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Prototype Cadillac Not Seen in Decades Coming to Amelia

For the first time in 64 years the first Cadillac to wear the name “Coupe de Ville” will make a public appearance. The site for this historic re-debut is the 18th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on March 10, 2013. Charlie Wilson was the CEO of General Motors from 1946 […]

Barrett-Jackson’s Generates $109m in Scottsdale

Barrett-Jackson Auction Company announced today that its highly anticipated 5000 series, which featured more than 50 unique and rare automobiles, including the company’s famed Salon Collection, generated more than $29.2 million at the company’s iconic Scottsdale auction on January 19, 2013. Preliminary overall sales results, including the 5000 series, are reported […]

RM Totals $36.4m at Single-Day Arizona Biltmore Sale

RM Auctions kicked off its 2013 auction season on a strong note, realizing an impressive $36.4 million in sales* with a strong 89% of all lots sold at its single-day Phoenix, Arizona sale. Held at the prestigious Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, the results represent an all-time high for the […]

Gooding’s 2013 Scottsdale Sale Realizes $52.5m, Up 31% From 2012

Gooding & Company realized $52.5 million at its annual Scottsdale Auctions this weekend. The auction house sold 101 of 104 lots, resulting in a 97% sales rate and an impressive average price of $519,727 per car sold. With a 31% increase from last year’s Scottsdale Auctions, these superb results demonstrate […]

Bonhams’ Scottsdale Auction Totals Nearly $13m

January 18, 2013 – Scottsdale, AZ. – This past Thursday at the beautiful Westin Kierland Resort, Bonhams hosted a record crowd for its second annual Scottsdale Auction, with buyers participating from around the world. Bidders and registrants from no less than 28 countries participated, thus demonstrating the global reach of the Bonhams […]

Blackhawk Automotive Museum Names Tim McGrane as Executive Director

DANVILLE,California. (January 14, 2013) – The highly regarded Blackhawk Automotive Museum has named Timothy P. McGrane as its Executive Director, effective February 1, 2013.  The announcement was made by Mr. Don Williams, President of the Board, and one of the founders of the Museum along with Ken Behring its benefactor.  […]

Petersen Museum Names Peter Mullin Chairman of the Board of Directors

The Petersen Automotive Museum announced today that Peter Mullin has been elected Chairman to its Board of Directors. Joining him as Vice Chair are Bruce Meyer, one of the museum’s most ardent supporters and David Sydorick, a long-time board member. All three are respected business leaders and avid car collectors. […]

2013 Boca Raton Concours to Auction off Four All-New Exotic Vehicles

The seventh annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance presented by Mercedes-Benz USA and AutoNation, the nation’s fastest growing Concours, will auction four all-new exotic vehicles valued at over one million dollars during the Gala Dinner & Show live auction on February 23, 2013 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club […]