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'Corgi' Rolls-Royce sells with $3.2m estimate at Goodwood Festival of Speed

This classic 1912 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Double Pullman Limousine is auctioning at Goodwood

Posted: 22 February 2012
Ferrari hydroplane ARNO XI set to make a splash in Monaco auction

The legendary record-setting race-winning hydroplane with a Ferrari engine ARNO XI is to sell

Posted: 20 February 2012
Rare Chrysler Convertible Sedan, 'best on the market', is estimated at $60,000

There are only eight of these Chrysler Convertible Sedans - another is in the Walter Chrysler Museum

Posted: 20 February 2012
Jaguar Mark IV drophead coupe - the 'first Jaguar' car - is for sale in UK

This luxurious Jaguar Mark IV classic car is auctioning tomorrow at Mercedes-Benz World, Kent

Posted: 17 February 2012
Milhous Collection virtual tour - classic cars, musical instruments and more

Video: the Milhous brothers amassed their collection over 50 years. Now it's for sale - see more here

Posted: 16 February 2012
Classic Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder - one of four extant - could race to $4m

The Drendels had the world's finest collection of racing Porsches, from which this 917/30 is for sale

Posted: 13 February 2012
James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 returns in Daniel Craig-starring 'Skyfall'

The first Aston Martin DB5 in years to sport guns will be raced in James Bond's next adventure, Skyfall

Posted: 13 February 2012
David Worrall, James Bond 'Most Famous Car' author talks '007' and cars

In this exclusive interview, David Worrall chats about the National Motor Museum's Bond In Motion expo

Posted: 12 February 2012
Ariel Square Four motorcycle auctions from Roger Banks Collection in UK

This pre-war 1937 1000cc Ariel Square Four motorcycle is among the highlights owned by Roger Banks

Posted: 10 February 2012
Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2 - 'the ultimate DB' - auctions in UK car sale

This classic Aston Martin DB6 Mark 2, considered the 'most comfortable' DB, is auctioning in the UK

Posted: 9 February 2012
Delaunay-Belleville classic car with ‘biggest engine ever’ revs to €471,760

This 1913 Delaunay-Belleville Type O6 8L was among the star classic cars at Rétromobile in Paris

Posted: 8 February 2012
Rétromobile classic car video: the 1936 Bugatti Type 57sc Atlantic

Now you can get up close to the world's most expensive car, the 1936 Bugatti Type 57sc Atlantic

Posted: 8 February 2012
Christie's online auction bids rise by 23% - get your mouse at the ready!

Online bidding is emerging as collectors' 'first choice' after Christie's web bids rose by 23% in 2011

Posted: 7 February 2012
Classic Ferrari 250 GTO car is 'world's #2 most expensive' in $31.6m sale

This rare Ferrari auctioned in the UK, overtaking the $16.39m Testa Rossa prototype sold last year

Posted: 7 February 2012
'Ex-Roger Vadim Ferrari 250 GT brings $5.8m at Rétromobile Paris sale

Bardot and Fonda were among Roger Vadim's relationships who rode in this classic Ferrari 250 GT

Posted: 7 February 2012
Aston Martin DB4GT coupé speeds to $1.33m at Bonhams classic cars auction

Held at La Halle Freyssinet, the €7.2m sale was led by an Aston Martin DB4GT coupé

Posted: 6 February 2012
Tucker Torpedo classic car leads $92m Barrett-Jackson ‘14% auction sale boost’

Barrett-Jackson’s car sale was up 14% on 2011, lead by this recession-beating Tucker Torpedo

Posted: 2 February 2012
Levis Model B motorcycle - 'prettiest single cylinder bike pre-WW2' - is for sale

This 1938 Levis motorcycle was fully restored two years ago and carries a £6,000-£9,000 estimate

Posted: 1 February 2012
Roger Vadim’s classic Ferrari: ridden in by the 'world's most beautiful women'

Vadim was married to Bridget Bardot and Annette Strøyberg, and drove them around in this Ferrari...

Posted: 31 January 2012
De Laurentiis classic Ferrari 250GTE ‘Series 1’ car auctions in Oxford, UK

Movie producer Agostino De Laurentiis worked with Fellini and others, now his Ferrari 250 is for sale

Posted: 30 January 2012
Unique classic Ford GT40 'finest recreation' car auctions in Kent, UK

Ford's classic GT40 is remembered for Le Mans - but how about owning your own replica car?

Posted: 29 January 2012
DeTomaso Pantera classic car – ‘original and unrestored’ – sells in Florida

This remarkable DeTomaso Pantera, Ford’s successor to its iconic GT40, is up for sale in Florida

Posted: 27 January 2012
Rare 1958 Chevrolet Corvette could roll to $100,000 in US sale

This 'rare and desirable' classic 1958 Chevrolet Corvette, one of 1,500 built, is auctioning in the US

Posted: 26 January 2012
Top Three: Ferrari classic cars auctioned in Scottsdale, Arizona, this week

Ferrari classic cars of all eras including a Lusso, Daytona and Berlinetta were auctioned in Scottsdale

Posted: 26 January 2012
'Classic Ferraris for sale and more - all on our new online stock website'

Type 'store.paulfrasercollectibles.com' into your internet browser to see our rare classic cars for sale

Posted: 25 January 2012
Ferrari & Mercedes Gullwing cars lead $39.8m auction total in Scottsdale

A rare Ferrari 250 GT California Spider and Mercedes Gullwing lead this classic car auction's highlights

Posted: 25 January 2012
Video: classic car auction highlights and recap from Scottsdale, Arizona

From Ferraris to Mercedes Gullwings, Scottsdale was a huge classic car event - you can see more here

Posted: 25 January 2012
Bret Michaels's Bentley Continental and Jay Leno 'rock' classic car auction

Michaels, Leno and even Alice Cooper were at this classic car auction - with a very unique tractor

Posted: 24 January 2012
Classic 1980 Crosslé 42S 'Historic Sports 2000' racing car auctions in UK sale

Nigel Mansell and Johnny Dumfries are among those who first raced in a Crosslé - here's one for sale

Posted: 24 January 2012
Marlene Dietrich's Rolls Royce speeds to $524,000 at Bonhams' Scottsdale auction

Bonhams offered a range of classic cars including Marlene Dietrich's Rolls Royce and a 1937 Mercedes

Posted: 24 January 2012
John F Kennedy hearse makes $176,000 at classic car auction

The hearse that transported John F Kennedy's body to Air Force One was the star attraction in Scottsdale

Posted: 23 January 2012
Bonhams' classic car auction to feature $700,000 1926 Amilcar

A 1926 Amilcar Voiturette is among more than 100 classic cars coming to auction at Bonhams Paris

Posted: 22 January 2012
1969 Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro set for no-reserve classic car auction

The 1969 Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro was once driven by NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt

Posted: 20 January 2012
Classic Ferraris, Duesenbergs & Gullwings star in Arizona car auction

Ten Ferraris, Duesenbergs, two rare Mercedes and many other classic cars will be auctioning in Arizona

Posted: 19 January 2012
Elton John’s Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Roadster auctions in Oxford, UK

The Series 1 4.2-litre is considered ‘the best’ E-Type of them all – and Elton’s car is auctioning in the UK

Posted: 19 January 2012
Rare 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 'custom power-plant' rolls into Florida sale

