Mecum Auctions is expanding to Texas with the addition of a new Dallas Auction, scheduled to be held October 7-8, 2011 at the Dallas Convention Center. “The past few years have marked exciting growth for Mecum Auctions as we have successfully expanded across the country with new auction locations, more days at each event, and increasing car counts to best serve our customers,” said Dana Mecum. … [Read more...]
Bonhams Goodwood Auction 2011 – Aston Martin Featured
The Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011 auction will be staged 1 July on the Tapestry Lawn at Goodwood House. A 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Cabriolet, previously owned by Grand Prix and sports-racing driver Innes Ireland, is one of the highlights of the 19th annual Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed sale. … [Read more...]
Auctions America by RM Expands to Vintage Motorcycles
Auctions America by RM, a subsidiary of RM Auctions, is expanding to include a vintage motorcycle division with the acquisition of Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions. Classic and antique motorcycle expert Glenn Bator will lead the new division for Auctions America. The company will present its first extensive bike offering at its second annual ‘Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction’ scheduled September 1 – 4, 2011 … [Read more...]
New Auction House in England – Silverstone Auctions
Silverstone Auctions recently opened for business in the new ‘Wing’ building at famed Silverstone. A joint venture between Silverstone Circuits and Midlands automotive entrepreneur Nick Whale, Silverstone Auctions will specialise in significant auctions of classic cars, modern supercars, all types of competition cars, modern and historic motorcycles and automotive memorabilia. Silverstone Auctions’ Managing … [Read more...]
Steve McQueen Porsche 911S Featured at RM Monterey 2011
A 1970 Porsche 911S formerly owned by Steve McQueen, and featured in his Hollywood film Le Mans, will be offered by RM Auctions at their upcoming Monterey sale on August 19 – 20, 2011. Built to the highest 1970 specification, complete with air conditioning and a full complement of factory options, the Slate Grey Porsche 911S stars in the film’s opening sequence as McQueen’s character, hotshot Porsche driver, … [Read more...]
RM Auctions Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2011 – Headline Cars
The inaugural RM Auctions Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este sale will be held 21st May 2011 on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. The Villa d’Este auction will be headlined by the 1953 Ferrari 250 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta, chassis number 0352 MM / 0239 EU, and a 1965 Ford GT Works Prototype Roadster, chassis number GT/111, one of just five prototype roadsters built, in addition to … [Read more...]
Steve McQueen Husqvarna – Bonhams Quail Motorcycle 2011
Bonhams will hold their Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2011 auction on May 14th at Quail Lodge in Carmel, California, headlined by what is understood to be the very motorcycle featured on the front cover of the August 1971 issue of Sports Illustrated being ridden by Steve McQueen. The 1971 Husqvarna 400 was originally purchased from the Steve McQueen Estate Sale in 1984 at Harrah’s Auto Collection in Las Vegas. … [Read more...]
Gooding Amelia Island Auction 2011 – Featured Italian Cars
Italian collector cars will receive a lot of focus at the upcoming Gooding & Company Amelia Island Auction 2011, to be held Friday, March 11th at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation in Florida. Highlighted Italian offerings at the Gooding Amelia Island auction include the 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Prototype, 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Cabriolet, 1953 Siata 208 CS Berlinetta, 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, 1964 Ferrari 250 … [Read more...]
Auctions America by RM and Carlisle Events Joint Venture
Auctions America by RM and Carlisle Events entered into a joint marketing and corporate cooperation agreement beginning this year, in an effort to leverage each others’ core competencies to stage co-branded events. With the agreement, Carlisle Events will exclusively present the swap meet and car corral components at the annual Spring and Fall Auctions America by RM events held at the Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, … [Read more...]
Shelby Cobra Featured at Fort Lauderdale 2011 – Auctions America
Now flying under the Auctions America by RM banner, the three-day Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale sale returns to the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center March 4th, 5th and 6th 2011 with a range of automobiles and motorcycles, including a barn-find 1963 Shelby Cobra (CSX 2080), estimate: $425,000 - $475,000. With only two private owners from new and parked since 1981, the … [Read more...]
RM Auctions Amelia Island Auction 2011 – Featured Cars
RM Auctions is set to continue its strong track record in Florida when it returns to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel for the annual Amelia Island auction, to be held March 12, 2011. Now in its 13th year, the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will showcase over 100 quality motor cars, spanning a century of automotive design, from a series of early Brass Era cars to British and American road … [Read more...]
Worldwide Atlantic City Auction 2011 – Featured Consignments
Worldwide Auctioneers will hold its Classics at the Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City auction on Friday, February 18th, 2011, at The Trump Taj Mahal Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Worldwide Auctioneers looks set to deliver on its promise to take G. Potter King’s long established Atlantic City Catalogue auction to a new level. A 1960 Chrysler 300 F Special Coupe, winner of the 1960 Flying Mile, is just one … [Read more...]
New RM Auctions Event at Salon Prive Concours d’Elegance
RM Auctions selected the Salon Prive Concours d’Elegance at Syon Park, as the venue for its third annual European sale. Themed ‘Quintessentially English’ and scheduled for 23rd June, 2011, the new RM Auctions sale is set to become a regular fixture on the company’s global events calendar, catering specifically for collectors with an affinity for British marques. Max Girardo, Managing Director, RM Europe says, … [Read more...]
Pininfarina Cadillac Featured at Bonhams Grand Palais 2011
The unique 1961 Cadillac ‘Jacqueline’ Coupe, which was created by the Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina in honour of America’s First Lady, Jackie Kennedy, the year that her husband, John F Kennedy, was elected President of the United States, is to be sold in Bonhams’ Paris sale of Motor Cars at the Grand Palais on 5 February 2011. The 1961 Cadillac ‘Jacqueline’ Coupe, which was first displayed at the same venue as … [Read more...]
Barrett-Jackson To Celebrate 40th Anniversary in 2011
Barrett-Jackson plans to pull out all the stops to celebrate its 40th anniversary at their events in Scottsdale from January 17-23, 2011. The milestone event will include a collector car auction at Westworld, the 2nd annual Scottsdale road rally, a cruise-in and many other exciting activities. “Our 40th anniversary will celebrate the automotive passion that has transformed this hobby,” stated Craig Jackson, … [Read more...]