Classical cars, including the history of the great classical automobiles
March 4th, 2011

The Best Collectors’ Cars Seen At the Fort Lauderdale Classic Cars Auction

The fifth annual Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale is a heaven of classic cars. Amongst the hottest classic cars for sale are: a red 1963 Shelby Cobra ($475,000), a light blue 1957 Chrysler Imperial c…


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February 16th, 2011

Italian Collector Cars On Sale At The Amelia Island Auction

Gooding & Company's Amelia Island Classic Cars Auction shall be held on the 11th of March 2011 at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation in Florida. The Italian collector cars are expected to recei…


September 23rd, 2010

Yes, it’s a Replica, but Rejoice. It’s Still a Rolls Royce

This fabulous-looking Rolls Royce Silver Ghost is actually a replica of the 1913 40/50 HP London-to-Edinburgh tourer, built by I. Wilkinson & Son of Derby in 1975 for the Antique Automobiles Compa…


August 26th, 2010

Why Classic Car Fans Feel Right at Home in a Classic Boat Auction

If you ever get tired of buying classic cars, either in reality or in your imagination, you might try bidding on a wooden boat. Collector cars and boats have more in common than you might think. Engin…


July 15th, 2010

RM to Auction Her Majesty’s Daimler

I once owned the Queen of England's car. Well, okay, one just like it. Okay, okay… almost like it, except hers was a 1984 Daimler long-wheelbase V-12 and mine was a standard-wheelbase 1984 Jagua…


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July 8th, 2010

Gooding & Company to Offer Classic Fiat Berlinetta at 2010 Pebble Beach Auction

Enzo Ferrari, according to none other than Sergio Pininfarina, invented the word "Berlinetta." He derived it from "Berlina," which means sedan, but it was meant to designate his co…


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June 17th, 2010

Our Favorite Chrysler Concept Coupe Hits the Auction Stage

Of all the beautiful concept cars to come out of the Chrysler design studios, this is one of my favorites. Known as the "1953 Chrysler Thomas Special Coupe," it was designed by Virgil Exner …


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May 6th, 2010

Record Sale Prices at Monaco Auction Mock the Recession

If you're feeling sorry for the rich guys due to the recession stop right here. RM Auctions' inaugural Sporting Classics of Monaco has just achieved $45,101,139 in total sales, matching the h…


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April 15th, 2010

Oh, to be in Monaco, Now That Spring is Here!

Actually, any time of the year would do but the month of May is nirvanna for motoring enthusiasts. It begins with the 7th Historic Grand Prix of Monaco on May 1st, when vintage Grand Prix and sporting…


March 25th, 2010

Be It Ever So Humble, 1934 Ford Turns Our Crank at RM Auction

During the month of February and on into March those who live in or visit Florida and have an interest in classic cars are treated to a parade of auctions. They involve the major players like RM, Good…


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