The third car of this type ever built, a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe, is going to auction

Posted: 19 January 2012
Video: 'Bond In Motion' classic cars star at British National Motor Museum

Whether it's the Goldfinger Aston Martin or Bond's Lotus Esprit, the National Motor Museum has it on show

Posted: 18 January 2012
Sylvester Roper steam motorbike - his second - auctions for $425,000 in Las Vegas

Sylvester Roper maybe built 'the earliest known motorcycle' - his second has auctioned in Las Vegas

Posted: 17 January 2012
Delaunay-Belleville classic car - 'most powerful pre-1914' - auctions fresh to market

This Delaunay-Belleville Type O6 8L was the most powerful of its era, a 'jewel' in the marque's crown

Posted: 16 January 2012
Ferrari 500 Superfast classic car rolls into Scottsdale, Arizona auction

One of only 36 Ferrari 500 Superfast classic cars ever built, this rare automobile could roll to $1.25m

Posted: 16 January 2012
Duesenberg Model J classic car – only long-wheelbase version – sells in Arizona

This rare 1930 Duesenberg Model J LWB Dual Cowl Phaeton classic car is up for sale in Arizona, US

Posted: 14 January 2012
Harley-Davidson 'Servi Car' motorcycle auctions in Las Vegas at '$24,000'

A favourite of the US police, this 1959 Harley-Davidson Servi Car is auctioning in a Las Vegas sale

Posted: 13 January 2012
Radical SR8 classic car 'with best gear change outside F1' auctions in UK

A 2008 modern classic, this Radical SR8 car could race ahead when it sells in the UK next month

Posted: 12 January 2012
Watchmaker George Daniels's world-class classic car collection

Creator of the celebrated co-axial escapement, watchmaker George Daniels owned classic Bentley cars

Posted: 11 January 2012
Maserati Ghibli classic car appears for sale - not just one of them, but two

If you can't get to Arizona for this month's 1971 Maserati Ghibli sale, then here's a 1970s model for you...

Posted: 10 January 2012
Marlene Dietrich's Rolls Royce Phantom rolls into Bonhams' Scottdale auction

Rolls Royce cars belonging to both screen legend Marlene Dietrich and Andy Warhol are for sale

Posted: 9 January 2012
Antiques Roadshow US tour dates are revealed – ‘to match Justin Bieber’

The US Antiques Roadshow show turns 17 with its new series, and may be coming to a town near you

Posted: 8 January 2012
Bonhams Las Vegas motorcycle auction could herald ‘year of the motorbike’

Will 2012 be the ‘year of the classic motorbike’? Bonhams Las Vegas bikes sale could hold the key

Posted: 7 January 2012
Oldsmobile Hurst classic muscle car auctions at Mecum's Florida sale

This rare 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst classic car is among the highlights in Mecum's upcoming auction

Posted: 3 January 2012
Steve McQueen classic Harley motorcycle – ‘very rare’ – sells at Auctions America

Hollywood star Steve Mcqueen continues to draw collectors, this time at Auctions America's sale

Posted: 1 January 2012
Bret Michaels' Bentley is set to rock Barrett-Jackson's classic car auction

Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale classic car auction will feature Bret Michaels' 2004 Bentley Continental

Posted: 31 December 2011
Bonhams classic motorcycle auction features '$80,000' 1906 Indian Camelback

This $80,000 estimated 1906 Indian is coming to Bonhams' next Las Vegas classic motorcycle auction

Posted: 30 December 2011
Mecum's Kissimmee classic car auction stars this 'peerless' 1970 Buick

This recently-restored award-winning classic car features prominently at Mecum's Kissimmee auction

Posted: 28 December 2011
The Milhous Collection of classic cars and mechanical instruments

The lovingly cared for Milhous Collection will be broken up at Sotheby's and RM Auctions in February

Posted: 28 December 2011
Top Five: Collectibles types you should consider buying in 2012

We pick our Top Five best performing areas in 2011 - with an eye on where the action will be in 2012

Posted: 28 December 2011
2011 Review: The most valuable classic car to sell at auction in 2011

July saw a new world record set by a prototype of one of the world's most popular classic cars

Posted: 24 December 2011
George Harrison's classic Aston Martin car up 18% in value in four years

Beatle George Harrison's 1964 Aston Martin has sold for $550,000 at Coys' classic car auction

Posted: 23 December 2011
Holsman Model 7 horseless carriage rolls into Kaminski auction before New Year

Classed as a 'Touring Runabout', the Holsman Model 7 horseless carriage is listed at $35,000

Posted: 22 December 2011
1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (PT307)

A show standards restored 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Posted: 21 December 2011
1970 Maserati Ghibli Convertible (PT304)

A superb example of the two-seater 1970 Maserati Ghibli Convertible

Posted: 21 December 2011
1973 Ferrari Dino GT Targa Coupe (PT305)

A beautiful 1973 Ferrari Dino GT Targa Coupe restored to Concours standards

Posted: 21 December 2011
John F Kennedy’s hearse set for Barrett-Jackson classic car auction

The hearse that carried John F Kennedy’s body following his 1963 murder is coming to auction

Posted: 19 December 2011
Milhous Collection 'Cremona Style K Orchestrion' rare instrument sells at RM

RM and Sotheby's joint auction of the Milhous Collection includes this rare Cremona Style K organ...

Posted: 15 December 2011
George Daniels car collection speeds into Goodwood Festival for Bonhams auction

Led by a Bentley supercharged single-seater, the George Daniels car collection will turn heads

Posted: 14 December 2011
Classic Grant-Norton Jaguar car – ‘most historically important’ – auctions at H&H

Highlights in H&H’s classic car auction included this ex-Walter Grant-Norton Jaguar XK120 Roadster

Posted: 13 December 2011
Milhous Collection of classic cars rolls into RM & Sotheby's auction

Vintage classic cars from the legendary Milhous Collection will be auctioned by RM and Sotheby's

Posted: 11 December 2011
1917 Harley-Davidson motorcycle - one-of-a-kind - sells at Auctions America

This 'Model T Magneto' Harley-Davidson motorcycle is going up for sale in Las Vegas, next month

Posted: 10 December 2011
Top Five Rediscovered Collectibles - gems which should never have been lost

After intriguing claims of a rediscovered portrait of Jane Austen, here are our top five re-found collectibles

Posted: 7 December 2011
Classic Austin-Healey ‘Le Mans disaster’ car is a $1.3m record at Bonhams

1955’s Le Mans disaster remains the worst crash in motorsport, and this classic Austin-Healey was there

Posted: 1 December 2011
RM auctions muscle cars including classic Chevrolets, Fords and a '67 Camaro

The classic car markets are set for another ‘muscle boost’ with Chevrolets starring in RM’s next auction

Posted: 28 November 2011
'Real Deal' - HISTORY Channel's new auction TV series debuts this weekend

The HISTORY Channel's 'Real Deal' show is billed as 'the most authentic auction-based TV series yet'

Posted: 25 November 2011
'Great Escape' motorcycle auctions at Bonhams to aid Help for Heroes

Bonhams will sell a unique motorcycle from a 'Great Escape' charity ride to raise funds for Heroes

Posted: 24 November 2011
Barons’ Christmas car auction offers rare classics from Alvis, Elva and Daimler

A rare Alvis and Daimler V8 are among Barons’ December Christmas classic car auction highlights

Posted: 22 November 2011
'Scaglietti' Ferrari 410 Superamerica leads half-a-century of classic Ferraris at RM

A stunning Ferrari 410 Superamerica, the only one bodied by Scaglietti, is auctioning in Arizona, US

Posted: 19 November 2011
'James Bond' Aston Martin DB5 Vantage car could sell for $400,000

Memories of the Aston Martin DB5s of classic films Goldfinger and Thunderball could boost the car's value

Posted: 15 November 2011
George Meier's 'BMW concept' car from WW2's aftermath brings $195,500

Bike Racer George Meier wanted to build a car based on BMW parts in Allied-occupied Germany...

