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Last Longbridge Mini set to soar at Silverstone Auctions
The last Mini to leave the famous Longbridge plant was hidden in secret tunnels
Posted: 15 May 2013
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Dita Von Teese's Packard car up for eBay auction at $17,000
Burlesque star Dita Von Teese is selling her 1939 Packard 120, with four days left to bid
Posted: 13 May 2013
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John Lennon's first Ferrari to auction through Bonhams
Cheque books at the ready! John Lennon's first car, a Ferrari 330GT 2+2 will auction in July
Posted: 10 May 2013
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Princess Diana's Audi convertible valued at $39,000 at Coys
Coys will auction Princess Diana's 1994 Audi convertible at Blenheim Palace
Posted: 9 May 2013
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How to pick a winning classic car marque
A winning classic car marque means more than just Ferrari and Aston Martin
Posted: 1 May 2013
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'$2m' Aston Martin coupe to auction at Sotheby's
A 'Supersonic' 1956 Aston Martin coupe valued at $2m is to auction at Sotheby's NY in November
Posted: 30 April 2013
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1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead realises $193,500 at RAF Hendon
The 1955 Jaguar XK140 Drophead Coupe provided a fitting top lot in a distinctly British sale
Posted: 30 April 2013
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'Barn find' Jaguar E-Type up 263% on estimate
A 1961 E-Type 'Barn find' Jaguar discovered in a UK garage auctions for $169,000
Posted: 30 April 2013
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Winston Churchill's Daimler DB18 achieves a victorious $614,500
Winston Churchill used the Daimler DB18 during and after the second world war
Posted: 30 April 2013
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1967 Ferrari 330 GTS spearheads Don Davis auction at $1.9m
A magnificent 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS by Pininfarina topped the Texas car dealer's collection
Posted: 29 April 2013
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Vincent Black Shadow motorbike leads Bonhams' auction
The ex-works, Montlhery speed record attempt Vincent Black Shadow motorbike sold for $176,500
Posted: 29 April 2013
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2011 HRT Formula One car up for eBay auction
Pirelli is auctioning a 2011 HRT Formula One car that is surplus to requirements
Posted: 25 April 2013
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1960 Bertone 'Jet' DB4GT to star at Bonhams' Aston Martin sale
The unique 1960 Aston Martin DB4GT with coachwork by Bertone is nicknamed 'The Jet'
Posted: 24 April 2013
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Up 18% in a year - this classic car marque is leading the way
Recently voted the world's most powerful brand, classic models continue to excel at auction
Posted: 24 April 2013
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1933 Lancia Astura Drophead to see $167,500 at Silverstone
A rare 1933 Lancia Astura Drophead Coupe comes to auction on May 17
Posted: 23 April 2013
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Gullwing Mercedes makes new house record at H&H
An elegant Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing brings $1m to H&H - a new auction house record
Posted: 22 April 2013
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'$46,000' Jaguar E-Type discovered in a garage
The $46,000-estimated 'barn-find' Jaguar E-Type is to auction at Bonhams this month
Posted: 20 April 2013
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Five special edition Ferraris to auction in Italy
Five special edition Ferraris, including one so fast it cannot be driven on the road, are to auction
Posted: 19 April 2013
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Don Davis' classic car collection holds $14m estimate at RM Auctions
Investor and collector Don Davis' classic cars include the 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS
Posted: 15 April 2013
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Breaking Bad Toyota Tercel up for sale in Albuquerque
The 1983 Toyota Tercel driven by Breaking Bad's Jessie Pinkman wasn't meant to sell just yet
Posted: 11 April 2013
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Steve McQueen's Indian motorcycle expected to bring $43,000
Steve McQueen's board-track racing Indian motorcycle will cross the block at Bonhams
Posted: 9 April 2013
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Ferrari Enzo Berlinetta to command bids of $1.3m at Bonhams
Bonhams' auction will feature a Ferrari Enzo Berlinetta, Mercedes 300SL and a Bentley Tourer
Posted: 8 April 2013
