Auction backfire halts rare Porsche sale after $53 million mistake
What’s a $53 million error among friends, collectors and vintage Porsche fanciers? It likely what was the biggest blunder in car auction history, an auctioneer … Read more
#99, Pacific Grove Auto Rally celebrates 25th anniversary
The Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally is among the most popular free-to-spectator events in the celebration of all things automotive during Monterey Auto Week. The … Read more
100-year Bentley legacy set for Monterey Auto Week
Bentley Motors’ continued centennial celebration will be highlighted in several ways during Monterey Auto Week, most notably the British carmakers’ spotlight on its past, present … Read more
#96, Husband-wife turn personal vintage car fleet into rentals
Erin Sollecito looks into the spacious warehouse and begins to talk about the vintage car fleet spread in front of her like they’re part of … Read more
#95, Mecum Auctions defines fun during Monterey Auto Week
Somewhere on the spectrum between the Concours d’LeMons and Concours d’Elegance, the three-day Mecum Auctions during Monterey Auto Week is perfectly positioned. Attainable daily drivers … Read more
Episode 48, Monterey Peninsula couple rents vintage cars
Classic Car Week, the all-encompassing presentation on the Monterey Peninsula of all things automotive, including vintage cars, revitalizes itself yearly. Many auction and collection names … Read more
Episode 46, Raleigh, Corpus Christi, best driving cities
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 87 percent of daily trips occur in personal vehicles. Reasons vary, but comfort and reliability are primary reasons, … Read more
Episode 45, Fast, furious Mecum Auctions returns to Monterey
Ask John Kraman a question about automobile auctions, vintage cars, industry trends or automotive history and the answers come fast and furious from the Mecum … Read more
World’s most expensive car? Lamborghini Veneno Roadster
The Lamborghini Veneno debuted at the Geneva International Auto Show in 2013 with a price tag of $3.9 million. It was followed by the Veneno … Read more
Mecum Auctions offers best bargain at Monterey Auto Week
John Kraman, a broadcaster for Mecum Auctions, has been enamored by automobiles for as long as he can remember. His father was a Pontiac and … Read more
Classic Auto Week adds Ferrari Concours at Pebble Beach
Ferrari is likely the most popular supercar and the auto industry’s most powerful brand. It’s involved in nearly every avenue of high-end racing, exotic consumer … Read more
The Quail: A Carmel car show with prestige, civility
Monterey Auto Week has something for every enthusiast. High-end auctions throughout the Monterey Peninsula attract wealthy silent bidders from far-flung countries. The Concours d’Elegance in … Read more
Monterey Peninsula: a mecca for all things automotive
Monterey Car Week is a misnomer. The yearly congregation of nearly all things automotive lasts 10 days. The car shows, auctions, tours, exhibits, forums and … Read more
Rare Bugatti Veyrons at auction, rare pedal car an option
The first and last hardtop Bugatti Veyron supercars made, numbers #001 and #300, went up for aution in RM Sotheby’s auction Thursday night, Aug. 13 … Read more