European collector auctions offer steady progress in busy summer car sales season Aguttes, Artcurial, Bonhams and Osenat all held auctions in late June and July; there were some struggles at the high end but mid-market is moving well.
British auction market proves chilly at RM Sotheby’s Cliveden House sale Plenty of sales but largely below estimate, the first of two UK RM Sotheby’s auctions provides plenty of food for thought.
1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom 17EX prototype wins Valletta Concours in Malta The 1928 boat-tailed Rolls-Royce Phantom prototype known as 17EX won Best of Show at the Valletta Concours d’Elegance in Malta on June 2, 2024.
California’s Petersen Automotive Museum gets the lowdown on Lowriders Pivotal cars, motorcycles and trucks from lowrider communities around the globe will be put on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles until April 2025.
Mecum brings 3000 lots for its 37th Indy Spring Classic auction From a Bentley Bacalar and Enzo-era Ferraris to the mightiest of muscle cars, there’s something for everything at Mecum’s forthcoming Spring Classic sale in Indiana.
Ferraris, Bentleys and Aston Martins lead RM Sotheby’s Cliveden House sale Special-bodied Ferrari and the penultimate Aston Martin DB5 Convertible among the heavy hitters confirmed for RM Sotheby’s inaugural sale at Cliveden House, UK.
Rétromobile sales expose gulf between Euro and US markets Some big-value lots fail to take off at flagship Rétromobile event in Paris, with modern hypercars struggling the most compared with US buoyancy.
Lots to ameliorate winter blues during Florida’s auction week Mercedes-Benzes of all eras and styles are a consistent theme as Florida’s Amelia Island and ModaMiami heat up the auction atmosphere.
The Highs and lows of the 2023 classic car world As 2023 draws to an end, we review the highs and lows of a significant year in the world of classic cars: the events, machinery, auctions and farewells.