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Bonhams to Showcase Rare 1938 Bugatti, 1955 Pebble Beach Race Car Pope-Hartford in Upcoming Auto Auction
Highlighted in Bonhams’ upcoming auction is the rare 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante, #57767. Establishing the company in 1909, Italian-born Ettore Bugatti began manufacturing high-performance automobiles in Germany’s then-town of Molsheim. The Type 57C Atalante was a design of Ettore’s son, Jean. Across the industry, automotive websites like Silodrome, a…
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At Monterey 2022, Mecum Showcases a 1989 Lamborghini Countach
A 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition is one of the main attractions of Monterey 2022, presented by Mecum Auctions. It is equipped with a 5.2L V-12 engine rated at 455 HP, gated ZF five-speed manual transmission, single plate hydraulic clutch, independent front suspension, and ventilated disc brakes with four-piston…
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Mecum Auction Company to Offer 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Convertible in Harrisburg
Widely acclaimed to be the pinnacle of design for Mustang, the 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Convertible is a highlight of the upcoming Harrisburg 2022 event, presented by Mecum Auctions. This Mustang, designed for sporty performance, boasts a 390 CI V-8 engine, automatic transmission, GT equipment group, power steering, air conditioning,…
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Vintage Automotive Horns and Antique Publications Lead Sale of Francis Tarzian Estate of Automobilia & Collectibles
In a bygone era, the earliest motor vehicles were equipped with brass bulb horns, a sound-making device used to alert pedestrians and animals. A boa constrictor snake head was a classic design in these horns. With its strange serpentine look, the horn would prompt people to swiftly get out of…
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Automobilia & Collectibles From The Francis E. Tarzian Estate Go Up For Bid At Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Over 200 Lots from a Passionate Collector To be Sold on Saturday, July 30, 2022 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 15, 2022 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Automobilia & Collectibles from the Estate of Francis E. Tarzian, Sr., on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:30 am…
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Vintage Models 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback and 1970 Datsun 240Z Highlight Witherell’s Estate Car Auction
The Ford Mustang is one of the earliest vehicles to be recognized as a pony car. With its long bonnet and short deck, the original fastback version became highly popular for its styling. A modified 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback is a key highlight of the upcoming Witherell's sale. The most…
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Mecum Auctions’ Orlando 2022 Event Brings a 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 Vehicle to Auction
Founded by David Dunbar Buick in 1908, General Motors is among the most renowned American automobile companies. The firm introduced the Buick Gran Sport (GS) in 1964. This series featured a correct-specification engine built with the factory-original 10.5:1 piston, distributor and transmission, and 1970 Stage 1 carburetor, providing the model…
Vintage Cars, Motorcycles Available With Bring a Trailer During 2022 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
In Pittsburgh, vintage car enthusiasts are gearing up for the 2022 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP), a ten-day event now in its 40th year. Historic cars of all stripes will race down Pennsylvania’s country roads. In another segment, drivers will take the cars through the notoriously challenging Schenley Park. Attendees…
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Rare and Classic Selection of Vehicles on Display at 2022 BaT Alumni Gathering in Seattle
A 1960 Ferrari 250GT Pininfarina Coupé is a key highlight of the digital auction platform Bring a Trailer’s (BaT) premium listings. The 250GT Ferrari exemplifies a series of modern grand touring (GT) cars sought for their combination of high speed, luxury, and performance. The Pininfarina design version is considered to…
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A Ford Mustang Coupe Leads Mecum’s Forthcoming June Auction
Henry Ford, the co-founder of Ford Motor Company, was born in Springwells Township, Michigan to Mary and William Ford. His journey into the automotive industry started at the age of 12, when he showed an innate skill for mechanics. Henry Ford’s career as an automobile builder started in the winter…
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NY Elizabeth Will Make Bugatti’s Tribute Type 35 Model Available at Auction
Ettore Bugatti, the founder of Bugatti race cars, worked at a bicycle manufacturer after school. He was fascinated with the mechanism of motor cars, which were at their earliest stage at the time. At the age of 17, he produced a tricycle with an engine. The creation was followed by…
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W Yoder Auction LLC Gears Up For Spring With Colson Tandem Bicycle, Budweiser Sign, and G.I. Joe Toys
W Yoder Auction LLC is starting the spring season with the upcoming Bicycles, Guitars, Railroad Collection, Pump sale. Peddling its way to the top is a pre-war Colson tandem bicycle, a diving helmet accompanied by a shipwreck map, and a Budweiser neon sign. The Colson tandem is a double seater,…
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Bryan Steam Tractors and TO-RO Tractors Lead Mecum’s East Moline 2022 Auction
A bright red-wheeled 1926 Bryan Steam Tractor leads the upcoming East Moline 2022 sale from Mecum Auctions. The tractor comes from the world’s first light steam tractor manufacturers. This extensively restored beauty has a grey body atop bright red wheels and a new wood dashboard. The steam tractor has two…
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1929 Duesenberg Model J Murphy Convertible Coupe and 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Highlight Mecum Auctions’ Glendale 2022
The 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta is one of 499 vehicles produced for the global market. With its naturally-aspirated definitive mid-engine V-8, it is the most powerful limited edition model manufactured in the history of the company. The Speciale Aperta is a key highlight of the upcoming Glendale 2022 event,…
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Las Vegas 2022 To Offer Pierce Four motorcycles
When Percy Pierce came across a Belgian FN Four motorcycle, he became rather fascinated by its design. He took inspiration from the FN to create the Pierce Four motorcycle. This became the first four-cylinder motorcycle manufactured in the United States. It was only then that Pierce’s father’s company, which initially…
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A 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Will Cross the Auction Block with Mecum Auctions
Founded by racer Louis Chevrolet and General Motors founder William C. Durant, Chevrolet was incepted in Detroit in 1911. Its first-ever model, Series C Classic Six, was unveiled in 1913. The Series C offered features like an electric starter and electric headlamps. Since then, the company has earned a reputation…
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Mecum Auctions to Offer 1965 Lola T70 Spyder, Other Vintage Cars in Chattanooga
Mecum Auctions will present a two-day sale of classic cars and motorcycles in Chattanooga this October. The event is part of the second annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. Among the featured vehicles is a 1965 Lola T70 Mk1 Spyder formerly owned by automotive designer Carroll Shelby and racing driver Dan Gurney.…
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Mecum Auctions to Offer Pontiac GTO Convertible and Chevrolet Impala
The Oakland Motor Car Company, established in Pontiac, Michigan by Edward Murphy, produced carriages before General Motors it bought out. In the 1920s, General Motors introduced the first Pontiac model as part of the Oakland line. Pontiac models, including the GTO, were popular by the 1960s. Designed by John DeLorean,…
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Bonhams’ Upcoming Auction Features 1913 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
Bonhams’ forthcoming Audrain Concours Auction brings a 1913 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost “London-Edinburgh” Tourer. Charles Rolls partnered with Henry Royce and established Rolls-Royce in 1904. The brand is particularly known for its luxury motor cars. In 1906, Rolls-Royce debuted the Silver Ghost, a large touring automobile named by Claude Johnson, the…
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Around the Auction World: August 2021
Photos from around the auction world in August 2021. Image credit from left to right: Saffronart, Bonhams, and Morton Subastas. Collage by Heemin Moon (Auction Daily). The summer auction season drew to a gentle close in August 2021. The month offered many opportunities to encounter contemporary art and 20th-century collectibles,…
