Bugatti Carbone Limited Edition
The first carbon fiber smartwatch Bugatti has revealed the latest in its range of innovative digital timepieces, created with VIITA Watches. The Carbone Limited Edition by VIITA is not only the world’s first limited-run smartwatch, but also the first to be constructed with a full carbon fiber housing. As with its range of hyper sports […]
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Second Camelback Motor Show Welcomes Hundreds
Approximately 300–400 guests enjoyed 90 vintage cars during the second Camelback Motor Show October 19 at the Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley, Arizona. This show’s theme was Deutsche Auto Fest, featuring German cars 1985 and before, including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Volkswagen. Mary Dellai’s 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220S convertible was awarded Best of Show –– […]
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Camelback Vintage Motor Show Holds Second Event October 19
The second Camelback Vintage Motor Show, Saturday, October 19, 3–6 p.m., returns to the Camelback Bible Church, 3900 East Stanford Drive, across from Phoenix Country Day School in Paradise Valley, Arizona. This show will be a Deutsche Auto Fest showcasing German cars 1985 and before. Among the car groups expected is the Mercedes-Benz Club of […]
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Chris West Joins Hugh Casiano’s One Armor Team
The “King of Clear Bra” has come to Scottsdale. Chris West, considered the world’s best clear bra paint-protection installer, has joined One Armor, 8650 East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, just west of Hayden Road. Owned by Hugh Casiano, One Armor also offers window tint, vehicle wraps, windshields and other car-appearance programs for paint and interiors. […]
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Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach Auction 17 is Largest Ever
The 17th Annual Palm Beach Auction in April marked the Scottsdale-based company’s largest three-day Florida event, posting 632 vehicles for $30-plus million –– an impressive 98.9-percent sell-through-rate. In addition, 258 pieces of automobilia generated almost $500,000, and $550,000 was raised for charity from the sale of three vehicles. Approximately 1,500 bidders attended as well as […]
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Camelback Vintage Motor Show Debuts April 6 in Paradise Valley
The inaugural Camelback Vintage Motor Show is Saturday, April 6, 8–11 a.m., at Camelback Bible Church, 3900 East Stanford Drive, just across the street from Phoenix Country Day School in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The event is limited to 125 cars built 1976 and before, and the $25 vehicle Entry Fee will be donated to Hope […]
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Mecum Dallas Posts $30 Million in Sales
A 2017 Ford GT (Lot #S69) brought $1,320,000 and a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (S123) $440,000 to lead all cars at Mecum Dallas 2018, October 3–6. Total sales at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center reached $30 million from 839 collector cars hammered down –– a 73-percent sell-through rate and a 34 percent increase over […]
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Barrett-Jackson 11th Las Vegas Auction Sets Sales Records
A 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder (Lot #749) brought $1.76 million to lead all sales during the 11th Las Vegas Barrett-Jackson auction, September 27–29, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. In total, 733 vehicles, most offered at No Reserve, sold for a Las Vegas event record of more than $32.9 million –– a 100 percent […]
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Barrett-Jackson’s Craig Jackson and Team Find ‘Little Red’ Shelby 500
Craig Jackson took his car magnifying glass out and found a big prize in north Texas. The Holy Grail car is “Little Red,” the 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 EXP Prototype: the only GT500 coupe (hardtop) built by Shelby American, the company founded by legendary racer and entrepreneur, the late Carroll Shelby; the only GT coupe […]
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Boss Mobile Detailing: The Gloss and Depth of a Ceramic Pro Coating
Cars coated with Ceramic Pro have the ultimate long-lasting protection, gloss, and shine. “The benefit of having your car coated with Ceramic Pro is long-lasting resistance from UV rays, chemicals and scuffs and cleanliness as well as an unrivalled gloss you have to see to believe,” says Alex Bolton, who founded Boss Mobile Detailing in […]
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22nd Ironstone Concours D’Elegance is September 22
A classic Isotta Fraschini will be one of the highlights of the 22nd Ironstone Concours D’Elegance September 22, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Ironstone Vineyards 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, California, held amidst the historic goldmining area of the Sierra Nevada, about two hours from Sacramento. The 1928 Isotta Fraschini was built by the luxury Milan-based […]
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Sixth Annual Carmel Mission Classic is August 22
Chris Cord will appear with a 1937 812 Cabriolet manufactured by his grandfather, E.L. Cord, and Phil Hill’s 1927 Packard will be shown at this year’s Carmel Mission Classic, Wednesday, August 22. More than 1,000 car lovers are expected to attend the sixth annual event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the historic Carmel Mission […]
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10th Mecum Monterey Auction is August 23–25
A racing-heritage Porsche, an L88 Corvette and a twin-turbo Pagani Huayra head the docket of approximately 600 cars for the 10th Mecum Monterey Auction, August 23–25, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa, Del Monte Golf Course. Gates open daily at 8 a.m., and the auction begins daily at 10 a.m. The Porsche 550A […]
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68th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is August 26
OSCA – the “giant killer” – will be a featured class at the 68th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 26. Automobiles and motorcycles will be judged and awarded in 29 classes for historical accuracy, technical merit and style. The world-destination event raises almost $2 million annually for local charities. To date, donations by Pebble […]
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Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction Posts Record Sales, Helps Raise $1.1 Million for Charity
The trio of top cars at the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction June 20–23 brought almost $700,000, record total sales approached $27 million and charity vehicles raised $1.245 million. During the four-day event, which debuted Mohegan Sun’s Expo Center in Uncasville, Connecticut, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions® sold 662 vehicles –– a 99.25 percent […]
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Horsepower. Gambling. Live Racing. Arizona’s Unique Kentucky Derby Party
The only Kentucky Derby Party in Arizona with live racing and betting returns to Turf Paradise on May 5. The Stella Artois Kentucky Derby DayClub features air-conditioned tents, private betting terminals, all-inclusive VIP tickets, and ever-popular Mint Juleps. Sanderson Lincoln in Phoenix returns to this one of a kind event to provide an added element […]
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Hollander – A Dutch Jewelry Design Legend
Cornelis Hollander, who is survived by his strong family, could certainly have a book or two written about his extraordinary life. Adventurous, successful at anything he tried, lover of globetrotting, fast cars, and motorcycles, as well as designing the most wondrous pieces of jewelry, https://www.highline-autos.com/dev/ha-admin/post-new.php#Cornelis will be remembered for a long time. But honoring a […]
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33rd Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance is June 2 & 3
The Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance returns to the lawns of Huntington Beach Central Park for its 33rd annual event, June 3, 9 to 4 p.m. The day before, June 2, the annual Rod & Custom Show, takes place 9 to 2 a.m. in the same location, 7111 Talbert, adjacent to the Huntington Beach Public Library […]
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11th Annual Concorso Ferrari Wows Thousands in Pasadena
A 1963 Ferrari 400 SuperAmerica, owned by Donnie Crevier of Costa Mesa, California, was judged Best In Show at the Concorso Ferrari, Sunday, April 22, in Old Town Pasadena. For the 11th annual event, 6,000 to 7,000 Prancing Stallion fans saw 140 cars on three blocks of Colorado Boulevard, from mid-century purpose-built racers to contemporary supercars. […]
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Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction Posts $39.4 Million in Sales
Record attendance, record auction sales, the most registered bidders ever for a Palm Beach auction, including new bidders, and three docketed car collections helped make the 16th Barrett-Jackson Florida event, April 12–15, the best yet. Altogether, 692 vehicles sold, nearly all at No Reserve, exceeding $38.3 million, and 380 items of automobilia brought another $702,000-plus. […]
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