Author: SCM Contributor

1963 Dodge 440 Two-door Sedan

Chassis number: 6232191984 All-original body panels sporting 80% original paint Body is laser-straight, and the finish is amazingly fl awless for a 48-year-old car Chrome and brightwork are fabulous Interior is all original and beautiful Driveline is modifi ed and now sports a 680-hp Hemi, runs on pump gas Dana […]

1959 Chevrolet Impala Fuelie Convertible

The 1959 Chevrolets competed with the hugely finned Cadillacs for the most outrageous design of the 1950s. In truth, it was a close call. Once again, Chevrolet ditched every element of the previous year’s styling to emerge with cat’s eye taillights hidden beneath canted batwing fins, whose twelve-inch scalloped sides […]

Craig Jackson Talks About Reserve Auctions

It’s been six years since reserves have last been seen at a Barrett-Jackson auction. So why bring them back now? I had a chance to talk with Barrett-Jackson CEO Craig Jackson on Friday about the return of reserves, as well as this year’s Palm Beach auction results. According to Jackson, […]

Sotheby’s Australia to Auction Important De Dion Bouton

Sydney, September 2, 2010 – Sotheby’s Australia is delighted to announce the auction of an important 1912 De Dion Bouton motor vehicle, consigned by the Sir Henry Royce Foundation. De Dion Bouton is part of automobile lore. A De Dion Bouton was one of the five vehicles that competed in […]

Aston Martin DB5 Makes World Record Price at Bonhams Reims Sale

One of the most famous cars in the world, a 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage, sold for a world record price at auction of $527,451 at the ‘Weekend de l’Excellence Automobile’ held on the former site of the French Grand Prix circuit of Reims-Gueux on Saturday 11th September 2010. Exceeding […]

Capitol Concours Dinner Gala to be Held Saturday September 18

Sacramento, CA – August 30, 2010 – The Capitol Concours d’Elegance Opening Dinner Gala will be held on the 25th floor of the US Bank building Saturday, September 18 from 6:00PM-10:00PM. Car owners and the general public are invited to attend this grand event which supports Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Northern […]