It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week.  The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

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It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week.  The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

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1960 marked the turn of an era of automobile styling in the United States. No longer would the massive amounts of chrome be so prevalent than in the late 50s on the exterior of the car; they would be toned down and never again seen.

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It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week.  The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

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1960 marked the turn of an era of automobile styling in the United States. No longer would the massive amounts of chrome be so prevalent than in the late 50s on the exterior of the car; they would be toned down and never again seen.

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Tuesday, January 17^th was the first of day out of six that the cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012 began crossing the block.  Historically, day one has a greater variety of affordable classic and this year was no different and we do think that it also had a higher attendance of buyers looking for that bargain than we've seen in the past.

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It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week.  The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

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1960 marked the turn of an era of automobile styling in the United States. No longer would the massive amounts of chrome be so prevalent than in the late 50s on the exterior of the car; they would be toned down and never again seen.

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Tuesday, January 17^th was the first of day out of six that the cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012 began crossing the block.  Historically, day one has a greater variety of affordable classic and this year was no different and we do think that it also had a higher attendance of buyers looking for that bargain than we've seen in the past.

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For 41 years, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction has continued to grow a venue for enthusiasts to buy and sell cars in an atmosphere of excitement for young and old.  But it has also served as one of the automotive industry's charitable-giving powerhouses, raising more than $40 million for worthy causes, $35 million of that total has been raised just within the last five years.

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It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week.  The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

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1960 marked the turn of an era of automobile styling in the United States. No longer would the massive amounts of chrome be so prevalent than in the late 50s on the exterior of the car; they would be toned down and never again seen.

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Tuesday, January 17^th was the first of day out of six that the cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012 began crossing the block.  Historically, day one has a greater variety of affordable classic and this year was no different and we do think that it also had a higher attendance of buyers looking for that bargain than we've seen in the past.

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For 41 years, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction has continued to grow a venue for enthusiasts to buy and sell cars in an atmosphere of excitement for young and old.  But it has also served as one of the automotive industry's charitable-giving powerhouses, raising more than $40 million for worthy causes, $35 million of that total has been raised just within the last five years.

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Featuring the most powerful rated engine to date when it was built, the 1970 Chevelle LS6 was born of a higher breed. The product of an era of car building in which Chevrolet was determined to join the ranks of top muscle cars in the industry.  The Chevelle LS6 surpassed the competition to become one of the most popular cars of the muscle car era. Due to its affordability, popularity and versatility on the street as well as a race car, the Chevelle SS remains to this day one of the most popular muscle cars around. The fact that only 4,475 RPO LS6 options were built for any of the body styles offered, makes a 1970 Chevelle LS6's a must-see on any muscle car enthusiast's list.

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It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week.  The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

Read Full Post

1960 marked the turn of an era of automobile styling in the United States. No longer would the massive amounts of chrome be so prevalent than in the late 50s on the exterior of the car; they would be toned down and never again seen.

Read Full Post

Tuesday, January 17^th was the first of day out of six that the cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012 began crossing the block.  Historically, day one has a greater variety of affordable classic and this year was no different and we do think that it also had a higher attendance of buyers looking for that bargain than we've seen in the past.

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For 41 years, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction has continued to grow a venue for enthusiasts to buy and sell cars in an atmosphere of excitement for young and old.  But it has also served as one of the automotive industry's charitable-giving powerhouses, raising more than $40 million for worthy causes, $35 million of that total has been raised just within the last five years.

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Featuring the most powerful rated engine to date when it was built, the 1970 Chevelle LS6 was born of a higher breed. The product of an era of car building in which Chevrolet was determined to join the ranks of top muscle cars in the industry.  The Chevelle LS6 surpassed the competition to become one of the most popular cars of the muscle car era. Due to its affordability, popularity and versatility on the street as well as a race car, the Chevelle SS remains to this day one of the most popular muscle cars around. The fact that only 4,475 RPO LS6 options were built for any of the body styles offered, makes a 1970 Chevelle LS6's a must-see on any muscle car enthusiast's list.

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In just one week, RM Aunctions will be in Arizona to offer over 140 collector cars at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, and the line-up includes a number of American Classics. Headlining these "U.S. built" classics is an ACD-certified 1930 Duesenberg Model J LWB Dual Cowl Phaeton with coachwork by LeBaron, the only long-wheelbase example built.

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It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week.  The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

Read Full Post

1960 marked the turn of an era of automobile styling in the United States. No longer would the massive amounts of chrome be so prevalent than in the late 50s on the exterior of the car; they would be toned down and never again seen.

Read Full Post

Tuesday, January 17^th was the first of day out of six that the cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012 began crossing the block.  Historically, day one has a greater variety of affordable classic and this year was no different and we do think that it also had a higher attendance of buyers looking for that bargain than we've seen in the past.

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For 41 years, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction has continued to grow a venue for enthusiasts to buy and sell cars in an atmosphere of excitement for young and old.  But it has also served as one of the automotive industry's charitable-giving powerhouses, raising more than $40 million for worthy causes, $35 million of that total has been raised just within the last five years.