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'Eleanor' Ford Mustang GT500 to auction with Mecum
The legendary 'Eleanor' Ford Mustang GT500 starred in Gone in 60 Seconds
Posted: 7 April 2013
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Isle of Man TT memorabilia up for bids on eBay
Memorabilia from the Isle of Man TT races will sell, including a sign from Ballaugh Bridge
Posted: 6 April 2013
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1934 Alfa Romeo could auction for $2.7m
A 1934 Alfa Romeo is to cross the block at Bonhams' Goodwood Festival of Speed
Posted: 3 April 2013
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Maserati 300S Sports-Racing Spider offered at Goodwood auction
Bonhams will offer a Maserati 300S Sports-Racing Spider at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Posted: 31 March 2013
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Steve McQueen's Chevrolet Styleline makes $84,000 in Florida
Steve McQueen's 1951 Chevrolet Styleline was also owned by Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars
Posted: 26 March 2013
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Fangio Grand Prix Mercedes to auction at Bonhams
Fangio's 1954 Mercedes - a double Grand Prix winning car - will auction at Goodwood on July 12
Posted: 19 March 2013
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Winston Churchill's Morris Oxford sees $77,000 in Scotland
Winston Churchill's very British Morris Oxford joins a Yorkshire classic car collection
Posted: 18 March 2013
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Unique 1967 Shelby Super Snake set for roaring success at Mecum
The first and only 1967 Shelby Super Snake is destined for strong bids in Indianapolis
Posted: 14 March 2013
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1935 Duesenberg Model SJ auctions for $4.5m at Amelia Island
One of the most beautiful 1935 Duesenberg Model SJs has sold with stellar results
Posted: 11 March 2013
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Elton John's Ferrari auctions on March 12
Elton John's ostentatious Ferrari Testarossa carries a $164,000 top estimate ahead of the auction
Posted: 11 March 2013
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1946 Indian Chief with sidecar to see $66,000 in NZ motorcycle auction
A 1946 Indian Chief with sidecar has travelled less than 20 miles since restoration
Posted: 8 March 2013
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Cristiano Ronaldo's $325,000 Ferrari 599 GTB to auction on eBay
The Ferrari 599 GTB that Cristiano Ronaldo crashed in Manchester will come to auction
Posted: 8 March 2013
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Ferrari 250GT SWB re-creation leads collector cars at $381,000
A re-creation 1968 Ferrari 365/250GT SWB was one of two such re-creations to auction in Oxford
Posted: 4 March 2013
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1961 Chrysler 300G Covertible makes $130,000 in Verde auction
A rare 1961 Chrysler 300G Covertible led the Verde Classics Museum auction
Posted: 26 February 2013
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Bruce Weiner microcar auction sells FMR 'Tiger' for record $322,500
The world record for a microcar was set at the auction of the Bruce Weiner Museum
Posted: 19 February 2013
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Coca-Cola Goggomobil TL-400 tops Weiner Microcar Museum sale
The sale of a Coca-Cola themed Goggomobil TL-400 led the first day of sales
Posted: 18 February 2013
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McQueen's Le Mans Lola to star at $1m in Silverstone auction
The legacy of Steve McQueen's Le Mans film continues as a 1969 Lola T70 appears at auction
Posted: 13 February 2013
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Mercedes-Benz classic cars up 3.5% in value in January
Classic Mercedes-Benz cars have enjoyed a strong start to 2013, according to a new index
Posted: 10 February 2013
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Iconic Mercedes Gullwing auction could bring $1m+ at Auctions America
The classic 1955 Mercedes Gullwing sports car should attract major attention at auction next month
Posted: 9 February 2013
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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing set for '$950,000' Amelia Island sale
The auction follows the sale of Clark Gable's Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing in January
Posted: 5 February 2013
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Steve McQueen's Chevrolet Styleline will auction in Florida
Valued at up to $59,000, Steve McQueen's 1951 Chevrolet Styleline will see top bids
Posted: 1 February 2013
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'Barn find' Aston Martin DB5 to auction for $314,000?
