Classic Car News
Bonhams Scottsdale 2016 - strong swings up and down
Bonhams put 115 cars from 42 brands worth USD 31 million under the hammer in Scottsdale on January 28, 2016. The bidders were choosy, but managed to close the deal on 81% of the vehicles. They paid an average of USD 193,274 per auctioned car, which added up to around USD 18 million. However, the discrepancies between estimated and sales prices were sometimes considerable. This auction report analyzes the results and shows the cars in pictures.
The last Land Rover Defender left the factory halls
Events
A historic day for Land Rover: the last Defender left the factory halls in Solihull, UK, on Friday, January 29, 2016. This marks the end of the Ära of one of the world's most legendary automobiles after 68 years. To celebrate the day, the off-road vehicle specialist had invited üover 700 former and current employees to a ceremony at its main plant near Birmingham – they saw, among other things, the parade of numerous important models from Series I, II and III as well as the Defender. Land Rover also announced the launch of the online platform „Defender Journeys“ and a new „Heritage“restoration program for classic models based in Solihull.
Gooding & Co Scottsdale 2016 - Ferrari and Porsche below expectations
Gooding & Co offered 113 vehicles worth over USD 60 million in Scottsdale on January 29 and 30, 2016. 84% of the cars were sold for an average of 87% of the estimated prices, with many Ferrari sports cars and other super classics remaining on the market. Stagnation at a high level could be summarized. This auction report analyzes the results and shows some of the vehicles in the picture.
Auctionata on February 26, 2016 with a wide range of products and interesting specialties
Auctions
auctionata invites you to the first Classic Car Online Auction in 2016 on February 26. On offer will be 39 vehicles with a total estimated value of 2.4 million euros or 2.6 million Swiss francs, giving an average value of EUR 61’077 or CHF 67’490 per car ...
Open to interesting classics - 23rd British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz from July 8 to 10, 2016
The 23rd edition of the British Classic Car Meeting St. Moritz will take place from July 8 to 10, 2016. As in the past, vehicles from Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin & Lagonda, Jaguar & Daimler, Austin-Healey & Healey will make up the majority of the 200 or so participants, but as in previous years, the BCCM will also offer an “open class”, which is open to special British vehicles built up to 1966.
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