by Mike - Here are the RM auction results from my sources in Europe for three cars we have been following. The prices below include a 14.4% buyers premium plus tax - I made a mistake on an earlier version of this Post. Iso Grifo Targa … [Read more...]
The Meaning, Or Lack Of Meaning, Of “Concours Condition”
April 19, 2014 By 9 Comments
by Mike - My latest gripe about the way collector cars are described by some sellers is the over use of the word "concours" and sometimes "Pebble Beach quality". The definition of "concours" From the Dictionary, an exhibition or … [Read more...]
The Strange Ones Are Being Brought To Classic Car Auctions Now
March 26, 2014 By 12 Comments
by Mike - With record prices being set at nearly every classic car auction these days the car owners of the strange, incorrect, bizarre and "barn finds" are bringing their cars out to auction to strike while the iron is hot and the prices are … [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...]
It’s Kind Of A Magical Car … This 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 R
February 21, 2014 By 1 Comment
by Mike - If you want a 1960s era race car this is the one to have. It is one of the very rare 1965 Shelby GT350 R code race cars. RM says this, Est. 450 bhp, 289/293 cu. in. OHV V-8, Holley 4756 “double pumper” 4V carburetor, … [Read more...]
If You Want A BMW Isetta Go To Florida In March
February 20, 2014 By 4 Comments
by Mike - As I was scanning the collector cars coming up for auction in Florida in March I was struck by how many BMW Isettas are being offered. There are six by my count. Gooding has three (at Amelia Island March 7), RM has one (at Amelia … [Read more...]
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