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2010 Volkswagen Golf Four-Door, an AW Drivers Log:
2 Sep 2010 at 3:54pm
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I was impressed with this car and frankly, I didn't think I would be. It is, in my opinion, one of the best-driving small cars on the market, driving like a much bigger car.

2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan, an AW Drivers Log:
2 Sep 2010 at 10:56am
ASSOCIATE EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: Nothing like an automatic transmission to put a damper on the party. All of my Cadillac CTS-V experiences up until a month ago were with the automatic transmissions.

2011 Aston Martin DB9 Volante, an AW Flash Drive:
2 Sep 2010 at 9:25am
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2011 Kia Sorento SX, an AW Flash Drive:
1 Sep 2010 at 6:00am
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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS: What I drove last night:
1 Sep 2010 at 9:20am
WITH VIDEO -- My needs were simple: The vehicle had to be able to hold a family of four, one medium-size rescue dog, stuff for a week, and it had to do some off-roading without whimpering and sniveling. What would you choose?

2011 Kia Optima, an AW Flash Drive:
31 Aug 2010 at 2:54pm
What is it?

2010 Audi A4 2.0T Avant, an AW Drivers Log:
31 Aug 2010 at 9:27am
NEWS EDITOR GREG MIGLIORE: I came away really impressed with the attention to detail Audi invested in the A4 Avant. I'll admit, part of that is the S line trim, but with that package, this is such a stellar wagon front to rear.

2010 Acura TSX Tech: What I drove last night:
30 Aug 2010 at 10:28am
The TSX kept a big, goofy grin plastered across my face the whole time I had it, whether ducking through traffic on the way home from the office or running around later in the evening, the surprisingly smooth four-banger eagerly responding to...

The 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner, an AW Drivers Log:
30 Aug 2010 at 4:31pm
EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROGER HART: For a small truck offering some full-size features, this is a good one. For less than $30,000, this truck will do what a large percentage of all truck buyers need.

SpeedFactory SF600R Dodge Challenger, an AW Flash Drive:
30 Aug 2010 at 5:12pm
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Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars
2 Sep 2010 at 5:15pm
In terms of green car technology, North America is just catching up to the rest of the world. As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we'll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it's gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing, AutoWeek cover it on these pages.

BusinessWeek.com -- Auto Design

Automakers Go on the Small-Car Offensive
25 Aug 2009 at 3:55pm
Nine new small cars are rolling out in the next 18 months, six from GM and Ford. Will they sell without the incentives of high gas prices and federal subsidies?

At GM, Dreams of an Electric Cadillac
21 Aug 2009 at 8:17pm
Despite internal opposition and questions from the Treasury Dept., GM is still thinking of putting the Chevy Volt engine in a luxury vehicle

GM: Still Making the Same Mistakes
13 Aug 2009 at 2:03pm
Has GM learned nothing? The "introduction" of the Chevy Volt this week shows the company has no idea how car sales really work

VW to Start Selling the Beetle in India
14 Aug 2009 at 8:31am
Because of high import duties, the Bug will have a hefty price tag when Volkswagen begins importing them from Mexico

The Coolest Concept Cars of 2009
10 Aug 2009 at 10:34am
Whether these prototypes are road-ready or ridiculous, they're a preview of what's to come

Gold Award: Electric Car Recharging Station
29 Jul 2009 at 4:00pm
NewDealDesign and Better Place teamed up to create a car recharging tower called the Charge Spot, and won themselves an IDEA gold award

Can Design Save Chrysler?
20 Jul 2009 at 10:36am
A recent shuffle of Chrysler Group's design team could be just what the company needs to effect a quick turnaround after bankruptcy

Can Tesla Become a Real Automaker?
23 Jun 2009 at 11:01pm
Even with $465 million of freshly minted taxpayer funds, the spunky U.S. startup faces a steep road to develop and market its electric cars

Can Ford's "World Car" Bet Pay Off?
4 Jun 2009 at 4:00pm
The carmaker is modeling its new sales strategy on BMW's. But the two automakers have very different customers

Kia Motors' Cheap Chic
21 May 2009 at 4:00pm
Thanks to German design chief Peter Schreyer, the Korean carmaker is making a splash at home and plans to do the same in the U.S.