Posted: 13 November 2011
Classic cars 'HAGI' index outperforms gold and beats global equities

The HAGI Top 50, the market measure for historic and classic cars, has some good news to report...

Posted: 12 November 2011
Top 10 most expensive cars in the world

Take a look at our video showing the world's top 10 most expensive cars

Posted: 7 November 2011
Ferrari 250 Berlinetta classic car is $3.6m 'most important' in London

This Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta has breathtaking looks, and could be Ferrari's greatest road/racing car

Posted: 3 November 2011
Video: Lee Hartung's classic cars and automobilia collection

Glenview, Illinois, US, will tomorrow play host to a sale of Hartung's exceptional cars and automobilia

Posted: 2 November 2011
Elvis Presley's Cadillac limousine could rock 'n' roll to $150,000 at Bonhams

The King immediately had this 1955 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood re-sprayed black when he bought it

Posted: 31 October 2011
Ben Walker, Bonhams interview: ‘Motorcycle values are rising since the recession'

Bonhams' Head of Motorcycles shares his insiders' perspective on the high-end bike markets

Posted: 30 October 2011
Lee Roy Hartung's amazing collection of classic cars and automobilia

From motor cars to motorcycles and license plates, the Lee Roy Hartung collection has it all...

Posted: 26 October 2011
Classic Australian Lamborghini Miura car could roll to $1.38m at RM Auctions

This Lamborghini Miura is one of only 765 built, modified to Australia’s right-hand specifications

Posted: 25 October 2011
Vintage Aston Martin sells for $190,000 in H&H Classics auction

The classic 1967 Aston Martin DB6 was one of several cars to exceed their estimates

Posted: 23 October 2011
London auction offers 113-year-old 'last car of its kind' in Veteran Cars sale

These three vintage and coveted automobiles have been entered into the 2011 London-to-Brighton run

Posted: 20 October 2011
'Moby Dick' Brough Superior SS100 motorbike speeds to $331,300 at Bonhams

Brough Superiors always attract attention and the Classic Motorcycle auction was no exception

Posted: 19 October 2011
'Nicolas Cage, John Wayne and others offer you the best-ever piece of advice'

What do John Wayne, action star Nicolas Cage and 'the oldest collectible car' each have in common...?

Posted: 19 October 2011
The Top Five rare action movie collectibles by Paul Fraser Collectibles

Explosions, car chases and fights - action movie memorabilia has caused a blast on the markets

Posted: 19 October 2011
Classic Jaguar XK once 'world's fastest' could race to $88,570 in UK

Launched at the 1948 London Motor Show, this rare Jaguar XK120 sports car is still a head-turner

Posted: 18 October 2011
Barrett-Jackson sells classics from Jimmy Richardson car collection

Tammy Allen's favourite auctioneer is still inviting consignments to sell alongside a 1960 Corvette...

Posted: 14 October 2011
Austin Healey Sprite could bring an 'entry-level' $6,220 at Reeman Dansie

This restored classic Sprite Mk II will auction with a large history file and a full MOT, later this week

Posted: 10 October 2011
De Dion Bouton World Record price set for the oldest working car in the world

Also known as 'La Marquise', the 127 year old car proved unstoppable at RM, reaching $4.62m

Posted: 10 October 2011
Discovery Channel's brand new TV show needs you...

Would you like to sell your collectibles on a global TV programme?

Posted: 7 October 2011
'DeLorean for sale!' - the Top Five auctioned DMC-12 cars by Paul Fraser Collectibles

Known as the Back to the Future time machine, here are the top DeLoreans sold in the car markets

Posted: 5 October 2011
DeLorean classic car auctions for $29,700 at American automobiles sale

Made famous by the Back To The Future films, the 1981 DMC-12 was an auction star at the weekend

Posted: 3 October 2011
Fonzie's 1949 Triumph motorcycle could bring collectors 'Happy Days' at Bonhams

The Fonz is one of the 20th century's most iconic TV characters - and now you can own his motorbike

Posted: 3 October 2011
Barrett-Jackson’s car sale gets highest-ever 97% Las Vegas sell-through rate

Classics including a 1964 Ford Fairlane 500, the event's top seller, auctioned before a rapt crowd

Posted: 29 September 2011
Vintage star of the 'first motor car race' could race to $2.5m in Pennsylvania

Brass era cars, horseless carriages and electric cars will sell in RM Auctions' upcoming classics sale

Posted: 29 September 2011
From Batmobiles to a car shaped liked Pacman: Jay Ohrberg's collection has it all

Featuring original Hollywood cars which Jay designed himself, it shows he is truly 'King of Show Cars'

Posted: 28 September 2011
'Most individual' road-going Jaguar E-Type car sells for undisclosed sum

This ex-Sir Robert Ropner 'semi-lightweight' E-Type classic starred at the Goodwood Revival Meeting...

Posted: 21 September 2011
Video of the Week: RM Auctions' Max Girardo tells classic car collectors 'Buy what you love!'

Having held a series of record-breaking auctions in Europe, the auctioneer held a Q&A session

Posted: 21 September 2011
Aston Martin classic car owned by Shane Filan of Westlife sells for $606,044

Ferrari and Rolls-Royce classics jostled for pole position at Bonhams' Goodwood revival auction

Posted: 19 September 2011
William H Bunch auctions a collection of classic cars, art and jewellery

Automobiles in the line-up at next month's sale includes a 1926 Pierce-Arrow and ’76 Cadillac Milan

Posted: 19 September 2011
No (head)rest for the wicked... One-of-a-kind Ferrari classic car sells in London

This multi-Concours-winning 1955 Ferrari 750 Monza car boasts a star-studded racing pedigree

Posted: 15 September 2011
Video of the Week: Marty McFly's DeLorean could arrive at auction in the near future

The only 'time-travelling' DeLorean in private hands from the Back to the Future movies is set to sell

Posted: 14 September 2011
Bonhams' grand 'Beaulieu Autojumble' classic car auction posts $4.4m total

Continental and Inter-Continental car bidders fought against the UK market, says the auctioneer

Posted: 13 September 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles' Top 10 strangest-ever collectibles

A rare caterpillar and Napoleon's penis are among the world's most unique collectible items...

Posted: 13 September 2011
Multi-award winning 1949 Kaiser classic convertible auctions in Pennsylvania

Winner of several Gold medals and people's choice awards, this car is as remarkable as it is rare...

