monterey car auctions

Monterey Auctions, 2019

August 27, 2019 By pete

Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Alongside the various car shows, rallies and gatherings of all sorts, the numerous auctions held during the Monterey week always provides the temperature of the classic car market and a trend for the months to come.

Although new world auction records were achieved here and there for specific models, it seems that the time of crazy prices is over with many cars remaining unsold due to high estimates. Maybe it is good news for the real collector. [Read more…] about Monterey Auctions, 2019

Rick Cole Auction to Use Handheld Devices for Bidding

August 11, 2015 By pete

The famous ex-Prince Bernhard 250 Europa GT, factory-equipped from new as a bespoke competition car with a multitude of mechanical upgrades and lightweight Pinin Farina two-seat alloy bodywork. Chassis and engine restamped by the Ferrari Factory at the Prince’s request when new and confirmed as such by Ferrari in 2001. Wonderful presentation and ready to take command of any Preservation class in judged concours events. Complete with excellent documentation including copy of the Ferrari factory Foglio Montaggio. A significant and irreplaceable opportunity for the serious Ferrari collector!

RICK COLE AUCTIONS RETURNS TO MONTEREY AUGUST 13-15

“Bidding by Handheld Device Engages Local and Global Collectors”

MONTEREY, CA – (08/06/2015) – Rick Cole Auctions Monterey will be held August 13-15 at the Downtown Monterey Marriott Hotel. This year 36 pristine collector cars will be offered with bidding by handheld device. The 2014 event boasted over $59 Million from less than 40 vehicles with three of the “Top Ten” record prices for the week’s auctions including a $23 Million 1955 Ferrari 410 S sports racer. The auction once again supports Kinship Center. [Read more…] about Rick Cole Auction to Use Handheld Devices for Bidding

Gallery Vanhoolandt: The Monterey Auctions

September 2, 2014 By pete

1952 Siata 1500 Coupé Speciale, entrant at the 1954 & 1955 Mille Miglia, sold for $616,000.

Photos and Captions by Hugues Vanhoolandt

What did the Ferraris sell for? Scroll down for our best auction coverage ever.

Bonhams at The Quail

The ex-Fabrizio Violati Ferrari 250 GTO s/n 3851 GT has become the most valuable car sold at auction, at $38,115,000.

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Vanhoolandt Eyes the Auctions

September 12, 2013 By hugues

One of the many world records of the week was the sale for $27,500,000 of the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 NART Spider s/n 10709, all proceeds donated to charitable causes. It is the second most expensive car ever to be sold at public auction.

Story and photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Monterey madness week is not only about Concours d’Elégance, Car club reunions, races at Laguna Seca,Tours on the Monterey Peninsula or social events. It is, for an increasing number, all about auctions. We will not list here all the world record prices broken during these sales but just take a subjective look at some interesting cars. proposed to the sale. [Read more…] about Vanhoolandt Eyes the Auctions