Simon Hope, founder and managing director of H&H Classics — a long-established U.K. classic car auction house — will headline a new concept in classic and luxury car auctions in a landmark partnership with the Keno Brothers in New York. “We needed to assemble a world class team,” said Keno Brothers […]
Author: Tony Piff
Tony has long trumpeted the virtues of collecting Japanese cars. His daily driver is a 1970 Toyota Hilux — the one with the turn signals on top of the fenders. His popular “Rising Sun” column keeps a pulse on the J-tin market.
1973 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R “Kenmeri”
The rarest production Skyline GT-R; only 197 examples sold Properly serviced and maintained by renowned GT-R specialists in Japan Less than 23,000 original and documented kilometers Rare factory air conditioning; includes its original tool roll, jack and spare wheel One of the most sought-after Japanese nostalgic cars
Jimmie Johnson NASCAR Race Winner at AA Hilton Head Island
Auctions America expects this Hendrick Motorsports 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR racer to fetch $150k–$175k when it comes to auction on October 31. The takes place on Hilton Head Island. Six-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson raced this car (Hendrick Motorsports Chassis #48-267) five times during the 2003–2006 seasons. In […]
Aston Martin DB5 and DB6 Selling at Keno Brothers’ “Rolling Sculpture” Sale
The consignment list for Keno Brothers’ November 19 “Rolling Sculpture” sale in New York City continues to grow. Photos and details are now unlocked for a 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (pictured above, Keno Brothers estimate: $950k–$1.6m) and a 1966 DB6 Vantage ($600k–$725k). View all the current consignments here. Watch a video […]
RM Sotheby’s Offers Ex-Fangio 1956 Ferrari 290 MM in New York City
RM Sotheby’s has secured an ex-works 1956 Ferrari 290 MM by Scaglietti, chassis 0626, for its “Driven by Disruption” sale, taking place December 10 in New York City. Built for racing legend and five-time World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio to compete in the 1956 Mille Miglia, 0626 was driven by a […]
SCM’s Donald Osborne Featured on “Jay Leno’s Garage”
SCM Editor at Large Donald Osborne returns to TV with a regular feature, “Assess and Caress With Donald Osborne” on the new CNBC primetime series, “Jay Leno’s Garage.” This new series of eight hour-long episodes, produced by Original Productions for the network, follows legendary super-enthusiast Leno as he explores […]
Classic Ferraris and Poster-car Lambos at Auctions America Hilton Head Island
More than 100 cars will cross the block on October 31 at Auctions America’s debut Hilton Head Island sale. Highlights include a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC (AA estimate: $650k–$725k), a 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-code ($175k–$225k) and a 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition (pictured above; $340k–$380k). View all the consignments […]
Keno Brothers Bring 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 N.A.R.T. Daytona Coupe to Market
Leigh and Leslie Keno bring a 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona N.A.R.T. competizione coupe to market at Rolling Sculpture — the brothers’ first classic car auction, taking place November 18–19 in New York City. View all the current consignments here. Over the past 40 years, Leigh and Leslie Keno have gained worldwide […]
Greenwich Concours Founder Bruce Wennerstrom Has Died
Bruce Wennerstrom, Co-founder and Chairman of the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Bruce and his wife Genia, who died in 2011, were the owners and directors of the Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society, a club of automobile enthusiasts established in 1957 that meets monthly at […]
Join SCM on an Urban Safari
Come explore Portland’s unpaved streets and alleys with SCM this Sunday, October 25. The Urban Safari is limited to off-road vehicles of European descent. Team SCM will be driving the Safari Méhari and the Land Rover Defender 90! Sign up here.