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Lt. Colonel Virgil “Gus” Grissom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEScottsdale, AZ (October 18, 2006) – This year Russo and Steele will sell former Astronaut Gus Grissom’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. It’s not just a spectacular specimen of a Chevrolet Corvette, but it is a piece of American history as well. Corvette and auction history will be made at…

Auburn, IN – Kruse International made history holding one of the rarest auctions ever held in the USA. It was a packed house with bidders who traveled from all over the world to see one of the best car collections to ever be sold at auction. Mr. Robert Phelps sold his entire personal collection of…

Bonhams’ tradition for holding outstanding sales at Stafford continued this weekend with the first ever two-day sale in which 78% of the 700 lots sold for £1-million. With a reputation as Europe’s foremost auctioneer of collectible motorcycles, Bonhams once again offered an unbeatable selection of machines, memorabilia and parts. The two-day auction commenced with the…

Seven cars from the collection of a Paris-based American classic car enthusiast have provided a unique foundation for H&H’s final sale of 2006 – Buxton, November 21/22. Topping the list is one of the famous and immensely desirable quartet of Fox & Nicholl Talbot 105 Team Cars of 1931. The crowning glory of ‘GO 54’…

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (October 2006) – As part of its ongoing commitment to serving the collector car hobby, Hagerty is launching new web resources to address the growing concerns over ethanol-blended fuels and their possible effects on collector vehicles. Reaching out to car clubs, industry advocates, parts manufacturers and ethanol producers for the latest up-to-date…

Boise, ID (October 23, 2006) HotRodHotLine, (HRHL) a leading Hot Rod Internet site, has been working in conjunction with Ford Motor Company in preparation for the 75th Anniversary of the 1932 Ford that will take place in 2007. Announced at the 57th Grand National Roadster show during its annual Hall of Fame luncheon, a list…

Aston Martin Racing finished first and fourth at the Monterey Sports Car Championships at Laguna Seca on Saturday 21 October. Pedro Lamy and Stephane Sarrazin taking the final victory of the 2006 American Le Mans Series in their Aston Martin DBR9, the team’s fifth win this year. Aston Martin Racing finished second in the teams…

Motorcycles, furniture, collectibles and memorabilia owned by the legendary actor Steve McQueen highlight Bonhams & Butterfields’ annual offering of vintage bikes and motoring collectibles at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles on November 11, 2006. As a kick-off event for the popular LA Love Ride, the auction is attracting interest from collectors, fans and…

Auburn, IN – Saturday October 21, 2006 at 10 a.m., one of the rarest auctions to be held in the USA will take place. Mr. Robert Phelps is selling his entire personal collection of outstanding cars at the Kruse Auction Park located in Auburn, Indiana, just off of exit 126 on I-69. Bank of America…