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Mecum Auctions Offers Parnelli Jones’ Baja 1000 Winner Ford Bronco Big Oly
An off-road racing vehicle from the personal collection of Parnelli Jones is a key highlight in Mecum Auctions’ upcoming sale. The 1969 Ford Bronco Big Oly was built to suit the strength, speed, and weight specifications of the renowned former professional racing driver. Jones was the first driver to push…
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Bonhams’ Amelia Island Auction Highlights Brass Era, Pre-War Cars
Bonhams’ annual car sale, the Amelia Island Auction, brings a focused selection of luxury automobilia and motorcars. On May 20th, 2021, the auction house will offer over 100 automobiles ranging from historic to contemporary production eras. Bidding will start at 11:00 AM EDT. Before the sale starts, Auction Daily takes…
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Selection of five classic Bentleys with VIP connections for sale by H&H Classics
The five due to go under the hammer at H&H Classics’ IWM Duxford auction on May 26th 2021 all boast interesting first owners. LONDON.- In real money terms buying a brand new Bentley has never been more affordable. A base model Bentayga might set one back £133,260 but the firm’s least…
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World record price for 1960 AC Aceca Bristol restoration project
Terry Harrison’s Princess Blue 1960 AC Aceca Bristol. LONDON.- The garage collection of the late Terry Harrison - ex-Works BMC Navigator, keen amateur racer and authority on motorsport history - was sold by H&H Classics yesterday at a Live Auction Online without Reserve. Terry Harrison’s Princess Blue 1960 AC Aceca Bristol had been…
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Chevrolet 1956 Bel Air Comes to Auction with Mecum
Chevrolet reached a height of innovation between the 1930s and 1940s. During this time, the company created several important automotive inventions, including column shifts, V-grilles, hydraulic brakes, and independent front suspensions. Chevrolet’s 1956 Bel Air model benefitted from those developments. One of these cars will be available in Mecum Auctions’…
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Charlton Hall Offers Vintage Cars and Antiquities in 92nd Anniversary Auction – Session I
Founded in 1929 by Charlton Hall Jr., Charlton Hall will celebrate more than nine decades in business with its upcoming 92nd Anniversary auction. The sale includes vintage cars, furniture, guns and firearms, fine art, jewelry, decorative art, and collectibles. One highlighted lot is a vintage 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SE convertible. The…
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“On the Road to Glendale with Mecum Auctions”
Auto enthusiasts can expect a broad array of collector cars at the third annual Mecum Auctions sale in Glendale, Arizona. The sale will be held at State Farm Stadium and is expected to host more than 1,200 cars. One of the featured cars in the sale is one of only…
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The first Daimler Double Six VDP off the production line for sale with H&H Classics
Originally finished in Garnet Metallic with Chamois interior, it was dispatched on 8th November 1972 and subsequently sold to its first owner, J Dale Ltd of London N1, via dealers Reeve & Stedeford of Birmingham. It was road registered under the mark ‘GON 51L’ on 1st February 1973. LONDON.- Once in…
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Marc Chagall Lithograph Leads Clarke Auction Gallery’s Upcoming Auction
A Marc Chagall lithograph will be available in Clarke Auction Gallery’s upcoming Fine Art, Jewelry, Antiques, Asian, & Midcentury Auction. Titled Daphnis and Chloe: Chloe is Carried Off by the Methymneans, this piece shows a vibrant scene with human figures riding horses and carrying war instruments. At the center, two…
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Ford Model T Torpedo Leads Turner’s Antique Automobiles Auction
Henry Ford wanted people to travel far, faster. He started working on automobiles meant for working families, boosting his production with the assembly line. One of his earliest cars, called the Model T or Tin Lizzie, was produced by the Ford Motor Company in 1908. A Ford Model T Torpedo…
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Mercedes-Benz Cars Presented by Mecum Auctions
When Carl Benz drove the first two-stroke unit Mercedes vehicle on New Year's Eve 1879, it marked the birth of the modern automobile. This vehicle, propelled by an internal combustion engine, went on to become a huge success. Today, Mercedes-Benz is recognized as one of the leading car brands still…
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On The Road Again – Turner Auctions + Appraisals Presents The Vehicle Collection Of Francis E. Tarzian, Sr.
Impeccably Restored Vehicles from a Passionate Collector Go Up for Bid on Sunday, January 17, 2021 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 17, 2020 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is very pleased to present The Vehicle Collection of Francis E. Tarzian, Sr., on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 10:30 am PST. The…
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Upcoming I.M. Chait Auction Brings Asian Art, Antiques, & Estates
Challenging the aesthetics of classical art is an oil painting titled You Like Me, Why Not from Liu Wei. He is a Beijing-based artist and a significant contributor to Conceptual art. Liu’s works are driven by personal ideas or concepts and often go through an extensive process of tinkering and…
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French Bisque Dolls Stand Out in the Forthcoming Pook & Pook Sale
Porcelain dolls began emerging in France during the 1850s. While they first appeared as popular children’s toys, vintage bisque dolls would later become revered collectibles. 19th-century dollmakers initially struggled to incorporate more life-like features. It was only after the discovery of Chinese porcelain that the artisans were able to create…
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Cadillac, Ford, and Chevrolet Cars Lead Upcoming Mecum Auctions Event
Founded by Henry Leland, Cadillac was named after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, a French explorer who founded the city of Detroit. Shortly after its incorporation in 1902, the company introduced the idea of interchangeable parts in the automotive industry, which led to the emergence of modern mass production of…
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“The Last Car to Safely Transport President Kennedy” Comes to Auction
The 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy left an indelible mark on American culture and history. Within days of his death, his assassin was dead, the United States had a new president, and the conspiracy theories had begun. A relic from the morning of Kennedy’s death highlights Bonhams’ upcoming…
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Collector's Auction, Day 1
Featured on the first day of the upcoming Collector's Auction, offered by Whitley’s Auctioneers, is an Art Deco dancer sculpture from Andre Gilbert. One of the first English sculptors to enroll at the École des Beaux-Arts, Gilbert’s experience at the university encouraged him to travel to Rome and continue his…
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Fine Art-Decor-Antiques-Furnishings from Nantucket Estates and Sold Homes
Antonio Jacobsen was a prolific maritime painter well known for his depictions of American vessels. As a child, Jacobsen learned music from his father. However, his true love was the sea. Jacobsen began painting the doors of safes with elaborate harbor scenes. These works landed him a commission for painting…
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Cars from Aston Martin, Bentley, and Others Offered by Bonhams
In 1930, Bentley aimed to produce a car that could go "100mph without noise," according to their advertising. This was particularly ambitious because, behind the scenes, Bentley was on the verge of bankruptcy. The company made good on their promise with the 1931 Bentley 8-Liter Tourer, an example of which…
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Everard goes back to the future on Oct. 14 with super-exotic 1960s concept cars and sculptural art from Estate of John Bucci
Space Age vehicle ‘La Shabbla’ created a frenzy at the 1964 NY World’s Fair, while stablemate ‘La Trieste’ stopped traffic when driven around Italy in 1967 John Bucci (Italian/American, 1935-2019), metal and yellow resin console table (glass top not included), 36½ x 33 x 10 1/8in. Estimate $300-$500 SAVANNAH, Ga.…
