Author: Auction News

Bonhams to Sell Rare, Radial-Engined Megola Motorcycle in Paris Auction

“…probably the most unorthodox motorcycle ever made on a commercial basis…”  Headlining the motorcycles consigned to Bonhams first sale at the Grand Palais, Paris is a rare, radial-engined Megola. Powered by a 640cc five-cylinder engine built into the front wheel, the Megola was described by motorcycling historian Erwin Tragatsch as […]

Artcurial Motorcars at Retromobile: Sale of the Season

Important collectors’ motor cars, motorcycles, watches and automobilia including items from the private collection of Maître Hervé Poulain. FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2011 Salon Rétromobile – hall 7.3 – porte de Versailles – Paris After their first two hugely successful sales last year, “Le Mans Classic’ in July and “Automobiles sur […]

40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction to Sell Historic Ambulance that Transported JFK

  The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, “The World’s Greatest Collector Car AuctionsTM”, will sell one of the most historically significant vehicles in U.S. history at its 40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 17-23, at WestWorld of Scottsdale.  The 1963 Pontiac Bonneville ambulance (Lot #1277), which will sell at No Reserve, carried […]

Speed Extends Long-Running Relationship with Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions

On the eve of the 40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Collector Car Auction, SPEED and Barrett-Jackson Auction Company have agreed on a new deal, extending their long-running broadcast partnership through 2014. “The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions are cornerstones of SPEED’s automotive enthusiast programming,” said SPEED President Hunter Nickell. “Craig Jackson and […]

John Lennon’s Ferrari 330 GT to Sell at Bonhams

A 1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Coupe, which was the first car that John Lennon bought on passing his driving test in 1965, is to be sold at Bonhams’ Paris sale of Motor Cars at the Grand Palais on 5 February 2011. It has attracted a pre-sale estimate of $155,532 […]

Collector of the Week: Dale Petertson

Dale Peterson, of Manson, WA, sent in the story of his 1963 VW 23-Window Samba Bus: My experiences with my 1963 VW 23-Window Samba Bus would really have to start with its precursor, which was a 1959 VW Panel Van. I started driving it at 15 years old when on […]

Mille Miglia Registrations Boomed for 2011

After the amazing number of registrations last year, the Mille Miglia confirms this positive trend for 2011. Over 1470 requests for admission, coming from all over the world.Over 1470 requests were made to enter the Mille Miglia 2011. “Registration has just closed, and it is with great pleasure that I […]

Collector of the Week: Beat Walti

Beat Walti sent in an email to share the story of his Aston Martin DB5: “I owned an Aston Martin DB5 (Chassis 2011R) from 1985 until 1998. In 1985, the DB5 had not reached the cult status it has today- it was basically just a nice old used car. I […]