At 50, the Mini Is Going Strong
15 May 2009 at 9:00am
Relaunched by Germany's BMW in 2001, the quirky, iconic British car has become an international success

Electric Connection: Tesla, Daimler
19 May 2009 at 4:11pm
A $50 million vote of confidence by the German giant could give a jolt to Tesla's plan for an electric sedan

India's Transportation Design Students
17 Jun 2009 at 4:45pm
The National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad is the main school to enrol in if you want to become a car designer in India

Tesla's Electric Car for the (Well-Off) Masses
26 Mar 2009 at 11:01pm
The company says its $49,000 Model S can go 300 miles on one charge and carry seven people. But it needs $350 million to start production for 2011

Japan's New Green Car Push
1 Oct 2008 at 1:35pm
Detroit will have to work hard to catch Japanese automakers in the race to produce hybrids, electric cars, cleaner diesels, and fuel-cell vehi

A Smaller, Friendlier Hummer?
17 Apr 2008 at 4:00pm
GM's macho tank, the Hummer, is evolving into a smaller, higher-mileage SUV even Moms can love

Lexus: Too Japanese for the Japanese
20 Mar 2008 at 4:00pm
Why Toyota's luxury lineup is getting little traction at home—while German brands remain an obsession

The Thrill of Mass Cars
16 Jul 2007 at 12:30pm
Famed Formula One designer Gordon Murray is building an economical small car for the masses

Meet Alfa's New Male
13 Jun 2007 at 10:13am
Former BMW and Fiat designer, Frank Stephenson heads to Alfa Romeo

Are Patent Problems Stifling U.S. Innovation?
8 Apr 2009 at 10:20am
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office is drowning in applications while its budget shrinks. Stanford Law professor Mark Lemley suggests some fixes

Innovative Ways to Grow During the Downturn
15 Apr 2009 at 10:57am
Wal-Mart and P&G are among companies that are smartly adapting to today's cost-conscious consumer

How to Think Outside the Box
30 Mar 2009 at 11:49am
By thinking outside the parameters imposed by technology, executives and designers can build businesses by creating an experience that truly resonates

Innovation Trickles in a New Direction
11 Mar 2009 at 2:36pm
Products traditionally are created in rich nations and repackaged for emerging ones. But General Electric, Nokia, and others are reversing the process

Classic cars, rallies and races blog. Daily news, pictures, interesting links and more about classic cars, and historic motorsports

Fiskens to display at Chelsea Auto Legends
London?s foremost historic automobile specialist Fiskens will display a selection of stunning cars at the inaugural Chelsea Auto Legends at the Royal Hospital Chelsea on Sunday 5 September.

The first edition of the brand new event will celebrate the spirit of Le Mans by gathering a number of period cars and drivers at the iconic West London venue. With names like Sir Stirling Moss OBE and Derek Bell MBE already confirmed to appear, Fiskens will be wowing the crowds with a fine selection of automobiles on its stand.

One of two very special cars among Fiskens? display to have raced at Le Mans will be the Tommy ?Scrap? Thistlethwayte Bentley 3 litre that competed at the 1926 24 Hours, only the fourth running of the legendary race. Being the only Supersports, short chassis example to have competed at Le Mans, ?Number Nine? is regarded as one of the most important Bentleys still in existence, especially having been a factory supplied, private entry that was piloted by Thistlethwayte and famous Bentley engineer Captain Clive Gallop.

The other is a 1961 Ferrari 250 Short Wheel Base that competed in that year?s Le Mans 24 Hours at the hands of famous British privateer Graham Whitehead and former Formula One driver Henry Taylor. The car is one of the very rare aluminium bodied examples of the seminal 250 Short Wheel Base and its competition career continued from La Sarthe to famed circuits such as Goodwood, Spa-Francorchamps and Montlhery as well as the Rouen and Angola Grands Prix.

