The confetti cannons fired as owners Lee and Penny Anderson were presented the Best of Show trophy by Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Chairman Sandra Button. The swirling bits of colored paper marked the culmination of Monterey Car Week, the largest car-enthusiast celebration in the world. On Sunday, August 21, their […]
1990 Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon Super Exceed 4WD S/N P35W0104942. 249,500 km (155,100 miles). “2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine, 4-speed automatic transmission and a 2-speed transfer case, producing 85 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque, 15-inch wheels, a bull bar with auxiliary lighting, front and rear parking mirrors, a Crystal […]
This week, on Sports Car Market Magazine’s Buy, Sell, Hold we spotlight Author Jim Ciardella and his fascinating new book The Dealer, which discusses the rise and fall of prominent 1980’s and 1990’s California Ferrari dealership, Ferrari of Los Gatos, with it’s unique and charismatic owner Brian Burnett. Join us […]
No matter how I try to manage my collection, I seem to end up with eight to 10 cars. I sell three and I still have 10. It’s a mystery. Where do I park them? Luckily, three or four always seem to be in a shop somewhere. (Free storage!) I […]
This week, Buy, Sell, Hold spotlights SJ Automobilia Owner Sean Rosander. Sean and host Darin Roberge talk automobilia basics, market overview and trends, how automobilia you can complement and enhance your collection and SJ’s very unique approach to finding, acquiring and selling collectible automobilia. Join us every Monday night at […]
Car shows large and small are just reasons to make memories. This past weekend I attended the Oregon Festival of Cars. It’s held in Bend, OR, about 165 miles from Portland. Organized by SCM Legal Files author John Draneas, along with his wife Carlyn, Ed and Barb Grayson of Consolidated […]
Longtime client “Pete” called recently with a problem. He was selling his boat, and what he thought was a simple deal had started to go sideways. The situation resembled some scary car deals we’ve seen over the years. Pete had found a buyer who was willing to buy both his […]
In early August, Barrett-Jackson announced that IMG had acquired a 55% interest in the collector-car auction company. The sale price of $261,250,000 gives Barrett-Jackson a total valuation of $475m. However, what makes this story about more than money is the strategic fit between IMG and Barrett-Jackson and how that will […]
Though it may be hard to believe, Porsche’s first-generation 986-series Boxster is now 25 years old. While the Boxster was considered by many to be the Porsche you bought if you couldn’t afford a 911, in truth it was among the sharpest, purest sports cars the brand has ever built. […]
On this week’s Buy, Sell, Hold: Spotlight, Matthew Ivanhoe from The Cultivated Collector joins us to discuss The Cultivated Collector’s diverse and interesting inventory, Next Gen Supercar and JDM markets, rare and unique homologation specials and what it’s like to buy a Jaguar XJR-15 in Japan with no translator. Join […]
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