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SCM Catch of the Week: 1967 Lotus Elan coupe

The Lotus Elan has been described as a “road racer’s dream.” This dream has also given many a driver the nightmare of being stranded while trying to get to Sunday brunch.  All this leads us to this 1967 coupe restored some 20 years ago. Since the time of the reported […]

Artcuriel Salon Rétromobile Results

With auctioneer and former racing driver Maître Hervé Poulain wielding the gavel, the second major sale held by the new department Artcurial Motorcars (created by Matthieu Lamoure in spring 2010), took place on 4 February at the Rétromobile Salon in Paris. The results for this young team were outstanding with […]

Mecum Auctions Brings Bikes to the Block with New Motorcycle Division

American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Famer Gavin Trippe to Lead Department Industry-leading auction company Mecum Auctions has demonstrated its expertise in bringing buyers and sellers together for more than two decades.  Now, that passion has expanded into another market niche as Mecum launches its new motorcycle division to offer significant […]

Collector of the Week: Dave Brewer

Dave Brewer of Longwood, FL, sent in the story of his 1961 Corvette 283/315 Big Brake Fuelie: My 1961 Big Brake Fuelie has a Honduras maroon exterior with black interior.  This very special Fuelie has earned every award possible in the Corvette world. Its no-nonsense look makes it one of […]

James Bond composer John Barry dies aged 77

British composer John Barry, best known for providing the soundtrack to the James Bond films and winner of five Academy Awards, has died. He was 77. “It is with great sadness that the family of composer John Barry announce his passing on Jan. 30, 2011 in New York,” his family […]