Fiskens, whose showrooms are based just around the corner from Royal Hospital Chelsea in Kensington, will also display cars from some of the world?s most celebrated manufacturers, including a Porsche 910, Aston Martin DB4 GT, Allard J2X and Ferrari 275 GTB Competition.
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6th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d'Elegance
Ferrari at Americana Manhasset Concours d'Elegance

The 6th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d'Elegance will be a Salute to Classic Coachbuilders of the 20th Century

The 6th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d'Elegance, will take place on Sunday, October 10. The event has grown into one of New York's premier luxury car events featuring 200 rare, privately owned cars that compete for Best in Show as well as Best in Class titles.

The 2010 event is a Salute to Classic Coachbuilders of the 20th Century." In keeping with this theme, Americana Manhasset is pleased to present Peter Kalikow's 1971 Momo Mirage, along with a wooden production model of the car.

Other notable cars that will participate in this year's competition are (list in formation): a 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Boano Coupe, A 1961 Ferrari 250GT California, The Baja Boot, (which Steve McQueen raced in the 1968 Stardust 7-11 off-road race, and the 1969 Baja 1000), 1973 Alfa Romeo Zagato 1600, Aston Martin's new V12 Vantage and the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide.
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Second Annual Ferrari Hamptons Rally
Over 100 Ferraris, with a total estimated value of over $75 million, rev their engines for the Second Annual Ferrari Hampton Rally, hosted by Founder Nathaniel Christian

Ferrari enthusiasts got their fix this past Saturday as Nathaniel Christian, Founder, and Ferrari enthusiast, hosted the Second Annual Ferrari Hamptons Rally at Georgica Restaurant & Lounge. Drivers celebrated the summer season with an East End afternoon filled with exclusive world-renowned vehicles, stylish surroundings, gourmet bites and refreshing cocktails.

The luxe event was held at one of East Hampton?s finest dining and nightlife venues with an invitation-only guest-list of jet-setters, from celebrities and socialites, to media and business moguls. Over 100 Ferrari aficionados partook in the rally, cruising past breathtaking estates, polo fields, vineyards, marinas and the ocean, all of which was preceded by an intimate brunch reception. Following the rally, drivers and guests enjoyed a late afternoon fête, which was complete with specialty cocktails and hors d?oeuvres.

As founder and host of the event, Nathaniel Christian is a Ferrari enthusiast and collector ? the long time New York resident credits his passion and fondness for the history and craftsmanship of the vehicles as his inspiration for the event. Nathaniel Christian has become a luxury lifestyle expert, as a real estate, fashion, restaurant and nightlife entrepreneur.

The impressive list of event lifestyle sponsors included Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Bombardier Flex Jets, Ameriprise Financial Services, Dayton & Sydney Wealth Strategies, Panoramic View Resort & Residences, and Putnam Leasing.

For further information, visit www.ferrarihamptonsrally.com

Capitol Concours d?Elegance Opening Dinner Gala 2010
The Capitol Concours d?Elegance Opening Dinner Gala will be held on the 25th floor of the US Bank building Saturday, September 18 from 6:00PM-10:00PM. Car owners and the general public are invited to attend this grand event which supports Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Northern California. Participants at the Le Gala d'Ouverture un Samedi Soir or ?Opening Gala on Saturday Night? will be treated to delectables from Ambrosia, 4th Street Grille, House Kitchen and Bar, Il Fornaio, Morton's and Hoppy Brewing Company while enjoying music and great company. The strolling dinner will allow guests to experience a beautiful panoramic view of the Sacramento Metropolitan area from 25 floors above the Concours venue.

?By hosting 200 guests at this event, we raise $20,000.00 for the kids and I can?t think of a better way to do this than with good food, great people and a love of cars?, said Alan Anderson, Director of Development for Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Northern California. Visitors and those who routinely frequent the downtown Sacramento area along Capitol Mall will begin to see collector cars purposely positioned in select lobbies and plazas beginning Friday, September 17, 2010 as the Capitol Mall District gives people a glimpse of what?s to come during Sunday?s 17th Annual Capitol Concours d?Elegance where more than 100 beautiful cars plus motorbikes will be displayed on the grass median for judging and public admiration.