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Featuring the most powerful rated engine to date when it was built, the 1970 Chevelle LS6 was born of a higher breed. The product of an era of car building in which Chevrolet was determined to join the ranks of top muscle cars in the industry.  The Chevelle LS6 surpassed the competition to become one of the most popular cars of the muscle car era. Due to its affordability, popularity and versatility on the street as well as a race car, the Chevelle SS remains to this day one of the most popular muscle cars around. The fact that only 4,475 RPO LS6 options were built for any of the body styles offered, makes a 1970 Chevelle LS6's a must-see on any muscle car enthusiast's list.

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In just one week, RM Aunctions will be in Arizona to offer over 140 collector cars at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, and the line-up includes a number of American Classics. Headlining these "U.S. built" classics is an ACD-certified 1930 Duesenberg Model J LWB Dual Cowl Phaeton with coachwork by LeBaron, the only long-wheelbase example built.

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Bonhams has a very good history representing Porsche at auction, and this year it appears that this relationship is still on track as they will offer some very significant and interesting examples of the marque at its Scottsdale Sale.  Headlining the line up of  noteworthy Porsches is an ex-Works, ex-Scooter Patrick, 1967 USRRC Two Liter Championship-winning 1967 Porsche 906E Einspritzrung 'Long Nose, Short Tail' Endurance Racing Coupe.  Also featured will be:

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It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week.  The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

Read Full Post

1960 marked the turn of an era of automobile styling in the United States. No longer would the massive amounts of chrome be so prevalent than in the late 50s on the exterior of the car; they would be toned down and never again seen.

Read Full Post

Tuesday, January 17^th was the first of day out of six that the cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012 began crossing the block.  Historically, day one has a greater variety of affordable classic and this year was no different and we do think that it also had a higher attendance of buyers looking for that bargain than we've seen in the past.

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For 41 years, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction has continued to grow a venue for enthusiasts to buy and sell cars in an atmosphere of excitement for young and old.  But it has also served as one of the automotive industry's charitable-giving powerhouses, raising more than $40 million for worthy causes, $35 million of that total has been raised just within the last five years.

Read Full Post

Featuring the most powerful rated engine to date when it was built, the 1970 Chevelle LS6 was born of a higher breed. The product of an era of car building in which Chevrolet was determined to join the ranks of top muscle cars in the industry.  The Chevelle LS6 surpassed the competition to become one of the most popular cars of the muscle car era. Due to its affordability, popularity and versatility on the street as well as a race car, the Chevelle SS remains to this day one of the most popular muscle cars around. The fact that only 4,475 RPO LS6 options were built for any of the body styles offered, makes a 1970 Chevelle LS6's a must-see on any muscle car enthusiast's list.

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In just one week, RM Aunctions will be in Arizona to offer over 140 collector cars at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, and the line-up includes a number of American Classics. Headlining these "U.S. built" classics is an ACD-certified 1930 Duesenberg Model J LWB Dual Cowl Phaeton with coachwork by LeBaron, the only long-wheelbase example built.

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Bonhams has a very good history representing Porsche at auction, and this year it appears that this relationship is still on track as they will offer some very significant and interesting examples of the marque at its Scottsdale Sale.  Headlining the line up of  noteworthy Porsches is an ex-Works, ex-Scooter Patrick, 1967 USRRC Two Liter Championship-winning 1967 Porsche 906E Einspritzrung 'Long Nose, Short Tail' Endurance Racing Coupe.  Also featured will be:

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RM Auctions is bringing a historic GM Motorama show car, the 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Concept,  to their January Scottsdale Arizona Auction on January 19 - 20, 2012.

The Eldorado Brougham was sometimes called Cadillac's answer to the Ford Motor Company's Continental Mark II, but in many ways General Motors' product was more impressive. The Eldorado Brougham was not only more exotic and exclusive than the Mark II, it commanded a price nearly a third more than the Mark II's $10,000 sticker.

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It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week.  The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

Read Full Post

1960 marked the turn of an era of automobile styling in the United States. No longer would the massive amounts of chrome be so prevalent than in the late 50s on the exterior of the car; they would be toned down and never again seen.

Read Full Post

Tuesday, January 17^th was the first of day out of six that the cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012 began crossing the block.  Historically, day one has a greater variety of affordable classic and this year was no different and we do think that it also had a higher attendance of buyers looking for that bargain than we've seen in the past.

Read Full Post

For 41 years, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction has continued to grow a venue for enthusiasts to buy and sell cars in an atmosphere of excitement for young and old.  But it has also served as one of the automotive industry's charitable-giving powerhouses, raising more than $40 million for worthy causes, $35 million of that total has been raised just within the last five years.

Read Full Post

Featuring the most powerful rated engine to date when it was built, the 1970 Chevelle LS6 was born of a higher breed. The product of an era of car building in which Chevrolet was determined to join the ranks of top muscle cars in the industry.  The Chevelle LS6 surpassed the competition to become one of the most popular cars of the muscle car era. Due to its affordability, popularity and versatility on the street as well as a race car, the Chevelle SS remains to this day one of the most popular muscle cars around. The fact that only 4,475 RPO LS6 options were built for any of the body styles offered, makes a 1970 Chevelle LS6's a must-see on any muscle car enthusiast's list.

