Auctions


Sports Car Digest 05.03.2010
2010 Gooding & Company Amelia Island Auction Preview

2010 Gooding & Company Amelia Island Auction Preview
Gooding & Company will hold its inaugural Amelia Island Auction event on Friday, March 12th on the grounds of the Amelia Island Plantation in Florida. Gooding becomes the second auction to be held during the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance weekend, joining RM Auctions’ Automobiles of Amelia Island sale. “The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance has become [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 05.03.2010
Sandown Park Auction Results – Barons

Sandown Park Auction Results – Barons
Barons made a strong start to 2010 at Sandown Park on February 9th, with a hall packed with prospective buyers and 70% of the lots finding new homes. The two headline cars both found new homes, as the magnificent Le Mans-specification 1956 Austin-Healey 100/4 sold for £43,600, while the 1958 Jaguar XK150 drophead coupé achieved £40,250. Read [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 02.03.2010
2010 Automobiles of Amelia Island Auction Preview – RM Auctions

2010 Automobiles of Amelia Island Auction Preview – RM Auctions
RM Auctions will hold its 2010 Automobiles of Amelia Island auction on Saturday, March 13th in Amelia Island, Florida. Held in partnership with the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, RM Auctions’ 12th annual auction will once again be staged on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. “Over the past 11 years, RM has established a proven [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 01.03.2010
H&H Pavilion Gardens Auction Results

H&H Pavilion Gardens Auction Results
H&H Auction held its first auction of 2010 on February 16-17 at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, with the top sale going to a Porsche RS 2.7 Lightweight. The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight, one of the 17 original right hand drive Lightweights, was a successful international rally car early in its life, [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 24.02.2010
BMW 328 Mille Miglia Büegelfalte Offered at RM Monaco Sale

BMW 328 Mille Miglia Büegelfalte Offered at RM Monaco Sale
A 1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia ‘Büegelfalte’, chassis no. 85032, will make its auction debut at RM’s inaugural Sporting Classics of Monaco sale on 1st May, 2010 at the Grimaldi Forum. This very significant pre-war sports racing car brings factory Le Mans and Mille Miglia experience, in addition to its unique open ‘Büegelfalte’ streamliner body. [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 23.02.2010
Bonhams Oxford Automobile Auction Consignments

Bonhams Oxford Automobile Auction Consignments
A collection of quality motor cars, spanning every decade, starting with a 1910 Hupmobile Model 20 Tourer (estimate £10,000 – 12,000), and going through to a 2005 Ferrari/Foreman Mk4 V12 Spyder Recreation (estimate £65,000 – 85,000) are being offered at the Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia sale in Oxford on 6th March 2010. Last year’s [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 16.02.2010
Headline Cars Added to Gooding Amelia Island Auction

Headline Cars Added to Gooding Amelia Island Auction
Gooding & Company announced four distinctive automobiles from the historic past of Porsche, Bugatti and Alfa Romeo for its first-ever Amelia Island Auction on March 12 in Amelia Island, Florida. As part of the 70+ automobile auction, two cornerstone cars of Dr. Peter and Susan Williamson’s famed Bugatti Collection are being offered, a 1932 [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 08.02.2010
Aston Martin DB2 ‘VMF 65′ Featured at Bonhams Auction

Aston Martin DB2 ‘VMF 65′ Featured at Bonhams Auction
The Aston Martin DB2 Team Car ‘VMF 65’ will headline the 11th annual Bonhams auction of Aston Martin and Lagonda Motor Cars and Related Automobilia. The auction will be held on 22nd May 2010 at Aston Martin Lagonda Limited Works Service, Newport Pagnell. ‘VMF 65’ – the ex-Works 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Team Car, Registration no. [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 08.02.2010
Buess Collection Featured at Houston Sale – Worldwide

Buess Collection Featured at Houston Sale – Worldwide
A 1934 Rolls-Royce PII Continental Roadster from the Buess Collection, one of only two Continental Roadsters ever built, will headline Worldwide Auctioneers’ 2010 Houston Classic Auction. It will be offered for sale along with the complete Buess Collection itself, entirely without reserve, taking the count of “no reserve” automobiles to more than 100. “Formerly [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 05.02.2010
2010 Kissimmee Auction Results – Mecum

