Elizabeth Puckett - Motorious (Page 7)

Record $244,750 Kissel 'Gold Bug' Headlines Owls Head's 48th New England Auto Auction

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A rare 1922 Kissel 6-45 Speedster sold for a record $244,750 and a 1924 Dodge Brothers tourer raised fire relief funds. Both cars went back to the Owls Head Transportation Museum.

Oct 13, 2026

Should You Buy a Modified Classic Car? What Adds Value and What Hurts It

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Restomods, engine swaps, suspension upgrades and aftermarket wheels can make a classic more usable or less valuable. Here is how to judge modifications, workmanship, reversibility and documentation before you buy or sell.

Oct 13, 2026

How Much Is My Classic Car Worth? The Factors That Set Collector-Car Value

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Condition, originality, documentation, rarity, provenance and comparable sales all shape what a classic car is worth. Here's how collectors weigh each factor, and why asking prices aren't the same as market value.

Oct 13, 2026

Early Monospecchio 1985 Ferrari Testarossa Owned by a French Music Legend Heads to Auction

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This early single-mirror, single-nut 1985 Ferrari Testarossa was first owned by French composer Count Paul de Senneville and has stayed in one family for 24 years. It crosses the block October 14.

Oct 13, 2026

10 Photos Every Online Car Listing Should Have

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Buyers judge a car by its photos before they ever see it in person. These ten shots, from the front three-quarter to the paperwork, build trust and answer questions before they are asked.

Oct 13, 2026

What Are Buyer's Premiums and Auction Fees? A Beginner's Guide to the Real Cost

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Buyer's premiums, seller fees, taxes, transport and registration can make the real cost of an auction car far higher than the winning bid. Here is how each charge works and how to budget for all of them before you bid.

Oct 13, 2026

How to Set a Reserve Price When Auctioning Your Car

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Your reserve price can make or break a car auction. Learn how to set a realistic floor using comparable sales, honest condition grading, specifications, and professional valuations, and why sentiment and an inflated reserve can sink your sale.

Oct 13, 2026

This 26k-Mile 1996 Corvette Collector Edition Brings LT4 Power and a Six-Speed Send-Off

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A 25,800-mile 1996 Corvette Collector Edition with the LT4 V8, ZF six-speed manual and Sebring Silver paint is up for auction on Hagerty Marketplace, ending October 15.

Oct 13, 2026

Seven Veteran Cars Hidden Since WWII Surface as 'The Somerset Hoard' at Bonhams

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Untouched since the outbreak of World War II, a family-held collection of seven veteran cars from 1902 to 1913 heads to Bonhams' Golden Age of Motoring Sale in London on October 30.

Oct 12, 2026

1970 Plymouth Superbird Tops 2026 Fall Carlisle Auction at $275,400

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A 1970 Plymouth Superbird led Carlisle Auctions' season-ending fall sale at $275,400, with a 'Cuda, a '69 Camaro and a Split Window Corvette close behind. The event also raised $50,120 for charity.

Oct 12, 2026

1914 Stutz Bearcat Leads Broad Arrow's $8.3 Million Audrain Auction Debut

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A documented 1914 Stutz 4E Bearcat sold for $1,875,000 to lead Broad Arrow's first Audrain Auction in Newport, which totaled $8.3 million with 88 percent of lots sold.

Oct 12, 2026

Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) Explained: Do You Really Need One?

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A pre-purchase inspection puts an independent expert's eyes on a car before you buy it. Learn who should perform one, what inspectors check, what a PPI can't guarantee, and why it matters most for classic, exotic, modified, and online purchases.

Oct 12, 2026