A 'barn find' Aston Martin DB5 Sports Saloon is to go under the hammer at Bonhams in May
Posted: 28 January 2013
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John Justo Car Collection 1963 Chevrolet Corvette up 10% on estimate
A 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has auctioned for $275,000 at the John Justo Car Collection in Florida
Posted: 28 January 2013
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1927 royal tour Buick expected to make a princely $71,000
A McLauglin-Buick 496, built for the royal tour of Canada in 1927, demands regal bids in Oxford
Posted: 25 January 2013
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First 2014 Corvette C7 brings $1.1m to Scottsdale auction
Preceded by rumours, the very first 2014 Corvette C7 was bought by a top Chevy collector
Posted: 22 January 2013
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George W Bush's pickup sells as Scottsdale reports a 22% increase in sales
The Ford F-150 pickup, signed by George W Bush, sold as part of the 2013 Scottsdale auctions
Posted: 22 January 2013
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Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale auction realises an outstanding $29.2m
Barrett-Jackson's outing at Scottsdale, led by the Batmobile, saw two new world records
Posted: 21 January 2013
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Clark Gable's Mercedes Gullwing makes $2m at Barrett-Jackson
A 1955 Mercedes Gullwing once owned by Clark Gable sold at the Scottsdale classic car auction
Posted: 21 January 2013
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Gus Grissom's Corvette Roadster rockets to $86,000 at Scottsdale
The 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster given to astronaut Gus Grissom saw stellar results
Posted: 21 January 2013
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Original 1966 Batmobile smashes auction record at $4.6m
Scottsdale was topped by the original 1966 Batmobile, though the buyer remains anonymous
Posted: 21 January 2013
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RM Auctions' Scottsdale sale up 42% on 2012 figure
Despite a smaller offering, RM Auction's Scottsdale sale saw a huge leap in value
Posted: 21 January 2013
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Last Morris London taxi revs to $47,500 at Historics auction
The Brooklands for Historics auction stars a Blitz-surviving, bomb-laden Morris London taxi
Posted: 19 January 2013
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1941 'Godfather' Lincolns bring a combined $121,000 at Scottsdale
Bonhams' Scottsdale auction saw strong bids for two 1941 Lincolns used in The Godfather
Posted: 18 January 2013
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1972 Lamborghini Muira SV achieves $1.2m at Bonhams Scottsdale
One of just 150 Lamborghini Muira SVs brought excellent results to the Oldenburg collection
Posted: 18 January 2013
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Lady Astor's Rolls-Royce auctions with 29.3% increase
Lady Astor's Rolls-Royce brought $181,000 at Bonhams yesterday evening
Posted: 18 January 2013
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Lady Astor's Rolls-Royce to auction for $140,000?
Lady Astor's Rolls-Royce is to auction at Bonhams in Arizona this afternoon
Posted: 17 January 2013
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Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce up 573% in UK auction
Superb results for Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce proved his lasting appeal among collectors
Posted: 14 January 2013
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Hagerty classic car index up 13.4% in 12 months
The strong showing of the Hagerty classic car index was helped by the 1974 Iso Grifo SII
Posted: 13 January 2013
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1954 BMW RS54 sidecar roars to $168,000 at Bonhams auction
Bonhams' Las Vegas auction saw the championship-winning 1954 BMW RS54 sidecar lead
Posted: 11 January 2013
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George W Bush's pickup to auction for charity in Scottsdale
George W Bush's signed Ford F-150 pickup truck will benefit military families
Posted: 10 January 2013
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1931 Bugatti Type 54 expected at $4.6m in Bonhams' Paris auction
Bonhams' Grand Palais auction will offer a spectacular Grand Prix 1931 Bugatti Type 54
Posted: 8 January 2013
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Gus Grissom's Corvette Roadster consigned to Scottsdale auction
The 'brass hat' 1967 Corvette Roadster was supplied to astronaut Gus Grissom by GM
Posted: 8 January 2013
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1940 Indian Four motorcycle may see $50,000 in Lattin Collection auction
The Lawrence E Lattin motorcycle collection at Bonhams will star a spectacular 1940 Indian Four
Posted: 7 January 2013
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'The Godfather' 1941 Lincolns provide an offer you can't refuse at Bonhams
Two 1940s Lincolns used in the classic film The Godfather will sell at Bonhams' Scottsdale auction
Posted: 4 January 2013
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1953 Allard Le Mans expected to make $450,000 in Phoenix
One of two Allard entries into the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans race is in excellent racing condition
Posted: 3 January 2013
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Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce will auction for $18,000
A UK auction house is offering Freddie Mercury's Rolls-Royce with an unusually low estimate
Posted: 3 January 2013
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Rare 1967 Shelby GT500 to auction at Scottsdale
A rare example of the 1967 Shelby GT500 has been consigned by the CEO of Planet Cobra
Posted: 1 January 2013
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Top 10 weirdest auction lots of 2012
Aberrant, extraordinary and bizarre: the top 10 weirdest auction lots of 2012
Posted: 31 December 2012
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Unique 1905 LEO two-cycle to highlight Bonhams at $35,000
The long lost LEO two-cycle from 1905 - a unique example - will star in Las Vegas
Posted: 30 December 2012
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Ferrari 250 Berlinetta Competizione to sell at Scottsdale
A Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione could become one of the world's most valuable cars
Posted: 27 December 2012
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First Chevrolet Corvette C7 to auction in Arizona?
