Bonhams & Butterfields announced that the ex-James Garner/American International Racing 1968 Corvette L88 will be added to the roster of cars to be sold at their seminal Quail Lodge auction, held August 15th in Carmel, California. The history of the three James Garner/American International Racing (AIR) cars is unique in automotive history, not simply because Garner's AIR team sponsored them … [Read more...]

RM Auctions, the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) and the AACA Museum will turn back the clock this October for their much-anticipated, fifties-inspired Night at the Museum fundraising gala in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Following in the footsteps of last year's sell out event, the October 8th charity gala at Hershey's AACA Museum will be an engaging celebration of the automobile and the … [Read more...]

Hot on the heels of Bonhams' world record at their recent Aston Martin factory auction, Bonhams & Butterfields announces another major consignment to their upcoming auction during the Monterey Peninsula Car Week with an immaculate 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT. Coming to the market after more than 20 years of private ownership, the DB4 GT/0156/R is an original US market car … [Read more...]

An unprecedented and comprehensive assembly of Avions-Voisin motorcars from the "M. Collection" of France will be offered for the first time at auction by Bonhams & Butterfields this August at their Quail Motorsports Gathering sale. … [Read more...]

The "James Cagney Auburn V12 Salon Cabriolet" heads the star cast of outstanding motorcars to be sold at Worldwide Auctioneers The Auburn Auction. The 1934 Auburn V12 Salon Cabriolet used in the movie "The Mayor of Hell' and owned by famous actor James Cagney, will join an exceptional line up of fine automobiles to be presented for sale at this years The Auburn Auction. … [Read more...]

RM Auctions reports the auction market for vintage automobiles is healthy From RM Auctions: Judging by the incredible response and selling percentage of our last several auctions, it appears that the vintage automobile market remains strong and vibrant. 80% of the bidders at our last two California auctions were new registrants, indicating that not only is the market maintaining its strong … [Read more...]

At the Goodwood Festival of Speed auction, held July 11th in Chichester, Bonhams set a new world record auction price for any Jaguar motor car. The 1955 Jaguar D-Type Sports Racing Car 'XKD509' was sold to a British buyer for a magnificent £2,201,500. This figure betters the previous world record of £1,706,000, set in 1999. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]