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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…
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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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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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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 Offers Chevrolet Copo Camaro
Chevrolet began when William C. Durant, one of the founders of General Motors, joined forces with Swiss racecar driver and engineer Louis Chevrolet. The brand soon became known for its performance, durability, and innovation. Chevrolet went on to develop several automotive inventions, including fuel injection, safety glass, anti-lock brakes, and…
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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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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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Collection of the Estate of Linda McRae Noe Laine
Originally a jeweler, Charles Christofle founded a goldsmith and tableware company in 1830. The Christofle company would eventually become known for exploring the electrolytic gilding and silver plating process. A silver-plated kylix from Christofle will be highlighted in Alex Cooper Auctioneers’ upcoming auction of Linda McRae Noe Laine’s estate. The…
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Quail Motorcar Auction
The Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 was designed to keep Romeo at the top of the international motor racing scene in the 1930s. With its straight-eight, twin-overhead-camshaft engine, the 8c 2300 did exactly. It was eventually associated with notable racers such as Luigi Chinetti and Tazio Nuvolari. A 1934 Alfa Romeo…
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The Amelia Island Auction
Ferrari, Bugatti, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz are some of the brands featured in the upcoming Amelia Island Auction. Presented by Bonhams, these vintage luxury vehicles once signified brand supremacy in their respective times and markets. One highlighted car is the 1932 Bugatti Type 55 SuperSport Roadster. The car was designed by…
