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Mullin Museum extends exhibit of classic Voisin cars
Car fans -- especially those interested in pre-World War II French icons -- have a little more time to enjoy some ultra-rare classics in Southern California. The Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard has announced it is extending through June an exhibit...
Tags: Passenger Cars, Manufacturing and Engineering, World War I (1914-1918), Arts and Culture, Museums
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Classic car sales at Amelia Island total almost $55 million
It was a busy weekend in Amelia Island, Fla., as almost $55 million in classic cars found new homes. The weekend marked the 18th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, a highlight in the world of classic car shows. RM Auctions, the official auction...
Tags: Passenger Cars, Fiat, Auction Service, Ferrari, George Lucas
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'Like finding lost Rembrandts'
Peter Mullin cracks open the door of a 1935 Voisin Type C25 Aerodyne at the back of the auto museum bearing his name. He points out the intricate details of a vibrant Art Deco interior, restored to its original luster. A small ashtray hangs on the inside...
Tags: Transportation Accidents, Maurice Chevalier, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Automotive Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Microcar sells for world record in weekend auction
Tiny cars, big money. An auction over the weekend saw a world-record auction price paid for a microcar. RM Auctions sold the car, a 1958 F.M.R. Tg 500 Tiger, for $322,000, including commission. In all, more than $9.1 million worth of tiny automobiles...
Tags: Passenger Cars, Auction Service, George Lucas
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Amelia Island auctions draws some doozies -- and a Duesenberg SJ
With the dust just settling from a record-setting week of auctions in Scottsdale, Ariz., the classic car community is already looking forward to the next event on the calendar: the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. The event is held annually in March,...
Tags: Auction Service, Martin Short, Services and Shopping, Car Engine Repair, Vehicles
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Wealthy car collectors, auction firms to gather in Arizona
If $8 million sounds like too much for a 1960 Ferrari, perhaps a 1958 model in the range of $5.5 million to $7 million better suits your budget. Such are the choices the world's wealthiest car collectors will face this month in Arizona. Every year,...
Tags: Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Companies and Corporations, Auction Service, Corporate Officers, Services and Shopping
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Pebble Beach: Rare Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik wins show's highest honor
The vintage car world’s most prestigious car show culminated this weekend with a 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo winning Best of Show at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Sunday evening. Amid a dense wall of celebratory...
Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment
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A Ford sets record at Pebble Beach auction; a Mercedes falls short
A prized 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, one of a handful of such cars by the German automaker left from prewar Nazi Germany, was sold Sunday for $11.77 million at an auction in Pebble Beach, Calif. However, vintage car history was made...
Tags: Jay Leno, Manufacturing and Engineering, Auction Service, Nazi Party, New Products
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Saturday Drive: 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Mk II
Los Angeles TimesThe car: 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra Mk II The power: 271 horsepower and 312 pound-feet of torque from a 289-cubic-inch V-8 (about 4.7 liters). Power is routed to the rear wheels via four-speed manual transmission. The photos: Shelby 289 Cobra Mk II The...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Auction Service, Automotive Equipment
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Saturday Drive: 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Coupe
Los Angeles TimesThe car: 1950 Aston Martin DB2 Coupe The power: 200 horsepower and an estimated 150-180 pound-feet of torque coming from a 2.9-liter, inline six-cylinder motor routing power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. The photos: 1950...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Auction Service, Automotive Equipment, World War II (1939-1945), Car Engine Repair
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Best in show: see the world's priciest car
Brand XIt's just a used car sitting in an Oxnard business park, but it's got low, low mileage and a great paint job. It's also the world's most expensive automobile, fetching a reported $30 million to $40 million at auction earlier this year. Continue reading... -
Worshiping at the auto shrine
Times Staff WriterIn L.A., not all the stars are on the big screen, or bumping around Montana Avenue boutiques. Some of our finest performers are in the museums and private collections put together by Southern California's biggest car enthusiasts. Whether you're interested...Tags: World Columbian Exposition (1893), Herbalife Limited, Otis Chandler, FX (tv channel), Motorcycling
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