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Archive for September, 2007

Russo and Steele - new event in Florida

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

The Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction, a Phoenix-based business and one of Scottsdale’s popular January collector-car auctions, will debut a new auction in March at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
The Florida event will be the third car auction for the 7-year-old Russo and Steele, which conducts an event […]

Antique vehicle auction for Will County

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Antique vehicle collectors from around the world will focus their attention on a tiny corner of Will County this weekend.
George Schaaf, the founder of Schaaf Windows, is selling 63 vintage tractors, cars and trucks as well as dozens of collectible items he’s bought and refurbished through the years. Everything from antique hog oilers to vintage […]

Motorsports Museum Of Orlando Closes Doors, Will Auction Off Collection Of Cars, Motorcycles In October

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Press Release
The MotorSports Museum of Orlando has closed its doors to the public. The entire collection of rare motorcycles and motorsports memorabilia will be auctioned off on October 7, 2007 at the museum’s location on 7324 International Drive. The public auction starts at 10.00am. Preview of the auction items will be held Friday October 5th […]

Barrett-Jackson auction gets cash injection from Endeavour Capital

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Scottsdale’s Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. is getting a “significant minority investment” from Portland, Oregon-based Endeavour Capital.
Barrett-Jackson, known for its collector car auctions in Scottsdale and Palm Beach, Fla., did not disclose the amount of Endeavor’s investment or say what it would do with the infusion of money.
“We accomplished a great deal by building on the […]

CHRISTIES CAR TEAM JOINS BONHAMS

Saturday, September 8th, 2007

Bonhams announced today that Christie’s two most senior motoring directors and one of its most respected motoring consultants will join Bonhams’ Global Motor Car Department on November 1st 2007.
Having just held their sale at Monterey during California’s Pebble Beach Concours last month, the Head of Christie’s International Car Dept, Rupert Banner, and Philip Kantor, Head […]

Christies to end motor auctions

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Christie’s International, the world’s largest auction house, will end sales of cars and close its related department, according to a memo to staff.
Christie’s, which auctioned about $3 billion of art and collectibles in the first half, periodically reviews its business, based on changes in the markets. The decision to close the car department came after […]

Monterey auctions take over $135 million

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Gooding and Co: $61 million
A 1931 Blower Bentley from the E. Anne Klein estate brought $4.51 million, followed by a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder, formerly owned and restored by David Smith of Medina, in close second at $4.45 million.
RM Auction: $46 million
Top sellers were a 1959 Ferrari California Spyder that was a […]

H&H and the-saleroom.com to sell classic vehicles online

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

H&H Classic Auctions has teamed up with the-saleroom.com to allow buyers to view their auction catalogues on line, and bid live from their home or office.
Managing Director Simon Hope, said, “This innovative facility not only allows buyers to view the sales in real time, but hear them as well.

RM Auctions First British Classic Car Sale

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

North American auction house, RM Auctions, is holding its first British sale at Battersea Park on October 31st, in association with Sotheby’s. In addition to Bernie Ecclestone’s 50-strong collection, RM Auctions has announced the addition of two further collections, namely a selection of cars from the stable of businessman Giuseppe Prevosti plus 15 examples from […]