by Mike - I thought I had observed a trend away from the "dirt is patina" sales strategy for collector cars since last year in Monterey when Bonhams sold a very dirty Jaguar at a loss for the seller. I wrote in September 2014, Selling … [Read more...]
What Is The Next Big Thing In The Collector Car World? – Maybe Porsche
December 20, 2014 By 3 Comments
by Mike - In a few weeks all eyes in the collector car world will be on Arizona where some of the most important collector car auctions are held all in one week. There will be hundreds of cars sold in just a few days totaling a few hundred … [Read more...]
My Thoughts On The Collector Car Market Today – Part One
September 24, 2014 By 1 Comment
by Mike - There has been much speculation lately about the health and future prospects of the collector car market. We have seen many records broken consistently over the past few years. The market is not homogenous, however, the very high end … [Read more...]
The Ferrari 250 GTO – Sold for US$ 38,115,000 Including Premium At Bonhams
August 14, 2014 By 13 Comments
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...]
Bonhams Has Fallen Into The “Dirt Is Patina” Trap
July 23, 2014 By 5 Comments
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...]
A Ferrari 250 GTO Is Scheduled To Be Auctioned By Bonhams At The Quail Lodge – Without Reserve!
June 30, 2014 By 16 Comments
by Mike - Sports Car Market has just announced this stunning news. A Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta will cross the auction block without reserve at Bonhams' upcoming Quail Lodge sale in Carmel, CA. Read the brief note from SCM here. OK, … [Read more...]
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