Lot T145 – 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Lot # T145 Auction: Mecum High Performance Auctions - Kissimmee, FL Auction Date: January 22 - 24, 2009 This Lot scheduled to be sold THURS 7:55PM This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a true jewel of a find. In the hands of the original owner up until the fall of 2007, it still has the original window sticker from Arnold Chevrolet in Crystal City, MO. This is an original unrestored car with original service records including the original owner protection policy warranty book. There were 957 Silver Corvettes produced in 1959 and this is one of them, just as it rolled off the showroom floor. Specs: - ...
The Rarest of all “‘Birds”
Lot# 1295 Auction: Barret-Jackson Scottsdale 2009 Date: January 17, 2009 The rarest of all "Birds". If your one of the millions of avid Thunderbird owners, restorers or fans, you may have wondered about the very first Thunderbird ever produced. What became of it? Where is it now? How did it look originally? Ford Motor Company and Barrett Jackson are pleased to bring you up to date on the rarest and most valuable T-Bird built by Ford Motor Company. As you can see, the black beauty is very much alive. It was produced at the Michigan factory on September 9, 1954. This car came equipped ...
1956 Chevy Nomad from the “Eddie Van Halen Collection”
Lot# 1259.1 Auction: Barret-Jackson Scottsdale 2009 Date: January 17, 2009 From the Eddie Van Halen collection, this 1956 Chevrolet Nomad features factory air conditioning. 1956 was the very first year of factory air conditioning for Chevrolet. The power plant consists of a 265/210hp Power Pack V8 with power steering and power brakes. An upgrade to disc brakes was added for better stopping performance and safer driving. This car received a frame-off restoration, and was part of the Harrah's Collection prior to being owned by EVH. Making this auction package even more rare and unique, Eddie Van Halen has personally authorized a custom made, one-of-a-kind guitar built ...
1956 Chevy Bel Air from the “Eddie Van Halen Collection”
Lot# 1259.1 Auction: Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2009 Date: January 17, 2009 From the Eddie Van Halen collection, this 1956 Chevrolet 210 post sedan Pro-street Hot Rod was built by Jim Van Gordon. The car features a 454cid big block Chevrolet with approx 600hp, a narrowed and bullet proof 9" Ford rear with Detroit Locker, Mark Williams axels, 4.30 gears, 4-link coil-over suspension, disc brakes, 15x14 Weld racing wheels, wrapped with 33x19.50 Mickey Thompson tires and 15x4 Weld Racing wheels up front. Also features a manual valve body automatic transmission, full racing gauges and a custom interior. This car is completely drag strip and street legal ...
Upcoming Public Auto Auctions
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event - January 11 - 18, 2009 The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company is well known for being the premiere classic car auction company in the United States. At the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction even the most serious collector will find enticements in the form of some of the most exclusive vehicles available at auction. RM Auctions Automobiles of Arizona - January 15-16, 2009 The 2009 Arizona Biltmore Auction represents the finest event of its kind in the world. Building on the success of the 2008 auction which saw roughly $30,000,000 in sales and a 95% sales rate, this year's auction will ...
Insurance for Vintage Classic Cars
Depending on your planned usage for your new collector, there are several options for classic car insurance. Although getting the right insurance is not complicated, there are some things that you should be aware of that are not so obvious. Many owners make the mistake of calling their current insurance agent and having them underwrite a standard policy. Seems reasonable enough and hassle free, right? Just roll it under your other auto insurance and take advantage of their "multiple autos" discount. It is estimated that the majority of vintage classic cars are in fact insured this way and those owners ...
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
Lot#: UNK Auction: RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa 24th Street & Missouri Phoenix, Arizona 85016 Date: Friday, January 16, 2009 "The Miura on offer is one of those desirable ‘S’ variants, completed February 10, 1970 (Prod. #461 of 765 total Miura production, 338 of which were P400 S models). It is presented in its original and attractive period color scheme of red with a blue interior." SPECIFICATIONS Chassis No.: LAM451271 Estimate: $400,000-$450,000 US 370bhp at 7,700 rpm, transverse mounted four-litre alloy V12 quad-cam engine, Weber carburetors, five-speed manual gearbox, sheet steel platform chassis with aluminum body panels, independent front and rear suspension with ...
Your Car Ad Could Be Here!
The 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe is a car that most collectors want if they don't already have one. It's an icon when it comes to vintage classic cars and has become a valuable asset to any collection. But, how do you sell one if you want to? By advertising in the "Featured" advertising space on Vintage Classic Car Sales. For a small fee of $29, your ad will be displayed at the top of the home page and have it's very own sales page on our site until it sells or you pull it down. With the premium listing space provided, ...
Collector’s Market
Collector Cars Earn Higher Rate of Return than Stocks and Gold Scottsdale, Ariz. - Oct. 13, 2008 Turns out the guy driving that 1967 Shelby GT500 as an enthusiast has the side benefit of being a smart investor. Leading into the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company's inaugural event in Las Vegas, the world's leading collector car auction house reported that many of the top cars sold have performed better in value than the stock market and gold over the last 10 years. "Though most people buy a collector car to enjoy, they have also proven to be one of the soundest investment vehicles in the ...
Buying Vintage Classic Cars on eBay
If you are considering purchasing your classic car on eBay Motors, or on one of the other web auction sites, you are not alone. eBay is now considered to be the dominant force in vintage classic cars and associated parts sales. In 2006, eBay reported the following: On average, one car is sold on eBay motors every minute. More cars are sold on eBay before 9:00am than an average dealership sells in a year. eBay Motors was ranked as the #1 automotive website. There are more than 2.8 million different car parts ...
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Collector Cars Earn Higher Rate of Return than Stocks and Gold Scottsdale, Ariz. – Oct. 13, 2008 Turns out the guy driving that 1967 Shelby GT500 as an enthusiast has the side benefit of being a smart investor. Leading into the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company’s inaugural event in Las Vegas, the world’s leading collector car auction [...]
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