Read Full Post

In just one week, RM Aunctions will be in Arizona to offer over 140 collector cars at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, and the line-up includes a number of American Classics. Headlining these "U.S. built" classics is an ACD-certified 1930 Duesenberg Model J LWB Dual Cowl Phaeton with coachwork by LeBaron, the only long-wheelbase example built.

Read Full Post

Bonhams has a very good history representing Porsche at auction, and this year it appears that this relationship is still on track as they will offer some very significant and interesting examples of the marque at its Scottsdale Sale.  Headlining the line up of  noteworthy Porsches is an ex-Works, ex-Scooter Patrick, 1967 USRRC Two Liter Championship-winning 1967 Porsche 906E Einspritzrung 'Long Nose, Short Tail' Endurance Racing Coupe.  Also featured will be:

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RM Auctions is bringing a historic GM Motorama show car, the 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Concept,  to their January Scottsdale Arizona Auction on January 19 - 20, 2012.

The Eldorado Brougham was sometimes called Cadillac's answer to the Ford Motor Company's Continental Mark II, but in many ways General Motors' product was more impressive. The Eldorado Brougham was not only more exotic and exclusive than the Mark II, it commanded a price nearly a third more than the Mark II's $10,000 sticker.

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A newly restored and never shown, 1930 Rolls-Royce Torpedo Transformal Phaeton that is documented to have been delivered new to Marlene Dietrich, one of the greatest film icons of Hollywood's golden age, will be one of Bonhams featured cars at their inaugural Scottsdale, Arizona sale on Jan 19, 2012.

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It was an exciting week at the Annual Scottsdale, Arizona Auction week.  The preliminary totals for 2012 from six auction houses show a combined sales of well over $180m, well surpassing last year's $160m.

Read Full Post

1960 marked the turn of an era of automobile styling in the United States. No longer would the massive amounts of chrome be so prevalent than in the late 50s on the exterior of the car; they would be toned down and never again seen.

Read Full Post

Tuesday, January 17^th was the first of day out of six that the cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2012 began crossing the block.  Historically, day one has a greater variety of affordable classic and this year was no different and we do think that it also had a higher attendance of buyers looking for that bargain than we've seen in the past.

Read Full Post

For 41 years, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction has continued to grow a venue for enthusiasts to buy and sell cars in an atmosphere of excitement for young and old.  But it has also served as one of the automotive industry's charitable-giving powerhouses, raising more than $40 million for worthy causes, $35 million of that total has been raised just within the last five years.

Read Full Post

Featuring the most powerful rated engine to date when it was built, the 1970 Chevelle LS6 was born of a higher breed. The product of an era of car building in which Chevrolet was determined to join the ranks of top muscle cars in the industry.  The Chevelle LS6 surpassed the competition to become one of the most popular cars of the muscle car era. Due to its affordability, popularity and versatility on the street as well as a race car, the Chevelle SS remains to this day one of the most popular muscle cars around. The fact that only 4,475 RPO LS6 options were built for any of the body styles offered, makes a 1970 Chevelle LS6's a must-see on any muscle car enthusiast's list.

Read Full Post

In just one week, RM Aunctions will be in Arizona to offer over 140 collector cars at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, and the line-up includes a number of American Classics. Headlining these "U.S. built" classics is an ACD-certified 1930 Duesenberg Model J LWB Dual Cowl Phaeton with coachwork by LeBaron, the only long-wheelbase example built.

Read Full Post

Bonhams has a very good history representing Porsche at auction, and this year it appears that this relationship is still on track as they will offer some very significant and interesting examples of the marque at its Scottsdale Sale.  Headlining the line up of  noteworthy Porsches is an ex-Works, ex-Scooter Patrick, 1967 USRRC Two Liter Championship-winning 1967 Porsche 906E Einspritzrung 'Long Nose, Short Tail' Endurance Racing Coupe.  Also featured will be:

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RM Auctions is bringing a historic GM Motorama show car, the 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Concept,  to their January Scottsdale Arizona Auction on January 19 - 20, 2012.

The Eldorado Brougham was sometimes called Cadillac's answer to the Ford Motor Company's Continental Mark II, but in many ways General Motors' product was more impressive. The Eldorado Brougham was not only more exotic and exclusive than the Mark II, it commanded a price nearly a third more than the Mark II's $10,000 sticker.

Read Full Post

A newly restored and never shown, 1930 Rolls-Royce Torpedo Transformal Phaeton that is documented to have been delivered new to Marlene Dietrich, one of the greatest film icons of Hollywood's golden age, will be one of Bonhams featured cars at their inaugural Scottsdale, Arizona sale on Jan 19, 2012.

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Santa's sleigh first appeared in a poem written by Clement Moore for the enjoyment of his own family. Moore's poem was first published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel in 1823. It became very popular and was reprinted countless times under the more familiar title - The Night Before Christmas.

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