Archive
18/01/2023
Mecum. Is all that glitters gold?
The Mecum auction in Kissimmee, Florida saw the sale of 2,951 cars for a turnover of $224,729,090, with a growth of 11.7% compared to last year. The top lot was a 1992 Ferrari F40 which sold for $3,135,000. Prices were more realistic this year, and buyers were more attentive to prices. The Porsche Carrera GT experienced a drop in prices, while the Chevrolet 454 SS Pick-up set a new record. The cheapest car was a 1996 Volkswagen Golf Harlequin, and a 1962 Lockheed 1329 Jetstar without engine or instrumentation, which was once owned by Elvis Presley, was also sold.
13/01/2023
Arnolt-Bristol. The Rarest Brands in the Top 100 Collections
The Arnolt-Bristol "Bolide" is a lesser-known brand of car designed by Franco Scaglione and produced by Bertone in the early 1950s. Named after its creator, American industrialist Stanley H.
11/01/2023
The phenomenon of Online Auctions. Browsing through 2022
Online auctions for collector cars have exploded during the pandemic, with sites like Bring a Trailer leading the way, surpassing $1 billion in sales in 2022. Other platforms like PCARMARKET, Collecting Cars, The Market by Bonhams, and Car & Classic have also seen success, with records being broken for cars like a Lamborghini Murcielago and a Datsun 240Z. However, not all high-priced cars have sold, leaving uncertainty for the future of online auctions and their impact on traditional auctions. Despite this, the market for online auctions continues to grow, with sites offering interesting and diverse cars for every budget.
06/01/2023
American-LaFrance The Rarest Brands in the Top 100 Collections
American-LaFrance is considered the biggest name in the history of fire engines in the US. The company's innovations include transitioning from steam to internal combustion engines and the cab forward design.
04/01/2023
Kissimmee Preview. On the hunt for records
The Kissimmee 2023 auction is expected to be record-breaking, with over 4,000 lots and a potential turnover of $250 million. Among the notable cars for sale are a Ferrari F40 with Classiche certification, a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, a 1969 Chevrolet Berger Camaro, a 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona NASCAR, a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray, and nine Ford GTs. The Rick Grant III collection includes a 1959 Porsche 718 RSK and a 1959 BMW 507 Roadster. The sale also includes three Shelby Cobras, three Mercedes-Benz 300SLs, and a Mustang Boss 429 Fastback.
28/12/2022
Auctions: Cliff’s gift
The article discusses the surprising results of auctions of various classic cars that were held in 2022. The auctions featured cars of various makes, models and conditions, with some requiring complete restoration while others were almost new. The article highlights the surprising amount of money that some of these classic cars fetched at auctions, including a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE, a 2000 Honda S2000, a 1990 Mazda MX-5, a 1964 Morris Mini Cooper S and a 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 that was once owned by Niki Lauda. The article shows that classic cars continue to be popular among collectors, and that they can command high prices.
23/12/2022
TCCT Virtual Garage 2022: last deals of the year
This article discusses the return of the Virtual Garages of TCCT, following several auctions. The rules of the event remain the same, with three types of collectors participating: "The Cautious," "The Sober," and "The Wealthy," each with different limits on the amount they are willing to spend on car purchases. While "The Cautious" does not purchase any cars above €100,000, "The Sober" sets a limit of €750,000, and "The Wealthy" has no limit on their spending.
21/12/2022
Bonhams London. Nice stable climate
The article reports on the results of a recent Bonhams car auction, held at the company's headquarters in London. Out of the 29 available cars, 21 were sold, generating a total of £6,302,700 (€7,239,975) in takings, and an average price per car of £315,135 (€362,000). The top lot of the sale was a 1969 Lamborghini Miura S, which sold for £1,067,800 (€1,226,600), while a 1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S sold for £460,000 (€528,400), and a 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0 SE sold for £276,000 (€317,000). Other cars sold included a 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 Vantage Sports Saloon and a 1925 Bugatti Type 30 Skiff Tourer.
16/12/2022
Forgotten Legends Lola T70
This article highlights the career of Eric Broadley, an English manufacturer whose success in motorsport was overshadowed by competitors like John Cooper and Colin Chapman.
14/12/2022