Caveat emptor - let the buyer beware... by Mike Gulett - When a classic car model reaches a value level where creating a fake car can be profitable then dishonest people may take dishonest action by passing off a fake as the real … [Read more...]
Two Rare Mercedes 300SL From Same Family To Be Auctioned In Pebble Beach
June 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - Here’s your chance to “corner the market” on two original Mercedes 300SL, the gullwing coupe and a roadster. The gullwing was made from ’54 through ’57 and the roadster continued from ’57 through ‘63. Gooding & … [Read more...]
A Sad Tale In Barn Finding
October 6, 2016 By 4 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - In writing my Incredible Barn Finds series of books (Enthusiast Books, Hudson WI), I come across a lot of happy stories—a guy who finds a potential million dollar car for peanuts. But sometimes it’s a very sad story, … [Read more...]
The Collector Car Market Today – Part Two
September 27, 2014 By 3 Comments
by Mike - Part One is at this link. Owners of a collector car valued in the $1 million to $5 million USD probably own many cars although maybe only one at $5 million and the individual values may vary quite a bit and go below $1 million for a … [Read more...]
The Times They Are A Changing – Collector Car Originality And Preservation Are Becoming More Important Than Over The Top Restoration
April 24, 2014 By 7 Comments
by Mike - I wrote about this subject in January 2014 when an original and very shabby Mercedes 300SL Gullwing sold at auction for a lot more than an very well restored model of the same year and color combination! I also wrote in February 2012 … [Read more...]
Are Fake Cars A Big Problem In The Classic Car World?
May 28, 2013 By 5 Comments
by Mike - When a classic car model reaches a value level where creating a fake car can be profitable then dishonest people may take dishonest action by passing off a fake as a real car. Shelby GT350 It is easy to buy a 1965 or 1966 … [Read more...]
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