Auction News
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Classic Racers Line up for WWG Houston Classic
AUBURN, INDIANA (March 3, 2009) – Worldwide Auctioneers, responsible for the sale of some of the worlds’ finest collector cars, has confirmed a spectacular line up of historic sports racers among the early consignments due to feature at its fifth Houston Classic Auction. “These iconic automobiles have each played a significant role in sports car…
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Automotive Sculptor Richard Pietruska to Showcase Special Work at Amelia
AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA (March 3, 2009) – Celebrated artist and Automotive Fine Arts Society member, Richard Pietruska, will showcase his unique vision of automotive sculpture during the 14th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance March 13-15, 2009, in Amelia Island, Fla. After capturing the AFAS’s coveted “Award of Excellence” at the Pebble Beach Concours last August,…
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Lake Garnett Road Races Return
GARNETT, KANSAS (March 3, 2009) – Vintage sports cars, drivers, crew, officials, and spectators from the Lake Garnett sports car racing era are invited to participate in Motor Mania Weekend June 6, 2009. Vintage sports cars will participate in a car show (downtown Garnett) and driven to the course for parade laps of the 2.7…
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Corvette Museum Announces VIN #1 Competition Sport Corvette Z06 Silver Coupe Raffle
Bowling Green, KY – The National Corvette Museum has kicked off a unique Corvette raffle fundraiser offering a chance to win VIN #1 of the new 2009 Competition Sport Corvette Z06 (RPO CSC). This raffle is limited to only 500 tickets to be sold at $425 each. The winner need not be present to win…
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Newest Maser to Debut at Geneva
MODENA, ITALY (February 23, 2009) – True to Maserati’s commitment to introduce a new model at each international auto show, the GranTurismo S Automatic will have its première at the next Geneva Auto Show. The new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features a 4.7 V8 which develops 433 HP (SAE) (323kW) at 7000 rpm. The maximum…
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New Muscle Museum Opens Doors in Florida
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FLORIDA (February 22, 2009) – Row upon row upon row of lovingly restored, colorful and gleaming classic cars so shiny you can see yourself in them. Automotive memorabilia, from vintage gas pumps to road signs and traffic signals. A Motor City diner serving up the tasty treats we used to order from the…
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Popemobile Joins the Petersen Collection
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (February 20, 2009) – The Petersen Automotive Museum has recently added another unique vehicle to its collection: a 1998 Cadillac De Ville Parade Phaeton, more commonly known as a “Popemobile”. This vehicle was specially designed for the late Pope John Paul II to present his now famous “Address to All Generations” to…
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Bill Neale to Honor David Hobbs at Amelia Concours
AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA (February 20, 2009) – Automotive Fine Arts Society founding member, Bill Neale, will debut his most recent work, “David Hobbs, Superior Ability Honed by Years of Racing Experience,” during the 2009 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on March 13-15, 2009, in Amelia Island, Fla. The painting, which was inspired by Neale’s personal association…
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Formula Ford Greats to Race at Phillip Island
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (February 19, 2009) – Formula Ford champions past and present will race at the 2009 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 13-15 to mark the 40th anniversary of the star-making category in Australia. Headlining the 50-car grid capacity field is 2007 Australian champion and 2008 British series runner-up, 21 year-old Victorian…
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Pierce-Arrow Society to Celebrate 80 Years of Eights
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA (February 20, 2009) – Although 1929 is often remembered for the St. Valentines Day Massacre and the infamous Stock Market Crash, believe it or not, it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Good things were also being built. In addition to construction starting on the Empire State Building, 1929 was also the year in…