Author: Auction News

Orange County Lambo Dealer in Hot Water

An Orange County man, whose car dealerships accounted for about 5% of all Lamborghinis sold worldwide, has agreed to plead guilty to a single charge of felony wire fraud and faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, authorities announced today. Viken Keuylian, 45, of Laguna Hills, allegedly schemed […]

Bill Motta to Debut Mystery Painting at Amelia

AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA (March 11, 2009) – Automotive Fine Arts Society founding member, Bill Motta, will debut his most recent work, “Memories of ?” during the 2009 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance March 13-15 in Amelia Island, Fla. The painting, which was designed to engage, intrigue and mystify, is a 24” […]

Senior Cars to Star at CCCA Museum

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN (March 11, 2009) – There’ll be a “Senior Moment” at the CCCA Museum in June—and that’s a good thing!The big event at the CCCA Museum in 2009 is the annual “Experience,” traditionally held the first weekend of June. The 2009 theme is the “Senior Car Experience,” which will […]

Legendary Racers to be Honored at Houston Classic

AUBURN, INDIANA (March 11, 2009) – Worldwide Auctioneers has today confirmed that Corvette racing legends, Dick Guldstrand and Delmo Johnson, will be reunited with some of the celebrated race cars that contributed to their success on the track, at the Houston Classic Auction on May 2nd. “We are honored that […]

Fine Automobiles Return to Black Horse at La Dolce Vita Automobili

AUBURN, WASHINGTON (March 05, 2009) – La Dolce Vita-Automobili at Black Horse will be held Friday, August 14, 2009 on the Monterey Peninsula in Northern California. Founding Partner Kerry McMullen shares, “When we learned a former Italian car event was no longer going to be held at this incredible site, […]

Ted Leonard Collection to Lead Bonhams Greenwich Sale

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (March 6, 2009 – Bonhams today announced that the collection of the late Rhode Island-based collector Ted Leonard will lead its annual auction at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance in Connecticut, on Sunday, June 7th 2009. Built over a number of years, Mr. Leonard prided himself on […]

Cobra Daytona Coupe Consigned to Mecum Indy

CSX2601 could fetch a record in Indianapolis (Photo by David Newhardt)MARENGO, ILLINOIS (March 6, 2009) – High performance collector car specialists Mecum Auction will offer collectors a chance to own a piece of American race history when they auction the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601 at the 22nd Dana […]

H&H to Celebrate 100 Sales in April

WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND (March 4, 2009) – After some sixteen years in the industry H&H will be holding its 100th auction of vintage and classic cars on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, the Cheshire company’s ‘home-away-from-home’ venue. Among the notable lots consigned thus far are […]

B-J Gears up for Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA (March 4, 2009) – South Florida is poised to welcome car enthusiasts and collectors from around the world when they unite this spring to enjoy the high-excitement and lavish parties that can be provided only by Barrett-Jackson’s 7th Annual Palm Beach Collector Car Auction. This year, […]