Posted: 12 September 2011
$396,000 1936 Auburn 852 leads supercharged classic car auction

60.5% of all lots sold at Auctions America's Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend

Posted: 11 September 2011
Rare one-of-four 1913 Pope-Hartford classic car auctions in Hershey, US

Ready for touring, this car's history includes numerous restorations and a magazine appearance

Posted: 8 September 2011
Mecum auctions 'one of the finest' 1969 Yenko Chevelle muscle cars

A mighty engine and heavy duty suspension are among this LeMans Blue 1969 Yenko's features

Posted: 7 September 2011
Classic car markets are up 8.53% as $16.39m Ferrari bucks the trends

The latest HAGI Top 50 benchmark Index offers a good overall prognosis of 2011's classic car markets

Posted: 6 September 2011
'I want it all...' Auction celebrating Freddie Mercury's birthday takes place in London

A signed guitar, watch with engraved signature and a unique car will be sold to honour the Queen singer

Posted: 5 September 2011
Westlife star’s classic 'James Bond' Aston Martin car could bring nearly $0.5m

Collectors will be flying into the Goodwood Revival sale without wings for a chance to own this DB5

Posted: 5 September 2011
Classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Pink Panther cars auction online

Robson Kay's internet sale is offering you a chance to relive your childhood to an impressive degree...

Posted: 2 September 2011
Collectors will Judge 'one of the finest Pontiacs in the country' at Mecum

This 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge is a show-winner with television and book appearances under its belt

Posted: 2 September 2011
RM auctions 'one of the world's most highly respected car collections'

The Nethercutt Collection's wealth of classic rare American automobiles is going up for sale in the US

Posted: 1 September 2011
'World's only jet turbine powered Batmobile' car auctions on eBay

An enterprising racing company has built its very own rare Batmobile - and it could sell online for $0.6m

Posted: 1 September 2011
What makes this 'Le Mans' Bentley classic car potentially worth $0.8m?

Throw in racing pedigree, loving restoration and some prestigious owners and you’re nearly there...

Posted: 30 August 2011
Your chance to own Paul McCartney's $653,000 Aston Martin classic car

The former Beatle's DB5 is coming to an H&H auction in the UK later this year

Posted: 27 August 2011
'Build the best classic Shelby Mustang you can - with no expense spared'

That was apparently the remit given to the award-winning Mustang Workshop, and here's the result...

Posted: 25 August 2011
Bonhams auctions Maharajah's George V coronation party Rolls-Royce

Maharaja Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV's Ceremonial Car could bring a six figure sum in Ohio, US

Posted: 24 August 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles’ Top Five most expensive Ferrari’s ever auctioned

A $16.39m Testa Rossa has raced to #1 – but have you seen the world’s other most valued Ferraris?

Posted: 24 August 2011
From Banksy to a Jay Leno bike sale... The power of 'instant collectibles'

A Yamaha YZF-R1 motorbike has just raised $87,000 for charity - and it's all thanks to it's rarity

Posted: 22 August 2011
Spectacular $16.4m World Record price set by Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototype

Being in its presence alone is a 'breathtaking experience' - and now this classic has made history

Posted: 22 August 2011
$165,000 Bentley takes pole position in the Meldonfoot collection sale

Inspired by an appreciation for Henry Ford, the owner assembled a wonderful range of classic cars

Posted: 19 August 2011
'Award Winning' Ferrari could roll to $350,000 at Pebble Beach classics sale

This bright red beauty is starring with an $850,000 Mercedes at Gooding and Company's auction

Posted: 17 August 2011
Catch up with Moby Dick... Bonhams sells 'fastest motorcycle of the 1920s'

'Moby Dick' achieved a top speed of 106mph in 1931, when very few road vehicles could do the same

Posted: 17 August 2011
When fine design meets artistic vision... Our Top Five 'ArtCars'

BMWs, McLarens and even Rolls Royces can all be livened up by Jeff Koons and Frank Stella

Posted: 17 August 2011
We’re on a budget now, 007... Ministry of Defence sells off watches and helicopters

Struggling to keep costs under control, the British government is offering a huge range of equipment

Posted: 16 August 2011
Kanye West and Jay-Z sell 'pimped' car for East African charity appeal

The two hip-hop stars are offering the Maybach ride which appears in the video for their track, Otis

Posted: 15 August 2011
Museum auction promises 'one of the best classic car shows in New England'

Everything from Fords to Ferraris are rolling onto the sale block at the Owls Head museum's car sale

Posted: 15 August 2011
Full speed ahead: Ayrton Senna's McLaren could race to $80,900 tomorrow

The F1 racing legend's car has been converted into a sculpture and will sell at Coys

Posted: 12 August 2011
Frank Stella 'Art car BMW' chases Warhol, Koons, Lichtenstein and others

This very unique 1979 BMW M1 painted by Stella is gaining on the other 'art cars' in BMW's series

Posted: 11 August 2011
Which 'Rat Pack' star's $550,000 classic car is coming to auction?

This 1963 Rolls Royce has the double delight of star power and real rarity value

Posted: 11 August 2011
Build a collection: 'Find out everything you need to know by reading this...'

Or at least that was the challenge presented to me by a popular magazine, earlier this week...

Posted: 10 August 2011
Discover the $65,000 star of Bonhams' upcoming classic motorcycle auction

A rare Italian production racer will have one collector jumping for joy in Stafford, UK

Posted: 9 August 2011
Stored for 40 years, '$150,000' classic Porsche is a rolling piece of history

This bright red automotive beauty from the mid-1960s is set to turn heads at Pebble Beach, US

Posted: 9 August 2011
'Don't frighten the horses': classic Hobart motorcycle shines at Mecum

This rare, early 20th century British motorcycle is one of several tantalising lots at the Monterey sale

Posted: 6 August 2011
Clars return from their best July sale with collectibles from Wegner to John Wayne

The sale will include a great range of vintage cars, including a 1929 Cadillac

Posted: 4 August 2011
Your chance to own Pope's $350,000 1960s classic parade car

Pope Paul VI and the first moonwalkers have ridden in the 1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine

Posted: 4 August 2011
Our Top Five… Classic and collectible Volkswagen camper vans

Grab a loved one, a surf board and a large wallet, it's time to hit the road in a vintage VW camper

Posted: 3 August 2011
Unique Blue Angels-inspired Ford Mustang car soars to $400,000

A future-classic 2012 Mustang GT put on a tremendous display at a US charity auction on July 29

Posted: 2 August 2011
Classic 1939 Pontiac 'Ghost Car' makes $308,000 at RM Auctions

Brave bidders fought over the ethereal-looking machine at a day of big sales in Michigan

Posted: 1 August 2011
'No reserve' Yamaha brings star power to Mecum's motorcycle auction

A unique Yamaha YZF-R1 will be among the leading lots on the Monterey auction, in August

Posted: 1 August 2011
Enzo Ferrari was reluctant to begin manufacturing this '$2.1m' classic...

And collectors now have a chance to own it for in excess of $1m at RM's upcoming Monterey sale

Posted: 29 July 2011
Harley-Davidson signed by Captain America's movie cast rides into auction

Bike lovers and film buffs have the chance to buy an unusual piece of memorabilia, in an online sale

Posted: 28 July 2011
Classic 1962 Aston Martin DB4 storms to $278,000 victory at Silverstone

This Aston Martin was the clear and undisputed winner at a weekend of spectacular classic car sales

Posted: 27 July 2011
Paul says... 'Why stars and their classic cars are racing to auction success'

From rockers to Royals, these motors aren't only bona fide classics - they symbolise a lifestyle

Posted: 27 July 2011
‘If it makes collectors happy...’ Sheryl Crow’s Mercedes could roll to $108,000

The My Favourite Mistake singer is auctioning her 1959 Merc to help a tornado-hit Missouri town

Posted: 26 July 2011
Could this rare $347,000 boat steal the show at 'Power by BMW' auction?

