BLENHEIM, ONTARIO, CANADA (June 2, 2009) – The sale of an unprecedented private collection of historic American racing cars, vintage hot rods and custom show cars will be presented by RM Auctions, the world’s leading collector car auction house. This one-day auction event, billed as Icons of Speed & Style […]
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Gooding to Sell Ettore Bugatti’s Personal Car at No Reserve in Pebble Beach
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA (June 8, 2009) – Gooding & Company, the official auction house for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, is thrilled to announce the sale of an important piece of Bugatti history – the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Coupe – for its annual Pebble Beach auctions, to be held […]
Concorso Italiano Extends Early Bird Pricing to End of June
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA (June 1, 2009) – For over twenty years, Concorso Italiano has been the place to go to see great Italian cars during the Monterey Historic week. This year, it will be better than ever. Under new ownership, it has moved to the beautiful Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, right […]
Monaco Yacht Club to Celebrate 1909 Yacht
MONTE CARLO, MONACO (June 1, 2009) – In September 2009, the Yacht Club de Monaco will celebrate the Centenary of Tuiga, the classic 15-Metre IR class yacht that has been the Club’s proud flagship since 1995. Bought by Prince Albert II for the Yacht Club de Monaco, Tuiga’s first owner […]
B&B Adds Bespoke Cars from Craig Collection to Quail Roster
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (May 28, 2009) – Bonhams & Butterfields is privileged to announce the consignment of 14 vehicles from the collection of the late Sidney Craig and his wife, Jenny Craig, for their renowned annual sale at Quail Lodge in Carmel on August 14th. Sid and Jenny Craig, in […]
Alfa 8C Competizione to Make a Rare Appearance at Concorso
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA (May 28, 2009) – Concorso Italiano, the premier event celebrating exotic and Italian automobiles, announced today the exclusive Alfa 8C Competizione will be a featured vehicle at the leading kick-off event to Monterey weekend, Friday, August 14. The Alfa 8C Competizione is a stunning and lavish car that […]
Poster Artists Chosen for Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA (May 28, 2009) – Posters have been created to commemorate the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance since the event’s inception in 1950. As the Concours has matured into an international automotive spectacle, these posters have evolved from simple promotional tools into prized works of art. Continuing this tradition […]
Jay Leno to be Honored at 24th Annual Concorso Italiano
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA (May 28, 2009) – Concorso Italiano, the premier kick-off event to Monterey weekend, announced today that it will present its prestigious annual “La Bella Macchina” award to legendary late-night host and avid automotive hobbyist, comedian Jay Leno. Special notables scheduled to appear at the event include Pantera designer […]
Spyker Owners Invited to Tour the Monterey Peninsula
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA (May 28, 2009) – Spyker Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Victor Muller, has announced the inaugural “Spyker Squadron California Raid” for Spyker owners only, to be held from August 9 through August 12, 2009. The Tour will start from the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, and over three […]
Gooding Consigns Race Car Collection to Pebble Beach
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA (May 26, 2009) – Gooding & Company is delighted to announce the additional consignment of The Don Lyons Collection, for its annual Pebble Beach Auctions on August 15 and 16, 2009. Consisting of seven automobiles, the rare collection primarily focuses on Indy racing and spans nearly 80 […]