Ever since Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck roared through the streets of Rome on a Vespa in the 1953 film A Heart and a Crown, the dinky scooter has belonged in Italian iconography. The so-called ‘wasp’ was ridden by factory workers and film stars alike, the international Jet Set using Vespas to zoom from the villa to the port in the summer resort of Portofino. Early models are now seriously sought-after, with prices on the rise.
End of Road for Car Museum
The largest collection of classic cars in the Southern Hemisphere is going up for Auction in April with most cars completely unreserved and all starting at $1.
The owner of the classic car collection at the Gosford Museum near Sydney has decided to sell up one of the best collections in the world appointing Lloyds Classic Car Auctions as the exclusive worldwide Auctioneer.
“We are extremely humble to be able to offer this incredible car collection,” said Mr. Lee Hames, Chief Operations Officer for Lloyds Auctions.
“Interest in this auction is already pouring in with strong bidding already commencing online and we’ve only published the auction on our website in the last few days,” Mr. Hames continued.
The collection of over 200 cars, bikes & memorabilia located in an old Bunning’s building is described by many as an immaculate collection that’s in a class of its own.
It is expected for multiple cars to achieve 7-figures with enthusiasts expecting the total collection will sell for in excess of $30 million.
“This impressive collection of classics is highly important to motoring enthusiasts and collectors and because there is such a wide range of cars from European, Australian and American classics we are expecting thousands of people to show up even more than the Brock Collection Auction we ran in October last year,” said Mr. Hames.
Cars within the collection include an extensive range of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles such as European, Australian and American classic cars, featuring Ferrari’s, Aston Martins, Porsches, Ford’s and Holden’s.
Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones has a great passion for European classics and is one of the Museum’s biggest fans he states. “This collection is one to never be forgotten, it is extremely special and admired by many collector’s and enthusiasts out there including myself and I for one am very excited to be a part of this collections journey and passing on these cars to the next custodians,” he said.
The collection is now open for bidding online and will go up for auction in a simulcast live and online event on the weekend of April the 6th and 7th, 2019 at the Gosford Classic Car Museum. Further details can be found at www.lloydsauctions.com.au
Anyone wishing to change their motorcycle as often as their outfits needs either a very generous budget (and a large garage, come to think of it) or a clever solution. Fortunately, the custom bike builders over at Hookie Co. have the answer. They’ve developed a new kit comprising a sub-frame, 11-litre tank, and Alcantara saddle for the BMW R nineT, a bike that was predestined for conversion thanks to its modular architecture.
Held During The Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance
Now in its 21st year, RM's 2019 Amelia Island sale is again set to reinforce the company's clear market leadership. In 2018, the single-day sale achieved $27.7 million with a strong 86 percent of all lots sold, with international attendance from bidders representing 32 countries.
One of the greatest draws to RM's Amelia sale is its location. The island is perched on the sun-kissed coast of Northeastern Florida, providing a grand atmosphere for the midday auction. The auction preview is arranged on the lush oceanfront grounds of The Ritz-Carlton hotel, providing a breathtaking backdrop for the stunning selection of automobiles on offer. Since the inaugural Amelia Island auction in 1999, RM has been the principal sponsor and official auction house of the world-renowned Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. This event honors a significant automobile's personality each year and showcases unique and historic automobiles of all eras on the show field. RM Sotheby's is proud to be associated with the Concours, which amplifies the camaraderie and attendance at the Amelia Island sale while simultaneously benefitting numerous charitable organizations year after year.
With locations worldwide and offering services in a number of different languages, RM Sotheby's has the largest and most experienced team in the industry—and we are the only company that can ensure your consignments are marketed to a truly global audience to achieve the best possible results.
Consignments close mid- to late-January. If you're interested in consigning a vehicle to the Amelia Island sale, please contact one of our knowledgeable Car Specialists, e-mail us, or call us at +1 519 352 4575.