A 1958 BMW Abbate V8 is expected to make serious waves at Bonhams' Munich auction in October

Posted: 26 July 2011
Maharaja's cannon-equipped Rolls-Royce car could blast to $1m at Bonhams

This vintage and historic classic automobile was originally designed for the purpose of tiger hunting

Posted: 26 July 2011
It's 'second time lucky' for this Eric Clapton-owned $108,000 Ferrari

A car once owned by the former Yardbirds and Cream guitarist has sold after a second attempt...

Posted: 25 July 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles'… Top Five most collectible Royal cars

Here's the lowdown on the most desirable cars to have ferried the Queen and her relations around...

Posted: 25 July 2011
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL makes $77,000 at classic car auction

It was a day of highs and lows at Historics at Brooklands' classic car auction in Surrey, UK

Posted: 22 July 2011
'This Testa Rossa classic car is breathtaking - unlike anything I've ever known'

When David Gooding, president of Gooding and Co says this about a car, you ought to pay attention...

Posted: 22 July 2011
$1.15m could buy you the World's Greatest Entertainer's most treasured car

The luxurious 1932 Packard once owned by Al Jolson is the latest addition to RM's upcoming sale

Posted: 21 July 2011
'$505,600' classic GM Futurliner bus is still looking for a new home

One of only nine extant GM Futurliners failed to meet its asking price at an online auction this week

Posted: 20 July 2011
Kate Middleton's VW Golf car could speed past $32,000 in eBay auction

Dating back to her university days when she met Prince William, the car will draw worldwide interest

Posted: 18 July 2011
Which 1969 Ford classic car muscled its way to $225,000 at Mecum?

Just 858 cars of this classic model were made and they always turn heads on the auction block

Posted: 18 July 2011
Drive like the 'King of Cool' when Steve McQueen's cars auction at RM

The Great Escape star's 1970 Porsche 911S and 1953 Siata 208/S Spider are going up for sale

Posted: 14 July 2011
'Most individual' road-going E-Type Jaguar rolls into Goodwood cars sale

This Cunningham team car is widely regarded as one of the finest of all surviving Lister-Jaguars

Posted: 13 July 2011
How much would you pay for this unique porcelain Bugatti car?

A one-of-a-kind 'instant collectible' porcelain Bugatti could be a classic car investment for the future

Posted: 11 July 2011
This 1965 Buick Skylark classic muscle car 'drives like a new one'...

You can always rely on Mecum for muscle - and this Buick is among its next auction's highlights

Posted: 10 July 2011
'One of premier collector cars Ferrari ever built' speeds ahead at RM

With a sackful of awards and an excellent racing pedigree, this 1952 Berlinetta is not to be missed

Posted: 9 July 2011
Gooding & Co offers a flock of Ferraris at its next Pebble Beach Auction

This 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series II Coupe will be among the unmissable autos for sale

Posted: 7 July 2011
Clars offers a spectacular lifetime's collection of classic and vintage cars

Highlights include a beautiful 1929 Cadillac Series 341-B Roadster and 1996 Jaguar XJS convertible

Posted: 6 July 2011
How should a collector spend a $241m Euromillions jackpot win?

With another rollover in the European lottery, here's some collectibles the winner may want...

Posted: 6 July 2011
Paul says... 'Why our childhood heroes are among today's greatest investments'

From James Bond to Steve McQueen, childhood nostalgia is boosting values at the top auctions

Posted: 6 July 2011
Scooter from Oasis album cover will be auctioned 'somewhere else'

The scooter used for Be Somewhere Else Now is going up for sale alongside a 1959 Lambretta...

Posted: 6 July 2011
Now you see it, now you don't... RM sells rare $0.4m Pontiac 'ghost'

One of the most unique cars ever, this Plexiglas vehicle is sure to drive collectors to RM's Michigan sale

Posted: 5 July 2011
Sensational Jaguar XK410 Roadster could steer its way to $224,000

Historics at Brooklands are giving you the chance to own this exceptional rarity...

Posted: 4 July 2011
Macca's Lambo hits right note at Bonhams' Goodwood sale

The car formerly owned by the legendary Liverpudlian was one of many highlights

Posted: 2 July 2011
BMW's green and lean concept car stars in Bonhams' October auction

By its very nature unique, and therefore highly collectible, this 1969 car will be an auction highlight

Posted: 28 June 2011
Classic $0.4m Corvette stars in Mecum Auctions' rare Chevrolet sale

This striking speedster from 1971 was just one of the classic cars on show over the weekend

Posted: 28 June 2011
$756,000 Bentley classic ignites RM's 'Quintessentially English' summer sale

This classic 1929 car starred alongside classic motors from Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce...

Posted: 27 June 2011
Plans for James Bond's 'world's most famous Aston Martin' appear for sale

The machine guns and ejector seat from 1964's Goldfinger DB5 are all in these secret blueprints...

Posted: 27 June 2011
Innes Ireland's $1.1m Aston Martin leads Bonhams' 100 car Goodwood line-up

Other highlights will include a Bugatti Type 35B and a Lamborghini owned by Sir Paul McCartney

Posted: 22 June 2011
Chevrolet fans are in for a treat at Mecum Auctions' next classic cars sale

A large sale dedicated to classic Corvettes should be enough to get any collector revved up...

Posted: 21 June 2011
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Our insider experts' views on the collectibles markets can now be read by you at the click of a mouse

Posted: 20 June 2011
$267,000 Aston Martin owned by fraudster Bernie Madoff's brother goes up for sale

A court has granted permission for the classic car to be sold at RM Auctions this summer

Posted: 17 June 2011
Gooding & Co offers ‘oldest surviving production Bentley in existence’

Estimates are available on request for Chassis 3, which auctions at Pebble Beach, US, in August

Posted: 17 June 2011
Marvel at the beauty of this classic Bugatti Grand Raid roadster...

It will roll onto the auction block at RM Auctions' upcoming Monterey sale, later this year...

Posted: 16 June 2011
'Best of breed' cars fire on all cylinders in H&H's classics auction

A number of high pedigree lots, including a 1923 racing Bentley, proved their worth at this auction

Posted: 14 June 2011
Unique Bugatti and Aston Martin ignite Goodwood Festival on July 1

The classic Bugatti, dubbed the 'most beautiful racing car' ever, is the star of Bonhams' sale

Posted: 10 June 2011
Fancy a unique Royal Rolls-Royce? It could be yours for $32,751

Previously owned by Princess Margaret and Burt Reynolds, this genuinely rare vehicle is up for sale

Posted: 9 June 2011
Paul says... 'Why talk of a next 'great, great depression' needn't apply to you'

You should definitely watch this video - it's gone viral among the top people in the financial world...

Posted: 8 June 2011
'Quintessentially English...' $450,000 Aston Martin stars in classic car sale

If you want to play out your dreams of being James Bond, a DB5 in this RM auction will interest you...

