Auction News
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B&G Prepares for Big Sydney Sale
Sydney, AUS (October 21, 2008) — The highlight of this landmark sale is the collection of the late the Hon. John Dawson-Damer. Between 1971 and 1984 John Dawson-Damer established a first-class and internationally renowned collection of Lotus single-seater racing cars. Possibly the largest privately owned collection of Lotus single-seater racing cars outside of the Chapman…
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Sales Top $29m at B-J Las Vegas
Scottsdale, AZ (October 22, 2009) -– Economic uncertainty was nowhere to be found inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center as over $29 million (including Buyer’s Premium) in collector cars were sold during the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Las Vegas Oct. 16-18, 2008. Bidders worldwide competed for over 500 vehicles that sold at No…
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America’s Legendary Grand Sport Racer to Make its Auction Debut in Arizona
Photo: RM Auctions / Troy WoodPhoenix, AZ, October 21, 2008 – Preeminent international auction house, RM Auctions will mark their 10th anniversary Automobiles of Arizona auction event in Phoenix, Arizona with the sale of one the rarest and most valuable Corvettes in history – an all mighty 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (chassis no. 002).…
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Inaugural B-J Vegas Sale Off to Strong Start
Las Vegas, NV (October 17, 2008) -– Strong sales and extraordinary attendance highlighted opening day of the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Las Vegas. Approximately $4.6 million (including buyer’s premium) was spent on a variety of desirable collector cars, while more than 15,000 visitors packed Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino to witness the auction…
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Bette Davis Mania Sweeps into B-J Vegas Event
Scottsdale, Arizona (October 15, 2008) -– The world will celebrate the life of one of America’s iconic film stars when a stamp honoring actress Bette Davis is dedicated and a car once owned by her is sold at No Reserve during the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s inaugural event in Las Vegas. A stamp honoring the centennial…
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B&B to Auction Bruce Willis Cars
San Francisco, CA, September 30, 2008 — The mega movie star Bruce Willis needs no introduction. He has been a continuous part of popular culture since he burst onto the world stage more than 20 years ago, first in the television series “Moonlighting” and then in the cinema tetralogy “Die Hard.” Now, this leading man’s…
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RM’s Hershey Sale Confirms Market Strength
HERSHEY, Pennsylvania (October 14, 2008) –- Strong sales results from RM Auctions’ Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey event last week are evidence the collector car market remains healthy. The single-day event, held October 10th at the famous Hershey Lodge, captured the attention of the collector car market as enthusiasts were eager to see the impact…
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B-J Mini-Index Shows High Return for Collector Cars
Scottsdale, AZ, October 13, 2008 –- Turns out the guy driving that 1967 Shelby GT500 as an enthusiast has the side benefit of being a smart investor. Leading into the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s inaugural event in Las Vegas, the world’s leading collector car auction house reported that many of the top cars sold have performed…
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Bonhams Brings Ferrari Magic to the Palace
Gstaad, Switzerland, October 10, 2008 — Set in the heart of the Swiss Alps in the fairytale, five-star Palace Hotel in Gstaad, the Bonhams sale of Ferrari and other prestigious Italian motor cars is now in its 11th year. Headlining this year’s December 20 sale will be two historically important competition Ferraris from the Estate…
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Hilton Head Concours Full to the Brim with Auto Entertainment
Hilton Head Island, SC, October 9, 2008 -– Start your engines! The 2008 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, one of the nation’s signature automotive events, is set to zoom into the Lowcountry Thursday, October 30 through Sunday, November 2. The seventh annual Hilton Head Island Concours will feature a number of exciting…