Porsche and Lotus Auction – Bonhams

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Joining its already well established annual marque sales for Aston Martin and Ferrari, Bonhams announced a sale of Porsche and Lotus Motor Cars and Related Automobilia on July 26th at the Silverstone Classic, which this year celebrates 60 years of both the Porsche and Lotus marques. Bonhams also announced that the Richard Lloyd Collection including a Le Mans Porsche 956 will be offered at this … [Read more...]

Monterey Auction Consignments – Russo and Steele

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The 8th annual Russo and Steele "Monterey Sports and Muscle at the Marriott" automobile auction will be held August 14th – 16th in downtown Monterey at the Marriott Hotel. While still accepting consignments, Russo and Steele have already put together a strong and diverse set of cars for their annual Monterey auction. Here are three of our early favorites: 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX3012 … [Read more...]

Astor Collection Results – RM Auctions

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An epic collection of vintage automobiles and pre and postwar memorabilia crossed the auction block as RM Auctions proudly presented the esteemed private collection of So-Cal broadcasting veteran, Art Astor. Comprising of 200 cars and 786 lots of memorabilia, the three-day sale was the largest auction of its kind ever to be held in Southern California. … [Read more...]

Rolls-Royce Auction Results – Bonhams

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Bonhams' sale is always a key part of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club Annual Rally and this year once again the saleroom was packed with collectors and enthusiasts from far and wide. Almost 90% of all lots sold, and with very good depth of bidding on the more valuable cars, prices achieved were strong, as illustrated by the top five lots: … [Read more...]

Talbot-Lago T150 C SS at Quail Lodge Auction – Bonhams

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Bonhams & Butterfields announced the ex-Pierre Boncompagni, Ecurie Nice 1939 Talbot-Lago T150 C SS as one of their featured consignments at their annual summer auction at Quail Lodge.This extraordinary motorcar is one of only four such examples of Pourtout's coachwork fitted to the famous Talbot-Lago T150 C SS chassis and designed by Georges Paulin, whose innovative coachwork cheated … [Read more...]

Legendary Lagonda at Quail Lodge Sale – Bonhams

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Bonhams & Butterfields to sell renowned Lagonda at Quail Lodge sale in August Known as "EPE 97", this highly important 1936 Lagonda Rapide LG45, featured in all key publications on the marque and noted in many as "The most famous Lagonda of all", was prepared by celebrated specialists Fox Nicholl and raced extensively in 1936 and 1937. It has also been campaigned successfully at major … [Read more...]

Monterey Sports and Muscle Auction – Russo and Steele

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The 8th annual Russo and Steele "Monterey Sports and Muscle at the Marriott" automobile auction will be held August 14th – 16th in downtown Monterey at the Marriott Hotel. Russo and Steele will start the weekend early on Thursday, August 14th with an automobile preview cocktail reception and silent auction benefiting HeRO. The automobile and memorabilia auction then takes center stage on … [Read more...]

Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Auction Results – Bonhams

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Bonhams Delivers Sizzling Auction Action at its First Greenwich Sale of Collector Motorcars with Sales of Nearly $2.7 Million Determined, competitive bidders did not let the sweltering 98-degree heat deter them from vying for the rare collector motorcars and automobilia Bonhams offered on Sunday, June 8th, at the site of the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance event in Connecticut. Spirited action … [Read more...]

Loseley Park Results – H&H Auctions

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Bugatti & Lamborghini take center stage at H&H Loseley Park Auction With stunning views over the surrounding countryside, the two-day Loseley Park auction attracted visitors from throughout the British Isles as well as Ireland, France, Switzerland, Germany and Italy. While strong telephone bidding from the Americas and Far East helped enliven proceedings still further. … [Read more...]

Joe’s Garage Results – RM Auctions

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Several examples of Southern California's automotive history crossed the auction block as RM Auctions offered the personal collection of Orange County motoring icon, the late Joe MacPherson. A passionate, lifelong auto enthusiast, MacPherson amassed an impressive collection of historic sports, racing and custom cars, as well as vintage motorcycles during his lifetime, many which embodied the … [Read more...]

Sports & Classics of Monterey Update – RM Auctions

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RM Auctions will raise the green flag on a winning line-up of vintage sports, racing and classic cars when they return to Monterey, California in August for their much-anticipated Sports & Classics of Monterey auction event.Now in its 23rd year, the two-day event will be held August 15th and 16th in the heart of historic downtown Monterey, and offer the year's most diverse collection of … [Read more...]

Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook – RM Auctions

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RM Auctions will pay tribute to the innovative work of some of the automotive industry's earliest pioneers when the annual Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook event rolls into Rochester, Michigan on August 2nd, 2008. Set against the stunning backdrop of the majestic Meadow Brook Hall at Oakland University, this year's event will present over 100 years of industry milestones. … [Read more...]

Pebble Beach Auction Consignments – Gooding & Company

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Gooding & Company, the official auction house for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, has announced early entries for its annual Pebble Beach auctions, to be held August 16-17, 2008. Among the significant cars consigned to date are the USRRC championship-winning Lotus-Porsche driven by George Follmer, the acclaimed 1934 Triumph Dolomite 8C-2400 GS, the rare 1938 Sleeping Beauty Alfa Romeo 6C … [Read more...]

Bonhams to Sell First Production D-Type at Goodwood

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The very first production Jaguar D-Type to roll off the line in 1955 will star in Bonhams' Goodwood Festival of Speed sale on July 11, 2008. The 1955 3.4-litre Jaguar D-Type Sports-Racing Two-Seater, chassis no. XKD 509, was raced in the USA by Lou Brero Sr in 1956 – 57. It was subsequently preserved for many years in the magnificent – and discreet - private collection of the late Nigel … [Read more...]

McQueen Porsche 908 at Quail Lodge Sale – Bonhams

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It's that time of year again when the automotive world gears up for the mother of all U.S. motoring events: the Monterey Peninsula Car Week held each August. One of the foremost celebrations of automotive design and performance that week is the Quail Motorsports Gathering, and with that, the seminal Bonhams & Butterfields auction of important collectors' cars. … [Read more...]