Auction News
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217mph Pagani Roadster to debut in London
Visitors to this weekend’s MPH show will witness the UK debut of the $2.1 million Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster. The roadster version is one of only five built. Powered by a Mercedes AMG V12 engine producing 678hp, the Cinque (Italian for five) is claimed to be capable of hitting 62mph from a standstill in just…
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Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction Reveals New Location
Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles, one of the nation’s premier collector car auctions, specializing in European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs announces its new Scottsdale auction event location. The 11th Annual Scottsdale Auction Event will remain in Scottsdale, Arizona, but move to a new venue to the east of its previous…
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Superior Court Rules in Russo and Steele’s Favor
Russo and Steele’s contracts were enforced by Maricopa County’s Superior Court Claims against Russo and Steele to be dropped Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions announced today that as of this date, claims that were initially made against Russo and Steele have either been dismissed or dropped completely. In August 2010, Judge Burke of the…
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Stolen Property
The epic legal battles over a stolen 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus Grand Prix Karl Kleve was a Cincinnati real estate investor who amassed an impressive collection of over 400 cars. He also designed and built 24 Kleve Supercars. Among the Cadillacs, Rolls-Royces, Kleves and Bugattis was a 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus, s/n 0384AM, one of…
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Bud Ekins Collection to be Offered at Classic California Sale
For immediate release. Los Angeles – 28 October 2010 – With a long history of representing the legends of Hollywood at its annual Classic California Auction, Bonhams & Butterfields is proud to offer the collection of famed racer, stuntman and Triumph dealer Bud Ekins on November 13th at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Highlights from the…
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RM Partners with Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este for Exclusive Auction
RM Auctions is honoured to announce its partnership with BMW Group Classic and Grandhotel Villa d’Este as the official auction house of the celebrated Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. RM is set to host its inaugural ‘Eccelenza e Belleza al Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este’ sale in Cernobbio, Italy on 22nd May, 2011. Held on the banks…
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London to Brighton 2009
Photos from the 2009 London to Brighton rally
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Stig’s helmet fetches $5,337 at auction
The distinctive white racing helmet worn by The Stig on the BBC’s Top Gear fetched $5,337 at auction on Wednesday night. It was sold by Sophia Vaizey, who was given the helmet as a leaving present after working on the show as a production co-ordinator for 18 months. One of the programme’s presenters, Richard Hammond,…
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Scarsdale Concours d’Elegance Raises $35K
The 7th Annual Scarsdale Concours d’Elegance took place on Sunday October 17th, raising money for local charities, including Scarsdale Historical Society, the Scarsdale Teen Center and the Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Department. The show to date has raised over $150,000 over seven years. Showcasing 130 vintage collector cars on display in the village, this year’s exhibition…
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Historic Ex-Masten Gregory Jaguar C-Type Joins RM’S Forthcoming Automobiles of London Sale
One of the most genuine and original, matching-numbers competition C-Types in existence, chassis number XKC-015, has joined the starting grid for RM Auctions’ Automobiles of London sale, returning 27th October, 2010. The 1952 car, which was taken to victory at the Golden Gate Nationals, San Francisco, by well-known driver of the period, Masten Gregory, boasts…