Automotive Auction Coverage

In the market for a Dodge Viper with strobe lights? If so, you are in luck as that very car is included in the Champ Car World Series assets auctioned off June 3rd at the Champ Car headquarters in Indianapolis. Champ Car filed for bankruptcy March 5th in Indianapolis, after its owners agreed to a merger plan with the Indy Racing League. The last Champ Car race was held at Long Beach last month. … [Read more...]

Serious collectors and enthusiasts alike descended on Texas last weekend, as Worldwide Auctioneers presented an outstanding assortment of vintage automobiles at its 4th annual Houston Classic Auction. Held in conjunction with the Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance, the six hour sale attracted bidders from across the USA and Europe, as virtually all eras including Brass, Pre-War, European Sports Cars, American … [Read more...]

Classic car fever swept over the Motor City on the weekend as record crowds attended RM's Classic Car Auction of Michigan in Novi. A spring tradition for auto enthusiasts - this year's event offered a highly diverse and increased line-up of motor cars, highlighted by the sale of two prominent Mid-Western Collections - the esteemed Michigan-based Bud Mick Collection, and the renowned Edwin Oberhaus Collection in … [Read more...]

Coys famous Legende et Passion Monaco auction will take place on Saturday May 10, 2008 at the Espace Fontvielle when some 60 plus classics will go under the hammer. Among the cars on offer will be a 1959 Abarth 750 Bialbero record Monza an ex-Swiss GT Championship car (€60,000 to €90,000 estimate), a 1958 works supported Austin Healey that took part in the 1962 and 1965 Monte Carlo Rallys (€180,000 to €200,000 … [Read more...]

Auto aficionados from across North America and as far away as Europe descended on North Texas on the weekend as local entrepreneur and lifelong collector, Mr. Wayne Davis, offered his personal collection of classic cars at auction. Hosted by Canadian-based RM Auctions, and held at the Wayne Davis Estate in Southlake, it was standing-room only at the single-day event, which not only offered a range of exclusive … [Read more...]

The Worldwide Group has announced the procurement of an array of stunning vintage European road and race cars, set to join the exclusive line up of vehicles to be sold at the Houston Classic Auction, on May 3rd, 2008. The auction will offer the sophisticated collector the opportunity to acquire one of the most desirable sports cars of the 20th century, when a 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS Zagato Spyder goes under the … [Read more...]

The curtain will rise on an epic collection of vintage automobiles and memorabilia, June 27th to 29th as RM Auctions presents the esteemed private collection of Mr. Art Astor. A California native and 50 year broadcasting veteran, Astor is a renowned entrepreneur and passionate collector, having built one of the country's most impressive and diverse collections of vintage automobiles and pre and postwar … [Read more...]