by Mike - Why do I write about "patina" so much? I think it is because "patina" is an over used and abused concept designed to sell classic cars at a higher price than they would otherwise command. This is not good for the classic car … [Read more...]
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There Is A Huge Price Difference Between The BMW 507 Roadster And The Maserati Ghibli Spyder!
March 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - Earlier I asked why there was such a big price estimate difference between two sports cars that seem similar in many ways: the 1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster and the 1970 Maserati Ghibli Spyder both auctioned by RM at Amelia Island … [Read more...]
Iso Grifo No. 413 Is A Very Unusual Price Record Holder
March 10, 2014 By 3 Comments
by Mike - Iso Grifo No. 413 just sold for $440,000 (including buyers commission) at the RM auction in Amelia Island, which I believe is a world record price for a Grifo sold at public auction. I have said many times before that this is a very … [Read more...]
Iso Grifo No. 413 Sets A World Record Price
March 8, 2014 By 1 Comment
by Mike - Iso Grifo No. 413 just sold for $440,000 (including buyers commission) at the RM auction in Amelia Island, which I believe is a world record price for a Grifo sold at public auction. Despite the unusual history of this Grifo it still … [Read more...]
All Three BMW Isettas Sold At The Gooding Auction At Amelia Island
March 7, 2014 By 1 Comment
by Mike - There are six BMW Isettas for sale at auctions in Florida in March. Here are the results for the three Gooding Isettas sold today (sales price includes the buyers commission). 1956 BMW Isetta 300 - Estimate: $35,000 - $45,000 … [Read more...]
This Iso Grifo Was A No Sale At The Gooding Auction At Amelia Island Today
March 7, 2014 By 11 Comments
by Mike - Unless there was a deal cut after the auction this Iso Grifo was a no sale today at the Gooding auction at Amelia Island. It was bid to a high of $240,000 with an estimate of $300,000 - $400,000. This 1973 Iso Grifo Series II is … [Read more...]
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