Posted: 8 June 2011
Setting the pace for the classic car markets... Revealing the $1.1m Bentley

The classic car market remains buoyant as 80-year-old Bentley breaks $1m and others sell well

Posted: 7 June 2011
Money from muscle... Mecum's Indiana classic car sale races past $50m

A 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda and 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster were among the auction's stars...

Posted: 27 May 2011
$33.4m of sales in two hours... Classic car investments take to the fast lane

A classic 1955 Ferrari sped ahead a RM Auctions’ sale in Italy, achieving a stunning $4.47m price

Posted: 26 May 2011
1963 Aston Martin powers to $819,000 victory at Newport Pagnell auction

1963 DB4 Convertibles took the plaudits at Bonhams' recent Aston Martin sale

Posted: 24 May 2011
James Hunt's F1 Hesketh set to 'tear-it-up' at Silverstone

The racing star's first winning car will be among the contenders at Silverstone Auctions in July

Posted: 23 May 2011
$750,000 'Porcupine' roars into Bonhams' motorcycles sale in August

This rare 1954 AJS E95 is expected to be among the leading lots at the California auction

Posted: 20 May 2011
Bertone's 'design statement' classic cars roll into RM's Italy sale

Lamborghinis, a Lancia and a Chevy will be among the unique and unforgettable cars at the auction

Posted: 20 May 2011
Beatle's $194,000 Lamborghini could prove a hit at Bonhams

Paul McCartney's car is just one of an exciting collection at Goodwood in July

Posted: 19 May 2011
Tammy Allen car collector interview: 'Women shouldn't be afraid to go to auctions and look at cars'

After months of mystery, we finally chat to collector Tammy Allen about her incredible new car museum

Posted: 18 May 2011
Collecting tip of the day: Invest in an 'original' classic car

Looking for the edge over the competition? Here's a hint from Paul Fraser Collectibles to help…

Posted: 17 May 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles' Top Five film classic cars sold at auction

We look at how vehicles from the movies are a huge hit with film fans and car collectors alike...

Posted: 17 May 2011
$105,000 Mercedes-Benz 600 set to power into Austrian classic car auction

Dorotheum's Tulln sale on May 28 will feature 36 classic cars and 19 historic motorcycles

Posted: 15 May 2011
Classic car investors reap rewards of 7.67% annual returns

Ferrari owners are among those classic car owners celebrating after a strong year

Posted: 14 May 2011
The world's priciest car? Not quite but it could be one day…

This 'instant collectible' does 0 to 62mph in 2.5 seconds but don't try and drive it to the shops

Posted: 12 May 2011
Bonhams auctions Ferrari's $2m star of the Le Mans 24 Hour race

Driven by the North American Racing Team, this red beauty has racing pedigree to match its value...

Posted: 11 May 2011
Four-wheel-drive Kubelwagen 86 rides to $71,800 at Hermann Historica

The impressive military vehicle pressed on past expectations at the Munich auction house

Posted: 11 May 2011
Our Top Five... Classic Mercedes-Benz cars sold at auction

Today in history, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz established a legendary motoring institution...

Posted: 11 May 2011
Lawrence of Arabia's 'experimental' Rolls-Royce is for sale at RM

If you're a Rolls-Royce enthusiast, then you will immediately recognise these special letters: 'EX'...

Posted: 7 May 2011
Just like Prince William - drive off in your own 'Royal Wedding Aston Martin'

Two DB6s nearly identical to the car in which Will drove Kate from the church are going up for sale...

Posted: 6 May 2011
Mixing old with new... Modified '55 Chevy should turn heads at Mecum

This fully restored 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop automobile is a souped-up all-American classic

Posted: 4 May 2011
Chiefs, Triumphs and a 'Rolls Royce of Motorcycles': Our Top 10 collectible bikes

With news that Valentino Rossi is selling a special bike for charity, we look at some of our favourites

Posted: 3 May 2011
Classic James Bond Aston Martins are rolling into Bonhams' auction

The pair are replicas from On Her Majesty's Secret Service and The Living Daylights

Posted: 3 May 2011
Global bids push 'one-off' Vincent motorcycle to $177,000 at Bonhams

Bidders from Norway, Mexico, India and beyond showed their love for two-wheeled classics...

Posted: 1 May 2011
'Most original 1970 Corvette LT1 classic car in the world' sells in Illinois

The most original - and perhaps also most beautiful - Chevy of its kind is up for sale at Mecum

Posted: 1 May 2011
Are two wheels better? Bonhams' Easter motorcycles sale nets $3.3m

A 1934 Brough Superior SS100 restored by Dave Clark was the auction's top rolling piece of art...

Posted: 29 April 2011
You can drive off in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 'for $2m' at this US auction

The roadworthy car from Disney's classic film is auctioning at Profiles in History's sale in May

Posted: 27 April 2011
Broadway legend's classic Rolls could go for a song at Pebble Beach

Gooding and Company's upcoming auction promises a convoy of glamorous autos, including Ferraris

Posted: 26 April 2011
'Sister' of the world's most expensive Bugatti car could bring $6.2m

This stunning 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante Coupé is coming to RM Auctions, next month

Posted: 26 April 2011
At $1.1m, this classic Bertone-styled car is set to tempt collectors

A 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Cabriolet is expected to star at Bonhams in July

Posted: 23 April 2011
'Gold investments reach record high - but collectibles are doing even better'

Gold's record value rise to $1,500 an ounce is great news. But here's why collectors are even happier...

Posted: 20 April 2011
$118,000 1954 Aston Martin doubles estimate at H&H classic car auction

An unaltered DB2/4 was the star of the show at H&H's British car sale in Buxton

Posted: 19 April 2011
Paul Fraser Collectibles' Top Five VW Beetles on the classic car markets

As Volkswagen unveils its 'sportier' 2012 Beetle, here are some classic collectors' favourites...

Posted: 19 April 2011
Vintage VW Beetles still give classic car collectors the 'Love Bug'

As VW reveals its latest Beetle, classic car investors look backwards for their next purchase

Posted: 19 April 2011
Superbike Ducati and 1934 SS100 Brough Superior race to be leader at Bonhams

The 'Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles', Brough Superior is expected to achieve $245,000 in Stafford

Posted: 17 April 2011
Tammy Allen classic car museum unveils JFK's ambulance at grand opening

Tammy Allen will tonight reveal the ambulance thought to have carried President Kennedy's body

Posted: 15 April 2011
What will Obama's tax rises mean for classic car investors?

Alternative investments provide tax breaks for high worth individuals, but what about classic cars?

Posted: 14 April 2011
1901 De Dion Bouton races to $158,000 at classic car auction

A 1901 De Dion Bouton was one of the main attractions at Bonhams' sale in Hendon this week

Posted: 13 April 2011
The Story of… The Indian Chief motorcycle 1922 - 1953

Once the rival of Harley-Davidson, the beautiful Indian Chief continues to be popular with investors

Posted: 13 April 2011
1948 Indian Chief motorbike rides to $14,000 at William Bunch's auction

The beautifully preserved classic sold alongside a Hindall Triumph 500 and Russian military motorcycle

Posted: 12 April 2011
$204,000 1948 coupé headlines classic Jaguar auction at Sandown Park

A 1948 Jaguar 3.5-litre drophead coupé is expected to be the pace setter at Barons’ sale next week

Posted: 11 April 2011
Chevrolet 'Novel Nova' restored to its former glory ready for Mecum Auctions

Originally created by legend Bill Thomas, the auto will go under the hammer in May

Posted: 8 April 2011
Ford Thunderbolt expected to 'go like lightning' at Mecum's classic car auction

A 1964 Ford Thunderbolt sedan is anticipated to be one of the leading lots at May's Indianapolis auction

Posted: 6 April 2011
Great Collections: Unveiling the mysteries of Tammy Allen's car collection

'Extravagant, elusive, and mysterious' are words that have been used to describe Tammy Allen...

