Tony Piff
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McQueen’s 275 GTB/4 Comes to RM Monterey
RM Auctions will lift the gavel on Steve McQueen’s 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 at its flagship Monterey sale, August 15-16. Sporting a distinctive shade of metallic gold called Nocciola, the vehicle on offer, chassis 10621, was special ordered by Hollywood Sport Cars for Steve McQueen in 1967 while he was filming “The Thomas Crown Affair.”…
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Size Does Matter at the Northwest Microcar Extravaganza
The Tenth Annual Microcar Meet, known as the GPNWMME (Great Pacific Northwest Microcar Minicar Xtravaganza), will be held July 11-13 at LeMay — America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, WA. A full weekend of activities has been planned, including a Saturday Island Hopping drive to Vashon and Maury Islands. Access to both is via car ferries.…
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This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo
“You know you’ve successfully melded classic luxury with R.V. utility when you’ve got bars on the windows.” — Deez N. The monthly Mystery Photo has been an SCM tradition for 25 years. Each week, we’ll share one of our “greatest hits” photos from the past and give you a chance to provide a new witty…
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Counting Down to RM Monaco
RM makes a triumphant return to Monaco on May 10 for its biennial sale held during the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique weekend. Continuing RM’s focus on the world’s finest automobiles, the sale will feature a handpicked selection of more than 80 blue-chip collector cars, along with a stunning pair of Riva boats, two…
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Featured Classes for Arizona Concours 2015
The Arizona Concours d’Elegance has announced the featured classes for its second annual event. The concours will take place January 11, 2015 at the historic Arizona Biltmore Resort. The Arizona Concours will include among its field of 80 select entries: The classic American luxury brand Pierce-Arrow Competition Ferraris (pre-1965) The cars of Carrozzeria Ghia, celebrating…
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This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo
“Unsatisfied with the sleeping compartment on his company rig, Wayne took matters into his own hands.” — Deez N. The monthly Mystery Photo has been an SCM tradition for 25 years. Each week, we’ll share one of our “greatest hits” photos from the past and give you a chance to provide a new witty…
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The Auburn Spring Catalog is Here
Auctions America‘s Auburn Spring sale takes place May 8-10, and the catalog is now online. Check out all the consignments here.
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This Week’s Classic Mystery Photo
“No radio, but there is a nifty music box that plays when you open up the hood” — fuzzydice The monthly Mystery Photo has been an SCM tradition for 25 years. Each week, we’ll share one of our “greatest hits” photos from the past and give you a chance to provide a new witty and provocative…
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Cox Collection Joins Bonhams’ May Auction Calendar
Bonhams will offer the Dr. Ralph W.E. Cox Jr. Collection at auction on May 10 in Cape May, New Jersey. The aviation pioneer’s intriguing collection includes such rarities as a San Francisco cable car, a Baldwin steam locomotive and a JB1 Buzz Bomb, in addition to fine antique automobiles, carriages, automobilia and aviation parts and…
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Motostalgia Offers 1955 Porsche 356 “Pre-A” Cabriolet Continental
A 1955 Porsche 356 “Pre-A” Cabriolet Continental (Motostalgia estimate: $365k–$405k) will cross the auction block on May 2 at Motostalgia‘s auction in Seabrook, TX. The car has matching serial numbers on its drivetrain and body panels, and it comes with original Certificate of Origin, Kardex, tool kit and owner’s manual. Read more about the car here.…