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Dec 21, 2024 - STORIES
Bonhams Auction at Christmas: An Avoided Risk
Bonhams’ final auction of 2024 saw mixed results: Aston Martins performed exceptionally, while a Koenigsegg CCXR Coupé and Porsche Carrera Classic failed to sell. The 1925 Bugatti Type 35A sold for £552,000, and a Bentley GTC fetched a record £55,775.
Dec 14, 2024 - STORIES
RM Sotheby's Auction in Dubai: Different Country, Top Lot Found
RM Sotheby’s Dubai auction saw remarkable sales, with 73% of lots sold, including rare Paganis, Ferraris, and Mercedes. Highlights included a Pagani Zonda LM Roadster ($11M) and valuable lessons for collectors about flipping and provenance.
Dec 7, 2024 - STORIES
Historics and H&H: A Black Friday Decided by Bidders
Car auctions by Historics and H&H show a market downturn, with lower turnovers despite higher sales rates. Special models like a Ferrari F430 and Porsche 924 Turbo achieved record prices, but average values dropped significantly.
Nov 30, 2024 - STORIES
RM Sotheby’s Auction in Munich: Christmas Gift from Germany
RM Sotheby’s Munich auction highlighted Dieter Aumann’s collection, achieving an 89.66% sell-through rate. Top cars included a €3.6M Mercedes Type 122 and €3.46M Porsche 550 Spyder, while modern vehicles struggled.
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Small Auctions on the Rise: Iconic Shakes the Market with CCA Acquisition
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ACA in Norfolk: Little Budget, Big Pleasure
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RM Sotheby’s in London: Tradition Pays Off
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RM Sotheby’s for Rudi Klein: When Rust Turns to Gold
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Prewar Auction Deals: Lessons from Bonhams and RM Sotheby's
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Mercedes-Benz: The Brand of Auction Records
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Bonhams Triumphs at Zoute 2024 Auction
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WB & Sons and Hampson: A Bazaar of Wild Auction Prices
