BUXTON, ENGLAND (June 23, 2009) – H&H weaved their traditional Buxton magic the weekend of June 9-10 and delivered some excellent results from their latest sale of collectors’ vehicles and related ephemera, the total proceeds of which were about $1.6m. Despite the inclement weather, the auction had a typically summery […]
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Howard Hughes Lincoln Soars to $1m in Tulsa
TULSA, OKLAHOMA (June 16, 2009) – A 1936 Lincoln Boat Tail Speedster once owned by Howard Hughes sold for $1 million at the Leake Car Show & Auction in Tulsa on June 13. Previously used as his personal limo, Hughes completely redesigned and restructured the limo into a Boat Tail […]
Historic Talbot-Lago Race Car Joins B&B’s Quail Roster
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – June 16, 2009 – The seminal Bonhams & Butterfields automotive auction in Carmel will offer yet another singular competition car to its roster this summer: the ex-Jacques Swaters, Ecurie Belgique 1948 Talbot-Lago T26C, to be offered without reserve. The bespoke French race car, chasis number 11006, […]
Rare Delahaye Slated for WWG Auburn
AUBURN, INDIANA (June 15, 2009) – Worldwide Auctioneers announced today that an exceptional 1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Disappearing Top Convertible by famed streamlined coachbuilder Figoni & Falashi will headline the line- up of exclusive consignments for its second The Auburn Auction on September 5th. Lauded by Club Delahaye archivists as […]
New Design Exhibit Opening Soon at the Petersen
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, (June 11, 2009) – At a time when the world’s automakers are frantically trying to survive an economic downturn while simultaneously inventing new technologies to make the world a cleaner, safer place to live, good design becomes extremely critical. Because automobiles are often as much of an […]
Stars, Legends, and Rarities Topped B&B’s Greenwich Sale
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT, (June 10, 2009) – Clark Gable’s Packard Darrin, the Rolls-Royce driven by Robert Redford in The Great Gatsby, President Woodrow Wilson’s Silver Ghost, and racing legend Fitch Whitmore’s Le Mans Special were hot lots at the annual Bonhams auction, held at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, June […]
Ex-Phil Hill Jag C-type Joins RM’s Monterey Lineup
Image by Darin SchabelBLENHEIM, ONTARIO, CANADA (June 10, 2009) – A historic 1952 Jaguar C-Type Sports Racing Car that was driven to victory in 1952 by the legendary Phil Hill to claim the Jaguar C-Type’s first North American racing victory has joined the starting line-up for RM Auctions Sports & […]
Russo Consigns Legendary Greenwood Corvette to Monterey
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA (June 5, 2009) – The 9th Annual Russo and Steele ‘Sports & Muscle at the Marriott’ auction event will present a range of the most luxurious and collectable European sports, American muscle, Hot rods and custom automobiles. Superior customer service, unparalleled quality automobiles, a unique and memorable event […]
Vintage Saabs to Cross the Block in August
EVERGREEN, COLORADO (June 8, 2009) – Saab enthusiasts, like auto fanatics in general, really get excited over live auctions… especially when they feature rare and unique vintage Saabs. Just the thought makes the eyes widen, ears perk up, and the heart beat faster. So this year the central organizing committee […]
Pebble Beach to Feature the Cars of Bentley
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA (June 9, 2009) – The early 3 Litre car that ushered in the legend of Bentley at Le Mans will be among the many storied and stylish Bentleys showcased when the 59th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance takes place on Sunday, Aug. 16. Event organizers also plan […]