Author: Auction News

Vintage Saabs to Cross the Block in August

EVERGREEN, COLORADO (June 8, 2009) – Saab enthusiasts, like auto fanatics in general, really get excited over live auctions… especially when they feature rare and unique vintage Saabs. Just the thought makes the eyes widen, ears perk up, and the heart beat faster. So this year the central organizing committee […]

Pebble Beach to Feature the Cars of Bentley

PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA (June 9, 2009) – The early 3 Litre car that ushered in the legend of Bentley at Le Mans will be among the many storied and stylish Bentleys showcased when the 59th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance takes place on Sunday, Aug. 16. Event organizers also plan […]

Bloomington Gold’s a Must Go

As a Corvette owner, you owe it to yourself to be a part of this year’s Bloomington Gold’s 37th Corvette Car Show. Mark your calendars for June 25–28, 2009, at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois. If you have to pitch it to your significant other, here are the […]

Inaugural Marin Sonoma Concours Judged a Success

MARIN, CALIFORNIA, (June 8, 2009) – The First Annual Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elgance took place Sunday May 17, in San Rafael California. The Marin Center Fairgrounds, with the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center and grassy Lagoon Park, provided the backdrop for 206 Classic and Vintage cars, Cars of the […]

Upcoming Barons Sale a Boon for Jag Lovers

SANDOWN PARK, ENGLAND (June 8, 2009) – Jaguar fans should find plenty to tempt them in Barons’ Jaguar Heritage selection at Sandown Park on June 16. With entries ranging from a genuine barn find 1938 SS 3.5 Saloon restoration project to a magnificent selection of concours-condition E-Types, whatever Jaguar you’re […]

New to New in 48 years (and 91,551 miles)

There’s nothing like a recession to bring prices down, and I can thank the one in 1959–60 for supplying the only brand new car I ever bought. When I was in college at Berkeley, California, in 1956, one of my fraternity brothers returned from home driving a new Corvette. I […]

Worldwide Brings a Slice of Old Car Heaven to Alabama

AUBURN, INDIANA (June 5, 2009) – Worldwide Auctioneers, responsible for the sale of some of the world’s finest vintage automobiles, will auction a significant selection of over 170 fine collector cars from the Old Car Heaven Museum, on June 19th and 20th, in Birmingham. Offered entirely without minimum or reserve, […]

Bloomington Gold Announces Judges for New ZZenith Award

NORMAL, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2009) – Imagine the extraordinary site of a 1950-60s era automobile looking today exactly as it did when it first rolled off the assembly line. A well-preserved masterpiece like that, without touch-up paint on the engine block or replacement parts, is a rarity that deserves its […]

Rodeo Drive Concours Revs up for Father’s Day

1915 Detroit Electric, one of many alternative-fuel cars on dislplayBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA (June 5, 2009) – The Rodeo Drive Committee, in conjunction with the City of Beverly Hills, presents the 2009 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance, a unique collection of luxury cars. This annual Father’s Day event will be held on […]

Leake to Sell Rare Brunn Lincoln in Tulsa

TULSA, OKLAHOMA (June 3, 2009) – A 4-door, 5-passenger 1936 custom Lincoln that was originally purchased by Richard Ringling will be auctioned at the 37th annual Leake Collector Car Show & Auction, June 12-14 in the QuikTrip Center at Expo Square. Since the custom Brunn Coach package was expensive, only […]