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Auction: Upcoming Bonhams Includes James Bond Aston Martins, DB4s, DB5s, DB6s & More

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'62 Aston Martin DB4 Series IV Vantage Saloon Used In 'Goldfinger' Production & DB5 Convertible

[/caption] We admit it – We want to drive around in James Bond’s DB5. It’s no surprise then that we get excited for events like these. Bonhams is holding the Aston Martin and Related Automobilia auction on May 22 in London. 46, mostly classic, Aston Martins will be auctioned off including a ’64 DB4 Series IV Vantage Saloon used as the ‘test mule’ during the filming of Golfinger for measurements and fitting of the various gadgets that would be used on Sean Connery’s DB5….

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Auction: IRON MAN, THE HANGOVER & KNIGHT RIDER Vehicles Up For Sale, Among Others

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1969 Mercedez-Benz 280SE Convertible from the movie THE HANGOVER, Others

[/caption] Looking at the list of consignments, Dana Mecum’s 23rd Original Spring Classic Auction is turning out to be quite the event. In addition to the highly collectible ‘63 Harley J. Earl Corvette Convertible, many of the vehicles crossing the block between May 19 and 23 several are high-profile film and television stars in their own right. Lots T260 and T261 are the two beauty cars created for the 2009 blockbuster The Hangover – A 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Convertible and a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Convertible; the latter owning the…

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Auction: Mecum Accepting Corvette Consignments For Bloomington

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'67 Corvette Coupe, 427/400, Unrestored

[/caption] On June 25-26, Mecum Auctions will hold their annual Bloomington Gold Corvette Auction in St. Charles, Illinois and are currently accepting consignments. Deadline for submissions is May 14th at 5pm CST. The web list for vehicles to be auctioned is scheduled to go online 5pm CST on June 1st. Open exclusively to Corvettes, last year’s event saw nearly 300 of Chevrolet’s greatest icon cross the auction block with eleven selling for over 6-figures and two even breaking the $300,000 mark. Top honors went to a ’65 Convertible for $325,000. Visit Mecum Auctions for more…

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Mecum’s Best Selling Vehicles Now Die-Cast Models

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1:18 Scale '65 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601 Available In July, 2010

[/caption] Mecum Collector Car Auctions has teamed up with GreenLight Collectibles to produce 1:64 scale replicas of specific high-profile vehicles that have crossed the Mecum Auction block. These high-quality die-cast collectibles are a wonderful way for enthusiasts at any budget to take home a car of their dreams,” said President Dana Mecum. “The GreenLight replicas are exact reproductions of some of the most sought -after cars featured at our events. They are both a nice keepsake item as well as a perfect gift idea for car enthusiasts.” Launching…

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Auction: RM’s Sporting Classics Of Monaco Breaks Records, Top 10 Cars Sold Exceeds $23 Million

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#1 - 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet Pininfarina SWB, $3,688,720

[/caption] This weekend saw the ‘smashing success’ of RM’s inaugural Sporting Classics of Monaco auction at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo. Of the 105 motor cars offered, 88 were sold – an 86% sell rate and over $45 million in sales. RM claims this weekend’s event to be one of the most successful automobile auctions ever held. Honors for the highest sale go to a stunning 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet Pininfarina SWB at $3.68 million, easily passing its highest estimate by over $400,000.  Second place, also taken…

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Auction: Barn Find DB5 Fails To Sell At Bonhams Monte Carlo?! F40 Goes For ~$338,000

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Top Sellers at Bonhams 2010 Monte Carlo Auction

[/caption] Bonhams wrapped up their Les Grandes Marques a Monaco auction today with a few notable results. First off, the barn find ’64 Aston Martin DB5 featured last week failed to sell. Honor for the highest sale of the day went to 1 of 12 ever built ’54-’56 Maserati 250F Grand Prix racers at $418,000 and a black 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 Nürburg Cabriolet with coach work from Voll & Ruhrbeck went for $360,000. One of the most modern of vehicles listed was also the third highest priced – an ’89 F40…

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Auction: RM’s ‘Sporting Classics Of Monaco’ Contains Some Seriously Precious Metal

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RM Auction: RMs Sporting Classics Of Monaco Contains Some Seriously Precious Metal

Examples from RM's Sporting Classics Of Monaco

This is a big weekend for auctions in Monte Carlo. Bonhams has their lot up tomorrow, which includes the barn find  1964 Aston Martin DB5, and RM’s ‘Sporting Classics of Monaco’ follows up on Saturday, May 1. Of the 102 automobiles and boats going under gavel on Saturday, 25 are being offered without reserve.

Lots include Sixteen classic Ferraris, including a 288 GTO, 26Rolls-Royces, a 1980 BMW M1 and even a 1960 Maserati Birdcage. Be sure to visit RM’s site for the full listings and details.

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Auction: 1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette To Be Auctioned At Mecum’s 2010 Original Spring Classic

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1963 Harley J. Earl Corvette Convertible

[/caption] This one-off Corvette will cross the auction block at 2:35 pm on Saturday, May 22 in Indianapolis, IN. The ’63 Harley J. Earl Corvette Convertible features a 327 cubic inch engine, 4-speed manual transmission, distinct dual instrument panels as well as unique side-exit exhaust that sprout from behind the front wheel wells. Chrome trim, exterior emblems, interior control knobs and four-wheel disc brakes that are all pre-production 1965 parts. “This is an unbelievable opportunity for racecar drivers, collectors and enthusiasts to own the vehicle that was specifically built for the namesake of the…

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