Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
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Volkswagen's modern Microbus is almost ready for its U.S. debut.
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1967 Toyota-Shelby 2000 GT sells for over $2.5M, lives in our dreams
This car is one of just three racing Toyota 2000 GTs prepared by Shelby American, and it just sold at auction
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Michael Fux takes delivery of Hispano-Suiza Carmen Boulogne in his signature fuchsia hue
Mattress mogul Michael Fux owns one of the Carmen electric supercars from revived Spanish brand Hispano-Suiza.
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Briggs Cunningham Corvette that raced at Le Mans sells for $785,500
A Corvette raced by Briggs Cunningham and thought lost forever was sold during the 2021 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
VW made an electric Bus in 1978 called Elektrotransporter
VW will soon launch an electric spiritual successor to the Microbus in the U.S., but it won't be the first electric Bus sold here.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Custom C8 Corvette honors Le Mans-winning Briggs Cunningham C1
Cunningham Automotive has built a modern Corvette honoring the C1 that took home a class victory in the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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“It appears that the Amelia Island auctions are reaching an equilibrium for the current market,” the Hagerty Insider report said in summarizing the collector car auctions leading up to the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance at the northeastern Florida resort community. Total sales reached $80.1 million, nearly equaling the 2018 total, while the sell-through rate and average sales price both improved compared with year-ago figures. As in Arizona in January, the highest-priced cars posted only a 64 percent sell-through rate and prices paid tended to be lower than anticipated...
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Mercedes-Benz 540K fastback, star-driven Ferrari take top honors at Amelia Island
It must thrill an automaker when one of its products grabs the top prize at a concours, especially when that show is the 2019 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and the automaker is Mercedes-Benz, a title sponsor of this event for its entire 24-year history. A 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K...
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Has the collector car market finally peaked?
The collector car market in recent years has experienced never before seen levels of growth, due mostly to rock-bottom interest rates pushing up prices of almost all assets. Yes, sadly, cars are now viewed more as investment vehicles similar to jewelry or fine art, with many owners parking their...
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Ferrari F50 once owned by Mike Tyson up for sale
You want to add a rare machine to your collection? There are plenty of low-run cars on the market right now so you have plenty from which to choose. Maybe you're also a boxing fan? If that's the case, have we found the car for you. This is a 1995 Ferrari F50, and it was purchased new by none other...
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1937 Bugatti nets $9.7 million at Amelia Island auction: Video
Bugatti's 57 model range is about as desirable as an antique car comes, but this particular 57SC Sports Tourer may take the cake after it sold for nearly $10 million at auction last weekend. The 57SC crossed the block at Bonhams' auction on the sidelines of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance...
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Ferrari 250 GT California sells for $17 million at Amelia Island auction
If you're looking to live out your Ferris Bueller Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] fantasy, it's going to cost $17.16 million—at least if you want the real thing. Last weekend at Gooding & Co.'s Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance auction, this 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder crossed the...
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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld pocketed enough money to buy more than a few coffee shops, let alone cups of coffee, thanks to the $22 million earned by selling some of his Porsches at an auction last weekend. The funny man sold off 18 cars, 16 of which were Porsches, via Gooding & Co.'s auction at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Seinfeld is believed to still have at least 150 cars, most of which are Porsches. DON'T MISS: Here are 5 things to avoid doing with a manual transmission: Video Highlights from the sale included a $5.35 million bid for a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, $3...
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Lamborghini's restoration division celebrates Miura's 50th birthday
The iconic Lamborghini Miura supercar turns 50 this year. To celebrate, the Italian automaker's historical restoration division has unveiled a green Miura that looks like it could have just left the factory. On show this weekend at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in Florida, the Miura SV, or...
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Singer to display two standout 911s at Amelia Island Concours
Singer Vehicle Design's two latest "restored, reimagined, and reborn" Porsche 911s will be on display at this weekend's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, where they'll probably do a pretty good job of distracting audiences from the event's more subdued classic cars. The two models to be shown at...
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Hans Stuck's 1977 Alfa-powered Brabham F1 racer heads to Amelia
In 1977, Hans Stuck strapped himself into a Brabham BT45B. The car had the heart of an Alfa Romeo while Stuck was powered by giant brass...something or others. This was the 1977 Grand Prix of the United States, and it was set to unfold at a very wet Watkins Glen. Stuck would have a long day ahead...
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Janis Joplin's Psychedelic Porsche Heads To Amelia Concours
Last December, a rather special piece of Porsche history hit the auction block. A 1964 Porsche 356 C wearing a rather unique paint job garnered $1.8 million at the RM auction block. The previous owner was one Janis Joplin. Sadly, Joplin passed away at the age of 27 and her Porsche was rescued from...
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Here’s The Complete List Of Jerry Seinfeld’s Cars Coming Up For Auction
Following last month’s announcement that famous Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld would be selling some of his prize possessions at an auction taking place during next month’s 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, organizers of the sale have now released the complete list of...
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Famous Porsche enthusiast Jerry Seinfeld has decided it’s time to sell some of his cars. A selection from his sizable collection will be going up for auction at the Gooding & Company event taking place March 11 at the 2016 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. It’s thought the number of cars being sold represents about 10 percent of the comedian’s collection. The full list of cars is still being kept a secret but three have been identified. They include a blue 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, a green 1958 Porsche 356 A 1500 GS/GT Carrera Speedster and a yellow 1974 Porsche...
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Florida’s Revology Builds A Modern 1966 Ford Mustang: Video
There are a number of firms offering replica versions of some classic and much sought-after muscle cars, with one of the most popular candidates for recreation being the original Ford Mustang. One of the finer examples of these replicas is this 1966 Ford Mustang from Revology Cars, based in Winter...
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Henrik Fisker And Galpin Build Aston Martin Vanquish-Based Thunderbolt
If you ever wondered what the latest Aston Martins may have looked like if Henrik Fisker was still penning them—recall that Fisker helped design the current DB9 and Vantage—then wonder no more as the Danish designer and entrepreneur, who is now running his own design firm, HF Design...
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Lamborghini Huracán Makes North American Debut At Amelia Island Concours
Having only made its world debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show last week, Lamborghini’s new Huracán LP 610-4 has since made a surprise showing at the recent 2014 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. On hand for the car’s official North American debut was Lamborghini CEO Stephan...
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Long-Lost 'Purple People Eater' Corvette Race Car Heads To Amelia Island
The Purple People Eater is one of the most famous Corvette race cars of the 1950s.
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Infiniti Heads To Amelia Island With Special Q60 Convertible
Every year, Amelia Island plays host to some of the most stunning automobiles on the planet. The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance typically runs with a few honorary themes for each new year, and the 2014 event promises to take a close look at McLaren Racing, the sports cars of Jochen Mass, and...
Jeff Glucker