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Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake Blows Past Estimates
After crossing the block in Monterey, this British beauty rolled away victorious.
While not the most expensive Aston Martin to be auctioned during Monterey Car Week, this 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake was able to surpass high estimates of $1.4 million, going for $1.765 million. Of course...
F1 Ferrari Driven By Niki Lauda Sells In Monterey
This legendary race car was able to bring home one more victory.
Both good and bad fortunes have come to fruition in Monterey this weekend. One of the solid victories was for a car that’s used to snagging the checkered flag, a 1975 Ferrari 312T driven by Niki Lauda. It has an amazing backstory,...
1994 McLaren F1 LM-Spec Sets Auction Record
Yet the car still didn’t reach the low estimate.
Crossing the block in Monterey on Friday was a to-die-for 1994 McLaren F1 LM-spec, which sold for a whopping $19.805 million. That was enough to break the previous record for most expensive McLaren sold at auction, which was previously set by a 19...
1955 Porsche Tempo Mikafa Sport Camper Sells Beyond Estimates
This rare camper netted a good haul in Monterey.
Monterey Car Week auctions often have an eclectic, fun selection of vehicles to bid on, but the 1955 Porsche Tempo Mikafa was perhaps one of the most unusual options this year. The aluminum-bodied camper was estimated to sell for as much as $150,...
RM Sotheby’s Ruined Its Porsche Type 64 Auction
This was a huge gaffe by an auction house.
A huge wave of anticipation has been building to tsunami levels as the ultra-rare Porsche Type 64 was about to cross the auction block in Monterey. Then, a gaffe blew up the whole process, with the German car not selling. What’s more, people at the auc...
1931 Studebaker Special Indy Car Touches Off Bidding War
The end result was a world record.
Earlier today during Monterey Car Week, a 1931 Studebaker Special Indy Car set yet a record, netting $1,105,000 at auction. When it crossed the block at the Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auctions, it was already poised to set the record as the most expens...
1965 Chrysler Newport Is A Slick Daily Driver
Proof that there are still cool and affordable Mopars out there.
It's no Hemi 'Cuda, but this 1965 Chrysler Newport is a great example of a classic Mopar that is not only stylish but also attainable. Adding to this Newport's allure is the fact that the previous owner used this two-door hardtop a...
1967 Ferves Ranger Auction Far Exceeds Expectations
While small in size, this off-roader fetched a huge amount.
Monterey Car Week always has some surprises. While there are the planned “surprise” reveals of concept cars by automakers, what’s far more shocking is when a vehicle that seems fairly interesting sparks a bidding war. That’s exactly wh...
Monterey Car Week Auctions Live Stream
Your one-stop destination to check out all the latest bids.
There’s plenty of action going on at Monterey Car Week with multiple big auctions and some extremely rare cars crossing the block. To help you catch all the latest news as it happens, we’re embedding live streams from the biggest aucti...
Check Out The Sights At Monterey Car Week
Even if you can’t attend the events, you can enjoy some of the cars.
One of the most eclectic conglomerations of automotive events in the United States, Monterey Car Week has something for each kind of car fan, and even enough to keep the non-car folk happy.
Once a year, collectors, restorers,...
J-Lo Gifts A Classic Bronco To A-Rod
This is how celebrities say "I love you."
Just weeks after Alex Rodriguez surprised Jennifer Lopez a 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet for her 50th birthday (July 24th), A-Rod took to Instagram to show that his birthday present was just as cool. She returned the favor by gifting the former...
Watch The 1957 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Considered one of the toughest motorsports challenges, it was even more difficult back then.
The Race to the Clouds, or the Pikes Peak Hill Climb has become a thing of legend in motorsports. Every year race teams and plenty of others gather in Colorado to take on what’s considered one of the mo...
Learn How The Military Waterproofed Willys Jeeps
This may be the earliest use of snorkels on any off-roader.
Pretty much everybody knows Jeeps helped win World War II. What you might not know is that US forces had to figure out how to get them from boats through fairly deep water and to shore. This War Department film details out how the Jeep...
Get A Cream Of The Crop 1997 Porsche 911 3.8 RSR
This racer has never been crashed and still matches the factory configuration.
If you love air-cooled Porsche 911s but also are interested in something with true motorsports heritage, this 1997 Porsche 911 3.8 RSR is absolutely perfect. As the first 1995 993 Cup 3.8 to be delivered to the Unite...
1990 Ferrari F40 Represents Exclusive Power
Ferrari made precious few US-spec F40s.
San Francisco Sports Cars presents for your consideration this amazing 1990 Ferrari F40. Wearing the timeless Rosso Corsa, this is one of the most sought-after production Ferraris. This particular example has been well-preserved, with a mere 7,331 miles s...
Highly-Optioned 1966 Chevelle Malibu Convertible Selling At No...
This beautiful American classic could touch off a feeding frenzy.
Few things are better than a beautiful old Chevelle. Even more impressive is a red topless model, like this 1966 Chevy Chevelle Malibu Convertible. It absolutely shines to perfection and has an interior that’s loaded with optiona...
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