Primary Concours weekend sponsors include; Mercedes-Benz of Sacramento, El Dorado Hills, Rocklin ? members of the Von Housen Automotive Group, Snyder Leasing, Elk Grove Toyota, Roseville Auto Mall, CC Myers, Kniesel's Collision and SureWest Foundation. The event is supported by SCCA-Sports Car Club of America, Lamborghini Club America, Ferrari Club of America Pacific Region-Sacramento, EuroSunday, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and their Capitol Mall property owner membership.

Dinner Gala Saturday, September 18, 2010 6:00PM-10:00PM
Purchase $100.00 tickets online through Friday evening, September 17


Mercedes to sponsor Capitol Concours d'Elegance in Sacramento
On September 18, the Capitol Concours Tour d?Elegance kicks off a full weekend of festivities aimed to raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Northern California. Concours sponsor Mercedes-Benz | Sacramento El Dorado Hills Rocklin will be the launch site for this spectacular event which will gather owners of all sorts of classic, vintage and exotic cars to rally along a designated route that meanders through many captivating areas of the Sacramento region. ?Owners of all cars are invited to participate in this fun event, not just cars participating in the Sunday Concours?, shares Alan Anderson, Director of Development for Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Northern California.

The Tour d?Elegance launches at 10:00AM where drivers will enjoy breakfast and concludes at 1:00PM with lunch at Mercedes-Benz Rocklin. A $25.00 car entry fee will go directly to the Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Northern California charity. ?Expect to see an incredible selection of vehicles including numerous classic Thunderbirds-our American feature and beautiful Ferrari and Alfa Romeo representing our Cars of Italy feature?, said Anderson. All enthusiasts are encouraged enter a car and join the tour on Saturday, September 18 to help raise money for children in need of hospitalization and medical treatment.

Primary Concours weekend sponsors include; Mercedes-Benz of Sacramento, El Dorado Hills, Rocklin ? members of the Von Housen Automotive Group, Snyder Leasing, Elk Grove Toyota, Roseville Auto Mall, CC Myers, Kniesel's Collision and SureWest Foundation. The event is supported by SCCA-Sports Car Club of America, Lamborghini Club America, Ferrari Club of America Pacific Region-Sacramento, EuroSunday, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and their Capitol Mall property owner membership.

Tour d?Elegance Saturday September 18, 2010 10:00AM to 1:00PM
$25.00 car entry tickets may be purchased online through Friday, September 17, 2010

Ferraris on the Piazza Event hosted by the Kemp Auto Museum
The Kemp Auto Museum invites you to rev your engines for their second ?Ferraris on the Piazza? car show event on Sunday, September 12, 2010. This specialty car show will take place outdoors at the tree-lined Sachs Plaza from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.

The ?Ferraris on the Piazza? car show event will feature a number of classic to contemporary Ferraris, as well as other fine Italian automobiles.

?Ferraris on the Piazza? is free and open to the public. Admission into the Museum will be reduced to $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children during the ?Ferraris on the Piazza? event. Food and beverages will be available for purchase the day of the event.

?We?re so pleased to be able to host this premiere event again, and to welcome these fabulous Italian automobiles and their owners back to the Kemp Auto Museum,? notes Museum Executive Director Rodger Van Ness. He adds, ?There are many local Ferrari collectors in the St. Louis area, and the Kemp Auto Museum is very fortunate to be able to bring these unique cars together for a public event like this.?

To learn more about the upcoming Ferraris on the Piazza event, the public may visit the Kemp Auto Museum?s web site at KempAutoMuseum.org.


The Classic Car Capital of the World Auction in Auburn
A Presidential Limousine, two legendary Indy 500 Racecars and one of the oldest surviving Duesenbergs go under the hammer in The Classic Car Capital of the World.

