Robert M. Lee, who was famous for his extraordinary car collection, his generosity, friendship and wonderful parties, died on January 28. He was 88. Lee, an SCMer for decades, threw fantastic parties after the end of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Lee took Best of Show at Pebble Beach in […]

We’ve barely concluded Arizona Auction Week, and post-block deals are still coming together, but combined sales released so far total $231.5m. Although there were many million-dollar cars, the preliminary total represents a decline of 15% from last year’s $271.2m*. The most expensive car of the week was a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster (pictured), sold […]

Ferrari collectors are assembling in Paris for back-to-back auctions, taking place February 3, 4 and 5. Here is our roundup of star Ferraris with catalog links for each auction house: A 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Coupe Aerodinamico (pictured) crosses the RM Sotheby’s auction block on Wednesday, February 3 (RM Sotheby’s estimate: $3.3m–$3.6m). View […]

Keith Martin heads to South Carolina on April 15–17 for the Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat. The weekend of events includes a motoring tour through the Sea Islands, automotive seminars and a free Saturday event for regional clubs and enthusiasts to display their special cars. Martin emcees the concours on Sunday, April 17. Register your […]

Arizona Car Week has arrived, and so has our final roundup of star cars: A 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Coupe Speciale (pictured) will sell without reserve at Gooding & Company in Scottsdale. The two-day sale runs January 29–30. View all the consignments here. RM Sotheby’s expects a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster by Sindelfingen will […]

Gooding & Company will offer a selection of cars from the Jerry Seinfeld Collection at their Amelia Island auction on March 11. Arizona auctiongoers can view a preview sampling of three historic Porsches from the collection at Gooding’s Scottsdale sale, taking place January 29–30. “We are grateful and honored to be […]

Artcurial expects the ex-Bardinon 1957 Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti (chassis 0674) to sell for $30m–$34m when it comes to market in Paris on February 5. The car has significant U.S. racing history. Gaston Andrey raced 0674 more than any other driver. Andrey’s son Rogér has provided period photographs of his father in the car, featured […]

Russo and Steele returns to Scottsdale for its 16th season with a strong selection of collector cars. The auction runs January 27–31. Here is a roundup of notable sports cars from the Russo and Steele docket: 1990 Lamborghini Countach This iconic Lamborghini Countach was one of only a handful produced in 1990. It is finished in the desirable color combination of red […]

Jim Pickering, Colin Comer, Ken Lingenfelter and John L. Stein will discuss hot future collectibles in the American collector car market at the 2016 ACC Insider’s Seminar at Barrett-Jackson. The seminar runs 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, inside the Equidome, by the Gas Monkey Garage & Patio. […]