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Some of Ferrari's finest cars will be auctioned at Mecum Kissimmee

(January 6, 2016) Mecum Kissimmee 2016, called the world’s largest collector-car and Road Art auction, will feature an impressive array of some of Ferrari’s finest road cars Jan. 15-24 at Osceola Heritage Park. With such beauties as a 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 330 GTC and Dino 246 GTS on offer, lovers of the prancing horse will be in a kind of Ferrari nirvana.

GM performance vehicles to be featured at Barrett-Jackson auction

(December 30, 2015) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson is set to ignite the auction block with a collection of General Motors performance cars during the nine-day 45th Anniversary Auction from Jan. 23-31 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The 45th Anniversary docket will feature over 1,400 rare and exceptional vehicles, most selling at no reserve.

Included in the line-up is an authentic X66 Double COPO Yenko Camaro, a 1969 L88 Corvette, a highly coveted 1971 GTO Judge convertible and two Buick big-block muscle cars.

1,500 collectible signs and memorabilia items up for auction in Kissimmee

(December 29, 2015) On Jan. 15 Mecum Auctions will commence its Road Art sale in Kissimmee, Fla., with roughly 1,500 pieces on offer through Jan. 24. It will prove to be one of the largest automobilia and petroliana sales of the year, anywhere.

Major, well-known collectors will be presenting their collections of signs, neons, pumps and oilers for sale, many for the first time in decades, most original and in near-mint to mint condition.

Cars-for-Christmas ads have been with us for decades

(December 25, 2015) Lexus has been using its "December to Remember" sales event for years, offering its own spin on gift giving by putting a new Lexus in the driveway on Christmas morning. The elaborate television ads usually show a well-to-do couple or a rather privileged family emerging from their million dollar house to find a new $50,000 Lexus with a huge red bow on the roof even as most of us common folks look on with a mix of emotions from total dislike to envy.

45th anniversary Barrett-Jackson auction to feature collectible Porsches

(December 16, 2015) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.— Barrett-Jackson, will auction an impressive group of collectible Porsche sports cars during the company’s nine-day 45th Anniversary auction, Jan. 23-31, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The group of German sports cars crossing the block includes a rare Weissach Edition 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, a Porsche 911 Speedster and a 930 Turbo, as well as two Porsche 356s.

Born again Jaguar concept cars to debut at London Classic Car Show

(December 12, 2015) LONDON — Highly accurate recreations — not replicas — bring two Jaguar icons from the ’60s and the ’90s back to life. The two concept cars from Jaguar — originally built more than three decades apart — have been accurately recreated by classic car experts, who plan to offer exact reproductions for sale.

Barrett-Jackson to auction rare vintage race cars in Scottsdale

(December 10, 2015) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson will auction several rare vintage American race cars during the company’s nine-day 45th Anniversary Auction, from Jan. 23-31 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Three iconic American race cars heading over the block includethe 1959 Corvette “Purple People Eater," the famous 1957 Chevrolet 150 #47 “Black Widow” and the 1963 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty “Swiss Cheese."

Replica car manufacturers, customers will benefit from new law

(December 8, 2015) WASHINGTON — It’s a new era for the kit car industry.  President Obama signed into law legislation that will permit low volume car manufacturers to produce turn-key replica vehicles for customers nationwide. 

The SEMA-supported provision is part of a larger highway construction bill.  Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Rep. Gene Green (D-TX) introduced the "Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act of 2015" in June, legislation that SEMA has pursued since 2011.  It received strong bi-partisan support and was inserted into the highway bill.

The 'world's largest' collector-car auction set for January

(December 8, 2015) In just 30 days of accepting consignments, the Mecum Kissimmee 2016 roster already boasts 1,500 classic and collector vehicles consigned for the auction’s return this Jan. 15-24. The annual auction in Kissimmee, Fla., has been recognized as the largest collector car and Road Art auction in the world for multiple years running and is well on its way to owning that title again.

Classic cars from six nations to battle for top honors in London

(November 30, 2015) LONDON — Grand Avenue has announced a Six Nations theme as classics from Italy, France, the UK and U.S, Germany and Japan battle for national honors Italian beauty or America muscle? British tradition or French quirk? German efficiency or Japanese technology?