Posted: 6 April 2011
'The essence of pure European supercar'... a Ferrari Daytona used by a Prince

Endorsed by Top Gear and used by Royalty, a true classic hailing from 1973 could speed to $340,000

Posted: 6 April 2011
Give us a Hotchkiss... 1935 Roadster powers to $66,000 in Scotland

Classic cars in need of some TLC proved popular with investors at Glamis, this weekend...

Posted: 4 April 2011
RM Auctions heads 'back to the future' with 1970 Lancia concept car

A 1970 Lancia Stratos HF 'Zero' will be among the most outlandish lots at the Lake Como sale in May

Posted: 4 April 2011
$30,000 Soviet motorbike from WWII rolls into Pennsylvania auction

The striking, slate-grey motorcycle with sidecar will go under the hammer next week

Posted: 1 April 2011
'30s elegance returns to Lake Como with the classic Talbot-Lago

A 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS will turn heads at RM Auctions' classic car sale in May

Posted: 31 March 2011
Financial rewards with collectibles: 'Collectors are reaping more and more'

Not only are collectibles more fun than traditonal investments, they're also more financially rewarding

Posted: 30 March 2011
Our Top Five... Classic cars owned by legendary stars

Jenson Button's Ferrari is for sale - but his isn't the first celebrity car to auction to collectors...

Posted: 30 March 2011
Springsteen's 1957 classic Chevy roars to $468,000 at online auction

The Boss' first car has sold for considerably more than the $2,000 he paid for it

Posted: 30 March 2011
Three luxury Ferraris take to the grid at Bonhams' classic car sale

A '$640,000' Ferrari F50 could take home the spoils at Bonhams' UK car auction in April

Posted: 29 March 2011
Do you have an amazing collection? A TV cash prize could be yours...

If you're a budding Malcolm Forbes or King Farouk, then a BBC Saturday night show needs your help

Posted: 28 March 2011
Rare Hindall Triumph 500 Desert sled could ride up to $85,000 in Pennsylvania

The '70s classic could be the star at William Bunch's Motorcycle auction next week

Posted: 28 March 2011
Rare Ford GT40 Prototype Roadster set for Lake Como battle

A 1965 GT40 Roadster is among the leading lots at RM Auctions' classic car sale in May

Posted: 27 March 2011
New book release sends Chitty Chitty Bang Bang soaring into auction

Sales of the classic film car could rise when the first of three new novels is unveiled in November

Posted: 23 March 2011
1950 Packard Victoria classic car could drive a hard bargain in Washington

The beautiful, restored Super Deluxe motor could move collectors to action, this coming weekend

Posted: 22 March 2011
Formula One champ's '$180,000' Ferrari 512 set for classic car auction

Jenson Button's Berlinetta Boxer will go under the hammer at Bonhams next month

Posted: 22 March 2011
Bruce Springsteen’s '$390,000' Chevy thunders down the road to auction

The Born In The USA singer’s classic convertible is up for grabs in an online sale, this month

Posted: 18 March 2011
Our Top Five... 'Barn finds' on the classic car markets

Recent news has shown that vintage automobiles can crop up in the most unlikely of places...

Posted: 16 March 2011
RM's Amelia Island sale posts '$24.3m highest total in 13-year history'

A 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Coupe was among the rare and classic highlights auctioned in Florida

Posted: 16 March 2011
Zsa Zsa Gabor's 'police slap' Rolls adds glamour to online sale

'Gabor's mugshot comes with the sale...' says the seller of a car which once made national news

Posted: 16 March 2011
Richlube Motor Oil sign top performs at Matthews's petroliana sale in Illinois

There was petroliana drama earlier this month as an antique sign was the top seller at a Matthews auction

Posted: 14 March 2011
Made in England: Home-grown Rolls makes $332,000 in Bonhams' UK classic car debut

And half a century after its introduction, a Jaguar E-type does rather well too

Posted: 13 March 2011
Cars v Gold - $467,500 Shelby triumphs to show the power of alternative investments

A 1963 289 Cobra outstrips the shiny stuff and the Batmobile to top Auctions America sale

Posted: 11 March 2011
What do the Forbes billionaires have in common? They collect...

The financial magazine releases its rankings of the richest people: many of whom invest in collectibles

Posted: 10 March 2011
An 'Island' paradise awaits car collectors with Ferraris, Bentleys and more up for sale

The stand-out is a $1.4m Ferrari 275 - but collectors and investors have 87 great choices

Posted: 9 March 2011
'Collectibles investments: avoid auction disappointment and spot the top assets'

Why a 1995 Batmobile may not be the best investment - and how to spot collectibles that will be...

Posted: 9 March 2011
Batman Forever... in the garage: $165,000 Batmobile must stay hidden after US sale

The 1995 vehicle used in Batman Forever misses its estimate - and can never be driven by its owner

Posted: 8 March 2011
'Pow! Zap! Bam!' Collectors set to fight over $275,000 Batmobile

A Batmobile used to promote the film Batman Forever goes under the hammer in Florida on Saturday

Posted: 4 March 2011
President Ahmadinejad's 'classic' Peugeot car sells for $2.5m in Iranian auction

Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's 1977 Peugeot 504 drew a flurry of bids at a recent sale

Posted: 4 March 2011
$197,000 Healey Silverstone lights up H&H’s classic cars auction

The 1950 E-Series Silverstone was the main attraction at last weekend's H&H sale in the UK

Posted: 2 March 2011
Thomas Jefferson’s signed commission leads William Bunch’s US sale

The third US President will star at this Pennsylvania sale, alongside a classic Karmann Ghia car

Posted: 1 March 2011
Load your family into the 'first' SUV... $41,300 Fiat 600D appears for sale

Building on the first pre-WW2 sport utility vehicle prototypes, the 600D remains a design classic...

Posted: 28 February 2011
'Tarzan's jolopy': the MG classic car that returned from the jungle

Discovered in Borneo over four decades ago, this restored car has sold for an impressive $32,000

Posted: 25 February 2011
Ultra-rare $3.5m Ferrari sets the pace at RM's Amelia Island Auction

The auctioneers hold their annual event next month, with a whole host of venerable vehicles available

Posted: 24 February 2011
A perfect Daytona: How high-powered cars have muscled their way to the top

Collectors like Tammy Allen have made muscle cars hot property in the modern classic car markets

Posted: 22 February 2011
Classic 1941 Ford pick-up carries a huge price at Fontaines' sale

This old pick-up could sell for upwards of $30,000 this Saturday at a Massachusetts auction

Posted: 18 February 2011
'First ever' Allard J2X races into H&H's UK classic cars auction

Collectors are set to be dazzled by a '£325,000' British Racing Green blur, later this month

Posted: 18 February 2011
Collectors are ready to pounce on a $50,000 Jaguar XKE, this Saturday

This 1974 classic Jaguar XKE could be the story of the day at Great Gatsby’s on Saturday

Posted: 17 February 2011
Rocker Slash shares his love of films and fast cars at Julien's Auctions

The Guns 'N' Roses and Velvet Revolver guitarist could prove that two wheels are better in California

Posted: 17 February 2011
Gandhi, the Tiger of Mysore and 200 classic cars: the collections of Vijay Mallya

Here, we look at the drinks magnate's great loves: sports, automobiles and his Indian heritage

Posted: 16 February 2011
Video of the Week… How to spot a classic car, before it's a classic

Here, BBC presenter Richard Hammond explains how you can identify the classic cars of the future...

