Author: Auction News

RM Lines up Two Millers for Monterey

(Image courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway)BLENHEIM, ONTARIO, CAN (May 27, 2009) – RM Auctions will lift the gavel on an important pair of Miller race cars when its highly anticipated Sports & Classics of Monterey event returns to historic downtown Monterey, California, August 13th to 15th. Now in its 24th […]

AFAS Will Return to Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA (May 27, 2009) – The Automotive Fine Arts Society will celebrate its 24th annual show at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16, 2009, with the most impressive exhibit in the group’s history. Sponsored by the Lincoln Division of Ford Motor Company, the exhibit will […]

It’s Official: Maserati N.A. Has New Leadership

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY (May 27, 2009) – Effective June 1, Mark McNabb will be appointed as President and CEO of Maserati North America, Inc. Mark brings with him well over 20 years of experience in the automotive field. Most recently, he held the position of Vice President for the […]

Ex-GM Exec Mark McNabb to Head Maser

Coutesy of Luca Ciferri and Jamie LaReau, Automotive News TURIN/DETROIT (May 26, 2009) – Mark McNabb, who has resigned from General Motors after 13 months, will lead Maserati North America Inc., sources in Italy and the United States said. McNabb, 48, will replace Marti Eulberg, who left the importer last […]

From Z to Shining Z

Despite what you might suppose, Chevrolet “Z codes” were not named after the Corvette’s first chief engineer, Zora Arkus-Duntov. Chevrolet expert Doug Marion asked Arkus-Duntov in 1983 if the Z meant anything. “He first smiled,” says Marion, “then he said, ‘Everyone tinks the Z stands for Zora. Dat ees nice. […]

9th Annual Drive Your Corvette to Work Day

Effingham, IL – Friday, June 26 is the 9th Annual Drive Your Corvette To Work Day, sponsored by Mid America Motorworks. In honor of Drive Your Corvette To Work Day, enthusiasts across America will make “America’s Sports Car” their commuter car for the day. “Drive Your Corvette To Work Day […]

Mecum Spring Classic Auction Approaches $40m in Sales

Marengo, IL – Hundreds of collector cars left the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds with new owners during the 22nd Annual Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction, May 13-17, 2009, in Indianapolis, IN. The five-day auction boasted total gross sales (including buyer’s premium) approaching $40 million.  Mecum offered more than 1,000 high-quality collector […]

Mecum’s Early Total Nears $40m in Indy

MARENGO, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2009) – Hundreds of collector cars left the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds with new owners during the 22nd Annual Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction, May 13-17, 2009, in Indianapolis, Ind. The five-day auction boasted total gross sales (including buyer’s premium) approaching $40 million. Mecum offered more than […]

Trans Am Camaro Ready for Auction

VINTAGE: Trans Am Camaro Ready For Auction Written by: SPEED Staff SPEEDtv.com 05/18/2009 – 05:38 PM Phoenix, AZ From the West Coast, this 1969 Jerry Petersen Camaro historic Trans Am Group racecar has a rich tradition in racing, with documentation as the fastest, most-developed and best-sorted first- generation historic racing […]

Heacock Classic Gold Cup Brings Vintage Racing Back to VIR

DANVILLE, VIRGINIA (May 18, 2009) – The June 5-7 Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races brings the best of vintage racing back to VIRginia International Raceway. SVRA and VIR joined together this year to host the Gold Cup, so the Heacock Classic Gold Cup should be one of the best […]