Author: Tony Piff

Tony has long trumpeted the virtues of collecting Japanese cars. His daily driver is a 1970 Toyota Hilux — the one with the turn signals on top of the fenders. His popular “Rising Sun” column keeps a pulse on the J-tin market.

Italian Sports Cars Lead the Charge in Paris

The collector car world will turn its attention to Paris in early February. Here are some consignments that are sure to make headlines: A 1954 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America (pictured) will come to market at RM’s Paris sale on February 4. View all the RM consignments here. Bonhams will offer a 1960 […]

Arizona Auction House Highlights

Arizona Auction Week is just around the corner. Here is our star car roundup with links to all the online catalogs: Barrett-Jackson will offer a 1949 Talbot-Lago T-26 Grande Sport Coupe (pictured) at their week-long Scottsdale sale. The auction takes place January 10-18. View all the Barrett-Jackson consignments here. A 1956 Maserati A6G/2000 […]

First Glimpse — Amelia Island Auction Headliners

  Collectors will once again flock to Amelia Island in mid-March for the Concours d’Elegance and four classic car auctions. The first star consignments have just been announced: Gooding & Company have consigned a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II Cabriolet (pictured above). The Gooding auction takes place March 13. […]

2015 AZ Insider’s Guide is Now Online!

Our 2015 Arizona Insider’s Guide is now online! The Insider’s Guide is your must-have reference manual for Arizona Auction Week in January. It features maps, an all-in-one timeline, event previews, star cars, and insider’s tips that you can’t get anywhere else. Click here to read it online using our page-turning […]

Join Team SCM on the 2015 Modena Cento Ore Classic

There is one week left to take advantage of the early booking application for the Modena Cento Ore Classic 2015, held in Italy. The event takes place June 2–7, with a route that begins in Rome. Keith Martin will return as a participant. If you are planning to attend, send […]

1969–70 Porsche 908.02 Prototype Makes $3.4m at Bonhams London

Bonhams’ London sale surpassed $20m on November 30.  Top lot was the ex-Works 1969–70 Porsche 908.02 “Flunder” Langheck Group 6 Racing Sports-Prototype. With impeccable provenance, the Flunder achieved a worthy $3.5m. A1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy-bodied Berlinetta also sold well, going to a telephone bidder at $2.9m. See the full […]

Legendary Lineup at Rétromobile

On February 6, Artcurial Motorcars returns to Paris for the official Rétromobile Salon auction sale. This top-tier event brings together French and international car collectors and enthusiasts. In 2014, Artcurial Motorcars realised almost $40 million in this sale, selling 85% of the lots offered and establishing seven new world records. In […]

Bonhams Offers Longnose Alloy 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB at London Sale

A 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy-bodied Berlinetta is to star in Bonhams’  New Bond Street auction, carrying an estimate of £1.5m-£2m ($2.3m-$3.1m). The sale takes place November 30. James Knight, Bonhams International Motoring Director, said: “This is a wonderfully original, long-term preserved, Ferrari 275 ‘Longnose’ Berlinetta offered from the Maranello […]