer are a wide range of collector automobiles, from the mammoth Allison aircraft-engined 1954 Cramer […]