Classic Car News
Auctionata "Porsche Only" 2015 - intact demand for air-cooled six-cylinder boxers
On December 12, 2015, Auctionata held an auction in Berlin/Hamburg that was reserved exclusively for Porsche vehicles with air-cooled six-cylinder engines. Accompanied by Ulf Poschardt, the 911s on offer largely convinced the bidders, so that around 3/4 of the vehicles were knocked down with/without reserve. This auction report analyzes the results and shows all results and vehicles.
RM/Sotheby's in New York 2015 - Records and upheavals
"Driven by Disruption" was the somewhat unwieldy headline for RM/Sotheby's auction in New York on December 10, 2015. 31 vehicles and some automobilia were auctioned for around 2.5 hours. 22 cars were successfully sold for a total of USD 77.7 million, which meant an average of USD 3.53 million per vehicle. Whether it was 28 million for a Ferrari, 14 million for an Aston Martin or 1.8 million for a Porsche 356 SC, there was no shortage of money in New York. This report describes the atmosphere and procedure and shows all the results in detail, including pictures of all the cars auctioned.
The two millionth anniversary one-off Land Rover Defender is being auctioned at Bonhams in London
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Land Rover is closing the book on 67 years of Land Rover and Defender production with a second exclusive exhibition. The 4x4 journey through time at Bonhams auction house in London, which starts on December 15, precedes the auction of the two millionth Defender on December 16 at the same location, the proceeds of which Land Rover will donate entirely to charity. The exhibition on New Bond Street traces the four-wheel drive classic's path to becoming a global automotive icon – with historic and current vehicles and, of course, the anniversary model number 2,000,000.
Auctionata "Mercedes Only" auction on December 8, 2015 - wavering demand for stars
On December 8, 2015, Auctionata auctioned 28 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Berlin, as always in online format. The offer was varied and represented a value of almost four million euros. However, the bidders were selective and cautious, so that not quite half of the lots could be knocked down, most of them under reserve. This auction report details the results, shows the cars auctioned and analyzes the mood and results.
"Carros de Cuba" - with photographs of the hidden treasures of Cuba by Piotr Degler
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Last year, internationally award-winning automotive photographer Piotr Degler traveled to Cuba in search of the most unusual and interesting cars on the island. Now the 200 or so best pictures are to be turned into a book, which will be printed at the beginning of next year. A small preview of “Carros de Cuba” is already available in the form of a video.
The new merged Swiss Classic Car Association SHVF is constituted
Car Culture
About six months ago, the two associations FSVA and SwissOldtimers decided to unite and merge under the new name “Swiss Historic Vehicle Federation” (SHVF) as the only classic car association in Switzerland. The new association has now been constituted and work on the future has begun ...
New on newsstands - Auto Bild klassik 1/2016: Porsche Carrera 2, BMW M5, Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9, Mitsubishi 3000 GT, ...
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The January issue of Auto Bild klassik is here, featuring the most beautiful oldies now turning 50, a journey through time in the Mercedes W 123, four powerful classics with 286 hp in a comparison test and much more.
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