Rumours are circulating that the very first Chevrolet Corvette C7 will be sold on January 18
Posted: 27 December 2012
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Classic car market: 2012 auction review
2012 saw some stunning results for classic cars, here's a reminder with our auction review
Posted: 26 December 2012
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Oldenburg family car collection to be offered by Bonhams at Scottsdale
The Oldenburg family car collection will be sold in January, featuring 30 impressive models
Posted: 20 December 2012
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John Justo car collection to headline forthcoming classics auction
World class street rods will be offered from the John Justo classic car collection in Florida
Posted: 18 December 2012
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Rain Man car auctions for $170,500 at Heritage
A 1949 Buick Roadmaster classic car used in 1988 film Rain Man has auctioned 113% above estimate
Posted: 17 December 2012
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John Staluppi's 'Cars of Dreams' sell for $11.5m in US auction
Dedicated to collector John Staluppi's 'Cars of Dreams', the auction set new Cadillac records
Posted: 4 December 2012
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Sebastian Vettel's race suit raises $22,000 for charity
Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel's race suit sold in pole position at Bonhams
Posted: 4 December 2012
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Queen Elizabeth's Land Rover up 58% in UK auction
A Land Rover built for Queen Elizabeth II has sold complete with special royal features
Posted: 26 November 2012
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Aston Martin tops Silverstone auction, selling for $359,000
An elegant 007 style Aston Martin DB4 led Silverstone's classic car auction
Posted: 23 November 2012
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David Cameron's Fiat 500 up 51% on estimate
British prime minister David Cameron's Fiat 500 has sold for $28,850 at a classic car auction
Posted: 19 November 2012
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Princess Diana's Rolls-Royce sells for $122,322
Princess Diana and Prince Charles used the 1979 Rolls-Royce on their first visit to the US
Posted: 19 November 2012
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Formula One race suits to auction for charity at Bonhams
The race suits of the six Formula One champions competing in 2012 will sell in December
Posted: 13 November 2012
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Queen Elizabeth's Land Rover may see $28,500 in UK auction
A 1978 Land Rover built especially for Queen Elizabeth II is to sell on November 24
Posted: 9 November 2012
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1904 Delaugere et Clayette reaches pole position at $360,500
The 1904 Delaugere et Clayette came with entry to the Brighton Veteran Car Run
Posted: 5 November 2012
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World's oldest Vauxhall up 18.1% on estimate at Bonhams
The world's oldest surviving Vauxhall classic car has auctioned for $151,000 in London
Posted: 5 November 2012
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1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing makes $3.8m in UK auction
One of just 29 alloy-bodied 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwings ever made sold as top lot
Posted: 2 November 2012
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Paul McCartney's Aston DB5 makes $496,500 at UK auction
The Aston Martin DB5 that Sir Paul McCartney drove at the peak of the Beatles' fame has sold
Posted: 1 November 2012
Last updated: 31 December 2012
