Author: Auction News

Grand Prix Memorabilia at Christies

Grand Prix Memorabilia on sale at Christie’s Vintage posters and photographs from Grand Prix competitions dating from as far back as 1908 are to be auctioned at Christie’s this month. The Vintage Posters sale on Thursday, 12 May will feature thirteen original automotive advertisement posters, including those for several Grand […]

J.R. Returns

OIL BARON J.R. EWING OF DALLAS RETURNSPERSONAL PROPERTY AND MEMORABILIA OF LEGENDARY ACTOR LARRY HAGMAN GOES TO AUCTION SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011 AT JULIEN’S AUCTIONS BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, California…May 9th, 2011…Actor Larry Hagman is set to appear in a TV remake of a different kind when his personal antiques, […]

Collector of the Week: Loren Hulber

Loren Hulber sent in an email about his 2009 Callaway Corvette: I am a long time subscriber to SCM and Corvette Market, and growing up in Detroit made me a “car guy” my entire life.  Now living in Pennsylvania, I have a collection of about a dozen cars including classics, […]

Third Annual Concorso Ferrari Announced

Ferrari Club of America’s Southwest Region (FCA SW) will host the celebrated 2011 Concorso Ferrari on the famed Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, Calif., on May 22, 2011.  Approximately 140 of the finest classic and contemporary Ferraris will adorn the boulevard during the Sunday event, including the very rare 1956 Ferrari […]

Countdown to Dana Point Concours d’Elegance

Dana Point, Calif., will be the epicenter of automotive heritage and luxury during the 29th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance, June 24-26, on the Monarch Beach Golf Links at the prestigious St. Regis Monarch Beach.  The three-day celebration will feature an impressive array of activities for automotive enthusiasts of all […]

Mecum Announces New Dallas Auction

Event to Feature 600 Collector Cars Oct. 7-8 at Dallas Convention Center MARENGO, Ill. – Dana Mecum is excited to announce his action-packed Mecum Auction events are coming to Texas with the launch of a new Dallas Auction, Oct. 7-8, 2011 at the Dallas Convention Center. Internationally recognized as a […]

Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation Receives Gift of $100,000,000 From Margie Petersen and the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation

Steven E. Young, Chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation’s Board of Directors, announced today that the Museum Foundation has received a gift of approximately $100,000,000 from Margie Petersen and the Margie & Robert E. Petersen Foundation. This donation is comprised of a substantial unrestricted financial gift, a matching challenge, […]

Prime Corvettes to Cross the Carlisle Block This Weekend!

50,000 gearheads will descend on the annual Carlisle mega-event, happening Wednesday, April 27 through Sunday, May 1. Auctions America by RM has been tapped to handle the auction portion, and among the prime consignments are a huge number of Corvettes.  Featured lots include a 1964 327/375 Fuelie convertible with a […]

Carlisle is a Color!

Red, White and Carlisle Blue! The Carlisle name, representative of Corvettes at Carlisle, is one of two new additions to the color palate for the upcoming 2012 Corvette model year. Carlisle, Pennsylvania and the Corvette brand have been tied together since the initial Corvettes at Carlisle event in 1982. Since […]