My Car Quest

December 23, 2024

This Ferrari Should Have Sold In Pebble Beach

by Mike - This one-of-a-kind mid-engine Ferrari V12 owned by the Chinetti family was put up for auction by Gooding in Pebble Beach this past Sunday. It was Gooding's flagship car at the Pebble Beach auction. 1966 Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta … [Read more...]

The Ferrari 250 GTO – Sold for US$ 38,115,000 Including Premium At Bonhams

by Mike - Is any one surprised by the sales price of $38,115,000? Let us know what you think in the Comments. … [Read more...]

Do Eight More Cylinders Really Make A Big Difference In The Value Of A Classic Car?

by Michael Gulett - These two cars look a lot alike but when you lift the hood one has 4 cylinders and the other has 12 cylinders. And oh yeah, one is a Ferrari and the other is a Fiat-Siata. From a distance it is hard to tell them apart. The … [Read more...]

Two Bizzarrinis Are For Sale At Mecum In Monterey

by Mike - For the first time that I remember Mecum is quoting the price estimate range for cars at their Monterey auction. They have two Bizzarrinis for sale and both have a very healthy price estimate. I believe if the estimates published by … [Read more...]

This Porsche 930 Turbo Carerra For Sale In Monterey Should Do Well

by Mike - Certain collector quality Porsches have rapidly moved up in price over the past couple of years. This 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo Carerra is for sale at the upcoming Russo and Steele auction in Monterey and I suspect it will get a lot of … [Read more...]

Bonhams Has Fallen Into The “Dirt Is Patina” Trap

by Mike - I did not think a collector car auction company could surprise me but Bonhams has managed to do so (I am not talking about the Ferrari 250 GTO they have for auction at no reserve). They are auctioning an enticing 'barn find' Jaguar … [Read more...]