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B-J Tops $20m in Palm Beach
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (April 15, 2009) – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company recorded more than $20 million in total sales and delivered its trademark excitement during the 7th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction April 9-11, 2009. The all No Reserve auction featured an eclectic docket, including the “Project American Heroes” 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS custom…
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Pebble Beach to Feature Motorcycle Class
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA (April 14) – The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the annual showcase for the most elegant automobiles on the planet, is inviting motorcycles to appear on its show field for the first time. On Sunday, Aug. 16, amid the classic Bentleys, Bugattis and Ferraris, a select group of motorcycles, including Vincents, Brough Superiors,…
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B-J Introduces Collector Car Insurance in Palm Beach
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (April 13, 2009) – The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company introduced a collector car insurance program for car enthusiasts and collectors worldwide during the 7th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction. “Barrett-Jackson Endorsed Collector Car Insurance”offers comprehensive insurance coverage designed especially for collectors, along with competitive prices and a menu of supplemental services to…
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Portland Historics to Celebrate IMSA GTP
PORTLAND, OREGON (April 13, 2009) – The Baxter Auto Parts Portland Historic Races will highlight a field of 20 International Motorsports Association (IMSA) Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) cars as the feature of this summer’s event. The 33rd annual Portland Historic Races will take place July 10 through 12 at Portland International Raceway, 1940 N Victory…
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Artist Nicolas Hunziker to Honor Jon Fitch
Saratoga Springs, New York – The Saratoga Automobile Museum will honor legendary race car driver John Fitch as part of its Saturday, May 16 Drive for Excellence dinner, which will close out the first annual Spring Invitational auto show for concours quality automobiles. The Invitational, to be held on the museum grounds, will precede Sunday’s…
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Burt’s Bandit Just One Auto Icon Slated for WWG Houston
Worldwide Auctioneers, responsible for the sale of some of the world’s greatest collector cars, has confirmed today that a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am ‘Bandit’ Sports Coupe, currently the property of Mr. Burt Reynolds, will go under the hammer at its fifth annual Houston Classic Auction on May 2nd. Immortalized in the 1970’s movie Smokey…
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DeSoto Breaks Records at WWG Weinberg Sale
Worldwide Auctioneers, responsible for the sale of some of the world’s finest collector cars, achieved a record result at the weekend, selling a 1956 DeSoto FireFlite Hemi Convertible for $154,000 at this year’s first auction of a private collection. The Weinberg Collection, encompassing over 100 vintage automobiles and a significant selection of antiques, was auctioned…
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Car Buffs Find Old Alfa is a Transport of Delight
A RARE 1923 Alfa Romeo RL Super Sport was the centre of attention yesterday as it was driven around the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery car park, Launceston. QVMAG curator of history Jon Addison said that the car was one of only five remaining in the world. This was the first time the Alfa…
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Mecum Launches Monterey Auction
Hyatt Regency Monterey ResortMARENGO, Ill. – The Mecum Auction Company, famous for selling high-performance collector cars and automobilia for more than 20 years, is excited to announce a new Mecum Auction has been established in Monterey, Calif. Mecum’s Monterey Auction will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 12-5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency…
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Hagerty Introduces Operation Ignite!
Hagerty, the nation’s leading provider of collector car insurance, announced the launch of Operation Ignite!, a series of youth-focused programs designed to involve young people in the collector vehicle hobby and ignite a passion for collector cars in the next generation of enthusiasts. Under Operation Ignite! Hagerty will premiere a national Design Contest that targets…