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Desert Classic Brings Twice the Fun to Palm Springs

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:25:50 +0000

This year's Desert Classic Concours d' Elegance is being organized in conjunction with The Desert Classic Auction, and both will taking place on the weekend of February 25th, 2012 at The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA.

The Desert Classic Auction, scheduled for Saturday, February 25 from 10am to 5pm, is expecting hundreds of vehicle enthusiasts and collectors from around the world to view and bid on a rare collection of vehicles specifically sourced for this event. Over two hundred collectable vehicles of every era from one-of-a-kind to daily drivers to classics and muscle cars will be on display for public viewing, bidding, and purchase.

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March Into Spring's Classic Car Events

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:19:07 +0000

One of the great things about March is that it brings with it the beginning of Spring. For classic car enthusiasts, it also means the kick of the seasons premier events. Here's some of the ones we'll be looking forward to:

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Drendel Family Porsches Coming to Amelia Island Auction

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:49:48 +0000

Gooding & Company has just announced its recent consignment of the Drendel Family Collection of 18 Porsches at its Amelia Island Auction on Friday, March 9th. Recognized as the world's finest private collection of its kind, the Drendel Family Collection consists of both road and race cars spanning 25 years of Porsche history from 1973 - 1997. The arrival of this extraordinary collection in Amelia Island offers collectors and Porsche enthusiasts around the world the opportunity to own a piece of Porsche's winning motorsport heritage.

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Another Good Reason to go to Texas in May

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:57:52 +0000

On May 5 - 6, 2012, the nation's first and largest gathering of classic cars and boats for the last 16 years, Keels and Wheels Concours d'Elegance, will take place once again at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas. And for as long as we can remember, The Houston Classic Auction was an integral part of that event.

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Big Numbers and Record Sales Reported From Scottsdale

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:27:02 +0000

It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week. The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

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The Beginning of the End of the Fins

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:29:42 +0000

1960 marked the turn of an era of automobile styling in the United States. No longer would the massive amounts of chrome be so prevalent than in the late 50s on the exterior of the car; they would be toned down and never again seen.

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Affordable Classics Day One at Barrett-Jackson

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:26:36 +0000

Tuesday, January 17^th was the first of day out of six that the cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012 began crossing the block. Historically, day one has a greater variety of affordable classic and this year was no different and we do think that it also had a higher attendance of buyers looking for that bargain than we've seen in the past.

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Barrett-Jackson�s Charitable Side

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:43:49 +0000

For 41 years, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction has continued to grow a venue for enthusiasts to buy and sell cars in an atmosphere of excitement for young and old. But it has also served as one of the automotive industry's charitable-giving powerhouses, raising more than $40 million for worthy causes, $35 million of that total has been raised just within the last five years.

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Three Unique 1970 Chevelle LS6's to be Auctioned

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:45:00 +0000

Featuring the most powerful rated engine to date when it was built, the 1970 Chevelle LS6 was born of a higher breed. The product of an era of car building in which Chevrolet was determined to join the ranks of top muscle cars in the industry. The Chevelle LS6 surpassed the competition to become one of the most popular cars of the muscle car era. Due to its affordability, popularity and versatility on the street as well as a race car, the Chevelle SS remains to this day one of the most popular muscle cars around. The fact that only 4,475 RPO LS6 options were built for any of the body styles offered, makes a 1970 Chevelle LS6's a must-see on any muscle car enthusiast's list.

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True American Made Classics Coming to Arizona

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:27:47 +0000

In just one week, RM Aunctions will be in Arizona to offer over 140 collector cars at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, and the line-up includes a number of American Classics. Headlining these "U.S. built" classics is an ACD-certified 1930 Duesenberg Model J LWB Dual Cowl Phaeton with coachwork by LeBaron, the only long-wheelbase example built.

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