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Bonhams Makes Record $1.5m at Oxford Motor Show
LONDON (March 8, 2010) – Bonhams achieved superb results this weekend at the Collectors’ Motor Car and Automobilia sale in Oxford, fetching a grand total of $1,532,174 and an 86% sale rate with 44 out of 51 car lots selling. The top price of $250,764 was paid, as expected, for a fabulous 1956 Bentley S1…
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International First—Cuban Auto Museum Director to Judge at Amelia
Jacksonville, Florida. (March 4, 2010) – A first in U.S.-Cuba relations, Director of Deposito del Automovil (the Cuban Automotive Museum) Ing. Eduardo Mesejo Maestre, will make a trip to the United States as the first Cuban official to judge a major U.S. automotive Concours, with his participation at the 15th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance,…
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Mecum to Feature 1,750 Cars at Original Spring Classic
MARENGO, ILLINOIS – Mecum Auctions is excited to announce an amazing lineup of more than 1,750 collector cars offered to enthusiasts at the 23rd annual Dana Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction, May 19-23, 2010, in Indianapolis, Ind. “From Le Mans-winning Corvettes to rare muscle cars, the quality and variety of collectible vehicles at our upcoming…
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Mecum to Present 1,750 Cars at Original Spring Classic Auction
Marengo, IL – Mecum Auctions is excited to announce an amazing lineup of more than 1,750 collector cars offered to enthusiasts at the 23rd annual Dana Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction, May 19-23, 2010, in Indianapolis, IN. “From Le Mans-winning Corvettes to rare muscle cars, the quality and variety of collectible vehicles at our upcoming…
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Worldwide Sets the Stage for Two Days of Sales in Houston
AUBURN, INDIANA (February 26, 2010) – Collectors of vintage motorcars can look forward to another compelling selection of fine automobiles crossing the stage during The Houston Classic Weekend this spring. Worldwide’s line- up of consignments includes a mouth watering assortment of some of the world’s most iconic motorcars, ranging from as early as 1898 through…
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Gooding to Offer a Six-Pack of Pininfarina at Amelia
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (February 26, 2010) – Gooding & Company, the internationally-celebrated auction house, announces that six exceptional Pininfarina-styled cars will be offered for sale in two weeks. Strengthening the European character of the company’s debut Amelia Island Auction, the automobili belissime being offered include four Ferraris – a 1965 500 Superfast Coupe, a 1968…
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Charles Maher to Celebrate Porsche 917, Stirling Moss at Amelia
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. – Feb. 25, 2010 – Charles Maher of the Automotive Fine Arts Society will unveil three stunning new paintings during the 2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on March 11-14, 2010, in Amelia Island, Fla. Maher will feature the iconic Porsche 917, as well two pieces celebrating Concours Grand Marshal Sir Stirling Moss…
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Rodeo Drive Concours Set For Father’s Day
The 2010 Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will celebrate “LA DOLCE VITA: The Art of Italian Motoring.” The annual Father’s Day event will highlight a superb combination of automobiles, motorcycles and designers and will feature Italian makes and models including the best selection of Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lamborghini, Lancia and Maseratis from throughout Southern California…
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Historic BMW Mille Miglia Race Car to Sell at RM Monaco
London (23rd February, 2010) − RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house, announced today the consignment of one of the world’s most significant pre-war sports racing cars. The one-of-a-kind 1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia ‘Büegelfalte’, chassis no. 85032, will make its auction debut at RM’s inaugural Sporting Classics of Monaco sale on 1st…
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Meadow Brook Event Announces New Developments for 2010
TROY, MI (February 24, 2010) – The world-renowned event previously known as the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance will now be using its legally recognized name, Concours d’Elegance of America, beginning with the 2010 event scheduled for July 25 at the Meadow Brook estate. Founded in 1977, the Concours was originally operated by the Meadow Brook…