Posted: 16 February 2011
First 'true American pick-up truck' rolls into Atlantic City classic cars sale

60,000 collectors are expected at the Atlantic City Classic Car Show and Auction, this weekend

Posted: 15 February 2011
Harry Potter’s Ford Anglia stars in eBay's $1.6m movie cars sale

Classic cars from major films and TV programmes are going up for sale on the internet auction website

Posted: 14 February 2011
Classic car lovers are set to fight over this $1.1m 'Romeo' heartthrob

A 1930 Alfa Romeo 1750 is a leading attraction at RM Auctions' pre-war car sale in March

Posted: 10 February 2011
Easy Rider - Bonhams thinks Foggy's bikes are just super and so will you

The world champion's prized Ducatis could be a coup for a superbike collector or investor

Posted: 9 February 2011
Paul says... 'Why two wheels can carry you to pleasure and profit'

While the classic car markets cruise at top speed, collectible motorbikes are fast catching up

Posted: 9 February 2011
Long live long legs: Bonhams to sell a million kilometre Vincent motorcycle

The auction house build up to their April auction of a single-owner 1955 Black Prince

Posted: 8 February 2011
Lord Raglan rides on, as his Bugatti breaks the $1m barrier in Paris

The Bonhams Paris Palais car sale drives bidders wild in a World Record price-breaking weekend

Posted: 7 February 2011
An icon illustrated: Bonhams' bike sale stars Steve McQueen motorcycle

'The Great Escape' actor's Husqvarna bike is available at the Quail Lodge gathering

Posted: 6 February 2011
Super-rare $500,000 Ferrari emerges after three decades . . . of sitting in a garage!

The original 1952 model races to the head of the pack in RM’s March auction

Posted: 5 February 2011
Ferrari, Bugatti and a Beatle-mobile burn rubber at Bonhams' Paris Car Sale

Classic car collectors will converge on Paris this weekend for a special automobilia auction

Posted: 4 February 2011
'Shout about your business to 200m+ global collectors - for absolutely free'

Fancy publicising your business to readers across 207 countries? Then why not drop us an email...

Posted: 4 February 2011
Our Top Five... Most unique and unusual collectibles

A skull used for furnishing and a six-figure creepy-crawly star in our weird and wonderful list...

Posted: 2 February 2011
Video of the Week... Classic car seller Barrett-Jackson's '$70m birthday'

The purveyor of classic American automobiles saw prices motor up at its first event of 2011

Posted: 2 February 2011
Circus owner's Bugatti 57C Atalante rolls into Artcurial's classic cars sale

Jérôme Médrano's auto may bring €700,000, ahead of General de Gaulle's Presidential Simca

Posted: 30 January 2011
Edward, Duke of Kent's Rolls-Royce rolls into Bonhams' sale

Two immaculate Rolls-Royces, one of them Royal, have been commissioned for sale by Harrods

Posted: 25 January 2011
'John F Kennedy's ambulance' brings $132,000 at Barrett-Jackson sale

An ambulance thought to be the one used to carry JFK's body has sold ... with some controversy

Posted: 25 January 2011
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL spreads its 'Gullwings' in Arizona sale

One of the markets' most sought-after classic cars is for sale estimated at $700,000-800,000

Posted: 21 January 2011
'A car with plenty of style and power' - an Oldsmobile 98 draws into Mecum's sale

Limited in production due to events in Korea, a rare example of this classic is now available

Posted: 20 January 2011
Jackie Kennedy's Tribute Cadillac could roll to $400,400 in Paris

After 30 years in the museum of coachbuilders Pininfarina, this historic car is going up for sale

Posted: 19 January 2011
'Concours winning' 1964 Jaguar E-Type sells with $150,000 estimate

There aren't enough superlatives to do justice to this striking and majestic 1964 E-type restoration

Posted: 17 January 2011
Champion Jack Surtees's teenage motorbike could race to $66,000

When the future 1956 500cc World Champion was a teen, his bike projects includes this rarity for sale

Posted: 15 January 2011
'World's first supercar' the Lamborghini Miura P400 appears for sale

Every coachbuilder in Italy clamoured to build the Miura's innovative chassis, and now it's for sale...

Posted: 14 January 2011
'Look closely at this car - it's a fine example of how to create perfect lines'

So said Henry Ford of the Maserati Ghibli, one of which is expected to bring $130,200 in Paris

Posted: 13 January 2011
'Probably the most unorthodox motorcycle ever made' rolls into Paris

Bonhams is preparing to sell the rare and radial engined Megola motorcycle at its February auction

Posted: 13 January 2011
John Lennon's classic Ferrari 330 GT could roll to $220,000 at Bonhams

Just hours after passing his driving test, the Beatle chose this car over Maseratis and Aston Martins

Posted: 10 January 2011
Racer from Lincoln-Mercury's 'drag heyday' speeds into Florida auction

A 'Countdown 3' - one of just 21 examples ever built - is starring in Mecum's upcoming classics sale

Posted: 10 January 2011
Found in a toilet: the $125,800 Harley-Davidson Peashooter motorcycle

It's a long way from the Hells Angels... This 1940s classic was found in the toilet of an Australian mine

Posted: 9 January 2011
Boasting a long nose and a $1.3m price tag: the 1965 Ferrari 275

With iconic coachwork by Pininfarina, this striking classic from 1965 is auctioning in Arizona

Posted: 8 January 2011
Bonhams auctions 'one of the most desirable American motorcycles'

Estimated at $150,000, the 1922 Ace was designer Bill Henderson's revenge against his old company

Posted: 4 January 2011
'One of just 1,800' Cadillac Eldorado classic cars auctions in Florida

Both rare and remarkable, this convertible from 1957 is among the automotive highlights at Mecum

Posted: 3 January 2011
Classic muscle at no reserve: Mecum auctions a 1969 Pontiac GTO

This 1969 Ram Air IV convertible is restored to Concours level, and collectors won't want to miss out

Posted: 2 January 2011
Driven by the same family for over 50 years: 1924 Bentley brings $231,000

This Le Mans-winning model, built in Edinburgh, spent 54 years in the garage of collector Bill Martin

Posted: 1 January 2011
Need a New Year's resolution? How about starting your dream collection....

2011 could well be the perfect time to invest in something you love... Here we show you why and how

Posted: 1 January 2011
Six World Record classic car prices at Gooding & Co's Pebble Beach sale

Ferraris and the most expensive Alfa Romeo ever auctioned were among this auction's highlights

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