2010 Kissimmee Auction Results – Mecum
Mecum Auction staged its Kissimmee Auction January 28-31, 2010 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, resulting in total gross sales (excluding buyer’s premium) of $25.6 million and a 71% sell-through rate. Amid a crowd of 29,000 spectators and bidders, the Mecum Auction Company sold hundreds of vehicles ranging from high-end classics and muscle [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 03.02.2010
O’Quinn Cars Offered at Amelia & Fort Lauderdale – RM Auctions

O’Quinn Cars Offered at Amelia & Fort Lauderdale – RM Auctions
RM Auctions announced the consignment of a wide range of motor cars from the estate of Mr. John M. O’Quinn to its upcoming sales in Amelia Island and Fort Lauderdale, Florida in March. A lifelong motoring enthusiast, John O’Quinn was regarded as one of the most prolific car collectors in the United States. From 2003 up [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 02.02.2010
Ferrari 250 GTO Offered For Sale – RM Auctions

Ferrari 250 GTO Offered For Sale – RM Auctions
RM Auctions announced that it is representing the 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis no. 4675 GT) for private treaty sale. The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (chassis no. 4675 GT) is one of only 36 250 GTOs originally produced and one of a limited few with Series II GTO bodywork. In addition to being considered one of [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 01.02.2010
2010 Scottsdale Auction Results – Russo and Steele

2010 Scottsdale Auction Results – Russo and Steele
Russo and Steele was scheduled to hold its 10th annual Sports & Muscle in Scottsdale auction January 20-24, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering more than 600 cars over five days. That is, until a 100-year storm hit the region on Thursday, January 21st, inflicting serious damage on the tent city where they stage their auction. [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 27.01.2010
2010 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Results

2010 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Results
Barrett-Jackson recorded more than $68 million in total sales during the 39th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, an 11% increase from Scottsdale 2009. The 2010 Scottsdale event featured nearly 1,200 vehicles all for sale at no reserve. The weather in Arizona had little impact on the auction, as no cars were [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 26.01.2010
2010 Retromobile Auction Results – Bonhams

2010 Retromobile Auction Results – Bonhams
Bonhams held its third annual Automobiles d‘Exception à Retromobile sale on January 23, 2010 at the Porte de Versailles in Paris, resulting in sales of 6.3 million euros and a 60% sold rate. Taking place during the 35th Rétromobile exhibition, Bonhams Automobiles d‘Exception auction garnered an international audience in the room as well as the large [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 24.01.2010
Russo and Steele Resumes and Tucker Convertible Will Be Sold

Russo and Steele Resumes and Tucker Convertible Will Be Sold
Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions announced that when the 10th Anniversary Collector Car Auction re-opens to the public and resumes auction operations on Sun., Jan. 24 at 8 a.m., the world’s only 1948 Tucker Convertible will be sold on the Russo and Steele block. Following the severe storm that hit Scottsdale on Thursday night, the [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 24.01.2010
2010 Scottsdale Auction Results – Gooding & Company

2010 Scottsdale Auction Results – Gooding & Company
Gooding & Company held its 2010 Scottsdale Auction event on January 22-23 in Scottsdale, Arizona, achieving nearly $34 million in total sales and an impressive 91% of lots sold. Gooding’s 3rd annual Scottsdale auction lasted two days for the first time, with an additional auction on Friday, January 22nd in addition to the original Saturday, January [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 23.01.2010
2010 Automobiles of Arizona Auction Results – RM Auctions

2010 Automobiles of Arizona Auction Results – RM Auctions
RM Auctions returned to the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Arizona on January 21-22 for its 2010 Automobiles of Arizona auction event, posting over $19.6 million in total sales with an strong 89% of lots sold. RM’s annual Arizona auction was extended to two days this year with the addition of a British-themed evening auction on [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 23.01.2010
Gooding & Co. Scottsdale Day One Auction Results

Gooding & Co. Scottsdale Day One Auction Results
Gooding & Company sold a total of 49 out of 52 lots earlier today, collectively earning nearly $15 Million in sales from its first Friday auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition to the top-selling 1956 Jaguar D-Type, two other cars crossed the million dollar mark at Gooding & Company today: (Lot 9) the 1934 [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 22.01.2010
The British are Coming Auction Results – RM Auctions

The British are Coming Auction Results – RM Auctions
RM Auctions’ 11th annual Automobiles of Arizona features two days of auctions, starting with the ‘The British Are Coming’ Thursday, January 21st evening sale that showcased a host of great British marques. In total, 55 lots were offered – many without reserve – with total unofficial sales approaching $6 million. Read the rest of The British [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 22.01.2010
911 RS Lightweight Headlines H&H Pavilion Gardens Auction