Worldwide Auctioneers, responsible for the sale of some of the world?s finest automobiles, is gearing up for another high octane Labor Day Weekend sale in Auburn, Indiana, ?The Classic Car Capital of the World?. Those making the annual journey to the town for The Auburn Auction and long celebrated Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival can look forward to a vibrant assortment of motorcars and a much expanded event, running over three days and offering more than 500 hand selected cars. ?Our premier catalogue auction of exceptional automobiles will this year serve as ?The Main Event? and Saturday evening climax to the sale?, said Rod Egan, Principal Chief Auctioneer. ?We are delighted to be in a position of offer our customers an electrifying mix of consignments, including President Herbert C. Hoover?s very own limousine, a pair of authentic and highly sought after 1950?s Indy 500 racecars and one of the oldest surviving Duesenbergs in existence?.

The ex-President Herbert C. Hoover 1932 Cadillac 452-B V16 Imperial Limousine was delivered to the President at the White House and remained in his personal possession for many years. Largely original, it still uniquely boasts the right facing eagle of the Presidential Seal as its radiator cap mascot. With unquestionable provenance and refinement, it is one of only forty nine Cadillac Imperial Limousines built and the only one ever delivered to a President of the United States. Offered for sale during ?The Main Event? at The Auburn Auction on the evening of Saturday September 4th, it will be joined on stage by two rare and authentic 1950?s Indy 500 racecars, each a fully documented original. Historically linked, having placed in the top five in the same race at the 1954 Indianapolis 500, they are respectively a 1952 Kurtis-Offy KK 500A Indianapolis Racing Roadster and a 1954 Watson Indianapolis 500 Roadster. Another star of the show is the auction catalogue?s cover car, a stunning 1929 Duesenberg Dual Cowl Phaeton, one of only thirteen in existence with fascinating and fully documented provenance and exceptional originality.
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Ulster Historic Rally, BHRC Round Six Report
2010 British Historic Rally Championship Ulster Historic Rally

Category two victory for David Stokes and Guy Weaver and a stunning category three win for Connor Corkill and Rob Fagg headlined the action as the Dunlop/WONAGO.com MSA British Historic Rally Championship headed to Northern Ireland for the Ulster Rally (20/21 August).
In category one, a fine victory went to the Mini Cooper S of Ray Cunningham and Ross Forde, but the BHRC points contest was between Jonathan Gale/James Whitaker (Sunbeam Tiger) and Dessie Nutt/Geraldine McBride (Porsche 911).
The BHRC's first visit to Ulster was a runaway success and all the crews gave the event rave reviews. "We've been to a world class rally," said Jeremy Easson.

Category 1
Although not registered for the BHRC, Cunningham was keen to pit the Mini against the British crews and the Galway driver was in stunning form as he swept clear on the opening day to lay the foundations for an emphatic victory.
But the battle for top BHRC crew was far less clear-cut and it took a mighty effort from the XS Racing crew to keep Gale's Tiger running after a range of dramas. Two offs, including one into a fence, steering damage after a heavy landing and a detached roll bar all hit the Sunbeam in the course of 12 stages, but they ploughed on and ended the event as leading BHRC crew.
But Nutt was always there on his home event and maintained a constant pressure on Gale. Even at the finish the margin was just 15s after nearly two hours of competition. "There is still some play in the steering," said Nutt on Friday evening, but Gale had bigger concerns after hitting both ends of the Tiger on a bank in the Torr Head stage.
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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster sold by Bonhams in Gstaad
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

A packed ballroom at the Palace Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland on Friday 20 August witnessed a 100% success rate with over half the cars sold above their top estimate by Bonhams. The sale realised a premium inclusive CHF 2.15m (pre-sale estimate CHF 1.5m ? 1.95m).

