Two very desirable German cabriolets from the early ‘50s and ‘60s head a number of sporting cars welcoming summer with open tops at Shannons Sydney Spring auction on 15 November. The stunner of these sun-seekers is a rare, red with cream leather upholstery 1952 Mercedes-Benz 220A Cabriolet that recently emerged […]
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Li-ion Motors unveils first all-American made, all-electric supercar at SEMA 2010
Less than a month after their historic $2.5 million win at the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE competition, North Carolina-based Li-ion Motors is making history again with the unveiling of the INIZIO: the world’s first all American-made, fully-electric, emission-free “super car”. Engineered with Li-ion Motors’ patent-pending lithium-ion battery technology and management […]
Drag Racing Invades the Miracle Mile
Petersen Automotive Museum is celebrating the opening of the exciting new exhibit, NHRA: Sixty Years of Thunder by paying tribute to one of the sport’s most iconic figures – Don “The Snake” Prudhomme – during their annual Tribute Night on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010. NHRA: Sixty Years of Thunder This […]
Bonhams Announces World Record for Veteran Sunbeam in Sale that Made Over $1.6m
Signalling the beginning of the weekend of the historic London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Bonhams is delighted to announce a new world record for a Veteran Sunbeam. The 1903 10/12hp rear-entrance tonneau, which is one of the earliest examples created by the British company, exceeded its presale estimate to […]
217mph Pagani Roadster to debut in London
Visitors to this weekend’s MPH show will witness the UK debut of the $2.1 million Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster. The roadster version is one of only five built. Powered by a Mercedes AMG V12 engine producing 678hp, the Cinque (Italian for five) is claimed to be capable of hitting 62mph […]
Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction Reveals New Location
Russo and Steele Collector Automobiles, one of the nation’s premier collector car auctions, specializing in European sports cars, American muscle cars, hot rods and customs announces its new Scottsdale auction event location. The 11th Annual Scottsdale Auction Event will remain in Scottsdale, Arizona, but move to a new venue to […]
Superior Court Rules in Russo and Steele’s Favor
Russo and Steele’s contracts were enforced by Maricopa County’s Superior Court Claims against Russo and Steele to be dropped Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions announced today that as of this date, claims that were initially made against Russo and Steele have either been dismissed or dropped completely. In August […]
Bud Ekins Collection to be Offered at Classic California Sale
For immediate release. Los Angeles – 28 October 2010 – With a long history of representing the legends of Hollywood at its annual Classic California Auction, Bonhams & Butterfields is proud to offer the collection of famed racer, stuntman and Triumph dealer Bud Ekins on November 13th at the Petersen […]
James Bond’s DB5 Movie Car Sells for $4.6m
London – October 27, 2010 ? The world famous James Bond 1964 Aston Martin DB5 movie car driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger and Thunderball, and factory-fitted with the full complement of operational ‘Q-Branch’ gadgets, was sold at auction in London today by RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby’s, in […]
RM Partners with Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este for Exclusive Auction
RM Auctions is honoured to announce its partnership with BMW Group Classic and Grandhotel Villa d’Este as the official auction house of the celebrated Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. RM is set to host its inaugural ‘Eccelenza e Belleza al Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este’ sale in Cernobbio, Italy on 22nd May, […]