911 RS Lightweight Headlines H&H Pavilion Gardens Auction
A 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight headlines the first H&H auction of 2010, held February 16-17 at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire. In addition to the Porsche, the first of eight H&H auctions scheduled for 2010 has already attracted a number of notable consignments as well. Vehicle entries for this auction will remain [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 20.01.2010
2010 Retromobile Auction Preview – Bonhams

2010 Retromobile Auction Preview – Bonhams
Bonhams will hold its third annual Automobiles d ‘Exception à Retromobile sale on January 23, 2010 at the Porte de Versailles in Paris, taking place during the 35th Rétromobile exhibition. Bonhams will offer 99 motor cars and 50 items of automobilia by auction, headlined by a 28-car collection belonging to an Andalusian industrialist that includes [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 19.01.2010
Ferrari Collection Added to RM Monaco Auction

Ferrari Collection Added to RM Monaco Auction
A significant Ferrari collection, including a 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France, has been added to RM Auctions’ Sporting Classics of Monaco sale, taking place at the Grimaldi Forum on 1st May, 2010. “RM has quickly established itself as Europe’s leading seller of vintage Ferraris at auction,” says Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 18.01.2010
2010 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Preview

2010 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Preview
The 39th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale kicks off Monday, January 18th, running through Sunday, January 24th, with cars beginning to cross the block the afternoon of Tuesday, January 19th. Barrett-Jackson has welcomed more than 200,000 visitors to the Scottsdale event each of the last two years, and has another strong slate [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 15.01.2010
Zach Rolls-Royce Collection Featured at RM Monaco Sale

Zach Rolls-Royce Collection Featured at RM Monaco Sale
A private collection of 26 Rolls-Royce motor cars from German entrepreneur Hans-Günther Zach has been consigned to the RM Auction Sporting Classics of Monaco sale, 1st May, 2010. A passionate, lifelong motoring enthusiast, Zach’s ardor for the Rolls-Royce marque dates back to a childhood dream of one day owning a car by the famed English automobile [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 15.01.2010
2010 Scottsdale Auction Preview – Russo and Steele

2010 Scottsdale Auction Preview – Russo and Steele
Russo and Steele will hold its 10th annual Sports & Muscle in Scottsdale auction January 20-24, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering more than 600 cars over five days, a big change from its first auction in January 2001 where only 45 automobiles crossed the block. Russo and Steele auctions typically focus on European sports cars, American [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 12.01.2010
2010 Scottsdale Auction Preview – Gooding & Company

2010 Scottsdale Auction Preview – Gooding & Company
Gooding & Company will hold its 2010 Scottsdale Auction event on January 22-23 at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale, Arizona. The 3rd annual Scottsdale auction will comprise two days for the first time, with an additional auction on Friday, January 22nd in addition to the previously scheduled Saturday, January 23rd sale. Read the rest [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 08.01.2010
2010 Automobiles of Arizona Auction Preview – RM Auctions

2010 Automobiles of Arizona Auction Preview – RM Auctions
RM Auctions returns to the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, Arizona on January 21-22 for its 2010 Automobiles of Arizona auction event. The 11th annual Automobiles of Arizona features two days of auctions, starting with the ‘The British Are Coming’ evening sale on Thursday, January 21st that will showcase a host of great British marques, [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 05.01.2010
Early Amelia Island Auction Consignments – RM Auctions

Early Amelia Island Auction Consignments – RM Auctions
A 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Alloy Berlinetta and 1958 Tojeiro Jaguar Sports Racing Car, one of only four built, will headline RM Auctions’ Automobiles of Amelia Island event, March 13th, 2010 in Florida. Headlining the diverse line-up of early consignments for the March 13th event – RM’s 12th annual auction at Amelia Island – the alloy-bodied [...] Related stories:
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Sports Car Digest 04.01.2010
2010 RM Auctions Event Schedule

2010 RM Auctions Event Schedule
RM Auctions released their 2010 auction schedule, with nine events on the calendar including the new Sporting Classics of Monaco sale during the same weekend as the 7th Grand Prix Historique de Monaco. “Since hosting our first European event in 2007, RM has experienced immense growth in the investment-grade segment of the market and rapidly [...] Related stories:
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