Top price of the day was the last lot offered, the 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster at CHF 580,130 (estimate CHF 400,000 ? 600,000). Other strong performers were CHF 44,225 for a 1989 Audi Quattro Turbo 20V (estimate CHF 15,000 ? 20,000); CHF 29,886 for a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500E (estimate CHF 5,000 ? 8,000); CHF 211,985 for a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 with non-matching engine (estimate CHF 100,000 ? 140,000) and CHF 227,416 for a high mileage 1988 Porsche 959 (estimate CHF 100,000 -140,000).

As the sale was Swiss-based, the local market had a distinct advantage over EU buyers who had to factor in EU import costs, resulting in most bidders and buyers being from Switzerland. However, buyers from North America, UK, Belgium and France proved the collection really did appeal to a world-wide audience.
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Lost David Brown Aston Martin headlines Barons British Heritage Sale
1958 Aston Martin DB 2/4 MK111 drophead coupé
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Barons? annual British Heritage sale at Sandown Park on September 7th will be headlined by a ?lost? 1958 Aston Martin DB 2/4 MK111 drophead coupé that was originally owned by David Brown ? the then owner of Aston Martin, after whom the iconic ?DB? models were named.

Just 84 drophead coupés were built, and this particular example was first registered to David Brown before passing into his wife?s ownership. It was subsequently sold to a Yorkshire mill owner and was regularly serviced by Aston Martin, before being acquired by a London-based architect who sold it to the vendor in 1974. For the past 30 years it has remained unused and stored on a trailer, and has emerged from beneath its tarpaulin to present a fascinating rolling restoration project (estimate: £80,000-£100,000).

1958 Aston Martin DB 2/4 MK111 drophead coupé pictures gallery:
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?It is amazingly sound, and complete with its 2922cc engine, original buff logbook and workshop manuals and a comprehensive history file. ?Lost? cars of such importance come along very rarely and, with the direct association with such a pivotal figure in Aston Martin?s history, it should be a hugely rewarding project,? said Barons? MD Laurence Sayers-Gillan.
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Auctions America by RM officially opens its gates
Auctions America by RM officially opens its gates to the upgraded Auburn Auction Park on Wednesday, September 1st for a free public preview of the facility and the auction cars as it gears up for its inaugural ?Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction?, scheduled for September 2-5, 2010.

An incredibly rare and immensely collectible 1934 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Sedan by Rollston (pictured left) leads the lineup of over 800 quality motor cars already consigned. Auctions America is also pleased to be presenting select automobiles and motorcycles from the estate of Mr. John O?Quinn.

Featured lots exhibiting the breadth of the cars on offer Labor Day weekend include: a 1907 Alldays and Onions Roadster; a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Saloon by Weymann; a 1958 Dodge Coronet Super D 500 Convertible, a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle LS6 Convertible; a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible; and a 2002 Bentley Azure Convertible.

A range of motorcycles is also on offer, including a 1975 Harley Davidson XR 750 Flat Track Bike and a 2005 Harley-Davidson Jay Leno - Tsunami and Katrina, and each day the auction kicks off with a selection of memorabilia.

Staying true to the forty-year tradition of staging the Auburn auction event, Auctions America will also host a swap meet and car corral as part of the schedule of activities.

?We?re really pleased with how our first Labor Day weekend event is taking shape over this short two-month span of time since acquiring the Auburn auction park and setting up the new Auctions America entity,? said Donnie Gould, Auctions America.
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Rare 1948 Streamliner Woodie Station Wagon for Sale
1948 Streamliner Woodie station wagon

Bonhams is delighted to present an extremely rare 1948 Streamliner ?Woodie? station wagon, estimated at 55,000 ? 75,000, at the sale of Fine Motor Cars and Automobilia at the 'Weekend de l'Excellence Automobile' held on the former site of the French Grand Prix circuit of Reims-Gueux on Saturday 11th September 2010.

The 'Woodie' station wagon, with its characteristically half-timbered body, ranks alongside the pickup truck as a quintessentially American vehicle. The style originated in the 1930s, its popularity peaking in the immediately post-war decades, though the look has been periodically revived by manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic ever since.

