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Auctions America kicked off its 2015 auction season with a vibrant return to Fort Lauderdale, FL, on March 27–29, generating $21.3m in total sales with 74% of all lots sold (368/495). The impressive tally marks AA’s strongest Fort Lauderdale performance in the auction’s 13-year history. Bidders hailed from 14 countries and 45 states, and 47% of…

Auction houses have begun to report sales from Arizona Auction Week, and the cumulative $270m total has already eclipsed last year’s record $253m. These numbers do not include post-block deals still in the works or sales figures from Russo and Steele or Silver Auctions. Barrett-Jackson sold more than 1,611 vehicles, and total sales surpassed $130m.…

Join Donald Osborne of Automotive Valuation Services and Ed Fallon of Cave Creek Classics for the annual SCM Rétromobile Reception. The reception will take place Wednesday, February 4, at 4:30 p.m. We’ll enjoy wine and refreshments at the Café Le Jambon à la Broche. The reception will end at 6:00 p.m., an hour before the…

The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance takes place in mid-March, and this year there are four classic car auctions happening in the vicinity. Here is a roundup of some notable early consignments. An 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet (pictured) will cross the block at RM. RM’s sale takes place March 14. View the current consignment list here. Gooding &…

More than 60 SCM subscribers, friends and associates turned out for the fourth annual SCM Rétromobile reception on Wednesday February 4. Donald Osborne, SCM Editor at Large and principal of Automotive Valuation Services, and Ed Fallon of Cave Creek Classics hosted the event, which took place at the Café Jambon a la Broche at the…

Three collector car auctions took place this past weekend in Paris. The most expensive lot was a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder (pictured above). Artcurial sold the car for a record $18.5m. Artcurial reported an 89% sell-through rate and $52m in total sales. View the Artcurial results here. A 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L “Lusso” coupe…

We hope to see you at Amelia Island! Stop by any of our booths, meet the gang and check out our special renewal rates! The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance takes place March 13–15. Cars and Coffee at the Concours is on Saturday, March 14. Publisher Keith Martin returns to serve as a concours judge. SCM…

Auctions America has consigned a 1966 Jaguar XKE Series I 4.2 roadster for their Fort Lauderdale auction. The sale takes place March 27–29. This car has been fully restored and features some upgrades for an improved driving experience on modern roads (Auctions America estimate: $250k–$290k). Read more here.

Sotheby’s has acquired a 25% ownership interest in RM Auctions, which will now be known as RM Sotheby’s. This long-term investment comes as the more than $2 billion market for the finest automobiles continues to grow, presenting increasing opportunities for both companies. Sotheby’s and RM have previously collaborated on successful sales in the U.S. and Europe. The…

Motostalgia is now the Official Auction Company of the SVRA. The partnership kicks off with an exclusive collector car auction at the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational on June 12. This joint venture will provide the true enthusiast the opportunity to enjoy two of the most exciting experiences in motorsports: auctions and vintage racing. “Working with Motostalgia…