Towards the end of the 1950s the Woodie became the vehicle of choice among California surfers, who appreciated its ability to carry several passengers and their boards. Surfer pop bands The Beach Boys and Jan Dean both referred to them in hit singles, thereby enshrining the Woodie's cult status. It has also featured in countless movies.

Pontiacs of this period are often referred to by the 'Silver Streak' name, a reference to their multiple chromed hood strips - a styling device first introduced in the mid-1930s. Boasting a wheelbase of 122" (3,099mm), the Pontiac Streamliner Woodie was the largest on the market and could seat up to nine; alternatively, removing the rear seats created even more space.
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Successful Pebble Beach Auctions for Gooding & Company
Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, sold more than $64.59 Million** in collector cars over the weekend at its annual prestigious Pebble Beach Auctions, achieving its highest-ever recorded sales total in its Pebble Beach history. Extraordinary results for the high-end collector car market with only 106 lots sold, Gooding & Company's price per car averaged an outstanding $609,000, a market leading number that demonstrates the overall quality of the auction house's automotive consignments. Three bright stars that sold for more than $6 Million each, the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider, 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza, and 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta SEFAC Hot Rod impressed an audience of enthusiasts and media by achieving new world sales records during the live auction.

"We went into this year's Pebble Beach Auctions with high expectations because of the sheer number of extraordinary cars we had consigned," says David Gooding, President and founder of Gooding & Company. "In addition to a packed auction tent brimming with new guests and enthusiasts from around the world, our highest-ever Pebble Beach weekend results at $64.59 Million speak for themselves and I couldn't be happier."

Complementing the sheer volume of multi-million dollar cars sold, Gooding & Company achieved six impressive world records over the weekend, listed as follows:

A world record for a LWB California Spider at auction, the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione at $7,260,000
A world record for an Alfa Romeo at auction, the 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza at $6,710,000
A world record for a SWB Berlinetta at auction, the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta SEFAC Hot Rod at $6,105,000
A world record for a 200SI at auction, the 1956 Maserati 200SI at $2,640,000
A world record for a 340 America Spider at auction, the 1951 Ferrari 340 America Spider at $2,530,000
A world record for an SS100 at auction, the 1937 Jaguar SS100 at $1,045,000
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Porsche 917 sold at Monterey Car Week by Bonhams
1972-73 Porsche 917 Interserie Spyder
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Bonhams Butterfields celebrated the thirteenth anniversary of its renowned motorcar auction at the sunny Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley with resounding success.

Comprising a very diverse and newsworthy selection of 102 cars, 1 airplane and 1 boat ? of which 77 sold (a 74% sell rate), the auction represented three major collections headlined by the Michael Amalfitano collection of competition cars, which blew through all pre-sale expectations and set the tone for a buoyant two-day sale.

A world record for any Porsche sold at auction was achieved with the ex-Jurgen Neuhaus/Jurgen Barth 1972-73 European Interserie and David Hobbs/Mike Hailwood Gulf-JW Automotive team 1972-73 Porsche 917 Interserie Spyder neé 1970 Gulf-JWA Le Mans 917K Coupe realizing $3,965,000.
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Ferrari 250GT LWB California Spider Competizione sold for $7.26 Million
1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione
Credit: Pawel Litwinski/ Gooding & Company
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Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, achieved a new world record yesterday on the first eve of its prestigious two-day Pebble Beach Auction with a $7.26 Million sale of a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione. The final price of the car is the new world record for a LWB California Spider.

Last night's automotive star will be followed by a long list of sparkling consignments for this evening's Sunday Auction, which include the 1928 Mercedes-Benz S Boattail Speedster, 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta SEFAC Hot Rod, 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza and 1995 McLaren F1.

The 2010 Pebble Beach Auctions are held at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. Public preview and admission will be open all day until the start of this evening's auction, which commences at 6:00 p.m. Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach Auction catalogues are available for $100 and admit two to the viewing and the auction. The auction tonight will be broadcast live on goodingco.com.

Bidder registration forms, press credentials and additional auction information are also available on goodingco.com or by calling (310) 899-1960.
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